Physical Science Activities

Sturdy Platform STEM Engineering Challenge | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade MIDDLE SCHOOL

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TWFScience

Elevate Your Science Curriculum with the Sturdy Platform Engineering Challenge. A Engineering Challenge for 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade - Middle School Students!The ChallengeEquipped with a stack of index cards, students will be challenged to create a platform that can support the maximum weight possibl

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

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

Also included in: STEM Engineering Challenge Bundle | NGSS 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Hands-On Science

Simple Telescope STEM Engineering Challenge - HIGH SCHOOL Science

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TWFScience

Elevate Your Science Curriculum with the Simple Telescope Engineering Challenge. An Astronomical Quest designed for High School Students!The ChallengeYour students will use plastic lenses, cardboard tubes, plastic cups, and tape to construct a functional refracting telescope. The instructions are st

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

NGSS HS-ETS1-1, HS-ETS1-2, HS-ETS1-3+1

Also included in: STEM Engineering Challenge Bundle | NGSS High School Hands-On Science Projects

Simple Telescope STEM Engineering Challenge | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade MIDDLE SCHOOL

Created by
TWFScience

Elevate Your Science Curriculum with the Simple Telescope Engineering Challenge. An Astronomical Quest designed for 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade - Middle School Students!The ChallengeYour students will use plastic lenses, cardboard tubes, plastic cups, and tape to construct a functional refracting telesc

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

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

Also included in: STEM Engineering Challenge Bundle | NGSS 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Hands-On Science

Telescope Digital Scavenger Hunt & WebQuest - Middle and High School Appropriate

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TWFScience

Introduce or review telescopes with this engaging scavenger hunt webquest + STEM Challenge!This informative scavenger hunt guides students to research key facts about the history, technology, and innovations related to telescopes.Designed for middle and high school students, this activity provides 1

6th - 12th Science, Astronomy, Physical Science

STEM Challenge Journal

Created by
TWFScience

Give your students one location to showcase and track their STEM challenges all year!​STEM Challenge Journal​, a year-long tool meant to help your students chronicle their STEM accomplishments in a straight-forward and intuitive way. It also goes very well with my ​Middle School STEM Challenge Bundl

6th - 12th Science, General Science, Physical Science

Pasta Bridge STEM Engineering Challenge - HIGH SCHOOL Science

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TWFScience

Elevate Your Science Curriculum with the Pasta Bridge Engineering Challenge. Journey into Civil Engineering for Middle and High School Students!The ChallengeYour students will use uncooked pasta shapes and epoxy glue, students will embark on the mission to design and construct a bridge that can with

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

NGSS HS-ETS1-1, HS-ETS1-2, HS-ETS1-3+1

Also included in: STEM Engineering Challenge Bundle | NGSS High School Hands-On Science Projects

Pasta Bridge STEM Engineering Challenge | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade MIDDLE SCHOOL

Created by
TWFScience

Elevate Your Science Curriculum with the Pasta Bridge Engineering Challenge. Journey into Civil Engineering Challenge for 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade - Middle School Students!The ChallengeYour students will use uncooked pasta shapes and epoxy glue, students will embark on the mission to design and const

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

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

Also included in: MS-ETS1 Engineering Design Process - Activity Bundle | MS-ETS1-1 to MS-ETS1-4

Wind-Powered Car STEM Engineering Challenge - HIGH SCHOOL Science

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TWFScience

Energize Your STEM Curriculum with the Wind-Powered Car Challenge: An Exploration into Renewable Energy and Physics for High School Students!The ChallengeYour students will use basic materials such as cardboard, dowels, and various crafting supplies to construct a car that is solely propelled by win

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

NGSS HS-ETS1-1, HS-ETS1-2, HS-ETS1-3+1

Also included in: STEM Engineering Challenge Bundle | NGSS High School Hands-On Science Projects

Wind-Powered Car STEM Engineering Challenge | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade MIDDLE SCHOOL

Created by
TWFScience

Energize Your STEM Curriculum with the Wind-Powered Car Challenge: An Exploration into Renewable Energy for 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade - Middle School Students!The ChallengeYour students will use basic materials such as cardboard, dowels, and various crafting supplies to construct a car that is solely

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

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

Also included in: MS-ETS1 Engineering Design Process - Activity Bundle | MS-ETS1-1 to MS-ETS1-4

Paper Ball Run STEM Engineering Challenge - HIGH SCHOOL Science

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TWFScience

Energize Your STEM Curriculum with the Paper Ball Run Challenge: A Journey Through Physics and Innovation for High School Students!The ChallengeEquipped with paper, tape, and a marble, students will be challenged to engineer a creative ball run that slows the descent of the ball as much as possible.

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

NGSS HS-ETS1-1, HS-ETS1-2, HS-ETS1-3+1

Also included in: STEM Engineering Challenge Bundle | NGSS High School Hands-On Science Projects

Paper Ball Run STEM Engineering Challenge | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade MIDDLE SCHOOL

Created by
TWFScience

Energize Your STEM Curriculum with the Paper Ball Run Challenge: A Journey Through Physics and Innovation for 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade - Middle School Students!The ChallengeEquipped with paper, tape, and a marble, students will be challenged to engineer a creative ball run that slows the descent of t

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

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

Also included in: STEM Engineering Challenge Bundle | NGSS 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Hands-On Science

Solar Oven STEM Engineering Challenge - HIGH SCHOOL Science

Created by
TWFScience

Ignite Passion for Renewable Energy with the Solar Oven Engineering Challenge: A Green Technology Quest for High School Students!The ChallengeLeveraging simple materials and the limitless power of the sun, students are tasked with constructing a functional solar oven. The goal is to harness solar en

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

NGSS HS-ETS1-1, HS-ETS1-2, HS-ETS1-3+1

Also included in: STEM Engineering Challenge Bundle | NGSS High School Hands-On Science Projects

Solar Oven STEM Engineering Challenge | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade MIDDLE SCHOOL

Created by
TWFScience

Ignite Passion for Renewable Energy with the Solar Oven Engineering Challenge: A Green Technology Quest for 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade - Middle School Students!The ChallengeLeveraging simple materials and the limitless power of the sun, students are tasked with constructing a functional solar oven. The

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

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

Also included in: New York Science - MS. Engineering Design | NYSSLS | Scientific Method

Parachute STEM Engineering Challenge - HIGH SCHOOL Science

Created by
TWFScience

Elevate Your Science Curriculum with the Parachute Design Challenge: An Aerodynamic Exploration for High School Students!The ChallengeEquipped with everyday materials such as plastic bags, strings, and small weights, students will embark on a mission to design and construct a parachute that can safe

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

NGSS HS-ETS1-1, HS-ETS1-2, HS-ETS1-3+1

Also included in: STEM Engineering Challenge Bundle | NGSS High School Hands-On Science Projects

Parachute STEM Engineering Challenge | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade MIDDLE SCHOOL

Created by
TWFScience

Elevate Your Science Curriculum with the Parachute Design Challenge: An Aerodynamic Exploration for 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade - Middle School Students!The ChallengeEquipped with everyday materials such as plastic bags, strings, and small weights, students will embark on a mission to design and constru

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

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

Also included in: STEM Engineering Challenge Bundle | NGSS 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Hands-On Science

Acoustic Instrument STEM Engineering Challenge - HIGH SCHOOL Science

Created by
TWFScience

Elevate Your Science Curriculum with the Acoustic Instrument Engineering Challenge: A Symphony of Physics and Creativity for High School Students!The ChallengeEquipped with an array of materials such as strings, tubes, and an assortment of recyclable items, students will endeavor to design and const

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

NGSS HS-ETS1-1, HS-ETS1-2, HS-ETS1-3+1

Also included in: STEM Engineering Challenge Bundle | NGSS High School Hands-On Science Projects

Acoustic Instrument STEM Engineering Challenge | 6th, 7th, 8th MIDDLE SCHOOL

Created by
TWFScience

Elevate Your Science Curriculum with the Acoustic Instrument Engineering Challenge: A Symphony of Physics and Creativity for 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade - Middle School Students!The ChallengeEquipped with an array of materials such as strings, tubes, and an assortment of recyclable items, students will

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

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

Also included in: STEM Engineering Challenge Bundle | NGSS 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Hands-On Science

Rube Goldberg Machine STEM Engineering Challenge - HIGH SCHOOL Science

Created by
TWFScience

Unleash Creativity with the Rube Goldberg Machine Challenge: A Journey into the Heart of Physics and Engineering for High School Students!The ChallengeEquipped with a variety of commonplace materials, students are tasked to create an elaborate Rube Goldberg machine. The objective is to perform a sim

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

NGSS HS-ETS1-1, HS-ETS1-2, HS-ETS1-3+1

Also included in: Simple Machines - High School - 5E Lesson Bundle | Lever, Inclined Plane, Pulley

Rube Goldberg Machine STEM Engineering Challenge | 6th, 7th, 8th MIDDLE SCHOOL

Created by
TWFScience

Unleash Creativity with the Rube Goldberg Machine Challenge: A Journey into the Heart of Physics and Engineering for 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade - Middle School Students!The ChallengeEquipped with a variety of commonplace materials, students are tasked to create an elaborate Rube Goldberg machine. The o

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

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

Also included in: Simple Machines Middle School Complete 5E Lesson Bundle | Lever, Inclined Plane

Solar Energy Scavenger Hunt & WebQuest - Middle and High School Appropriate

Created by
TWFScience

Introduce or review solar energy collection and storage with this engaging scavenger hunt WebQuest + STEM Challenge!This informative scavenger hunt guides students to research key facts about the history, technology, and innovations related to solar energy usage and storage.Designed for middle and h

6th - 12th Science, Physical Science, Physics

Wind Energy Scavenger Hunt & WebQuest - Middle and High School Appropriate

Created by
TWFScience

Introduce or review wind energy collection and storage with this engaging scavenger hunt WebQuest + STEM Challenge!This informative scavenger hunt guides students to research key facts about the history, technology, and innovations related to wind energy usage and storage.Designed for middle and hig

6th - 12th Science, Environment, Physical Science

Bridges - Reading Comprehension Article - Grade 8 and Up + bonus STEM Challenge

Created by
TWFScience

Bridges Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions. This resource is suitable for students in grades 8 and up. Tackle literacy and science by having your students read and answer questions from a scientific article. Questions include knowledge (direct from the paper), thinking, connecting, applicat

8th - 12th Science, Physical Science, Physics

Also included in: Emergency Sub Plans Science | 9th, 10th Grade Reading Comprehension & Questions

Bridges - Reading Comprehension & Questions 6th, 7th, 8th + Bonus STEM Challenge

Created by
TWFScience

Tackle literacy and science by having your students read and answer questions from a scientific article about Bridges. Questions include knowledge (direct from the paper), thinking, connecting, application, and open-ended varieties. When you purchase this reading, you will also get my Pasta Bridge S

6th - 8th Science, Physical Science, Physics

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

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

Flight - How Things Fly - Middle School - Complete 5E Lesson Bundle

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TWFScience

Flight and how things fly - Fully editable and Complete 5E Lesson. This bundle is designed for a middle school science class - grades 6-8.Lesson Objectives: Throughout this 5E lesson, students will learn about:The four forces of flightHow planes get off the groundAirplanes vs. HelicoptersThe types o

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

NGSS MS-PS2-1, MS-PS2-2, MS-PS2-4