Physics Handouts

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

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

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

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

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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

9th - 12th Graphing, Physical Science, Physics

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