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Free high school physics activities
Speed, Velocity & Acceleration Whodunnit Activity - Printable & Digital Game
Nothing like a good criminal investigation to liven up speed, velocity, and acceleration! Based off my popular CSI projects, I have created Whodunnits? The Whodunnits plan to focus on single content topics as opposed to units and will focus more on skill building than application. Every day can't be a project day, so Whodunnits can be an engaging out-of-their-seat activity to practice important skills. In a Whodunnit, students will work in teams to solve 10 practice problems that increase in dif
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: Position & Motion -- Physics Curriculum Unit Bundle
Straw Rocket Lab - Newton's Laws of Motion
This is a fun inquiry lab in which students investigate the effect of fins on rocket flight. They make 4 identical paper tube rockets and then change the fin configuration to produce stable flight. Finally, they have to hit a target with their rocket.
Expect it to take 20-30 minutes, but you can extend it by investigating the effect of the length of the nose cone or changing other variables. It costs pennies to do and you can get all the supplies at any grocery store. All you need are 1 cle
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4th - 12th
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Potential & Kinetic Energy Match Game w/ Answer Key
A great interactive, tactile and kinesthetic learning activity which students cutout and glue/tape down an activity and match it to the type of energy. This activity is great for a warm up, review, introduction or even a quick quiz assessment. Includes answer key.
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5th - 9th
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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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Sound Waves
Students investigate sound waves in terms of frequency and amplitude, linking these attributes to pitch and loudness.
Students use the sound simulation developed by PHet (http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/sound) which is a free resource.
I am making this a free resource as it is largely based upon a resource by the PHet MIddle School Team called "Sound_Inquiry for Middle School" (which can be found on the above page), however I have modified sections.
Please let me know what you think.
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6th - 9th
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Newton's First Law of Motion Power Point presentation
This is a 15 slide Power Point on the basics of Newton's first law of motion. The presentation was designed for 8th grade students with no prior background in Newton's laws. It is very interactive and entertaining for students. There are links and activities included it in. The presentation initiates discussion and keeps students focused.
*Check out my 2nd and 3rd law of motion PowerPoints on TPT!*
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7th - 9th
Identify the Type of Potential and Kinetic Energy Transformation Activity
Teach the Law of Conservation of Energy with this interactive around the room style activity by having your students identify the type of energy transformation occurring in a series of picture cards. This low prep exercise is great for helping students connect how energy is transferred and transformed from kinetic to potential and vice versa. Your secondary students will love working to try to connect which energy transformation is occurring within the picture and if the energy is kinetic (movin
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8th - 11th
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FREE PhET™ Moving Man Motion Graph Investigation - PDF & Google™ Versions
This interactive digital lab will help your physics students discover the properties of motion graphs. Students will investigate the meaning of positive & negative position, positive & negative velocity, positive & negative acceleration, slope of a distance graph, and slope of a velocity graph. A PDF and a Google™ version of the recording sheets are provided. I have also included an answer key with my work shown. ✩ TOPICS ADDRESSED IN THIS PHYSICS INVESTIGATION✩Positive & Negativ
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9th - 12th
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Marshmallow Flight Lab
Do your students love a good competition? You might want to try this lesson titled “Marshmallow Flight.” I have used this lab with junior and high school students, but have also done a simpler version of this lab with my kindergartner.
The file contains two versions of the same lab. The first is a commonly used version in which students follow directions, collect data, and answer post-lab questions. The second version of this lab is a higher-level inquiry lab, where students move through the
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PreK - 12th
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Separating Mixtures Interactive Foldable Booklet - FREE
This interactive foldable booklet was designed to be used with any textbook or curriculum. Your student will create a booklet where he can document what he is learning about separating mixtures. There is a page for evaporation, filtration, sifting, magnetism, chromatography, and extra pages for more information. All instructions and templates included.
Please enjoy this free product as a sample of our interactive foldable product line!
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4th - 9th
Series vs. Parallel Circuits PowerPoint Animation
This is an original PowerPoint animation that demonstrates the different between a series circuit and a parallel circuit. It shows both the standard circuit symbols, as well as pictures, complete with batteries, light bulbs, and wires. The animation shows what happens when a bulb is removed from each circuit, demonstrating that a complete loop (circuit) is necessary in order for current to flow. The slides can be modified if the user wishes to add more bulbs, etc. Thanks! Michael Guarraia
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3rd - 10th
Stop Motion Animation Activity
Combine storytelling with STEM! Students choose from three STEM scenarios to create a stop motion animation video. Instructions are provided on how to use a free Chromebook extension to setup a stop motion activity. The same activities can be completed with iPads or Kindles with a stop motion app. Materials required are Chromebooks, trifold boards for a backdrop, and action figures or other movie props. Stikbots are the perfect action figure to use!Click here for an editable STEM journal to use
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PreK - 12th
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Also included in: Bundle: STEM Family Night Planning Guide, Activity Instructions
Basics of Makey Makey: STEM Activity
If you haven't already discovered Makey Makey, stop everything and watch this video! These little circuit boards bring together coding, invention, creativity, and electronics. Just plug into any computer, and with no software download required, watch as your students turn conductive items (PlayDoh, oranges, pencil lead) into a controller that replaces a keyboard or mouse! We love using these with from elementary all the way to high school! Click here for an editable STEM journal to use with dist
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PreK - 12th
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Also included in: Bundle: STEM Family Night Planning Guide, Activity Instructions
Static Electricity Lab Activity
This middle school static lab is a lot of fun, and memorable for students. It includes an explanation, with diagrams, of static electricity, and then five stations of activities for students to explore static electricity. It also has summary questions for them to answer to process and assess their knowledge.Materials needed: Pop cansInflated balloons Packing peanuts in a plastic bagSmall pieces of wool clothPuffed wheat cerealBlack plastic strips (you could also use a comb, small ruler, or an
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6th - 9th
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The Great Egg Drop Experiment and Challenge
This is such a fun family or school activity. Teaming siblings with grandparents, aunts, and uncles to compete on a sunny afternoon or great in a classroom setting. The packet is simple and to the point with general challenge details, rules, suggested materials, and room to sketch designs. Once complete, students use the back page to draw the finished product and answer some questions about what they learned.
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K - 10th
Rube Goldberg Machine Project
My students really enjoy this project at the end of the year. It really hits on the Engineering standards for NGSS. The students build a Rube Goldberg machine that can pop a balloon. Students must use higher level thinking to come up with a successful design.
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5th - 10th
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Paper Circuits STEM Activity
Paper circuits are a fun way to teach circuits and conductivity. Students use the easy-to-follow diagrams to create their own card that will light up! Instructions are in both English and Spanish. Materials needed: paper, copper tape, LED lights, coin batteries, and clear tape. Students can also use markers or crayons to decorate the card. Included are instructions for using paper circuits as a classroom project or part of a STEM Family Night.Looking for more STEM lessons? Our team of engineers
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PreK - 12th
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Also included in: Bundle: STEM Family Night Planning Guide, Activity Instructions
Build a Catapult Game STEM Challenge with just PAPER, TAPE & SCISSORS
Explore forces & motion, simple machines, trajectories, projectile motion, potential and kinetic energy, energy transfer, inertia, gravitational forces, and more with this versatile catapult STEM challenge. AMAZING RESULTS WITH JUST PAPER, TAPE & SCISSORS! You can follow all instructions on-screen or print them. This step by step project is a sampler of my more in-depth, open-ended project packets. All projects teach hands-on skills that empower students to explore and create. Start by m
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K - 12th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-PS2-4
, MS-ETS1-4
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Phases of the Moon, Eclipse, Model and 5 differentiated Activity Sheets
Students build the model in groups of two or three. It helps to show how the moon orbits the Earth and the Sun and that the Earth orbits the Sun. It can also be used to show eclipses and the different phases of the moon.There are host of differentiated set of resources for you choose from. Including peer assessment activity, cloze task, key term match, help sheet and a spot the spelling mistake activity. Visit my store here
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7th - 12th
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Interactive Light and Sound Wave Simulation
Students use will use a free interactive program from the PHET website that allows students to manipulate sound and light waves.
Key Words:
-frequency
-amplitude
-wavelength
-sound
-light
Key Goals:
- Explain how different sounds and light are modeled, described, and produced.
- Design ways to determine the amplitude, frequency, and wavelength of a wave model, whiling comparing their influence on each other.
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6th - 9th
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Rearranging Equations Bell Ringers | Math in Science
These rearranging equations bell ringers are designed to give you an easy way to assess whether students need more practice rearranging equations in Science. The equations have been chosen to assess whether students are confident and competent with:adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing variablessquaring and square rooting expressionsreciprocating expressions, alternatively "cross multiplying"knowing when to apply inverse trig and quadratic formulaUse as bell ringers (daily question) or a
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9th - 12th
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Physics Full Year Lab Equipment and Material List
Here is the list of supplies I use for my physics classroom. You will notice that the list is very minimal and inexpensive. This list is based on my High School Physics Entire Year Lab Bundle.Despite not using the latest and greatest technology, I have found that students say labs are their favorite part of my class. At the same time, teachers save lots of time and energy, bynot worrying if the technology is working the way it should or not._______________________________________________________
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8th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-PS3-2
, HS-PS2-2
, HS-PS3-1
, HS-PS2-1
, HS-PS4-1
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Identifying Parts of a Wave: Wavelength, Amplitude and Frequency
Keep your students engaged while learning the parts of a wave, with this around the room style measure the wavelength and amplitude activity. This low prep print, place and go activity is a great way to check for understanding, review/introduce content or increase overall student engagement. Your secondary students will love walking around, identifying the parts of a transverse wave, and using rulers to measure each wave’s amplitude and wavelength. Begin by reviewing as a class, small groups, o
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8th - 11th
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Design a Mission Patch | FREE Introductory Activity
Design a Mission Patch - If you're looking for a great get-to-know-you introductory activity for your Science course - this is it! Students design their own mission patches after exploring a few examples from NASA, the CSA, and SpaceX. You'll love this as a first day back to school activity to get to know your Science students, especially in Astronomy and Physics.This free resource contains a 2-page handout for students in both editable and PDF formats. Also included is a 14-slide PowerPoint pre
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9th - 12th
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