Physics Instruction

California 8th Grade Science Discipline Specific Course Model BUNDLE | CAST

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This RESOURCE BUNDLE will SAVE YOU 75% and is for California 8th grade science teachers who are teaching according to the Discipline Specific Course Model.This bundle was created by analyzing California’s Department of Education 8th Grade NGSS curriculum document standard by standard. This bundle de

8th Grade General Science, Physical Science, Physics

NGSS MS-PS1-1, MS-PS1-2, MS-PS1-3+20

Middle School Physical Science Curriculum | NGSS Aligned | MS-PS1, PS2, PS3, PS4

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This bundle includes all four complete, NGSS-aligned Middle School Physical Science bundles—MS-PS1, MS-PS2, MS-PS3, and MS-PS4—curated to cover every performance expectation with engaging lessons, hands-on labs/engineering challenges, readings, activities, and organized teacher supports.Why teachers

6th - 8th Chemistry, Physical Science, Physics

NGSS MS-PS1-1, MS-PS1-2, MS-PS1-3+16

Newton's 1st Law Case Study - Bus Stop Surprise | Physical Science Case Study

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Physical Science Case Study - "Newton's 1st Law - The Bus Stop Surprise"This resource offers an engaging, real-world look at how inertia influences motion through the lens of Newton’s First Law. Students follow Maya on an ordinary bus ride turned unexpected physics lesson, observing how her body res

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

Also included in: Newton's 1st Law of Motion Lesson, Worksheet, Activities Bundle | 6th, 7th, 8th

Newton's 1st Law of Motion Worksheet Bundle | 6-Part Newtons First Law Worksheet

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Perfect for classroom instruction, science centers, homework, assessments, and review! Just print & use—no prep required!Introduce and/or review Newton's First Law of Motion, the Law of Inertia, with this engaging, print-ready worksheet bundle designed to help learners understand how and why obj

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

NGSS MS-PS2-2

Also included in: Newton's 1st Law of Motion Lesson, Worksheet, Activities Bundle | 6th, 7th, 8th

Newton's 1st Law of Motion Lesson, Worksheet, Activities Bundle | 6th, 7th, 8th

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The NO-PREP bundle includes a lesson, worksheets, activities, a STEM investigation, case study, and video worksheet on Newton's 1st Law of Motion. It is specifically designed for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade but can also be used to teach Newtons First Law to high school students as it provides an excelle

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

NGSS MS-PS2-2

Newton's 2nd Law of Motion Worksheet 6- Part Bundle Newtons Second Law Worksheet

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Perfect for classroom instruction, science centers, homework, assessments, and review! Just print & use—no prep required!Introduce and/or review Newton's Second Law of Motion, Force equals mass times acceleration (F = ma), with this engaging, print-ready worksheet bundle designed to help learner

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

NGSS MS-PS2-2

Also included in: Newton's 2nd Law of Motion Lesson, Worksheet, Activities Bundle | 6th, 7th, 8th

Newton's 2nd Law Case Study - Sports Car vs Truck | Physical Science Case Study

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Physical Science Case Study - "Newton's 2nd Law - Sports Car vs Pickup Truck"This resource delivers a clear, real-world explanation of Newton’s Second Law of Motion through a relatable comparison between a lightweight sports car and a heavy pickup truck. Students follow a simple moment at a stopligh

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

NGSS MS-PS2-2

Also included in: Newton's 2nd Law of Motion Lesson, Worksheet, Activities Bundle | 6th, 7th, 8th

Newton's 2nd Law of Motion Lesson, Worksheet, Activities Bundle | 6th, 7th, 8th

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The NO-PREP bundle includes a lesson, worksheets, activities, a STEM investigation, a student-led lab, and case study on Newton's 2nd Law of Motion. It is specifically designed for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade but can also be used to teach Newtons Second Law to high school students as it provides an exce

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

NGSS MS-PS2-2

Newton's 3rd Law Case Study - How Rockets Accelerate in Space | Physical Science

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This resource offers a clear, real-world explanation of Newton’s Third Law of Motion through the dramatic and fascinating example of a rocket launch case study. Students follow the journey of a research rocket as it lifts off the launch pad, firing superheated gases downward and accelerating upward

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

NGSS MS-PS2-1

Also included in: Newton's 3rd Law of Motion Lesson, Worksheets, Activities Bundle | 6th, 7th, 8th

Newton's 3rd Law Case Study - Why you don't Jump off Boats | Physical Science

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This engaging resource uses an everyday, relatable scenario to illuminate Newton’s Third Law of Motion through a vivid and memorable case study.Students follow two brothers enjoying a day on the lake when a simple decision—to jump off their small boat for a swim—turns into an unexpected physics less

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

NGSS MS-PS2-1

Also included in: Newton's 3rd Law of Motion Lesson, Worksheets, Activities Bundle | 6th, 7th, 8th

Newton's 3rd Law of Motion Worksheet 6- Part Bundle Newtons Third Law Worksheet

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Perfect for classroom instruction, science centers, homework, assessments, and review! Just print & use—no prep required!Introduce and/or review Newton's Third Law of Motion—for every action force, there is an equal and opposite reaction force—with this engaging, print-ready worksheet designed t

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

NGSS MS-PS2-1

Also included in: Newton's 3rd Law of Motion Lesson, Worksheets, Activities Bundle | 6th, 7th, 8th

Newton's 3rd Law of Motion Lesson, Worksheets, Activities Bundle | 6th, 7th, 8th

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The NO-PREP bundle includes a lesson, worksheets, activities, a STEM investigation, and case study on Newton's 3rd Law of Motion. It is specifically designed for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade but can also be used to teach Newtons Third Law to high school students as it provides an excellent overview of th

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

NGSS MS-PS2-1

Oobleck: Force vs Flow — Non-Newtonian Fluids STEM Investigation

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Students will investigate non-Newtonian fluids by creating oobleck and testing how different types of force affect whether it behaves like a solid or a liquid. Using cornstarch and water, students observe how fast force causes oobleck to act solid while slow force allows it to flow like a liquid. Th

6th - 11th Chemistry, Physical Science, Physics

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

Homemade Lava Lamp STEM Investigation - Density & Gas Production

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Students will investigate density, polarity, and gas production by creating a homemade lava lamp and testing how adding different amounts of an effervescent tablet affects liquid motion. Using oil, water, food coloring, and tablets, students observe how gas bubbles change density, causing colored li

6th - 11th Chemistry, Physical Science, Physics

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

Valentine's Day Lava Lamp STEM Investigation - Density & Gas Production

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Students will investigate density, polarity, and gas production through a Valentine’s Day–themed lava lamp investigation. Using oil, water, food coloring in Valentine colors, and heart-themed effervescent tablets, students explore how chemical reactions can make liquids move in surprising ways—perfe

6th - 11th Chemistry, Physical Science, Physics

Also included in: Valentine's Day Science Activities | STEM, Project, Readings | High School

Forces in Everyday Life Lesson | Real Force Applications | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade

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This middle school science lesson introduces forces in a clear, student-friendly way that builds understanding without overwhelming learners. Students explore familiar situations—such as pushing objects, sliding, throwing, and falling—to understand how forces cause objects to move, stop, speed up, o

6th - 8th Science, Physical Science, Physics

Net Force - Balanced vs Unbalanced Forces STEM Investigation

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In this hands-on STEM investigation, students will explore net force, balanced forces, and unbalanced forces by analyzing force interactions in the horizontal direction. Using force diagrams and simple calculations, students learn how multiple forces act on an object and how to determine whether tho

6th - 11th General Science, Physical Science, Physics

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

S.6.7.A – Forces & Motion: Gravity, Friction, Magnetism & Applied Forces | TEKS

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This NO-PREP, RESOURCE BUNDLE is for Texas grade 6 science teachers who are teaching S.6.7.A - The student is expected to identify and explain how forces act on objects, including gravity, friction, magnetism, applied forces, and normal forces, using real-world applications according to the Texas Es

6th Grade General Science, Physical Science, Physics

Also included in: S.6.7 - Force, Motion, and Energy Curriculum Bundle | TEKS Science 6th Grade

S.6.7.B – Net Force: Balanced & Unbalanced Forces Using Diagrams | TEKS Science

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This NO-PREP, RESOURCE BUNDLE is for Texas grade 6 science teachers who are teaching S.6.7.B - The student is expected to calculate the net force on an object in a horizontal or vertical direction using diagrams and determine if the forces are balanced or unbalanced according to the Texas Essential

6th Grade General Science, Physical Science, Physics

Also included in: S.6.7 - Force, Motion, and Energy Curriculum Bundle | TEKS Science 6th Grade

S.6.7.C – Newton’s Third Law: Action-Reaction Force Pairs | TEKS Science 6th

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This NO-PREP, RESOURCE BUNDLE is for Texas grade 6 science teachers who are teaching S.6.7.C - The student is expected to identify simultaneous force pairs that are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction that result from the interactions between objects using Newton's Third Law of Motion accor

6th Grade General Science, Physical Science, Physics

Also included in: S.6.7 - Force, Motion, and Energy Curriculum Bundle | TEKS Science 6th Grade

Thermal Insulation STEM Investigation – Keep Ice from Melting! Heat Transfer

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In this hands-on STEM investigation, students will explore heat transfer and thermal insulation by designing and building a container that keeps an ice cube from melting. Using common materials, students test how different insulation designs affect the rate at which ice melts when exposed to room te

6th - 11th General Science, Physical Science, Physics

Also included in: Winter Weather & Snow Bundle - Lessons, Project, Activities | 6th 7th 8th Grade

Why Do Roads Get Salted? STEM Investigation — Lowering the Freezing Point

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In this hands-on STEM investigation, students explore freezing point depression and phase changes by testing how adding different amounts of salt affects how quickly ice melts. Using real-world winter road safety as the context, students investigate why salt is spread on icy roads and how it changes

6th - 11th General Science, Physical Science, Physics

Also included in: Winter Weather & Snow Bundle - Lessons, Project, Activities | 6th 7th 8th Grade

Forces and Motion Data Graphing Bundle 6th, 7th, 8th Grade | Speed, Acceleration

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These three forces and motion data graphing activities will help your students understand how force, acceleration, friction, and motion relationships work while building strong graphing and data analysis skills. This bundle gives teachers an easy, NO PREP way to have students work with real-world st

6th - 9th Graphing, Physical Science, Physics

NGSS MS-PS2-1, MS-PS2-2, MS-PS2-3+2

Also included in: Middle School Science Graphing & Data Analysis Bundle | Real-World Data 6, 7, 8

Ecosystems & Population Dynamics Graphing Lab Bundle | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade

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These three ecosystems and population dynamics data graphing activities will help your students understand how energy flows through ecosystems, how populations change over time, and how human activities impact biodiversity while building strong graphing and data analysis skills. This bundle gives te

6th - 9th Graphing, Physical Science, Physics

NGSS MS-LS2-1, MS-LS2-2, MS-LS2-3+2

Also included in: Middle School Science Graphing & Data Analysis Bundle | Real-World Data 6, 7, 8