Speed and Collisions Activity Pack
For teachers who love options.
4th grade and 5th grade
Here's what you'll get:
→ Speed and Energy Collisions STEM Unit
→ Collisions Article
→ Speed Vocab Task Cards
Build Stronger Understanding Through Practice
These activities help students work with key science concepts in a clear, hands-on way, so they can apply what they’re learning with more confidence.
Teachers love it!
Pam B.
My students were so engaged in learning with this resource. It was so exciting to see my students enjoying each activity. Great resource.
Carla K.
Great resource, very helpful to my students!!!!!!!
Let's make sure this is the right fit.
Who is this for?
This resource is a great fit if you want:
- 4th and 5th grade activities
- Flexible options for teaching speed, energy, and collisions
- A variety of activities for differentiation
- Supplements to your curriculum
- A ready-to-use STEM unit, a reading article, and vocabulary task cards
- Simple, engaging activities without building everything from scratch
Who is this NOT for?
This resource is probably not the right fit if you’re looking for:
- Day-by-day lesson plans
- Formal assessments or tests
- Activities for grades other than 4th–5th
It’s designed to supplement your existing curriculum with flexible activities.
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$12.95 ADD TO CARTMaterials you'll need
Per pair: Crash Course investigation
- 1 pullback toy car (a regular toy car works too)
- 1 penny
- 1 large book (or 3 small books stacked)
- Masking tape
- Meter stick or ruler
- Optional: toy car track, Sticky Tack
Per team of 2–4: Ready? Set. Collide! investigation
- 1 Styrofoam cup
- 1 large marble
- 1 meter stick
- 2 12-inch rulers with a groove (or a toy car track)
- 1–3 books (no more than 7 cm tall)
- Scissors
- Marker
- Post-it notes
Per team of 2–3: Design a Seatbelt challenge
- 1 Hall’s carriage
- 1 action figure (3–5 inches)
- Building materials: tape (various types), rubber bands, paper clips, cardboard, pipe cleaners, string or yarn
