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STEM Bins® STEAM Bins® STEM Activities - Morning Work Tubs Early Finishers Boxes
The original STEM Bins® and STEAM Bins® for K-5th Elementary students are ideal hands-on engineering and STEM activities for:Early Finishers / Fast FinishersMorning Work / Morning Tubs / Soft StartsBrain BreaksEnrichment / Gifted and Talented ActivitiesMakerspacesTeam Building ActivitiesCentersWriting ExtensionsFine Motor PracticeIncentives or Fun FridaysCalm Down CornerLibrary Media Centers***TOP 20 ALL TIME BEST-SELLING RESOURCE ON TPT WITH OVER 30,000 5 STAR REVIEWS!***INCLUDES A FULL STEAM V
PreK - 6th
Engineering, Math, Writing
Science Interactive Notebook | 3rd 4th + 5th Grade | Back to School Science
See why over 20,000 teachers have purchased this science interactive notebook! The Science Interactive Notebook All in One Bundle is perfect for teachers who are looking to incorporate Interactive Science Notebooks in 3rd grade, 4th grade, or 5th grade science.▶ All of your upper elementary science notebook templates are in one place!There are SO many topics: safety and science practices, matter, mixtures, ecosystems, adaptations, life cycles, energy, light, force and motion, human body, earth,
3rd - 6th
Physical Science, Science
Water Bottle Flip STEM Challenge + STEM Activity
The ORIGINAL water bottle flip STEM activity and lab! Water bottle flip at school? Absolutely! Students will love this on-trend STEM challenge inspired by the popular YouTube water bottle flipping challenge where students toss a water bottle and attempt to land it straight up. Practice scientific method with some probability, fractions and data collection in the mix while having fun! This self-paced, low-prep, project based learning water bottle flip STEM challenge is print-and-go. Eac
3rd - 6th
Fractions, Science, Statistics
CCSS, NGSS
3.MD.B.4
, 5.NBT.A.3b
, 6.RP.A.3c
+9
All About Me Science Flask - First Day of School Science Activity
Engaging Back to School Science ActivityYour students will answer "all about me" questions within a flask graphic organizer. Students can color and attach an optional chemical reaction topper. Displaying the flasks on a bulletin board will make your science classroom pop! Science Distance Learning OptionThis resource also includes a digital Google™ Slide version of the flask graphic organizer. Included:➤ Printable "All About Me" Flask ➤ Optional Chemical Reaction Topper ➤ Digital "All About Me
5th - 8th
Biology, General Science
Also included in: Back to School Science | All About Me Bundle | Fun Bulletin Board
STEM Bins® Speed Builds STEM Activities - Morning Work Tubs, Early Finishers
Save over 50% with this STEM Bins Speed Builds Activities BUNDLE, ideal for hands-on morning work, morning tubs, or soft starts, early finishers, enrichment, and team building. Activities are designed to supplement my original STEM Bins pack. Challenge cards are compatible with the following 6 building materials:Pattern BlocksMini CupsLinking Cubes / Snap CubesBase Ten BlocksBuilding Bricks / LEGO bricksDominoesTwo different difficulty levels are provided: “Build it Flat” and “Build it Up” to a
PreK - 6th
Engineering, Math
Scientific Method Activity Paper Airplane Lab Easy Science Experiment Practice
This easy scientific method activity will get your kids excited about following the steps of the scientific method! This hands on unit includes a paper airplane science experiment lab, worksheets, math, STEM, & writing to provide a fun hands on science experiment. Click on the PREVIEW button to see more of what is included! ⭐ What is Included:information and outline for instructionsupply/materials listsample schedule for the activitiesvocabulary list and definitionsword wall cardsstudent v
4th - 6th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physics
First Day Jeopardy With A TWIST Game Template | Editable Interactive Activity
Add excitement to your classroom using this First Day Jeopardy With A TWIST Game Template! This engaging activity has been used with students from 1st through 12th grade and brings a fun twist to traditional review games, perfect for building community and boosting classroom engagement.Use this fun, engaging game for the first day of class or any time throughout the year as an exciting review game. It is not your usual jeopardy style game-- there's a twist!This zip file includes 3 versions of th
1st - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences, For All Subjects
Scientific Method Activities, Science Lab Safety, Science Tools, CER | 5th Grade
This Back to School in 5th grade science, start with scientific method activities, science experiments, CER, science tools, lab safety, and more! With the Intro to Science unit, your students will learn important basics like science safety, science tools, measurement, data analysis, and science practices using the scientific method or the C-E-R (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) approach. iLearn Science is better than ever!▶ Added more exploration stations ▶ Updated slides ▶ New differentiated notes b
4th - 6th
General Science, Science
Project Based Learning Activity: Island Survival (PBL) Now for Google Classroom
Project Based Learning Activity: Island SurvivalThis project based learning (PBL) activity integrates elements of science, ELA, and social studies into a student-centered adventure that combines imagination, creativity, and problem solving skills as they try and survive mysteriously arriving on an island. There are 16 activities (1 page for almost each one) for students to complete. Each page involves a problem or idea they must solve, recreate, or answer. Pages can vary from writing, map ski
2nd - 6th
English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies
Physical Science Curriculum - Full Year Integrated Physics and Chemistry Course
This no-prep paper AND digital paperless bundle is a complete physical science curriculum with ALL of the notes, labs, activities, practices, projects, quizzes, and tests you need to teach an entire year of a physical science course or integrated physics and chemistry course.Every major physical science/IPC unit is covered and listed below. Everything is provided for two levels – CP (College Prep, or on grade level) and Honors (advanced) to aid in differentiating for varying levels of students.
8th - 10th
Physical Science
NGSS
MS-PS3-4
, HS-PS1-8
, HS-PS1-1
+33
Plant and Animal Cells - Print and Digital Science Activities for Teaching Cells
Looking for easy-to-use resources for teaching plant and animal cells? Or are you just searching for a few activities to supplement your existing cells curriculum? These science activities are just what you need! The perfect addition to your science activities toolkit! Whether you're looking to supplement your existing curriculum or need a complete set of teaching tools, these science activities offer a blend of convenience and quality! Whether you're introducing the topic or diving deeper, th
4th - 6th
Biology, General Science, Science
Animal Pop Art Coloring Pages - Summer & Back To School Art Activity
Fun Pop Art activity for the students to design fun animal artworksThis set includes: ( see preview)- 45 Coloring pages with 3 different designs per animal - animals included: giraffe, elephant, dog, cat, wolf, chicken, turtle, kangaroo, pig, butterfly, rabbit, horse, cow, eagle, salamander - 5 sheets with Pattern Examples - 2 example results ✨Check out my Autumn Animals here: Autumn Animal Pop Art ✨Check out my Jungle Pop Art Animals here: Jungle Animal Pop ArtEarly Finisher Activities, Pop
PreK - 8th
Biology, Visual Arts
Also included in: Back To School Pop Art Bundle - Fun Art Activity Bundle
Ecosystems & Food Webs Science Stations | 4th Grade 5th Grade Activity TEKS NGSS
Get ready to facilitate learning with informative, easy prep centers! Ecosystems and Food Webs Science Stations includes 9 stations all about food webs and ecosystem interactions. Includes guided student sheets, an answer key, quicker prep, and improved activities for your class! 9 StationsRead It: Read about food webs and abiotic and biotic components of a koala’s ecosystem. Answer questions. Create It: Use a table with information to construct a food web. Watch It: Watch a video and classify
4th - 6th
Biology, Environment, Science
NGSS
5-PS3-1
Editable Jeopardy Template Google Slides & PowerPoint Test Prep Game Keep Scores
This Jeopardy template is different from the others because you can keep team scores! All you have to do is add questions to whatever topic you cover in class. It is also different from most others because the value amount will disappear after it has been clicked, preventing a question from being asked again. This is also the only Jeopardy Template on TPT that has a reset button and the only one that gives both classic jeopardy and a modern looking bright pastel theme! Extremely Major Update
1st - 12th
English Language Arts, For All Subjects, Science
Back to School Activity - Ice Breaker - First Day of School Activity
Looking for something different for back to school? This is the BEST back to school, first day activity, EVER. I use this on the first day of class, every year! In this engaging activity, you'll set the stage by reading a dramatic story where students are aboard a chartered jet plane that's flying over the Amazon Rainforest. Trouble strikes, and students will be forced to make decisions about which items THEY believe will help them survive in a dangerous trek through the Amazon. A very differe
6th - 12th
For All Subjects, Science
Solar System Create, Facts, and Fill Ins on a String Interactive Science Fun!
Solar System: On A String Interactive {Create, Facts, and Fill Ins} The entire solar system is included in this pack.Once assembled your students will love that it will actually look like the solar system in the order in which the planets appear. There are dashed guidelines for cutting and on the back of each planet is a fill ins page. Requires 8.5 by 11 paper total of 14 pages – one set of full color art and one set of black line art for your students to color. The back of each planet asks –
K - 8th
Astronomy, Reading
Candy Labs | Scientific Method + Variables | End of the Year Science Experiments
Whether it's the end of the year or your matter unit, it's an excellent time for Candy Science Labs activities! Focus on the scientific method, variables, tools, and scientific observations with candy. You won't just get a "wow, cool" with these investigations. Students are doing some serious science!Study physical science concepts while focusing on identifying variables, measurement, collecting and recording data, and drawing conclusions.Most students need a lot of practice with scientific prac
3rd - 6th
Science
Science Project: Habitat Animal triorama for kids Craft activity diorama
Habitat triorama Get ready to embark on an exciting journey into the enchanting world of animal habitats! Engage your students in a fun and educational activity that brings nature right into your classroom. With 15 unique habitats and four adorable animal species per habitat, your students will have a blast exploring the diversity of the animal kingdom. The habitats are: arctic, antarctic, mountain, farm, freshwater, beach, desert, savannah, forest, rainforest, sea and city. This hands-on cra
1st - 9th
Science
Human Body Systems Unit Grades 4-7 Body Systems Reading Worksheet Project Lesson
Teach the human body systems with this complete human body unit! Perfect for grades 4 5 6 7, these human body worksheets, skeletal system readings, and digestive system activities make teaching body systems easy and engaging. This Human Body Systems Unit provides everything you need to teach body systems from start to finish, without piecing together lessons or creating materials from scratch. This print and digital unit includes lessons, readings, hands-on labs, graphic organizers, assessments,
4th - 7th
Anatomy, Biology, Science
CCSS, NGSS
RST.6-8.1
, RST.6-8.2
, RST.6-8.4
+5
Science Emergency Sub Plans BUNDLE | 4th 5th Grade Science Sub Plan Worksheets
This science sub plans bundle is for 4th and 5th grade science. Prep it in advance as an emergency sub plans or use them on the go. Sometimes you just can’t be at school. In your absence, your guest teacher and students can carry on with meaningful learning while building schema! There is plenty to do with these lessons! The National Parks Science Sub Plans Bundle includes 5 easy prep sub plans. Print, copy, and go!This resource includes:Quick Prep InfoLesson Directions and ScriptChallenging t
4th - 6th
Informational Text, Science
STEM Activities Projects BUNDLE Design Challenges April Easter Earth Day STEM
This collection of fun and engaging STEM design challenges includes so many seasonal STEM design challenge activities that will engage your students every month of the year! We understand that finding the time to incorporate STEM challenges into your curriculum can sometimes be difficult. That's why this FULL YEAR STEM BUNDLE includes MORE THAN 60 STEM DESIGN CHALLENGES, each with a close reading passage that will seamlessly allow you to tie together the curriculum by giving you rigorous text
3rd - 6th
Close Reading, Engineering, Science
ALL the Doodle Sheets SCIENCE Grades 3-6 - EASY TO USE Notes! with PPTs
INCLUDED in this download: 47 Science Doodle Sheets Two versions of all 47 sheets included:
Interactive Notebook Size and large 8.5 x 11 size 47 PowerPoints – to show students the KEY These flat doodle sheets are different than my foldables. It is the same content but in a flat sheet format. They make great reviews after the foldables and also can be used as an anchor chart. Enlarge them to poster size and laminate for amazing posters for your room and use in a station! So many possibilitie
3rd - 6th
Earth Sciences, General Science, Physical Science
Human Body Systems Project & Lift-the-Flap Model w/ Human Body Reading Passages
Looking for an engaging human body project for kids that covers body systems, organs, and nonfiction reading? This life-size human body model activity is the perfect blend of hands-on science, leveled reading, and informational writing—ideal for grades 2–6 and adaptable for learners from preschool to high school! This is a teacher-favorite unit because it combines fun, learning, and creativity in a way that truly sticks. Students are fascinated by what’s going on inside their bodies—and t
3rd - 6th
Anatomy, Biology, Science
STEM Activities Challenge Projects Team Building Engineering Design Process
If your students enjoy doing STEM or STEAM activities, they will LOVE this set of 5 fully-planned out challenges! All five themed STEM challenges center around the story of a shipwrecked traveler stranded on a deserted island. After watching an introductory “movie trailer” and hearing the story of the shipwreck, students will read five of the traveler's diary entries. Each entry will challenge them to design and build something to help him survive and get back to civilization! These STEM chall
4th - 7th
Engineering, Physical Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
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About Middle School Science Resources
On TPT (Teachers Pay Teachers), Middle School Science Resources helps teachers find ready-to-use materials for grades 6-8 science instruction. These resources may support topics like scientific method, life science, physical science, and earth science. Many are designed to make complex ideas more accessible for middle school learners. They also give teachers flexible options for whole-group lessons, independent practice, and review.
Teachers can find lesson plans, task cards, doodle notes, labs, quizzes, and sub plans that fit a range of classroom needs. These formats are helpful because they break science concepts into manageable pieces and keep students actively involved. Many resources include answer keys, student recording sheets, and print-and-go pages that save planning time. For teachers balancing pacing and engagement, that kind of support can make a big difference.
In the classroom, a teacher might use these materials to introduce a new unit, reinforce vocabulary, or provide a quick review before a quiz. A ready-made set can be printed for stations, small groups, or substitute plans without extra prep. That makes it easier to keep lessons moving, even on busy days. It also gives students clear structure while the teacher focuses on checking understanding and offering support.
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