Physical Science

Physical Science, Science

Looking for the best physical science projects for 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade students? Try these simple activities! The age-appropriate resources also address Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Whether you’re…

Fabulous Electricity Websites for Kids

January 22, 2020

Use electricity websites for kids to round out your energy unit. Kids read informational text, study diagrams, and explore interactive simulations. (more…)

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You’ll Love Teaching Static Electricity Activities for Kids

January 20, 2020

Teach static electricity activities and electrify your science instruction! First, students explore with eight balloon-based activities. Then they conduct a full-blown experiment using a fair test. (more…)

How to Build Light Boards – Electricity Project for Kids

January 19, 2020

Light boards are fun – and educational too! Include this project in your electricity unit for pure engagement. (more…)

Teaching Electricity with Electrical Circuit Activities for Kids

January 18, 2020

Teaching electricity becomes more effective, engaging, and fun when you use hands-on electrical circuit activities. Try these simple energy labs to electrify your elementary physics unit. (more…)

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Teaching Series and Parallel Circuits Activities for Kids

January 17, 2020

Teaching series and parallel circuits activities? Explain the paths electricity can take. The difference is just one wire! Instead of reading about circuits, let your students build them. Tinkering with…

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How to Teach Electrical Conductors and Insulators

January 16, 2020

Wondering how to teach electrical conductors and insulators? Try this. First, build an open circuit. Second, select a variety of everyday objects to test. Then let your students get their…

Teaching Simple Circuits – Open and Closed Circuit Lesson Plan

January 15, 2020

Teaching simple circuits, as well as the concepts of open and closed, provide a critical step in electricity lesson plans. Don’t skip straight to series and parallel circuits. Instead, let…

Battery and Bulb Experiment for Kids

January 14, 2020