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Kindergarten physics centers
Force and Motion Science Kindergarten Activities for NGSS - Activity Bundle
When I first started teaching Kindergarten, I was struggling to find activities that would help my students understand Force & Motion. Been there, too? It's a difficult concept for little learners to grasp! That's why I created this NGSS science bundle of nine activities - to make teaching this new topic stress-free for you (and me!) and mega-engaging for our kiddos!How can you use these 9 activities? ✏️At a Center ✏️As Homework ✏️As Independent Work ✏️During Whole Group Time ✏️A
Grades:
PreK - 1st
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NGSS:
K-PS2-2
, K-PS2-1
Force and Motion Activity Pack
Studying force and motion?! These six science experiments and colorful posters are a must! The easy to follow directions and printable record sheets make the activities perfect to use as science centers, STEM projects or whole class lessons.
INSIDE YOU'LL FIND
--> 10 colorful posters
--> Does it Roll?
--> Racing Ramps
--> Push or Pull
--> Fast or Slow?
--> Domino Bowling
--> Is it Magnetic?
--> Magnet Mazes
The set is a great compliment to our States of Matter A
Grades:
K - 1st
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Also included in: Epic Science Bundle
Epic Science Bundle
Inspire kids to LOVE science with this mega bundle of science units! It's jam packed with easy prep, engaging experiments teaching kids about weather, outer space, force and motion, the 5 senses, plant life cycle, and so much more.The science bundle is perfect to use for whole class lessons, small group work or science stations in Pre-K, Kindergarten, First or Second Grade.INCLUDED SCIENCE UNITS:--> Outer Space--> Weather--> Force and Motion--> 5 Senses--> Plants--> Light, Soun
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PreK - 2nd
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States of Matter Activity Pack
Make learning about states of matter fun for kids with this motivating, easy prep activity pack! It's filled with must-try science experiments and science centers for preschool and kindergarten.INSIDE YOU'LL FIND:* Colorful states of matter posters* Easy prep science journal for recording results* Interactive flap book* Clip and sort activity* States of matter clip cards* 8 hands-on science experiments--> Rainbow Jar--> Water Cycle in a Bag--> Yeast Balloons--> Ice Excavation--> M
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PreK - 1st
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Also included in: Epic Science Bundle
Light, Sound and Heat Activity Pack
Bring light, sound and heat alive for kids with 10 hands-on and motivating science centers and activities. Study light, sound, heat, refraction, reflection, transparent, translucent, opaque, volume and pitch.
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INSIDE YOU'LL FIND:
--> 10 posters
--> Interactive heat, light and sound flap book
--> Name that energy clip cards
--> Paper cup phone science center and record sheet
--> Straw pan
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Grades:
PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: Epic Science Bundle
Energy SCOOT or Write the Room - Labeling Light, Sound and Heat
Energy SCOOT is a great activity for your students to review their understanding of the differences between heat, light and sound. Students will have a blast scooting around the room looking at the pictures and recording the sources of energy on their sheets. This activity will keep your students engaged, active and having fun while showing what they know about energy. Included:*20 Energy SCOOT cards*Directions and Suggestions for use as Energy SCOOT or write the room*Recording Sheet*Answer Key
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: SCOOT Games Growing Bundle
STEM Challenge: Build with Straws
Who knew that a bag of straws could be perfect for five must-try STEM projects?!
--> Build straw towers,
--> Design weight bearing bridges,
--> Make a raft,
--> Create straw mazes,
--> And build straw rockets that really fly!
The center cards, posters, record sheets and easy to follow directions are great to use as STEM centers, makerspaces or science centers.
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Grades:
K - 3rd
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Also included in: Year of STEM Challenges
Gravity Mini-Bundle: Worksheets and EASEL Activities
This mini-bundle is useful for primary students during a unit on gravity. Included activities:* Sorting things that stay in the sky vs. returning to Earth* Identifying gravity in action* Drawing examples of gravity* Drawing what would happen if gravity didn't exist* Fill in blank quiz (includes word bank)UPDATE:I've updated this product and it's now an EASEL activity as well! The EASEL version includes a total of 9 digital pages (some differentiated). Enjoy!If you like this groovy gravity packet
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PreK - 3rd
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NGSS Engineering Design: Rube Goldberg Machines (Motion & Stability)
This is by far my most favorite STEM unit to teach! This also works great for distant learning and I have been over the moon with the results (examples included in the product). And if you don't know what a Rube Goldberg Machine is, no need to worry, I created a scripted, detailed unit for teachers.Combine NGSS engineering design, motion/stability and forces and interactions standards into one unit by teaching Rube Goldberg Machines! In this unit students will create their own Rube Goldberg Mach
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Grades:
K - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, 3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-2
, 3-5-ETS1-1
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Push And Pull Experiment | Force Motion And Gravity Science | Grade K 1
Introduce the scientific method by comparing pushes and pulls. This is an engaging experiment for a forces and interactions unit. This easy prep lab uses simple supplies. Teacher background and easy-to-follow student journal are included. A great way to discover inertia and gravity with K and 1st grade.Students will follow the scientific method to answer the question: Does a push or a pull affect the number of pennies that will fall into a jar?Digital and Distance Learning Approved. This is
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Grades:
K - 2nd
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-3
, K-PS2-1
STEM Challenge: Build with Paper
Grab a batch of ordinary copy paper for four kid-approved STEM projects!
--> Test the flight distance and load capacity of paper airplanes,
--> Make spinning paper helicopters,
--> Build index card towers,
--> And test the strength of different 3D shapes.
The center cards, posters, record sheets and easy to follow directions are great to use as STEM centers, makerspaces or science centers.
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: Year of STEM Challenges
Ramps Science Unit for Preschool and Kindergarten (Simple Machines)
Students will use balls, cars and other objects on ramps as they consider the question, "What affects the way an object rolls down a ramp?" This packet supports the Next Generation Science Standards. The “Science Kids” series is intended to help teachers implement developmentally appropriate, hands-on science activities for children in Preschool, Kindergarten and the early grades. The activities in these packets are based on the scientific method and encourage inquiry-based learning. All activit
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Grades:
PreK - 1st
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NGSS:
K-PS2-2
Also included in: Science Kids... Second Quarter Bundle
Optical Illusions - Pictures Your Students Will Not Believe - Clip Art Included
19 Fantastic Optical Illusions for maths and science centers, warm ups, or just for fun. Great for kids, and just as much fun for adults too. Try one now for yourself ! The Download• 19 Optical illusions - 1 per page• Student quiz sheet• Teachers answer key• All pages are in landscape format for projectors / screens• Clip art - 19 black and white png files at 300dpi• All graphics are digitally drawn by myself to give you crisp clean imagesOptical illusions featured• Ponzo illusion• Kanizsa trian
Pinwheels and The Force of Wind
This is a simple activity that allows students to see that wind is a force. They begin to understand that wind can push and pull, and they can experience first hand how increasing the strength of the force increases the resulting motion.
In this product you will receive:
- a list of materials
- step by step instructions for how to make the pinwheels
- real photos accompanying the instructions to provide clarity
- printable pinwheel template
- science writing paper for student reflections after
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Grades:
K - 1st
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SIMPLE MACHINES FACT PACK- Lever, Pulley, Wheel and Axle, Screw, Ramp, Wedge
SIMPLE MACHINES FACT PACK Are you looking for an easy-to-implement but informative way to teach your students about Simple Machines?This Simple Machines Fact Pack can do just that!Your students will learn the answers to the following questions:What are Simple Machines? What does each Simple Machine do? What parts do they have? How do Simple Machines help?This 100+ page pack teaches about six different simple machines:PulleyLever Wheel & AxleRamp WedgeScrewThis SIMPLE MACHINES Fact Pack incl
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K - 3rd
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Force and Motion Hands On Activities | Bundle STEM Snack Packs
Learn more about Force and Motion with a variety of hands-on, STEM activities. Marble Coasters, MagLev Transportation, Paddle Boat Power, and Magnificent Mazes.----------------------------------------------------These kits were designed to bring more students hands-on STEM experiences at opportunities to explore further at home. Many families ask for ideas for activities, but are faced with obstacles like: limited or not the correct supplies, what activity to even start with, making deeper educa
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K - 5th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
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STEM Challenges for Preschool, Kindergarten and the Early Grades
These 10 STEM challenges will motivate your students to come up with innovative and creative solutions as they are increasing their science and math skills. These STEM activities are most appropriate for children in Kindergarten-2nd Grade, but can be used in Preschool with the support of an adult. ► "Egg Drop" ► "Deliver a Message"► "Bird Beak"► "Floating Pennies"► "Cross the River"► "Marshmallow Tower"► "Marble Roller Coaster"► "Newspaper House"► "Magnet Fish"► "Pom Pom Launcher"All of the ac
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PreK - 2nd
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Sink or Float
Sink or Float Worksheets and Activities - Sink and Float - This unit is designed for young students to begin making predictions about whether or not an object will sink or float. They will use objects to test their guess and will record them on a variety of recording sheets. This is designed for PreK, kindergarten and first grade. It has a variety of activities including labs, experiments, teacher directed activities, cut and paste, coloring, prediction charts and more!Please check the previe
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PreK - 1st
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Science Gravity Activities
Students will love learning about gravity with this packet! Includes:-2 versions of ‘My Gravity book’ 10 page booklet in black and white for kids to color(one with fill in the blank)-Push and pull sort-14 colorful fact posters(2 of which are black and white)-2 KWL charts-1 Fill in the blank printable-2 gravity experiment printablesFollow me by clicking on the green star next to my logo! You'll be the first to learn about new products, updates and sales! ***Please provide feedback to help me crea
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K - 2nd
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Splatter Painting (Art History, Process Art, Jackson Pollock)
Splatter Painting
One of the most colorful, fun, and messy process-art projects around. Not only will the final pieces be gorgeous, but they will be evidence of the math + science + art concepts brought to life in these being created.
Digital Download Includes Three PDFs:
PDF #1: Lesson Plan
• Supplies Needed
• Detailed Directions
• Learning Objectives (Skills Learned)
• Vocabulary
PDF #2: Letter to Families (PERFECT to send home with the piece of art so families know some background on
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PreK - 8th
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Push and Pull Science {Experiments, Activities, Reader and Printables}
Teach your students all about forces and motion with these hands-on activities, experiments, emergent reader and MORE! A great way to encourage scientific thinking and vocabulary with a range of fun activities and recording sheets. Learning about pushes and pulls has never been so ENJOYABLE! 5* review: 'A great way for students to get a better understanding, and a fun way to do it! Thanks so much!'Included are the following …•Introduction to theme and objectives/aims•Pushes and Pulls Around the
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Grades:
PreK - 1st
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Also included in: Science Activities, Investigations and Printables Bundle
Forms of LIGHT Energy - Types of LIGHT Energy Sources DIGITAL Activities
This DIGITAL forms and sources of LIGHT energy science resource is a great way for primary grade students to practice and understand natural and manmade sources of light energy! 30 Types of Heat Light science activities give students fun gaming like practice activities in science centers/stations, whole group instructions, and even for you to use to assess students understanding as tests!Click here to SAVE 20% with my DIGITAL SCIENCE Year Long Bundle!This Resource Includes:A link to BOOM LEARNIN
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Grades:
K - 2nd
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NGSS:
1-PS4-2
Thanksgiving Mayflower STEM Lab Challenge - Boat Buoyancy
This packet will help guide you through a boat building STEM challenge appropriate for all ages that is THANKSGIVING themed! Students will thrive while building a boat out of just tin foil that will hold all 102 passengers of the Mayflower (pennies.)Fonts by Kimberly Geswein.Clip Art by Lindy du Plessis and EduClips.
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Grades:
K - 6th
Push & Pull Walk, Force & Motion, Kindergarten Science, Outdoor Activities
Kick off your force and motion unit with a fun Push and Pull walk. Includes before, during, and after the walk science activities to explore physics, both outdoors and in, with preschool, kindergarten and first grade kids. The Push and Pull Walk Includes: ⭐️Lesson plans with before, during, and after activities to build around your push and pull walk⭐️Push and Pull sorting cards ⭐️Printable “Field Notes” for on-the-walk push and pull observations⭐️Ideas for creating "Push and Pull" paintings ⭐️
Grades:
PreK - 1st
Types:
NGSS:
K-PS2-2
, K-PS2-1
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