Physical Science Anchoring Phenomena Bundle: 25 Activities

Looking to shake up your Middle School Science class while staying focused on key concepts? These engaging anchoring activities, focused on Physical Science, will allow students to practice key concepts on top science concepts. Easily hook students' interests and facilitate meaningful discussions across your entire class!

★ You'll receive the ENTIRE Physical Science Bundle. That's 25 unique activities designed for all things Middle School Physical Science! ★

Included Phenomenal Anchors:

• States of Matter & Phase Changes
• Density & Buoyancy
• Chemical Reactions
• Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table
• Mixtures and Solutions
• Forces and Motion
• Newton's Laws of Motion
• Balanced and Unbalanced Forces
• Speed, Velocity, and Acceleration
• Energy Forms and Transformations
• Heat Transfer and Thermal Energy
• Waves and Wave Properties
• Sound Waves
• Light and Electromagnetic Waves
• Electricity and Circuits
• Magnetism and Magnetic Fields
• Gravity and Gravitational Force
• Conservation of Mass
• Conservation of Energy
• Potential and Kinetic Energy
• Physical vs Chemical Properties
• Synthetic Materials
• Temperature and Particle Motion
• Friction & Surfaces
• Simple Machines and Mechanical Advantage

Each Phenomenal Anchors Activity comes with:

✔ An expertly curated phenomenon (such as a Video, Reading, Demo, etc.)

✔ Digital Google Slides and Printable PDF Versions.

✔ Questions designed to ensure student understanding.

✔ Teacher Instructions - Easily facilitate and check for understanding!

What will the students be doing?

• Students will be given either a printed or digital answer sheet to fill out.
• Complete the anchoring phenomenon (Video, Reading, Demo, etc.)
• Students will individually respond to the “C.E.L.L.” squares
• Next, students will work in pairs or small groups to complete the discussion questions
• Finally, bring students back altogether to clear up misconceptions and explore together!

What materials are needed?

• Either 1 printed copy per student OR the digital version assigned
• Pencil or pen
• Students in groups/pairs
• Any demonstrations that may require materials will be outlined in the teacher instructions

When should I use this resource in my class?

✔ Fits easily at the beginning of your science unit!

✔ Perfect way to start a new content area, spark questions, and engage your students!

✔ Anytime you want to get students excited about science!

➡ Please note that this activity does assume you have NOT covered the unit's terminology & concepts beforehand. This is designed to be a supplemental resource not a sole source of teaching. This resource is designed to “kick off” a unit while you guide or facilitate science discussions. Use these on the first day of a new unit or topic for the best results!

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