Physical Science Resources

Students will investigate the states of matter of water as it changes from frozen to liquid states. The “Science Kids” series is intended to help teachers implement developmentally appropriate, hands-on science activities for children in Preschool, Kindergarten and the early grades. The activities in these packets are based on the scientific method and encourage inquiry-based learning. All activities can be differentiated to meet the needs of your students.

Investigations in this unit include:

✔ "Ice Treasures"

✔ "Light or Dark?"

✔ "Adding Salt and Color"

✔ "Ice Cube Race"

✔ "Which is Heavier?"

✔ "Oil and Ice"

✔ "Painting with Ice"

The final investigation in this unit is a student-designed investigation that will test how certain ingredients affect the time it takes an ice cube to melt.

The packet also includes a fun recipe for Ice Cream in a Bag! (And the scientific explanation for how this recipe works.)

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.

Includes:

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.

It's 1901, and Anthony Lucas needs investors for finding oil at the Spindletop Oilfield--will your students invest after they learn about the first gusher in Texas? In comic book format for fun learning and comes with comic templates for students to fill in their own dialogues and facts. Includes: Joseph Sayers, 1901 Governor of Texas Comparison before and after the oil boom Blank Check Format Stock Certificate to Fill In Newspaper Template Drilling Bit Striking Oil Gusher Wildcat Boll Weevil Roughneck Population Explosion Chart Drilling Rig and Labeled Parts US and World Map with Oil Contributions Advertisement Boomtown Changes to Beaumont Infrastructure Timeline of the Spindletop Gusher Great way to combine history/social studies and science with writing skills and concepts! Fun historical comic book to make and fill in after reviewing basic facts and timelines. Can be used for introductions to 1901, drilling, geology, time period, basic Texas history facts, assessment, and more...

Are you looking for a different approach to using the Scientific Method/ Engineering Design Process? “Can They Do That?” is a "TV-show type" series that presents things made in the movies/television and challenges the students to prove or disprove "Can They Do That?" This first episode looks at a hot air balloon contraption built out of hair dryers and trash bags on the A-Team.

Students start the lesson by watching a clip from a TV show (included in PowerPoint). They are presented with a “problem” by the TV Show Host and then they work through the EDP.

This lesson includes the Video Introduction embedded in a PowerPoint with a Student Handout that guides students research, prototype and solution.

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This super set of Basic Science Reading Comprehension passages are perfect for third and fifth grade students to practice and improve their reading and science skills. Each passage includes a set of three questions related to what students have read, these are open-ended format.

What is included:

25 Reading Comprehension Passages

25 KWL Sheets

1 Index Page

Basic Science Topics Included:

1. Acceleration
2. Chemical Reaction
3. Electrical Circuits
4. Electrical Current
5. Electricity
6. Electromagnetic Waves
7. Energy
8. Force
9. Friction
10. Gravity
11. Heat Energy
12. Kinetic Energy
13. Light
14. Liquid
15. Gas
16. Magnetism
17. Matter
18. Motion
19. Newton’s Law
20. Physics
21. Potential Energy
22. Renewable Energy
23. Simple Machines
24. Solid
25. Sound

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Students will learn about buoyancy and water displacement through these engaging investigations. The “Science Kids” series is intended to help teachers implement developmentally appropriate, hands-on science activities for children in Preschool, Kindergarten and the early grades. The activities in these packets are based on the scientific method and encourage inquiry-based learning. All activities can be differentiated to meet the needs of your students.

Included in this packet are:

★Explanation of the Scientific Method for teachers

★Five sinking and floating investigations, with directions and recording sheets

★Guide for helping students plan their own individual investigations

★Guides for forming hypotheses and reflecting on students' learning

★Guide for sharing student learning

★Tips and helpful suggestions

Click to see my entire Science Curriculum

What a fun and exciting way to get students interested in the forces of nature!!!! They will love this interactive, group cooperation activity.

NOTE: ADJUST MARGINS UNDER PAGE SETUP BEFORE PRINTING or SCALE TO FIT TO AVOID GRAPHICS FROM BEING CUT OFF.

OBJECTIVE:
o Students will understand the devastating effect natural disasters have on people and the country economically in the 21st Century.
o Students will be able to identify the cause and effect of various natural disasters throughout history.

MATERIALS:
o Introduction videos to choose from.
o Cards duplication for research on a natural disaster
o Graphic organizer
o Laminated spinner (You may use the one provided or purchase spinners at a teacher’s store.)
o Metal brads, 1 per group
o Laminated game board, 1 per group
o One die per group for the enrichment game.
o Tape—tape down the board game to the desk or table for stabilization.
o Computers, library books, and other resources for research.
o Forces of Nature Thinking Chart for taking notes during presentations.

PREPARATION:
Set up the classroom desks or tables so that students are sitting in groups of three or four.

On the board, write the following in preparation for the game, providing lots of room below each category to place index cards.

5=Results in the most damage costs the most amount of funds for restoration.
1=Results in the least damage costs the least amount of funds for restoration.

INTRODUCTION:

Included with purchase.

INTRODUCTORY VIDEO: CHOOSE THE VIDEO YOU WISH YOUR STUDENTS TO VIEW TO INTRODUCE THEM TO NATURAL DISASTERS:

Video links are included with purchase.

PROCEDURE:
Students will begin by spinning the wheel on the Forces of Nature game. They will take turns spinning, yet the group will only spin 3-5 times to acquire 3-5 different natural disasters to research (Based on the teacher’s requirements). A list of natural disasters is provided below for which students can refer. Each group will receive 3-5 research cards (included below) which ask them to name the natural disaster they have chosen to (1) research, (2) provide the location, (3) describe the physical damage, (4) explain the cause and effect, and (5) give a total of the estimated cost of damage and restoration costs. Allow students 10-20 minutes to research and complete each card for each natural disaster they chose to research.

Students may need to use problem-solving skills to determine how they are going to get all 3-5 completed within the limited time frame, meaning they may have to divide them up between group members and then come back and share their information.

CLOSURE / EVALUATION:
On the top of the board list the categories below, leaving room for students to place their natural disaster cards underneath the numbering system.

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4=Results in the most physical damage cost the most amount of funds for restoration.
1=Results in the least physical damage costs the least amount of funds for restoration.

Provide students with a Forces of Nature Thinking Chart on which the audience can take notes while their classmates give presentations.

Using their cards, allow students, one team at a time, to present each of their natural disaster cards to the class. Direct them to place their card under one of the four categories of ratings on the board. Be sure to have tape available. Painter’s tape may be best.

Once the class has finished presentations and all cards are categorized on the board, allow the class to discuss what are the 10 Worst Natural Disasters from the presentations, from their lists on the board. This may require that cards be moved around from one category to another in order to determine the 10 Worst Natural Disasters. The discussion will be centered on physical damage & cost of restoration. If students wish to move a natural disaster to another category, they must support their decision with facts. At the end, you should have 10 natural disasters listed under Category 4. This will be what the class as a whole has decided is the most devastating natural disasters throughout history based on restoration costs.

ENRICHMENT REVIEW ACTIVITY:
Continue to play Forces of Nature:
(Game included with purchase.)

LIST OF NATURAL DISASTERS COVERED

BEFORE THE 20th CENTURY
The Black Death (1348)
The Great White Plaque (1600s)
North American Smallpox Epidemic (1775)
Antioch Earthquake (526)
Aleppo Earthquake (1138)

20TH CENTURY
Hurricane Andrew (1993)
Nevado del Ruiz Volcano Eruption (1985)
Tangshan Earthquake in China (1976)
Haiyuan Earthquake (1920)

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This scientific method themed, oversized collaborative coloring poster kit is ready for students to work together while noticing the steps that scientists take in their pursuit of knowledge. This poster will be a unique addition to your hallways or classroom.

This collaborative poster is ready for: 

• Back to School

• Content Review

• Open House

• Early Finishers

• During a Unit of Study

• Indoor Recess 

• Practicing Communication and Cooperation Skills

Includes:

• 24 coloring pages to make one large poster
• Size: Approximately 3.5 x 4 ft
• Letter size coloring sheet with the main image for individual completion.

Students will learn about reflection and mirrors through engaging and fun investigations.

The “Science Kids” series is intended to help teachers implement developmentally appropriate, hands-on science activities for children in Preschool, Kindergarten and the early grades. The activities in these packets are based on the scientific method and encourage inquiry-based learning. All activities can be differentiated to meet the needs of your students.

Activities include:

*Sorting reflective and non-reflective materials

*Double Mirrors

*Triangular Mirrors

*Symmetry

*Concave and Convex Mirrors

*Sensory Play on a Mirror

*Final Project- Create a Mirror Sculpture

Click to see my entire Science Curriculum

This engaging 14-page resource transforms learning about energy into a fun and interactive experience. With a variety of activities, students will explore different energy forms, conduct hands-on experiments, and create a personalized energy reference guide.

What's Included:

• Energy Notes: Introduce students to the six main types of energy: chemical, mechanical, electrical, light, thermal, and sound.
• Energy Foldable: (cut and paste) allows students to create a personal reference guide for the different forms of energy where each section of the foldable can include notes, doodles, or mini-illustrations for better recall.
• Kinetic and Potential & Circuit Exploration Cut and Paste: Differentiate between these two essential energy types through a hands-on activity.
• Energy Coloring Pages: Reinforce concepts of electrical insulators, conductors, and thermal energy transfer through fun coloring activities.

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This collaborative coloring poster is ready for students to work together while noticing the inner planets of our solar system. Filled with science symbols and imagery to compliment the theme! Blank spaces are left for students to add their own research and information.

Features: The Sun, Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars and the asteroid belt.

This art activity is perfect for open house, early finishers, during a unit of study, indoor recess or just to show some learning pride. This poster will be a fun and unique addition to your school hallways or classroom!

Includes:

• 24 coloring pages to make one large poster
• Size: Approximately 3.5 x 4 ft
• Letter size coloring sheet with the main image for individual completion.

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Ready to make learning about physical and chemical changes engaging and effortless? This resource includes five NO PREP physical and chemical changes worksheets available in both printable (PDF) and digital (Google Forms) formats, making them perfect for any classroom setup. These worksheets come with a range of question types, each designed to reinforce key concepts while keeping students interested!

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• Five Unique Worksheets: Each worksheet focuses on a different question type, covering labeling, multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, matching, and scenario-based questions. Your students will explore a variety of ways to think about physical and chemical changes, keeping them engaged and motivated to learn.
• Printable and Digital Options: Each physical and chemical changes worksheet is available in a PDF format for easy printing and in Google Forms for digital use. The digital version is ideal for distance learning or paperless classrooms.
• Quick and Easy Grading: Say goodbye to tedious grading! Printable worksheets come with answer keys, and Google Forms worksheets have embedded answers for automatic grading, saving you time.

How to Use This Resource:

• Independent Practice: These physical and chemical changes worksheets work perfectly for independent practice, allowing students to apply what they’ve learned on their own.
• Centers or Stations: Add these worksheets to science centers or stations for hands-on reinforcement of physical and chemical changes concepts.
• Homework: Assign a worksheet as homework to keep the learning going outside the classroom!
• Assessments: Use these physical and chemical changes worksheets to evaluate students’ understanding in a quick, effective way.
• Sub Plans: Need a no-prep activity for a sub? These worksheets are ready to go, with clear instructions and automatic grading options for seamless use.

Why You’ll Love These Worksheets:

• Absolutely NO PREP: Just download, print or assign digitally, and you’re ready to go!
• Engaging Question Types: With five different question styles, students will enjoy thinking about physical and chemical changes in new ways.
• Perfect for Review or Assessment: Use these worksheets as a class activity, homework, or even a quick quiz!

Get these physical and chemical changes worksheets today and give your students an exciting, easy-to-understand experience with one of science’s core concepts. You’ll love the variety, ease of use, and the no-prep setup!

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➡️ You may also like our other Matter Resources

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

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This first unit in the "Science Kids" series helps students learn how to be scientists. Every activity in this packet is aligned with one of the five stages of scientific inquiry. This packet supports the Next Generation Science Standards.

The “Science Kids” series is intended to help teachers implement developmentally appropriate, hands-on science activities for children in Preschool, Kindergarten and the early grades. The activities in these packets are based on the scientific method and encourage inquiry-based learning.

The packet includes:

• Color posters of the five stages of scientific inquiry (Click here for free sample)

• Explanation of the stages of scientific inquiry for teachers

• A two-week long, step-by step scientific investigation about balls and wagons

• Printable scientific recording sheets for tracking hypotheses and data

• Discussion guide

• Ideas for sharing student learning

Click to see my entire Science Curriculum

This moon phase themed collaborative coloring poster is ready for students to work together while noticing the phases of the moon. Filled with science symbols and imagery to compliment the theme!

This art activity is perfect for open house, early finishers, during a unit of study, indoor recess or just to show some learning pride. This poster will be a fun and unique addition to your school hallways or classroom!

Includes:

• 24 coloring pages to make one large poster
• Size: Approximately 3.5 x 4 ft
• Letter size coloring sheet with the main image for individual completion.

Students will learn about the concepts of magnets and magnetism through these fun and engaging investigations.

The “Science Kids” series is intended to help teachers implement developmentally appropriate, hands-on science activities for children in Preschool, Kindergarten and the early grades. The activities in these packets are based on the scientific method and encourage inquiry-based learning. All activities can be differentiated to meet the needs of your students.

This packet includes instructions for all of these investigations:

“Magnetic or Not Magnetic?”

“The Magic Paper Clip”

“Magnet Cars”

“A String of Paper Clips”

“Magnet Train”

“Magnet Detectives”

The packet also includes:

• An explanation of the Scientific Method

• Printable recording sheets for investigations

• Guide for helping students develop independent investigations

• Tips and helpful suggestions

This collaborative coloring poster is ready for students to work together while noticing the outer planets of our solar system. Filled with science symbols and imagery to compliment the theme! Blank spaces are left for students to add their own research and information.

Features: The asteroid belt, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.

This art activity is perfect for open house, early finishers, during a unit of study, indoor recess or just to show some learning pride. This poster will be a fun and unique addition to your school hallways or classroom!

Includes:

• 24 coloring pages to make one large poster
• Size: Approximately 3.5 x 4 ft
• Letter size coloring sheet with the main image for individual completion.

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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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➡️ You may also like our other Science Resources

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• Solar System Planets BUNDLE (Digital Webquest, Matching Game, & Kaboom Game)

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This collaborative coloring poster is ready for students to work together while noticing the the life cycle of a star. Filled with science symbols and imagery to compliment the theme!

This art activity is perfect for open house, early finishers, during a unit of study, indoor recess or just to show some learning pride. This poster will be a fun and unique addition to your school hallways or classroom!

Includes:

• 24 coloring pages to make one large poster
• Size: Approximately 3.5 x 4 ft
• Letter size coloring sheet with the main image for individual completion.

Looking for a different topic?

Check out these other science collaborative coloring posters: Science Themed Collaborative Coloring Posters

Or check out all the collaborative posters: All Collaborative Coloring Posters

This resource gives step by step directions for building a pendulum from plastic pipe. The pendulum is used for creating fantastic works of art while integrating science and math (STEAM).

✅Following these directions must be done by someone who has the tools and expertise to safely cut, drill, and glue plastic PVC pipe.

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Do you need a science word wall in Spanish? This resource includes 70 vocabulary words that are essential for the NGSS. Each word contains a graphic to help your students. Words are color coded for each unit.

orange - organisms to molecules NGSS

red - motion and stability NGSS

green - earth systems NGSS

yellow - energy

turquoise - earth and human activities

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