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Physical science lessons for Easel Activities under $5
Periodic Table Guided Reading Article and Coloring Activity Notes and Assessment
Do you need a differentiated worksheet, notes, and informational text that your students can use to gather information and color the modern periodic table? You can use this resource in chemistry or physical science as an activity or project where kids read a nonfiction article about the periodic table of the elements, complete notes, and color the periodic table based on the groups and families learned. The differentiated coloring pages, reading passage, and notes pages are perfect for use as a
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Grades:
7th - 10th
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NGSS:
HS-PS1-1
, HS-PS1-2
Also included in: Periodic Table Bundle of Activities and Assessments
Physical and Chemical Changes of Matter Pdf and Digital Format
Are you looking for a resource that will explain the chemical and physical changes of matter in a simple way?This resource was made to address the NGSS 2-PS1-3. This deals with reversible and irreversible changes of matter. While this is a second-grade standard, it is appropriate for any grade addressing physical and chemical changes in matter. There are posters defining the terms as well as examples. Picture cards showing changes are included. The students must decide what type of change is
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
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NGSS:
2-PS1-4
, 2-PS1-2
Also included in: MATTER Mega Bundle for Elementary Grades
5th and 6th Grade Physical Science Reading Comprehension Electricity and Magnets
Evaluate your students' learning with this physical science reading no-prep pack. The comprehension passages are followed by an array of questions designed for 5th and 6th Grade.With fun topics and themes, these CCSS aligned comprehension questions will allow kids to practice or increase their understanding of science before testing.Titles include:Static Electricity, Circuits, Electromagnets, Electric Energy, Energy Sources and Conversion.Science Reading Comprehension Outline:The bundle contains
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5th - 7th
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Fresh Water Vs. Salt Water Experiment
This is a simple but very effective experiment to help children to see one of the differences between fresh and salt water. With a few materials they will understand why objects are more buoyant in salt water. You will receive complete instructions with complementary photos, as well as a response page for students.
This is part of a larger Sea Creatures unit that you can access here:
Sea Creatures Integrated Unit
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Grades:
K - 2nd
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Habitats
This extensive resource on habitats covers grasslands, deserts, rainforests, woodlands, ocean, and the arctic.
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Included in this habitat resource:
-Colorful posters describing each type of habitat.
-Thinking maps/webs for each habitat for students to brainstorm and record their thoughts.
-Characteristics of each habitat, animals that reside there, and more.
-Habitat riddles
-Animal sorts in which students identify and s
Grades:
K - 2nd
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Build a Solar Oven Iqbal READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity
Integrate STEM in your classroom and teach about Solar Energy with this super fun Solar Oven STEM Challenge!In the Build a Solar Oven STEM Activity, students learn about solar energy and use their knowledge to engineer their own solar cooker to cook s'mores! Integrate Literacy with a Read Aloud!This Solar Oven STEM Challenge works as an amazing companion activity to Iqbal and His Ingenious Idea: How a Science Project Helps One Family and the Planet by Liz Suneby.Take students through the Enginee
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 4-PS3-4
, 3-5-ETS1-3
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Thermal Energy Insulated Cup STEM Challenge Conductors and Insulators Project
Looking for an engaging way for your students to solidify and apply their knowledge of thermal energy, heat transfer, conductors, and insulators? Then it’s time for a hot cocoa party! In this exciting physical science STEM challenge, students are tasked with designing and building an insulated cup that will keep hot cocoa warm. The project supports Next Generation Science Standards, including the performance expectations MS-PS3-3 and MS-ETS1-1.Looking for more middle school STEM challenges? Grab
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-PS3-3
, MS-ETS1-1
Also included in: Winter STEM Activities for Middle School
Potential and Kinetic Energy STEM Activity
Are you looking for a memorable, easy to implement, hands-on project to teach POTENTIAL and KINETIC ENERGY. This lesson works well with STEM and NGSS standards, and quickly engages students. Students will remember the concepts, explore using readily available household materials, and then synthesize their knowledge with follow up questions where students explore those concepts at a higher level. See the concept in action here!This includes:Lesson plan and accompanying lab handouts: students c
Grades:
7th - 9th
Types:
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-PS2-2
Colloids, Suspensions, and Solutions Lab {Editable}
This lab is aimed at comparing and contrasting colloids, solutions, and suspensions. My students Love this lab (I have them complete this after the PowerPoint that I have also uploaded as a bundle with this lab onto TpT) and they leave class with a much greater understanding of how these three mixtures behave. The lab requires common materials that almost any science lab already has. Answer key is included! Thanks so much for looking! Have fun!
The designed PDF can be enjoyed the way it is,
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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Law of Conservation of Energy Physical Science Lesson, Notes Slides and Activity
This Energy Physical Science lesson focuses on mechanical energy, chemical potential energy, gravitation potential energy, nuclear energy, light energy and and the law of conservation of energy. This complete science resource includes a set of differentiated Cornell notes, an editable Thinking Map/differentiated notes, an activity, a presentation on the lesson, and a mini quiz on energy forms and the law of conservation of energy. This product is part of my ENERGY UNIT BUNDLE filled with all fiv
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Grades:
4th - 10th
Also included in: Waves Energy & Motion- Science Interactive Notebook Unit Plan
DIY Fidget Spinner STEM Challenge using the Engineering Design Process
Are you feeling burned out and struggling to keep your students on task? Check out this exciting DIY fidget spinner STEM Challenge! With minimal prep and facilitation your students will be engaged and having fun, while developing their STEM skills.Looking for more middle school STEM challenges? Grab the bundle and SAVE! In this middle school STEM challenge, students will use simple materials and the engineering design process to design and build their own fidget spinner toy. First, students will
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 9th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-1
Physical Science Reading Comprehension Light Heat Electricity Magnetism
This pack of reading comprehension passages is perfect for practicing physical science in a fun way. The questions at the end of each comprehension passage require various reading skills and will challenge each reader. Each science topic is CCSS aligned. Titles include:Characteristics of Light: Reflection and Refraction, Heat, Sources of Heat, and Heat Conduction, Electricity, Electrical Circuits, and Energy, Symbols and Electric Circuits, Magnets Magnetism and Electromagnetism.Science Reading C
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
Properties of Matter Notes, Slides & Activity Matter Lesson
This Matter Unit lesson on the properties of matter includes differentiated notes, a slide presentation to guide note taking, an activity to practice what was learned and a presentation with a built in quiz to check for understanding. This lesson is part of my Matter Unit Bundle!This lesson covers the following:matteratomsproperties of matterphysical propertieschemical propertiesphysical changechemical changeCheck out all the products in my Matter and Chemistry Unit Bundle:Pre-Assessment/Warm-up
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Grades:
4th - 10th
Bohr's Diagram Notes Activity and Slides Matter Lesson
This Matter Unit lesson labeling the structures of the atoms (# of protons, neutrons and electrons of specific elements) includes differentiated notes, a slide presentation to guide note taking, an activity to practice what was learned and a presentation with a built in quiz to check for understanding. This lesson is part of my Matter Unit Bundle!The following topics are covered in this product:• Periodic table• Groups• Periods• Bohr’s diagram• Proton• Neutron• Atomic Mass• Atomic NumberCheck ou
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Grades:
4th - 10th
Frequency Amplitude Sound Waves Lesson | Sound Unit Physical Science Lesson
This Physical Science Waves unit lesson focuses on sound waves: compression, rarefaction, frequency, amplitude, pitch, echo and speed of sound. This 60-90 science complete lesson includes set of differentiated notes, warm-ups, an activity for students to demonstrate their understanding, a slide presentation on the lesson, and a mini quiz built into the presentation (PDF). This product is part of my Waves Complete Interactive Notebook.★★★Check out my complete Physical Science Year Bundle! ★★★Wave
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 10th
Also included in: Waves Energy & Motion- Science Interactive Notebook Unit Plan
Comets Asteroids Meteoroids Lesson Reading Graphic Organizer
This Comets, Asteroids, and Meteoroids Lesson involves analyzing informational text to determine the truths, myths, and misunderstandings about comets, asteroids and meteoroids.Give your students the Anticipation Guide, which contains twenty statements regarding the small bodies of our solar system: comets, asteroids and meteoroids. Students circle "Agree" or "Disagree" for each statement BEFORE they read the text.For my classes, I made enough copies of the reading so that students could work in
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-3
Property of Waves Lesson | Physical Science Interactive Notebook
This Physical Science Waves unit lesson focuses on identifying and describing the parts of waves: crest, trough, wavelength, amplitude, frequency, and Hertz. This 60-90 science complete lesson includes set of differentiated notes, warm-ups, an activity for students to demonstrate their understanding, a slide presentation on the lesson, and a mini quiz built into the presentation (PDF). This product is part of my Waves Complete Interactive Notebook.★★★Check out my complete Physical Science Year B
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Grades:
4th - 10th
Also included in: Waves Energy & Motion- Science Interactive Notebook Unit Plan
Physical Properties of Matter Observation Lesson
This fun, interactive science lesson teaches students about the physical properties of matter. Students love "playing scientists" as they make observations and record their findings on various types of matter. Guaranteed to spark a rich discussion on physical properties in your classroom!This Resource Includes:Printable observation chart (color and blackline options)Digital observation chart with pre-made text boxesStep-by-step directions for activityDURATION: This activity is a full lesson i
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in: Properties of Matter, Mass, Density, Volume BUNDLE
Scientific Method Notes Slides Activity Lesson- Scientific Investigation Unit
This scientific investigation lesson focuses on the scientific method process: scientific method, problem/research question, observation, hypothesis, experiment, collect data, and interpret/analyze data. It includes a 5E lesson filled with a set of Cornell notes, a foldable activity, and a mini-quiz built into the presentation. This product is part of my Scientific Investigation Unit Bundle, which includes:10 Bell-ringers/Anticipation Reading GuideLesson- Lab Safety LessonLesson- Lab Materials a
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Grades:
4th - 10th
Law of Conservation of Mass - Matter Experiments, Labs, Activities NGSS 5-PS1-2
Explore the law of conservation of mass with six hands-on activities. Physical change labs include manipulation, solutions, and changes in states (phases) of matter. Chemical change experiments ask kids to measure, compare, and graph reactions in open and closed containers.Open the preview to take a closer look at these seriously fun science activities. First, kids explore physical changes with three activities. Crackers – Students place five crackers in a zip-top baggie. Then they measure the m
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Grades:
4th - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
5-PS1-2
Also included in: Hands-on Matter Science Unit for Fourth or Fifth Grade
Seismic Light Sound Mechanical Waves Physical Science Lesson
This Physical Science Waves unit lesson focuses on types of waves: mechanical seismic, sound, water, slinky, electromagnetic, light and radio.This 60-90 science complete lesson includes set of differentiated notes, warm-ups, an activity for students to demonstrate their understanding, a slide presentation on the lesson, and a mini quiz built into the presentation (PDF). This product is part of my Waves Complete Interactive Notebook.★★★Check out my complete Physical Science Year Bundle! ★★★Waves
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Grades:
4th - 10th
Also included in: Waves Energy & Motion- Science Interactive Notebook Unit Plan
States and Phases of Matter Notes, Slides & Activity Matter Lesson
Keep it simple with this all prepped and ready-to-go lesson to engage your students as they learn how to describe the volume and shape of different states of matter: Solid, Liquid, Gas, Plasma. Students will also describe how temperature affects the phases of matter: Melting, Freezing, Condensation or Evaporation.This lesson is part of my Matter Unit Bundle!What is included?⭐ Notes (3 sets): Fill-in-the-blank, filled-in and underlined, and filled⭐ Slide Presentation to guide note-taking⭐ 2 Warm-
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Grades:
4th - 10th
Zero Gravity - Mass, Weight, and Gravity Lab {Editable}
This lab is an incredibly fun and easy way to teach students about gravity and to record measurements in weight and length/distance. Literally all you need? A little bit of tape and a meter stick... that's it! Students will absolutely understand more about gravity and mass after completing this interactive and hands-on lab!
The designed PDF can be enjoyed the way it is, but a straightforward editable word doc is included as well.
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5th - 8th
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Periodic Table Worksheet: Learning To Read The Periodic Table
This worksheet will allow your students practice reading and interpreting information given on the periodic table. Your students will learn about how to read periodic squares and think critically about the background information given in the worksheet. This worksheet has two sections to allow your students to practice critical thinking questions.What this product covers?Atomic NumbersAtomic MassChemical Symbols Sub-atomic Particles How to figure out the number of protons for an element?How to ca
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Grades:
5th - 12th
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