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Free elementary physical science resources for Microsoft Word
Cars Down a Ramp Friction Lab
This is an experiment for students dealing with friction, force, and motion. It will take students through each step of the scientific method. The students will be using a binder and matchbox car to discover how friction effects how far a car will go. They will make a car go down a binder, measure, and record how far it went. Then, they will put the car down the ramp again using sandpaper, wax paper, and bubble wrap. These results will be recorded. The students will finish by making a conclusion
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3rd - 7th
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Simple Machine Cut and Sort
A fun assessment to see if students understand what images are examples of simple machines (pulleys, ramps/inclined planes, screws, levers and wedges.)
Have students cut out the dotted lines surrounding the pictures and then glue each picture under the correct simple machine.
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K - 2nd
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STEM Project: Egg Car Newton's 2nd Law of Motion
This project correlates with my unit on forces and motion in my physical science middle school class. Over a span of three days, students design a car that will protect a raw egg from breaking when it hits the ground after being on a ramp. The students will then test and modify their design. Included are directions, student reflection questions, and a rubric to assess the student's egg car. This project was highly engaging and educative in my class. Students must use their critical thinking skil
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5th - 9th
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Heat Transfer: Conduction, Convection, Radiation sort
Use this sort to help students understand and practice conduction, convection, and radiation.
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5th - 8th
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Forces and Motion Mini-Assessment
Need a quick quiz for primary pushes and pulls? Give this as a quick check of your students' Science knowledge!
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1st - 3rd
Mixtures and Solutions Worksheet
This worksheet is a simple way to go over examples of mixtures and solutions; can be used as homework, practice, or a quick assessment!
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4th - 7th
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Candy Bar Density Lab
Students can work individually or in teams of up to 4 on this lab. By determining mass and volume (using 2 different methods: LXWXH and water displacement method) students determine and compare the densities of various fun-sized candy bars. This lab reinforces how to find mass, volume and density and helps explain their relationship to each other. It also teaches the formula for density and reviews independent and dependent variable. Additionally, this lab incorporates practice with analyzing da
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5th - 9th
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Study Jams Properties of Matter Worksheet
This summary sheet goes along with the video Study Jams Properties of Matter. It includes both matching and fill in the blank along with an answer key.
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3rd - 6th
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Science Notebook Foldable 3 States of Matter
This foldable creates three flaps. Each flap represents a different form of matter. There is a description of a property of each form to be glued under the flaps. Examples could also be written under the flaps. This could be glued into a science notebook or just on a separate sheet of paper.
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1st - 4th
Potential and Kinetic Energy Worksheet
Worksheet to assess students' understanding of the difference between potential and kinetic energy. The assignment requires students to identify the form of energy and cite evidence to support their thinking. Makes a good learning center activity, homework assignment, or quick assessment of understanding. MODIFIED VERSION ALSO AVAILABLE.
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4th - 6th
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Sound, Light, and Heat Energy
Science Worksheet on sound, light, and heat energy to check for understanding.
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PreK - 5th
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Try It Before You Buy It! NGSS Force and Motion - Sail Car (grades K &3)
That's right! Download a free copy of the sail car lesson for free. I decided that I wasn't making very much through TPT and would rather have teachers access and use my resources for free.
In this lesson, students build identical sail cars, then experiment with different variables for sails (i.e., sizes, shapes and materials) to determine which design is the most effective.
Reviews and suggestions for improvement are encouraged!
If you have a question or need a lesson for a particular topic,
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K - 3rd
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Physical Properties of Matter Worksheet
*Make sure to choose enable editing once downloaded to fix formatting problems.
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4th - 5th
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Force and Motion Study Guide
This document is a compilation of force and motion concepts that I created for my 5th Graders. This is geared toward 5th grade, but can be used for 4th or 6th- 7th as well. The topics of the questions range from Newton's Laws of Motion to Friction and Gravity. The questions are varied, and include short answer, and understanding diagrams/responding. These are a great way to get data on your instruction!
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4th - 7th
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Excellent Elements, Awesome Atoms, and Mighty Molecules project
This short research project is intended for upper elementary school students. I teach 6th grade in Ohio, and this project is intended to meet the following standard:
6PS1.0 All matter is made up of small particles called atoms.
6PS1.3 Elements are a class of substances composed of a single kind of atom.
6PS1.4 Molecules are the combination of two or more atoms that are joined together chemically.
6PS1.5 Compounds are composed of two or more different elements.
The first page is a sim
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5th - 6th
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Gravity: Science Article, Questions and Activites
This is an article I wrote about Gravity concepts.
Includes:
- Five constructed response questions (with answer key)
- Activity one: Students write their own questions about the article
for other students to answer
- Activity two: Students brainstorm what life would be like with and
without gravity and complete a graphic organizer (provided)
* The article is located at the end of the file.
Credit to "Graphics From the Pond" for the great border graphic!
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3rd - 5th
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Magnet Quiz
This is a short quiz that I made to assess my 2nd grade students upon completion of our short magnet unit. It is designed to test their knowledge of basic vocabulary, different types of magnets, matter that is attracted to magnets, and magnetic poles.
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2nd - 3rd
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Ice Cream in a Bag -- States of Matter Science Experiment
Watch simple ingredients turn into ice cream in a matter of minutes! These step-by-step pictures can be used as visual directions or as an assessment tool following the experiment.
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K - 2nd
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Inherited Traits, Learned Traits, and Acquired Traits Worksheet
This worksheet is a great way for you to test your student's knowledge about the difference between inherited, learned, and acquired traits. Attached is the worksheet and answer key.
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2nd - 12th
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S'mores Lab - Chemical & Physical Changes
This is a guided lab instruction sheet for performing a S'mores lab. The students make S'mores and examine the physical and chemical changes for each step.
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4th - 6th
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States of Matter song (Farmer in the Dell)
This song, set to the tune of "Farmer in the Dell," is great for teaching properties of matter. I used it with my 2nd graders and they loved it, but it would also work for older grades. Enjoy!
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1st - 4th
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Periodic Table of Elements Project
The Periodic Table of Elements Project gives students a variety of options to select from when creating a product to show their understanding of their element. In this file, students are introduced to the project and given some project ideas, a project checklist, and a list of internet resources to research their element. Students are also guided along with a student sample, an element outline, and a project rubric. Lastly, on the due date, students participated in a fun "show and tell" activ
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5th - 11th
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Gravity. It's Not just a Good Idea. Its The Law
elementary inquiry-based physical science lesson on gravity. Students explore what makes objects fall faster than others.
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2nd - 3rd
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Physical and Chemical Changes Worksheet
Simple worksheet for students to identify physical and chemical changes.
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3rd - 6th
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