NGSS Physical Science (Grades 6–9)
NGSS Physical Science (Grades 6–9)
Forces, simple machines and energy with investigations and calculations — phenomena-based physical science.
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Curriculum fit
Aligned to NGSS physical science
Explanations, investigations and graded questions develop core ideas, practices and crosscutting concepts.
How to teach it
A suggested teaching sequence
- Start from experienceEveryday examples of forces and energy make the physics intuitive.
- Introduce the modelClear explanations and diagrams connect observation to theory.
- Investigate & measurePractical tasks build data-handling and working-scientifically skills.
- Consolidate with questionsCalculation and explanation tasks secure understanding, with answer keys.
What’s covered
Skills & topics inside
- Forces & motion
- Simple machines
- Energy & work
- Waves & particles
- Practical investigations
Differentiation & assessment
Built to work for every learner
Step-by-step examples support pupils who find calculation daunting, while extension questions and investigations challenge those ready for more rigour — all with answer keys to speed up marking.
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Frequently asked questions
Do these align to Common Core and NGSS?
Yes. Skills and topics support the Common Core State Standards and, for science, the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). They work across states whatever your local standards require.
Are calculations scaffolded?
Yes. Worked examples support students who find calculation hard, with extensions for those ready for more.
What will I receive, and can I reuse it?
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