6th Grade Basic Principles Printables (by date, oldest first)
Properties of Matter Reading Comprehension Passages with Questions Worksheets
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This detailed Properties of Matter Reading Comprehension Passage with Questions worksheet is a student-friendly resource that breaks down this complex science subject in a way that’s easy to understand.
It is ideal for students in grades 4, 5, 6, and 7, and covers essential topics which include:
- Physical properties (mass, volume, density, color, texture, shape)
- States of matter (solid, liquid, gas) and their characteristics
- Changes of state and effects of heating/cooling
- Chemical properties (flammability, reactivity)
- Special properties (conductivity, magnetism, solubility)
After reading, students can check their understanding of the subject through a variety of question types:
- Short answer questions to encourage deeper thinking
- Multiple-choice questions
- Application questions to help students apply what they’ve learned to real-world examples.
This is perfect for classwork, homework, assessments, or even test prep. It is a versatile tool for building both science knowledge and reading comprehension.
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Cicada's Life Cycle Nonfiction Article and Simple STEM Challenge
By Science and STEAM Team
Students will learn about the life cycle of cicadas! They will also learn about Brood X.
These amazing insects only appear every 17 years! There is an article, questions with an answer key, suggested videos, and even a simple STEM Challenge. Students are challenged to make a device that best muffles sound!!
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Valentine's Day Measuring the Speed of Light with Chocolate
By Science and STEAM Team
This resource gives directions for a cool science experiment: measuring the speed of light! It includes a worksheet for students to show their calculations and a poster of the electromagnetic spectrum.
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Back to School Common Science Misconceptions
By Science and STEAM Team
This common science misconceptions activity is a great way to start your science year!
The idea is that science always searches for the truth. Just because most people believe something, or for our whole lives we thought something was true doesn’t necessarily mean it is.
Students will learn to question everything.
There is a poster that explains what a misconception is, six common misconceptions and the fact, and a tips and suggestions sheet for teachers. There is also a follow-up worksheet for students to write a misconception and the fact surrounding that misconception.
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Air Plants Nonfiction Text NGSS 5-LS1-1
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This non-fiction text about air plants comes with questions so students can show what they know! It makes for a great independent or partner reading! There are also photo cards showing common air plants.
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Science Dictionary for Middle School: Engineering and Design Vocabulary Cards
By Science and STEAM Team
This Middle School NGSS resource has 58 different science vocabulary cards complete with definitions. Many cards have an image for those that are visual learners. Besides the Engineering and Design Cards, there are vocabulary cards for the Nature of Science. included are posters for each of the overarching areas (Engineering and Design and the Nature of Science) as well as individual standard posters for each Engineering and Design standard.
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Spring Cicada's Life Cycle Nonfiction Text and More
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Students will learn about the life cycle of the periodic cicadas! These amazing insects only appear every 17 years! There is an article, questions with an answer key, suggested videos, and more!
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Infrared Light Nonfiction Text and Hands-On Activities
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- Do you need materials to teach about infrared light that are fun and engaging?
- This resource comes with an informational text complete with graphics to aid in students' understanding of this hard concept.
- There are also instructions for several hands-on activities that will really get your students engaged and thinking.
- Materials needed: remote controls, infrared thermometers
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Light Energy: Ultraviolet Light Nonfiction Text and Hands-On Activities MS-P4-2
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- Do you need materials to teach about Ultraviolet Light that are fun and engaging?
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- Materials needed: sunglasses (one pair), black construction paper, UV color changing beads, plastic or leather cord, UV flashlight (optional)
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Light - LASER Handouts and Quiz
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This resource includes LASER terms handout for students, an electromagnetic spectrum worksheet and mini-poster. There is a uses of LASERs mini-poster. An end of unit LASERs quiz and answer key is included.
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Light Energy: Refraction Nonfiction Text and Hands-On Activities MS-P4-2
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- Do you need materials to teach about the refraction of light that are fun and engaging?
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- There are also instructions for four hands-on activities that will really get your students engaged and thinking.
- Materials needed: pencil, clear glass or beaker, water, magnifying glasses, regular glasses, penny, shallow bowl, tape, a container of water, prisms, and white paper
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Measuring Temperature Pdf and TpT Easel
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Current news articles are reporting that the new normal human body temperature is not 98.6. Students will read a brief article, have class discussions, and conduct research to find out more about "normal human" body temperatures! While not tied to a specific NGSS, this will get students thinking like scientists!
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Light Energy: Absorption Nonfiction Text and Hands-On Activity MS-P4-2
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- Materials needed: 2 soda cans per group (one black, one white - covered with paper or spray painted), long thermometers
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Photosynthesis Nonfiction Text and More
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This non-fiction text about photosynthesis comes with questions and a diagram so students can show what they know! It makes for a great independent or partner reading!
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Light Energy: Reflection Nonfiction Text and Hands-On Activities MS-P4-2
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- Do you need materials to teach about light reflection that are fun and engaging?
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- Materials needed: mirrors, laser pointer, flashlights, aluminum foil, spray bottle with water
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Mimicry Nonfiction Text for Reading Comprehension
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This non-fiction text about mimicry comes with questions so students can show what they know! It makes for a great independent or partner reading!
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5 Emergency Sub Plans for Middle School Science - Spring Edition
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This bundle of science sub plans will keep your students engaged while you are out. Materials are print and go. Each set includes reading passages and recording sheets (and sometimes a little extra). Your substitute doesn't need any prior knowledge of the subject matter to be successful!
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Science Dictionary for Middle School Bundle
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Does your middle school need consistent science vocabulary development across Earth, Life, and Physical Science classes? Then this is the resource for you! This bundle contains over 480 words that are used in teaching the NGSS. There are definitions as well as pictures on most cards. Teachers are encouraged to display each overarching area, then place the standard under the area along with the 'I can" bubble. The words for each standard should be placed under it. When used like this it encourages students to read, use, and spell words correctly during their assignments. There are also vocabulary sheets that can placed in student binders or notebooks.
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Valentine's Day Science for February BUNDLE!
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Save money and have lots of fun with your middle schoolers in February! Do this all
while learning or reviewing important science concepts!
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Spring Activities for Middle School Science
By Science and STEAM Team
Are you looking for spring science and STEAM challenges to do with your middle school students?
You can have more fun and save money, all while learning, with this bundle!
Several of the resources incorporate ELA too!
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