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Friction Speed And Gravity Lab | Force And Motion Toy Car Science Experiment
Conduct an easy prep and interesting lab exploring how friction affects speed. We developed it to be conducted in 30 minutes. Expand with the included reading passage. The supplies are simple and can be modified. A perfect activity for providing hands-on experience before vocabulary and concepts. Included in the Hands-On ActivityBackground Information and Vocabulary on friction, rolling friction, and resistance force.Hands-on Activity Page with Two Variables to Test."The Science of Friction a
3rd - 6th
Physical Science, Physics, Science
NGSS
3-PS2-2
, 5-PS2-1
Force and Motion: Bowling Scenario Task Cards (5E Science Activity)
Do your students struggle to master the concepts of force and motion? These engaging bowling ball scenario task cards are sure to increase student mastery! This 13-page unit, featuring fun characters and scenario cards, prompts students to practice critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and communication as they explore real-world physics. These scenario-based task cards work best when students have plenty of time to test their theories using basic supplies as models of a bowling alley
5th - 7th
General Science, Physical Science
Solar System Scaled Model Activity: Sizes & Distances Hands-On
Engage middle school students in building a scaled solar system model to grasp planetary sizes and distances. This hands-on activity integrates math and science for deep conceptual understanding—ideal for upcoming astronomy units and saving hours on lesson prep.Discover the vastness of our solar system through this immersive, hands-on scaled model activity, designed specifically for middle school classrooms (grades 5-9). Rooted in proven pedagogical strategies and refined through extensive secon
5th - 9th, Adult Education
Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Science
CCSS, NGSS
SL.6.1
, SL.7.1
, SL.8.1
+8
Colonial Money - Using Pounds, Shillings, and Pence in Colonial America
Colonial America is fascinating! Add a new layer of interest and excitement to your teaching of the 13 Colonies with this Colonial Money Mini-Unit!
I try to give my students a “deep dive” into the 18th Century and this colonial money resource is the perfect way to give students an inside view of life in Colonial America.
Students will learn so much more than just pounds, shillings, and pence. They will learn about wages, item values, primary source inventories, and more.
The use of a littl
5th - 6th
Other (Math), Social Studies, U.S. History
Forensic Science Middle School CSI Physical & Chemical Changes in Matter Lab
Looking for a fun physical and chemical properties activities? In this forensic science activity for middle school students, students will identify unknown substances to solve a "crime." Unlike other forensics activities, this lab will not give your students nightmares! This activity is perfect for traditional classrooms, enrichment programs/camps, homeschool co-ops, and homeschool students. This is a great alternative to graphic or scary CSI activities. This lab is easy to set up with common
5th - 9th
Forensics, Science
NGSS
5-PS1-4
, 5-PS1-2
, MS-PS1-2
Career Day - Job application and Interview skills, third fourth and fifth grade
Your students will love this activity! Students will start with filling out an elementary school friendly application for the career of their choice, some are provided. Meanwhile other students will pretend to be managers and conduct interviews. This activity works great for a speaking and listening grade/activity as well as great social studies activity for teaching communities. Over the years, I have received feedback from several upper level ESE teachers that said this mock interview helped w
3rd - 12th, Adult Education
Business
Halloween STEM Challenge Pack | Grades 2–3 & 4–5 PDF + Easel™ Low-Prep, High Fun
Bring Halloween magic to your classroom with this hands-on STEM Challenge Pack! Designed for Grades 2–3 and 4–5, these low-prep, high-engagement STEM activities combine science, engineering, math, and technology with spooky seasonal fun. 🕸️👻 Students will build, test, record, and reflect while strengthening problem-solving, creativity, and teamwork skills. ⚗️ What’s Inside (Full Pack – $4.99) 4 Spooky-Fun STEM Challenges: 🧪 Witch’s Bubbling Potion (Science) – Explore safe chemical r
2nd - 5th
Engineering, General Science, Mental Math
Also included in: Halloween Reading & STEM Bundle | Grades 3-5
Poe's The Tell-Tale Heart Reader's Theater Play
Originally published in the October 2008 issue of Scholastic's Storyworks magazine (and later reprinted in Scope, Scholastic News, and my book, Read Aloud Plays: Classic Short Stories), this newly-revised script is true to the original text but is cleverly structured to be more appropriate for middle grade and young adult audiences. It includes the original text, a comprehension worksheet, a "mock trial" activity, as well as teacher notes and a key--fourteen pages in all. Parts for 9 students,
5th - 9th
Balanced Literacy, Drama
Also included in: Halloween Readers Theater Bundle
The Sinking of the Lusitania: Solve the WWI Mystery w Primary Source Analysis!
Perhaps one of the most important events of World War One, the sinking of the Lusitania has fascinated kids and adults for years. Use this mystery to harness that fascination and engage students in an inquiry-based mission that they will remember all year long! In this mystery, students are posed with an engaging scenario - they are CIA Agents that must piece together once and for all how and why the Lusitania sank. They are presented with a variety of "exhibits," all cleverly designed to engage
5th - 12th
Social Studies, U.S. History
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
+9
Also included in: GROWING WWI BUNDLE: Higher Order Thinking WWI Activities (SS5H2)
Earthquake Engineering STEM Challenge
Can you structure survive an earthquake?Students love completing this natural disaster STEM challenge! Students learn about what causes Earthquakes, as well as some current methods structural engineers are using to design earthquake resistant buildings. After learning about earthquakes students design, build, and test an earthquake proof structure using only the materials provided. In order to successfully complete this STEM challenge the structure must remain standing after going through an ear
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Informational Text, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+4
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