9th Grade Physical Science Resources

Newton's 1st Law Case Study - Bus Stop Surprise | Physical Science Case Study

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Physical Science Case Study - "Newton's 1st Law - The Bus Stop Surprise"This resource offers an engaging, real-world look at how inertia influences motion through the lens of Newton’s First Law. Students follow Maya on an ordinary bus ride turned unexpected physics lesson, observing how her body res

7th - 10th General Science, Physical Science, Physics

Also included in: Newton's 1st Law of Motion Lesson, Worksheet, Activities Bundle | 6th, 7th, 8th

Newton's 1st Law of Motion Worksheet Bundle | 6-Part Newtons First Law Worksheet

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Perfect for classroom instruction, science centers, homework, assessments, and review! Just print & use—no prep required!Introduce and/or review Newton's First Law of Motion, the Law of Inertia, with this engaging, print-ready worksheet bundle designed to help learners understand how and why obj

6th - 10th General Science, Physical Science, Physics

NGSS MS-PS2-2

Also included in: Newton's 1st Law of Motion Lesson, Worksheet, Activities Bundle | 6th, 7th, 8th

Newton 1st Law of Motion STEM Investigation | Penny and Index Card Inertia Test

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Students will investigate Newton’s First Law of Motion by testing how different masses behave when the support beneath them is removed rapidly. Using an index card, a coin, and a cup, students flick the card to observe whether objects of varying mass drop straight into the cup or move with the card.

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

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

Also included in: Newton's Three Laws of Motion STEM Investigations Bundle — Scientific Method

Newton's 2nd Law of Motion Worksheet 6- Part Bundle Newtons Second Law Worksheet

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Perfect for classroom instruction, science centers, homework, assessments, and review! Just print & use—no prep required!Introduce and/or review Newton's Second Law of Motion, Force equals mass times acceleration (F = ma), with this engaging, print-ready worksheet bundle designed to help learner

6th - 10th General Science, Physical Science, Physics

NGSS MS-PS2-2

Also included in: Newton's 2nd Law of Motion Lesson, Worksheet, Activities Bundle | 6th, 7th, 8th

Newton's 2nd Law Case Study - Sports Car vs Truck | Physical Science Case Study

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Physical Science Case Study - "Newton's 2nd Law - Sports Car vs Pickup Truck"This resource delivers a clear, real-world explanation of Newton’s Second Law of Motion through a relatable comparison between a lightweight sports car and a heavy pickup truck. Students follow a simple moment at a stopligh

7th - 10th General Science, Physical Science, Physics

NGSS MS-PS2-2

Also included in: Newton's 2nd Law of Motion Lesson, Worksheet, Activities Bundle | 6th, 7th, 8th

Newton's Second Law of Motion STEM Investigation | Balloon Rocket, 2nd Law

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Students will investigate Newton’s 2nd Law of Motion by testing how changing the mass carried by a balloon rocket affects its acceleration. Using a taut string track, a straw, a balloon, and removable mass clips, students run repeated launches to measure travel time and calculate average speed. Thro

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

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

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

Newton's Third Law of Motion STEM Investigation | Thrust vs Nozzle Size, 3rd Law

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Students will investigate Newton’s 3rd Law of Motion by testing how changing the nozzle opening of a water-powered bottle jet affects the distance it travels. Using a plastic bottle, interchangeable bottle-cap nozzles with different hole diameters, and a simple launch cradle, students observe how th

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

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

Also included in: Newton's Three Laws of Motion STEM Investigations Bundle — Scientific Method

Newton's 3rd Law Case Study - How Rockets Accelerate in Space | Physical Science

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This resource offers a clear, real-world explanation of Newton’s Third Law of Motion through the dramatic and fascinating example of a rocket launch case study. Students follow the journey of a research rocket as it lifts off the launch pad, firing superheated gases downward and accelerating upward

7th - 10th General Science, Physical Science, Physics

NGSS MS-PS2-1

Also included in: Newton's 3rd Law of Motion Lesson, Worksheets, Activities Bundle | 6th, 7th, 8th

Newton's 3rd Law Case Study - Why you don't Jump off Boats | Physical Science

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This engaging resource uses an everyday, relatable scenario to illuminate Newton’s Third Law of Motion through a vivid and memorable case study.Students follow two brothers enjoying a day on the lake when a simple decision—to jump off their small boat for a swim—turns into an unexpected physics less

7th - 10th General Science, Physical Science, Physics

NGSS MS-PS2-1

Also included in: Newton's 3rd Law of Motion Lesson, Worksheets, Activities Bundle | 6th, 7th, 8th

Newton's 3rd Law of Motion Worksheet 6- Part Bundle Newtons Third Law Worksheet

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Perfect for classroom instruction, science centers, homework, assessments, and review! Just print & use—no prep required!Introduce and/or review Newton's Third Law of Motion—for every action force, there is an equal and opposite reaction force—with this engaging, print-ready worksheet designed t

6th - 10th General Science, Physical Science, Physics

NGSS MS-PS2-1

Also included in: Newton's 3rd Law of Motion Lesson, Worksheets, Activities Bundle | 6th, 7th, 8th

Newton's Three Laws of Motion STEM Investigations Bundle — Scientific Method

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This Newton's Laws STEM Bundle includes my 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Law of Motion STEM Investigations. Each one is built around true engineering design, fair testing, repeated trials, data tables, graphing, and CER writing. This bundle also includes my 'Newton's Laws of Motion Word Search and Scramble Acti

7th - 10th Chemistry, Engineering, Physical Science

NGSS MS-PS2-1, MS-PS2-2, MS-ETS1-1+7

Evaporation Race - A Water Cycle Lab Investigation | Hydrologic Cycle

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Students will investigate evaporation in the water cycle by measuring how temperature and air flow affect evaporation rate. Using identical shallow dishes filled with equal volumes of water, students set up control, warm, and wind conditions and track changes in water volume over time. Through repea

7th - 10th Earth Sciences, General Science, Physical Science

NGSS MS-ESS2-4, HS-ESS2-4

Also included in: The Water Cycle Bundle - Lesson, Worksheets, & Activities | Hydrologic Cycle

Mini Water Cycle Lab - A Hydrologic Cycle Lab Investigation | TWO Versions

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Students will model the water cycle in a closed system by creating a mini “water cycle” using a sealed clear bag. By adding energy from sunlight or a lamp, students observe evaporation, condensation, and water movement over time. Through structured observations, optional temperature tracking, and a

6th - 10th Earth Sciences, General Science, Physical Science

NGSS MS-ESS2-4, HS-ESS2-4

Also included in: The Water Cycle Bundle - Lesson, Worksheets, & Activities | Hydrologic Cycle

Salt & Evaporation: Mass, Volume, & Salinity Changes - A Water Cycle Lab

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Students will investigate how evaporation changes water volume and salt concentration by comparing freshwater, ocean-like salinity, and high-salinity solutions over multiple days. Using shallow dishes, measured salt masses, and repeated mass or volume measurements, students track evaporation and cal

7th - 10th Earth Sciences, General Science, Physical Science

NGSS MS-ESS2-4, HS-PS1-3, HS-ESS2-5

Also included in: The Water Cycle Bundle - Lesson, Worksheets, & Activities | Hydrologic Cycle

Water Cycle & Evaporation Lab Bundle | Hydrologic Cycle Investigations

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3 Lab Investigations on the Water Cycle - Evaporation • Energy Transfer • Salinity & Earth SystemsStudents will explore evaporation as a driving force in the water cycle through three connected, hands-on STEM investigations. Across short-term and multi-day labs, students measure evaporation rate

6th - 10th Earth Sciences, General Science, Physical Science

NGSS MS-ESS2-1, MS-ESS2-4, HS-ESS2-5

The Water Cycle Bundle - Lesson, Worksheets, & Activities | Hydrologic Cycle

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TWFScience

The NO-PREP bundle includes a lesson, worksheets, labs, activities, a reading, and multiple case studies on the Water Cycle Students will build a deep, evidence-based understanding of the water cycle as a dynamic Earth system through a carefully sequenced combination of explicit instruction, hands-o

6th - 9th Earth Sciences, General Science, Physical Science

NGSS MS-ESS2-4, HS-ESS2-2, HS-ESS2-5

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

Electromagnet - Coil Turns vs Magnetic Strength STEM Investigation

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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

Microplastics & Plastic Pollution Lesson | 7th, 8th, 9th Grade | Human Impact

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This lesson on Microplastics & Plastic Pollution specifically covers what microplastics are, how they form, how they move through ecosystems and food chains, their impact on human health, and why they are difficult to remove. Additionally, your lesson includes my Microplastics Mystery Activity w

6th - 9th Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science

Plastics and their Environmental Impact Bundle - Microplastics | High School

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This NO-PREP bundle includes lessons, readings, worksheets, and multiple case studies focused on plastics, microplastics, polymers, and plastic pollution.Students build a deep, evidence-based understanding of plastics as both a scientific innovation and an environmental challenge through a carefully

9th - 11th Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Physical Science

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

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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

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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

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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

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