Physical Science Activities

Friction Lesson - Google Slides and PowerPoint Lesson Package

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TWFScience

This Friction lesson package includes the lesson as well as a collaborative inquiry lab - Finding μs. The lesson begins by answering the question - What is friction and what causes it? It then summarizes Friction and relates it back to Newton’s 3 Laws. It compares Static and Kinetic Friction and con

9th - Adult Education Science, Physical Science, Physics

Also included in: Physics Curriculum | Physics 1 & 2 | Tests, Activities, Lessons | 11th and 12th

Universal Gravitation - Google Slides and PowerPoint Lesson Package

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TWFScience

This Universal Gravitation lesson package describes Gravity in Space, The Law of Universal Gravitation, The Power of Gravity, How Gravity Affects the Tides, Objects in Circular Orbit and How Our Bodies Respond to Microgravity. ➡️ Click here to have a look at the FULL LESSON VIDEOThis package includ...

9th - Adult Education Science, Physical Science, Physics

Also included in: Physics Curriculum | Physics 1 & 2 | Tests, Activities, Lessons | 11th and 12th

Energy and Its Different Forms Lesson | Energy Transformation, Types of Energy

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TWFScience

This Energy Introduction lesson package begins by introducing Energy and its requirement for life and comfort on Earth. It then looks at where we get our energy from including solar, hydroelectric power generation, etc. It then looks at the Types of energy available including Thermal, Electrical, Ra

9th - Adult Education Science, Physical Science, Physics

Also included in: Physics Curriculum | Physics 1 & 2 | Tests, Activities, Lessons | 11th and 12th

Work and Energy - Google Slides and PowerPoint Lesson

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TWFScience

This Work and Energy lesson package begins by introducing Work Done and the equation: W = Fd. It then outlines Units and Direction for work as well as when Work is Positive or Negative. The lesson package concludes by examining cases when Work = 0. ➡️ Click here to have a look at the FULL LESSON...

9th - Adult Education Science, Physical Science, Physics

Also included in: Physics Curriculum | Physics 1 & 2 | Tests, Activities, Lessons | 11th and 12th

The History and Future of Flight Lesson | Wright Brothers, Stealth Aircraft

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TWFScience

This lesson package on The History and Future of Flight gets your students thinking about important historical events in aviation. The lesson then overviews the history of flight and looks at today's aircraft. Lastly, it looks at what aviation might look like in the near future. Each of the segments

6th - Adult Education Science, Engineering, Physical Science

NGSS MS-PS2-2, MS-ETS1-2

Also included in: Flight - How Things Fly - Middle School - Complete 5E Lesson Bundle

How Planes and Other Aircraft Fly Lesson - How Thrust, Drag, and Lift Work

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TWFScience

This 2-DAY lesson and lab package on How Planes and Other Aircraft Fly begins with a look at the aerodynamic forces which affect flight - Thrust, Drag, Lift and Weight. It then looks at takeoffs, level flight, banking, and landings. It ends with a look at hot Hot Air Balloons and Helicopters fly. Th

6th - Adult Education Science, Engineering, Physical Science

NGSS MS-PS2-2

Also included in: Flight - How Things Fly - Middle School - Complete 5E Lesson Bundle

How Living Things Fly Lesson | How Birds Fly, Aerodynamics, Parachuting

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TWFScience

This lesson package on How Living Things Fly begins by looking at the Characteristics of flying birds including how they produce lift and thrust and are able to fly by reducing drag and weight. It ends by examining Gliding and Parachuting as well as other flying animals.The package contains diagrams

6th - Adult Education Science, Engineering, Physical Science

NGSS MS-PS2-2, MS-LS4-4

Also included in: Flight Complete Bundle | Lessons, Worksheets, Activities | Flying, Aviation

The Properties of Air Lesson | Atmospheric Pressure and Weather | 6th, 7th, 8th

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TWFScience

This lesson package on The Properties of Air and its relation to flight starts with an overview of the main characteristics of air including weight, its place in space, movement, and atmospheric pressure. It then looks at how moving air creates lift for flight, why we need air as well as some applic

6th - 8th Earth Sciences, General Science, Physical Science

NGSS MS-PS2-2, MS-LS4-4, MS-ESS2-5

Also included in: Flight Complete Bundle | Lessons, Worksheets, Activities | Flying, Aviation

Flight Complete Bundle | Lessons, Worksheets, Activities | Flying, Aviation

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TWFScience

This complete unit package includes a full lesson and activity set for a complete unit on Flight. Get 4 weeks of lessons, 6 presentations, labs, activities, and a WebQuest—Save over 68% today!Updated September 2026 - all lessons and added 2 activities✅ Complete 4-Week Unit – Includes lessons, activ...

6th - 8th Science, General Science, Physical Science

NGSS MS-PS2-2, MS-LS2-3, MS-LS4-4+6

Work, Energy, and Power - Task Cards UNIQUE Activity | Energy Transfer

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TWFScience

This 18 Work, Energy and Power Task Card resource covers Work and Energy, Kinetic and Gravitational Potential Energy, The Law of Conservation of Energy, Energy Efficiency, Specific Heat Capacity and Power. It relates directly to my unit on Work, Energy and Power which can be found here. This resourc

10th - Adult Education Science, Physical Science, Physics

Also included in: Physics Curriculum | Physics 1 & 2 | Tests, Activities, Lessons | 11th and 12th

The Law of Conservation of Energy and Efficiency - Google Slides and PowerPoint

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TWFScience

This lesson package reviews The Law of Conservation of Energy and Efficiency. The lesson package begins by introducing The Law of Conservation of Energy. It then moves onto Mechanical Energy, other forms of energy, energy efficiency as well as a sports application for conservation. Within the less

9th - Adult Education Science, Physical Science, Physics

Also included in: Physics Curriculum | Physics 1 & 2 | Tests, Activities, Lessons | 11th and 12th

Thermal Energy, Temperature, and Heat Lesson | Conduction, Convection, Radiation

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TWFScience

Thermal Energy, Temperature and Heat - Physics Lesson and Worksheet Package. This lesson package compares Thermal Energy to Temperature and Heat. It looks at Heat Transfer and specifically, Conduction, Convection, and Radiation. Lastly, it goes over Specific Heat Capacity and The Principle of Heat

9th - Adult Education Science, Physical Science, Physics

Also included in: Physics Curriculum | Physics 1 & 2 | Tests, Activities, Lessons | 11th and 12th

Power - Google Slides and PowerPoint Lesson

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TWFScience

Power lesson and student activity package. This lesson package looks at Power, Watts, the Power Consumption of common appliances, Power Generation Stations, and Horsepower. Within the lesson, there are many opportunities for students to test their knowledge through "Check Your Understanding" slides

9th - Adult Education Science, Physical Science, Physics

Also included in: Physics Curriculum | Physics 1 & 2 | Tests, Activities, Lessons | 11th and 12th

Hearing and the Human Ear Lesson | The Auditory System | High School Biology

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TWFScience

Hearing and the Human Ear - 1-2 day lesson package. This lesson package has both physics as well as biology elements. The main focus of the lesson is to provide information about hearing to students in regards to what kinds of sounds are heard, the possibility of hearing loss caused by everyday acti

9th - Adult Education Science, Biology, Physical Science

Also included in: Physics Curriculum | Physics 1 & 2 | Tests, Activities, Lessons | 11th and 12th

Hearing, Hearing Loss and the Human Ear - Physics and Biology Lesson Package

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TWFScience

Hearing, Hearing Loss and the Human Ear. This is a more simplifed version of my - 1-2 day lesson package Hearing and the Human Ear which contains a greater amount of detail and is more suited for high school students. If you are interested please CLICK HERE to have a look. This lesson package has

5th - Adult Education Science, Biology, Physical Science

Human Ear Anatomy and Hearing - Biology and Physics Lesson Package

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TWFScience

Human Ear Anatomy and Hearing. This lesson package has both physics as well as biology elements. The main focus of the lesson is to provide information about the anatomical features of the ear which allow us to perceive sound. There are 5 videos embedded right into the lesson as well as one websi

9th - Adult Education Science, Biology, Physical Science

Waves - An Introduction - Google Slides and PowerPoint Lesson

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TWFScience

An introduction to waves lesson package.The main focus of the lesson is to introduce students to the concepts of waves. It begins by briefly looking at two well know wave types, water, and seismic waves. It then examines Transverse vs. Longitudinal waves. The lesson then covers wave terminology inc

9th - Adult Education Science, Physical Science, Physics

Also included in: Physics Curriculum | Physics 1 & 2 | Tests, Activities, Lessons | 11th and 12th

Waves - Transmission, Reflection, and Interference - Google Slides & PowerPoint

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TWFScience

The main focus of the lesson is to show students how waves interact and behave in various mediums. It begins by introducing wave behaviour in various mediums including solids, liquids gases and in outer space. It then examines how sound travel differs in different weather conditions as well as when

9th - Adult Education Science, Physical Science, Physics

Also included in: Physics Curriculum | Physics 1 & 2 | Tests, Activities, Lessons | 11th and 12th

Standing Waves - Google Slides & PowerPoint

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TWFScience

The main focus of the lesson is to introduce students to standing waves. It first reviews waves including reflection as well as constructive and destructive interference. The lesson then moves into nodes and antinodes as well as harmonics. The lesson package includes a Standing Wave Activity which c

9th - Adult Education Science, Physical Science, Physics

Also included in: Physics Curriculum | Physics 1 & 2 | Tests, Activities, Lessons | 11th and 12th

Sound, Sound Energy and Speed - Google Slides & PowerPoint

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TWFScience

Sound, Sound Energy, and Speed. The lesson first reviews sound including how it is heard and how it is created. It then requires the students to perform an inquiry activity into how noise-canceling headphones work. Lastly, the speed of sound is examined including how its speed changes in different t

9th - Adult Education Science, Physical Science, Physics

Also included in: Physics Curriculum | Physics 1 & 2 | Tests, Activities, Lessons | 11th and 12th

The Doppler Effect and Supersonic Travel - Google Slides & PowerPoint

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TWFScience

The Doppler Effect and Supersonic Travel. The lesson explains the Doppler Effect as well as the Doppler Shift and how it can be used in many applications such as in Astronomy (Redshift/Blueshift) and Radar. The lesson teaches students how to calculate Observed Frequency and Mach Speed. Lastly, it lo

9th - Adult Education Science, Physical Science, Physics

Also included in: Physics Curriculum | Physics 1 & 2 | Tests, Activities, Lessons | 11th and 12th

Mass vs Weight Lesson - Mass, Gravity, Calculating Weight | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade

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TWFScience

This lesson package compares and contrasts Mass and Weight in a clear and concise manner. First it introduces students to the concepts of mass, weight and gravity. It then provides worked examples on how to calculate weight using the metric and imperial/standard systems. The lesson then compares mas

6th - Adult Education Science, General Science, Physical Science

Also included in: Matter Unit Bundle - Lessons, Activities & Assessments | Density, Mass vs Weight

The Periodic Table - Task Cards UNIQUE Activity | Identifying Atoms and Elements

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TWFScience

This 15 Periodic Table and Elements Task Card resource allows your students to review concepts involving Elements, Rows, Groups, Atomic Mass and Families. Example Questions Include: Question 1: Silicon is a ______ found in group _____. Question 2: This collection of elements on the periodic table co

5th - Adult Education Science, Chemistry, Physical Science

Also included in: Ontario Grade 9 Science Course Curriculum | 1 Full Semester | SNC1D | 9th Grade

Newton's Three Laws of Motion Lab Station Activity | Newton's Law Applications

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TWFScience

This fully editable Lab Station Activity on Newton's 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Law of Motion is meant to get your kids out of their seats and engaged in the content. Each station not only offers a unique opportunity to test your students' knowledge (offer an opinion, answer questions based on a video or rea

8th - Higher Education Science, Physical Science, Physics

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