Pendulum Period Investigation - MIDDLE & High SCHOOL Science
I designed this activity to bring physics concepts to life through active learning as I've found this is the best way to engage your students and keep them interested.
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Potential and Kinetic Energy Lab
This resource is a Potential and Kinetic Energy Lab. The objective is for students to roll 3 balls down a ramp and determine which ball has the most kinetic energy, based on how far it moves a cup.
Potential Energy Experiment Activity
Guide students through a hands-on physics experiment testing how the speed of objects rolling down an inclined plane relates to potential energy.
Power – Lab Station Activity
A multi-station physics lab activity teaching the concept of power (including horsepower, work, and energy efficiency) through 9 rotating stations combining hands-on measurement, research, video analysis, reading, and knowledge checks.
Projectile Motion – Lab Station Activity
A multi-station physics lab activity teaching projectile motion (initial velocity, launch angle) through hands-on measurement, research, reading, and knowledge-check stations built around a catapult/paper-football theme.
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Refraction – Lab Station Activity
A 9-station physics lab activity on light refraction (Snell's Law) for a self-directed 30-45 minute lesson: a reading passage, station cards, a lab passport/answer booklet, a video-response worksheet, a knowledge-check quiz, and bonus word scramble/word search.
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Renewable Energy Experiments & Design Challenge Pack
A multi-chapter STEM curriculum pack teaching the physics and engineering behind renewable energy technologies (solar, wind, hydro/ocean, and likely more) so students can approach energy design challenges like engineers.
Science Action Labs Air Science: Active Science with Air
Teach air-science concepts (air pressure, gas properties, breathing/respiration in humans/animals/plants, Bernoulli's principle, carbon dioxide, barometers, siphons) through hands-on hypothesis-driven experiments framed around Newton's scientific method.
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Science Action Labs Electricity & Magnetism
Teach electricity and magnetism concepts (magnetic force, compasses, electromagnets, static electricity, electroscopes, electrical circuits, generating electricity) through hands-on experiments.
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Science Action Labs Physical Science: Matter and Motion
Teach physical science concepts (matter, properties of matter, elasticity, motion, and Newton's First Law) through hands-on experiments, framed around Newton's laws.
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Science Action Labs Science Fun: Activities to Encourage Students to Think and Solve Problems
Science Action Labs Science Fun: Activities to Encourage Students to Think and Solve Problems This amazing resource is a practical teaching tool designed for educators, both in traditional classroom settings and homeschool environments.
Science Action Labs Science Puzzlers: Solving Science Mysteries
A collection of 31 hands-on science 'puzzler' activities and demonstrations covering physics concepts (gravity, magnetism, balance, motion, light) framed as mysteries for students to solve.
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Science Action Labs Sound & Light
A hands-on physical-science workbook of lab activities exploring sound and light concepts (e.g. mirrors, sound waves, rainbow lab) for classroom demonstration or individual student use.
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Science Popcorn Activity | Heat Transfer Lab
This resource is a Science Popcorn Activity Heat Transfer Lab . This activity is focused on Convection, Conduction, & Radiation. Students will follow procedures, document their observations, collect data and so much more.
Science Projects for Preschoolers: Volume 1
A set of three hands-on preschool science activities introducing the five senses, primary/secondary color mixing, and basic physics concepts (gravity, friction, inclined planes) through play-based experiments.
Science Projects for Preschoolers: Volume 2
A set of three hands-on preschool science activities introducing sound/vibration, weather observation and tracking, and static electricity through play-based experiments and crafts.
Simple machines
Table of contents: p.4 Text with illustrations: Simple machines and forces p.5 Questions p.6 Answer key p.7-8 Text with illustrations: Inclined plane p.9 Questions p.10 Answer key p.11-12 Lab : Inclined plane p.13-14 Text with…
Some Like it Hot Heat Worksheet
This heat worksheet is perfect for helping students understand how heat affects different objects. By placing items in direct sunlight or under a heat lamp, they can see the effects for themselves and record their observations.
Sound Energy Two Lesson Unit: Lesson Plan, Printables, Powerpoint and Quiz
Sound Energy Two Lesson Unit: Lesson Plan, Printables, Powerpoint and Quiz This comprehensive teaching resource introduces the concept of sound energy to grade 4 and grade 5 students. The Sound Energy mini-unit is divided into two distinct lesson plans supplemented with 10 printable worksheets, an animated powerpoint presentation, and…
Static Electricity Experiments for Elementary School
Teach elementary students the basics of static electricity through a set of simple, safe hands-on experiments.
Static Electricity – Lab Station Activity
Engage students with static electricity/electrostatics concepts through a rotating 9-station hands-on lab activity.
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STEM Activity Packet
Provide 28 independent hands-on STEM/science experiment activities with supply lists and instructions for classroom, camp, or independent/group use.
Storytime Discoveries: Physical Science: Read-Aloud Stories and Demonstrations About Physical Science
Storytime Discoveries: Physical Science Storytime Discoveries: Physical Science is an engaging teaching resource that combines storytelling with hands-on demonstrations for first through third grade students. Its focus is on making physical science understandable and captivating for young learners.
Straw Tower Challenge - HIGH SCHOOL - STEM Engineering
Straw Tower STEM Challenge for High School Students. My Straw Tower Challenge is an excellent way to get your students' excited for STEM in an engaging hands-on way. It also is a great way to introduce them to the world of engineering.