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Boat Float STEM Sprint – Ocean Buoyancy Engineering | Grade 2
In the Foil Boat Delivery Sprint, students become naval engineers as they design and build an aluminum foil boat capable of carrying the maximum possible cargo payload without sinking. Set inside the Ocean Explorers narrative theme, this focused 1-week sprint challenges Grade 2 students to investigate buoyancy, hull shape, and weight distribution — testing their design, recording load data, and making one evidence-based redesign before their final cargo test. What Students Will Do* Investigate
2nd
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+4
Floating & Sinking NO PREP PHYSICS REVIEW GAME - VERY UNFAIR SCIENCE
This game is VERY UNFAIR and the kids love it! The Very Unfair Game is a No Prep Science review game where students earn points for answering correctly, but the points can be positive or negative, and can be assigned to your team or your opponents’ team! And to make it the VERY Unfair Game, if you get the answer wrong, then the opposing team gets to assign the points to any team they choose. The goal is to have the score the closest to zero at the end of the game. The game is playable with the
10th - 12th
Physics
Also included in: 31 NO PREP PHYSICS REVIEW GAMES - VERY UNFAIR SCIENCE: Fluids & Pressure
Floating & Sinking BUMP Science Game - No Prep Physics Review Activity
Let’s BUMP the other teams to score points!BUMP is a No Prep Science game where students bump other teams off the platform to score points based on how quickly they answered the questions correctly! The game is playable with the whole class together, or you can play it as small groups. There are 20 questions and answers are included. This version is High School Science, Physics, Fluids & Pressure, Buoyancy, Floating & Sinking, Predict whether an object floats or sinks by comparing object density
10th - 12th
Physics
Also included in: 31 BUMP Science Games - Fluids & Pressure - Physics No Prep Review
Floating & Sinking NO PREP PHYSICS REVIEW GAME - BIG UNFAIR SCIENCE
This game is UNFAIR and the kids love it! 8 teams answer every question!The Big Unfair Game is a No Prep High School Science review game where students earn points for answering questions, but the points can be positive or negative! The goal is to have the score the closest to zero at the end of the game.The game is playable with the whole class together, or you can play it as small groups. All questions and answers are included. This version is High School Science, Physics, Fluids & Pressure,
10th - 12th
Physics
Also included in: 31 NO PREP PHYSICS REVIEW GAMES - BIG UNFAIR SCIENCE: Fluids & Pressure
Boat Float STEM Challenge – Forces, Motion & Transport Engineering | Grades K–8
In the Boat-to-Shore Transport STEM Challenge, students become marine and mechanical engineers as they design a system that safely moves cargo or passengers from a floating boat to the shoreline without tipping, spilling, or sinking. This real-world engineering scenario blends buoyancy, stability, force and motion, and systems design as students solve a transportation challenge using only simple classroom materials. This engaging, low-prep STEM project is perfect for STEM labs, science class
K - 8th
Engineering, For All Subjects, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Boat Float STEM Challenge – Buoyancy Engineering Design Activity | Grades K–8
In the Paper Lifeboat STEM Challenge, students become marine engineers as they design and build a lifeboat made entirely from paper and simple classroom materials that can safely float and carry passengers (cargo). This hands-on STEM challenge introduces students to buoyancy, displacement, stability, and structural design while using the Engineering Design Process to solve a real-world survival problem. This engaging, low-prep STEM activity is perfect for STEM labs, science classrooms, engi
K - 8th
Engineering, For All Subjects, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Mystery of the Floating Can DBQ/CER | Physical Science | NGSS Standard Aligned
📘 Full Length National Standard-Aligned DBQ CER Style Worksheet - Claim Evidence Reasoning | Mystery of the Floating Can Worksheet | Evidence-Based Reading Engage your students in high-level critical thinking and evidence-based analysis on the subject of Physical Science, with this Full Length DBQ CER Style Worksheet. This resource is designed to help students analyze real-world topics, interpret informational texts, and support answers with evidence—all while staying accessible for high s
9th - 12th
Chemistry, Physical Science, Physics
Mystery of the Floating Can DBQ/CER | Physical Science NGSS | GATE Middle School
📘 Full Length NGSS Aligned DBQ CER Style Worksheet - Claim Evidence Reasoning | Mystery of the Floating Can Worksheet | Evidence-Based Reading Engage your students in high-level critical thinking and evidence-based analysis on the subject of Physical Science, with this Full Length DBQ CER Style Worksheet. This resource is designed to help students analyze real-world topics, interpret informational texts, and support answers with evidence—all while staying accessible for gifted & talented m
3rd - 6th
Chemistry, Physical Science, Physics
Montessori 3 part Nomenclature Cards - Sink/Float
Presentation of floating and sinking objects. Introduce the concept of floating and sinking with these Montessori inspired 3 part cards. Let the child read and copy the exercise independently. The child can create, page by page ,their own float/sink booklet.
K - 2nd
Physical Science, Physics, Science
FREE Lava Lamp Science Experiment- STEM Activity K-5
Turn your classroom into a Mad Science Lab with "Floating Monster Goo!"Are you looking for a low-prep, high-engagement science experiment that actually works? This FREE Lava Lamp activity is designed by a real scientist to help you teach complex concepts like density, buoyancy, and chemical reactions in a way that feels like magic to your students. Perfect for curious minds in Grades 1-5, this resource takes the stress out of science planning. No fancy equipment needed—just grab some oil, w
K - 6th
Chemistry, General Science, Physics
NGSS
5-PS1-4
, 2-PS1-1
Saturn Density Lesson
Students will discuss various facts about the planet Saturn.
Students will then do a group experiment called “Floating Saturn”
Materials: “Bowl, water, marble, and a plastic ball
2nd - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Astronomy, Physics
TED Talk: The real story behind Archimedes’ Eureka!- Armand D’Angour
This high school physics resource explores Archimedes’ Principle and buoyancy through the story of the Syracusia. Students analyze displacement, floating, and real-world engineering applications. Includes • 20 discussion and comprehension questions • Analytical essay prompt • Structured essay with paragraph guidance and sentence starters • Classroom debate activity • Critical thinking discussion questions Grades: 8–12 | Print-and-go
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Engineering, Other (Science), Physics
Buoyancy Project Based Learning (PBL) Unit
8th grade students take a deep dive into buoyancy in this PBL unit stemmed from standards surrounding forces, sinking, and floating.
8th
General Science, Physical Science, Physics
STEM Activities & Challenges: 2nd & 3rd Grade Magnetism Project
This STEM activity and challenge uses the properties of magnetism and the principles of engineering design to challenge students to design and create a structure that will allow a paperclip to "float" and "defy gravity." Step-by-step directions and materials list are both provided for the teacher to allow for maximum student success. A student design and planning packet is also provided to ensure that students carefully navigate the engineering design process during this STEM challenge. Stude
2nd - 3rd
Engineering, Physics, Science
NGSS
3-PS2-1
, 3-PS2-3
, 3-PS2-4
Also included in: Magnets Activity Unit and STEM Challenge BUNDLE
Fall STEM Challenge Bundle 4 Hands-On Activities for Elementary & Middle School
🍁 Fall STEM Challenge Bundle — 4 Hands-On Activities for Elementary & Middle School Description: Save time and money with this ready-to-use Fall STEM Bundle! Includes four exciting, low-prep challenges that integrate science, technology, engineering, and math — perfect for a full week of seasonal fun. Includes 4 Activities: 🎃 Pumpkin Catapult Challenge 🍎 Apple Oxidation Test 🍂 Leaf Tower Engineering 🎈 Thanksgiving Parade Balloon Design ✅ Designed for Grades 3–8 ✅ Each activity fi
4th - 9th
Chemistry, Engineering, Physics
Aluminum Foil Boat STEM Challenge | Buoyancy & Density Science Activity
Looking for a no-prep, high-engagement STEM activity? This Aluminum Foil Boat Challenge is a perfect way to introduce students to the concepts of buoyancy, density, and the engineering design process. Students will design, test, and learn as they attempt to build a boat that can hold the most weight without sinking. Resource Highlights:Clear Objective: Students must create a floating boat using a single $6~in \times 6~in$ sheet of aluminum foil.Scaffolded Student Worksheets: * Prediction & Pl
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Measurement, Physics
2:03
Hands-On Physics: Identify Laws from Real Experiments and Real-World Phenomena
This lesson challenges your students to identify the physical laws and principles at work in real-world experiments. Here’s what your students will do: Watch animations of 14 real-world experiments demonstrating physics in action Read the name of each physical law or principle with helpful hints Select which law best explains each phenomenon Receive instant feedback to reinforce their understanding Key concepts include: Conservation of Momentum – Newton’s Cradle Bernoulli’s Principle –
9th - 12th
Engineering, Physical Science, Physics
Buoyancy Applications BUMP Science Game - No Prep Physics Review Activity
Let’s BUMP the other teams to score points!BUMP is a No Prep Science game where students bump other teams off the platform to score points based on how quickly they answered the questions correctly! The game is playable with the whole class together, or you can play it as small groups. There are 20 questions and answers are included. This version is High School Science, Physics, Fluids & Pressure, Buoyancy, Buoyancy Applications, Analyze boat, submarine, and balloon scenarios by predicting float
10th - 12th
Physics
Also included in: 31 BUMP Science Games - Fluids & Pressure - Physics No Prep Review
MYP Grade 7 Science | Types of Forces | Audio Revision Activity | Sub Plan
⚡Grade 7 Science Audio Summary: Types of Forces - Revision Activity⚡What's In This Resource:An engaging podcast-style audio summary covering force types, balanced/unbalanced forces, free-body diagrams, weight vs mass, and frictionStudent review sheet with QR code linking directly to the audioMYP command terms practice - Questions progress from basic recall (State, Identify, Describe) through higher-order thinking (Compare, Analyze, Discuss, Evaluate)Complete answer key with model responses showi
7th
General Science, Physical Science, Physics
Engineering & Science STEM Bundle | Build, Test & Explore | Science For K–3rd
🚀 Engineering & Science STEM Mega Bundle | Build, Test & Explore (K–3)Bring hands-on learning to life with this exciting Engineering & Science STEM Mega Bundle! This collection of interactive challenges helps students explore key science concepts through building, testing, observing, and improving—just like real engineers and scientists. Designed for young learners, these activities encourage curiosity and problem-solving while keeping instructions open-ended so students can think, design, a
PreK - 4th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
Buoyancy Applications NO PREP PHYSICS REVIEW GAME - BIG UNFAIR SCIENCE
This game is UNFAIR and the kids love it! 8 teams answer every question!The Big Unfair Game is a No Prep High School Science review game where students earn points for answering questions, but the points can be positive or negative! The goal is to have the score the closest to zero at the end of the game.The game is playable with the whole class together, or you can play it as small groups. All questions and answers are included. This version is High School Science, Physics, Fluids & Pressure,
10th - 12th
Physics
Also included in: 31 NO PREP PHYSICS REVIEW GAMES - BIG UNFAIR SCIENCE: Fluids & Pressure
Magnets Activity Unit and STEM Challenge BUNDLE
This Science Magnet unit has everything you need to teach all about magnets in elementary school! Included in this pack is a multi-day PowerPoint, aligned flashcards, worksheets and assessment, as well as an experiment, which all can be used to help your students meet with the most success! With the key points highlighted and graphics used to support the information presented, the PowerPoints are a great tool for teaching. The slideshows contain checks for understanding in the form of group and
2nd - 3rd
Engineering, Physics, Science
NGSS
3-PS2-3
, 3-PS2-4
PBL: Engineering Technology Challenge PBL
To get a more in-depth view, along with pictures of my class doing these challenges go here:
http://pblparadise.blogspot.com/p/technology-challenges.html
Comes complete with:
* 2 PowerPoints with a TOTAL of 27 slides
* 2 Student Overviews
I use these challenges with my Technology unit, as students are building devices to solve a problem.
This project consists of 2 collaborative technology challenges; The Ball Launcher and The Raft Rescue. The Ball Launcher is a 1-2 day project. The Raft
4th - 8th
Engineering, Physics
Buoyancy Applications NO PREP PHYSICS REVIEW GAME - VERY UNFAIR SCIENCE
This game is VERY UNFAIR and the kids love it! The Very Unfair Game is a No Prep Science review game where students earn points for answering correctly, but the points can be positive or negative, and can be assigned to your team or your opponents’ team! And to make it the VERY Unfair Game, if you get the answer wrong, then the opposing team gets to assign the points to any team they choose. The goal is to have the score the closest to zero at the end of the game. The game is playable with the
10th - 12th
Physics
Also included in: 31 NO PREP PHYSICS REVIEW GAMES - VERY UNFAIR SCIENCE: Fluids & Pressure
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