Counting Atoms-Preview
A low-stress, almost no-prep way to teach the idea that molecules are made of certain atoms that fit together in…
Category: Physical Science Lessons
Physical Science Lessons Preview
Newton Car preview
Problem- you’re looking for a good lab that illustrates Newtons laws of motion, but you don’t want something that takes…
Periodic Table Project Preview
In this lesson, students are given a completely blank periodic table and a long list of steps on how to…
Roller Coasters Preview
The best science lessons are those that are a win/win for students and teachers, and this is one of them.…
Testing Physical And Chemical Properties- Physical Science Lessons Preview
This lesson came about because I realized my students would have a far better understanding of what physical and chemical…
Physical And Chemical Properties graphic organizer- Physical Science Lessons Preview
A very handy graphic organizer that will walk your students through exactly what physical properties and chemical properties are, complete…
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You’ve probably seen that graph that shows what happens when frozen water is heated and changes state until it’s a…
Light Bulb Dissection-showing 3 methods of heat transfer- Physical Science Lessons Preview
Turns out those old incandescent light bulbs are good for something- clearly demonstrating all 3 methods of heat transfer- radiation,…
Renewable Energy graphic organizer- Physical Science Lessons Preview
Wouldn’t it be great if your students could create a little 2-pocket booklet containing little cards that summarize the 9…
Waves Simple Concept Map- Physical Science Lessons Preview
If you’re getting ready to teach waves to your students, you’ll need something to help them sort out all the…
States of Matter Venn Diagram- Physical Science Lessons Preview
Summarize what solids, liquids, and gases have in common, as well as their unique properties, all in one handy, colorful…
Matter Flowchart- Physical Science Lessons Preview
Who doesn’t get at least a little crossed up when discussing matter, mixtures, suspensions, elements, compounds, and solutions? After filling…
Energy-Kinetic, Potential, Mechanical- Physical Science Lessons Preview
Use this graphic organizer to end all confusion about what kinetic energy, potential energy, and mechanical energy are. Set up…
Energy in Toys- Physical Science Lessons Preview
A fun way to introduce or reinforce the main kinds of energy- elastic, chemical, heat, light, sound, electrical, & gravitational.…
Periodic Pencil Classification – Physical Science Lessons Preview
Watch as students progressively organize a group of pens and pencils using a scheme they devise themselves. And then spring…
Interactive Question-Asker – Physical Science Lessons Preview
Looking for a cool way to review a chapter and touch back on how circuits work? This lesson does double…
Circuit Boards – Physical Science Lessons Preview
Perhaps the cheapest and most effective way to teach series and parallel circuits. Students build a series and parallel circuit…
Isotopes And Ions – Physical Science Lessons Preview
Confused about isotopes and ions? This lesson will help straighten you out. Free PowerPoint Parts of this Lesson: 19 min.…
Bag Balance – Physical Science Lessons Preview
Yes, heat rises. But why? An unforgettable lesson focused on teaching just this one concept. Free PowerPoint Parts of this…
Interactive Notes-Atoms – Physical Science Lessons Preview
In this set of interactive notes students: calculate exactly how many atoms there are in air (within a few…
Rocketball – Physical Science Lessons Preview
In this lesson students won’t have a chance to get scared of Newton’s 3 laws. First, they will write a…
Interactive Notes-Why Is The Sky Blue? – Physical Science Lessons Preview
In this special set of interactive notes: students create a progressively thickening “atmosphere”. At first it’s so thin that’s it’s…
Interactive Notes-States Of Matter – Physical Science Lessons Preview
In this set of interactive notes students: produce a gas by combining a solid and liquid, observe a flapping penny…
Interactive Notes-Sound – Physical Science Lessons Preview
In this set of interactive notes students observe that: a child’s toy illustrates what sound waves look and act like,…
Magnetism-Decode Encrypted Statements – Physical Science Lessons Preview
Give students this puzzle without any help whatsoever and 2 things will happen- students will learn 5 important things about…
Interactive Notes-Magnetism – Physical Science Lessons Preview
In this set of interactive notes: a paper clip quietly defies gravity, we see that some things can and cannot…
Interactive Notes-Light & Water – Physical Science Lessons Preview
In this set of interactive notes students observe that: money disappears, but then it comes back doubled, a pencil loses…
Interactive Notes-Forces & Newton’s 3 Laws – Physical Science Lessons Preview
In this set of interactive notes students observe: a ping pong ball become a rocket, a strong-willed penny does something…
Interactive Notes-Electricity – Physical Science Lessons Preview
In this set of interactive notes students will: move a ping pong ball in an unusual way, light up a…
Forces Drop Test – Physical Science Lessons Preview
We all know that heavier objects fall faster than lighter ones, …right? Send this handout home with students for them…
Energy Consumption – Physical Science Lessons Preview
See how well students can classify the power consumption of 21 common household items with this handout. Free PowerPoint Parts…
Energetic Atoms – Physical Science Lessons Preview
Being told that a 50 foot-long trash bag will float if it is filled air and heated by the sun…
Circuits & Electromagnets-4 Inquiry Challenges – Physical Science Lessons Preview
In this special lesson students must complete a series of 4 challenges after being given the objective and a few…
Dunking Duckies – Physical Science Lessons Preview
Days like today will remind students why they like science. And for good reason- the dunking duck is fascinating to…
Solids, Liquids & Gases, Build, See, & Compare – Physical Science Lessons Preview
It’s difficult enough to teach the states of matter without anything to aid the imagination! In this lesson, students use…
Radioactive Samples – Physical Science Lessons Preview
Learn about the 3 kinds of radioactivity- alpha, beta, gamma- by viewing actual samples of polonium, strontium, and cobalt, and…
Balancing Chemical Equations – Physical Science Lessons Preview
Teaching Balancing? What you need are methods that have worked with real students. This video is loaded with the tips…
Dot Diagramming-Understanding The Placement Of Protons, Neutrons, & Electrons – Physical Science Lessons Preview
This activity bridges 2 major chemistry concepts- atomic structure and how these atoms combine into molecules. Free PowerPoint Parts of…
Candlelight Journey Through The 3 States – Physical Science Lessons Preview
Teaching the states of matter doesn’t have to be difficult. It can indeed be soothing, as this activity demonstrates. Free…
Distant Forces – Physical Science Lessons
Contact forces are fun enough, but in this lesson we’ll explore 3 non-contact forces which, believe it or not, can…
Mixtures – Physical Science Lessons Preview
Proof that even the toughest topics to teach can soften with just the right illustration (in this case, chromatography). Good…
The Great Adventure – Physical Science Lessons Preview
Join a molecule of water as it magically experiences an increase in energy, resulting in a change of state. Once…
Counting Copper Atoms- An Investigation Into The Nanoworld Of Atoms – Physical Science Lessons Preview
How can you measure something that’s so small that it can’t be seen? In this challenging but fun lesson students…
Clay Atoms – Physical Science Lessons Preview
Most students fear atoms because they assume that since atoms are small they must be hard to understand. This activity…
Electricity-Watts, Wire, and What It’s Worth – Physical Science Lessons Preview
After comparing the Wattages of devices, student wire a home (on paper at least) and then calculate the annual cost…
Meandering Marbles – Physical Science Lessons Preview
A directionless marble ends all confusion about what speed and velocity are. Free PowerPoint Parts of this Lesson: 16 min.…
Heat Transfer – Physical Science Lessons Preview
Bad news if you love to lecture- these 3 simple demonstrations in the hands of your students will teach heat…
Abe’s Makeover – Physical Science Lessons Preview
Take the edge off chemistry as we use vinegar and salt to instantly remove the tarnish from an old penny.…
Radioactive Beans – Physical Science Lessons Preview
Do your students understand exactly what is happening when a radioactive atom decays? If not, they will after doing this…
Convection Engine – Physical Science Lessons Preview
An aluminum pie pan, coat hanger, and candle are all we need to understand convection. Free PowerPoint Parts of this…
Simple Motor – Physical Science Lessons Preview
It’s true-when you build something yourself you understand it much better because you’ve seen the parts come together and you…
Where’s Newton? – Physical Science Lessons Preview
Newton’s Principia, written in 1673, explains the movements and attractions of everything in the universe. At its heart are Newton’s 3…
Chemistry Surprise – Physical Science Lessons Preview
A complete lesson that not only hits the foundations of chemistry, but also emphasizes listening and good writing. A great…
Atomic Model Change Over Time – Physical Science Lessons Preview
A fascinating look at how the model of the atom has changed over the past 200 years. Huge discoveries =…
