Middle School Science Resources

Australia's Iconic Landforms: Formation and Features

Contains Guided Notes: Landform Profiles, Introductory Reading: The Shaping of a Continent, Station 1: Uluru - The Island Mountain, +6 more

Science, Earth & Space Science

Grades 6-8

Artemis II: The Journey Home

Contains Answer Key, Comprehension & Analysis Quiz, Mission Sequence Flow Map, +2 more

Science, Earth & Space Science

Grades 6-8

Introduction to Weather Mapping & Prediction

Contains Predicting Weather Patterns Worksheet, Quick-Check: Weather Map Exit Ticket, Weather Map Symbol Reference & Analysis, +1 more

Science, Earth & Space Science, Environmental Science

Grades 6-8

Photosynthesis: Floating Leaf Disc Lab Assessment

Contains Answer Key and Feedback, Conclusion and CER, Data Analysis: Rate of Photosynthesis, +3 more

Science, Earth & Space Science

Grades 6-8

Artemis II: Journey Around the Moon

Contains Comprehension Check & Exit Ticket, Mission Goals Graphic Organizer, Reading Passage: The Artemis II Mission, +2 more

Science, Earth & Space Science

Grades 6-8

The Law of Conservation of Energy

Contains Check for Understanding: Energy Scenarios, Conservation of Energy Lab Simulation, Energy Transformation Flow Maps, +2 more

Science, Earth & Space Science

Grades 6-8

Mass Extinctions in Earth's History

Contains Cause and Effect: The Permian vs. Cretaceous, Comparing the Extinction Events, Mass Extinction Review Quiz, +3 more

Science, Earth & Space Science

Grades 6-8

Earth's Albedo Effect and Climate Feedback

Contains Station 1: The Mechanics of Reflection, Station 2: The Ice-Albedo Feedback Loop, Station 3: Urban Heat Islands & Albedo, +1 more

Science, Environmental Science, Earth & Space Science

Grades 6-8

Energy Transfer and Conservation: A Station Rotation

Contains Station 1: Kinetic vs. Potential Energy, Station 2: The Three Methods of Heat Transfer, Station 3: The Law of Conservation of Energy, +4 more

Science, Environmental Science, Earth & Space Science

Grades 6-8

Why Do Fruits Exist? Seed Dispersal and Animal Attraction

Contains Comprehension & Analysis, Reading Passage: The Purpose of Fruit, Seed Dispersal Strategy Chart, +2 more

Science, Earth & Space Science

Grades 6-8

Antarctica's Prehistoric Past: Topography and Dinosaur Fossils

Contains Evidence-Based Synthesis: The Antarctic Mystery, Mapping Activity: Fossil Sites on Modern Terrain, Reading: From Tropical Forests to Frozen Tundra, +1 more

Social Studies, Science, Geography, Earth & Space Science

Grades 6-8

Natural Disasters in Southeast Asia: Geography and Impact

Contains Exit Ticket: Quick Check, Human and Economic Impact Analysis, Introductory Reading: The Ring of Fire and Monsoons, +2 more

Science, Earth & Space Science

Grades 6-8

Introduction to Homeostasis: Balance in Living Systems

Contains Cellular Transport & Equilibrium Worksheet, Exit Ticket: Homeostasis Summary, Guided Notes: Homeostasis and Feedback Loops, +2 more

Science, Life Science & Biology

Grades 6-8

Strawberry DNA Extraction Lab

Contains Analysis & Conclusion, Background Reading: Why Strawberries?, Data Collection & Observation, +2 more

Science, Life Science & Biology

Grades 6-8

Animal Instinctual Behaviors for Survival

Contains Behavior Comparison Table, Case Study: The Instinct to Survive, Comprehension and Analysis Quiz, +2 more

Science, Life Science & Biology

Grades 6-8

The Nervous System: Sensory, Integration, and Motor Output

Contains Check for Understanding: Exit Ticket, Labeling the Pathway, Sensory to Motor Matching, +2 more

Science, Life Science & Biology

Grades 6-8

The Science of Straighter Smiles: Braces and Retainers

Contains Diagram and Vocabulary Match, Orthodontist for a Day: Case Studies, Reading: How Orthodontics Work, +2 more

Other, Science, Career & Technical Education, Life Science & Biology

Grades 6-8

Pike Fishing: The Freshwater Predator

Contains Exit Ticket: Pike Fishing Summary, Informational Reading: The Northern Pike, Pike Fishing Gear & Strategy Analysis, +2 more

Science, Life Science & Biology

Grades 6-8

Pulmonary and Systemic Circulation: The Double Loop System

Contains Circulation Diagram: Labeling and Coloring, Data Analysis and Exit Ticket, Introduction to the Double Loop System, +2 more

Science, Life Science & Biology

Grades 6-8

Conservation of Energy: Principles and Applications

Contains Energy Conservation Problem Solving, Energy Efficiency & 'Lost' Energy Exit Ticket, Energy Transformation Reading & Analysis, +2 more

Science, Life Science & Biology

Grades 6-8

Matter Cycles and Energy Flow in Ecosystems

Contains Comprehension & Modeling Questions, Exit Ticket: Matter vs. Energy, Guided Notes & Cycle Comparison, +2 more

Science, Life Science & Biology

Grades 6-8

Firefly Flirting

Fireflies use light to attract mates, with males flashing unique patterns to signal females.

Science, Life Science & Biology

Grades 6-8

Extreme Altitude Physiology

At high altitudes, the human body struggles due to less oxygen in the air.

Science, Life Science & Biology

Grades 6-8

Your Immune System: The Body's Defender

Your immune system is a complex network that protects you from germs and helps you heal from injuries.

Science, Life Science & Biology

Grades 6-8

Exploring Chemical Energy: Bonds, Reactions, and Real-World Uses

Contains Chemical Energy Concept Map, Chemical Energy in Everyday Life, Exothermic vs. Endothermic Sorting Task, +2 more

Science, Chemistry

Grades 6-8

Liquid Oxygen

Oxygen is usually a gas, but it can become a liquid if it gets cold enough.

Science, Chemistry

Grades 6-8

States Of Matter

Matter is made of atoms and molecules and exists mainly as solids, liquids, or gases.

Science, Chemistry

Grades 6-8

Naming Chemical Compounds

Naming compounds is like learning a new language, but it can be simple if you follow the rules.

Science, Chemistry

Grades 6-8

Distinguish Between Physical And Chemical Changes: Physical And Chemical Changes

Physical changes alter the appearance of a substance without changing its chemical composition.

Science, Chemistry

Grades 6-8

Nuclear Fission

Nuclear fission is when an atom's nucleus splits, releasing a lot of energy.

Science, Chemistry

Grades 6-8

Classifying Matter

Elements are pure substances that can't be broken down, like gold or carbon.

Science, Chemistry

Grades 6-8

Physical And Chemical Changes

Physical changes alter a substance's appearance without creating a new substance.

Science, Chemistry

Grades 6-8

Periodic Table History

The periodic table organizes elements by their atomic number and properties.

Science, Chemistry

Grades 6-8

Understanding Decantation

Decantation is a way to separate mixtures by letting heavier parts sink and pouring off the lighter parts.

Science, Science, Chemistry

Grades 6-8

Identifying Gases

Gases can be identified by their unique properties, like color and smell, and how they react with other substances.

Science, Chemistry

Grades 6-8

The Atomic Bomb

Atomic bombs are strong bombs that use nuclear reactions to make big explosions.

Science, Social Studies, Chemistry, World History

Grades 6-8