9th Grade Physical Science Resources

Density Calculations Cipher Puzzle - Chemistry Activity | Density, Mass, Volume

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TWFScience

Engage your students with this NO PREP, interactive chemistry cipher activity focused on density calculations using the formula D = m/v.In this structured challenge, students solve clues by calculating the missing variable, extract the number from their answer, and then convert that number into a le

8th - 11th Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science

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

Protons, Neutrons, Electrons, and Mass Number Cipher Puzzle - Chemistry Activity

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TWFScience

Engage your students with this NO PREP, interactive chemistry cipher activity focused on protons, neutrons, electrons, atomic number, and mass number.In this structured challenge, students solve clues by calculating the missing quantity, extract the number from their answer, and then convert that nu

8th - 11th Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science

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

Specific Heat Capacity Calculations Cipher Puzzle - Chemistry Activity | q=mcΔT

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TWFScience

Engage your students with this NO PREP, interactive chemistry cipher activity focused on specific heat capacity calculations using the formula q = mcΔT.In this structured challenge, students solve clues by calculating the missing variable, extract the number from their answer, and then convert that

8th - 11th Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science

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

Electricity & Circuits Data Graphing Lab Investigations Bundle | HIGH SCHOOL

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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

8th - 12th Graphing, Physical Science, Physics

NGSS HS-PS3-1, HS-PS3-3, HS-PS3-4

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

The Spaceship Heat Shield Mystery - Space Activity | Spacecraft Reentry

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TWFScience

Turn your students into science detectives with this NO PREP, engaging, real-world investigation focused on spacecraft reentry and thermal protection systems. In this case file activity, students analyze reentry evidence, examine compressed air heating, evaluate heat shield materials, investigate sp

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

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

Also included in: Space Exploration Detective Mystery Bundle | Astronomy Activities, Space Science

The Space Station Survival Mystery - Space Activity, International Space Station

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TWFScience

Turn your students into science detectives with this NO PREP, engaging, real-world investigation focused on survival aboard the International Space Station as well as future space stations in general. In this case file activity, students analyze life-support evidence, examine water recycling and foo

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

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

Also included in: Space Exploration Detective Mystery Bundle | Astronomy Activities, Space Science

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

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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

The Habitable Planet Mystery - Space Activity | Components Needed for Life

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TWFScience

Turn your students into science detectives with this NO PREP, engaging, real-world investigation focused on planetary habitability and the search for life beyond Earth. In this case file activity, students analyze habitability evidence, examine liquid water clues, evaluate temperature and atmosphere

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

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

Also included in: Space Exploration Detective Mystery Bundle | Astronomy Activities, Space Science

Matter and Chemical Change Data Graphing Lab Bundle | HIGH SCHOOL

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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.

9th - 12th Graphing, Physical Science, Physics

NGSS HS-PS1-2, HS-PS1-4, HS-PS1-5

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

The Communication Delay Mystery - Space Activity, Communication & Space Mission

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TWFScience

Turn your students into science detectives with this NO PREP, engaging, real-world investigation focused on communication delay in space missions. In this case file activity, students analyze signal travel times, examine Moon and Mars communication examples, evaluate changing distance data, investig

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

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

Also included in: Space Exploration Detective Mystery Bundle | Astronomy Activities, Space Science

The Spacecraft Power Mystery - Space Activity | Solar Panels, Radioisotope Power

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TWFScience

Turn your students into science detectives with this NO PREP, engaging, real-world investigation focused on how spacecraft get power in space. In this case file activity, students analyze spacecraft energy evidence, examine solar panels and batteries, evaluate deep-space power systems, investigate p

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

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

Also included in: Space Exploration Detective Mystery Bundle | Astronomy Activities, Space Science

The Lunar Landing Mystery - Space Activity | How to Land Safely on the Moon

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TWFScience

Turn your students into science detectives with this NO PREP, engaging, real-world investigation focused on how astronauts land safely on the Moon. In this case file activity, students analyze lunar landing evidence, examine rocket braking and Moon gravity, evaluate guidance systems and sensors, inv

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

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

Also included in: Space Exploration Detective Mystery Bundle | Astronomy Activities, Space Science

The Tidal Force Mystery - Space Activity | How the Sun and Moon Affect Tides

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TWFScience

Turn your students into science detectives with this NO PREP, engaging, real-world investigation focused on tides and how the Moon affects Earth’s oceans. In this case file activity, students analyze tide patterns, examine the Moon’s gravitational pull, evaluate Earth’s rotation and Sun-Moon alignme

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

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

Also included in: Space Exploration Detective Mystery Bundle | Astronomy Activities, Space Science

The Solar Flare Mystery - Space Activity | Solar Activity and Space Weather

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TWFScience

Turn your students into science detectives with this NO PREP, engaging, real-world investigation focused on solar flares and space weather. In this case file activity, students analyze solar activity evidence, examine radiation and charged particles, evaluate auroras and geomagnetic storms, investig

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

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

Also included in: Space Exploration Detective Mystery Bundle | Astronomy Activities, Space Science

The Space Debris Mystery - Space Activity | Space Junk Dangers, Orbital Safety

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TWFScience

Turn your students into science detectives with this NO PREP, engaging, real-world investigation focused on space debris and orbital safety. In this case file activity, students analyze debris evidence, examine high-speed orbital motion, evaluate collision risks, investigate shielding and avoidance

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

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

Also included in: Space Exploration Detective Mystery Bundle | Astronomy Activities, Space Science

The Telescope Mystery - Space Activity | Space Telescopes, James Webb, Hubble

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TWFScience

Turn your students into science detectives with this NO PREP, engaging, real-world investigation focused on how space telescopes help scientists study the universe. In this case file activity, students analyze telescope evidence, examine atmospheric blur and blocked wavelengths, evaluate faint-light

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

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

Also included in: Space Exploration Detective Mystery Bundle | Astronomy Activities, Space Science

How Trains Work: The Science of Motion, Power, Safety Reading | Grade 8 and Up

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TWFScience

How Trains Work: The Science of Motion, Power, and Safety Reading Comprehension Passage and QuestionsThis reading explores the real-world science behind how trains move, generate power, climb steep hills, travel safely around curves, and stop despite carrying enormous amounts of mass. It helps stude

8th - 10th General Science, Physical Science, Physics

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

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

Passive Solar Water Heater Design Challenge | SNC1D/SNC1W STEM Activity

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TWFScience

Passive Solar Water Heater Design Challenge | Ontario Grade 9 Science STEM Project and Graphing LabIn this project, your students will research, design, build, and test a passive solar water heater using simple classroom materials. Students explore how solar energy can be used to warm water and how

8th - 10th Engineering, Physical Science, Physics

NGSS MS-PS3-3, MS-PS3-4, MS-PS4-2+11

Passive Solar Water Heater Design Challenge | STEM Engineering Activity

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TWFScience

Passive Solar Water Heater Design Challenge | Solar Energy STEM Project and Graphing LabIn this project, your students will research, design, build, and test a passive solar water heater using simple classroom materials. Students explore how solar energy can be used to warm water and how design choi

8th - 10th Engineering, Physical Science, Physics

NGSS MS-PS3-3, MS-PS3-4, MS-PS4-2+11

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

Space Science Data Analysis Graphing Bundle | HIGH SCHOOL | Stars, Distances

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TWFScience

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

9th - 12th Graphing, Astronomy, Physical Science

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

High School Science Graphing and Data Analysis Mega Bundle | Real-World Data Lab

Created by
TWFScience

This growing bundle of science data graphing investigations helps students explore major HIGH SCHOOL science concepts while building strong graphing and data analysis skills. Each investigation uses real-world or real-world style datasets so students can analyze patterns, identify trends, and explai

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

NGSS HS-PS1-2, HS-PS2-1, HS-PS2-2+27

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

Resource Depletion & Mining Data Graphing Lab Bundle 6th, 7th, 8th Grade

Created by
TWFScience

These three natural resources and resource depletion data graphing activities will help your students understand how human resource use affects availability, how consumption compares with production and new discoveries, and how growing demand for copper and lithium is connected to mining and sustain

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

NGSS MS-ESS3-1, MS-ESS3-3, MS-ESS3-4

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

I Was Today Years Old When I Learned | Start of the Year Science Activity

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TWFScience

I Was Today Years Old When I Learned…: Science Discovery & Research ActivityTurn the popular phrase “I was today years old when I learned…” into an engaging science research and discovery activity! Perfect as an icebreaker activity for the beginning of the school year or the start of a new scien

4th - 12th Science, General Science, Physical Science