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Simple Machine Theme Park Project for Physical Science: STEAM 4th-12th
Tired of searching for a simple machine project that actually excites your students while covering real content? This creative simple machine project for grades 4 through 12 combines writing, art, and science into one engaging theme park activity that works perfectly for your simple machines unit as group work or individual assignments.📋 What's Included:Ready to print student project plans1 completion checklist for students1 grading rubric1 teacher instruction guide💛 Why You'll Love It: This r
4th - 12th
Creative Writing, Physical Science, Physics
NGSS
MS-ETS1-1
Drought STEM | How Can We Save Water During a Drought? For Kindergarten–Grade 2
💧🌞 Drought STEM | How Can We Save Water During a Drought? (Kindergarten–Grade 2) Help students explore the importance of water conservation with this engaging Drought STEM activity! Learners discover what droughts are, why they happen, and how people can protect and save water through hands-on problem-solving and creative STEM design challenges. This interactive resource guides students to predict, design, test, observe, record, improve, and reflect as they create their own water-saving id
PreK - 4th
General Science, Other (Science), Physics
Sustainability STEM | How Can We Help Take Care of Our Planet? For K - 3rd
🌍♻️ Sustainability STEM | How Can We Help Take Care of Our Planet? (Kindergarten–Grade 2) Inspire young learners to become Earth helpers with this engaging Sustainability STEM activity! Students explore ways to protect our planet while learning about recycling, saving resources, reducing waste, and creating solutions for real-world environmental challenges. This hands-on resource guides students to predict, design, create, record, improve, and reflect as they build their own “Earth Helper”
PreK - 4th
General Science, Other (Science), Physics
Heat Transfer STEM | How Does Heat Move? For Kindergarten–Grade 2nd
🌡🔥 Heat Transfer STEM | How Does Heat Move? (Kindergarten–Grade 2) Bring science to life with this exciting Heat Transfer STEM activity! Students investigate how heat moves between objects while exploring different materials through hands-on experiments and observations. This engaging resource guides learners to predict, test, observe, compare, and record how materials respond to heat. Students experiment with common materials such as metal, plastic, paper, and warm water while discovering
PreK - 4th
General Science, Other (Science), Physics
Types of Energy Mnemonic Song | Memory Work for Morning Basket & Montessori
☀️ Master Potential & Kinetic Energy with Ease!Looking for a high-engagement way to help students classify types of energy? This mnemonic song, set to the familiar tune of "I've Been Working on the Railroad," makes complex physical science concepts rhythmic and memorable by establishing an auditory foundation first. Designed for Montessori First Great Lesson follow-up work and Classical memory work, these "unplugged" lyrics help students master complex scientific nomenclature through the po
PreK - 5th
Earth Sciences, Physical Science, Physics
Density Tower Lab | Montessori Chemistry Experiment | Hands-On Science for Upper
Turn abstract chemistry into a memorable hands-on experience with this Density Tower Lab. Designed for grades 4–6, this activity shows students how liquids and solids behave based on their density, making particle theory both visible and engaging. Students layer liquids such as honey, dish soap, water, and oil in a clear jar, then test different solids (coin, bead, paperclip, grape, popcorn kernel) to see where each one settles. By observing the separation of liquids and the placement of so
4th - 9th
Basic Principles, Chemistry, Physics
Photonics – The Magic of Light | STEM Science Activity for Grades 2–4
🌈Discover the magic of light with this fun photonics STEM activity — perfect for curious young scientists! 💡 Photonics – The Magic of Light | STEM Science Activity for Grades 2–4 Let your students discover the magic of light through fun, hands-on experiments and engaging explanations! This STEM science lesson introduces children to the world of photonics — how light travels, reflects, and creates color. Perfect for Grades 2–4, it combines curiosity, science, and creativity in one exciting reso
2nd - 4th
Physical Science, Physics
NGSS
4-PS4-2
, 1-PS4-2
, 1-PS4-3
Scientific Method And Theory Activity For the Nature of Science | Inquiry Lesson
The Black Box Investigation is the perfect back-to-school resource for teaching the scientific method, building observation skills, understanding a scientific theory, and sparking student curiosity through inquiry-based learning. Students work like scientists to discover the characteristics of a mystery object so they can comprehend the nature of science. This low-prep lab with print-ready worksheets includes everything you need to guide students through: Making observations and forming hypothes
4th - 8th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physics
Forces, Friction, Gravity & Mass | Minions Science Guide for 3rd Grade
Make learning about forces super fun with this Minions–themed science guide for 3rd graders! This guide introduces students to forces, including friction, gravity, and mass, with clear explanations, engaging visuals, and hands-on activities. Minions add humor and excitement, keeping students motivated while learning important science concepts. Perfect for classwork, homework, review, or science centers. Ideal for 3rd grade science, class activities, homework, or reinforcement.
3rd - 4th
Other (Science), Physics
Fall STEM Challenge Bundle 4 Hands-On Activities for Elementary & Middle School
🍁 Fall STEM Challenge Bundle — 4 Hands-On Activities for Elementary & Middle School Description: Save time and money with this ready-to-use Fall STEM Bundle! Includes four exciting, low-prep challenges that integrate science, technology, engineering, and math — perfect for a full week of seasonal fun. Includes 4 Activities: 🎃 Pumpkin Catapult Challenge 🍎 Apple Oxidation Test 🍂 Leaf Tower Engineering 🎈 Thanksgiving Parade Balloon Design ✅ Designed for Grades 3–8 ✅ Each activity fi
4th - 9th
Chemistry, Engineering, Physics
Push or Pull Sort | Forces of Motion Classification Activity for Upper
The Push or Pull Sort is a ready-to-use Montessori science shelf work designed for upper elementary (grades 4–6) students to explore the basic forces of motion. Students classify common actions and scenarios into push or pull categories, using a control of error to self-check. This activity introduces and reinforces force direction concepts while encouraging observation, sorting, and reasoning skills. Students will: Read scenario cards representing everyday actions (e.g., racing a toy car
1st - 8th
Basic Principles, Physical Science, Physics
Weighted Car Test | Gravity and Acceleration Forces of Motion Activity for Upper
The Weighted Car Test is an interactive Montessori science activity designed for upper elementary (grades 4–6) students to investigate whether weight affects the speed of objects rolling down a ramp. This self-contained shelf work is perfect for a Forces of Motion unit and reinforces key physics concepts such as gravity, acceleration, and friction. Students will: Compare two toy cars—one heavier, one lighter—created by adding weights to one car Predict which car will reach the bottom of
2nd - 8th
Basic Principles, Physical Science, Physics
Ball Drop Test | Gravity and Acceleration Activity for Upper Elementary
The Ball Drop Test is a self-contained Montessori science activity designed for upper elementary (grades 4–6) students to investigate how gravity affects falling objects. This engaging work allows students to measure and compare the time it takes for a ball to drop from different heights and to understand acceleration due to gravity. Students will: Drop a ping pong ball from three different heights (0.5 m, 1.0 m, and 1.5 m) Use a stopwatch to measure drop time for each height Repeat trials,
2nd - 8th
Basic Principles, Physical Science, Physics
Fortune Teller for Electrical Circuits Vocabulary
This fun device, also called a Cootie Catcher, can help students review terms: battery, circuit, conductor, current, insulator, parallel circuit, series circuit, and switch. Choose from several options: One player or two playersColor or blackline words that can be coloredHave students fill in different definitions or simple drawings using a fortune teller with just termsUse a blank fortune teller to create a completely different resourceI created a web page with directions for making this devic
3rd - 6th
Physical Science, Physics, Science
SCIENCE RESEARCH PROMPT: GRAVITY: THE SEARCH FOR A MATHEMATICAL CONSTANT
This research prompt can be completed by using the internet. Cavendish was a British scientist who experimented with concepts such as gravity and density. He did work on how to calculate a value for gravity. Use this for a graded assignment in science. Thanks so much for visiting!
4th - 9th, Adult Education
Earth Sciences, Physics
Fortune Teller for Light Vocabulary
This fun device, also called a Cootie Catcher, can help students review these terms: absorb, concave, convex, absorb, reflect, refract, translucent, and transparent. It could be a distance learning activity! Choose from several options: One player or two playersColor or blackline words that can be coloredHave a student fill in new definitions using a fortune teller with just termsUse a blank fortune teller to create a completely different resourceI created a web page with directions for making
4th - 6th
Physical Science, Physics, Science
Force and Motion - STAAR - 5th Grade Science - Task Cards - Review Questions
Review for STAAR using the current science TEKS with no prep Task Cards! Can be used as an assessment or station work after teaching Force and Motion, or as a great review before STAAR! These questions test a student's ability to show a broad understanding of equal/unequal forces, and understanding of investigation design on force and motion. Tek focus: 5.7A and 5.7B.
3rd - 5th
Physics
Earthquake Tower STEM Worksheets – Structural Engineering | Grades 3–5 PDF
Looking for student-ready worksheets to run an earthquake engineering challenge in your upper elementary STEM classroom? This Earthquake Shake Tower Student Worksheet Packet provides clear, student-facing pages that guide Grades 3–5 learners through the engineering design process as they design, test, and improve a tower built to withstand simulated earthquake shaking. This resource is print-and-go and designed to help students work more independently while documenting their thinking, testi
3rd - 5th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Physics
NGSS
4-PS3-4
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+2
Also included in: Earthquake Tower STEM Worksheets Bundle – Grades 3–8 PDF
Force & Motion Science Projects | 5 Hands-On STEM With Readings & Extensions
Looking for engaging, hands-on science projects to wrap up your 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade force and motion unit? This resource includes 5 exciting STEM-based lesson plans, each featuring an interactive experiment, two short reading passages (1 informational & 1 narrative), a student reflection sheet, and extension ideas that bring science concepts to life! Perfect for end-of-the-year science units, this bundle combines NGSS-aligned activities, cross-curricular reading integration, and simple
3rd - 4th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
CCSS, NGSS
RL.3.1
, RL.4.1
, RL.5.1
+18
Hanukkah Depth and Complexity Differentiated Low-Prep Activities 4th - 7th grade
Looking for a wide selection of Hanukkah activities that use the Depth & Complexity framework? This activity pack has language arts, social studies, math, and science activities, all in one great resource perfect for 4th grade through 7th grades. You'll find Hanukkah writing prompts, fiction and non-fiction pieces to read, Depth and Complexity frames to complete, all of the instructions for playing dreidel, dreidel math, the science of the candle and more! Of course there is a digital version
4th - 7th
Basic Operations, English Language Arts, Physics
States of Matter, Plasma 3 part cards with definitions
Montessori resource for teaching the fourth state of matter: plasma. Use the 8 plasma example cards as three part cards for younger students (print the first two pages twice for matching work). Use the 8 definition cards for elementary-aged students to match to the image cards as a game to learn more about plasma. I included interesting facts to inspire even hesitant readers. Use these cards to help research plasma in our environment -- the most common of the four elements, yet its so hard to f
1st - 6th
Chemistry, Physics, Science
Also included in: Four States of Matter Bundle
Egg Drop STEM Activity End of Year STEM Challenge Force and Motion Engineering
Are you looking for an end of year STEM challenge that's always a crowd pleaser? This classic STEM challenge appeals to kids of all ages, and is an excellent way to explore force and motion, drag, and iterative design and testing. Will the eggs break or survive the drop in a device created by your students? If you have thought about trying a STEM challenge but weren't sure where to start, this is a great challenge to start with. ✏️ What materials will I need? ✏️ Use a variety of easy-to-find
3rd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
Egg Drop STEM Challenge
**Newly Revised! Download for additional pages and NGSS alignment** Get your engineers thinking, planning, designing, and building with this STEM challenge. Students will work to create a device that keeps an egg safe when dropped from different heights. Eggs can be dropped off tables, countertops, or even the roof! This project is to be primarily completed at home, so that students may use materials from around their house. Depth and Complexity icons are embedded in student work pages.
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Physics
INVESTIGATING MOTION CRYPTOGRAM
THIS IS GREAT FOR A FUN ACTIVITY DURING PHYSICS CLASS, OR FOR MENTALLY GIFTED STUDENTS. USE IT IN A SCIENCE CENTER. YOU CAN ALSO HAVE A CONTEST WITH IT.
4th - 12th
Physics, Science
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