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6th grade physics simulations
Earthquake Jello Lab Activity STEM
This lab or activity is a hands-on and collaborative learning lesson that incorporates the following:
STEM
Earthquakes
Geology
Engineering
Design
Real-World Connections
Problem Solving
Inferencing and Predicting
Materials: this handout, mini-marshmellows, toothpicks, jello
Overview: Students will work together to tackle a real-world problem: engineers are constantly working to design and build buildings that can survive the impact of serious earthquakes. I show students some videos and picture
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Grades:
5th - 10th
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CCSS:
PhET Forces and Motion Basics Activity Guide
The PhET: Forces and Motion Basics Activity Guide is used along with the free *Next Generation PhET Simulation “Forces and Motion Basics”. Students will discover how balanced and unbalanced forces affect an object’s motion and then explore the relationship between force, mass, acceleration, speed, and friction on the motion of objects. The activity guide takes students through the 4 parts of the simulation: Net Force, Motion, Friction and Acceleration. Students are encouraged to make predictions
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Grades:
6th - 10th
Types:
NGSS:
HS-PS2-2
, MS-PS2-2
, HS-PS2-1
Also included in: PhET Activity Guide Physics Bundle
PhET Projectile Motion activity guide
The PhET:Projectile Motion Activity Guide is used along with the free *Next Generation PhET Simulation on Projectile Motion. Students learn how the motion of a projectile is affected by changes in the initial height, initial speed, cannon angle, and other variables with or without the affects of wind resistance. This activity guide follows closely with the newest (HTML5) version of the PhET Projectile Motion simulation. Your students will hit the ground running without the need for a lengthy in
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Grades:
5th - 12th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-PS2-2
Also included in: PhET Activity Guide Physics Bundle
Introduction to Waves PhET Virtual Exploration Lab
How do amplitude and frequency influence the properties of waves? In this virtual lab, students will analyze mechanical, sound, and light waves. Students will also:⚗️Test their Pre-Existing Knowledge of Wave Structure⚗️Analyze the Relationship between Amplitude and Frequency⚗️Describe how Sound Pitch & Volume are influenced by Wave Properties⚗️Compare & Measure the Wavelengths of Light on the Color SpectrumNOTE: This activity links to the free Interactive from PhET Simulations. Check it
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-PS4-1
, MS-PS4-2
, HS-PS4-1
Also included in: Waves & the Color Spectrum Virtual Lab Bundle
Circuits Inquiry Lab (Phet Simulation) | Physics
This is a simple inquiry-based lab that I love to give students as an intro to Energy and Work. Students will figure out for themselves conceptual problems involving Circuits. They will get the basic idea of how Circuits in Series and Circuits in Parallel work. Lastly, the last page of the lab also gives students an opportunity to create their own circuit, which they love, and they get to learn more through creating and playing. Everything is fully editable. Students will:- Learn through play- H
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Types:
NGSS:
HS-PS3-5
Also included in: HIGH SCHOOL PHYSICS | Entire Year Lab Bundle | NGSS Curriculum
Density PhET Lab | Mystery Blocks | Self-Grading Google Form & Virtual Lab Guide
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/qu
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Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-PS1-2
Investigate Newton's 2nd Law of Motion with PHET Collision virtual lab model
Students investigate Newton's Second Law of Motion using a computer model from the University of Colorado PHET. This simulation allows students to change the mass of objects that collide. This activity can be used as an activator to build knowledge for concepts in physics, physical science, momentum, forces, and F=MA. Students write an open response, using a claim - evidence - reasoning (CER) template. This is an editable .rtf file. You can upload it to Google Docs and share it through Google Cl
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Grades:
4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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PhEt Law of Conservation of Energy Skate park BASIC webquest
This is a great webquest activity for introducing the law of conservation of energy.Phet.edu is a great source of simulations for all fields of math and science. For this sim you will go to Energy Skate Park BASIC.You should spend some time playing around with the site before using it. You must also make sure your school's firewall will allow you to use HTML5 or Java applets. PHET.EDU MAY NOT WORK ON iPad!!! Please check with your IT department or run Phet.edu BEFORE purchasing this file!!! You
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-PS2-4
, HS-PS2-2
, MS-PS2-2
, HS-PS2-1
, MS-PS2-5
...
Also included in: Hands-on Science Semester Labs Bundle
![Preview of [Springs] Simple Harmonic Motion (Phet Simulation) | Physics](https://ecdn.teacherspayteachers.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=avif,quality=70,width=525,height=525,onerror=redirect/thumbitem/-Springs-Simple-Harmonic-Motion-Phet-Simulation--6850982-1706267876/750f-6850982-1.jpg)
[Springs] Simple Harmonic Motion (Phet Simulation) | Physics
This is a simple inquiry-based lab that I love to give students as an intro to Simple Harmonic Motion and springs. Students will figure out for themselves what the period of a spring is dependent upon. They will get the basic idea of springs and oscillations, through creating experiments on their own. Everything is fully editable. Students will:- Learn through play- Have guided questions to direct learning- Discuss and Hypothesize- Come up with Conclusions- Be a part of real-world applications f
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Types:
NGSS:
HS-PS4-1
Also included in: HIGH SCHOOL PHYSICS | Entire Year Lab Bundle | NGSS Curriculum
Forces & Motion PhET Virtual Exploration Lab
What are Newton's Three Laws of Motion? In this virtual lab, students will manipulate different objects in different scenarios to determine the role of both force and friction on an object's movement. Students will also:⚗️Test their Pre-Existing Knowledge of Balanced vs. Unbalanced Forces⚗️Analyze the Relationship between Mass & Force⚗️Calculate an Object's Mass based on its' Acceleration⚗️Identify how Applied & Friction Force impact an Object's MovementNOTE: This activity links to the f
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-PS2-2
, HS-PS2-1
Also included in: Virtual Science Labs Full Exploration Activity Bundle
PhET Forces and Motion Webquest
Access a free PhET simulation and allow students to work independently in discovering the effects of forces on objects.
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Types:
Physics Phet Simulation Bundle (Inquiry Based)
These are 10 simple inquiry-based labs that I love to give students as an intro to different physics chapters. Students will figure out for themselves conceptual problems in different chapters. They will get the basic idea of the physical laws of each chapter while discovering mind-blowing concepts that can easily be discovered through a simulation. Everything is fully editable. Students will:- Learn through play- Have guided questions to direct learning- Discuss and Hypothesize- Come up with Co
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education
NGSS:
HS-PS2-5
, HS-PS2-2
, HS-PS3-1
, HS-PS2-1
, HS-PS4-1
...
Introduction to Physics Full PhET Virtual Lab Bundle
Get 30% off each lab with the Introduction to Physics Virtual Lab Bundle! These 10 interactive lab assignments will help your students learn about Newton's Laws of Motion, Waves, and Types of Energy. Students will learn:Forces & Motion⚗️Test their Pre-Existing Knowledge of Balanced vs. Unbalanced Forces⚗️Analyze the Relationship between Mass & Force⚗️Calculate an Object's Mass based on its' Acceleration⚗️Identify how Applied & Friction Force impact an Object's MovementGravitational F
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-PS2-4
, MS-PS3-2
, MS-PS4-1
, MS-PS2-2
, MS-PS4-2
...
Ballistics Bullet Striations Comparison Worksheet
This is a simulated Bullet Striation activity -- students will be given 12 bullet striation exemplars to compare with 8 pieces of evidence. The recording sheet asks them to match each piece of evidence with an exemplar. They also determine how many shots each exemplar weapon fired and determine the purpose of the weapon.Evidence can be printed on paper - or you can laminate it for re-use each year.Good luck -- and let me know if there are improvements I could make on the activity.
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Types:
Energy Transfer & Conservation PhET Virtual Lab Mini-Bundle
Get 30% off each lab with the Energy Transfer & Conservation Virtual Lab Mini-Bundle! These three interactive lab assignments will help your students learn about energy in all of its forms and how it can be transferred between systems. Students will learn:Kinetic & Potential Energy⚗️Test their Pre-Existing Knowledge of Energy⚗️Identify how an Object's Height is related to Potential Energy⚗️Describe how an Object's Speed affects its' Kinetic Energy⚗️Analyze the Relationship between Fricti
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-PS3-2
, MS-PS3-3
, MS-PS3-5
, MS-PS3-1
Virtual Lab: Balanced & Unbalanced Forces Tug of War PhET
Students discover the difference between balanced and unbalanced forces with a Tug of War PhET. This packet will help guide student learning. To complete the virtual lab, students write an argument (claim-evidence-reasoning) to support the claim that an unbalanced sum of forces causes a still object to start moving.
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Grades:
6th - 11th
Types:
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-PS2-2
, HS-PS2-1
Energy Forms & Changes PhET Virtual Exploration Lab
How is energy generated and transferred between substances? In this virtual lab, students will observe the flow of energy and how it can be used to power different systems. Students will also:⚗️Test their Pre-Existing Knowledge of Energy & Heat Capacity⚗️Analyze how Heat Capacity affects the Energy Required to Increase Temperature⚗️Describe Mechanical, Light, Electrical, Thermal, & Chemical Energy⚗️Build a Model that Uses & Generates all Five Forms of EnergyNOTE: This activity links
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-PS3-4
, MS-PS3-3
, HS-PS3-3
Also included in: South Carolina 7th Grade Science CUSTOM Activity Bundle (3)
Sound Waves Online Lab
Student will use the free PHET SOUND online simulation to learn about the properties of waves. This is a word document editable lab sheet for students to guide them through the simulation. Includes teacher answer key.
PHET Sound: Students will learn about frequency, amplitude, how to calculate the speed of sound, and sound waves.
MS-PS4-1
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Grades:
5th - 10th
Types:
![Preview of [Simple Pendulum] Simple Harmonic Motion (Phet Simulation) | Physics](https://ecdn.teacherspayteachers.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=avif,quality=70,width=525,height=525,onerror=redirect/thumbitem/-Simple-Pendulum-Simple-Harmonic-Motion-Phet-Simulation--6850991-1706267859/750f-6850991-1.jpg)
[Simple Pendulum] Simple Harmonic Motion (Phet Simulation) | Physics
This is a simple inquiry-based lab that I love to give students as an intro to Simple Harmonic Motion and simple pendulums. Students will figure out for themselves what the period of a simple pendulum is dependent upon. They will get the basic idea of springs and oscillations, through creating experiments on their own. Everything is fully editable. Students will:- Learn through play- Have guided questions to direct learning- Discuss and Hypothesize- Come up with Conclusions- Be a part of real-wo
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Types:
NGSS:
HS-PS4-1
Also included in: HIGH SCHOOL PHYSICS | Entire Year Lab Bundle | NGSS Curriculum
STEM-Build an Elevator Project (Gears and Pulleys)
An outline for a STEM project that applies gears and pulleys lessons from science curriculum. Includes instructions, examples, and a worksheet to fill out and submit along with the project. Ideal for both individual and group work. Can be assigned in class or at home.
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Introduction to Physical Science Virtual Lab Bundle
Get over 30% off each assignment with the Introduction to Physical Science Virtual Lab Bundle! These Virtual Labs cover a wide range of topics, including Matter, Chemical Reactions, and Physics! Included in this Virtual Lab Bundle are:ChemistryBuild an AtomThe Periodic TableIsotopes & Atomic MassBuild a MoleculeStates of MatterGas LawsSolutions & ConcentrationAcids & BasesReactants & ProductsBalancing Chemical EquationsDensityPhysicsForces & MotionGravitational ForceIntroduct
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-PS2-4
, MS-PS3-2
, MS-PS4-1
, MS-PS1-4
, MS-PS2-2
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Renewable Energy Production – A Device-Based Scavenger Hunt Activity
Renewable Energy Production - A Digital Resource resource that will get your kids out of their seats, engaged, utilizing technology, and collaborating to solve real problems and test their knowledge.This activity is the coolest thing I've created and your kids are going to love it, mine do. Think of a scavenger hunt, then add devices (Smartphones, Chromebooks, Laptops, or Tablets), engaged students, and learning through assessment and you have this resource.Quick Disclaimer. In order to use this
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Grades:
6th - 10th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: Physics Digital Scavenger Hunt Bundle - Digital Science Activities
Gravitational Force PhET Virtual Exploration Lab
How do mass and distance influence gravitational force? In this virtual lab, students will manipulate two spheres to determine which factors increase or decrease the gravitational force between them. Students will also:⚗️Test their Pre-Existing Knowledge of Gravity⚗️Analyze the Relationship between Mass & Gravitational Force⚗️Analyze the Relationship between Distance & Gravitational Force⚗️Compare Mass & Distance their Shared Influence on GravityNOTE: This activity links to the free
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-PS2-4
Also included in: Virtual Science Labs Full Exploration Activity Bundle
Visible Light Virtual Exploration Lab
How do humans perceive visible light? In this virtual lab, students will investigate light waves and how they produce visible color. Students will also:⚗️Test their Pre-Existing Knowledge of the Electromagnetic Spectrum⚗️Investigate the impact of Filter Paper on Different Wavelengths of Light⚗️Analyze the Color Relationship between Red, Green, & Blue Light⚗️Explain how RGB lights can combine to produce WhiteNOTE: This activity links to the free Interactive from PhET Simulations. Check it out
Grades:
6th - 12th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-PS4-2
Also included in: Light Waves Digital + Printable Science Activity Bundle
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