Engaging Elements

Hands-on experiments are great for teaching students, but what if you just can't do them in real life? Virtual labs and simulations to the rescue! This virtual lab allows students to test the physical property of density using a simulation found on the PhET website.

Hands-on experiments are great for teaching students, but what if you just can't do them in real life? Virtual labs and simulations to the rescue! This virtual lab demonstrates the relationship between kinetic and potential energy using a simulation found at The Physics Aviary. Supports GSE.S8P2b

Twenty color-coded characteristics and examples of solids, liquids, gases, and plasmas are provided for students to sort. The focus of this activity is molecular arrangement and movement.

With this notes packet, students will be able to learn about how to read the periodic table to help determine the number of subatomic particles. After delivering the fill in the blank notes, students can practice collectively or independently. An answer key is provided.

Students need to learn that scientific understanding is not fixed and changes as new information is acquired. This hyperdoc will allow your students to explore the atomic model as it has changed from Democritus through the Electron Cloud Model. You can use this as an exploratory activity or as a comprehension check after you have taught your lesson.

Students will have the chance to practice their understanding of similarities and differences in sound and light waves with this virtual card sort.

Need a quick self-checking activity to gauge student understanding of subatomic particles? This resource includes 10 questions and will give students (and you) immediate feedback on their comprehension. Great for an exit ticket or bellringer/warm-up activity! This is a Google sheets file. Please be sure you can use Google sheets before downloading.