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Middle school physical science resources for Easel Activities
5 STEM Activities Desert Island STEM Challenge Bridge Catapult Raft Hut STEAM
If your students enjoy doing STEM or STEAM activities, they will LOVE this set of 5 fully-planned out challenges! All five themed STEM challenges center around the story of a shipwrecked traveler stranded on a deserted island. After watching an introductory “movie trailer” and hearing the story of the shipwreck, students will read five of the traveler's diary entries. Each entry will challenge them to design and build something to help him survive and get back to civilization!These STEM challeng
Grades:
4th - 7th
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Element Families of the Periodic Table Informational Text Distance Learning
This Element Families of the Periodic Table Informational Text Activity will give your students a visual introduction to the families of the periodic table, including the element behaviors, uses, and common properties! This product includes eight mini-posters, one for each of the element families on the main group of the periodic table: Alkali Metals, Alkaline Earth Metals, Boron Group, Carbon Group, Nitrogen Group, Oxygen Group, Halogens, and Noble Gases. The mini-posters give overview informat
Subjects:
Grades:
8th - 10th
NGSS:
HS-PS1-1
Newton's Laws of Motion Poster Project/Doodle Note Set
Use this Newton's 3 Laws Doodle poster project with your students to engage them in meaningful application of science concepts! Review the laws of motion with this printable that gives examples to help students refine their understanding of Newton's 3 Laws of Motion. Four student pages can be copied side by side on 11 x 17 paper to make a newspaper-style poster. (Great for hallway displays!) This reviews each of the laws of motion using fun doodle-style tasks. Print and go Easel Ready! Studen
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-PS2-2
, MS-PS2-1
Also included in: Physical Science Bundle: Lessons, Games, Doodle Notes and MORE!
Scientific Method Activity Worksheets: Gummy Bears Science Experiment Candy Math
Scientific Method: This scientific method gummy bears lab is a fun way to have students learn about the scientific method.This lab contains the following:1. Question: What will happen to gummy bears if they are placed into different solutions: Water, Vinegar, Water and Baking soda, Water and Salt?2. Make Observations3. Developing a hypothesis4. Procedure5. Data Tables6. Graphing7. Post-Lab QuestionsImportant: This lesson is in my Scientific Method Activities Bundle(35% OFF!)Also Check ou
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Grades:
4th - 10th
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Chemical Bonds: Ionic Bonding and Covalent Bonding Activities and Worksheets
This download contains a 25 page STUDENT WORKBOOK! It's a book. You can highlight. There are notes. You can draw. There is practice (LOTS of practice!) There are explanations, examples, activities, a project, review, and everything you EVER wanted when teaching chemical bonds in physical science! Please, PLEASE see the preview. It shows almost all student pages of the workbook. The workbook includes:1. Overview of bonding, why it occurs, how it occurs, types of bonds2. What is a chemical formula
Subjects:
Grades:
8th - 9th
Also included in: Physical Science Curriculum
Kinetic & Potential Energy Practice Worksheets
Review Kinetic and Potential Energy with this easy to use and check worksheet covering identifying points and solving equations. This resource includes 5 pages of student practice. 3 pages where students identify points (highest amount of kinetic energy, potential energy is decreasing, etc.)2 pages where students will solve using the kinetic and potential energy equationsWho is this resource for?This resource can be used by classroom teachers, tutors, and parents of students in grades 6-9. It pr
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 9th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-PS3-2
, MS-PS3-1
Also included in: Energy & Work Unit
NO PREP Physical and Chemical Changes to Matter Activity Claims Evidence CER
Students read 4 short and engaging informational text passages about physical changes and chemical reactions, then complete a CER for each section using evidence from the text for each one. INCLUDES DIGITAL GOOGLE SLIDES VERSION! ⭐ Find this at a huge discount in our Physical Science CER Bundle! ⭐The CERs focus on evidence of a physical versus a chemical change. Concepts included include physical and chemical changes to matter and the terms exergonic and endothermic. Each of the 4 Sections (1
Subjects:
Grades:
7th - 10th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-PS1-2
, MS-PS1-5
Electromagnetic Spectrum - Reading Comprehension Worksheets
Do your students struggle with scientific literacy? Do you find yourself at a loss for how to promote vocabulary retention? Are waning attention spans becoming a larger and larger problem in your classroom from year to year? If you answered yes to any of those questions then this resource is for you. I believe that teaching literacy is the job of every teacher, not just the heroes in English and Language Arts. And the only way we can help our students improve is by modeling and giving them chanc
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-PS4-2
, MS-PS4-3
Also included in: Physical Science Reading Comprehension Bundle
Thermal Energy Transfer Task Cards Activity: Convection, Conduction & Radiation
These task cards are a great way for students to improve their skills and knowledge of thermal energy.
This product contains 24 cards which has students identify a picture as being an example of conduction, convection or radiation. A recording sheet and an answer key are included. Blank cards are also included for questions to be added, if wanted.
Important: If you enjoyed this product, check out my other Science Task Cards:
All of the Cootie Catchers below are in my: Science Task Card Bundl
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 9th
Types:
Mass, Volume & Density Color-by-Number
Looking for a fun, engaging way to review mass, volume & density with your students? Try my color-by-number activity! I teach 8th grade boys & even they LOVED this!You may see this product in its entirety by clicking on preview above.*****************************************************************************Your download will include:-worksheet-color-by-number template for the kids-answer keys for both the worksheet & color-by-number template****************************************
Grades:
4th - 9th
Types:
STEM Activities Pioneer Challenge Science Bundle Set of 5 STEM Projects
This is a set of 5 STEM challenges centered around the story of a pioneer family. After hearing about their travels west during the Land Rush of 1889, students will read about different parts of the journey. Each one will challenge them to design something to help the family build their new life.Includes 5 different STEM projects:Thirsty Travelers: Design A Water FilterHome Sweet Home: Construct A CabinWhose Territory?: Build A TowerBath Time: Solar Water HeaterDigging A Well: Design A Rock Move
Grades:
4th - 7th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-PS3-4
, 4-PS3-4
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
...
Fun Winter STEM Activities Projects Science Parachute Tower Snowball Shooter
This set of winter STEM challenges are centered around the story of a group of stranded arctic explorers who need your students' help to survive!Begin by showing students the "movie trailer" (preview video) to build interest. After hearing the story of the failed expedition, students will read 5 diary entries. Each one presents a problem to solve and will challenge them to design something to help the group make it back to base camp.Includes 5 separate winter STEM challenges:Arctic Architect: Co
Grades:
4th - 7th
Doodle Notes for Heat Transfer | Science Doodle Notes
Heat Transfer Doodle Notes These doodle notes teach students about how heat moves via conduction, convection and radiation. Doodle notes help provide visual triggers that improve focus, memory and learning and are useful in helping students visualize science concepts. Doodle notes can be used for initial instruction OR as a study sheet for students to review. An answer key is included as well as a few versions of the student doodle sheet so that you can pick one that best matches your students
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 7th
Also included in: Physical Science Bundle: Lessons, Games, Doodle Notes and MORE!
Scientific Method Independent/Dependent Experimental Variables & Questions Game
This one is AWESOME! Explore the fundamentals of experimental design: independent variable, dependent variable, control variables and, articulate the question that will guide the scientific investigation. Students will arrange variable cards on a shuffleboard and based on their arrangement, formulate a question to investigate the relationship between their independent and dependent variables. Thirteen experimental scenarios to choose from. No additional materials are required to complete this a
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 9th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS1-5
, MS-ETS1-2
, 3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-3
...
Ionic & Covalent Bonds Color-by-Number
Looking for a fun, engaging way to review ionic & covalent bonds with your students? Try my color-by-number activity! I teach 8th grade boys & even they LOVED this!You may see this product in its entirety by clicking on preview above.*****************************************************************************Your download will include the following:-worksheet-color-by-number template for the kids-answer keys for both the worksheet & color-by-number template**************************
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Grades:
6th - 10th
Types:
Elements of the Periodic Table Worksheet
Simple but effective periodic table of the elements worksheet for supporting NGSS MS-PS1-1! Great for those days you need students to get extra practice or for a sub plan. Students get much more fluent at using the table with this assignment!⭐ Find this at a big discount in our COMPLETE PERIODIC TABLE UNIT! ⭐This is a TIME-CONSUMING print-and-go worksheet designed to help familiarize students with using the Periodic Table and get them finding information a little bit quicker. They practice fi
Subjects:
Grades:
7th - 10th
Types:
NGSS:
HS-PS1-1
, MS-PS1-1
Also included in: Middle School Physical Science Worksheet Bundle Set
Chemical and Physical Changes Task Cards (Properties of Matter Activity)
These task cards are a great way for students to improve their skills and knowledge of chemical and physical changes.
This product contains 24 cards which have students identify each illustration as either a chemical or physical change. A recording sheet and an answer key are included. Blank cards are also included for questions to be added, if wanted.
Important: If you enjoyed this product, check out my other Science Task Cards:
All of the Cootie Catchers below are in my: Science Task Card
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 9th
Types:
Tides and Eclipses - Reading Comprehension Worksheets
Do your students struggle with scientific literacy? Do you find yourself at a loss for how to promote vocabulary retention? Are waning attention spans becoming a larger and larger problem in your classroom from year to year? If you answered yes to any of those questions then this resource is for you. I believe that teaching literacy is the job of every teacher, not just the heroes in English and Language Arts. And the only way we can help our students improve is by modeling and giving them chanc
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-1
Also included in: Earth's Place in the Universe Bundle
Calculating Density | Solving for D=m/v Formula Practice, Maze & Word Search
Students will enjoy calculating density with EzPz Science Formulas. These density formula problems have students solving equations for density, mass and volume in a fun and engaging way! A perfect review for state testing! This is a No Prep Activity! Perfect to use in interactive notebooks- just print and go!Includes 3 student pages - Fun maze with 6 density word problems to solve- Word search with density key words (students must answer clues to get key words) - Solving for density, mass and vo
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Types:
Sound Waves - Reading Comprehension Worksheets
Do your students struggle with scientific literacy? Do you find yourself at a loss for how to promote vocabulary retention? Are waning attention spans becoming a larger and larger problem in your classroom from year to year? If you answered yes to any of those questions then this resource is for you. I believe that teaching literacy is the job of every teacher, not just the heroes in English and Language Arts. And the only way we can help our students improve is by modeling and giving them chanc
Subjects:
Grades:
7th - 10th
NGSS:
MS-PS4-1
, MS-PS4-2
Also included in: Physical Science Reading Comprehension Bundle
Physical Properties and Chemical Properties of Matter Reading Article Worksheet
Students read an article about physical and chemical properties of matter and answer text-dependent questions. INCLUDES BOTH GOOGLE SLIDES AND PRINT VERSIONS! ⭐ We offer a COMPLETE UNIT for Physical and Chemical Changes!This purchase includes TWO VERSIONS:Shorter Version: Includes a 1-page article on physical and chemical properties of matter plus a 1-page worksheet with text-dependent questions.Longer Version: Includes a 2-page article on physical and chemical properties, the difference bet
Subjects:
Grades:
7th - 10th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-PS1-2
, MS-PS1-5
Also included in: Physical Science Reading Comprehension Articles Bundle
The States of Matter Task Cards (Change of Phase Activity: Solid, Liquid, Gas)
States of Matter Task Cards: These task cards are a great way for students to practice their skills with questions about the states of matter.
This product contains 24 cards with multiple choice questions about the states of matter. A recording sheet and an answer key are included. Blank cards are also included for questions to be added, if wanted.
Important: Check out my other products on the States of Matter:
1. Task Cards
2. Cootie Catchers
3. Accordio
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Grades:
4th - 9th
Types:
Snap Circuits Electricity Unit - Lessons, Experiments, Circuits, Batteries, More
Explore the fascinating world of electricity with Snap Circuits Electricity Unit - Lessons, Experiments, and More! This comprehensive resource is designed to engage students in eight interactive Snap Circuit experiments, providing hands-on learning experiences that reinforce essential electricity concepts. Ideal for both classroom and home settings, these fully illustrated lessons are written in friendly language, making them accessible and enjoyable for students.► What's Included?1. Comprehensi
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-PS3-4
, 4-PS3-4
, MS-PS3-2
, 4-PS3-3
, MS-PS3-3
...
Also included in: Snap Circuits Electricity Bundle - Units 1 and 2
Light and Color: Reflection, Refraction and Absorption Labs
These labs are perfect for helping students explore how reflection, refraction and absorption work. The labs that are included are as follows:**Student lab sheets are included for each lab, they have places for students to record their hypothesis, materials, observations and conclusions. (question and procedures are already on the sheet). Teacher explanations are also included!Lab 1: "What will happen to the view of the penny as we add water to the cup?" Students see how refraction makes it pos
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Types:
Also included in: Light and Color Bundle : The Complete Set
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