Middle School Basic Principles Activities (by date, latest first)
Heat Transfer and Thermal Energy Adapted Notes and Review
By Sign with me TOD
In this product, students will learn about thermal energy. In the beginning of the product, matter is reviewed and how matter can be seen in three different forms - solid, liquid, and gas. Students will then review how matter changes. Thermal energy will be introduced in this product. Students will then discuss the meaning of thermal energy, how heat flows from warmer to colder objects and examples will be provided. Students will then be provided with visual examples to help them understand this process. Students will be provided with thermal energy examples and how heat moves. Students will learn there there are different forms of energy such as light, electrical, mechanical, sound, and chemical, and will learn how all of those forms change to thermal energy. Examples along with pictures are provided. Students will also learn the many ways thermal energy is used throughout out day to day life that we don't think about. Throughout the product, students will be asked comprehension questions that include short answer and multiple choice to ensure comprehension.
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Microscope Observation Recording Sheet
By Mr. Lee's Learners
Recording sheets for your students to use while they are using microscopes to make observations. One set of sheets has spaces for your students to draw a picture that they see with the microscope. This is available with and without directions (Preview pages 1 and 2) The other set of sheets has space for your students to draw what the specimen looks like with just their eyes and using the microscope to compare the differences.
Light Energy Bundle Reflection, Absorption, and Refraction MS-P4-2
By Science and STEAM Team
- Do you need materials to teach about light reflection, absorption, and refraction that are fun and engaging?
- This resource comes with three informational texts complete with graphics to aid in students' understanding of this concept.
- There are 9 hands-on activities with instructions that will really get your students engaged and thinking.
- Materials needed: mirrors, laser pointer, flashlights, aluminum foil, spray bottle with water, 2 soda cans per group (one black, one white - covered with paper or spray painted), long thermometers, 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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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?
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5 Emergency Sub Plans for Middle School Science - Spring Edition
By Science and STEAM Team
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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Light Energy: Reflection Nonfiction Text and Hands-On Activities MS-P4-2
By Science and STEAM Team
- Do you need materials to teach about light reflection that are fun and engaging?
- This resource comes with an informational text complete with graphics to aid in students' understanding of this concept.
- There are also instructions for several hands-on activities that will really get your students engaged and thinking.
- Materials needed: mirrors, laser pointer, flashlights, aluminum foil, spray bottle with water
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Light Energy: Absorption Nonfiction Text and Hands-On Activity MS-P4-2
By Science and STEAM Team
- Do you need an activity to teach about the absorption of light that is fun and engaging?
- This resource comes with an informational text complete with graphics to aid in students' understanding of this concept.
- There is a hands-on activity that will really get your students engaged, collecting data, and thinking.
- Materials needed: 2 soda cans per group (one black, one white - covered with paper or spray painted), long thermometers
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Light Energy: Refraction Nonfiction Text and Hands-On Activities MS-P4-2
By Science and STEAM Team
- Do you need materials to teach about the refraction of light that are fun and engaging?
- This resource comes with an informational text complete with graphics to aid in students' understanding of this concept.
- 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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Inherited Traits Lesson and Family Scavenger Hunt and More!
By Science and STEAM Team
- Are you looking for a fun way for students to learn about inherited traits?
- These no-prep activities are perfect, and your class will have lots of fun with this NGSS aligned lesson!
- Your students will learn about inherited traits that people display and conduct an engaging family scavenger hunt!
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Light Energy: Ultraviolet Light Nonfiction Text and Hands-On Activities MS-P4-2
By Science and STEAM Team
- Do you need materials to teach about Ultraviolet Light that are fun and engaging?
- This resource comes with an informational text complete with graphics to aid in students' understanding of this concept.
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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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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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This heat transfer resource contains two lessons and multiple investigations with matter. It is NOT a print and go lesson. You will need to gather materials such as plastic cups, food coloring, stones, wood, plastic, coins, hairdryer electrical circuits, etc.
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Spring Cicada's Life Cycle Nonfiction Text and More
By Science and STEAM Team
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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Animal Adaptations How Do Birds Survive in Winter for Use with Google Slides™
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Students will learn about adaptations that birds make in order to survive the cold winter months. Students will watch a video, complete a Webquest, and compare and contrast a bird's chance of survival with another bird's chance.
You can share this resource with your students through Google Classroom™ or Google Drive™. Students can then type directly on this document and share it back with you.
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STEM Challenge Make a Model of a Newly Discovered Animal
By Science and STEAM Team
Your students will love making a model of a newly discovered animal with this STEM Challenge! Students will read a card telling them what habitat they are in and what they need to "observe." Then they will take "field notes." Included are teacher tips and suggestions, task cards, directions for the challenge, and a sheet for students to take notes on, and a rubric so students can self-evaluate their work.
*This activity is included in our fourth grade life science unit.
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Your students will love creating a structure that will survive an "earthquake" with this STEM Challenge! Included are teacher tips and suggestions and directions for the challenge.
*This activity is included in our fourth grade earth science unit.
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Food Chains and Food Webs for Use with Google Slides™
By Science and STEAM Team
This science at home resource is perfect for the class using Google Classroom™ with students. Students will be able to go to the San Diego Zoo virtually. Students will be able to learn about different animals by watching videos, viewing live webcams, and reading articles. You can share this resource through Google Classroom™ or Google Drive™. Students can write directly on the document and then share it back with you.
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The Science Behind the Sports of Surfing, Skateboarding, Rock Climbing, & Karate
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In this summer's sports competitions, there will be four new sports added. One is a sport important to Japanese culture; karate. The other three are in hopes of drawing a younger viewing crowd: skateboarding, rock climbing, and surfing. The high-interest non-fiction texts are perfect for the end of the year, summer school, and summer camp!
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By Science and STEAM Team
Your students will love using Morse Code to send a message with this STEM Challenge! Included are teacher tips and suggestions, directions for the challenge, and a sheet for students to complete their plans on
*This activity is included in our fourth grade physical science unit.
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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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