12th Grade Physical Science Resources

The Chemistry of Candy - High School Reading | Sugar, Acids, Thermal Reactions

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The Chemistry of Candy Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions - This article explains how chemistry shapes every aspect of candy—from the colors created by dyes and the tang of acids to the structure, texture, and reactions of sugars—revealing how science transforms simple ingredients into swee

9th - 12th Science, Chemistry, Physical Science

NGSS HS-PS1-2, HS-PS1-3, HS-PS1-4

Also included in: Valentine's Day Science Activities | STEM, Project, Readings | High School

Newton's Three Laws of Motion Worksheets & Activities Bundle | 1st, 2nd, 3rd Law

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Newton's 3 Laws of Motion Activity Bundle - 21 activities and worksheets included. This bundle provides complete, READY-TO-USE resources for teachers who want to help students build deep understanding through hands-on exploration. With a mix of labs, readings, stations, and independent activities, s

6th - 12th General Science, Physical Science, Physics

NGSS MS-PS2-1, MS-PS2-2, HS-PS2-1

The Science of Santa Physics Investigation Activity | Christmas 11th, 12th Grade

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Give your students a structured and fun way to explore physics with this Santa vs Physics Investigation assignment. Students work in groups to research, estimate, and calculate just how “physically possible” Santa’s annual journey would be.They begin by gathering key information: number of houses, d

10th - Adult Education General Science, Physical Science, Physics

NGSS HS-PS2-1, HS-PS2-2, HS-PS2-3+6

Artificial Intelligence and Machines Learning Reading | Grade 8 & Up Activity

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Artificial Intelligence is rapidly changing the world, and this Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions helps students understand what AI is, how it works, and why it matters. It explains how machines are able to learn from data, recognize patterns, and make decisions, as well as the difference

9th - 12th Science, General Science, Physical Science

Also included in: Science Reading Comprehension Article Mega Bundle | Grade 8 and Up

The Chemistry of Chocolate Reading | Grade 8 & Up | Phase Changes of Matter

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The Chemistry of Chocolate: Why It Melts in Your Mouth Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions. The Chemistry of Chocolate is a high-interest chemistry topic that helps students explore how particle motion, energy, and phase changes explain a familiar everyday experience—chocolate melting as we

8th - 12th Science, Chemistry, Physical Science

Also included in: Valentine's Day Science Activities | STEM, Project, Readings | High School

Air Pollution Reading | High School | Sources, Pollutants, Smog Chemistry

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Air Pollution - Sources, Pollutants, Smog Chemistry, AQI, and Solutions Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions. This high school reading introduces students to the science of air pollution, explaining how pollutants are released, how they change in the atmosphere, and how they affect human heal

9th - 12th Science, Earth Sciences, Physical Science

Also included in: Human Impact & Sustainability - 13 Reading Comprehension Bundle | Grade 8 and Up

When Will I Ever Use This? Reading | Grade 8 & Up | Solving Problems, Careers

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Why We Need to Learn Science: Real-World Problem Solving, Careers, and Skilled Trades Reading Comprehension Passage and QuestionsThis reading answers the question we all get, "When am I ever Going to Use this?" This is a high-interest, real-world reading that helps students understand how science cl

8th - 12th Science, General Science, Physical Science

Also included in: Science Reading Comprehension Article Mega Bundle | Grade 8 and Up

Ionic and Molecular Compounds Cipher Puzzle - Science Activity | Nomenclature

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Engage your students with this NO PREP, interactive chemistry cipher activity focused on ionic and molecular compounds, chemical formulas, and compound naming.In this structured challenge, students solve clues by either naming compounds from formulas or writing formulas from compound names. After ea

9th - 12th Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science

Also included in: Chemical Bonding, Compounds, and Intermolecular Forces 5E Unit Bundle

Ionic and Polyatomic Compounds Cipher Puzzle | Naming and Formula Writing

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Engage your students with this NO PREP, interactive chemistry cipher activity focused on ionic compounds, polyatomic ions, multivalent metals, and chemical formulas.In this structured challenge, students solve clues by either naming compounds from formulas or writing formulas from compound names. Af

9th - 12th Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science

Also included in: SNC2D Ontario Grade 10 Science Chemistry - Chemical Reactions Full Course Unit

Chemistry Concepts Cipher Puzzle Bundle | Periodic Table, Nomenclature, Stoich

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Engage your students with these NO PREP, interactive chemistry ciphers filled with engaging activities focused on chemistry vocabulary, formulas, naming, periodic table concepts, matter, and more.In this GROWING bundle, students solve clues by identifying chemistry terms, naming compounds, writing f

6th - 12th Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science

NGSS MS-PS1-2, MS-PS1-4, MS-PS1-5+3

Acid–Base Calculation Cipher Puzzle - Chemisty Activity | Solving pH/pOH

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Engage your students with this NO PREP, interactive chemistry cipher activity focused on pH, pOH, [H⁺], [OH⁻], and acid-base calculations.In this structured challenge, students solve clues by completing acid-base calculations involving pH, pOH, hydrogen ion concentration, and hydroxide ion concentra

10th - 12th Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science

Also included in: Chemistry Concepts Cipher Puzzle Bundle | Periodic Table, Nomenclature, Stoich

Ionic, Polyatomic, Molecular Compounds Cipher Puzzle - Naming & Formula Writing

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TWFScience

Engage your students with this NO PREP, interactive chemistry cipher activity focused on ionic, polyatomic, and molecular compounds, chemical formulas, and compound naming.In this structured challenge, students solve clues by either naming compounds from formulas or writing formulas from compound na

10th - 12th Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science

Also included in: SNC2D Ontario Grade 10 Science Chemistry - Chemical Reactions Full Course Unit

Types of Reactions and Balancing Cipher Puzzle - Chemistry Science Activity

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Engage your students with this NO PREP, interactive chemistry cipher activity focused on balancing chemical equations and identifying reaction types.In this structured challenge, students first balance each chemical equation, then identify the type of reaction as synthesis, decomposition, single rep

10th - 12th Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science

Also included in: Chemistry Concepts Cipher Puzzle Bundle | Periodic Table, Nomenclature, Stoich

Molecular Compounds Cipher Puzzle - Nomenclature | Naming and Formula Writing

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Engage your students with this NO PREP, interactive chemistry cipher activity focused on molecular compounds, chemical formulas, prefixes, and compound naming.In this structured challenge, students solve clues by either naming molecular compounds from formulas or writing formulas from compound names

10th - 12th Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science

Also included in: Chemical Bonding, Compounds, and Intermolecular Forces 5E Unit Bundle

Building and Utilizing a Moon Base Reading | Moon Habitat Design | Grade 8 & Up

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Building and Utilizing a Moon Base: Why, How, and When Reading Comprehension Passage and QuestionsThis reading explores the real-world science and engineering behind building and maintaining a moon base and how it could shape the future of space exploration. It is a high-interest topic that helps st

8th - 12th Astronomy, General Science, Physical Science

NGSS HS-ESS1-4

Also included in: Artemis Missions, Moon Bases, and Future Space Colonization Unit Bundle

Artemis Missions Reading: From Apollo to Artemis to the Moon | Grade 8 & Up

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Artemis Missions: From Apollo to Artemis Moon Exploration Reading Comprehension Passage and QuestionsThis reading explores the real-world science and history behind NASA’s return to the Moon through the Artemis program and how it builds on the legacy of the Apollo missions. It is a high-interest top

8th - 12th Astronomy, General Science, Physical Science

NGSS HS-ESS1-4

Also included in: Artemis Missions, Moon Bases, and Future Space Colonization Unit Bundle

Artemis III Mission Patch Design Project | NASA Space Activity | All Grades

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In this project, your students will research the Artemis III mission, decide which mission ideas matter most, and turn those ideas into an original mission patch. Students explore mission goals, spacecraft and systems, future Moon exploration, and the symbolism used in real mission patches. They mus

5th - 12th Astronomy, Engineering, Physical Science

NGSS MS-PS2-2, MS-PS2-4, MS-ETS1-1+3

Also included in: Artemis Missions, Moon Bases, and Future Space Colonization Unit Bundle

The Search for Life on Mars Reading | Mars Rover, Future Missions | Grade 8 & Up

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This reading explores the real-world science behind the search for life on Mars and how decades of space missions have changed what scientists know about the Red Planet. It helps students understand why Mars is one of the most important places to search for life beyond Earth, how evidence of ancient

8th - 12th Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Physical Science

NGSS HS-PS2-1, HS-PS3-3, HS-ETS1-1+3

Also included in: Science Reading Comprehension Article Mega Bundle | Grade 8 and Up

Solution Concentration & Dilutions Cipher Puzzle - Chemistry Activity | Physical

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Engage your students with this NO PREP, interactive chemistry cipher activity focused on solution concentration and dilutions, including molarity, percent by mass, percent by volume, parts per million, and dilution calculations.In this structured challenge, students solve clues by calculating the co

10th - 12th Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science

NGSS HS-PS1-2, HS-PS1-7

Also included in: Chemistry Concepts Cipher Puzzle Bundle | Periodic Table, Nomenclature, Stoich

Chemical Bonding, Compounds, and Intermolecular Forces 5E Unit Bundle

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Chemical Bonding, Compounds, and Intermolecular Forces - Fully editable and Complete 5E Lesson. This bundle is designed for chemistry and physical science students studying chemical bonding, compound formation, molecular polarity, and intermolecular forces, and the content can be adapted to fit diff

9th - 12th Science, Chemistry, Physical Science

NGSS HS-PS1-1, HS-PS1-2, HS-PS1-3+1

Average Velocity, Displacement, & Time Cipher Puzzle - Physics Activity

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Engage your students with this NO PREP, interactive physics cipher activity focused on average velocity, displacement, and time calculations using the formula average velocity = displacement / time.In this structured challenge, students must problems clues by calculating the missing variable, extrac

10th - 12th General Science, Physical Science, Physics

Also included in: Physics - Force, Motion, and Energy Cipher Puzzle Bundle | Velocity, Momentum

Acceleration, Velocity, & Displacement Cipher Puzzle - Physics Activity

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Engage your students with this NO PREP, interactive physics cipher activity focused on acceleration, velocity, displacement, and time calculations using constant-acceleration formulas.In this structured challenge, students solve clues by calculating the missing variable, extracting the number from t

10th - 12th General Science, Physical Science, Physics

Also included in: Physics - Force, Motion, and Energy Cipher Puzzle Bundle | Velocity, Momentum

Gravitational Potential Energy Cipher Puzzle - Physics Activity | Solve PE=mgh

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Engage your students with this NO PREP, interactive physics cipher activity focused on gravitational potential energy calculations using the formula PE = mgh.In this structured challenge, students solve clues by calculating the missing variable, extracting the number from their answer, and then conv

10th - 12th General Science, Physical Science, Physics

NGSS HS-PS3-1

Also included in: Physics - Force, Motion, and Energy Cipher Puzzle Bundle | Velocity, Momentum

Kinetic Energy Cipher Puzzle - Physics Activity | Solve Mass Velocity KE = ½mv²

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Engage your students with this NO PREP, interactive physics cipher activity focused on kinetic energy calculations using the formula KE = ½mv².In this structured challenge, students solve clues by calculating the missing variable, extracting the number from their answer, and then converting that num

10th - 12th General Science, Physical Science, Physics

NGSS HS-PS3-1

Also included in: Physics - Force, Motion, and Energy Cipher Puzzle Bundle | Velocity, Momentum