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Science/Physics: Thanksgiving Parade Float Lab | Buoyancy | Engineering | STEM
Looking for a hands-on, engineering based, Thanksgiving themed lab for your science or physics class?? Look here! This simple material and simple prep lab surrounding the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is sure to get your students excited about Thanksgiving break and buoyancy! What will students do?⭐Read about the history and science of the Macy's Parade ⭐Answer Reading Comprehension Questions ⭐Test buoyancy of a given balloon ⭐Design their own parade float! What materials do you need? So so s
8th - 12th
General Science, Physical Science, Physics
Also included in: Thanksgiving STEM Bundle | Science Labs | Color By Number | Escape Room
Floating Physics: Mardi Gras Parade Float Engineering - Science in Motion!
Floating Physics: Parade Float Engineering - Science in Motion! Description: Dive into the exciting world of engineering and physics with our hands-on lesson, "Floating Physics: Parade Float Engineering - Science in Motion!" This engaging K-12 activity connects the vibrant celebration of Mardi Gras with scientific principles, captivating students' interest while enhancing their understanding of buoyancy, balance, and design. Fully aligned with TEKS standards (Science 112.5 (B)), this adaptabl
K - 12th
General Science, Physics, Science
Also included in: Mardi Gras Science Extravaganza: A Festive Bundle for K-12 Classrooms!
Thanksgiving Parade Balloon Design — Air Pressure STEM Challenge | Motion & Desi
🎈 Thanksgiving Parade Balloon Design — Air Pressure STEM Challenge | Motion & Design Description: Bring the excitement of the Thanksgiving parade to your classroom! In this creative STEM activity, students design and test a “balloon float” that glides along a string using air power. ✅ Hands-on and fun for all learners ✅ Great for demonstrating air pressure and motion ✅ Perfect for November STEM days or sub plans Skills Covered: Air pressure & motion Engineering & testing Measurement & data
4th - 9th
Physics
Thanksgiving Float STEM/Science Activity
Bring real-world physics to life with this Thanksgiving Parade Float Design Challenge, offering two engaging activity options! Perfect for high school physics classes, or upper middle schoolers that need a challenge, this lesson includes both a hands-on building activity and a drawing-only version—so you can choose the best fit for your students and classroom setting. Whether students build a small model or design their float on paper, they’ll explore key concepts like balance, stability, and
8th - 12th
Physics, Science
2021: TEKS 7.7C: Motion Analysis with Distance - Time Graphs - Color by Number
WHAT'S INCLUDED:12 Multiple Choice Questions:Measuring, Recording, and Interpreting Motion Using Distance - Time GraphsA parade float travels at a constant speed. What does its distance-time graph look like?Correct Answer: A straight line with a constant slope [Yellow orange]If a runner stops to take a break, how would this appear on a distance-time graph?Correct Answer: A flat horizontal line [light violet]A New Year’s balloon is released and rises at an increasing speed. What shape would the g
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Physics, Science
Also included in: TEKS 7.7C: Motion Analysis with Distance - Time Graphs
2021: TEKS 7.7A: Calculating Ave. Speed Using Distance & Time- Color by Number
WHAT'S INCLUDED:12 Multiple Choice Questions:Calculating Average Speed Using Distance and TimeA New Year’s parade float travels 500 m in 250 seconds. What is its average speed?Correct Answer: 2 m/s [violet]A runner completes a 1000 m race in 200 seconds. What is their average speed?Correct Answer: 5 m/s [pink]A guest walks 300 m to the punch bowl in 150 seconds. What is their average speed?Correct Answer: 2 m/s [blue]A party streamer is launched 50 m in 10 seconds. What is its average speed?Corr
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Physics, Science
Also included in: TEKS 7.7A: Calculate Speed using Distance & Time
2021: TEKS 7.7B: Distinguish Speed & Velocity Linear Motion - Color by Number
WHAT'S INCLUDED:12 Multiple Choice Questions:Distinguishing Between Speed and Velocity in Linear MotionA New Year’s parade float travels 3 km forward along the street in 30 minutes. What is this an example of?Correct Answer: Velocity [blue]A person walks around the block and ends up back at the starting point. What is their displacement?Correct Answer: 0 km [yellow green]A runner moves 200 m north and then 100 m south during a race. What is their displacement?Correct Answer: 100 m north [dark vi
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Physics, Science
Also included in: TEKS 7.7B: Distinguish Speed vs. Velocity in Linear Motion
Simple Machines and Sound Project, Presentation, and Grading Rubric
My students enjoyed learning about simple machines and creating sound. This project was used as a culmination of the unit.
Updated 6/14 to add clipart to the pages and a writing journal.
Included in this product:
*Directions to send home explaining project of a parade float and an instrument.
*Sketch sheet (for students) to draw and label parts of float and instrument.
*Grading rubric
*Journal Pages
I used this with my class when I taught 2nd grade. It was part of our Science curriculum, tho
1st - 3rd
Physics, Science
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