6th Grade Physical Science Task Cards

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 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

These science vocabulary tiles are a fun way for students to manipulate content and show off their learning! Set of tiles comes with a mixture of vocabulary and other words for students to build their own waves "poetry."

What is Included?

• 30 prompts to get students started
• 156 vocabulary and filler words
• Blank template to write in new/needed words

Included vocabulary words support NGSS: MS-PS-4-1 and MS-PS-4-2

Need a fun introduction activity or wrap-up activity to a plate tectonic lesson? Task cards are a great way to engage students in the learning process.

This set includes 24 task cards addressing the Pangaea Theory, moving boundaries, major U.S. faults, Mount St. Helen's eruption, Tsunamis, continental drift, layers of the earth and more.

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24 task cards

Instructions

Answers

Student answer sheet

Get you students moving around the room. They often learn better when they are moving, collaborating and having fun.

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Includes 8 Lessons:

Geography: Ten Worst Natural Disaster of the 20th Century

Geography & Science "Shake, Rattle, and Roll": Plate Tectonics Task Cards

Geography & World History: World Map Quizzes / Quiz Bundle

Geography: Halloween Around The World

Geography: Road Trip_Learning To Use A Map Scale

Monster Mash: A Study of Mystical Monsters of The World (Geography Halloween)

Geography: Push and Pull Factors on Human Migration (Includes lesson, PP & Game)

Geography Game: Around The World (Countries and Continents)

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Purchase this Task Card Bundle Worth $24.95 if purchased individually. (Now only $19.95, 20% discount). This bundle includes:

• Four (4) sets of predesigned card sets and one Africa, Tectonics, South America, Regions, etc.
• One (1) card set to create your task cards.

Your students are sure to love this interactive lesson/activity that will get them thinking while having fun! Students will not be engaged with these task cards. Designed to motivate and engage students in the learning process while encouraging higher-level thinking and research skills.

Includes:

(1) "Shake, Rattle, and Roll": Plate Tectonics/Earthquakes Task Cards

(2) Africa Task Cards

(3) South America Task Cards

(4) World Religions Task Cards Cooperative Activity

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Engage your grade 3-5 students with a thorough exploration of matter, its properties, and its interactions using versatile task cards! Our Matter Task Cards resource includes both printable and digital options to fit any teaching setup. Whether used individually, digitally on devices, or projected for whole-class interaction, these cards make learning about matter easy and engaging.

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What's Included:

• 100 Task Cards (available in black & white and full color)
• 5 Student Recording Sheets (1 per task card set)
• 5 Answer Keys (1 per task card set)
• 1 Physical Science: Matter Cheat Sheet (optional)

Task Card Sets Overview

Each task card set covers essential matter concepts:

• Set #1: Identifying Matter Properties (20 Task Cards) – Students identify specific physical properties of matter, including volume, mass, density, color, texture, temperature, shape, size, flexibility, odor, hardness, length, melting point, freezing point, and solubility, based on the description provided.
• Set #2: States of Matter (20 Task Cards) – Students identify whether the matter described is a solid, liquid, or gas based on its properties and particle movement.
• Set #3: Changes of State (20 Task Cards) – Students determine which phase change is happening in a scenario, including melting, freezing, condensation, sublimation, and evaporation.
• Set #4: Physical vs. Chemical Changes (20 Task Cards) – Students determine whether a described change in matter is physical or chemical.
• Set #5: Mixtures and Solutions (20 Task Cards) – Students decide whether a scenario describes a mixture or a solution.

Flexible Use Options:

• Printed for Individual Use – Hand out task cards for independent or small-group practice.
• Digital on Devices – Assign the digital format for 1:1 technology use or digital learning.
• Whole-Class Instruction with a Projector – Project task cards to guide whole-class discussions and review.

How to Use This Resource:

• Centers or Stations – Place printed cards at stations for student rotations.
• Scoot Game – Use task cards in a Scoot game to keep students moving and engaged.
• Morning Work/Bell Ringers – Select a few task cards each day for quick science warm-ups.
• Early Finishers – Offer task cards as extra practice for students who finish early.
• Test Prep – Review key concepts with task cards before assessments.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Engaging, Comprehensive Content – Covers physical and chemical changes, states of matter, and mixtures in one complete set.
• Hands-On Learning – Scenario-based questions encourage real-world application.
• Flexible and Easy-to-Use – Works for independent practice, digital learning, or whole-class activities.
• Ready-to-Go – Just print or assign digitally! Includes recording sheets and answer keys.
• Standards-Aligned – Meets essential standards for matter concepts.

This resource offers the flexibility you need to engage students in any setting, making it ideal for reinforcing concepts or preparing for science assessments.

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Looking for a complete bundle to teach, review, and assess physical and chemical changes? This all-in-one Physical and Chemical Changes Bundle has everything you need to guide your students through key concepts with engaging presentations, interactive activities, and meaningful assessments. The bundle includes our best-selling Physical and Chemical Changes PPT, Card Sort Activity, Task Cards, and the new Physical and Chemical Changes Worksheets. It’s the perfect way to ensure students master this essential topic with confidence!

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What’s Included in This BUNDLE:

1. Physical and Chemical Changes PPT and Guided Student Notes

This PowerPoint covers the basics of matter and dives deep into physical and chemical changes. Guided student notes are included, making it easy to start your unit.

• 5 slides on matter and its properties
• 8 slides on physical and chemical changes
• 1 interactive notebook assignment on the changes in “chewed” and “digested” food
• 2 pages of student notes

2. Physical and Chemical Changes Card Sort Activity

This hands-on sort activity is perfect for small groups or whole-class review. Students sort different scenarios to identify physical and chemical changes, making it great for engagement and assessment.

• 1 sorting mat with columns for "Physical Change" and "Chemical Change"
• 20 full-color sorting cards
• 20 black-and-white sorting cards
• 1 answer key

3. Matter Task Cards

With 100 task cards covering a range of “matter” topics, this set reinforces key concepts. Students explore and apply their understanding through real-world scenarios. Ideal for centers, review games, or assessments.

• 100 task cards (in color and black & white)
• printable and digital (perfect for independent practice AND whole-class review!)
• 5 recording sheets and answer keys
• Topics include physical vs. chemical changes, states of matter, phase changes, mixtures, and solutions

4. Physical and Chemical Changes Worksheets

These five printable and digital physical and chemical changes worksheets cover different question types, from multiple-choice to scenarios. Use them for homework, independent practice, or quick assessments!

• 5 unique worksheets in both PDF and Google Forms
• Covers various question styles: multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, matching, scenario-based, and true/false
• Answer keys included for print and embedded answers for Google Forms

How to Use This BUNDLE:

• Introduce with the Physical and Chemical Changes PPT: Begin your unit with the PPT and guided notes to introduce concepts and reinforce learning with the interactive assignment.
• Practice with the Card Sort Activity: Use the physical and chemical changes sort activity in centers or stations to help students differentiate between changes.
• Review with Task Cards: Challenge students with task cards to apply their knowledge. These are perfect for a quick review or a formal assessment.
• Assess with the Physical and Chemical Changes Worksheets: These worksheets are ready to use for homework, independent practice, or quizzes. The Google Forms option makes grading simple and fast.

Why You’ll Love This BUNDLE:

• Comprehensive and Engaging: This bundle includes everything you need to teach, practice, and assess physical and chemical changes.
• Versatile and Flexible: From PowerPoints to hands-on activities and assessments, you’ll find options to fit every classroom need.
• Hands-On Learning: Students will love the interactive sort and task cards that make concepts more relatable and fun.
• No-Prep Convenience: Just download, print, or assign digitally. Answer keys and automatic grading for Google Forms make it easy.

Equip your students with the tools they need to understand physical and chemical changes thoroughly. This bundle covers it all, from teaching to review and assessment. Save time and grab your copy today!

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➡️ You may also like our other Matter Resources

• Matter: Physical and Chemical Changes Card Sorting Activity
• Physical & Chemical Changes Task Cards - Matter Activity - States of Matter
• Matter: Relative and Absolute Density Lab and Student Pages/Booklet

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Get everything you need to teach, review, and assess key concepts of matter with this Matter BUNDLE! This bundle includes four engaging resources: a Physical and Chemical Changes PPT and Notes, a Physical and Chemical Changes Sort Activity, Matter Task Cards, and a Relative and Absolute Density Lab. With a variety of presentations, interactive activities, and hands-on labs, this bundle is designed to help your students master the properties of matter in an exciting and meaningful way.

What’s Included in This Matter BUNDLE:

1. Matter: Physical and Chemical Changes PPT and Guided Student Notes

Introduce your students to the fundamentals of physical and chemical changes with this easy-to-follow physical and chemical changes PPT. With guided differentiated student notes, this resource helps students understand the key differences between physical and chemical changes while reinforcing their learning with an interactive notebookwriting prompt.

• 5 PowerPoint slides reviewing matter and its properties
• 8 PowerPoint slides explaining physical and chemical changes
• 2 pages of differentiated student notes
• 1 optional interactive notebook assignment

2. Matter: Physical and Chemical Changes Card Sort Activity

Reinforce your students’ understanding of physical and chemical changes with this hands-on physical and chemical changes sort activity. Ideal for small group work or as a full-class review, this activity gets students thinking critically about how matter changes and allows for a quick, engaging physical and chemical changes assessment.

• 1 sorting mat with "Physical Change" and "Chemical Change" columns
• 20 full-color sorting cards
• 20 black-and-white sorting cards
• 1 answer key

3. Matter: Physical and Chemical Changes (& Other Matter Topics) Task Cards

Test your students' understanding of matter with this set of 5 unique matter task card sets. With a total of 100 cards, this resource covers everything from phase changes to the properties of matter and includes physical and chemical changes review questions, making it perfect for centers or assessments.

• 100 task cards (in color and black & white)
• 5 recording sheets and answer keys
• Includes physical vs. chemical changes, states of matter, phase changes, mixtures, and solutions

4. Matter: Relative and Absolute Density Lab and Student Booklet

Get students hands-on with this relative and absolute density lab! Through this engaging lab experiment, students will measure the masses and volumes of objects, calculate their absolute density, and make predictions about their behavior in different liquids. The included student booklet provides a structured way for students to record data, draw conclusions, and complete their lab work.

• Step-by-step instructions for the relative and absolute density lab
• 1 student booklet for interactive notebook use
• 1 detailed supply list and lab setup guide

How to Use This Matter BUNDLE:

• Start with the PPT and Guided Notes: Introduce your students to physical and chemical changes with the physical and chemical changes PPT. Use the differentiated student notes to reinforce learning and keep students engaged.
• Reinforce with Interactive Activities: Use the physical and chemical changes sort activity to solidify student understanding in a fun, hands-on way. Follow up with the task cards to review matter concepts and assess knowledge through interactive games or assessments.
• Apply Knowledge with a Lab Experiment: Wrap up your unit with the relative and absolute density lab, where students get to put their knowledge into practice by measuring and predicting density.

Why You'll Love This Matter BUNDLE:

• Comprehensive and Engaging: Cover the key topics of matter, including physical and chemical changes, states of matter, density, and more, with a variety of resources designed to engage students at every step.
• Hands-On Learning: Your students will love the interactive activities, task cards, and lab experiments that make abstract concepts more tangible and easier to understand.
• Perfect for Review and Assessment: Whether you’re looking for a physical and chemical changes review or need a physical and chemical changes assessment, this bundle has you covered with multiple ways to assess understanding.
• Flexible and Easy to Implement: Each resource in this bundle can be used individually or together for a complete unit on matter. With no prep required, you can simply download, print, and start teaching!

What's Covered in This Matter BUNDLE:

• Physical and Chemical Changes
• Relative and Absolute Density
• States of Matter
• Phase Changes
• Mixtures and Solutions

Equip your students with a solid understanding of matter and its properties with this all-in-one Matter BUNDLE. Perfect for teaching, reviewing, and assessing key science concepts, this bundle is the ultimate resource for your matter unit!

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