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Forces & Free Body Diagrams Worksheet for a Video Lesson
This worksheet is part of a video lesson. The content is from Topic 2.2 of the IB Physics syllabus. Students learn to identify the different types of force, an algorithm for drawing free body diagrams, guidelines for scaling their force vectors, and practice drawing free body diagrams of increasing complexity. There are 4 pages of questions, and 2 pages of solutions. This worksheet is designed to accompany the free video lesson available at https://studio.youtube.com/video/Li9sGd2nkes/edit Pl
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Engineering, Physical Science, Physics
Also included in: Everything so Far
Manganese and Electric Vehicles
Engineering, Chemistry, and Environmental Science, Grades 9 on up.STEM.Note: this resource is also included in the novella, The Mermaid Meets the Dragon which is the third book in the Millennial Mermaid Mystery Series. -Why is manganese becoming increasingly more important? -Learn about the mining of manganese in Maine, where according to Dr. Chunseng Wang of the University of Maine, Presque Isle, there is more than 90 percent of the country’s manganese. -Where in Maine are the deposits of man
9th - 12th
Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Engineering
NGSS
HS-ESS3-4
Biomimicry
Perfect for both in class and distance learning! In this activity, students are introduced to the concept of biomimicry. There are three parts to the assignment: -In part 1, the students research existing products (using the provided links) that have been inspired by plant/animal adaptations. They need to describe the organism the product is inspired by, the adaptation that is being mimicked, and a description of the product. -In part 2, the students come up with their own idea for how an orga
5th - 8th
Biology, Engineering, Science
Creativity Challenges and Activities Morning Work, Brain Breaks, STEM Sub Plans
Unlock creativity in your classroom with NO PREP Finish the Picture Activities!The goal of creativity challenges is to help students think in different ways. The ability to generate unique thoughts and ideas is known as divergent thinking. Perfect for STEM Sub Plans! When students are thinking outside the box it results in creative solutions. In a creativity challenge, students are presented with a problem that they have to solve using their creativity. Typically these challenges are short last
1st - 5th
Art, Coloring Pages, Engineering
Groundhog Day STEM Activity Light and Shadows Investigation
Teach Students About Groundhog Day with STEM!Engage students in a Groundhog Day exploration where they investigate how groundhogs see their shadows. Students learn about how light is an energy source and how it interacts with opaque objects, transparent objects, and translucent objects. This activity helps students develop critical thinking skills as well as cooperative learning. Students hypothesize, test, and reflect on their own ideas. Aligns with NGSS(Next Gen Science Standards). Includes:
1st - 5th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
1-PS4-2
, 1-PS4-3
Also included in: February STEM Activities and Challenges BUNDLE
Middle School STEM Curriculum & Beginning of the Year STEM Activities Easy STEM
Looking for a complete middle school STEM curriculum that’s engaging, flexible, and easy to teach? This year-long bundle of easy STEM activities includes everything you need—from beginning of year STEM activities to end-of-course projects—to keep students motivated, learning, and problem-solving all year long. Designed for busy teachers, this STEM curriculum helps you spend less time planning and more time teaching while building students’ confidence in engineering, technology, and design th
6th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Robotics
Thermal Energy Activities for Conductors and Insulators & STEAM Activities
Looking for an engaging way for your students to solidify and apply their knowledge of thermal energy, heat transfer, insulators, and conductors? Then it’s time for a hot cocoa party! In this exciting physical science STEAM activity, students are tasked with designing and building an insulated cup that will keep hot cocoa warm. The project supports Next Generation Science Standards, including the performance expectations MS-PS3-3 and MS-ETS1-1. Looking for more middle school STEM challenges? G
5th - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Physical Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-PS3-3
+1
3D Printing Activities and Technology Lessons and Technology Activities for STEM
So, you're teaching 3D printing... Now what? These technology activities will help you start your 3D printing unit strong by teaching the basic 3D printer parts and concepts. Your students will explore misconceptions, learn about the history of 3D printers, and identify common printer parts and functions through a class discussion, a webquest, and a puzzle activity. Looking for more 3D printing activities? Grab the bundle here and SAVE!First, you’ll explore your students' prior knowledge and mi
6th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
Kindergarten Science and Engineering Not a Stick Read Aloud STEM Challenge
Integrate STEM in Kindergarten!Connect STEM and Literacy with this amazing Read Aloud STEM Activity as a companion to Not a Stick by Antoinette Portis. Being an engineer takes a lot of work! Engineers are curious about things and ask a lot of questions. They observe the things around them, take notes and draw things that they see. In this lesson, students will activate their imagination as they observe all the things that the pig imagines his stick to be. This STEM Challenges aligns to NGSS Eng
Kindergarten
Engineering, English Language Arts, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-1
STEM Project: Bridge Building Challenge | Engineering, Forces & Structures PBL
Design, build, and test different types of bridges with this hands-on Building Bridges STEM project for Grades 5–8. Students explore beam bridges, arch bridges, suspension bridges, forces, tension, compression, and structural stability as they complete an engaging engineering design challenge with NGSS-aligned PBL activities. Students will investigate bridge types, load distribution, support systems, and structural stability while applying the engineering design process. Through planning, bui
5th - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+5
Earth Day STEM Activities & Middle School STEM Renewable Energy Wind Energy Car
Are you looking for an engaging Earth Day STEM activities? Do you want to extend student learning about renewable energy and global warming? This wind-powered car STEM challenge is perfect for your STEM or Science classroom! Looking for more STEM Challenges? Click here to get activities for the whole year and SAVE!First, students will learn about global warming and wind energy as a renewable resource. Then they'll research methods for capturing wind energy. Next, they'll use the engineering de
5th - 8th
Engineering, Environment, General Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 5-ESS3-1
, MS-ETS1-1
3rd Grade Science NGSS Aligned Motion, Stability, Forces and Interactions Unit
Do you need a science curriculum that is aligned to the NGSS? This 3rd-grade physical science unit fits the bill!. We have researched each standard, so nothing goes untaught.It comes with:- 9 detailed lessons, so you can reclaim your nights and weekends.Lesson 1 - Force and Motion Lesson 2 - Balanced and Unbalanced Forces Lesson 3 - Energy Transfer Lesson 4 - Gravity Lesson 5 - Friction and Air Resistance Lesson 6 - Magnetic Force Lesson 7 - Electrostatic Force Lesson 8 - Start Your Engines L
3rd
Engineering, General Science, Physical Science
NGSS
3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-3
+4
Also included in: 3rd Grade NGSS Science Bundle | Year-Long Curriculum | Print + Digital
1st Grade Physical Science Unit Light and Sound Energy
Do you need a science curriculum that is aligned to the NGSS? This 1st-grade physical science fits the bill!. We have researched each standard, so nothing goes untaught.It comes with:- 7 detailed lessons, so you can reclaim your nights and weekends.Lesson 1 - What is Sound? Lesson 2 - Sound Vibrations Lesson 3 - What is Light? Lesson 4 - Reflection of Light Lesson 5 - Shadows Lesson 6 - Opaque, Translucent, and Transparent Lesson 7 - Design a Device That Will Communicate From One Tent to Ano
1st
Engineering, General Science, Physical Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, 1-LS1-1
, 1-LS1-2
+1
Also included in: 1st Grade Science NGSS Bundle of Units for the Year
Computer Coding Worksheets for Middle School Computer Science and Hour of Code
How can you get your students to move from computer science newbies to confident coders? This computer coding resource will help you teach your students to analyze a task, plan an algorithm, and translate their plan into code. Get all the Intro to Computer Science resources here and SAVE!The lesson starts with unplugged computer coding worksheets. Your students will engage in a fun exploration of writing instructions for a “robot” mouse to solve a simple maze. Then they will practice writing al
5th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Robotics
Peer Evaluation Group Projects Rubric & STEM Team Building Group Work Rubric
Are your middle school students struggling to work effectively in groups? This teamwork rubric will help you teach your students to be good group members and reflect on their own teamwork performance. Improve student collaboration and classroom management in your next STEM design challenge with this teamwork assessment! Are you looking for more resources to support group work in your STEM classroom? Check out this complete lesson on STEM group roles!Use this rubric to give teacher or peer feedb
Not Specific
Engineering, For All Subjects, Robotics
NGSS.2-ESS2-2-3:2nd Gr-Land & Bodies of Water/PRINTABLE & TPT DIGITAL Activities
PLEASE NOTE: All of my packets are EXPANDING PACKETS which means that any purchaser will receive ALL NEW CHANGES AND ADDITIONS FOR FREE when the file is updated!THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES ACCESS TO TPT DIGITAL ACTIVITIESThis packet includes 116+ pages which includes the following: - 36 page presentation with step by step directions on how to build a landscape PLUS all the activity sheets and full color pictures below: SEVEN WEEK PACING CALENDAR that includes the following activity sheets: - Moun
2nd
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Science
NGSS
2-ESS2-3
, 2-ESS2-1
, 2-ESS2-2
Forces Acting on Structures STEM Build a Bridge Fun Force & Motion Activities
This Forces Acting on Structures Build a Bridge STEM Challenge is the perfect, week-long, hands-on fun to add to your middle school force and motion science activities! Students learn about different types of bridges and compete to build a newspaper bridge stronger than anyone else's. This ready-to-go lesson has everything from comic-style content to a complete STEM activity. This download includes content, an animated slideshow, a detailed lesson plan, visual instructions, a web quest, follow
5th - 8th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Mercedes and the Chocolate Pilot Read Aloud STEM Challenge
Learn about Lt Gail Halvorsen, make a chocolate parachute, and write some chocolate poetry!This history STEM activity is designed to support STEM teachers, elementary classroom teachers, homeschooling parents, and after-school programs. It's a great introduction to poetry and history. In the book Mercedes and the Chocolate Pilot, Lt. Gail Halvorsen dropped more than 250,000 candy-loaded parachutes to the children of Berlin, Germany. Can your students design a parachute to safely deliver the cho
2nd - 5th
Engineering, English Language Arts, Science
CCSS, NGSS
W.1.5
, W.2.5
, W.3.10
+4
STEM Project: First Flight & A History of Aviation | Aerodynamics PBL Challenge
Explore flight, aerodynamics, lift, and aviation history with this First Flight STEM project for Grades 4–7. This aviation challenge investigates how planes fly, how lift is generated, and how early flight developed through a hands-on, NGSS-aligned PBL activity.Students will examine forces such as lift, drag, thrust, and gravity, and analyze how wing design and airflow enable flight. Through modeling, testing, and structured worksheets, learners build understanding of aerodynamics and engineerin
4th - 7th
Engineering, Science, Social Studies
CCSS, NGSS
RST.6-8.1
, RST.6-8.2
, RST.6-8.3
+4
STEM Project: The Jet Age & Modern Flight | Jet Engine PBL Challenge with NGSS
Explore jet engines, modern flight, aerodynamics, and aviation design with this Jet Age STEM project for Grades 5–8. This modern aviation challenge investigates how jet engines work, how thrust is generated, and how aircraft design has evolved through a hands-on, NGSS-aligned PBL activity.Students will examine jet propulsion, airflow, and aircraft design while applying engineering thinking to model and test flight concepts. Through modeling, experimentation, and structured worksheets, learners b
5th - 8th
Engineering, Science, Social Studies
CCSS, NGSS
RST.6-8.1
, RST.6-8.2
, RST.6-8.3
+6
STEM Project: The Great Wall Of China | Historical Engineering Challenge PBL
Explore the Great Wall of China, historical engineering, ancient construction, and structural design with this STEM project for Grades 4–8. This engineering challenge investigates how large-scale structures were built and maintained through a hands-on, NGSS-aligned PBL activity.Students will examine materials, design strategies, and construction techniques used in the Great Wall while applying engineering thinking to plan and build their own structures. Through modeling, problem-solving tasks, a
4th - 8th
Engineering, Science, Social Studies
CCSS, NGSS
RST.6-8.2
, RST.6-8.3
, MS-ETS1-2
+3
If I Built a House Read Aloud STEM Challenge 1st Grade Science Lesson
Design and build your dream house! Connect STEM and Literacy with this amazing Read Aloud STEM Activity as a companion to If I built a House by Chris Van Dusen. Students design and create their own floor plan for a house.. After they complete their challenge, they compare and reflect on what they learned. This STEM Challenges aligns to NGSS Engineering Standards for first Grade, but can be used in K-2. Material List:If I Built a House by Chris Van Dusenpencilscrayons, markers, or colored penc
1st
Engineering, English Language Arts, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
Ancient Rome Activities Project STEM Challenges Worksheets Roman Empire Republic
Ancient Rome STEM & STEAM Challenges Cross-curricular challenges for students who are studying Ancient Civilizations and Ancient Rome! This resource has science, technology, engineering, and measurement activities to do with your upper elementary kids that will really enhance their learning! There are 2 Rome STEM Challenges in this pack. Each STEM Challenge has detailed directions, photo examples, a list of materials needed, prediction section, brainstorming section, trials 1, 2, & 3, final re
3rd - 7th
Ancient History, Engineering, Social Studies
Ancient Greece Activities Ancient History STEM Projects Challenge Spring Craft
Ancient Greece STEM & STEAM Challenges Cross-curricular challenges for students who are studying Ancient Civilizations and Ancient Greece! This resource has science, technology, engineering, and measurement activities to do with your upper elementary kids that will really enhance their learning! There are 3 Greece STEM Challenges in this pack. Each STEM Challenge has detailed directions, photo examples, a list of materials needed, prediction section, brainstorming section, trials 1, 2, & 3, fi
3rd - 7th
Ancient History, Engineering, World History
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