Thames & Kosmos Forces & Interactions: Middle School Physics Classroom Kit

Grades 6–8

Bring the fun of physics to your middle school classroom! This kit makes it easy to integrate hands-on projects into your day by bringing you comprehensive lesson planning resources alongside all the building materials.

Designed to stand up to repeated use, the durable building system is ideal for educational settings. Each kit includes materials for up to 4 students.

The 116-page teacher guide includes detailed explanations and activity objectives to guide instruction. Each of the 10 physics and engineering design activities includes a lesson plan and illustrated, step-by-step assembly instructions.

Each activity is intended to be performed in one or two 4550 minute class periods. Activities are aligned to eight standards covered in NGSS middle school classrooms.

• MS-ESTS1-1 Engineering Design
• MS-ESTS1-2 Engineering Design
• MS-ESTS1-3 Engineering Design
• MS-ESTS1-4 Engineering Design
• MS-PS2-1 Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions
• MS-PS2-2 Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions
• MS-PS2-3 Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions
• MS-PS2-5 Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions

The kit includes 437 pieces, which come in a stackable plastic storage bin with sorting tray and building lid. Requires 2 AA batteries.