Balloon Race Car Physics STEM Lab PHY05

Physical Science Energy STEM Bundle PHY

Middle School Physics & Energy STEM Bundle: 5 complete lab packets (15 pages total) connecting potential energy, impulse, wind power, solar heat, & friction. Bring middle school physics and physical science standards to life with the complete Physical Science & Energy STEM Lab Bundle (PHY01–PHY05)! Designed specifically for Grades 6–8, this comprehensive 15-page bundle delivers 5 hands-on, high-impact physics labs that connect potential energy, kinetic energy, forces, motion, energy transformations, and thermal physics to real-world engineering challenges. Students explore elastic potential energy, impulse-momentum cushioning, wind turbine aerodynamic lift, solar radiant heat absorption, and Newton's Third Law thrust propulsion through engaging physical science testing competitions! Each lab follows our signature clean 3-page packet format: Page 1 Teacher Guide, Page 2 Student Mission Blueprint Workspace, and Page 3 Testing Log & Scientific Reflection. 📦 What Is Included in This 5-Lab Bundle (15 Pages Total)? PHY01: Rubber Band Catapult Elastic Potential Energy STEM Lab — Elastic potential energy, Hooke's Law stretch, fulcrum mechanics, trajectory angles, and average launch distance. PHY02: Egg Drop Lander Impulse Cushioning STEM Lab — Impulse-momentum theorem, collision time extension, crumple zones, terminal velocity drag, and impact speed math. PHY03: Wind Turbine Blade Aerodynamics STEM Lab — Kinetic to electrical energy transformation, aerodynamic lift vs. drag, blade pitch angles, and voltage output improvement math. PHY04: Solar Oven Thermal Radiation STEM Lab — Radiant heat transfer, light absorption vs. reflection, greenhouse convection trapping, thermal insulation, and heating rate math. PHY05: Balloon Race Car Force and Friction STEM Lab — Newton's Third Law (Action-Reaction), thrust propulsion, axle friction reduction, and average velocity calculations. 📐 Core STEM Concepts & Applied Math Covered: Potential Energy & Kinetic Energy Transformations Impulse, Momentum, Impact Cushioning, and Drag Dynamics Aerodynamic Lift, Pitch Angles, and Electrical Energy Generation Radiant Heat Transfer, Reflection, Absorption, and Greenhouse Trapping Newton's Laws of Motion, Friction Control, and Velocity Calculations 💡 Why Teachers Love This Bundle: Plug-and-Play Uniformity: Every packet features a standard, clean layout that students can navigate independently, freeing you to facilitate lab stations! Low-Cost Materials: Built entirely around everyday budget-friendly supplies (craft sticks, rubber bands, straws, balloons, bottles, cardboard, foil, and tape). Print-Ready: Zip file containing 5 high-resolution, print-ready PDF files (15 Total Pages).