Physical Science Unit Resources

Each of our self-paced mini units covers one NGSS standard and includes a student slideshow and work packet, assessment project with rubrics, extension activity and complete educator lesson plans.

Additional resources, helpful websites and phenomena ideas are found on this page for each unit listed.

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Newton’s Third Law of Motion Mini Unit Resources

Students explore bouncing balls and construct their own meaning of Newton’s 3rd law of motion. They identify the laws of motion at work during their favorite sport or activity. Then, students use their understanding of the laws to design a space vehicle carrying sensitive equipment (an egg) that can withstand collisions with large asteroids (basketballs)!

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