Physical Science Hands-On Activities

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Fission vs Fusion Infographic Assignment - Middle and High School Appropriate

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TWFScience

Engage Your Students with a Creative Exploration of Nuclear Energy - Fission vs Fusion Infographic Assignment! This project merges science with art, allowing students to express their understanding of fission vs fusion through visual storytelling. Designed to align with Next Generation Science Stand

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

Also included in: Nuclear Energy - Fission and Fusion - HIGH School - Complete 5E Lesson Bundle

Nuclear Energy Lab Station Activity | 7 Hands-on Activities | Fission, Fusion

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TWFScience

This fully editable Lab Station Activity on Nuclear Energy - Fission and Fusion is meant to get your students out of their seats and engaged in the content. This resource covers the following topics:Nuclear EnergyFissionFusionThe differences between fission and fusionHow energy comes from atomsNucle

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

Also included in: Nuclear Energy - Fission and Fusion - HIGH School - Complete 5E Lesson Bundle

Nuclear Energy - Fission and Fusion - Middle School - Complete 5E Lesson Bundle

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TWFScience

Nuclear Energy - Fission and Fusion - 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:AtomsNuclear EnergyFissionFission SafetyChernobyl Disaster Case StudyNuclear Wea

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

Nuclear Energy - Fission and Fusion - HIGH School - Complete 5E Lesson Bundle

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TWFScience

Nuclear Energy - Fission and Fusion - Fully editable and Complete 5E Lesson. This bundle is designed for a HIGH school science class - grades 9-12.Lesson Objectives: Throughout this 5E lesson, students will learn about:AtomsNuclear EnergyFissionFission SafetyChernobyl Disaster Case StudyNuclear Weap

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

Rube Goldberg Simple Machine Project

Created by
TWFScience

Unleash Creativity with the Rube Goldberg with this Simple Machine Challenge: The ChallengeThe main goal of this activity is for students to gain experience in collaborating with other students on a simple machine – Rube Goldberg design project. Students will also learn about force, motion, energy t

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

NGSS MS-PS2-1, MS-PS2-2, MS-PS3-2+9

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

Simple Machines Lab Station Activity | 7 Hands-on Activities | Pulley, Lever

Created by
TWFScience

This fully editable Lab Station Activity on Simple Machines is meant to get your students 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 reading, draw, etc.) but

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

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

Simple Machines Middle School Complete 5E Lesson Bundle | Lever, Inclined Plane

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TWFScience

Simple Machines - 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:What are Simple Machines?Work = F X dLeverInclined PlaneWheel and AxlePulleyScrewWedgeCompound Machi

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

Simple Machines - High School - 5E Lesson Bundle | Lever, Inclined Plane, Pulley

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TWFScience

Simple Machines - Fully editable and Complete 5E Lesson. This bundle is designed for a middle school science class - grades 9-11.Lesson Objectives: Throughout this 5E lesson, students will learn about:What are Simple Machines?Work = F X dLeverInclined PlaneWheel and AxlePulleyScrewWedgeCompound Mach

9th - 11th Science, General Science, Physical Science