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8th grade physics projects
Paper Roller Coasters - Marble Tracks Made From Paper
Learn the principles of motion by building paper roller coasters with your students. Build marble runs using only paper and tape. The Paper Roller Coaster templates have been used in schools in all 50 states and over 30 countries. The download includes templates for building twelve different pieces, an instruction manual with over 90 color photographs, and four lessons designed for grade levels from fourth grade up through high school physics classes. The preview gives directions and template
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4th - 12th
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Roller Coaster Physics - Force and Motion STEM Project
End your Force and Motion Unit with a BANG! This ready-to-implement resource is the perfect project to assess your students' knowledge of Force and Motion. In this STEM activity, students will act as engineers (hired by a local theme park) to design and build a prototype for a new and more exciting ride. Students will be provided with 2-3 days worth of research and planning and will then work in groups to design, build, test and revise their project. At the completion of this project, students
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7th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-PS2-4
, HS-PS2-2
, MS-PS2-2
, HS-PS2-1
, HS-PS2-4
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The NASCAR Project: Forces & Motion
Description:Are you teaching your students about forces and motion? If so, the NASCAR Project is my FAVORITE way to teach my students about those concepts! Students complete a series of NASCAR-themed races/investigations to learn about Newton's laws of motion, inertia, acceleration, collisions, and practice their science and engineering skills! All the resources in this bundle are designed for in-person and at-home learning plus everything is editable. What's Included:Intro to the NASCAR Project
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5th - 9th
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MS-PS2-2
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-PS2-1
Newton's Laws of Motion Activities Bundle - Doodle Notes, Foldable, Project
You can save 30% by purchasing my Newton's Laws bundle. This download contains eight of my activities which are linked to Newton's Laws. Below, you will see an outline of what you will get with your purchase. Included in this Bundle:★ Newton's Laws Foldable | Direct Link |The foldable will require students to define the target vocabulary word, draw a picture, and apply the information by generating examples and non-examples for each vocabulary term. ★ Newton's Laws Doodle Notes | Direct Link |S
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6th - 8th
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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6th - 8th
Paper Roller Coaster Project- Potential & Kinetic Energy
*The Paper Roller Coaster templates are not included! Those can be found at paperrollercoasters.com. Description:Do you need an exciting way to teach your students about potential and kinetic energy? If so, the Paper Roller Coaster Project is the perfect solution! This is by far my students' favorite project throughout the school year! In this project based learning opportunity students are challenged to make the most thrilling and safe paper roller coaster! Students will present their paper
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6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-PS3-2
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-PS3-5
, MS-PS3-1
Newton's Laws of Motion | Color By Number Bundle | 1st 2nd 3rd Law Worksheets
You can save over 30% by purchasing my Newton's Laws Color By Number Bundle. This download contains four color-by numbers related to Newton's Laws of Motion. Below, you will see an outline of what you will get with your purchase. Color By Numbers Included:Newton's 1st Law of Motion | Direct Link |Concepts Include: Net Force, Balanced and Unbalanced ForcesNewton's 2nd Law of Motion | Direct Link |Concepts include qualitative and quantitative questions related to force, mass, and acceleration of o
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6th - 8th
Energy Transformations Project - Comic Activity - Fun Assessment
Students of all ages love comics. In this project, students will create a comic strip that demonstrates their understanding of at least six energy transformations. For example, one panel could have a comic character that is toasting bread with a caption that reads "electrical energy is transformed into thermal energy." I have included a student direction page which includes 15 possible energy transformations and sets clear project guidelines.The comics look great on a bulletin board or inside a
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Physical Science Activities - Mega Bundle
Roller Coaster STEM Activity : Paper Roller Coasters
Build a roller coaster while learning about kinetic and potential energy in this engaging STEM challenge! Your students will love learning about the physics of roller coasters! Students research, plan, build, and test marble roller coasters made of paper and tape. This is a yearly favorite! Students apply their understanding of kinetic and potential energy transformations as they create 4 thrills in their paper coasters. This is an annual favorite in my class!Also includes an interactive les
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5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-PS3-2
, 4-PS3-1
, MS-PS3-5
, MS-PS3-1
Also included in: Kinetic and Potential Energy Bundle for Middle School
Light and Sound Color By Number - Mini Bundle - Includes 2 Worksheets
You can save 20% on my light and sound color by numbers by purchasing this bundle. Color By Numbers Included:Light Color By Number | Direct Link |Concepts Include: Light Waves, Reflection, Refraction, AbsorptionSound Color By Number | Direct Link |You might also like the following Light and Waves Activities:Light FoldableWaves - Color By NumberTypes of Waves Foldable - Frayer Model FormatElectromagnetic spectrum Color By Number•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Let's
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6th - 8th
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Advanced Paper Roller Coaster Templates
If you're ready for a challenge, try building these twelve new designs to add some extra excitement to your Paper Roller Coaster. Templates include the tipping switch, rotating arm, mini-funnel, switchbacks, zigzags, and the half-pipe. Download directions will also include a link to watch instructional videos for each of the new templates. Each set of advanced templates may be used for one home or classroom only. These templates are meant as an addition to the standard templates.Purchase include
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4th - 12th
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Physics Science Experiment STEM projects MEGA pack of 50 learning labs
PREVIEW AVAILABLE!LIKE WHAT YOU SEE? CHECK OUT OTHER STEM RESOURCES IN MY SHOP!I've redesigned and cleaned up all of my 50 stem labs in this new version. What's new? They're cleaner looking and a bit prettier. Along with new cover graphics, they also have new category tags that allow you to cross-reference them with other labs, so you can work with similar materials or themes. These indexes and alphabetical listings are a huge bonus! This is the kind of thing you'll want to print, hole-punch, an
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
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Gifted and Talented Unit - Time Travel Research and Design Project
★ ★ Gifted and Talented - Time Travel Research and Design Project★ ★The purpose of this unit is for students to investigate the philosophies of time and time travel. The students will apply this information to designing their own time travel vehicle and method.About This Unit:★Check it out!: This unit is included in the Gifted and Talented Upper Elementary Units Bundle at a discounted price!This middle-grades unit provides support for student to research philosophies of time and time travel an
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6th - 8th
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Create an Instrument: Sound Waves Project-Based Learning for Physical Science
This is a five-part project-based learning activity for students about sound waves. This project allows students to take their knowledge of sound waves and apply it to creating their own musical instrument, advertisement for that instrument and a music video. This can be done after a unit on sound waves and energy or throughout.This resource includes a workbook for students to:♬Complete research on sound waves, mediums and different materials used for instruments.♬Learn about how different mediu
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7th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-PS4-1
, MS-PS4-2
, MS-ETS1-1
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Rube Goldberg simple machine project
This is a 2 page description/procedure/rubric for a Rube Goldberg project. I gave my class 2 full weeks to work on this. They are provided with minimal materials, the rest is gathered from home (recyclable materials, toys, etc..). A PowerPoint presenation accompanies the Rube Goldberg machine. My students LOVED doing this and they learned a lot about simple machines as well.
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5th - 12th
End of Year Physics Activity - Interact, Discuss and Learn
This is a great icebreaker for the first days of your physics classroom. Students will get a taste of physics as they watch videos and discuss the physics behind different phenomena. Everything is editable and ready to use!Ever watched a video on TV, Youtube, Facebook, or Instagram that left you in awe, wondering, "How did that work?" This activity is filled with clips just like that, which will leave students wanting to learn more and more about physics. Students Will:1) Watch a series of stimu
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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NGSS:
HS-PS2-2
, HS-PS3-1
, HS-PS2-1
Also included in: First Week of Physics | Back To School Bundle with Icebreakers
Newton's Laws of Motion Project | Comic Strip Activity | 1st 2nd 3rd Law
Students will demonstrate their knowledge of Newton's Three Laws of Motion by creating a comic strip story that exemplifies one of the laws. This Newton's Law's project blends art and science to help students gain a deeper understanding. What is included?★ Student direction page (PDF + Editable PowerPoint Doc)★ Grading rubric (PDF + Editable PowerPoint Doc)★ Four different comic strip templates★ A comic accordion foldable How can this product be used in your classroom?✔ As an assessment to end y
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5th - 8th
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Egg Drop Contest -- Algebra & Physics STEM - 21st Century Math Project
This 21st Century Math Project is a tremendous opportunity to integrate subjects in a math classroom. Hands-on STEM based learning for hands-on students. Along using basic algebra skills to solve basic physics problems, students will engage in reflective writing and use data to support decisions. In this 16 page document, you are given a mapping to the Content Standards, an outline for how to implement the project, handout resources for students to use in collecting data and an optional follow-u
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7th - 12th
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"Rube Goldberg" Simple Machines WebQuest & Construction Project
Learning about Simple Machines with a "Rube Goldberg" construction project gives students an opportunity to research information and then apply that knowledge to a hands-on project they design and build with their team. First, students complete a short WebQuest / Internet Scavenger Hunt to learn (or reinforce) the basics of simple machines. Then, with their team, they design and build a project that utilizes that knowledge from recycled materials. The project was created for grades 7-8 but co
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6th - 8th
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Create Your Own Line Rider To Music
Create Your Own Line Rider To Music:This is a fantastic way to get your kids to listen and analyze music. They will have so much fun making their Line Rider, that they won't even know they are learning about mood, dynamics, etc. My sixth graders were obsessed with this project. Many even worked on it at home during their spare time! This project will take several days to complete.What is Line Rider?Line Rider is a free internet designing game. It was originally created in September 2006.The
Winter & Christmas STEM / STEAM Activity - Paper Snowman Engineering Challenge!
WINTER & CHRISTMAS STEM / STEAM ACTIVITY - Paper Snowman Engineering Challenge!This Fun Winter STEAM Activity Includes:2 interactive student worksheets with pictures1 conclusion question worksheetBackground informationKey vocabularyList of materialsScience & Engineering Concepts Covered:3D shapesStructural stabilityMeasurementTeamworkMeeting engineering requirementsTime managementStudents will have so much fun designing and building their own paper snowmen!Click VIEW PREVIEW above to see
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3rd - 12th
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Quadratic Catapult -- Physics & Algebra STEM - 21st Century Math Project
This 21st Century Math Project is a tremendous opportunity to integrate subjects in an Algebra 2 or PreCalculus classroom. Hands-on STEM based learning for hands-on student. Along using quadratic functions skills to solve projectile motion physics problems, students will engage in reflective writing and construction and design. In this 25 page document you will be given a mapping to the Content Standards, an outline for how to implement the project, handout resources for students to use in colle
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8th - 12th
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Designing a Roller Coaster using the Law of Conservation of Energy
In this great hands on activity students will need to follow the Law of Conservation of Energy to create blueprints to their own roller coaster. The students will need to calculate the over all mass, height, PE and KE of their roller coaster at various spots long it's path while keeping in mind their linear blueprints must be to scale, in color and very accurate. This document has everything you need to help your students master these skills. All you need to do is help your students bring the
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8th - 12th
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Slow Can Race STEM Forces in Motion Activity/ Experiment: Creating Friction
This interactive STEM activity is always a highlight of my forces and motion unit! This activity is perfect to reinforce the concepts of forces and friction. Students need to cover or wrap a regular can in different materials to se how they affect the speed a can can travel down a ramp. Students experiment to see how friction affects motion. Set the stage by building up the idea that this is a race- THEN explain that the SLOWEST can is the winner! Students often wrap all kinds of materials
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3rd - 8th
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