Physical Science Student Practice

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: Motion, Power, and Safety Reading | 6th, 7th, 8th | Forces

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TWFScience

This reading introduces students to the science behind how trains move, climb hills, travel around curves, and stop safely. Students learn how forces, motion, energy, and simple machines work together to make trains one of the most efficient forms of transportation. It also includes reading comprehe

6th - 8th Engineering, Physical Science, Physics

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

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

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

How Trains Work: How Trains Work: Physics & Engineering Reading | Grade 11 & 12

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How Trains Work: The Physics and Engineering at Work Reading Comprehension Passage and QuestionsThis reading explores the advanced physics and engineering behind how trains generate tractive effort, transfer energy, climb steep grades, travel safely around curves, and stop while carrying enormous am

11th - 12th 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

Waves and Energy Data Graphing Lab Bundle 6th, 7th, 8th Grade | Sound and Light

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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

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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

Water Desalination Challenge STEM Investigation - Solar Desalination

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TWFScience

Students will investigate water desalination, phase changes, and sustainable freshwater production by designing and building their own solar desalination device. Using a shallow basin, prepared saltwater, collection cup, transparent cover, and solar energy, students explore how evaporation and conde

6th - 11th Engineering, Physical Science, Physics

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

Waves and Energy Data Analysis Graphing Bundle | HIGH SCHOOL

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

9th - 12th Graphing, Physical Science, Physics

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

Resource Depletion & Mining Data Analysis Graphing Bundle | HIGH SCHOOL

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

Wind Turbine Blade Design Challenge STEM Investigation | Renewable Energy

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TWFScience

Students will investigate wind energy, turbine blade design, and rotational motion by designing and testing their own fan-powered model wind turbine. Using a guarded fan, reusable turbine stand, rotating axle, and interchangeable blade sets, students explore how blade shape, length, or angle affects

7th - 11th Engineering, Physical Science, Physics

NGSS MS-PS3-4, MS-PS3-5, MS-ETS1-1+8

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