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Electricity & Electromagnets: Circuits, Conductors, Series/Parallel + Quizzes
Make teaching electricity and magnetism simple and engaging with this hands-on resource! Perfect for Grades 4–6, this package introduces students to electricity, simple circuits, conductors and insulators, series vs. parallel circuits, and electromagnets in a clear and accessible way. To run the experiments, students will need: a battery, wires with clips, small light bulbs, a switch (optional), various test materials (metal/plastic/wood), an iron nail, and copper wire. Students build real circu
4th - 6th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
Roller Coaster Project - Energy, Force, and Motion
Students explore energy, force, motion, potential energy, kinetic energy, gravity, friction, unbalanced and balanced forces with this project based learning activity. Includes a reading passage, flash cards, a quiz quick check, project build day guideline, and draft page for a roller coaster.
1st - 12th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
Submarine Density Engineering Lab — Ballast Tank Design
This engineering challenge takes the complex physics of buoyancy and turns it into a hands-on mechanical system. By manipulating air volume with a syringe, students act as "ballast control officers," gaining a concrete understanding of how density dictates whether an object defies or succumbs to gravity in a fluid. Activity DescriptionBuild a Submarine is a premier STEM engineering lab that focuses on Archimedes' Principle and Density Control. Unlike static sink-or-float activities, this lab r
5th - 12th
Engineering, Physical Science, Physics
Also included in: Scientific Method and Measurement Skill Labs Bundle
Pi-Day Catapult — Optimize Angle & Tension (Predict vs. Measure) | MS–HS NGSS
Description (NGSS included) Celebrate Pi-Day with a data-driven projectile challenge! Students tune angle and tension on a simple launcher, then predict vs. measure range and compute percent error. Teams graph Range vs. Angle (and optional Range vs. Pullback) and explain results with CER. 🧠📈 🔬 Investigate: hold one variable constant to fairly test the other. 🧮 Model: use a calibration shot or R ≈ (v²·sin(2θ))/g to predict. 📊 Analyze: compare predicted vs. measured; percent error
3rd - 12th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
2x4 Brick Project in Onshape: Complete CAD Lesson with Teacher Resources
This is a beginner-friendly CAD project where learners model a classic 2×4 brick in Onshape—then level up with an advanced 4×4 plate challenge. The resource includes a step-by-step project guide, a teacher’s guide with pacing and checks for understanding, a student quiz with answer key, poster-style visuals, and classroom-ready cheat sheets. Students practice professional habits: sketching with constraints, patterning repeated features, shelling for realistic wall thickness, and mirroring for
5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Engineering, Physics
Musical Jars Science Experiment – Sound, Pitch & Frequency
Bring science and music together in this engaging hands-on activity! Students explore how sound, vibrations, and pitch work by tapping glass jars filled with different amounts of water to create musical notes. This resource includes: ✅ A clear, step-by-step experiment guide ✅ Observation questions for student reflection ✅ Easy-to-understand science background on sound waves, pitch, frequency, and loudness ✅ A 10-question multiple-choice quiz (with answer key) to check understanding ✅ Visu
3rd - 5th
Informational Text, Physical Science, Physics
Properties of Matter Phenomenon-Based Learning Text and Student Pages
Engage your students in exploring why giant steel ships float while small rocks sink! This unit introduces key physical science concepts of mass, volume, and density through a hands-on, inquiry-driven approach. Students will: Investigate properties of matter: mass, volume, shape, and density Conduct simple tests to predict and explain sinking and floating Reflect on how engineers use matter’s properties to design floating structures Includes: ✅ Phenomenon reading with discussion and critical thi
4th - 6th
General Science, Physical Science, Physics
Changes of State Lab — Liquid Duster, 3D Pen & Phase Transitions
This lesson takes the invisible energy shifts of thermodynamics and turns them into a high-pressure, tactile experience. By observing a liquid duster rapidly expand into a gas and using heat to reshape polymers with a 3D pen, students gain a deep understanding of how energy dictates the physical state of matter. Activity DescriptionThe Changes of State Exploration is an inquiry-based lab that focuses on phase transitions and the Kinetic Molecular Theory. The lab uses two high-interest tools:
5th - 10th
Chemistry, Physical Science, Physics
Also included in: States of Matter and Phase Changes Labs Bundle
Riding Freedom Novel Study – A Cross-Curricular Journey
Bring Pam Muñoz Ryan’s Inspiring Story to Life for Grades 3-12Discover the true story of Charlotte Parkhurst, America’s first female stagecoach driver, through this immersive, multi-disciplinary novel study. Perfect for homeschoolers and classroom teachers, this guide blends literature, history, and STEM with empowering real-world connections. Why This Study Stands Out:✅ Gender Equality & Grit – Explore 19th-century gender roles through Charlotte’s groundbreaking achievements ✅ STEM Meets
3rd - 12th
For All Subjects, Novel Studies, Physics, U.S. History
CCSS
4.MD.A.2
, 7.RP.A.3
, RL.3.3
+10
Electricity & Magnetism 3D Research Project Cube | Physical Science Activity
Bring hands-on inquiry and real scientific thinking to your electricity unit with this Electricity & Magnetism 3D Research Project Cube, a student-driven activity designed for upper elementary and middle school science classrooms. Students conduct research on a concept related to electricity and magnetism — such as electric circuits, magnetic fields, electromagnets, or energy transfer — and synthesize their findings on a three-dimensional cube that makes complex ideas visual and memorable. Perfe
4th - 8th
Physical Science, Physics, Science
NGSS
MS-PS2-3
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
Ramps Science Unit for Preschool and Kindergarten (Simple Machines)
Students will use balls, cars and other objects on ramps as they consider the question, "What affects the way an object rolls down a ramp?" This packet supports the Next Generation Science Standards. The “Science Kids” series is intended to help teachers implement developmentally appropriate, hands-on science activities for children in Preschool, Kindergarten and the early grades. The activities in these packets are based on the scientific method and encourage inquiry-based learning. All activi
PreK - 1st
Engineering, Physics, Science
NGSS
K-PS2-2
Also included in: Science Kids... Second Quarter Bundle
Magnet Maze STEM Challenge: Forces and Motion Activity Friction | Grades 2-6
The Magnetic Maze: Complete Forces STEM Challenge Turn your classroom into an engineering lab! This engaging, hands-on STEM project challenges students to design, build, and test their own Magnetic Maze using simple materials. It is the perfect unit to explore forces causing movement in a highly memorable way. This complete resource is structured for success across a wide range of grade levels and includes: STEM Building Project: Detailed instructions for the hands-on maze creation.Design & Pla
2nd - 6th
General Science, Physics
Build an Electromagnetic Crane | Electricity & Magnetism | STEM Engineering
⚡ Activity 4/5 — Cluster 2: Electricity & Magnetism Engineering ✔ No prep, high engagement STEM lesson ✔ Uses simple household/classroom materials ✔ Step-by-step guided engineering activity ✔ Designed for real classroom success ✔ Bonus: Ready-to-Use Editable PowerPoint Lesson Slides 🏗️ Build an Electromagnetic Crane | STEM Engineering Activity (Grades 3–7) 🌟 NEXT LEVEL — FROM MAGNETISM → CONTROLLED SYSTEMS 🔥 A Hands-On STEM Challenge Students LOVE 👉 “Wait… we can CONTROL the m
3rd - 7th
Engineering, Physics
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-PS2-1
, 3-PS2-2
+4
Build a Balloon-Powered Car | Forces & Motion | STEM Engineering Activity
🚀 Activity 1/5 – Cluster 1: Forces & Motion Engineering ✔ No prep, high engagement STEM lesson ✔ Uses simple household/classroom materials ✔ Step-by-step guided engineering activity ✔ Designed for real classroom success ✔ Bonus: Ready-to-Use Editable PowerPoint Lesson Slides 🚗 Build a Balloon-Powered Car | Forces & Motion | STEM Engineering Activity (Grades 3–7) 🌟 START HERE — INTRO TO REAL ENGINEERING SYSTEMS 🔥 A Hands-On STEM Challenge Students LOVE In this engaging engineering
3rd - 7th
Engineering, Physics
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-PS2-1
, 3-PS2-2
+4
Launch a High-Pressure Air Cannon | Forces & Motion | STEM Engineering Activity
🚀 Activity 2/5 – Cluster 1: Forces & Motion Engineering✔ No prep, high engagement STEM lesson ✔ Uses simple household/classroom materials ✔ Step-by-step guided engineering activity ✔ Designed for real classroom success ✔ Bonus: Ready-to-Use Editable PowerPoint Lesson Slides💨 Launch a High-Pressure Air Cannon | Forces & Motion | STEM Engineering Activity (Grades 3–7)🌟 NEXT LEVEL — AIR PRESSURE & FORCE SYSTEMS 🔥 A Hands-On STEM Challenge Students LOVEIn this exciting engineering activi
3rd - 7th
Engineering, Physics
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-PS2-1
, 3-PS2-2
+4
Egg Drop STEM Challenge – Teacher Facilitation & Flow Guide
The Egg Drop Challenge is exciting, emotional, and hands-on — and it can also feel overwhelming to run if you’ve never done it before. This Teacher Facilitation & Flow Guide is designed to support teachers as they run the Egg Drop Engineering Challenge, helping you manage testing days, student reactions, and classroom flow while keeping the focus on learning, iteration, and problem-solving. This resource is teacher-facing only and focuses on how the challenge should feel, not step-by-step in
3rd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Why Does Ice Float Phenomena Lesson Density Lab and CER Activity Grades 5-10
Why Does Ice Float Phenomena Lesson Density Lab and CER Activity Grades 5-10 Looking for a hands-on, NGSS-aligned lesson that helps students truly understand density? This phenomena-based lesson explores the question “Why does ice float?” through engaging demonstrations, guided investigations, and evidence-based reasoning. Students begin by observing real-world demonstrations, then analyze data, explore particle models, and construct a scientific explanation using CER (Claim, Evidence, Reason
5th - 10th
Chemistry, General Science, Physics
NGSS
5-PS1-3
, MS-PS1-4
, HS-PS1-3
+1
Simple Machines and Pinball Machines Stem Challenge
Engineering a Pinball Machine – STEM Challenge for Grades 3–5STEM, Games, and Simple Machines!Get ready to flip, launch, and roll into physics and engineering fun! In this hands-on STEM and engineering design challenge, students use creativity and problem-solving skills to design and build their own working pinball machine. As they explore force, motion, gravity, friction, and acceleration, they’ll also identify and apply simple machines to make their games functional and exciting. This en
3rd - 5th
Informational Text, Physical Science, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
The Science and History of Flight
The Science and History of Flight 154 pages Science of flight, including * wings and lift * wing loading * forces in action * controlling flight * the speed of flight * parts of a plane * jet engines History of flight, including * Icarus * early kites * ballooning * dirigibles * parachutes * gliders * seaplanes * airships * aircraft in WWI * the Golden Age of Aircraft * passenger air travel * aircraft in WWII * supersonic flight * breaking the sound barrier * spy planes * stealth technology * sp
5th - 8th
Engineering, Physics, World History
STEM Challenge Task Cards with Design & Reflection Sheets - Elementary Students
Engage your students in hands-on STEM learning! This printable pack includes 16 STEM challenge cards, each designed to inspire creativity, problem solving, and teamwork in your classroom. Students explore real-world problems, plan their designs, and reflect on their results using the included design and evaluation sheets. ✨ What’s Included: 16 printable STEM Challenge Cards (4 per page). Each card includes the problem situation, task, required materials and contsraints. “My STEM Design Plan”
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Measurement, Physics
Wind Energy Reading Comprehension & Research | Types of Energy - Facts
Learn all about Wind Energy with this high-engagement reading comprehension and research activity that transforms into a stunning classroom poster! Students will explore one of the most important renewable energy sources—without needing to go online! Everything they need to read, learn, research, and create is included. The informational text makes research accessible and meaningful, while the guided poster layout helps students organize key facts, build background knowledge, and show what the
3rd - 6th
English Language Arts, Informational Text, Physics
CCSS, NGSS
RI.3.1
, RI.3.2
, RI.3.3
+50
Speed Lab Dash – Measure, Record, and Calculate Average Speed (Motion Graphing)
Looking to bring motion to life in your middle school science classroom? The Speed Lab Dash is a fast-paced, student-driven activity that transforms abstract speed concepts into real, measurable, exciting science! With just a stopwatch, a marked distance, and this powerful worksheet, your students will run, measure, and calculate their way into a deeper understanding of speed and data analysis. This activity makes an excellent introduction or reinforcement for lessons on motion, forces, or th
4th - 9th
Basic Principles, Physical Science, Physics
CCSS, NGSS
5.MD.A.1
, 6.RP.A.3
, MS-PS2-2
Forces and Interactions Extension Activity Choice Board
⚡ Forces and Interactions Choice Board | 4th Grade Science TEKS 4.8A, 4.8B, 4.8C 🎯 Hands-On Science Activities for Energy, Circuits, and Conductors! Empower your students to explore the exciting world of motion, sound, circuits, and conductors with this Forces and Interactions Extension Choice Board! Designed specifically for Grade 4 TEKS 4.8a–c, this 1-page resource gives students voice and choice while engaging in meaningful, standards-aligned science investigations. 🧪 What's Included:
3rd - 5th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
Also included in: ULTIMATE 4th Grade Science Choice Board BUNDLE - TEKS-Aligned
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