Physical Science Resources

Diffraction and Interference of Waves -Senior Physics Google Slides & PowerPoint

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TWFScience

Diffraction and Interference of Waves - SENIOR PHYSICS - This physics lesson package discusses diffraction and interference but also examines what it means for light to be a wave and a particle using Young's Double Slit Experiment. It is geared toward students who are in high school physics - senior

11th - Higher Education Science, Physical Science, Physics

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

Popsicle Stick Catapult STEM Engineering Challenge | Physics Activity

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TWFScience

You will be creating a Popsicle stick catapult which will fire three different-sized projectiles. This freebie provides an overview of the lab/activity along with a marking rubric. Your students will be asked to create a lab report summarizing various findings such as the speed and acceleration of

9th - 12th Science, Physical Science, Physics

Paper Airplane Scientific Method Lab Activity | STEM Engineering Activity

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TWFScience

Introduce or review the Scientific Method in a fun way with this simple activity. Your students will create various planes in order to test a single variable effect on flying distance. Great for inquiry, collaboration, and developing research skills. Fully editable Word document which can be altered

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

Also included in: Scientific Method Activity and Lesson Bundle

The Polarization of Light - Senior Physics Google Slides & PowerPoint

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TWFScience

The Polarization of Light - SENIOR PHYSICS - This physics lesson package compares transverse and longitudinal waves and explains what polarized light it. The lesson also looks at the application of plane polarization in polarized sunglasses and 3D movies. It is geared toward students who are in high

11th - Higher Education Science, Physical Science, Physics

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

Diffraction Grating - A Physics PowerPoint Package

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TWFScience

The Polarization of Light - SENIOR PHYSICS - This physics lesson package discusses diffraction grating and compares diffraction grating with double-slit examples. The lesson also looks at the grating equation, types of diffraction grating, spectroscopes, and spectral analysis. It is geared toward st

11th - Higher Education Science, Physical Science, Physics

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

Light and Waves Complete Unit Bundle - SENIOR Physics Curriculum | Diffraction

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TWFScience

The Unit Package includes a complete lesson set for a unit on Light and Waves. Within the unit package, you'll find the lessons, activities, and a full, day-by-day breakdown of how I teach this unit in my own classroom. Each lesson comes in Office and Google formats and includes the presentation (st

11th - Higher Education Science, Physical Science, Physics

One-Dimensional Motion - Google Slides and PowerPoint Lesson

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TWFScience

This lesson contains everything you need to introduce or review One-Dimensional Motion. The lesson introduces Motion Terms, the International System of Units, Scalar Quantities, Average and Instantaneous Speed, velocity = distance/time calculations, Linear Motion, Velocity, Position, and Displacemen

9th - Adult Education Science, Physical Science, Physics

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

Two-Dimensional Motion and Vectors - Google Slides and PowerPoint Lesson

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TWFScience

This lesson contains everything you need to introduce or review Two-Dimensional Motion. The lesson compares Uniform vs. Non-Uniform Motion, introduces students to Vectors as well as breaking them into their x and y-components. Furthermore, it teaches Vector Component Addition. There are many opportu

9th - Adult Education Science, Physical Science, Physics

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

Acceleration Lesson | High School Physics, Motion, Velocity, Kinematics Graphing

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TWFScience

This lesson contains everything you need to introduce or review Acceleration. The lesson teaching the process of Speeding up and Slowing Down and compares Uniform vs. Nonuniform Acceleration. It looks at Average Acceleration, Graphing Constant Acceleration (P-T, V-T and A-T graphs) and The Big 5 Acc

10th - Adult Education Science, Physical Science, Physics

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

Projectile Motion Lesson – 2D Motion, Vector Addition, & Problem Worksheets

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TWFScience

Teach projectile motion with this complete, no-prep physics lesson designed for 2D motion, vectors, horizontal and angled launches, gravity, and projectile motion problem solving. This resource helps students understand how projectiles move, how horizontal and vertical components interact, and how t

10th - Adult Education Science, Physical Science, Physics

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

Motion Unit Bundle – Speed, Velocity, Acceleration, Distance Time Graphs

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TWFScience

A complete Motion Unit that covers speed, velocity, acceleration, distance-time graphs, 1D and 2D motion, vectors, relative motion, and projectiles. Includes editable lessons, worksheets, lab stations, digital notebooks, quizzes, a unit test, and Google Slides/Docs for easy digital teaching. Perfect

10th - Higher Education Science, Physical Science, Physics

Forces Introduction Lesson | Four Fundamental Forces, Normal, Friction, Tension

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TWFScience

This 3-DAY, 63 slide Force Introduction lesson package begins with an Overview of Force which requires students to collaboratively think about the topic and create a definition. The Four Fundamental Forces are discussed as well as the Forces all around us. It then gets more specific and talks about

9th - Adult Education Science, Physical Science, Physics

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

Forces - Task Cards and UNIQUE Activity - Forces & Motion, Velocity Calculations

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TWFScience

This 15 Forces Task Card resource covers Newton's Laws, Friction, Universal Gravity as well as Atwood, Ramp and Pulley problems. This resource is very unique. It can be utilized in a clue gathering, puzzle solving, highly active and engaging activity for those learning about solving Force Problems o

10th - Adult Education Science, Physical Science, Physics

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

Newton's 3 Laws of Motion Lesson - Newton's 1st, 2nd, 3rd Law | Force and Motion

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TWFScience

This Newton's 3 Laws of Motion lesson package begins with an overview of the 3 Laws then goes into specifics regarding Newton’s First Law and its applications. The lesson then covers Newton’s Second Law and Newton’s Third Law as well as their Applications. This package includes the lesson (student

10th - Adult Education Science, Physical Science, Physics

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

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

Ramps, Pulleys and Forces - Google Slides and PowerPoint Lesson Package

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TWFScience

This TWO-DAY Ramp and Pulley lesson package has worked very well for my students and will allow yours to also grasp this very difficult concept. It begins by introducing Tension and teaches your students how to solve Atwood Machine Problems as well as Ramp and Pulley Problems with Friction. ➡️ Cl...

10th - Adult Education Science, Physical Science, Physics

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

Forces Complete Unit Bundle | Newton's Laws, Friction, Universal Gravity, Ramps

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TWFScience

This physics package includes a full lesson set for a complete unit on Forces (Dynamics). Within the unit package, you'll find the lessons, activities, and a full, day-by-day breakdown on how I teach this unit in my own classroom. Your students will learn: What forces are, the fundamental forces, Ne

9th - Higher Education Science, Physical Science, Physics

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 Flight Can Be Improved Lesson | Helicopters vs. Airplanes, Future of Flight

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TWFScience

This lesson package on How Flight can be Improved by using different types of aircrafts or by making improvements on the ones we currently have. It begins with a comparison of Helicopters and Airplanes then moves on to means of Reducing Drag, Decreasing Weight, and Increasing Thrust. Lastly, it look

6th - Adult Education Science, Engineering, Physical Science

NGSS MS-PS2-2

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

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