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This 26 question test reviews students’ understanding of thermal energy and particle motion using multiple choice, fill in the blank, and short answer questions. Students should know that all matter is made of tiny particles that are always moving, and that temperature measures how fast those particles are moving. Thermal energy depends on both the speed of particles and how many particles are in an object. The Thermal Energy test also covers how heat transfers from warmer objects to cooler obje

This cumulative Study Guide is 20 questions that cover 6.1 Open Sci Ed Lessons 1 -7 on light and matter. The study guide is filled with multiple choice questions, fill in the blank, label the diagram, and short answer response questions. Answer key included.

This lab explores the relationship between kinetic energy and force by observing the "breaking point" of a saltine cracker. Since we are increasing the mass of the cart while keeping the height of the ramp constant, we are directly testing how speed and energy impact a stationary object. Materials NeededThe Ramp: A sturdy board (approx. 3–4 feet) and a thick textbook.The Projectile: A small toy cart or physics trolley.The Weights: Washers, pennies, or standardized lab weights (enough to triple

Quiz Summary – 7.2 Chemical Reactions and Energy (Lessons 1–8)This quiz assesses student understanding of the core concepts from Lessons 1–8 in the OpenSciEd unit “How can we use chemical reactions to design a solution to a problem?”Students demonstrate their knowledge through multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, short answer, and extended response questions focused on the following learning goals: Key Concepts Covered: Evidence of Chemical Reactions: Students identify signs of chemical changes

This test assesses students’ understanding of chemical reactions, matter, and the Law of Conservation of Matter, with a focus on bath bomb reactions. It includes 15 questions across multiple formats to evaluate both knowledge and reasoning skills. Test Structure: Multiple Choice (5 questions, 10 pts):Matching Vocabulary (4 pts):Short Answer / Application (8 questions, 32 pts):Extended Response / CER Paragraphs (2 questions, 30 pts):

This is a fantastic way to introduce Fluid Dynamics and Air Resistance (drag) into your physics experiment. By adding a sail, students transition from a simple "gravity vs. friction" model to one that accounts for the "push" of the air. MaterialsThe Cart: Physics cart or toy car.The Sail Kit: 4 Popsicle sticks, 2 Index cards, Modeling clay (to act as the "mast base").The Track: Board/Ramp and a Textbook.The Tools: Stopwatch (or phone) and a Meter stick.

Metal Loop Collision lab pairs with 8.1 Open Sci Ed Lesson 3 Contact Forces. This version focuses more on motion and energy transfer (since metal loops won’t really change shape), but students will still observe differences in movement. In this lab, you will investigate what happens when metal loops collide by observing changes in motion during different types of collisions. The students complete 3 trials and then the students answer analysis questions and write a conclusion. Materials2 carts

This study guide reviews key concepts from Open Sci Ed Lessons 1–9 for 7th grade science, focusing on matter, chemical reactions, and lab investigations. It includes 16 questions in four formats: multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, short answer, and extended response. Key Concepts Covered: Matter and its properties: mass, volume, physical vs chemical changes Chemical reactions: reactants, products, evidence of reactions (gas formation, color change, temperature change) Conservation of matte

This lab pairs with 6.2 Open Sci Ed Thermal Energy Lesson 8. Students will investigate how light energy affects the warming of water by testing cups made of different materials and colors. They will shine a light on each cup, use a light meter to measure how much light is absorbed, reflected, or transmitted, and record how the temperature of the water changes over time. Students will also test a cup placed in complete darkness to compare results. Materials (per group)3–4 cups (different colors/m

Students will conduct an investigation to see how a lid affects heat loss and evaporation. They will compare two cups of hot water—one with a lid and one without—by measuring temperature over time and recording the starting and ending mass. After collecting data, students will calculate temperature change, mass change, and the mean temperature drop for each cup. Finally, they will analyze their results to determine how the lid impacts cooling and evaporation, and support their conclusions with e

Students will review and apply what they’ve learned about thermal energy and how it moves. They will start by defining key vocabulary terms like conductor and insulator. Then, they will demonstrate their understanding by answering multiple-choice questions and explaining concepts in short responses.

In this short review, students will practice key ideas from our thermal energy unit lessons 4-8 that covers convection, conduction, and radiation. They will define important vocabulary, answer multiple-choice questions, and explain concepts about energy transfer. Students will also analyze a real-world scenario and complete a Claim-Evidence-Reasoning (CER) response to show their understanding of how thermal energy moves.

This assignment reviews key ideas from OpenSciEd 6.2 Lessons 1–3 by helping students understand how particles behave and how thermal energy works. Students define important vocabulary, answer multiple-choice questions, and explain concepts in their own words. They also analyze a real-world example to show how energy transfers between objects. Overall, the worksheet reinforces how particle motion relates to temperature and how energy moves from warmer objects to cooler ones.

This is a Roaring 20's project with rubric, where the students have to pick one aspect of the roaring 20's to build a small model or Diorama and then write a response of their scenario, and present their project to their classmates. This is a fantastic project for the Roaring 20s, especially for hands-on learners. This includes: ✅ Student-friendly project directions ✅ Topic choices ✅ Model + writing + presentation requirements ✅ A clear grading rubric

A 30 question study guide that covers the roaring 20s (great migration, prohibition, the red scare, the golden hour of sports, and Harlem Renaissance) using multiple choice, fill in the blank, and short answer response at the Middle School level.

This 25 question study guide reviews key ideas about thermal energy, temperature, and heat transfer using multiple choice, fill in the blank, and short answer questions. Students should understand that all matter is made of moving particles, and the speed of these particles affects how much thermal energy something has. Temperature measures how fast particles are moving, while thermal energy depends on both particle motion and how many particles are in an object. The study guide also covers how

This lesson pairs with 6.2 Open Sci Ed Unit Story line Lesson 2. This lab lets students test which type of cup is the best insulator by designing their own experiment. Using the given materials, they will compare two different cups, measure how the temperature of cold water changes over 10 minutes, and record their data. Students will then analyze their results to determine which cup kept the water colder and explain why.

This lab pairs with 6.2 Open Sci Ed Unit Storyline Lesson 1. This lab investigates which cup—a regular single-wall plastic cup or a double-wall cup—keeps ice water colder over time. Students fill both cups with equal amounts of ice water, measure the starting temperature, and record temperature changes every 2 minutes for 10 minutes. By comparing the data, students determine which cup provides better insulation and understand how different materials affect heat transfer. Materials1 regular singl

This 30 question test covers 8.1 Open Sci Ed Contact Forces. This test is a combination of multiple choice questions, fill in the blank, diagram questions, and short answer questions.

This is the lab in 7.2 Open Sci Ed Lesson 4 where you assign each group a lab letter A-F and each group tests a different proportion of Copper Sulfate to Aluminum. This will take up the entire 45 minute class period for them to complete the lab and analyze the data. ObjectiveThe purpose of this lab is to observe and record the results of adding varying amounts of copper sulfate and aluminum to salt water, and to track how the mixture changes over time. MaterialsStyrofoam cupGraduated cylinderS