6th Grade Physics Laboratory

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?

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Three Forms of Use Included

1. Printable PDF
2. Google Slides

Enjoy the Wonderful World of Waves with your students! 7 Awesome Activity Stations are included! Make learning about physics engaging and hands-on with this simple, active and visual physics of waves lab. This AWESOME Waves & Wave Characteristics Stations Lab includes 7 simple activities to spark you student's interests and hook them on science- simply add light and sound waves!

I do this lab at the beginning of my physics of waves unit. The kiddos feel like real scientists as they independently make their way through the observation stations. In this lab, we build lab skills, problem solve, cooperate in groups and enjoy the hard work.

What's Included?

★ Clear and easy to follow editable lab worksheet.

★ Lab station signs and student directions.

★ Focused Practice on Science Process & Observation Skills.

★ Quick Prep Info and Instructor Directions.

How To Use This Lab/ Need to Know:

★ 1-2 standard class periods are needed to complete this lab.

★ Complete this lab during your physics unit as a focused waves activity or at the end of the unit for some added fun.

★ Some advanced purchases are necessary (tuning forks, sounds tubes, refraction glasses). Most of the supplies are common and easy to access.

Topics Covered in this Hands-On Lab?

★ Following Detailed Procedures

★ Waves and Waves Characteristics

★ Light and Sound

★ Gathering Relevant Data

Nitty Gritty:

With this editable and printable product, students engage in the hands-on process of science and learn how to complete a fun physics station lab.

This assignment is aligned with the Next Generation, MYP and other International Science Standards for Physical Science.

What other teachers have said about Super Star Science products:

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*Marshmallow Catapults

*Science Careers & Fields Research Project- "Science 'Ology"

*The Rainbow Lab- Detailed Lab Procedures Practice

*Fun Video Claim, Evidence & Reasoning Analysis Activity Middle School

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Fabulous Friction Fun with your students! 5 Awesome Activity Stations are included! Make learning about physics engaging and hands-on with this simple, active and visual physics of friction lab. This AWESOME stations activity includes 5 simple activities to spark you student's interests and hook them on science- simply add frictional force!

I do this lab at the beginning of my physics of motion unit. The kiddos feel like real scientists as they independently make their way through the observation stations. In this lab, we build lab skills, problem solve, cooperate in groups and enjoy the hard work.

What's Included?

★ Clear and easy to follow editable lab worksheet.

★ Lab station signs and student directions.

★ Focused Practice on Science Process & Observation Skills.

★ Quick Prep Info and Instructor Directions.

How To Use This Lab/ Need to Know:

★ 1-2 standard class periods are needed to complete this lab.

★ Complete this lab during your physics unit as a focused friction and motion activity or at the end of the unit for some added fun.

★ Some basic materials are necessary (scooter or rolling chair, rice, books).

Topics Covered in this Hands-On Lab?

★ Following Detailed Procedures

★ Motion and Friction

★ Gathering Relevant Data

Nitty Gritty:

With this editable and printable product, students engage in the hands-on process of science and learn how to complete a fun physics station lab.

This assignment is aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards for Science Physical Science.

What other teachers have said about Super Star Science products:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Stephanie C.H. Loved it!! What an engaging engineering challenge to use in online school and with younger grades! This activity is so well explained and set up. The visuals are very clear and the instructions make it easy to use this challenge without much work ahead of time.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Elizabeth D. I loved that was a simple, safe lab that forced students to really pay attention to the procedure. My students were excited by it and were engaged. I would highly recommend this lab!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Ann H. This is one of the most original and creative project-based lessons I have seen. Students are highly engaged in the subject matter and produce some truly amazing presentations.

★___________________________________________★

Check out a few of my other science and engineering resources.

*Marshmallow Catapults

*Science Careers & Fields Research Project- "Science 'Ology"

*The Rainbow Lab- Detailed Lab Procedures Practice

*Fun Video Claim, Evidence & Reasoning Analysis Activity Middle School

Purchase a Bundle and SAVE!

*EZ Engineering Bundle

Please visit my at my TeachShare Store: Super Star Science: https://www.TeachShare.com/Store/Super-Star-Science

❣️If you and your kids enjoyed this activity, please leave me a review to get TeachShare credits to buy more great products!❣️

Be sure to FOLLOW me on:

✓ TeachShare to receive notifications of sales, new products and more!

✓Facebook for new products, fun photos and science teaching ideas!

Terms of Use: ©Super Star Science. 

All rights reserved by Kim Karper. This single user product is to be used by the original purchaser only. Please do not share this product with other teachers. If you would like to have multiple users for this document, please note that TeachShare offers multiple license options.