9th Grade Physical Science Resources

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

Space Science Graphing Lab Bundle | 6th, 7th, 8th | Distances to Planets & Stars

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These three space science data graphing activities will help your students understand how planet size, distance, speed, and orbital period are related, how moon phases affect illumination and tides, and how temperature and brightness are connected in stars while building strong graphing and data ana

6th - 9th Graphing, Astronomy, Physical Science

NGSS MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS1-2, MS-ESS1-3

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

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

Living in Deep Space - Astronaut Survival Systems Project | NASA, Artemis II

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In this project, your students will work in groups to figure out how astronauts survive during a space mission like the Artemis missions. Each student becomes the team expert for one major survival system—oxygen, water, food, temperature control, or waste management—and then teaches the class throug

7th - 11th Astronomy, Engineering, Physical Science

NGSS MS-ESS1-3, MS-ETS1-1, MS-ETS1-2+2

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

Future Moon Base Planning Presentation Project | NASA, Artemis Mission

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In this project, your students will work in groups to plan a future Moon base for the years after Artemis III. Each student becomes the team expert for one major Moon base system—habitat construction and maintenance, life support, food production, power, or transportation and safety—and then teaches

7th - 11th Astronomy, Engineering, Physical Science

NGSS MS-ESS1-3, MS-ETS1-1, MS-ETS1-2+2

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

The Spacesuit Survival Mystery - Space Activity | Astronauts Surviving in Space

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Turn your students into science detectives with this NO PREP, engaging, real-world investigation focused on astronaut survival and spacesuit technology. In this case file activity, students analyze space environment data, examine pressure and oxygen needs, evaluate temperature extremes, investigate

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

NGSS MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS1-2, MS-ESS1-3+8

Also included in: Science Detective Mystery Bundle | Chemistry, Human Body, Environmental Science

The Rocket Launch Mystery - Space Activity | How Rockets Get Into Space

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Turn your students into science detectives with this NO PREP, engaging, real-world investigation focused on how rockets leave Earth. In this case file activity, students analyze evidence about thrust, gravity, fuel burning, exhaust gases, rocket mass, staging, nozzle design, and repeated launch patt

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

NGSS MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS1-2, MS-ESS1-3+8

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

The Microgravity Mystery - Space Activity | Why Astronauts Float in Space

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Turn your students into science detectives with this NO PREP, engaging, real-world investigation focused on why astronauts float in space. In this case file activity, students analyze evidence about gravity in orbit, free fall, sideways motion, floating tools, water behavior, astronaut movement, and

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

NGSS MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS1-2, MS-ESS1-3+8

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

The Asteroid Defense Mystery - Space Activity | Protecting Earth from Asteroids

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Turn your students into science detectives with this NO PREP, engaging, real-world investigation focused on how scientists could protect Earth from an asteroid. In this case file activity, students analyze evidence about asteroid detection, orbit tracking, impact risk, spacecraft deflection, fragmen

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

NGSS MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS1-2, MS-ESS1-3+8

Also included in: Science Detective Mystery Bundle | Chemistry, Human Body, Environmental Science

The Space Food Mystery - Space Activity | How Astronauts Eat and Store Food

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Turn your students into science detectives with this NO PREP, engaging, real-world investigation focused on how astronauts eat and store food in space. In this case file activity, students analyze evidence about microgravity, food packaging, dehydration, long-term storage, food safety, nutrition pla

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

NGSS MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS1-2, MS-ESS1-3+8

Also included in: Science Detective Mystery Bundle | Chemistry, Human Body, Environmental Science

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

Classification of Matter Cipher Puzzle - States of Matter Solid vs Liquid vs Gas

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Engage your students with this NO PREP, interactive science cipher activity focused on classification of matter, including elements, compounds, homogeneous mixtures, and heterogeneous mixtures.In this structured challenge, students solve clues by classifying each example of matter as an element, com

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

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

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

Periodic Table Basics Cipher Puzzle - Chemistry Activity | Groups, Families

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Engage your students with this NO PREP, interactive chemistry cipher activity focused on periodic table basics, including metals, nonmetals, metalloids, and common element groups.In this structured challenge, students solve clues by either classifying elements as metal, nonmetal, or metalloid or mat

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

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

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

Physical Properties of Matter Cipher Puzzle - Chemistry Activity | Physical

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Engage your students with this NO PREP, interactive chemistry cipher activity focused on physical properties of matter, including luster, viscosity, melting point, conductivity, malleability, and more.In this structured challenge, students solve clues by identifying the physical property described i

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

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

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

The Moon Crater Mystery Space Activity | How Lunar Craters Form & Impact History

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TWFScience

Turn your students into science detectives with this NO PREP, engaging, real-world investigation focused on lunar craters and impact history. In this case file activity, students analyze Moon surface images, examine crater formation models, evaluate Earth–Moon comparisons, investigate impact evidenc

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

NGSS MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS1-2, MS-ESS1-3+8

Also included in: Science Detective Mystery Bundle | Chemistry, Human Body, Environmental Science

The Aurora Mystery - Space Activity | Northern and Souther Lights, Space Weather

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TWFScience

Turn your students into science detectives with this NO PREP, engaging, real-world investigation focused on auroras (Northern and Souther Lights) and space weather. In this case file activity, students analyze solar activity evidence, examine Earth’s magnetic field patterns, evaluate upper atmospher

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

NGSS MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS1-2, MS-ESS1-3+8

Also included in: Science Detective Mystery Bundle | Chemistry, Human Body, Environmental Science

The Exoplanet Discovery Mystery - Space Activity | Transit Method, Star Wobble

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Turn your students into science detectives with this NO PREP, engaging, real-world investigation focused on exoplanets and how scientists discover planets around other stars. In this case file activity, students analyze starlight data, examine repeating transit patterns, evaluate star wobble evidenc

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

NGSS MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS1-2, MS-ESS1-3+8

Also included in: Science Detective Mystery Bundle | Chemistry, Human Body, Environmental Science

The Moon Phases Mystery - Space Activity | Earth Moon Sun System, Lunar Eclipse

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Turn your students into science detectives with this NO PREP, engaging, real-world investigation focused on Moon phases and the Earth-Moon-Sun system. In this case file activity, students analyze phase patterns, examine crescent, quarter, and full moon evidence, evaluate viewing angle models, invest

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

NGSS MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS1-2, MS-ESS1-3+8

Also included in: Science Detective Mystery Bundle | Chemistry, Human Body, Environmental Science

The Space Colony Mystery - Space Activity | Space Life-Support, Space Habitats

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Turn your students into science detectives with this NO PREP, engaging, real-world investigation focused on human survival beyond Earth. In this case file activity, students analyze habitat needs, examine life-support systems, evaluate resource management, investigate environmental dangers, rank pos

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

NGSS MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS1-2, MS-ESS1-3+8

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

Space Exploration Detective Mystery Bundle | Astronomy Activities, Space Science

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This GROWING BUNDLE is composed of high-engagement, no-prep Space Exploration activities that grow with you. This bundle consists of mystery activities that examine space exploration challenges such as microgravity, rocket launches, space survival and more and guide your students through evidence an

7th - 11th Astronomy, General Science, Physical Science

NGSS MS-PS2-1, MS-PS2-2, MS-PS3-5+7

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

Science Detective Mystery Bundle | Chemistry, Human Body, Environmental Science

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This growing bundle of bundles is composed of high-engagement, no-prep Science Detective Mystery activities that grow with you. This bundle consists of mystery activities that examine real-world chemistry, human body systems and health, environmental science, and space exploration topics and guide y

7th - 11th Biology, Chemistry, Physical Science

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

Artemis Missions, Moon Bases, and Future Space Colonization Unit Bundle

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TWFScience

Bring the excitement of NASA’s Artemis missions, future Moon exploration, and long-term space colonization into your classroom with this engaging full-unit bundle. This resource collection is designed to work across grade levels by including a mix of differentiated readings, projects, mystery activi

6th - 11th Astronomy, Engineering, Physical Science

NGSS MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS1-2, MS-ESS1-3+8

Physics - Force, Motion, and Energy Cipher Puzzle Bundle | Velocity, Momentum

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Engage your students with these NO PREP, interactive physics ciphers filled with engaging activities focused on motion, forces, energy, momentum, formulas, and problem-solving.In this GROWING bundle, students solve clues by calculating missing variables, applying physics formulas, and using patterns

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

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