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Two opening activities to help students understand uncertainties in measurement
These activities engage students in simple measurements that help them to appreciate the reasons behind uncertainties, what uncertainties really represent and the thinking process behind estimating uncertainties as well as introduce the idea of error propagation. The measurements only require stopwatches and meter sticks. In the first activity, students measure the time it takes to walk across the room, and learn to nuances of estimating the uncertainty in the time measurement. They also learn
9th - 12th
Chemistry, Engineering, Physics
PhET Simulation Online Lab: Electric Circuits, Resistors in Series & Parallel
Using this electric circuits PhET guided inquiry lab your students will gain an in depth understanding of the difference between resistors in series circuits and resistors in parallel circuits. I have done these activities with my students many times and they always find them fun and engaging. The best part is that your students won't even know they are learning as they complete the included inquiry-based laboratory assignment sheet. The PhET Circuit Construction Kit: DC simulation can be found
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Engineering, Physical Science, Physics
Also included in: Growing Bundle: PhET Simulation Online Physics Labs
STEM Activity Challenge: Spaghetti Tower Engineering & Forces Activity | 3-5
⭐ NGSS Aligned STEM Activity | Printable, Digital, & Fully Editable | Updated for 2026Engage your students with this high-interest engineering challenge where they explore structural engineering and stability. In this hands-on lab, students design and build the tallest tower possible using spaghetti noodles and mini marshmallows. It is the perfect addition to any Elementary Physical Science, Engineering Design, or Forces and Motion unit. Designed specifically for 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5
3rd - 5th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+1
Middle School STEM Challenge: Hoop Glider Lift & Flight Forces Activity | 6-8
⭐ NGSS Aligned STEM Lab | Printable, Digital, & Fully Editable | Updated for 2026Engage your students with this high-interest STEM Engineering activity challenge where they explore static electricity and electric forces. In this hands-on lab, students use a charged balloon to move a soda can without touching it, investigating how electric forces act at a distance. It is the perfect addition to any Middle School Physical Science or Forces and Interactions unit. Designed specifically for 6th
6th - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Physical Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-PS2-2
, MS-ETS1-1
+2
Glow Day Science & Maze STEM Activities | Light Energy Experiments | Grade K 1
Introduce your kindergarten and 1st graders to the science of glow sticks, light energy, and chemical reactions with inquiry-based activities. Includes an easy-prep Investigation, exploration, and a glowing marble maze STEM challenge. We love it for the Halloween season, as a glow-day activity, to introduce the scientific method, or as end of year fun. The supplies are simple and include a detailed teacher guide. This Hands-On Investigation and Teacher Guide Includes:Correlation to the NGSSKinde
K - 2nd
Chemistry, Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+2
PhET Simulation Online Lab: Geometric Optics, Lenses and Mirrors
In this guided inquiry optics two part PhET simulation lab your students will investigate how an image is formed by convex and concave lenses and mirrors. In Part 1 students will investigate (1) how the characteristics of the image change as the object is brought closer to each of the lenses and mirrors, (2) the similarities and differences in image formation for each of the lenses and mirrors and (3) the meaning of the points F and 2F for the convex lenses and concave mirrors. In Part 2 stu
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Engineering, Physical Science, Physics
Also included in: Optics Complete Unit Bundle
Glow Day Science & Maze STEM 3 4 | Chemical Reactions & Light Energy Experiments
Explore chemical energy with glow sticks. 2nd and 3rd-graders discover chemical reactions, light energy, chemiluminescence, and how temperature affects the speed of a chemical reaction. Includes a glowing marble maze STEM challenge that makes it a perfect end of year science project. Great forInquiry-Based LearningNGSS Matter and Its Interactions StandardsUsing the Scientific Method and Engineering Design ProcessGlow Day Science and STEMOctober Halloween Science ActivityEOY STEM challenge.Summe
2nd - 5th
Chemistry, Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+8
PhET Simulation Online Lab: Under Pressure - Fluid Pressure and Pascal’s Law
In this guided inquiry PhET online lab your students will investigate the pressure in fluids. This includes liquids and air. By the end of this online lab students should be able to (1) describe how the pressure in air and water changes as a function of depth, (2) explain how the shape of the liquid container affects pressure, (3) describe all variables that affect pressure and (4) determine the density of an unknown fluid. This online lab is intended to be used with the Under Pressure (HTML5)
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Engineering, Physical Science, Physics
Also included in: Growing Bundle: PhET Simulation Online Physics Labs
PhET Simulation Online Lab: Elastic and Inelastic Collisions
Using the Collisions PhET online simulation your students will investigate elastic and inelastic collisions. To do this they will (1) apply the laws of conservation of energy and momentum to characterize the difference between elastic and inelastic collisions, (2) determine the changes in kinetic energy when energy is not conserved, (3) explain why energy is not conserved in some collisions, (4) draw before and after pictures of collisions and (5) investigate five special cases for elastic and i
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Engineering, Physical Science, Physics
Also included in: Growing Bundle: PhET Simulation Online Physics Labs
Teaching the Engineering Design Process – Natural Disasters STEM 4th & 5th Grade
Teach the engineering design process with natural disasters! Fourth or fifth grade students learn to define a problem, identify criteria and constraints, brainstorm, build a prototype, design and carry out a fair test. STEM activities focus on ways to reduce impacts of floods, volcanoes, erosion, tsunamis, and earthquakes on Earth. Open the preview to take a closer look. These activities can be presented on five consecutive days or spread out over weeks or months. If your students are already f
4th - 5th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
+1
PhEt Law of Conservation of Energy Skate park BASIC webquest
This is a great webquest activity for introducing the law of conservation of energy. Phet.edu is a great source of simulations for all fields of math and science. For this sim you will go to Energy Skate Park BASIC.You should spend some time playing around with the site before using it. You must also make sure your school's firewall will allow you to use HTML5 or Java applets. PHET.EDU MAY NOT WORK ON iPad!!! Please check with your IT department or run Phet.edu BEFORE purchasing this file!!!
6th - 9th
Engineering, Physics, Science
CCSS, NGSS
RST.6-8.1
, RST.6-8.2
, RST.6-8.3
+26
Also included in: Hands-on Science Semester Labs Bundle
Schematic Circuit Symbols for Electrical Circuit Diagrams #1
Thirty-six crisp & clean images of the most common electric circuit schematic symbols. Original artwork. Not for commercial use; For personal use only.Great for interactive notebooks, building paper circuits, and other electronic, robotic, and physics electricity lessons. Also includes a reference sheet for assessment/quick identification purposes and posters for your classroom word wall or symbol wall. Included in this resource: 1-page teacher quick print instructions.2-pages "Schematic Ci
4th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Engineering, Physics, Science
CCSS
RST.6-8.4
, RST.9-10.4
Also included in: Schematic Circuit Symbols for Electrical Circuit Diagrams #1 & #2
Middle School STEM Challenge: Pop Can Race Static Electricity Activity | 6-8
⭐ NGSS Aligned STEM Lab | Printable, Digital, & Fully Editable | Updated for 2026Engage your students with this high-interest STEM Engineering activity challenge where they explore static electricity and electric forces. In this hands-on lab, students use a charged balloon to move a soda can without touching it, investigating how electric forces act at a distance. It is the perfect addition to any Middle School Physical Science or Forces and Interactions unit. Designed specifically for 6th
6th - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Physical Science
NGSS
MS-PS2-3
, MS-PS2-5
PhET Simulation Online Lab: Wave Interference
This PhET Wave Interference online lab provides an excellent opportunity for your students to experiment with waves and their interactions. Students will investigate the relationship between the wavelength and frequency of the visible portion of the electromagnetic spectrum and calculate the speed of light using the simulation. Next, they will experiment with diffraction, wave interference and the factors that affect the fringe pattern that occurs when light waves pass through single and double
10th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Engineering, General Science, Physics
Limiting Reagent Stoichiometry S'mores Lab
This is one of my students favorite labs year after year! The lab is a simple activity that has students count and determine the limiting reagent for their S'mores. I have the students work out the pre-lab before they are able to make S'mores. Then we light the Bunsen burners and get started! (You could also do this lab without heating the S'mores) The file includes a cover page, student lab page with pre-lab and post-lab questions, key with answers and work, and example of student poster. If yo
10th - 12th
Chemistry, Engineering, Science
Also included in: AAAllgood Chemistry *LAB* Bundle
Engineering Design Process Worksheets for 10 Simple STEM Challenge Activities
Ten engineering design challenges get kids thinking! This STEM set offers graphic organizers that guide kids through the steps of the process. Worksheets support specific projects. A blank template, review material, and a test are also included. Open the preview to take a closer look.Each engineering design activity uses simple materials and requires minimal set up.Tasks are open-ended and student-driven.Few limits are established on the student sheets. Instead, you may impose limits (amount of
3rd - 5th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
PhET Simulation Online Lab: Coulomb's Law
This engaging inquiry based PhET lab activity will guide your students to an understanding of Coulomb’s law as they learn what factors affect the force between two charged particles. This online lab is intended to be used with the Coulomb’s Law HTML5 Simulation from PhET interactive simulations. All of the PhET simulations are available from their website: phet.colorado.edu. In the first activity students will learn how to determine the direction of the force between two charged particles. In
10th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Engineering, Physical Science, Physics
Also included in: Growing Bundle: PhET Simulation Online Physics Labs
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