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Middle school physical science independent work packets for GATE
5 STEM Activities Desert Island STEM Challenge Bridge Catapult Raft Hut STEAM
If your students enjoy doing STEM or STEAM activities, they will LOVE this set of 5 fully-planned out challenges! All five themed STEM challenges center around the story of a shipwrecked traveler stranded on a deserted island. After watching an introductory “movie trailer” and hearing the story of the shipwreck, students will read five of the traveler's diary entries. Each entry will challenge them to design and build something to help him survive and get back to civilization!These STEM challeng
Grades:
4th - 7th
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Fluids Workbook (Grade 8 Ontario Science)
This workbook covers the Grade 8 Fluids unit in the NEW 2022 Ontario Science curriculum (Matter and Energy).Students will demonstrate an understanding of basic fluid mechanics, including the properties and uses of fluids. Topics covered include matter, fluids, displacement, density, weight, mass, volume, buoyancy and pneumatic and hydraulic systems. Interactive, hands-on activities are explained, with follow-up worksheets included. There is a variety of readings, long and short answer questions,
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Grades:
8th
NGSS:
MS-PS1-1
Also included in: Fluids Full Unit (Grade 8 Ontario Science)
Electricity- Circuits, Series, Parallel, Conductor, Insulator, Symbols, Current
Enhance your electricity unit with this big fat pack! Topics Include: Circuits (series, parallel, closed, open), conductors, insulators, electric current, switches, and circuit diagrams / symbols. In this pack you will find a variety of printables, activities, and a 100% editable PowerPoint. *Also includes digital access via Google Slides.What’s included in the pack: (answer keys are included) • PowerPoint review sheets • Series and Parallel Circuits Information reading and comprehension questio
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Grades:
4th - 7th
Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions PDF Bundle 5th-6th Grade
This collection of reading passages are perfect for teachers who want to focus on science, while keeping it fun at the same time. Comprehension articles are highly interesting and have a range of questions that follow.Diagrams and other science graphics help explain what is being discussed.Science Reading Comprehension: This collection of science comprehension lessons are perfect for teachers who want to focus on reading, while keeping it fun at the same time. Comprehension passages and question
Grades:
5th - 7th
Grade 5/6 Science Workbooks (NEW 2022 Ontario Curriculum)
This BUNDLE includes EIGHT independent workbooks for Grade 5 and Grade 6 students, aligned with the NEW 2022 Ontario Science curriculum. Each workbook meets the Ontario Curriculum expectations for an ENTIRE Science unit.In total, the workbooks include 381 pages of student worksheets! Interactive, hands-on activities are explained, with follow-up worksheets included. There is a variety of readings, long and short answer questions, creative writing activities, and drawing prompts included to crea
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Grades:
5th - 6th
Grade 6 Science Workbooks (NEW 2022 Ontario Curriculum)
This BUNDLE includes FOUR independent workbooks for Grade 6 students aligned with the NEW 2022 Ontario Science curriculum. Each workbook meets the Ontario Curriculum expectations for an ENTIRE Science unit.All four Grade 6 Science strands are included: Flight, Space, Biodiversity, and Electrical Phenomena, Energy, and Devices. In total, the workbooks include 185 pages of student worksheets! Interactive, hands-on activities are explained, with follow-up worksheets included. There is a variety of
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Grades:
6th
STEM Activities Pioneer Challenge Science Bundle Set of 5 STEM Projects
This is a set of 5 STEM challenges centered around the story of a pioneer family. After hearing about their travels west during the Land Rush of 1889, students will read about different parts of the journey. Each one will challenge them to design something to help the family build their new life.Includes 5 different STEM projects:Thirsty Travelers: Design A Water FilterHome Sweet Home: Construct A CabinWhose Territory?: Build A TowerBath Time: Solar Water HeaterDigging A Well: Design A Rock Move
Grades:
4th - 7th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-PS3-4
, 4-PS3-4
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
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Fun Winter STEM Activities Projects Science Parachute Tower Snowball Shooter
This set of winter STEM challenges are centered around the story of a group of stranded arctic explorers who need your students' help to survive!Begin by showing students the "movie trailer" (preview video) to build interest. After hearing the story of the failed expedition, students will read 5 diary entries. Each one presents a problem to solve and will challenge them to design something to help the group make it back to base camp.Includes 5 separate winter STEM challenges:Arctic Architect: Co
Grades:
4th - 7th
End of Year STEM Project Forces Motion Newtons Laws Assessment Bottle Rockets
This product is one of the most engaging and meaningful activities I do all year long! What kid wouldn’t want to build and launch rockets!?! Just take a look at an email I received from a former student about her memories of the bottle rocket lab and how it changed her life: Hi Mr. Williams,“How is Oak Crest lately?I was in your physical science class a loooooong long time ago (2008) and I thought I'd let you know that your bottle rockets project was what first got me into space propulsion. It w
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Grades:
6th - 10th
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
, MS-PS2-1
Periodic Table of Elements Scavenger Hunt Puzzles: The Complete Set of Puzzles
Ready for a wild ride through the world of elements? Buckle up, educators, because we've got a Periodic Table Scavenger Hunt that'll make your students' heads spin faster than a noble gas!Introducing our Non-Traditional, Student-Friendly, Periodic Table-Friendly, and Downright Awesome Introduction to the Periodic Table! This bundle is packed with so much excitement, you'll need a hazmat suit to contain it!Here's what your students will uncover:Elements named after scientists, because who doesn't
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Grades:
5th - 10th
Space STEM STEAM Activities 5 Challenges Straw Balloon Rocket Parachute Bridge
This is a set of 5 space-themed STEM challenges centered around the story of a group of scientists who must travel to Jupiter to save mankind. After watching the introductory “movie trailer” and hearing the opening storyline, students will read 5 of the team's travel log entries. Each one will challenge them to design something to help them survive and save the humans back on Earth.STEM Challenges in this set:• 3-2-1 Blastoff: Design a Rocket• Touchdown: Build an Orbiter Landing Device• Don’t Lo
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: Force & Motion STEM Activity BUNDLE 15 Projects + STEM Rubric Space Rome
Force and Motion STEM project Egg Drop Challenge Engineering Design Process
Looking for a fun way for students to use their knowledge of force, Newton's laws, and practice their engineering skills? This egg drop STEM engineering design process challenge will get your students designing, testing, investigating, thinking like a disciplinarian, and acting as engineers as they improve their egg structures to mimic the Mars rover landing. ✎Print and digital versions This engineering design STEM project includes:✅ Teacher guide for doing the activity✅ Student handouts for t
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Table-top Mini Golf: STEAM Engineering and Design for Elementary GATE
In From Putt-putt to Pebble Beach--Table-top Mini Golf, students will design and construct a playable table-top sized miniature golf course using the engineering design process. With these lessons, the teacher defines the problem, helps students gather background research, and specifies the requirements. The students do the rest: creating alternative solutions, choosing the best solution, doing development work, building a prototype, and testing and redesigning. The result is a classroom filled
Grades:
4th - 7th
Types:
Also included in: STEAM Class Bundle - Engineering Focus - 115+ Hours 374 pp Gifted GATE
Astronomy Moon Phases Oreo Lab NGSS MS-ESS1-1 Digital Resource Eclipse
Students love this lab!!! It's inquiry based, student centered, rigorous and easy prep! It covers NGSS DCI-ESS1.B: Earth and the Solar System. The orbits of Earth around the sun and of the moon around Earth, cause observable patterns.What students do:I have the students bring in the Oreos and spoons/knives to class. Or you can spend about $25 on Oreos, which for my class size is 8 cookies per group, with 8 groups per class. Students model what they think the pattern of moon phases are for one
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Grades:
6th - 10th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-1
States of Matter Worksheets Solids Liquids Gases Digital or Print NGSS MS-PS1
This lab is VIRTUALLY NO PREP! You will need a computer for each student or you can have students share a computer. You can use this to introduce the concepts, however I typically use it as a review. You can also pick and choose from the activities, I have the students do it in class during a 1 hour 45-minute period and most students finish in about an hour. I also include a KEY for easy grading and prep. This product is a total of 5 activities using some Chemistry websites and PHET University o
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Grades:
6th - 12th
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-PS1-4
, MS-PS1-2
, MS-PS1-1
Light Waves Lesson | Reflection Refraction | Electromagnetic Spectrum
In this week-long self-paced lesson, students will learn about the behavior of light waves, including how they are absorbed, transmitted, reflected, refracted, and diffracted to produce lots of beautiful phenomena. Students will be engaged by a phenomenon and as they progress through the lesson, they will build on their understanding of what's happening with light waves to produce the phenomenon.Students will work through 9 self-paced steps on a Google Doc. They will also work on supporting docu
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Grades:
7th - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-PS4-2
Analog and Digital Signals Lesson | Waves Activities
In this week-long self-paced lesson, students will learn about the characteristics and uses of analog and digital signals. Students will be able to identify analog and digital technologies, explain how waves can be used for communication, and simulate how analog waves can be converted to digital signals and back again. Students will be able to construct an argument supported by evidence for whether the analog or digital version of a type of information transfer is better.Students will work throu
Grades:
7th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-PS4-3
8th Grade Science Review NGSS TEST PREP - 6-8 Science Spiral Review Homework
The 8th-grade spiral review supports the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and is a valuable instructional strategy for preparing students for the 8th-grade state academic achievement science test. Revisiting key concepts in Earth, Life, and Physical Science over 16 weeks (~240 review questions), students can reinforce their understanding, address learning gaps, and build confidence in their science knowledge and skills. See the preview for examples.Spiral Review supporting the updated TE
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Ancient Rome STEM Team Building Activities Set of 5 STEM Projects
This is a set of 5 different activities centered around the story of a slave living in ancient Rome. After hearing the opening storyline, students will read 5 of the slave's diary entries. Each one will challenge them to design something that will help him earn his freedom and become a Roman citizen.STEM Challenges in this pack:Road Trip: Design a TrunkFood for Thought: Create a Fishing NetCatch a Breeze: Windmill ChallengeNow We're Cooking: Construct a Solar OvenWater, Water Everywhere: Build a
Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in: Force & Motion STEM Activity BUNDLE 15 Projects + STEM Rubric Space Rome
Physical Science Reading Comprehension Motion and Energy Fifth and Sixth Grade
This useful physical science passages pack allows you to assign, check and review reading comprehension with ease. Includes full answer keys and CCSS aligned questions.Numerous science pictures to help explain difficult topics. Give this reading comprehension product a try today!Titles include:Kinetic and Potential Energy, Force and Motion, Simple Machines, Simple Machines 2, Thermal Energy, Sound and Light Energy.Science Reading Comprehension Outline:This product contains passages especially de
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 7th
Periodic Table of Elements Computer Activity Worksheets MS-PS1-1 HS-PS1 Digital
This assignment is NO prep and it’s totally student centered. I use it to front load and introduce the periodic table. If you’re comfortable with a substitute and computers, it can be a great sub plan or you can use it for review. High school chemistry teachers can use it as an intro and then go more in depth later. After this assignment I have my students do my “Periodic Table Baby Book” and the Atom Model Project, to become even more familiar with specific elements and their characteristics.
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Grades:
6th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-PS1-1
, MS-PS1-1
Physical Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Bundle Grade 5-6
This physical science reading bundle is an excellent way to practice comprehension passages in your class. No prep science with full answer keys included, comprehension questions have varying difficulties and skills required to answer them.Science Reading Comprehension Outline:The bundle contains passages especially designed for 5th and 6th grade. There are pictures and graphs to help explain key areas and each lesson is CCSS aligned. Feel free to practice science reading with the knowledge that
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Grades:
5th - 7th
Systems in Action Workbook (Grade 8 Ontario Science)
This workbook covers the Grade 8 Systems in Action unit in the NEW 2022 Ontario Science curriculum (Structures and Mechanisms).Students will demonstrate an understanding of different types of systems and the factors that contribute to their safe and efficient operation. Topics covered include systems, system components, input and output, industries, social and physical systems, gravity, efficiency, work formula, mechanical advantage, automation and more! Interactive, hands-on activities are expl
Subjects:
Grades:
8th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-PS3-4
, MS-PS2-4
, MS-PS3-2
, MS-PS3-5
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Also included in: Systems in Action Full Unit (Grade 8 Ontario Science)
Seasons PowerPoint Earth Moon Sun Tides Guided Notes MS-ESS1-2 3 Digital Print
This isn’t your ordinary PowerPoint! I include 65 slides with over 20 different concepts and many images, links to YouTube, Guided Notes with room to draw abstract astronomy concepts and I also provide questions with a key. ALL EDITABLE! You can use this for direct instruction or use it to flip the classroom. It’s great for SPED and ELL students. AND, it's Google ready!Click here and save over 40% by buying my Astronomy and Waves Bundle that has all my astronomy resources.THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES
Grades:
6th - 11th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-1
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