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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
Electricity Inquiry Lab #2: Connecting Electric Circuits
No-prep circuit task cards, gr 6-12 sci—series, parallel w/ printable diagrams & key. STEM mastery for physics!Empower your middle school and high school students with a hands-on journey into electricity through these Circuit Task Cards, crafted as a versatile educational science resource for physics, STEM, and robotics classrooms! This set of eighteen scaffolded and sequenced task cards provides clear written instructions and/or visual guidance through schematic circuit diagrams, guiding stud
6th - 9th
Physical Science, Physics, Science
CCSS, NGSS
RST.6-8.3
, RST.6-8.4
, RST.6-8.9
+8
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
Pressure| Complete Unit Pack
Pressure| Complete Unit PackEngage your students with this ready-to-use lesson on pressure, force, and area, designed to make p = F ÷ A simple, visual, and relevant. This lesson pack includes:Editable Google Slides lesson Printable PDF starter activity & worksheets including: Differentiated pressure-calculation questions + full answer key Design project with rubric + teacher marking sheetSelf-grading Google Form quizPast paper exam questions + mark scheme (LO's & AO's included) QLA tracking s
7th - 10th
Physics
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
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
STEM Investigation – Falling Cones & Aerodynamics
Title: 💡 STEM Investigation – Falling Cones Summary: Students explore how mass and cone shape affect falling speed by dropping paper circles and cones from a consistent height. They test flat circles, standard cones (~100°), double cones, and cones with wide (~20°) and narrow (~260°) angles. Observations show that flat circles fall slowest due to high air resistance, standard cones fall faster, double cones fall fastest due to increased mass, and cone angle affects drag—narrow cones fall quick
6th - 10th
Engineering, Physical Science, Physics
Also included in: Forces, Motion, and Newton's Laws Labs Bundle
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
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
Kinetic Molecular Theory & States of Matter 3D Research Project Cube
Help students visualize and understand matter at the particle level with this Kinetic Molecular Theory & States of Matter 3D Research Project Cube, a hands-on, student-centered research activity designed for upper elementary and middle school science classrooms. Students explore the kinetic molecular theory and how it explains the behavior of particles within solids, liquids, gases, and plasma, then synthesize their learning into a three-dimensional research cube that makes abstract physical sci
6th - 9th
Physical Science, Physics, Science
NGSS
MS-PS1-4
, MS-PS1-1
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
Design a Magnetic Compass | Electricity & Magnetism | STEM Engineering
🧭 Activity 2/5 — 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 🧭 Design a Magnetic Compass | STEM Engineering Activity (Grades 3–7) 🌟 CRITICAL STEP — FROM ELECTRICITY → MAGNETIC FIELDS 🔥 A Hands-On STEM Challenge Students LOVE 👉 “Wait… it moves by itself?!”
3rd - 7th
Engineering, Physics
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-PS2-1
, 3-PS2-2
+4
Optics STEM Project | Design & Build an Optical Device | SNC2P | Inquiry-based
Make Your Optics Unit Hands-On with This STEM Design Project!Engage your Grades 6–10 science students (SNC2P-aligned) with a student-led engineering challenge that replaces your traditional test with creativity, collaboration, and inquiry. In this engaging, real-world optics project, students become young engineers as they research, design, and build their own working optical devices. From periscopes and holograms to kaleidoscopes and shoebox projectors, students apply their understanding of lig
7th - 10th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
STEM Theme Park Ride Project | Engineering & Physics Design Challenge w/ Rubric
Bring imagination, engineering, and science to life with the Theme Park Ride Project—a thrilling way to engage your students in STEM learning! In this hands-on challenge, students design and build their own theme park ride models using principles of force, motion, gravity, and energy. From storytelling and blueprinting to budgeting and building, this project sparks creativity while reinforcing academic concepts in a fun, collaborative way. Perfect for upper elementary and middle school students,
5th - 12th
Engineering, Physics, Robotics
Properties and Purpose
Another engaging activity from WonderGround Science! Students will study the features -- or properties -- of certain everyday items. Then, they will try to build a functional pencil using the random mix of supplies provided.
1st - 7th
Basic Principles, Physics
NGSS
2-PS1-1
, 2-PS1-2
, 2-PS1-3
+1
Egg Drop STEM Challenge – Printable Science & Engineering Activity | Worksheets
This Egg Drop STEM Challenge is a fun and ready-to-use printable activity that helps students explore concepts in engineering, force, energy, and design thinking — all while working collaboratively to save a fragile egg from a high fall! No editing needed – simply print and go! What Your Students Will Do: Work through the engineering design process Design and build an egg-protection device Learn about impact force, gravity, and shock absorption Test, record results, and reflect on their l
4th - 8th
General Science, Physical Science, Physics
Aerospace Engineering Design Process STEM Lab Build a Balsa Wood Glider 3-8th
Students will build and test their own DIY Balsa Wood Glider! Whether you’re teaching physical science, aeronautical studies, physics, engineering, or a STEM lab unit, this activity makes science hands-on, memorable, and adaptable for all learners! In this hands-on STEM lab, they’ll learn what aerospace engineers do, explore real-world history and fun facts, and apply their knowledge through the experiment. Perfect for grades 3–8, it’s easy to use with multiple kids of different ages—making
3rd - 8th
Engineering, Physical Science, Physics
Paper Airplane STEM Challenge
This is a hands-on STEM challenge for students to explore the impact of payload (weight) on paper planes and how it affects distance and speed. Recording sheets, vocabulary and reflection questions included.
Not Specific
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
End-of-Year Physics Final Project | 4 Differentiated Performance Tasks
Looking for a flexible, engaging way to wrap up your high school physics course? This Differentiated Physics Final Project gives students voice and choice with 4 end-of-year project options that assess key physics concepts. Whether it’s designing an experiment, wiring a house, creating a musical instrument, or writing a research essay, each option includes clear directions, graphic organizers, and rubrics—no prep required! Perfect for final exams, performance tasks, or end-of-year reviews. ❤️
10th - 12th
Physics, Science
Newton's Laws in Swing
This lab, Newton's Laws in Swing is a low-prep, hands-on lab where students build simple pendulums to explore physics in action. Using just string, washers, and protractors, students manipulate variables like mass and release angle to directly observe Newton's Three Laws. They investigate inertia and friction (First Law), discover that release angle, not mass affects acceleration and the pendulum's period (Second Law), and physically map the action-reaction forces of gravity and string tension (
7th - 12th
General Science, Physical Science, Physics
NGSS
MS-PS2-2
, HS-PS2-1
Building Blocks Speed Lab: Heavy vs. Light Cars
Grade Levels: Kindergarten - 8th Grade Duration: 60 minutes Building Blocks Speed Lab: Heavy vs. Light Cars (Lesson Plan + Student Worksheet) Engage your students in a fun, hands-on investigation of motion, weight, and engineering design with this interactive STEM lesson! In this project, students design, build, and test Building Blocks cars to explore how weight affects the distance a car travels down a ramp. Through repeated trials, measurement, sketching, and data collection, students practic
K - 8th
Basic Principles, Measurement, Physics
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
+5
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