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3rd grade physics activities for Microsoft Word
Simple Machines Marshmallow Catapult Lab Experiment - Newton's Laws
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!
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3rd - 10th
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Bill Nye Heat
This 15 question worksheet provides a way for students to follow along with the Bill Nye Heat video. The questions are mostly fill-in-the-blank with some multiple choice. The video and worksheet cover the following concepts: ways heat travels (convection, radiation, conduction), heat is moving molecules, heat is energy, and heat can do work. An answer key is included.
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3rd - 6th
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Science worksheets: Different types of energy
Science worksheets: Different types of energyStudents have to identify different types of energy from the pictures (heat, kinetic, potential and sound energy)Word bank providedStudents can color in pictures once they are doneWorksheet aimed at higher kindergarten/lower primary level
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K - 10th
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Science worksheets: Parts of an atom
Science worksheets: Parts of an atom2 VERSIONS OF WORKSHEET (Worksheet with a word bank & Worksheet with no word bank)Students have to identify parts of an atom (nucleus, neutron, proton and electron)Word bank providedStudents can color in pictures once they are doneWorksheet aimed at higher kindergarten/lower primary levelAnswer key on the third page
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2nd - 5th
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Halloween Lab Light Waves Spooky Optical Illusion
I use this lab in my classroom around halloween to talk about our eyes and how we perceive things. This is also how we start introducing light waves and talking about how our eyes take different colors in.
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3rd - 10th
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NGSS ES./MS./HS. Waves: Super Slinky Lab
NGSS ES./MS./HS. Waves: Super Slinky Lab, aligns with Middle School and High School Waves NGSS standards. Students practice the properties of waves by using a slinky!
Teacher prep:
-Modeling on a smart board is suggested as well as using the slinky.
-Copies for each student
-Slinkys are a must
Lesson duration:
-1 period
Included in these lesson materials:
-Worksheet with directions.
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1st - 12th
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Simple Machines Scavenger Hunt!
This worksheet may be used as a supplemental lesson during a Simple Machines Unit.
Use it to help students explore their school and home for simple machines!
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3rd - 5th
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Angry Birds Catapult Activity Lab- STEM
This activity includes step-by-step intrustructions, as well as color pictures for students to build their own mini catapults. It also has a table for students to record the points earned during their launches. I added some questions at the end that require students to apply their knowledge of potential and kinetic energy.
The last page is a bullseye target with one of those pesky pigs in the middle.
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2nd - 6th
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Bubbles, Bubbles, Bubble Gum Experiment
Teaching Students to follow and use the scientific process is easy and fun! Included in this packet is a pre-made outline for step-by-step directions to a fun, simple, quick, experiment that does not require a ton of materials! Basic background for the outcome of experiment is included, along with an extension activity for students that can be completed at school or home.
Using three brands of bubble gum students will go through given steps in order to discover which brand of gum will blow the
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3rd - 6th
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Drawing Electric Circuit Diagrams Worksheet
This worksheet is made up of pictures of 5 real electric circuits. The main idea is for children to look at the photos and then use the provided symbols to draw the corresponding electrical circuit diagrams.The symbols are provided in a table at the beginning of the worksheet and there are questions after each circuit. Questions probe children’s observation, connections with real life, problems with the circuits and ways to improve them.This worksheet can word as a nice introduction or even a fo
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2nd - 12th
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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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Science worksheets: Parts of an electrical circuit
Students have to identify several parts of electric circuit by looking at the pictures and also the electric circuit symbols (battery, lamp, resistor, switch)Word bank providedStudents can color in pictures once they are doneWorksheet aimed at higher kindergarten/lower primary level
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2nd - 5th
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40 Planet Fact Cards Matching Game
This document is made up of 40 different cards (4 fact cards for each of the 8 planets in our solar system). Please see the preview for insight on the variety of different facts. Ideally, print on A3 and cut up the cards. The idea is for children to match the facts up to the correct planet. They could also put the planets in order from the sun as an additional task. I find this best suited to groups of 3-4 children so print off enough copies for your class. It works well as a starter to a unit o
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2nd - 12th
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Snapcircuit Student Lab Sheet
2 worksheets for students to use when working with ELECTRONIC SNAP CIRCUIT kits. These give students specific circuits to create using the kits and have them draw the circuits on the worksheet. NGSS alignment--creating models forMS-PS2-5 and MS-PS2-3
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Hot Wheels Speed Calculation Lab
Great way to introduce speed or end a unit. Super easy lab set up with very few materials. Teachers can expand or add to the lab if they wish. Clear directions to allow students to complete the lab without too much teacher guidance. Editable file.
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3rd - 8th
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The Solar System - Large Fact File Worksheet
This worksheet is made up of 2 parts. The first involves filling in the missing information for the table about the 8 planets in our solar system. Children will need to research and find the information using books and/or the internet. Please see the preview for further information about the groups of information required. The second part is a true or false activity with statements that directly relate to the information in the table. This is quite an extensive activity and children will need pl
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2nd - 12th
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Cosmos: A Space Time Odyssey - Part 5 Student Companion Worksheet
This is an accompanying student handout for part 5 of the new Cosmos television show titled "Hiding in the Light". Keep students engaged while watching with 20 focus questions plus analysis questions. Includes an answer sheet. This episode focuses on Light and waves, Alhazan, William Hershel and Joseph Fraunhofer.
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3rd - 12th
Science worksheets: Materials: Absorb or Reflect Light?
Students have to identify different materials (glass, cotton, metal and wood) and the items made from each material (mirror, t-shirt, foil and a log)Students then have to circle whether the objects reflect light (mirror, foil) or absorbs light (t shirt, a log)Word bank providedStudents can color in pictures once they are doneWorksheet aimed at higher kindergarten/lower primary level
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K - 10th
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Also included in: Bundle 100 primary science worksheet, 50% off
Reading Passage 14: Magnets Magnetism and Electromagnetism (Word)
Integrate science reading into your curriculum with this effective science reading passage. Learn about scientific topics and enjoy the range of questions that follow. Contents:Reading Passage 14: Magnets Magnetism and ElectromagnetismScience Reading Comprehension Outline:These passages are designed for 3rd and 4th 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 most of the work is done
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2nd - 4th
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Potential and Kinetic Energy experiment using rubber bands
On your ruler, you will be pulling rubber bands back to five different stretch lengths: 10 centimeters (cm), 15 cm, 20 cm, 25 cm, or 30 cm. You will measure how far the rubber bands fly when released from the different stretch lengths and then write your results down in the data table in your lab notebook.Students also graph results and answer questions about their observations.
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3rd - 6th
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Reading Passage 10: Characteristics of Light Reflection and Refraction (Word)
Integrate science reading into your curriculum with this effective science reading passage. Learn about scientific topics and enjoy the range of questions that follow. Contents:Reading Passage 10: Characteristics of Light Reflection and RefractionScience Reading Comprehension Outline:These passages are designed for 3rd and 4th 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 most of the
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2nd - 4th
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Reading Passage 1: Observable Physical Properties of Objects & Materials (Word)
Integrate science reading into your curriculum with this effective science reading passage. Learn about scientific topics and enjoy the range of questions that follow. Contents:Reading Passage 1: Observable Physical Properties of Objects & MaterialsScience Reading Comprehension Outline:These passages are designed for 3rd and 4th 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 most o
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2nd - 4th
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Reading Passage 11: Heat, Sources of Heat, and Heat Conduction (Word)
Integrate science reading into your curriculum with this effective science reading passage. Learn about scientific topics and enjoy the range of questions that follow. Contents:Reading Passage 11: Heat, Sources of Heat, and Heat ConductionScience Reading Comprehension Outline:These passages are designed for 3rd and 4th 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 most of the work is
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2nd - 4th
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Reading Passage 9: Characteristics of Sound (Word)
Integrate science reading into your curriculum with this effective science reading passage. Learn about scientific topics and enjoy the range of questions that follow. Contents:Reading Passage 9: Characteristics of SoundScience Reading Comprehension Outline:These passages are designed for 3rd and 4th 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 most of the work is done for you as the
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2nd - 4th
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