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8th grade physical science outlines for GATE
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
Forces and Motion Unit | Newton's Cradle Science And STEM | Grade 6 7 8
Discover the Law of Conservation Energy and the Law of Conservation of Momentum with a fun marble collision science investigation. Simple supplies and EASY PREP. Expands to introduce The Laws of Motion. Explore further with an added exploration. Engage students in a STEM Challenge to create a Newton's Cradle. Includes extensive background information to guide the teacher and students to success. This is a printable PDF. Please read more about Easel below.Students will expand their knowledge
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Grades:
6th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-PS2-2
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-PS3-5
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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
Energy, Work & Simple Machines Interactive Notebook
The Physical Science Interactive Notebook – Energy, Work and Simple Machines chapter showcase student's ability to:Distinguish between kinetic and potential energyDescribe different forms of potential energy – gravitational, chemical, and elasticDescribe Law of Conservation of EnergyExplain how work and energy are relatedCalculate work and powerExplain how machines make work easier and describe six simple machinesEach activity enables students to process the information given by the teacher then
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: CORE PHYSICAL SCIENCE LESSONS (No Labs or Stations)
STEAM Class Bundle - Engineering Focus - 115+ Hours 374 pp Gifted GATE
115+ hours of class time, 374 pages. This collection is big and includes big savings--42% off individual purchases of some. Pretty much everything in the Portable Gifted and Talented store is rated 4.0, but take a couple minutes to peruse the comments for these individual units. I think you’ll like what you see.Designed for two purposes:A curriculum for Middle School STEAM classes with an engineering focus. Or . . .Upper Elementary GATE – Very Challenging!These units are big, fairly comprehe
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4th - 8th
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Changes in States of Matter Interactive Notebook Pages
In this resource there are two different Interactive Notebook pages. The first page has Part One of the notes which includes an overview of changes in states of matter along with melting and freezing. The second page has Part Two of the notes which goes over vaporization, condensation, and sublimation. In the overview, the notes cover what causes the changes in states of matter. For each change in state the notes go over what the change is, how it occurs (gaining or losing energy), an example, a
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Grades:
5th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-PS1-4
NGSS Science Warm Ups Bundle, Physical Science Life Science Earth Science
NGSS 6-8 Science Warm Ups & Bell Ringers, NGSS Science BUNDLE, Digital, Life Science Warm Ups & Bell Ringers, Earth Science Warm Ups & Bell Ringers, Physical Science Warm Ups & Bell Ringers These warm-ups are great for daily reviews, science content checks, homework pages, or tickets out at the end of the lesson. Each question can be answered from the provided slide information. Also part of NGSS 6-8 SCIENCE MEGA BUNDLE AND EARTH SCIENCE MEGA BUNDLE AND PHYSICAL SCIENCE MEGA B
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Grades:
4th - 10th
Da Vinci Parachute Prototypes -- Hands-on STEM
In this lesson, students solve geometry problems and learn background physics concepts as they build a working model of Leonardo Da Vinci’s parachute. Logic, critical thinking, a bit of Renaissance history, writing and supporting conclusions with details from a source—it’s all here too!
Make this extended lesson a cross-curricular, standards-based mini-unit, or just make it a cool building activity. Pick and choose the level of commitment right for you and your students. With the suggested e
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Newtons Laws of Motion interactive NOTES with demonstrations and activities
This document contains NOTES for students to take on Newtons Laws of Motion. They include several example activities and demonstrations for the teacher and/or the students to do! This makes note-taking more interactive and helps kids 'get' it!The notes are simplified for easy understanding!Pair this activity with a real world example Newton's Laws card sort!Newton's Laws of Motion Task Card Sort -Real World ExamplesNow part of an awesome bundle of force lessons for only $4.50Newtons Force and Mo
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4th - 8th
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A Whole Lot of Shaking Going On! STEM Engineering Earthquake Lab (Marshmallows)
Dear Educator,
It’s time to bring some fun to your classroom during your unit on earthquakes! Your students will love this STEM project where they have to build an earthquake resistant building. There are many ways you can use this project – group lab, individual projects, or a culminating unit activity.
This product contains the student lab manual and teacher materials to conduct this experiment in your classroom. Students must design a structure, test their design, note their observations of
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3rd - 8th
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Types of Waves and Wave Properties Worksheet
A worksheet to help review and remember types of electromagnetic and mechanical waves and their properties. Answer key included, can be used with most textbooks to correlate with material presented.
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6th - 8th
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Force and Motion STEM Activity - Pompom Launcher Challenge
Students LOVE launching objects. Why not turn a fun activity into a physical science learning opportunity? Students will gain hands-on understanding of potential and kinetic energy in this low prep STEM challenge by launching a pom-pom projectile! This activity can easily be differentiated and enjoyed by many different age groups. This is not a step-by-step catapult STEM craft but rather students are encouraged to make use of simple recyclables and office supplies to investigate how to best stor
Grades:
2nd - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 4-PS3-4
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, 3-5-ETS1-1
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Light & Sound Waves Pacing Guide Curriculum Map | Physical Science Notebook
This is a FREE pacing guide for my Light and Sound Waves Unit Bundle. It outlines the following: lessons, main ideas, vocabulary, essential questions, and a resource. There is also a two-page lessons strategies handout to help support teachers who purchase my interactive notebook products.Waves Unit Bundle includes:Pacing Guide and Teacher Strategies/Support Descriptions10 Warm-ups and answer keyLesson- WavesLesson- Property of WavesLesson- Property of LightLesson- Refraction and DiffractionLess
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Grades:
4th - 10th
Also included in: Waves Energy & Motion- Science Interactive Notebook Unit Plan
Atomic Structure Logic Puzzle a Great Activity for Critical Thinking Skills
Boost Your Students Atomic Structure Skills with This Engaging Brain Teaser!Interactive and Fun Way to Master Chemistry Concepts: This brain teaser is expertly crafted to reinforce key chemistry skills such as identifying energy levels, valence electrons, and calculating the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons based on atomic mass and atomic number. It's an excellent resource for a bell ringer, review session, enrichment activity, or even as extra credit.What's Included:Ready-to-Use Easel
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8th - 10th
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SURVIVOR Challenge SPY Training STEM STEAM for GATE 4th to 8th Grades
Talking about too fun for school! I had 4th and 5th graders skipping recess for this one!
Let’s combine an engineering challenge, physics background, creativity and engineering, and three dimensional building skills to create a Survivor-type challenge and training for professional spies. Here we have the engineering process--complete and in miniature!
Note: This activity is a part of our bigger Spies unit. Watch for the unit to be published this spring. It is going to be recess-skipping co
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: KID CREATED GAMES Standards-based STEM and Math Games Bundle
The Crane Design and Building Challenge -- STEM Problem Solving
A best practice lesson for the teaching of physical science or GATE talent pools:
In this lesson, students use the engineering process to build a working crane model that is strong enough to lift a stapler.
There are no set patterns, pre-cut materials, or teacher-led building instructions here! Students engage in the engineering process to design and build their own working models of cranes. The teacher sets guidelines and limitations, provides feedback and monitors progress, instructs the
Grades:
4th - 8th
Also included in: Creativity Bundle for GATE Gifted and Talented and ALL
Scientific Method - PowerPoint with Guided Notes and Practice
This engaging introductory lesson to the Scientific Method includes a PowerPoint presentation and Guided Notes for students to follow along with the PowerPoint. There are practice problems scattered throughout and all answers are directly in the PowerPoint! This resource will engage and benefit all students in your classroom!For more practice with identifying independent and dependent variables, check out this worksheet: Differentiated Worksheets on Independent and Dependent Variables
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Grades:
4th - 12th
Earths Crust - Earthquakes - Plate Tectonics Notes Outline Lesson Plan
This 10 page notes outline Lesson Plan has blanks for student to fill in as the students watch the "The Earth's Crust PowerPoint Presentation" and as the teacher covers the following topics:
The Earths Crust, Earthquakes, Measuring Earthquakes, Mercalli vs. Richter Scale, Seismic Waves, An Earthquakes Epicenter, Earthquake Origin Time, The Earths Layers, Earthquake Shadow Zones, Earthquake P-wave Shadow Zones, The Ring of Fire, Seismic Hazards, Volcanic Hazards, Continental Drift, Evidence from
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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8th Grade Science ATLAS Prep Bundle
This file is a "boot camp" like collection of essays, vocabulary, and study cards designed to help students quickly understand, comprehend, and remember important standards and material related to questions found on the ATLAS exam.I am a 16 year veteran teacher who has experienced great success in helping my students successfully excel on Arkansas end of year standardized testing. This is a great tool for novice and first year teachers who need work to help their students learn content in an ea
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Grades:
6th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
, MS-LS4-3
, MS-LS4-1
, MS-PS2-4
, MS-ESS1-2
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States of Matter, Elements Atoms Pacing Guide Curriculum Map | Physical Science
This is a FREE pacing guide for the Physical Science unit: Matter, Atoms and the Periodic Table of Elements will help teacher outline the following: lessons, main ideas, vocabulary, essential questions, and resources. There is also a two-page lessons strategies handout to help support teachers who purchase my unit or lesson bundle. This product is part of my Matter Semester Complete Unit Bundle!Check out all the products in my Matter and Chemistry Unit Bundle:10 Warm-upsLesson- Properties of Mat
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Grades:
4th - 10th
Basic and Advanced TinkerCAD Handouts
3D printing is coming to your classroom! TinkerCAD is a free CAD resource that you can quickly use as a class or individual to produce simple objects for 3D printing!Teachers can set up a class in TinkerCAD to quickly import files, and students can export files to 3D print on the schools 3D printer or at a local library. This set of handouts covers the basic controls of TinkerCAD, as well as the advanced features and design methods for your advanced students. This set of handouts includes dual e
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
NGSS:
HS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, HS-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
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Also included in: TinkerCAD 3D Printing Lesson Bundle
Calculating Acceleration Logic Puzzle + Graphing
Boost Your Student's Understanding of Acceleration with This Logic Puzzle and Graphing Activity!Interactive and Fun Way to Learn Acceleration Concepts: Engage your students in physics with this intriguing logic puzzle themed around cars merging onto the highway. This resource is a fun activity and a practical tool for applying and understanding acceleration calculations.What’s Included in the Puzzle:Ready-to-Use Easel Activity: Pre-created answer boxes mean no preparation is needed. Just assign
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8th - 10th
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STEM Kid Engineering and Construction - Roman Polyspastos Crane
It’s kid-built with some guidance in a couple hours and the envy of friends—the ancient Roman polyspastos crane with treadwheel.
Do you have a young engineer who needs an independent study project, a talented builder in home school, or need an engaging summer project for your nonverbally gifted child? If you have an engineering classroom and understand the value of hands-on exploration, the Roman Polyspastos Crane project is right for you. While building with kits or Legos or K’Nex is good, n
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Motion Notes - Speed, Velocity, Acceleration, and Momentum
These notes will introduce and prepare students for the material covered in the unit on motion. By completing this activity, 8th and 9th grade science students will be ready to begin in depth activities covering motion. Included skills:these notes cover topics including frame of reference, motion, speed, velocity, acceleration, centripetal force, and momentumincludes a paper saving half page of notes for students to fill in OR have them copy the teacher notes from an overhead or projectorperfect
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Grades:
8th - 10th
Also included in: Bundle of Lessons - Motion - Speed, Acceleration, and Momentum
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