Middle School Physics Hands-on Activities
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Scientific Method Activity Paper Airplane Lab Easy Science Experiment Practice
This easy scientific method activity will get your kids excited about following the steps of the scientific method! This hands on unit includes a paper airplane science experiment lab, worksheets, math, STEM, & writing to provide a fun hands on science experiment. Click on the PREVIEW button to see more of what is included! ⭐ What is Included:information and outline for instructionsupply/materials listsample schedule for the activitiesvocabulary list and definitionsword wall cardsstudent
4th - 6th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physics
Heat Transfer and Thermal Energy Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page science passage about heat transfer defines heat as the transfer, or movement, of thermal energy from hot to cold. It describes what thermal energy is and explains 3 different ways heat can move: radiation, conduction, and convection (with examples of each). The passage includes 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL and Google Forms. Color and black line illustrations are included to accommodate
4th - 7th
Basic Principles, Informational Text, Physics
CCSS, NGSS
RI.4.4
, RI.4.10
, RI.5.4
+6
Also included in: Heat Transfer and Thermal Energy Unit Bundle of 6 Science Lessons
Kinetic and Potential Energy Doodle Notes | Forms of Energy Transformation Types
These scaffolded Kinetic and Potential Energy Cornell Doodle Notes can be used to cover the concepts of energy as the ability to do work, mechanical, kinetic, and potential energy, and the specific types of energy, including elastic, chemical, gravitational, and nuclear potential energy and thermal, sound, radiant, and electrical energy. These notes also cover the Law of Conservation of Energy, energy transformations, and the relationship between kinetic and potential energy as a roller coaster
7th - 9th
General Science, Physical Science, Physics
NGSS
MS-PS3-5
, MS-PS3-1
Paper Roller Coasters - Marble Tracks Made From Paper
Learn the principles of motion by building paper roller coasters with your students. Build marble runs using only paper and tape. The Paper Roller Coaster templates have been used in schools in all 50 states and over 30 countries. The download includes templates for building twelve different pieces, an instruction manual with over 90 color photographs, and four lessons designed for grade levels from fourth grade up through high school physics classes. The preview gives directions and template
4th - 12th
Engineering, Physical Science, Physics
Energy Transformations Color By Number - Science Review Worksheet
In this activity, students will answer 12 questions regarding energy transformations. Each question contains one real-life example and the students must select the correct energy transformation that matches. Once finished, they will use the answers to color the corresponding parts of a fun light bulb coloring page. And best of all, the questions are editable! You can change the wording or create different questions to match your needs. ⭐ Distance Learning Notice ⭐ Please note that this color-by
5th - 8th
General Science, Physical Science, Physics
Also included in: Physical Science Color by Number Bundle
Potential and Kinetic Energy - Color By Number Worksheet
In this activity, students will answer 12 questions regarding potential and kinetic energy. The questions focus on relative amounts of potential and kinetic energy, not calculations. This aligns with NGSS MS-PS3. After completing the questions, students will use the answers to color the corresponding parts of a fun football coloring page. And best of all, the questions are editable! You can change the wording or create different questions to match your needs. ⭐ Distance Learning Notice ⭐ Please
6th - 8th
General Science, Physical Science, Physics
Also included in: Physical Science Color by Number Bundle
Newton's Laws of Motion Color by Number - Science Review Worksheet
In this activity, students will answer 12 questions regarding Newton's Laws of Motion. Each question will require students to classify a scenario as Newton's 1st, 2nd, or 3rd law. After answering the questions, students will use the answers to color the corresponding parts of a fun Isaac Newton coloring page. And best of all, the questions are editable! You can change the wording or create different questions to match your needs. Included:➤ Student Question Sheet ➤ Student Coloring Page ➤ Teache
5th - 9th
General Science, Physical Science, Physics
Thermal Energy and Heat Transfer Activities - Digital Google Slides™ and Print
This is a print and digital interactive science notebook resource that uses Google Slides. There are 6 interactive heat transfer activities related to thermal energy, conductors, insulators, conduction, convection and radiation. These activities are perfect for a physical science class with no prep! Perfect for online learning or in-person instruction! Use these activities for:Sub PlansTest Prep (Florida SSA, Texas STAAR, NGSS)Online LearningHomeworkIndependent reviewStationsInteractive Notebook
6th - 8th
Physical Science, Physics, Science
NGSS
MS-PS3-4
, MS-PS3-5
Waves Color By Number - Science Color By Number - Review Activity
In this activity, students will answer 15 questions regarding the properties of waves. Once finished, they will use the answers to color the corresponding parts of a fun surfboard coloring page. And best of all, the questions are editable! You can change the wording or create different questions to match your needs. Standards Alignment:Supplemental for NGSS MS-PS4-1 Included:➤ Student Question Sheet ➤ Student Coloring Page ➤ Teacher Keys ➤ Editable Question Template Note: The editable question t
6th - 8th
General Science, Physical Science, Physics
Also included in: Physical Science Color by Number Bundle
Newton's Second Law of Motion Color By Number - Force, Mass, and Acceleration
In this activity, students will answer 15 questions regarding force, mass, and acceleration — Newton's 2nd law of motion. Once finished, students will use the answers to color the corresponding parts of a fun space shuttle coloring page. And best of all, the questions are editable! You can change the wording or create different questions to match your needs. ⭐ Distance Learning Notice ⭐ Please note that this color-by-number is intended as a printable resource. Color-by-numbers are great to use
6th - 8th
General Science, Physical Science, Physics
Net Force - Balanced and Unbalanced Forces - Science Color By Number Review
Students will answer 12 questions that relate to force and motion. The questions focus on how balanced and unbalanced forces affect the motion of objects - Newton's First Law of Motion. Once finished, students will use the answers to color the corresponding parts of a fun soccer ball coloring page. Standards:Supplemental Activity for NGSS MS-PS2-2: Force and Motion / TEKS 8.6A Included:➤ Student Question Sheet ➤ Student Coloring Page ➤ Teacher Keys How is this product useful?✔ Excellent summati
6th - 8th
General Science, Physical Science, Physics
Comparing Potential and Kinetic Energy
Are you looking for activities to add to your potential and kinetic energy unit? This activity is the perfect resource for your students to practice comparing potential and kinetic energy! Your students will work with multiple scenarios to identify where the maximum or minimum amount of potential and kinetic energy occurs. Your students will also compare what happens to both types of energy at specific points throughout the system. Grab this no-prep activity for your energy unit today! This reso
3rd - 8th
Physical Science, Physics, Science
Also included in: Science Mega Bundle - Middle School Science Resources
Conductors and Insulators Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage about conductors and insulators: defines heat transfer as the movement of thermal energyexplains that some materials transfer heat and electricity better than others gives examples of thermal/electrical conductors and how they are used gives examples of thermal/electrical insulators and how they are used It includes 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL and Google Slides. Color and black
4th - 7th
Basic Principles, Informational Text, Physics
CCSS, NGSS
RI.4.1
, RI.4.4
, RI.4.10
+8
Also included in: Heat Transfer and Thermal Energy Unit Bundle of 6 Science Lessons
Kinetic and Potential Energy Webquest Activity
Put learning into your students' hands with this KINETIC AND POTENTIAL ENERGY WebQuest Activity! Just PRINT and GO....that's it! This highly engaging activity allows your students to research, manipulate, illustrate, explore and assess themselves as they create their own understanding of Mechanical Energy. Need a digital option? No problem! I am including a digital version of this activity. Please note: the digital version is delivered as a link to a Google Slides document that you can assign
6th - 9th
Physical Science, Physics, Science
NGSS
MS-PS3-1
Solar System Color by Number Activity - Science Color By Number Worksheet
This activity requires students to answer 12 questions related to the solar system. Once finished, students will use the answers to color the corresponding parts of a fun zen planet coloring page. I have included questions that cover misconceptions regarding the solar system. For example, some students think that the Earth is the center of the solar system. Or, they do not understand that most of the mass of the solar system comes from the sun. The questions within this packet will address such
5th - 8th
General Science, Physical Science, Physics
Also included in: Science Color By Number Bundle
Forces and Newton's Laws of Motion Activities - Google Slides™ and Print
This is a print and digital interactive science notebook resource that uses Google Slides. There are 6 interactive force and motion activities that include Newtons Laws of Motion, net force and unbalanced/balanced forces. These activities are perfect for a physical science class with no prep! Perfect for online learning or in-person instruction! Use these activities for:Sub PlansTest Prep (Florida SSA, Texas STAAR, NGSS)Online LearningHomeworkIndependent reviewStationsInteractive Notebook Activi
6th - 8th
Physical Science, Physics, Science
NGSS
MS-PS2-5
, MS-PS2-1
LAWS OF FORCE & MOTION VOCABULARY Word Search, Crossword Puzzle Worksheets
Introduce and review physics vocabulary with this super fun force and motion word search and crossword duo. Puzzles make great no prep activities for early finishers, bell ringers, morning work, handouts, homework, lesson plan supplements, sponge activities, introductions to new topics, and sub files. The 34 vocabulary words covered are: Acceleration, Balanced, Chemical, Conservation, Electrical, Energy, First, Force, Friction, Gravity, Inertia, Isaac Newton, Kinetic, Law, Mass, Matter, Mechan
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, Physical Science, Physics
Winter & Christmas STEM / STEAM Activity - Paper Snowman Engineering Challenge!
WINTER & CHRISTMAS STEM / STEAM ACTIVITY - Paper Snowman Engineering Challenge!This Fun Winter STEAM Activity Includes:2 interactive student worksheets with pictures1 conclusion question worksheetBackground informationKey vocabularyList of materialsScience & Engineering Concepts Covered:3D shapesStructural stabilityMeasurementTeamworkMeeting engineering requirementsTime managementStudents will have so much fun designing and building their own paper snowmen!Click VIEW PREVIEW above to see a samp
3rd - 12th
Engineering, Geometry, Physics
SOUND & LIGHT ENERGY WAVES Word Search Worksheet Activity - Physics Bell Ringer
Help students learn important vocabulary when introducing or reviewing a unit on sound and light waves with this word search puzzle worksheet. The kids will enjoy themselves hunting for the hidden terms and will be reviewing meaning and spelling as they have fun. The definitions are included making this a great tool for review. Puzzles make great no prep activities for early finishers, bell ringers, morning work, handouts, homework, reading comprehension and lesson plan supplements, themed cla
4th - 7th
Physics, Science, Vocabulary
Calculating Speed - Color By Number - Speed Distance Time
This activity requires students to solve 12 speed problems that involve real-world animal scenarios. Students will use the speed equation to solve for the speed, distance, or time of the animal. At the end of the worksheet, the students will rank the speeds of the animals from fastest to slowest. Once finished, students will use the answers to color the corresponding parts of a fun cheetah coloring page. Included:➤ Student Question Sheet ➤ Student Coloring Page ➤ Teacher Keys How is this produc
6th - 9th
General Science, Physical Science, Physics
Also included in: Physical Science Color by Number Bundle
Magnets and Magnetism Color by Number - Science Color By Number
This activity requires students to answer 12 questions related to magnetism. Once finished, students will use the answers to color the corresponding parts of a fun magnet coloring page. Included:➤ Student Question Sheet ➤ Student Coloring Page ➤ Teacher Keys How is this product useful?✔ Excellent summative assessment ✔ Addresses scientific misconceptions ✔ Versatile - use for classwork, homework, early finishers, extra credit, test review, quiz, or an engaging sub lesson ✔ Includes non-cutesy
5th - 8th
General Science, Physical Science, Physics
Also included in: Physical Science Color by Number Bundle
Fidget Spinner STEM Challenge Activities and Science Experiment
The ORIGINAL Fidget Spinner Stem Challenge & Science Lab! Discover the science of fidget spinners with this engaging and low-prep STEM activity. Practice scientific method with an exploration of variables, data collection, graphing, mean/average, and more...all while having fun! This self-paced, fidget spinner activity is print-and-go. Each activity sheet guides students through the project. STEM Challenge Overview:Students will use the included visual directions, graphic organizers, ch
3rd - 6th
Graphing, Measurement, Physics
CCSS
3.MD.B.3
, 4.MD.A.2
, 5.MD.A.1
+1
STARS & CONSTELLATIONS Puzzle Activities: Word Searches, Crosswords, Scramble
Help your students learn all about stars and constellations with this fun puzzle packet. It includes two word searches, two crosswords, a word scramble and a glossary of 46 vocabulary words. Puzzles make great no prep activities for early finishers, bell ringers, morning work, handouts, homework, lesson plan supplements, sponge activities, introductions to new topics, and sub files. The terms covered in this packet are: Aldebaran, Andromeda, Aquarius, Aquila, Aries, Asteroid, Asterism, Betelgeu
4th - 7th
Astronomy, Physics, Science
CCSS, NGSS
RF.4.3
, RF.5.3
, L.4.4
+3
Newton's 3 Laws of Motion Task Cards
Are you looking to review Newton's 3 Laws of Motion with your students? These task cards are perfect! You can use these as a review game or as normal task cards! There are 40 examples of Newton's 3 Laws of Motion included in this resource! Each card asks the students to determine what law the example is. The cards include pictures & examples that the students can relate to.
With this resource, you will get detailed instructions on how to incorporate games into these task cards as a fun review
4th - 10th
Physical Science, Physics, Science
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