Percent Increase and Decrease Quiz

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

Also included in: Space Science & Atmospheric Science Activities for Middle School & High School

PhET Forces and Motion Basics Activity Guide

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The PhET: Forces and Motion Basics Activity Guide is used along with the free *Next Generation PhET Simulation “Forces and Motion Basics”. Students will discover how balanced and unbalanced forces affect an object’s motion and then explore the relationship between force, mass, acceleration, speed, and friction on the motion of objects. The activity guide takes students through the 4 parts of the simulation: Net Force, Motion, Friction and Acceleration. Students are encouraged to make predic

6th - 10th

Physical Science, Physics, Science

NGSS

HS-PS2-2

, MS-PS2-2

, HS-PS2-1

Also included in: PhET Activity Guide Physics Bundle

PhET Simulation Online Lab: Electric Circuits, Resistors in Series & Parallel

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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

PhET Reactants, Products, and Leftovers Activity Guide / Distance Learning

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Jenifer Bazzit - Thrive in Grade Five

Now includes both printable PDF and Google Slides versions! The PhET: Reactants, Products, and Leftovers Activity Guide is used along with the free *Next Generation PhET Simulation on Reactants, Products, and Leftovers. First, students will experiment with building sandwiches to see how the number of ingredients determines the number of sandwiches they can make. Then, students use the same concept to predict Reactants, Products, and Leftovers and to identify Limiting Reactants in chemical react

5th - 11th

Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science

NGSS

MS-PS1-2

, MS-PS1-1

Also included in: PhET Activity Guides Chemistry BUNDLE / Distance Learning

Gravity and Orbits PhET Lab

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Sunrise Science

This virtual PhET Gravity and Orbits simulation lab provides students opportunity to experiment with the variables that affect the force of gravity between two objects and the concept of orbital motion. This inquiry activity can be used in a physical science class while students are exploring motion and gravity. This could also be incorporated during an astronomy unit or even as an inquiry into the concept of gravity alone. There are two differentiated versions of this activity: The green circl

7th - 9th

Astronomy, Physical Science, Physics

NGSS

MS-ESS1-2

Also included in: Space Activities Bundle | Moon Phases | Planets | Solar System | Middle School

Colonial Money - Using Pounds, Shillings, and Pence in Colonial America

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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

Also included in: 5th Grade Social Studies Big Bundle - Colonies, Revolution, Constitution, More

Displacement, Velocity, and Acceleration Virtual Physical Science Lab with Key

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Mrs K Science

Engage your students with this interactive Moving Man Virtual Lab, designed to teach key concepts like displacement, velocity, and acceleration using the popular "Moving Man" PhET simulation. Perfect for middle and high school physical science classes, this lab helps students visualize and experiment with motion in a hands-on, virtual environment. ❤️ ️Pre-Lab Activity: Students will familiarize themselves with the simulation and explore the effects of displacement when velocity and acceleration

6th - 12th

Physical Science, Physics, Science

NGSS

MS-PS2-2

, HS-PS2-1

Also included in: Physics Virtual Labs Bundle: PhET Labs for Forces, Motion, and Gravitation

PhET Simulation Online Lab: Under Pressure - Fluid Pressure and Pascal’s Law

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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

Meiosis Crossover Genetics Worksheet AP High School Biology Coloring & Digital

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Engage AP biology students with no-prep meiosis crossover worksheets exploring genetic recombination—includes interactive Easel for instant feedback. Ideal for building deep understanding of gamete diversity; save prep time now!Dive into the intricacies of genetic variation with this comprehensive no-prep worksheet and digital activity designed for AP and high school biology classrooms. Focused on meiosis crossover and genetic recombination during prophase I, this resource helps students visuali

8th - 11th, Adult Education, Higher Education

Biology, Other (Science), Science

NGSS

HS-LS3-1

, HS-LS3-2

Also included in: Genetic Inheritance: Terminology, Crossing-Over, & Mendelian Monohybrid Problems

Forensic Science Middle School CSI Physical & Chemical Changes in Matter Lab

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Easy Fun Science

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

Also included in: Forensic Science Crime Scene Investigation Activities - Middle School Curriculum

PhET Energy Forms and Changes Activity Guide

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The PhET: Energy Forms and Changes Activity Guide is used along with the free *Next Generation PhET Simulation “Energy Forms and Changes”. Students will discover the different forms of energy and how they can change from one form into another within a system, specifically: how energy will flow when objects are heated or cooledhow energy can change from one form of energy into anotherhow energy is conserved within a systemto predict how energy will change as it moves from one part of a system to

5th - 10th

General Science, Physical Science, Science

NGSS

HS-PS3-2

, MS-PS3-3

, HS-PS3-3

Also included in: PhET Activity Guide Physics Bundle

Career Day - Job application and Interview skills, third fourth and fifth grade

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Kinser's Korner

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

PhET Isotopes and Atomic Mass Activity Guide / Distance Learning

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Now includes both printable PDF and Google Slides versions! The PhET: Isotopes and Atomic Mass Activity Guide is used along with the free *Next Generation PhET Simulation “Isotopes and Atomic Mass”. Students learn how to construct Isotope models for basic elements by adding neutrons one at a time and observing how this effects Mass Number, Atomic Mass, and stability of the Isotope created. Students also learn the relationship between Relative Abundance of Isotopes in Nature and the Average Atomi

5th - 10th

Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science

NGSS

HS-PS1-2

Also included in: PhET Activity Guides Chemistry BUNDLE / Distance Learning

PhET Simulation Online Lab: Balancing Act, Levers and Torque

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With this PhET online physics lab your students will have fun and learn physics at the same time. Why does the lever tip to the left and when will it tip to the right? The purpose of this activity is for your students to determine what conditions must be met for a first lever to balance. Along the way they will also be introduced to the concept of torque and will be able to answer the following questions: What is torque? What affects the amount of torque an object applies to a lever? How is to

8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education

General Science, Physical Science, Physics

Also included in: Growing Bundle: PhET Simulation Online Physics Labs

Layers of the Atmosphere Build an 8-foot Scaled-Down Model of our Atmosphere

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Equip your middle school and high school students with a hands-on exploration of Earth’s atmosphere through this Atmosphere Scale Model Activity, crafted as a versatile educational science resource for earth science, environmental science, and STEM classrooms! This engaging, great model building activity guides students to create an 8-foot-tall (2.4m) earth science scale model of our atmosphere, revealing fascinating atmospheric science insights while they learn about the composition of diffe

6th - 10th, Adult Education

Earth Sciences, Physical Science, Science

CCSS

SL.6.1

, SL.7.1

, SL.8.1

Also included in: Ecology, Environmental Studies, and Earth Science Activities Bundle

PhEt Law of Conservation of Energy Skate park BASIC webquest

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3D-PT

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

Sort Bohr Models onto the Periodic Table - Digital Interactive Activity #2

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Interactive digital Bohr model activity for periodic table. Sort models, master electron shells, auto-grading, grades 8-11.Bring the periodic table to life in your classroom with this engaging, no-prep digital activity! This is part of a series of activities designed to help students master periodic table patterns through interactive digital exercises. Students will sort Bohr models onto the periodic table to understand the patterns of periods and groups, reinforcing their knowledge of ele

8th - 11th, Adult Education

Chemistry, Physical Science, Science

CCSS, NGSS

RST.6-8.4

, RST.6-8.7

, RST.9-10.4

Also included in: Bohr Model Interactive Digital Activities for Periodic Table - Bundle of 10

PhET Simulation Online Lab: Hooke's Law

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Using the PhET Masses and Springs online simulation your students will gain a complete understanding of Hooke's law, calculating the spring constant and determining the masses of unknown objects. I have done this activity with my students many times and they always find it fun and engaging. The best part is that your students won't even know they are learning as they complete this online inquiry-based laboratory assignment. This HTML5 web-based inquiry lab can be run from most cellphones, tabl

7th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education

Engineering, Physical Science, Physics

Also included in: Growing Bundle: PhET Simulation Online Physics Labs

PhET Build an Atom activity guide

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