7th Grade Physics Resources

Electromagnet - Coil Turns vs Magnetic Strength STEM Investigation

Created by
TWFScience

Students will investigate electromagnetism by building their own classroom-made electromagnets and testing how changing the number of wire coils affects magnetic strength. Using an iron nail, insulated wire, a battery, and paper clips, students observe how electric current creates a magnetic field a

6th - 11th Basic Principles, Physical Science, Physics

NGSS MS-PS2-3, MS-PS2-5, MS-ETS1-1+2

Also included in: STEM Investigations Growing Bundle — Scientific Method, Design, Data & CER

Oobleck: Force vs Flow — Non-Newtonian Fluids STEM Investigation

Created by
TWFScience

Students will investigate non-Newtonian fluids by creating oobleck and testing how different types of force affect whether it behaves like a solid or a liquid. Using cornstarch and water, students observe how fast force causes oobleck to act solid while slow force allows it to flow like a liquid. Th

6th - 11th Chemistry, Physical Science, Physics

Also included in: STEM Investigations Growing Bundle — Scientific Method, Design, Data & CER

Homemade Lava Lamp STEM Investigation - Density & Gas Production

Created by
TWFScience

Students will investigate density, polarity, and gas production by creating a homemade lava lamp and testing how adding different amounts of an effervescent tablet affects liquid motion. Using oil, water, food coloring, and tablets, students observe how gas bubbles change density, causing colored li

6th - 11th Chemistry, Physical Science, Physics

Also included in: STEM Investigations Growing Bundle — Scientific Method, Design, Data & CER

Valentine's Day Lava Lamp STEM Investigation - Density & Gas Production

Created by
TWFScience

Students will investigate density, polarity, and gas production through a Valentine’s Day–themed lava lamp investigation. Using oil, water, food coloring in Valentine colors, and heart-themed effervescent tablets, students explore how chemical reactions can make liquids move in surprising ways—perfe

6th - 11th Chemistry, Physical Science, Physics

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

Forces in Everyday Life Lesson | Real Force Applications | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade

Created by
TWFScience

This middle school science lesson introduces forces in a clear, student-friendly way that builds understanding without overwhelming learners. Students explore familiar situations—such as pushing objects, sliding, throwing, and falling—to understand how forces cause objects to move, stop, speed up, o

6th - 8th Science, Physical Science, Physics

Net Force - Balanced vs Unbalanced Forces STEM Investigation

Created by
TWFScience

In this hands-on STEM investigation, students will explore net force, balanced forces, and unbalanced forces by analyzing force interactions in the horizontal direction. Using force diagrams and simple calculations, students learn how multiple forces act on an object and how to determine whether tho

6th - 11th General Science, Physical Science, Physics

Also included in: STEM Investigations Growing Bundle — Scientific Method, Design, Data & CER

Thermal Insulation STEM Investigation – Keep Ice from Melting! Heat Transfer

Created by
TWFScience

In this hands-on STEM investigation, students will explore heat transfer and thermal insulation by designing and building a container that keeps an ice cube from melting. Using common materials, students test how different insulation designs affect the rate at which ice melts when exposed to room te

6th - 11th General Science, Physical Science, Physics

Also included in: Winter Weather & Snow Bundle - Lessons, Project, Activities | 6th 7th 8th Grade

Why Do Roads Get Salted? STEM Investigation — Lowering the Freezing Point

Created by
TWFScience

In this hands-on STEM investigation, students explore freezing point depression and phase changes by testing how adding different amounts of salt affects how quickly ice melts. Using real-world winter road safety as the context, students investigate why salt is spread on icy roads and how it changes

6th - 11th General Science, Physical Science, Physics

Also included in: Winter Weather & Snow Bundle - Lessons, Project, Activities | 6th 7th 8th Grade

The Science of Snow Lesson | Formation, States of Matter | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade

Created by
TWFScience

This middle school science lesson introduces the science of snow in a clear, student-friendly way that builds understanding without overwhelming learners. Students explore familiar winter phenomena—such as snowfall, melting, insulation, avalanches, and snowpack—to understand how matter, energy, and

6th - 8th Science, Physical Science, Physics

Also included in: Winter Weather & Snow Bundle - Lessons, Project, Activities | 6th 7th 8th Grade

Forces and Motion Data Graphing Bundle 6th, 7th, 8th Grade | Speed, Acceleration

Created by
TWFScience

These three forces and motion data graphing activities will help your students understand how force, acceleration, friction, and motion relationships work while building strong graphing and data analysis skills. This bundle gives teachers an easy, NO PREP way to have students work with real-world st

6th - 9th Graphing, Physical Science, Physics

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

Also included in: Middle School Science Graphing & Data Analysis Bundle | Real-World Data 6, 7, 8

Ecosystems & Population Dynamics Graphing Lab Bundle | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade

Created by
TWFScience

These three ecosystems and population dynamics data graphing activities will help your students understand how energy flows through ecosystems, how populations change over time, and how human activities impact biodiversity while building strong graphing and data analysis skills. This bundle gives te

6th - 9th Graphing, Physical Science, Physics

NGSS MS-LS2-1, MS-LS2-2, MS-LS2-3+2

Also included in: Middle School Science Graphing & Data Analysis Bundle | Real-World Data 6, 7, 8

Matter and Chemical Reactions Graphing Lab Bundle | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade

Created by
TWFScience

These three matter and chemical change data graphing activities will help your students understand how energy affects phase changes, how reaction rates change under different conditions, and how density relates to mass, volume, and temperature while building strong graphing and data analysis skills.

6th - 9th Graphing, Physical Science, Physics

NGSS MS-PS1-1, MS-PS1-2, MS-PS1-4

Also included in: Middle School Science Graphing & Data Analysis Bundle | Real-World Data 6, 7, 8

Electricity & Circuits Graphing Lab Investigations Bundle | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade

Created by
TWFScience

These three electricity and circuits data graphing activities will help your students understand how voltage, current, resistance, and power are related, how series and parallel circuits behave differently, and how electricity use connects to energy consumption while building strong graphing and dat

6th - 9th Graphing, Physical Science, Physics

NGSS MS-PS2-3, MS-PS2-5, MS-PS3-5

Also included in: Middle School Science Graphing & Data Analysis Bundle | Real-World Data 6, 7, 8

Force, Motion & Newton’s Laws Data Graphing Lab Bundle | HIGH SCHOOL

Created by
TWFScience

These three forces and motion data graphing activities will help your students understand how force, acceleration, friction, and motion relationships work while building strong graphing and data analysis skills. This bundle gives teachers an easy, NO PREP way to have students work with real-world st

6th - 9th Graphing, Physical Science, Physics

NGSS HS-PS2-1

Also included in: High School Science Graphing and Data Analysis Mega Bundle | Real-World Data Lab

New York State Physical Science Middle School Science Curriculum | NYSSLS

Created by
TWFScience

This RESOURCE BUNDLE is for New York Science (NYSSLS) Middle School Physical Science teachers who are teaching according to the New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards and want to prepare their students for the Intermediate-Level Science Test. It includes all required NGSS as well as New York

6th - 8th Chemistry, Physical Science, Physics

NGSS MS-PS1-1, MS-PS1-2, MS-PS1-3+16

How Trains Work: Motion, Power, and Safety Reading | 6th, 7th, 8th | Forces

Created by
TWFScience

This reading introduces students to the science behind how trains move, climb hills, travel around curves, and stop safely. Students learn how forces, motion, energy, and simple machines work together to make trains one of the most efficient forms of transportation. It also includes reading comprehe

6th - 8th Engineering, Physical Science, Physics

NGSS MS-PS2-1, MS-PS2-2, MS-PS3-1+5

Also included in: Reading Comprehension Article & Question Mega Bundle | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade

Waves and Energy Data Graphing Lab Bundle 6th, 7th, 8th Grade | Sound and Light

Created by
TWFScience

These three waves and energy data graphing activities will help your students understand how wave properties are related, how amplitude and frequency affect sound, and how wavelength, frequency, and energy are connected across the electromagnetic spectrum while building strong graphing and data anal

6th - 9th Graphing, Physical Science, Physics

NGSS MS-PS4-1, MS-PS4-2, MS-PS4-3

Also included in: Middle School Science Graphing & Data Analysis Bundle | Real-World Data 6, 7, 8

Water Desalination Challenge STEM Investigation - Solar Desalination

Created by
TWFScience

Students will investigate water desalination, phase changes, and sustainable freshwater production by designing and building their own solar desalination device. Using a shallow basin, prepared saltwater, collection cup, transparent cover, and solar energy, students explore how evaporation and conde

6th - 11th Engineering, Physical Science, Physics

Also included in: STEM Investigations Growing Bundle — Scientific Method, Design, Data & CER

Wind Turbine Blade Design Challenge STEM Investigation | Renewable Energy

Created by
TWFScience

Students will investigate wind energy, turbine blade design, and rotational motion by designing and testing their own fan-powered model wind turbine. Using a guarded fan, reusable turbine stand, rotating axle, and interchangeable blade sets, students explore how blade shape, length, or angle affects

7th - 11th Engineering, Physical Science, Physics

NGSS MS-PS3-4, MS-PS3-5, MS-ETS1-1+8

Also included in: STEM Investigations Growing Bundle — Scientific Method, Design, Data & CER

Riding Freedom Novel Study – A Cross-Curricular Journey

Created by
EGP Media and Press

Bring Pam Muñoz Ryan’s Inspiring Story to Life for Grades 3-12Discover the true story of Charlotte Parkhurst, America’s first female stagecoach driver, through this immersive, multi-disciplinary novel study. Perfect for homeschoolers and classroom teachers, this guide blends literature, history, and

3rd - 12th Novel Studies, Physics, U.S. History

Also included in: 1800-1914 New England/U.S, Historical Fiction Bundle: Five Novels + BONUS