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Physical science Common Core CCRA.W.9 resources
States of Matter Digital Activities - Solid, Liquid, and Gas Science Activities
These digital States of Matter activities are easy to use as traditional classroom lesson plans, centers, homework, independent work, or they’re great for fast finishers in first and second grades. Busy teachers love these low-prep lessons and activities that are sure to engage their students! With print & digital options, Learning Quests provide a balance of face to face and device-based learning styles for your modern classroom.Why do teachers and students love our Learning Quests?We all k
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1st - 2nd
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1st Grade NGSS Physical Science COMPLETE STEM Unit! Light & Sound- (1-PS4)
This integrated 1st grade STEM curriculum unit is perfect for exploring all of the Next Generation Science and Engineering Standards (NGSS) for physical science! This fun and engaging unit is full of science investigations, engineering challenges, integrated ELA and math activities (CCSS), technology components, and tons of other useful STEM resources! With easy-to-follow lesson plans this unit provides a fluid scope and sequence to guide teachers through the 1st grade Next Generation physical s
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1st
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1-PS4-4
, 1-PS4-2
, 1-PS4-3
, 1-PS4-1
Science of Sublimation - Middle School STEM - Dry Ice Lab - 5E Lesson
Science gets spectacular as students actively engage in phenomena-based inquiry, observation, model creation, and analysis of phase changes and sublimation. Dry ice is the perfect substance to explore this unique phase change!I love finding the wonder of science concepts in every day activities that are exciting for students to explore. My “Science of” series does just that. In this edition, students explore the science of sublimation, when a solid changes into a gas, skipping the liquid phase.
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5th - 8th
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2nd Grade NGSS Physical Science COMPLETE STEM Curriculum Unit Bundle!! (2-PS1)
This unit is a comprehensive STEM curriculum that covers ALL of the Next Generation physical science and engineering standards (NGSS- 2-PS1-1, 2-PS1-2, 2-PS1-3, 2-PS1-4) for 2nd grade and also has built in technology integration options, math application opportunities, and an integrated literacy component in EVERY lesson. Throughout this unit students will be actively engaged in fun, interactive, hands-on, inquiry based learning through student-led activities. These lessons were created and comp
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2nd
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2-PS1-4
, 2-PS1-1
, 2-PS1-2
, 2-PS1-3
Accuracy and Precision Lab: Paper Toss
Make learning accuracy and precision fun with this accuracy and precision paper toss lab. This low prep lab is a great way to teach your students to define accuracy and precision by having them attempt to throw ten paper balls into a trash can at distances of 1 meter, 2 meters, and 3 meters. Your secondary students will love teaming up to record their shots made, their shots attempted, and their shots missed. From their data collected, they will calculate their group’s percent accuracy to determ
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7th - 10th
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Spooky Halloween Science - Middle School STEM - Dry Ice & Sublimation - Activity
Science gets SPOOKY this Halloween as students actively engage in phenomena-based inquiry, observation, model creation, and analysis of phase changes and sublimation. Dry ice is the perfect substance to explore this Halloween with your students! I love finding the wonder of science concepts in every day activities that are exciting for students to explore. My “Science of” series does just that. In this special spooky edition, students explore the science of sublimation, when a solid changes into
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5th - 8th
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Properties of Materials NGSS-Engineering STEM Challenge! -(2-PS1)(2-ETS1)
This engineering lesson was created to give students an engaging and inventive way to apply their understanding of Material Properties! In these Engineering Challenges, the students will create an Invention to solve a problem by working collaboratively through the Engineering Design Process. They will have the opportunity to apply Physical Science content and Engineering Practices from the Next Generation Science Standards! Included: Engineering & Design Process PosterEngineering Design Prop
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2nd - 4th
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NGSS:
2-PS1-1
, 2-PS1-2
Series and Parallel Circuits STAR* Virtual Lab Google Docs™ DINB
When studying Series Circuit, Parallel Circuit, and Ohm's Law, use this complete 'Series and Parallel Circuits' Physical Science Virtual Lab to investigate: “If I take out one of the two bulbs in a circuit, what happens to the other bulb?” Students will manipulate a materials using the simulation in PhET: Students will create a series and a parallel circuit with a battery, wire and two bulbs. Bulbs will be removed and the results recorded. Voltage measurements will be recorded.This single Go
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5th - 10th
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Plant Workbook | Vocabulary, Comparison, Reading Comprehension, Writing
Embark on a captivating learning adventure with "Discovering the Wonders of Nature: Plants," a thoughtfully crafted workbook tailored for lower elementary students. This comprehensive resource covers a spectrum of plant-related topics, seamlessly blending vocabulary exploration, diagram labeling, plant comparisons, reading comprehension exercises, hands-on experiments, and avenues for artistic expression through both art and poetry. Students will navigate through the intriguing stages of plant g
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1st - 3rd
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1-LS1-2
, 3-LS4-3
, 2-LS4-1
, 3-LS4-4
Energy Forms and Changes STAR* Virtual Lab Google Docs™ DINB
When studying Conservation of Energy, Energy Systems and Energy Transfer, use this complete 'Energy Forms and Changes' Physical Science Virtual Lab to investigate: “How can turning a crank, catching falling water, sunlight or boiling water make electricity?” Students will manipulate a materials using the simulation in PhET: Using several different energy forms (mechanical, electrical, thermal, light and chemical) we will look at how energy transfers from a source to several different useful pro
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5th - 10th
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A States of Matter STAR* Virtual Lab for Google Docs™️ DINB
When studying When studying Atoms, Molecules, and States of Matter, use this complete “States of Matter” Physical Science Virtual Lab to investigate: “What determines if water is a solid, liquid or a gas?” Students will manipulate a materials using the simulation in PhET: In a closed system, water molecules will have heat added or removed and the resulting molecular motion will be recorded. Maximum and minimum temperatures will be recorded.This single Google Sheet™ has all the materials to pe
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5th - 10th
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Projectile Motion - Launch Angle STAR* Virtual Lab Google Docs™ DINB
When studying Kinematics, Air Resistance, and Parabolic Curves, use this complete 'Projectile Motion - Launch Angle' Physical Science Virtual Lab to investigate: “Can I launch an object to hit a target with more than one launch angle?” Students will manipulate a materials using the simulation in PhET: Students will find a primary and secondary launch angle for a cannon to hit a target with a constant initial velocity and no air resistance.This single Google Sheet™ has all the materials to perfo
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5th - 10th
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Heating Water STAR* Virtual Lab Google Docs™ DINB
When studying Conservation of Energy, Energy Systems, Energy Transfer, use this complete 'Heating Water' Physical Science Virtual Lab to investigate: “How does water heat?” Students will manipulate a materials using the simulation in PhET: Using the simulation in PhET: "With the simulation set up as shown in the video, add heat and watch the temperatures shown in the thermometers. Heat will also be removed and the results recorded."This single Google Sheet™ has all the materials to perform a
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5th - 10th
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Water Power Laboratory
Energy- Water- Renewable Energy- Lab
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Constance-Dicandia
Water is a renewable energy source and hydro electrical power plants supply about 10% of the electrical energy in the United States. Water Power Laboratory is a hands-on activity which allows children to investigate the power of water and the reasoning behind the design of hydroelectric power plants. It includes analysis questions to encourage students to reflect on their data and a claim- evidence
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3rd - 7th
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Build a Molecule STAR* Virtual Lab Google Docs™ DINB
When studying Molecule Models, use this complete 'Build a Molecule' Physical Science Virtual Lab to investigate: “How are molecular models constructed from chemical formulas?” Students will manipulate a materials using the simulation in PhET: : By dragging atoms from a supply, students will construct molecules and receive a signal when constructed correctly. Students will observe how subscripts and relative atomic sizes are represented in the models.This single Google Sheet™ has all the mater
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5th - 10th
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Potential and Kinetic Energy STAR* Virtual Lab Google Docs™ DINB
When studying Conservation of Energy, Kinetic Energy, and Potential Energy, use this complete 'Potential and Kinetic Energy' Physical Science Virtual Lab to investigate: “Can energy be converted from potential to kinetic without loss?” Students will manipulate a materials using the simulation in PhET: With a given mass, students will explore the relationship of Kinetic and Potential energy and the influence of friction on the system.This single Google Sheet™ has all the materials to perform a
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5th - 10th
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Elements on the Periodic Table STAR* Virtual Lab Google Docs™️ * DINB
When studying measurement and forces, use this complete “Elements on the Periodic Table” Physical Science Virtual Lab to investigate: “How is information about different elements shown on the periodic table?” This single Google Sheet™ has all the materials to perform a virtual experiment, collect, analyze and evaluate the collected data while presenting findings in a single page format – either digital or on paper. A video shows the setup and steps of the lab and also a virtual lab based on the
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5th - 10th
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Electrical Conductors STAR* Virtual Lab Google Docs™ DINB
When studying Electricity, Conductors, and Insulators, use this complete 'Electrical Conductors' Physical Science Virtual Lab to investigate: “What is a conductor of electricity?” Students will manipulate a materials using the simulation in PhET: Several items will either complete or interrupt a circuit, allowing a bulb to light or not light. Meter readings will be taken.This single Google Sheet™ has all the materials to perform a virtual experiment, collect, analyze and evaluate the collected
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5th - 10th
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Ohm's Law V=IR STAR* Virtual Lab Google Docs™ DINB
When studying Ohm's Law, use this complete 'Ohm's Law V=IR' Physical Science Virtual Lab to investigate: “If I take out one of the two bulbs in a circuit, what happens to the other bulb?” Students will manipulate a materials using the simulation in PhET: Students will create a series circuit with a battery, wire and a bulb that will glow. Measurements of voltage and current will be taken, A second battery will be inserted in series with the first battery and voltage, current and bulb brightne
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5th - 10th
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Gravitational Forces STAR* Virtual Lab for Google Docs™ DINB
When studying Gravity, Gravitational Force, Inverse Square Law, and Force Pairs, use this complete 'Gravitational Forces' Physical Science Virtual Lab to investigate: “How do gravitaty forces change when the masses change?” Students will manipulate a materials using the simulation in PhET: By changing the masses, the resulting gravitational force of attraction will be recorded and analyzed. This single Google Sheet™ has all the materials to perform a virtual experiment, collect, analyze and ev
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5th - 10th
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Molecular Geometry STAR* Virtual Lab Google Docs™️ * DINB
When studying measurement and forces, use this complete “Molecular Geometry” Physical Science Virtual Lab to investigate: “What are the angles that atoms with single bonds and a central atom make in molecules?” This single Google Sheet™ has all the materials to perform a virtual experiment, collect, analyze and evaluate the collected data while presenting findings in a single page format – either digital or on paper. A video shows the setup and steps of the lab and also a virtual lab based on t
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5th - 10th
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Model Writing & Rubric , Scientific Argument: Weather & Climate
This document is a sample scientific argument used in the third grade Weather and Climate Unit. It is color coded to match the scientific argument rubric/checklist. It has labels that are color coded to the rubric as well. All scientific language is underlined. The investigation question that the sample writing answers is: Over many years, which island would be best for the toucan reserve? This writing sample can be used to give students background knowledge of what a scientific argument lo
NGSS Light and Sound Integrated Unit, grade 1
This is an all encompassing unit based on the NGSS for grade 1, focusing on light and sound. The unit covers 12 days and includes resources such as literature titles, video links, and hands on activities to provide inquiry based lessons. The unit begins with sound, then introduces light and connects the idea that both sound and light travel in waves.
Driving Questions addressed:
How do people communicate using light and sound?
Why do we see objects?
Why do we hear sounds?
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1st
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Research Project Report Templates Based Learning Astronomy Science Presentation
Unleash Creativity Using the Tools in the Bundle! If you need an all inclusive project to engage and thrill your students this is it!This Picture Perfect Project comes complete with an assembly of formatted:Graphic Design and Layout Templates to Write, Design, and Present Class ReportsStep-by-Step Instructions for Planning and Creating a Research Report for Science, Astronomy and Cosmos StudiesEasy Template Formats to Guide Report Titles, Themes, Content and Picture PlacementsVariety of Exclusi
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8th - 12th
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