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Physical science Common Core 6.EE.A.2 resources
STEM Drag Device Parachute Challenge (Engineering Design Activity)
Drag Device STEM Parachute Activity Students use the engineering design process and explore the forces of gravity and air resistance to design a drag device to slow down a payload. This challenge uses a ping pong ball to represent a rover landing on Mars. The rover must remain inside an uncovered cup during drop and impact testing. This hands-on activity is an engaging design challenge that allows students to work in teams, apply the engineering design process, and connect math topics to real-wo
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
 ...
Also included in:Â Space STEM Starter Challenges MEGA Bundle: Middle School
Spider Parachute Halloween STEM Activity
Design a parachute to save a spider! This is a fun Halloween STEM activity that your students will love with a version for distance learning! When some spiders are born, they make parachutes out of their silk in order to safely drop from their mother’s web. They release a few strands of silk that form a triangular-shaped parachute that catches the breeze and lifts them in the air! But in our challenge today, one of the baby spiders is unable to deploy their parachute and needs your help to get d
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
 ...
Also included in:Â Fall & Halloween STEM Challenges Activity Bundle
Distance Time or DT Graphs Physics Worksheet Set - 2 Worksheets
An 8-page, 2-worksheet product that covers the topic of distance-time graphs or D-T graphs and how to interpret them. Worksheet (A) features a 1-page reading covering the primary features of D-T graphs and 12 review questions. Worksheet (B) features 26 review questions that aim to extend student understanding.Topics Covered by Both Worksheets:Definition of a D-T graphHow D-T graphs are structured (time on X-axis; distance on Y-axis)Interpretation of straight vs. curved lines on D-T graphsInter
Subjects:
Grades:
7th - 10th
Types:
Also included in:Â Motion Speed and Acceleration Physics Unit on Speed Acceleration & Velocity
Learn to Fly a Drone: An Introductory iDRONE Learning Packet
Everyone loves drones! Let's learn to fly a drone safely using this iDRONE learning packet. Educators are often looking for innovative ways to better teach interdisciplinary STEM and creative arts—or STEAM—concepts. Provided as three-distinct learning modules, these ready-to-go drone teaching lesson plans provide flight mission tasks for beginning pilots to learn and practice the skills they need to use their drones to support learning core concepts. This package is carefully designed to be use
Grades:
2nd - 11th
Types:
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
Atoms, Elements, and The Periodic Table: DIGITAL REVIEW
This interactive google slides review activity is a simple way for students to apply their knowledge on atoms, atomic structure, and element squares, while exploring the Periodic Table of Elements. Questions include drag and drop vocabulary terms, identifying various elements by their symbols and atomic numbers, analyzing the periodic table to create specific element squares, & of course using the information given on an element square to calculate the number of each type of subatomic partic
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-PS1-1
Food Science Experiments for Teens - High Altitude Cooking
Ignite Curiosity with this Engaging "Food Science Experiments for Teens" Resource! Looking for dynamic and educational experiments to captivate your middle school and high school students? Dive into the fascinating world of food science with my comprehensive resource designed to explore the effects of altitude, atmospheric pressure, and solutes on boiling point.Key Features: Investigate how altitude impacts atmospheric pressure and boiling point, providing real-world applications of scientific
Grades:
6th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-PS1-5
Graphing without Numbers - STEM
Title: Graphing Without Numbers: LUNAR STATION Theme / Topic: Graphs & Coordinate PlanesEssential Question: What do the marks on a graph represent? How can I use data to make decisions?Recommended Level: K-5Purpose: To introduce the concept of data-driven decision-making through graphs and charts.
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Grades:
K - 5th
Types:
Atoms, Molecular Formulas, & Molecules: Digital Activity
This interactive google slides activity is a simple way for students to practice using their knowledge on atoms, molecular formulas, and molecules! Questions include drag and drop vocabulary terms, reading molecular formulas to determine the number and type of atoms within a molecule, and finally using that information to build a models of different common molecules. Simply assign this Interactive Google Slides activity onto Google Classroom, and students can independently practice these essenti
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 9th
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-PS1-1
Physical & Chemical Properties of Matter: Digital Review
This digital review activity is a simple way for students to review their knowledge on the different physical and chemical properties of matter. Questions include drag and drop vocabulary terms, analyzing data tables, & of course density calculations!
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 9th
NGSS:
5-PS1-3
, MS-PS1-2
How Fast is Fast? - DRIVING STEM
Challenge: Find the range of times required for one team-member to casuallywalk, run (sprint) or drive a 180-inch track? A different person canbe the walker, runner and driver.
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
 ...
Catapulting with Data - DRIVING STEM
Challenge: Your Challenge is to design and create a prototype (model) of the catapult that will help you rescue your friends by getting their supply packs to them.
Subjects:
Grades:
1st - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
 ...
Nature of Forces Lesson Activities (Friction, Newton's Laws and Gravitation)
This zip file contains 11 different activities with answer keys which can be used to compose a unit for Forces (including friction, Newton's Laws and Gravitation) for Physical Science students in grades 5-8 introducing them to concepts involving forces. Documents have been posted as both word files to allow for any revisions you desire and pdf files as is appropriate. Answer keys have been enclosed for all activities. Many of the materials in this package are well suited for remote learning s
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-PS2-4
, MS-PS2-2
, MS-PS2-1
Calculating Speed Google Slides Presentation
Use this Presentation to help students understand the process of Calculating Speed. Uses a number of real-life example problems, all formatted with transitions and animations in order to practice them in real-time!
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-PS3-2
, MS-PS3-1
Intro to Measurement STEM Interdisciplinary Lesson (Meter, Gram, and Liter)
This is an introduction to measurement. It provides students with an exploration of activities they can use to get familiar with measurement. It includes a meter tape measure, some measuring labs, assessments, graphic organizers, and an Interdisciplinary STEM Challenge with a focus on all 8th grade standards across the curriculum. It has a getting started page for teachers. This resource is great for students to begin measurement. I really hope you enjoy! It is well worth it!
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-PS1-2
, MS-PS1-3
, MS-ETS1-1
 ...
Veritasium Penny Drop worksheet
Content warning: preview video by Derek Muller at Veritasium to determine if the language is appropriate for your setting. He does get hit by pennies, and some strong language may be considered offensive by some. Utilizing the true value of Mythbusters, Veritasium, and classic questions about falling objects, this question set allows the 22 minute long video to be peppered with gathering data, forming hypotheses, making predictions, utilizing equations, comparing units (calculations are m/s, vid
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 12th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-PS2-4
, MS-PS2-2
, 5-PS2-1
, MS-PS2-5
STEM Terminal Velocity - (5th-8th) DRIVING STEM
How fast does an object or a person fall in free fall? Explore Terminal Velocity.
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 8th
Types:
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