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No Prep Plans: Circuit Symbols-(Electrical Symbols Reference Poster)
No Prep Plans: Circuit SymbolsResearch + Project (Electrical Symbols Reference Poster)Aligns with Cambridge Lower Secondary ScienceYear 7 Earth & Space/Physics Help students master the universal language of electricity with this engaging research and poster project aligned to Cambridge Lower Secondary Science Stage 7. In this hands-on investigation, students explore standard circuit symbols used by scientists, engineers, and electricians around the world before creating their own Electrical Symb
6th - 8th
General Science, Physics
Also included in: No Prep Plans: Year 7 Earth & Space Science Bundle
Easy Electronics Lab
Students love exploring and designing electrical circuits in this hands-on creative lab. Watch as they engineer functioning circuits complete with lights, buzzers, and switches using batteries and salt dough. Working cooperatively, they will learn the principles of direct current and explore the difference between series and parallel circuits.
Inexpensive materials make this project perfect for schools with limited funds or resources. A complete materials list and ordering information are includ
3rd - 8th
Other (Science), Physics, Science
egg drop challenge engineering design process force and motion project problem
Looking for a fun way for students to use their knowledge of force, Newton's laws, and practice their engineering skills? This egg drop STEM engineering design process challenge will get your students designing, testing, investigating, thinking like a disciplinarian, and acting as engineers as they improve their egg structures to mimic the Mars rover landing. ✎Print and digital versions This engineering design STEM project includes:✅ Teacher guide for doing the activity ✅ Student handouts
6th - 8th
Physical Science, Physics, Science
Gifted and Talented Unit - Time Travel Research and Design Project
★ ★ Gifted and Talented - Time Travel Research and Design Project★ ★The purpose of this unit is for students to investigate the philosophies of time and time travel. The students will apply this information to designing their own time travel vehicle and method.About This Unit:★Check it out!: This unit is included in the Gifted and Talented Upper Elementary Units Bundle at a discounted price! This middle-grades unit provides support for student to research philosophies of time and time travel
6th - 8th
Physics
Project Based Learning-Design a Mini-Golf Hole Challenge
Bring math and science to life with Mini-Golf Mayhem — an engaging, hands-on Project-Based Learning (PBL) unit where students design a mini-golf hole through creativity and innovation! By aligning this resource to your own geometry and science standards, students will go through the process of designing and building their very own creative mini-golf hole. Students will: Explore angles, measurement, force, and motion Apply real-world problem-solving and collaboration Innovate with creativity w
3rd - 8th
Geometry, Measurement, Physics
Leprechaun Trap STEM Activity St. Patrick's Day Family Project Engineering Fun
Design a Leprechaun Trap and catch the leprechaun for St. Patrick's Day! Students will use the planning sheet to follow the engineering design process, pick bait to trap the leprechaun, and create a simple (or complicated!) trap while exploring force and motion. This project can be done in small groups (pairs works well) or you may send this home as family project. 🍀 What You'll Get 🍀 Teacher instructions and guided lesson planDifferentiated recording page options that guide students through
1st - 6th
Engineering, Measurement, Physics
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+4
STEM Project: Motion & Energy | Rollercoaster Design Challenge PBL | MS NGSS
Explore motion, energy, roller coasters, potential energy, and kinetic energy with this STEM project for Grades 6–9. This design challenge investigates how energy is transferred and transformed in motion and how roller coasters use physics principles through a hands-on, NGSS-aligned PBL activity.Students will design and test roller coaster models, analyze how height and speed affect energy, interpret formulas such as Speed = Distance ÷ Time and p = m × v, and use test data to understand how ener
6th - 9th
General Science, Physical Science, Physics
CCSS, NGSS
RST.6-8.1
, RST.6-8.2
, RST.6-8.3
+7
Kindergarten Forces and Motion Project Based Assessment | PBL |Push Pull Gravity
Make science meaningful and engaging with this Project-Based Assessment for Forces and Motion—perfect for Kindergarten! This hands-on PBL activity allows students to explore real-world playground problems while demonstrating their understanding of push, pull, gravity, friction, and motion. Students take ownership of their learning by choosing one of three relatable problems: The slide is too slow—kids can’t slide! The swing won’t move! The ball rolls into unsafe places! 🧠 What Students Do:
Kindergarten
Physical Science, Physics, Writing
NGSS
K-PS2-2
, K-PS2-1
Physics Project -Use A.I. to Create 3 Electricity/Magnetism Labs | Hands-On STEM
Physics students will use Artificial Intelligence to develop an Electromagnet Lab to investigate how current and the number of wire coils affect the strength of a magnetic field, then a Motor Lab to explore the Lorentz Force—how a magnetic field exerts force on a current-carrying wire to create motion, and last a Solenoid Lab to understand Faraday’s Law by observing how moving a magnet through a coil of wire "induces" a voltage, and can actually DO the labs they develop! They will answe
8th - 12th, Higher Education
General Science, Physical Science, Physics
NGSS
HS-PS2-5
, MS-PS2-3
, MS-PS2-2
+1
Build a Boat Challenge | STEM Engineering Project | Density, Buoyancy, and Force
Make density and buoyancy unforgettable with this hands-on Build a Boat Challenge! In this engaging STEM engineering project, students design and build a foil boat using one sheet of aluminum foil and test how many pennies it can hold before sinking. Students will apply density, buoyancy, mass, and engineering design as they create a blueprint, build their boat, test two trials, collect data, answer analysis questions, and improve their design. This fun and competitive activity ends with the e
9th - 12th
Engineering, Physical Science, Physics
Force & Motion Science Projects | 5 Hands-On STEM With Readings & Extensions
Looking for engaging, hands-on science projects to wrap up your 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade force and motion unit? This resource includes 5 exciting STEM-based lesson plans, each featuring an interactive experiment, two short reading passages (1 informational & 1 narrative), a student reflection sheet, and extension ideas that bring science concepts to life! Perfect for end-of-the-year science units, this bundle combines NGSS-aligned activities, cross-curricular reading integration, and simple
3rd - 4th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
CCSS, NGSS
RL.3.1
, RL.4.1
, RL.5.1
+18
Air Car STEM Challenge: Propeller Car Engineering Design Project (NGSS)
🚗 Air Car STEM Challenge: Build a Propeller-Powered Vehicle! Engineering Design Project | NGSS-Aligned | Grades 5–10 Turn your classroom into an engineering lab with this fast-paced, high-engagement STEM challenge where students design, build, and improve a battery-powered air car. The Goal: Create a propeller-driven vehicle that moves efficiently using thrust from a spinning fan. Students don’t just build—they test, analyze, and iterate, just like real engineers. ⚡ Why This Activity Work
5th - 10th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Physics
Paper Bridge STEM Challenge | Engineering Design Project | Grades 4-8
Engineering Design Project | Middle School Science Lab | NJSLS Aligned Looking for a fun, low-prep STEM activity that gets your students thinking like real engineers? In this engaging Paper Bridge Engineering Challenge, students will use only 3 sheets of paper and tape to design, build, test, and improve a bridge capable of holding weight! This hands-on STEM lab walks students through the Engineering Design Process as they: ✔ Define the problem ✔ Plan and sketch a design ✔ Build and test a
4th - 8th
Engineering, Physics
Hydraulic Battle Bot: STEM Project
Learn about hydraulics by creating syringe-powered battle bots. Incoprorate recylced materials for a next-level Physics, STEM, or Engineering class battle. This is a PDF with video links and links to a Google Slides presentation. I lay out the introduction for this mini-unit, provide links for helping with the build, as well as design parameters, so students don't use all your school supplies with one project! Depending on your students, you could complete this mini-unit in about one week or str
6th - 12th
Engineering, Physical Science, Physics
Design Your Own Experiment: Solar System Scale Walk | Inquiry Learning Projects
Give students real ownership of the scientific process with this Inquiry Learning Experiment Design Project Prompt. Instead of following a step-by-step lab, students design their own experiment using classroom materials you already have. With structured thinking prompts (but plenty of creative freedom), students plan an investigation that demonstrates the skills they’ve been learning, then write and reflect on what happened, even if their results are messy or their experiment “fails.” This re
6th - 10th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Physics
NGSS
MS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-3
+1
Solar System Creative Project | Crater Impact Test, Inquiry Learning
Give students real ownership of the scientific process with this Inquiry Learning Experiment Design Project Prompt. Instead of following a step-by-step lab, students design their own experiment using classroom materials you already have. With structured thinking prompts (but plenty of creative freedom), students plan an investigation that demonstrates the skills they’ve been learning, then write and reflect on what happened, even if their results are messy or their experiment “fails.” This re
6th - 10th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Physics
NGSS
MS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-3
+1
A.I. Amplified Human: Physics Hooke's Law & Springs Project w/ Data & AI Chatbot
Add an interesting Artificial Intelligence Component to your STEM Physics Hooke's Law Spring Lab by incorporating this 90 line dataset of spring force and extension (stretch) data and using an A.I. Chatbot to investigate and utilize the data in new and surprising ways! This science activity is a unique way to combine the traditional Hooke's Law Lab (included, with instructions for investigating 3 springs with 10, 15, and 20 gram masses) with artificial intelligence and show students well-eng
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Physics
NGSS
HS-ETS1-2
, HS-PS2-1
Toys/Game Around the World: Math/Social Studies Project Based Learning
This is a high-quality, interdisciplinary unit that hits the "STEM + Social Studies" sweet spot—a very popular niche on Teachers Pay Teachers (TpT). Here is a ready-to-use product title, description, and "What's Included" list designed to convert browsers into buyers. Product Title: STEM Around the World: 5-Day Toy Engineering & Physics Lab Subtitle: History, Physics, and Invention Challenges for Upper Elementary & Middle School Product Description:Take your students on a global journey where hi
1st - 5th
Engineering, Geometry, Physics
Forces and Motion Modeling Project
The 8th grade NGSS standard on Forces and Motion calls for modeling! NGSS MS-PS2-2 | DOK Level 3 | Gifted Icon: Multiple Perspectives Project Goal Design and create a model that shows how forces affect the motion of an object. Your model should help others understand how mass and force work together to change motion. What Is a Scientific Model? A model is a representation that helps explain how something works. It may be a diagram, physical demonstration, or digital simulation.
6th - 9th
Physical Science, Physics
NGSS
MS-PS2-2
No Prep Sub Plans: Magnetism | STEM Research Project Grades 4–8
No Prep Sub Plans: Magnetism | STEM Research Project & Magnet Experiment | Grades 4–8 Explore the invisible force of magnetism with this engaging STEM research and group project! Students investigate magnetic fields, magnetic materials, poles, and Earth’s magnetism while designing and running their own simple magnet experiment. This ready-to-use activity combines science inquiry, collaboration, critical thinking, and hands-on learning in a format perfect for Grades 4–8. What’s Included Teach
4th - 8th
Physical Science, Physics
No Prep Sub Plans |Physics of Sports Project | Force, Motion & Angles |
Bring science to life with this engaging, real-world Physics of Sports project! Perfect for upper elementary and middle school, this No Prep Sub Plan helps students explore how force, motion, and angles impact athletic performance through research, collaboration, and visual analysis. From basketball shots to soccer kicks, students will discover how physics explains the sports they love—making learning meaningful, active, and fun. What’s Included:✔️ Ready-to-use Teacher Direction Page (Sub-
4th - 8th
General Science, Physics
Build a Soundproof Box | Characteristics of Waves | Sound Waves Lab + Project
Give students real ownership of the scientific process with this Inquiry Learning Experiment Design Project Prompt. Instead of following a step-by-step lab, students design their own experiment using classroom materials you already have. With structured thinking prompts (but plenty of creative freedom), students plan an investigation that demonstrates the skills they’ve been learning, then write and reflect on what happened, even if their results are messy or their experiment “fails.” This re
6th - 12th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Physics
NGSS
MS-PS4-1
, MS-PS4-2
, MS-PS4-3
Rube Goldberg Project A STEM Science Extension
In this project, students create their own Rube Goldberg device. This is a great hands on extension when teaching simple machines and physics topics. Students love to build these. They have to plan, experiment, revise and do it over and over again. This is always a project my students enjoy. Great for gifted and talented or as an extension project.
Page 1- Sheet with background, the task and some resources.
Page 2- Graphic organizer to plan the Rube Goldberg.
Page 3- Graphic organizer with
4th - 8th
Physical Science, Physics
Lunar Landers: An NGSS-Aligned Engineering Project
Help students explore gravitational forces through this hands-on engineering challenge.
Students can complete this project individually, in pairs, or in teams. We have done this project with materials in class and also as an at-home project. Both work great!
The mission is to create a lunar lander that will protect the cargo onboard (an egg) and keep it crack-free. Students will put their lander through numerous trials (recording sheets included) as well as spend time reflecting and addressin
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Physics
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