Physical Sciences Teaching Resources
An extensive collection of physical sciences teaching resources to use in the classroom. Within this collection, you will find teaching resources covering topics such as electricity, forces, light and sound, magnetism, movement, physics and simple machine. Display and use the variety of physical sciences themed posters, worksheets, activities, unit and lesson plans, PowerPoint activities and vocabulary word wall cards when learning about the different facets of physical sciences.
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Moving Materials Science Experiment Pack
Explore materials and how they behave with an engaging Moving Materials Science experiment pack.
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Using Simple Machines Worksheet Pack
Download a simple machines worksheet pack to use in the classroom when learning about simple machines and how they can help use solve everyday problems.
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Exploring Magnetic Forces with Picture Cards
Discover magnetic and non-magnetic things using flashcards featuring things that are magnetic and non-magnetic.
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Wheel of Heat Transfer Project
Explore the process of heat transfer with this engaging wheel of heat project.
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Uses of Magnets Booklet
Teach about everyday uses of magnets with this printable mini-book perfect for Year 4 science lessons.
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Gravity Poster
Teach students facts about gravity using this gravity poster perfect for Year 4 science lessons.
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High or Low Friction? Interactive Peg Cards
Explore high and low friction examples with your students using this set of 24 digital peg cards.
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Force and Motion Bingo
Play a forces and motion game with your students to reinforce key subject-specific vocabulary.
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Magnetism Crossword Puzzle
Use this magnetism crossword puzzle to reinforce the scientific vocabulary related this non-contact force.
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Electricity Word Wall Vocabulary
Use this teacher-created electricity resource to teach electricity-related vocabulary. Build a word wall with your students during your electricity lessons.
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Is It Magnetic? Sorting Activity
Use this sorting activity when classifying objects as magnetic or not magnetic.
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Insulators and Conductors Sorting Activity
Distinguish between electrical insulators and conductors with a picture-based sorting activity.
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Buoyancy Experiment – Sink or Swim
Use this practical float or sink science experiment when teaching your students about why some objects float in water while others sink.
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Force and Motion Experiment – Throwing, Dropping, Bouncing, Rolling
Use this hands-on force and motion experiment when teaching your students about how forces influence the movement of objects.
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Forms of Energy Poster
A poster to display in the classroom that shows different forms of energy.
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Which Force Is That? Worksheet
Use this forces worksheet to teach your Year 4 students about the common forces of friction, buoyancy and gravity.
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Electrical Safety Task Cards
Encourage safe behaviours when dealing with electrical devices with our printable Electrical Safety Task Cards.
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Electrical Safety Quiz
Ensure students are aware of the hazards surrounding the use of electrical devices in the Science lab with an Electrical Safety Quiz.
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Animals Surviving With Sound Research Project
Assign an Animal Sound Research Project to encourage your students to explore how animals use sound to survive in the wild.
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Observing Thermal Conduction Experiment
Teach students to make predictions about and observe thermal energy transfer through this conduction experiment.
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Hunting for Heat Sources Activity
Identify heat sources in the world around you with a printable Hunting for Heat Sources activity sheet.
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Shadow Walk Activity Pack (F-1)
Explore light and shadow while building science observation skills with a printable early years Shadow Walk Activity Pack.
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Sink or Float Experiment Pack (F-1)
Explore properties of matter and boost science inquiry skills with a Sink or Float Science Experiment.
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Science Experiment - Changing Shadows
Explore how shadows change throughout the day with this hands-on science experiment.
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Science Sparks - Year 3 Science Activity Cards
Give your students a little science boost with Science Sparks 3 – our newest set of fast finisher science activities for Year 3!
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Science Sparks - Year 1 Science Activities for Fast Finishers
Grow your students’ scientific understanding during classroom downtime with Science Sparks, a collection of Year 1 science activities for fast finishers.
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Natural and Human Made Heat Sources Sort
Explore the different man-made and natural heat sources with this sorting activity.
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Heat Energy Vocabulary Match Up Activity
Explore different heat energy vocabulary words with this definition and word match-up activity.
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Balanced and Unbalanced Forces Worksheet
Assess students' understanding of balanced and unbalanced forces with this force and motion quiz for Year 7 students.
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All About Friction Booklet
Teach your students about the force of friction with this printable mini-book perfect for Year 4 science lessons.
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Electrical Insulators Reading Comprehension Worksheet
Discover the shockingly interesting world of electrical insulators with our downloadable reading comprehension worksheet.
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Magnet Investigation Flipbook
Explore magnetic and non-magnetic materials and investigate the strength of magnets with this investigation flipbook.
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