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This is a self-grading, guided virtual lab that explores the relationships of volume, mass, and density using the simulation, Density Lab: Mystery Blocks by PhET! Students are challenged to identify the unknown material of mystery blocks by calculating their density to compare with the known materials in the Density Table. Students follow step-by-step instructions in the google form while tinkering with the simulation, manipulating the variables, making observations, and recording qualitative/q

Students use this printable and digital lab guide to learn about electromagnetism and electromagnetic induction in a 5E format using the Faraday's Law PhET virtual lab simulation. Students are introduced to a phenomenon video linked on the digital resource. Then, review electromagnetism concepts by reading a linked CK12 article and taking notes. Students explore electromagnetic induction with 2 guided simulations followed by an article on electromagnetic induction (explain). By the end of the le

Intrigue students with this scientific argumentation CER exercise using a fun topic-- cats! These editable interactive slides are ready to go to teach students how to write a CER (or in this case, ECR). Graphic organizers in the slides scaffold students in the step-by-step process of writing a CER using NGSS language. A teacher key is included which has example answers for both sides of the argument This activity is great for learning about states of matter, phase changes, as a back to school CE

This virtual phet lab duo bundle includes practice for lab procedures, observation, recording qualitative/quantitative data, designing data tables, and critical thinking. Then, concluded with a CER using data from the lab ( with 3 differentiated versions). Grab what you need--one or the DUO bundle for a 20% discount! ✏ Density PhET Lab: Mystery Blocks! Google Form with Lab guideGoogle Form is multimodal and auto-graded with both objective and subjective Q&APrintable teacher keys included for al

Student favorite series! The Currents & Circuits 1 PhET Lab is a fun introductory investigation lesson to electric currents, voltage and the types of circuits. Students watch video clips and read prompts to take notes over electric currents, circuits, parts of electrical circuits, open & closed circuits, series & parallel circuits. Following conceptual input, students PREDICT which circuits would light a lightbulb, then TEST their hypotheses' by building the circuit examples using the PhET Cir

This is an interactive digital and printable virtual lab guide for students to explore the relationships of gravity, mass and distance using the simulation, Gravity Force Lab: Basics by PhET (love their science simulations). Students follow instructions in the guide while tinkering with the simulation, manipulating the variables and observing what happens as they increase or decrease mass and distance to see how it affects the force of gravity between two bodies. Students collect data in data t

Perfect to add to a physical or digital science notebook or binder. Use as a starter, exit ticket or on its own as a short activity! Students doodle to fill in the blanks for a fun variation of guided notes. This can be completed as an interactive digital handout with a drag and drop elements as a word bank, used with just textboxes or printed. Concepts: Kinetic molecular theory, kinetic energy, heat, temperature, thermal energy, phase change, solid, liquid, gas, heat, direction of heat transf

A fun and simple self-checking digital activity for students to explore 12 creepy, weird animals, insects, parasites, the pumpkin species, and "ghost particles". This activity is virtually NO PREP! Just assign online in your LMS and let them go! The questions are mostly biology related, but relevant to any science class -- because who doesn't enjoy learning about weird, gross things? Students read the article, " Ready for some spooky science? Brace yourself, and dive into a dreadful dozen … If

This is a self-guided, auto-graded lesson for students to review electromagnetism concepts to understand electromagnetic induction using a Google Form. The Form is preloaded with feedback, guiding images, note-taking prompts (digital print-ready handout included), readings and a phenomenon video clip. Students begin exploring electromagnetic induction by asking questions about a phenomenon video. A short review with notes and reading ensures students have prior knowledge of electromagnetism bef

This PhET Lab guide can be completed digitally as an interactive handout with drag and drop elements or printed. Students are instructed how to build a baseline circuit to compare it to a tester circuit. Then, use the PhET simulation and lab guide to set up their circuits to answer the 4 testable questions provided: "How does [ voltage, length of wire, type of material & wire diameter] affect the strength of electric current?" (NGSS PS2-3) Ask questions about data to determine the factors that

This self-grading Google Form lesson focuses on reading and learning about thermal energy, heat, and temperature. Students compare the differences between total kinetic energy and average kinetic energy by analyzing system models. Concepts: Kinetic Molecular Theory, Kinetic Energy, Thermal Energy, Heat, Temperature, Thermal Equilibrium, Finding Average, JouleStudents are first engaged with a TikTok video of an analogy comparing thermometers to speedometers for atoms and then asked to explain wh

Students first review electromagnetism to be introduced to the concept of electromagnetic induction while tinkering with two virtual lab simulations by PhET and MagLab. This is a flexible, editable, differentiated 5E lesson bundle! Perfect for teachers seeking customizable resources for student accommodations or supplemental support for students. Students begin exploring electromagnetic induction by asking questions about a phenomenon video. A short review with notes and reading ensures students

These editable, interactive slides are ready to go to teach students how to write a CER (or in this case, ECR) in an interesting way. The graphic organizers in the slides scaffold students to understand the step-by-step process of writing a CER in an NGSS format. A teacher key is included which has example answers for both sides of the argument. The buttons on the left side are clickable to be taken to the linked slide. There is a movable arrow on the "Claim" slide to place next to the claim st

The RESOURCE BUNDLE is perfect for those who seek flexibility in resource delivery for accommodations or hybrid teaching. The google form assignment is a self grading, guided virtual lab that explores the relationships of gravity, mass and distance using the simulation, Gravity Force Lab: Basics by PhET (NGSS PS2-4). Students follow step-by-step instructions in the google form while tinkering with the simulation, manipulating the variables and observing, recording and graphing data for what hap

A fun, self-checking digital game to rick roll your students with NO PREP! Assign and go! Students use the clues in the google sheet to answer 13 questions related to the " never gonna give you up" song. As the riddles are solved, the mystery picture appears of a pixelated cartoon Rick with a secret message that says "YOU GOT RICK ROLLED" with the hilarious pixelated "thug life" glasses - which will amuse your students :) There is a hidden link within the glasses that is revealed after question

Here is a fun, simple digital self checking activity to use as a fall or thanksgiving themed review of general electromagnetism concepts. As student solve the "what am I" riddles, a goofy looking DERPY TURKEY is revealed - which will definitely amuse your students :) Students will know if their answers are correct by typing in the answer box and it turns green while revealing more of the pixel art puzzle! Great for review, down time, early finishers or sub days! Concepts: transformer, atom, prot

Intrigue students with this scientific argumentation CER exercise using a fun topic-- cats! These interactive slides are ready to go to teach students how to write a CER (or in this case, ECR). Graphic organizers in the slides scaffold students in the step-by-step process of writing a CER using NGSS language. This activity is great for learning about states of matter, phase changes, as a back-to-school CER exercise, or to just bust out of your back pocket whenever there is extra time for student

Students use mathematical and computational thinking with these digital interactive, printable worksheets to learn the difference between thermal energy, heat, and temperature! Students mathematically compare the differences between total kinetic energy (thermal energy) and average kinetic energy (temperature) by using and developing models of energy systems. By the end of this lesson, students will be able to answer the question, "What is the difference between thermal energy, heat and tempera

Students practice developing models and constructing explanations using a lava lamp model to identify where convection, conduction and radiation occur within the lamp! The pages are both printable and digital-friendly with interactive drag-and-drop features. Students will: Use and develop models to construct explanations of the cause-and-effect relationships of convection, conduction & radiation occurring within a lava lamp. Concepts: convection, conduction, radiation, heat transfer, thermal e

This bundle includes an auto-graded google form, two worksheet activities and sketch notes for science doodles! Students compare/contrast similarities and differences of thermal energy, heat and temperature using models (see below for more details). The interactive sketch notes can be printed or assigned digitally to early finishers, used for supplementary practice, exit ticket or even great for a sub day. Handouts include differentiated options, answer keys and are fully editable so you can mod