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Simulating Moon Phases and Eclipses | Hands-On Activity

Overview This is a simple activity that can help students better understand how eclipses occur.

Reasons for the Seasons Lab | Hands-On Activity

Overview In this lab activity, students have an opportunity to model Earth’s orbit and work in small groups to discuss different ideas for why we have seasons.

The Egg Cart Challenge | Newton’s Laws | Hands-On Activity

Overview After introducing Newton’s laws of motion, I use this challenge as a fun and engaging lab to apply some of the concepts they’ve learned.

Bill Nye Friction Worksheet | Video Notes | Sub Plan

Overview As part of the forces and motion unit, we review different types of friction and how they’re applied in real-world contexts.

Kinetic and Potential Energy Worksheet

Overview Here’s a worksheet that can be used to supplement the paper roller coaster project and energy unit.

The Paper Roller Coaster Project | A Physics STEM Challenge

Overview As part of my physics unit, I’ve used the Paper Roller Coaster project as a wonderfully engaging engineering project that explores Newton’s three laws of motion, gravity, friction, kinetic energy, potential energy, etc.

Marshmallow Towers | 18-min Engineering Challenge

Overview This is a super fun and popular challenge that can be used as an icebreaker during the first week or before an engineering project, such as The Paper Roller Coaster Project.