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Physics Projects
Bring physics concepts to life with projects that involve experimentation and observation. This collection includes studies of motion, energy transformations, and force interactions. By integrating these physics projects into your teaching, you can inspire curiosity and deepen comprehension of natural laws.
Banked Curves – Whodunnit PBL
Science, Physics, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects
This is an engaging, problem-based inquiry activity that gets your students to examine banked curves to solve a real-life problem and learn to think critically. Designed for science students in high school physics, this activity is NGSS, Common Core, and STEM-aligned and uses common experiences and materials to apply your lessons in a meaningful way. Your resource is fully editable and can be uploaded to your class site or printed for students' use. Learning Goals: - Develop a set of reliable mathematical procedures that can be used to solve a real-world problem - Properly draw free body diagrams for objects on an inclined plane - Perform calculations using the centripetal acceleration equation Prerequisites: - Newton’s Second Law - Free Body Diagrams - Centripetal Force and Acceleration NGSS HS-PS2-1 Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions This activity will motivate and engage your students and force them to think critically, analyze a common situation, apply what they’ve learned in a meaningful way, problem-solve and work collaboratively. In this activity, your students’ job is to: 1) Apply what they have learned both inside and outside the classroom to solve the posed problem in the best way possible 2) Conduct their own research to decide if they need to learn anything else in order to solve the problem 3) Make sure they answer all the questions you asked them by collecting data and providing evidence and reasoning for their responses. Your complete resource includes a student and teacher version. The student version contains the basic information they can use to design and carry out their experiment. The teacher version includes the answer key, look-fors as well as teacher tips tricks to make everything go smoothly. If you have any questions, please send me an email – devon@teachwithfergy.com
Author Teach With Fergy
Tags Banked Curves, Banking On Physics, Project Based Learning, Practice Problems, Physical Science
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Albert Einstein
Social Studies, ELA, History, History: Europe, Science, Physics, Research, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Albert Einstein Guide students to research the renowned physicist Albert Einstein with this complete 6-page resource. Students begin by gathering facts and citing quality sources on a provided worksheet. Next, they use their research to draft a 5-paragraph essay, following clear instructions and tips. A peer review checklist and grading rubric aligned to Common Core ELA standards support the drafting process. Whether used as a full research project or individual activities, these materials scaffold the research and writing process step-by-step. The organizer builds notetaking skills; the outline structures the essay format; the checklist facilitates peer review; and the rubric assesses the final product. Suitable for grades 8-11, this resource develops key research, writing, revision, and assessment skills. Edit the rubric as needed with the included Google Sheet file.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Research, Essay, Notetaking, Outlining
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Marie Curie
Social Studies, ELA, History, History: Europe, Science, Physics, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Few scientists are more celebrated than Marie Curie, the first women to win a Nobel Prize. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently learn about and summarize the life of the "mother of radioactivity" with this engaging research planner and essay assignment. This carefully scaffolded and easy-to-assign-AND-assess resource has been designed to guide student learning from Marie Curie fact-collection to the careful development of a five-paragraph research essay. Teaching this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the background research and note-taking worksheet (you could also ONLY hand this out if you want a shorter lesson!). Once students have found their facts and sources, provide them with the essay outline activity, which guides them step-by-step through the requirements of a short research essay. From there, drafting their essay, using the provided peer review checklist, and submitting their final draft will be no problem at all. And then you can assess their work with the provided Common Core rubric! Use this entire resource as a complete research lesson or just part of it as a short research activity or sub plan! This TeachSimple download includes: - A Marie Curie essay writing assignment with directions, requirements, research essay writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-tied grading rubric - An editable rubric, provided as a link, that lets you make adjustments to the grade values and guidelines. This link is provided as as Google Sheet specifically built for integration into Google Classroom, although you can also modify it for use in other Learning Management Systems (LMSs) - A Marie Curie biography and note-taking worksheet that will guide your students through information gathering. This straightforward two-page handout includes instructions for background research, a fun drawing section, and an area to cite quality sources and organize conducted research - A research essay outlining worksheet, so students build on their Marie Curie notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper - All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Research, Essay, Notetaking, Outlining, Marie Curie
Conservation of Energy Culminating PBL
Science, Physics, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects
Conservation of Energy Culminating PBL: An Enriching Resource for Physics Students Conservation of Energy Culminating PBL is an immersive resource that drives high school physics students to explore the crucial concept of Conservation of Energy in depth. As a problem-based learning resource, it encourages students to analyse real-world problems, thus sharpening their critical thinking skills and enabling them to apply learned theories in practical situations. Perfect for both traditional classrooms and homeschooling settings, this educational tool can be incorporated into group assignments or individual tasks. A Curriculum -Aligned Activity Supporting Hands-On Engagement This activity follows NGSS , Common Core , and STEM specifications for effective instruction. It guides students towards understanding energy from different angles through computational modeling and designing prototypes under defined constraints. The main objective involves applying key principles such as the work-energy theorem and conservation of energy for problem-solving. The exercise allows students an opportunity to test their engineering skills by creating prototypes that mimic real-world processes while maintaining safety norms. An Effective Educational Tool with Positive Feedback from Users User feedback praises the product’s adherence to educational standards along with its ability to inspire student motivation towards exploring energy-related topics. Additionally, the editable feature allows educators to tailor it according to specific needs or preferences. In conclusion: The resource assists students in understanding how physicists resolve real-life challenges using concepts such as Newton's Laws (especially Newton’s Second Law), friction plus subtopics related types of Energy etc. An outstanding feature is its comprehensive curriculum coverage - from basic aspects like modelling energy on macroscopic scales where motions and relative positions account energies amidst particles till exciting areas like energy conversion adhering to guidelines and cost limitations. The tool comes supplied with evaluation tools and tips for smooth engagement. Other available sub-topics include aspects of Physics (for instance, Scientific Method,Banked Curves) and Chemistry(such as Polymers). For queries or support, reach out at devon@teachwithfergy.com .
Author Teach With Fergy
Tags Conservation Of Energy, Problem-based Learning, Physics Curriculum, Computational Modeling, Engineering Skills
The Electric Home - Electricity PBL Project
Science, Physics, Grade 8, 9, 10, Activities, Projects
I created this unit because I wanted to inject some real-life information into our electricity unit which is usually just filled with notes, worksheets, and other activities. I decided instead to do a flipped unit whereby I'd provide my students with all their notes ahead of time then use our class time to work on our project. This project will work very well for a wide range of grades as it can be easily tailored to fit your class. It's fully editable so you can add, remove, or change anything that you don't think will fit well with your class. To ensure it meets your classroom needs, I've included two different submission and marking criteria. One pair for lower levels and one for higher-level learners. Furthermore, this project can be given to different grade levels and all that needs to be altered are the teacher's expectations and standards while marking. Myinspirationfor this unit is the company, Tesla. I'm a self-proclaimed fanboy of the company and love their innovations and their desire for a greener future. However, as your students progress through this unit, they will discover other means of energy production, storage, and use. The project is broken down into two parts. The first part has the students researching the creation, use, and storage of solar energy. This should take between 8-12 days. The second part involves them putting that knowledge to use as they create a tangible representation of what they've learned. For this portion of the project, I gave them 3 class periods plus 10 days at home for a total of 11-15 class periods plus 10 additional days at home. This project covers the following NGSS: • MS-PS3-2 • MS-PS3-3 • HS-PS3-1 • HS-PS3-2 • HS-PS3-3 • HS-PS3-5 • MS-ESS3-3 • HS-ESS3-4 I also require that they share their Google Drive Project folder with me so that I could periodically check in on their progress. You may want to assign a grade for this as well. Their Unit This electricity unit is a mix of content and project-based learning (PBL) with an emphasis on PBL. Students will get the majority of class time to work on their project. During this time, you will have access to Chromebooks (netbooks,ipads, etc.) and will be given time to design and think about their model. You may also build during this time as well. Project Marks: - Poster - Model Research Component - ONE component will be looked at every 2 to 3 days. - If they finish before the allocated time ends, encourage them to keep working - Dive deeper into their research - Find pictures and paste them into their Doc - Find relevant videos and include them in their Doc I hosted this project on myGoogle Classroom site. If you're not familiar with Google Classroom, check out my post where I show you how to get your Google Classroom set up in 3 minutes . I highly recommend Google Classroom plus, it's free! For this project, I have my students working in groups of 2. If they miss a day, it's very easy to stay up-to-date via our Google Classroom site. To ensure students weren't rushing ahead, I would only upload the files below when we were ready to move on. I allocated between 2-3 days per "Day" below depending on the speed my students were working. • The Electric Home - Overview and Day 1 • The Electric Home - Day 2 • The Electric Home - Day 3 • The Electric Home - Day 4 • The Electric Home - Final Submission • The Electric Home - Rubric Each file is fully editable and is included in your download. This project will provide your students with a real-life example of green electricity use that they will keep with them after they leave your class.
Author Teach With Fergy
Tags Electric House, PBL Project, Electricity Project, Physical Science, Group Projects, Electric House Project, Electricity Project Ideas, Teach Electricity, Project On Electricity, Teaching Electricity, 4th Grade Electricity Projects, Electric House Project Ideas
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Isaac Newton
Social Studies, History, History: World, Science, Basic Science, Physics, Research, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Isaac Newton Research Project Guide students through research and essay writing on Isaac Newton's life and scientific discoveries with this complete 6-page resource. Students first gather facts and sources on a research organizer worksheet, learning about Newton's background and key achievements. Next, they use an essay outline to craft a 5-paragraph informative essay, applying what they learned in their research. The project concludes with peer review and final revisions. Three versions (full-color, B&W, and editable rubric) accommodate diverse classroom needs. Suitable for grades 7-12, particularly secondary science and social studies. This scaffolded project develops research skills and informs students on Newton's still-relevant scientific contributions, like gravity and laws of motion. Use the full resource for a multi-day research paper unit or individual components to support lessons on the Scientific Revolution era.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Rubric, Research, Notetaking, Outlining, Isaac Newton
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Stephen Hawking
Social Studies, ELA, History, History: Europe, Science, Physics, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Stephen Hawking had perhaps the most innovative and interesting scientific mind of the past hundred years. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently learn about and summarize the life of the renowned theoretical physicist with this engaging research planner and essay assignment. This carefully scaffolded and easy-to-assign-AND-assess resource has been designed to guide student learning from Stephen Hawking fact-collection to the careful development of a five-paragraph research essay. Teaching this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the background research and note-taking worksheet (you could also ONLY hand this out if you want a shorter lesson!). Once students have found their facts and sources, provide them with the essay outline activity, which guides them step-by-step through the requirements of a short research essay. From there, drafting their essay, using the provided peer review checklist, and submitting their final draft will be no problem at all. And then you can assess their work with the provided Common Core rubric! Use this entire resource as a complete research lesson or just part of it as a short research activity or sub plan! This TeachSimple download includes: - A Stephen Hawking essay writing assignment with directions, requirements, research essay writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-tied grading rubric - An editable rubric, provided as a link, that lets you make adjustments to the grade values and guidelines. This link is provided as as Google Sheet specifically built for integration into Google Classroom, although you can also modify it for use in other Learning Management Systems (LMSs) - A Stephen Hawking biography and note-taking worksheet that will guide your students through information gathering. This straightforward two-page handout includes instructions for background research, a fun drawing section, and an area to cite quality sources and organize conducted research - A research essay outlining worksheet, so students build on their Stephen Hawking notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper - All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Research, Essay, Notetaking, Outlining, Stephen Hawking
States and Changes of Matter Lapbook (Science/ELA)
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Science, Physics, Grade 4, 5, 6, Activities, Projects
States and Changes of Matter is a project that focuses on the states or phases of matter and the changes they go through. Each component of the lapbook can be completed from the activities done in your Science class. This is designed to be engaging and fun way for the learners to check their understanding of the lessons through a very creative means. This Science lapbook is also made for either individual or group project that is very helpful to teachers and will give them the freedom to decide how the output would be done. With the cute graphics and purposeful activities, both teachers and learners will surely love this project's output! Content Pages: A. Instruction page B. Lapbook Content 1.2 Styles of front cover / title page 2.2 Name pages for individual and group project 3. Inner pop-up and states of matter title page 4. 36 examples of matters in droplets 5. Solid fold page: Students will research on their lesson notes to complete this page. 6. Liquid fold page: Students will research on their lesson notes to complete this page. 7. Gas fold page Students will research on their lesson notes to complete this page. 8. Changes of State page: Students will research or refer back to their notes about freezing, melting, vaporization, condensation, sublimation, and deposition. This resource is great to assess various skills on students, including organizational skills and research skills. Additionally, it is great resource to use as formative assessment !
Author It's Teacher L
Tags Science Lapbook, States Of Matter, Phases Of Matter, Solid, Liquid, Gas, Science Project