Motion and Energy (Mechanics)
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LESSON PLANS
Does It Matter How Much Air Is in Your Basketball?
Help students get a "handle" on understanding air pressure Students observe how different levels of air pressure affect…SubjectsSciencePhysicsMotion and Energy (Mechanics) -
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Explore Activity: Ways Toys Move
Students test toys to see how they move.Subjects:SciencePhysicsMotion and Energy (Mechanics) -
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What Is Air Resistance?
Gauge students' understanding of force as they compare diagrams and answer questions about air resistance in this…Subjects:SciencePhysicsMotion and Energy (Mechanics) -
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The Ferris Wheel
Try a printable science activity that focuses on wheels as simple machines.Subjects:MachinesInventionsVocabulary -
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The Case of the Missing Crown Activity
Connect creative writing and physical science with this printable activity. Students use their knowledge of density,…Subjects:DensityScientific MethodCreative Writing -
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Chemical Reactions Key Term Review
Review the meaning of science terms with this vocabulary worksheet and word puzzle about chemical reactions.Subjects:Chemical CompoundsVocabularyChemical Properties -
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Forms of Energy: Vocabulary
Distribute a printable set of vocabulary words related to forms of energy.Subjects:Energy and MatterVocabularyMotion and Energy (Mechanics) -
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Science and Language Arts: Solid, Liquid, and Gas Words
Students complete a crossword puzzle and fill out the states of matter.Subjects:VocabularyEnergy and MatterLanguage Arts and Writing -
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Physical Science: Solutions Key Term Review
Match key terms with their definitions in this vocabulary worksheet about solutions. This physical science printable…Subjects:Chemical Mixtures and SolutionsVocabularyChemical Properties -
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Physical Science Key Term Review: Force
Review the meaning of physical science terms with the vocabulary worksheet and word puzzle about force in this…Subjects:Force and MotionVocabularyFriction -
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Science and Language Arts: Forces at Work
Students explore how forces (such as gravity and inertia) act on machines.Subjects:Force and MotionMachinesLanguage Arts and Writing -
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Force and Motion: Vocabulary
Distribute a printable set of vocabulary words related to force and motion.Subjects:Force and MotionVocabularyMotion and Energy (Mechanics) -
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Classifying Matter: Family Activity
Suggest a family activity to parents that focuses on forms and properties of matter, how to classify matter, and…Subjects:Energy and MatterVocabularyMotion and Energy (Mechanics) -
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Classifying Matter: Vocabulary
Distribute a printable set of vocabulary words related to classifying matter for students to practice using.Subjects:Energy and MatterVocabularyMotion and Energy (Mechanics) -
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Science and Language Arts: Word Sort
Students sort words based on their state of matter.Subjects:Energy and MatterVocabularyMotion and Energy (Mechanics) -
ACTIVITIES
Build an Insulator
Use this lab to teach your students how insulation can help to store heat.Subjects:SciencePhysicsMotion and Energy (Mechanics) -
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Howard Hughes Sets Speed Record
Interesting facts and fun activities related to Howard Hughes' speed record.Subjects:ScienceMotion and Energy (Mechanics)Acceleration and Velocity -
DAILY WARM-UPS
Science Reading Warm-Up: Matter
Students learn about the states of matter in this science reading passage. Check students' understanding of nonfiction…Subjects:Reading ComprehensionEnergy and MatterLanguage Arts and Writing -
LESSON PLANS
Learning about Levers
Students will make a lever to lift stones, and will learn the science behind levers.SubjectsSciencePhysicsMotion and Energy (Mechanics) -
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What Are Energy Pyramids?
Review the transfer of energy in the food chain through the questions and activity in this science printable. Students…Subjects:Food WebEcologyEnergy and Matter -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Zeno's Paradox
Explore connections in mathematics and science with this article on Zeno's Paradox.Subjects:SciencePhysicsMotion and Energy (Mechanics) -
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Measuring Matter: Vocabulary
Distribute a printable set of vocabulary words related to measuring matter.Subjects:Energy and MatterVocabularyMeasurement -
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Sound, Heat, and Light: Vocabulary 2
Distribute a printable set of vocabulary words related to sound, heat, and light.Subjects:Sound (Acoustics)VocabularyLight and Color -
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Science and Social Studies: Friction for a Day
Students discuss friction.Subjects:ScienceMotion and Energy (Mechanics)Friction
