October 7, 2017
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
September 29, 2017
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…
September 23, 2017
Periodic Table Project Preview
In this lesson, students are given a completely blank periodic table and a long list of steps on how to…
November 16, 2016
Roller Coasters Preview
The best science lessons are those that are a win/win for students and teachers, and this is one of them.…
September 26, 2015
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…
September 22, 2015
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…
June 11, 2014
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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…
January 7, 2014
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,…
January 6, 2014
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…
January 6, 2014
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…
July 8, 2013
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…
June 28, 2013
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…
June 27, 2013
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…
June 24, 2013
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.…
June 20, 2012
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…
June 19, 2012
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…
June 18, 2012
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…
June 18, 2012
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.…
May 18, 2012
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…
May 18, 2012
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…
May 18, 2012
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…
May 18, 2012
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…
May 18, 2012
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…
May 18, 2012
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,…
May 18, 2012
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…
May 18, 2012
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…
May 18, 2012
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…
May 18, 2012
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…
May 18, 2012
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…
May 18, 2012
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…
May 18, 2012
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…
May 18, 2012
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…
May 18, 2012
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…
May 18, 2012
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…
May 18, 2012
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…
May 18, 2012
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…
May 17, 2012
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…
May 17, 2012
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…
May 17, 2012
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…
May 17, 2012
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…
May 17, 2012
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…
May 17, 2012
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…
May 17, 2012
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…
May 17, 2012
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…
May 17, 2012
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…
May 17, 2012
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.…
May 17, 2012
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…
May 17, 2012
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.…
May 17, 2012
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…
May 17, 2012
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…
May 17, 2012
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…
May 17, 2012
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…
May 17, 2012
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…
May 15, 2012
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 =…
