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Have some sorting Transportation Vehicles with this fun Vehicles Sorting Activity! Learners will sort the vehicles based on where the vehicle travels (land, water or air).

The file includes three title cards (land, water and air vehicles), and 8 cards for each category, providing a total of 24 picture cards to sort!

First, introduce the child to the different modes of transportation by using the title cards. Explain to them also how they can identify, for example an aeroplane has wings that allow it to fly, a boat has oars that you can row in the water and so on. The title card includes a picture of the sky, sea and road making sorting even more realistic and easier!

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Your students are bound to have endless fun with this extensive bundle of sorting mats for kindergarten centers and it’s the perfect resource to keep your students engaged during morning work or literacy and math centers. These kindergarten sorting mats combine five sets and feature real photos to ensure students are able to make connections between their learning and the world around them. Themes vary and are not season-specific which makes them great for use at any time during the school year.

What is included in this Sorting Mats for Kindergarten Centers - Bundle?

- Community Helpers Sorting Mats - 26 Mats

- Fruits Non-Identical Sorting Activity - 26 Mats

- Color Sorting Mats - 11 Mats

- 2D Shapes Sorting Mats - 12 Mats

- Vehicles Sorting (Air, Land, Water Transport Sorting) - 24 picture cards

How to use: Sorting Mats for Kindergarten Centers - Bundle

The centers are best used by printing on cardstock and laminating to allow for repeat use and durability. You can choose to implement these centers during independent centers or with teacher guidance in small groups.

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Learning about Simple Machines with a "Rube Goldberg" construction project gives students an opportunity to research information and then apply that knowledge to a hands-on project they design and build with their team.

First, students complete a short WebQuest / Internet Scavenger Hunt to learn (or reinforce) the basics of simple machines. Then, with their team, they design and build a project that utilizes that knowledge from recycled materials. The project was created for grades 7-8 but could easily be adapted for upper elementary students as well.

This lesson includes:

1. Teacher Notes and Resources

2. Simple Machines WebQuest Intro Activity (includes answer key)

3. Student Expectations & Rubric for building project

4. Materials and supplies list for project

This is a fun STEM project, that reinforces the concepts of Simple Machines and encourages students to create a fun, working design.

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This webquest / Internet scavenger hunt is a perfect one day activity for middle schoolers to learn more about the Sir Isaac Newton's laws of physics and their application. In addition, they'll learn a little about some of the other things Newton was famous for!

Lesson includes resources for the teacher and student, the student handout and an answer key. An editable version of the student questions is included that can be used as a printed handout or completed digitally. Additionally, a word search puzzle with answer key is included, perfect for early finishers or to use as a part of the lesson. This is a great lesson to leave with a sub too!

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

Files included:

· Teacher & Student Resources

· WebQuest questions for students - print and digital versions (editable)

· WebQuest Answer Key (non-editable, .pdf)

· Word Search Puzzle with Answer Key

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This STEM project encourages teamwork as students utilize the Engineering Design Process to design, build, test and re-engineer a marble maze created with limited materials. Each group is given a box or bag with the same materials and each team has the same time to design the best possible maze that will allow a standard marble to make the longest possible run.

Students use the first day to choose teams, understand the project expectations, and complete the Engineering Process Design Worksheet. The next three days, they are building the maze. Finally, on the fifth day of the project, each team competes to see which maze wins!

This lesson includes:

1. Teacher Resources and Information

2. Engineering Design Process Worksheet

3. Team sign up sheet

4. Junk Box War Maze Project Expectations

5. Alternate Writing Assignment

6. Competition Scoring Sheet

My 7th and 8th graders love this project each year and really compete to win! I hope your students enjoy it too.

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Project based learning fun for middle school and early high school students that focuses on the physics behind amusement park rides.

Students start the unit by researching information about how Newton's Laws of Physics impact the amusement park rides they love. They utilize an online simulation to see how changes in their design impact the fun and safety of the rides. Next, they research the history of roller coasters and showcase their work using PowerPoint or a Web 2.0 presentation tool. Finally, they design their own amusement park using Sketchup (or other CAD software) and finally put it all together in a presentation to share with their dream amusement park with the class, who evaluates their design.

Materials and lessons include:

1. Teacher and Student Resources

2. Amusement Park Physics Research (Questions, on-line simulation, vocabulary) – includes student worksheet and grading key

3. History of Roller Coasters Project (PowerPoint, Web 2.0, research)

4. Creating an Amusement Park in Sketchup Project (research, CAD design, PowerPoint summary and presentation to the class).

5. Student Presentation Evaluation Sheet

I've used this lesson with 8th graders in a high school credit Engineering class for several years and it is one of their favorites. I hope you students enjoy it!

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The “Aerodynamics, Flight & Sustainable Life” project utilizes research skills, MS PowerPoint, and Sketchup (free CAD software download) to allow students to build skills in those programs along with skills in Internet research, reading, writing and critical thinking. In these projects, students research information about the history of aerodynamics, Newton’s Laws of flight and the physics behind them. They replicate a scale model drawing of a NASA space vehicle using Sketchup (CAD) and then research and design their own space station or community that will fully sustain life in space.

The project was created for grades 7-8 but could easily be adapted for younger or older students.

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

Files Included with this Lesson

• Teacher Notes and Resources

• Aerodynamics History PowerPoint project Expectations and Grading Rubric

• Newton’s Laws Research Questions (includes answer key)

• Recreating a NASA Space Vehicle in Sketchup Project Expectations and Grading Rubric

• Project Samples for NASA Vehicle

• Designing a Space Station or Community in Sketchup Project Expectations and Grading Rubric

• Project Samples for Space Station/Community

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This project lets students learn about the physics and math behind tensegrity structures as they research and create one with their team. After introducing the lesson with a short video (link included in resources), students work with their team to create a basic tensegrity structure following a short tutorial. Then, utilizing the knowledge gained from this, they build a second tensegrity structure of their choice, utilizing the principles and design ideas of tensegrity. As they work through both builds, they record their information on the included Engineering Design Process Planning Sheet with their team. Next, students present their project to the class and explain their design choices. Finally, students reflect on and summarize their learning with short answers to questions about the experience and what they learned.

This lesson was created for 7th and 8th grade, but could also be used successfully in upper elementary grades or high school as well.

Files included (non-editable, .pdf files):

• Teacher & Student Resources

• Student Instructions, Expectations and Grading Rubric

• Team Sign Up Sheet

• Engineering Design Process Planning Sheet

• Reflection Questions

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Enhance student comprehension of Newton's Laws of Motion with this large, specialized graphic organizer. Designed to support and communicate learning effectively, this graphic organizer offers an innovative layout that provides plenty of room for both writing and drawing. It's the perfect tool for a range of educational activities and objectives related to mastering Newton's Laws.

This unique oversized graphic organizer features:

• Ample room for writing and drawing
• Example graphics about Newton's Laws of Motion

Once completed, these graphic organizers make a striking display, adding a unique touch to your classroom or hallways. The versatile design is perfect for a range of learning activities.

This oversized graphic organizer is perfect for:

• Note taking
• End of Unit Review
• Projects
• Research

Includes:

• 2 letter size pages that combine to make one larger image
• Size when complete: Approx. 11x14

This oversized graphic organizer is an excellent resource for reinforcing Newton's Laws of Motion and engaging students in their learning process.

Engage your students with these notes and task cards about mass, weight and calculating W=mg. Each card has a different scenario or task to help strengthen understanding of the measurements of mass, weight, their similarities/differences and how to calculate weight, mass or gravity using W=mg.

This activity is designed to help practice:

• Calculating W=mg
• Identifying that mass will not change due to location
• Making predictions about the change in weight due to gravity
• Compare mass and weight
• Recognize scenarios when mass or weight it being measured.

These notes and cards are ready-to-use and easy to implement in your classroom with little to no prep.

Included

• 2 Pages of Notes
• 15 Task Cards
• Printable Recording Sheet
• Google Slides Presentation to Facilitate Note Taking
• Teacher Keys

Engage your students with this lab experience designed to investigate mass, weight and calculating W=mg. This resource is a great way to practice the skills of measuring mass and weight, noting the difference in the measurements, calculating W=mg and connecting the relationship between mass and weight. 

This resource covers

• Making Predictions About Outcomes
• Using Measuring Tools - Triple Beam Balance/Scale and Spring Scale
• Measuring Mass
• Measuring Weight
• Calculating W=mg
• Comparing Calculated vs. Measured Values

Not every student needs the same support! This resource comes with 2 different student recording sheets. One to help learners that need more support and another for more independent students.

Includes:

• Teacher Guide
• 2 Versions of the Student Procedures and Answer Sheet
• Answer Keys
• BONUS Extension Activity: Acceleration Due to Gravity On Other Planets Research

Materials Needed:

• Triple Beam Balance or Digital Scale
• Spring Scale
• Several small objects of different masses
• Calculator

Engage your students with these notes and task cards about Newton's 2nd law and calculating F=ma. Each card has a different scenario or task to help strengthen understanding of the Newton's second law, how force, acceleration and mass are directly and inversely related and how to calculate force, mass or acceleration using F=ma.

This activity is designed to help practice:

• Calculating F=ma
• Analyzing relationships between mass, force, and acceleration
• Interpreting the 2nd law and applying it to real-world examples
• Applying 2nd law principles to solve problems
• Understanding proportional relationships.

These notes and cards are ready-to-use and easy to implement in your classroom with little to no prep.

Included

• 2 Pages of Notes
• 16 Task Cards
• Printable Recording Sheet
• Google Slides Presentation to Facilitate Note Taking
• Teacher Keys

Engage your students with these task cards about Newton's laws. Each card has a different scenario where students are asked to identify which of Newton's laws is being demonstrated. These cards are ready-to-use and easy to implement in your classroom with little to no prep. Print, cut and go! Students will be interacting with Newton's laws in no time!

This activity is designed to help:

• Students practice identifying Newton's laws in a variety of scenarios
• Expose learners to a wide range of real life examples

Not all students need the same support! This resource comes with 2 versions of the recording sheet. One version is set up for a simple 1st, 2nd or 3rd response. The other asks learners to explain why that law was chosen.

Included

• 16 Task Cards
• Printable Recording Sheets - 2 versions
• Teacher Key

Working collaboratively can be engaging and easy. This Newton's Laws themed, oversized collaborative coloring poster kit is ready for students to work together while showing off their knowledge of Newton's Laws! This resource about the laws will be a unique addition to your classroom or halls.

This collaborative poster is ready for: 

• Reviewing a topic
• Open House
• Early Finishers
• During a Unit of Study
• Indoor Recess 
• Practicing Communication and Cooperation Skills.

Includes 2 versions of the poster:

• 24 coloring pages to make each poster
• Size: Approximately 3.5 x 4 ft
• Letter size note sheet with the main image for individual completion.

One "mini" lab that will help students observe and make connections that energy cannot be created or destroyed.

These short activities reinforce or introduce concepts to students. I call these activities “mini labs” because they are simple activities that do not take the whole class period. They are also activities that are safe for use in the classroom and do not have to be done in a lab or with any specialty equipment or materials.

Materials Needed

• 1-1.5 m length of string
• Pencil with an eraser
• Meter stick
• Level
• Pendulum Bob (I have substituted a fishing weight or mass with a hook when I did not have these available in my lab)
• Nail or hook above whiteboard (A 3M hook is great for this, no tools needed to install and does not hurt the walls!
• Whiteboard/Chalkboard (I have also used large sheets of paper on the wall for multiple stations)

For Middle School this supports or extends NGSS: MS PS3-5

For High School this supports MS PS2-2

Distance learning or need a digital copy to assign?

• No problem! This activity now includes a Google Slides options! Ready to go, no prep needed from you!

Three Forms of Use Included

1. Printable PDF
2. Google Slides

Printable PDF and a digital version are included in this distance learning ready activity. Two versions are included where students solve 15, KE = 0.5 x mv2 and GPE = mgh problems. One version gives students access to full solutions to self check their work via Tinyurl. The other is a traditional worksheet with no solutions.

Distance learning?

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1. Printable PDF
2. Google Slides

100% digital, distance learning friendly Interactive Science Notebook. No prep needed from you, ready to assign to students and engage

This resource addresses the following Essential Questions:

• What changes the direction of a wave?
• What are the two types of wave interference?
• How do standing waves form?

Vocabulary covered: reflection, refraction, diffraction, constructive interference, destructive interference, standing wave, node, antinode, resonance.

Interactive Notebook Contains:

• 26 Full Color Pages with text and examples
• 3 Interactive Sort Pages
• 9 Response and Reflection Pages
• Links to demos of concepts
• Teacher Key/Guide

Please check out the preview video to ensure that this product would work for you and your students!

Printable PDF and a digital version are included in this distance learning ready activity. Two versions are included where students solve 15 S= D/T problems. One gives students access to full solutions to self check their work via Tinyurl. The other is a traditional worksheet with no solutions.

Important Information

This version requires students to make no conversions for their final units of measurement. Both versions contain the same problem sets, the difference is the ability to self check.

Distance learning?

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Two Forms of Use Included

1. Printable PDF
2. Google Slides

Practice solving for weight, mass and gravity with this Printable PDF & Digital Versions are included in this distance learning ready activity which consists of 13 W=MG problems to solve.

Important Information

Not all boxes are used in the maze to avoid students from just figuring out the correct route. Students will have to correctly solve 11 problems to find their way through the maze.

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2. Google Slides
3. Easel by TeachShare

Printable PDF & Digital Versions are included in this distance learning ready activity which consists of 15 F=MA problems to solve.

Important Information

Not all boxes are used in the maze to avoid students from just figuring out the correct route. Students will have to correctly solve 11 problems to find their way through the maze.

Distance learning?

• No problem! This activity now includes Google Slides & Easel by TeachShare digital options!

Three Forms of Use Included

1. Printable PDF
2. Google Slides
3. Easel by TeachShare