4th grade problem solving physical science resources for Microsoft Word

General Science, Physical Science, Science

Bill Nye: Phases of matter video sheet. Very easy for my 6th grade EC classes, it's multiple choice answers, the last 2 are short response. This way they get a chance to watch the video and not spend all of the time on reading and answering the follow along question. Also includes absolute zero, and shows how individual molecules act when you add or remove energy. Hard time finding the video to stream try looking on dailymotion Just added an answer key.

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Grades:

4th - 8th

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From Miss McMullen's Classroom to Yours

Also included in: Bill Nye: The Science Guy. Chemistry (5) Video Bundle (With answer keys)

Engineering Design Process Template

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STEM programs focus a lot of it's learning on the Engineering Design Process. This Engineering Design Process Sheet will allow students to become Engineers in the classroom. They will be able to Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, and Improve a Prototype for any Unit that they are learning about.(Made in a Microsoft Word document so that teachers can edit questions, etc.) If you would prefer an Engineering Design Process:Engineering Design Process- Digital Notebook- Click Here! Word Search- Click here!C

Subjects:

Engineering, General Science, Problem Solving

Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

Laboratory, Printables, Graphic Organizers

Also included in: Engineering Design Process- Bundle

Water Cycle in a Bag Experiment

Created by

CreativeTeacherMA

Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation, Accumulation! Observe the water cycle in your classroom. Using a sandwich bag and colored water watch the water form vapor and then "rain" inside the baggie. Students love this! This download includes directions and a two page, detailed observation sheet to record the progress four times. My class said this was their favorite activity of the year. I hang the baggies on the window facing our school courtyard and always get compliments on how appealing

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, General Science, Physical Science

Grades:

1st - 5th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Centers

Simple Machines Marshmallow Catapult Lab Experiment - Newton's Laws

Created by

SchoolRocks

Really fun way to teach simple machines, levers, and Newton's Laws. This is a lesson plan with the full description of how to make marshmallow catapults to launch in class. This is a formal lesson plan, usable for any observation. This was a big hit in the classroom!

Subjects:

General Science, Physical Science, Physics

Grades:

3rd - 10th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Lesson

Bill Nye Energy Video Guide Sheet

Created by

jjms

This 14 question worksheet provides a way for students to follow along with the Bill Nye Energy video. The questions are all fill-in-the-blank. The video and worksheet cover the following concepts: energy, potential energy, kinetic energy, movement, fossil fuel, energy transfer, microwaves, heat energy. The worksheet goes in order of the video so students don't lose their place while filling in the guide sheet. There is plenty of line space for students to fill in their answers. This worksheet

Subjects:

The Middle School Classroom

Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

Worksheets

Team Building Energizers - Building Classroom Community Games and Activities

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This product includes forty games and activities you can play with students to build your classroom community. Each game is described thoroughly so you can successfully play them with your students! The games that are included are: 1) Hangman 2) Celebrity 3) Quick Change 4) Electricity 5) 2 Truths/1 Tall Tale 6) Human Knot 7) Lucky 6's 8) Maze 9) Helium Stick 10) Sentence Story 11) Left Out - Clumps 12) Giggles 13) Charades 14) People to People 15) Back 2 Back Drawings 16) Bippity Bipitty Bop 1

Subjects:

Back to School, Other (ELA), Problem Solving

Grades:

K - 9th

Types:

Portable Gifted and Talented

Da Vinci Parachute Prototypes -- Hands-on STEM

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In this lesson, students solve geometry problems and learn background physics concepts as they build a working model of Leonardo Da Vinci’s parachute. Logic, critical thinking, a bit of Renaissance history, writing and supporting conclusions with details from a source—it’s all here too! Make this extended lesson a cross-curricular, standards-based mini-unit, or just make it a cool building activity. Pick and choose the level of commitment right for you and your students. With the suggested e

Subjects:

Engineering, Geometry, Physical Science

Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

Projects, GATE, Lesson

Grant: Winning Proposal for LEGO Mindstorm Robotics Kits

Created by

Geared To Engineer

This is a winning grant proposal to purchase LEGO Mindstorm Invention System robotics kits to use for science, physics, technology and engineering activities. A state electrical cooperation awarded $1500.00 for this grant in 2002. This proposal is customizable and can be adjusted to compensate for the variations in prices and costs of the equipment so please adjust this grant as you see necessary to meet your project needs. The customizable parts of this proposal are highlighted in yellow. The R

Subjects:

Physics, Problem Solving, Robotics

Grades:

4th - 12th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Grant Proposals

Soil Profile (Horizon) Poster activity with grading rubric

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Earth Sciences, Physical Science, Science

Soil Profile (Horizon) Activity with grading rubric Includes all the basic requirements including using the 3 main soil horizons with definitions on the poster (definitions are on the rubric). Definitions include Topsoil Humus Subsoil Bedrock Parent rock Grading point system is premade for easy expectations and grading. On a word document so you can edit any parts you would like to. Simple easy activity that most students enjoy Used in my middle school cl

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Grades:

4th - 9th

Types:

Activities, Posters

Light Practice (Reflection, Refraction, Absorption)

Created by

Wheels on the Bus

This assignment is aligned to match the Texas SE 5.6C. The students first do a matching of vocabulary then look at 10 different images of light rays to determine if it is reflection, refraction, or absorption. This a perfect homework assignment, or independent activity, it could also be used in small grouping to tutor students who are struggling.

Subjects:

General Science, Physical Science, Science

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Worksheets, Homework, Printables

Mixtures and Solutions quiz (3rd - 5th Grade)

Created by

Teaching Made Easy

This is a 15 question quiz that can be used to test students on their knowledge of mixtures and solutions. There are several questions pertaining to separating mixtures (what would you use) _Please check out My powerpoint title "Mixtures and Solutions" -- Please check out my other quizzes..ALL .$1.50-- Click here if you would like to see a BUNDLE of all my 10 science quizzes for $10 , a huge savings This is a good test for 3rd-5th grade in preparation for standardized state tests, FCAT 2.

Subjects:

Worksheets, Assessment, Printables

Grades:

3rd - 5th

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Problem Solving Picture Cards with Solutions for Special Education

Created by

Voice for Autism

20 Problem Solving Situation Cards with Real Pictures and 2 Solution Card Choices for Each---See the preview please! These cards are a great problem solving resource to use with special education students that are learning how to fix problems that they encounter in their daily lives, and especially at school. An example of how to use them in your classroom is provided. *Data Sheet and Mastery Sheets are included.

Subjects:

Life Skills, Problem Solving, Special Education

Grades:

PreK - 12th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Task Cards

Potential and Kinetic Energy Quiz Test

Created by

Weird Science

This test is designed as an assessment for potential and kinetic energy. It includes definitions as well as questions that require application of a student's knowledge.

Subjects:

General Science, Physical Science, Physics

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Assessment

Oobleck Science Lab

Created by

Busy Bees

Oobleck science lab. Three pages with explanation sheet.

Subjects:

Physical Science

Grades:

2nd - 5th

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Bill Nye: S1E18 Electricity video sheet (with answer key)

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General Science, Physical Science, Science

Bill Nye: S1E18 Electricity video sheet. Worked well as an introduction to electricity. Very easy for my EC classes. 16 questions total. 13 multiple choice answers, 3 are short response questions. Topics discussed Circuit Electrons Insulators Conductors Voltage Amps Watts Electrolyte Alternating current Direct current Resistor This way they get a chance to watch the video and not spend all of the time on reading and answering the follow along questions. Answer key included.

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Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

Worksheets

Fourth Grade Common Core and Next Generation Science NGSS Lessons: Full Year

Created by

Engaging Lessons by Frank

This 72 lesson curriculum teaches the fourth grade Next Generation Science Standards in an engaging way while integrating a common core standard into each lesson. http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Engaging-Lessons-By-FrankClick "Follow Me" to receive email notifications when I upload a new product.

Subjects:

Engineering, Problem Solving, Science

Grades:

4th

Types:

Unit Plans, Lesson

Future City Project - MYP Rubrics IB Stem Tech Design Cycle

Created by

Teach And Assist

The Future City Project is a perfect project for students to show off their design skills.This project is geared towards students between 5th and 8th grade, and focuses on using the design cycle - RESEARCH, PLANNING, CREATING, EVALUATING - to create a future city that solves contemporary problems.8-11 Work PeriodsThis project includes:-A full project plan from start to finish-Lesson plans for each task-x5 Printable assignments-x4 Printable MYP IB rubrics-Extension ideas to further challenge and

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Grades:

4th - 9th

Types:

Projects, Unit Plans, Assessment

Also included in: Design Unit and Project Bundle Grades 4-6, MYP IB Compatible Rubrics

Rock cycle poster activity with rubric

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Earth Sciences, Physical Science, Science

Rock cycle poster activity with rubric Includes all the basic requirements including using the 3 main rock type definitions on the poster (definitions are on the rubric) Grading point system is premade for easy expectations and grading. On a word document so you can edit any parts you would like to. Simple easy activity that most students enjoy Used in my middle school classroom, see preview file for some of my 6th grade students completed posters. Click here to check out my 45% off ret

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Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

Activities, Posters

Bill Nye: S1E10 Simple Machines video sheet (with answer key)

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Engineering, Physical Science, Science

Bill Nye: Simple Machines video sheet. Very easy for my 7th grade EC classes, it's multiple choice answers (1-9), (10-12) are short response. This way they get a chance to watch the video and not spend all of the time on reading and answering the follow along questions. Some of the things included are... Includes the 6 main simple machines Inclined plane Pulley Wheel and axle Lever Wedge Screw Fulcrum Hard time finding the video to stream try looking on dailymotion

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Grades:

4th - 7th

Types:

Worksheets

Arctic Dogsled Racing Design Challenge - STEAM for Upper Elementary

Created by

Portable Gifted and Talented

Here’s an applied engineering challenge in which—just like in the real world of engineering—a poor design means limited success or even failure. In the Iditarod Sled Challenge, students apply their background knowledge of physical science and use logic and imagination to construct a miniature sled that will deliver “serum” to Nome, Alaska, just like Balto once did. Use this challenge in conjunction with your study of the arctic or the Iditarod--or as a stand-alone engineering challenge for the

Subjects:

Engineering, Gifted and Talented, Physical Science

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Activities, GATE, Lesson

Also included in: Gifted and Talented SURVIVAL KIT Bundle -- 235 pages, big discount!

Bill Nye S2E7 Light Optics, Bending, & Bouncing video sheet (with answer key)

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Bill Nye Light Optics Bending, and Bouncing Episode video sheet. S2E7 of Bill Nye the science guy. Video about light interaction. Very easy for my 6th grade EC classes, it's multiple choice answers, the last is a short response. Answer key included This way they get a chance to watch the video and not spend all of the time on reading and answering the follow along question.

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Grades:

4th - 8th

Types: