6th Grade Activities

Properties of Matter Reading Comprehension Passage & Questions 6th, 7th, 8th

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TWFScience

Tackle literacy and science by having your students read and answer questions from a scientific article about The Properties of Matter. Questions include knowledge (direct from the paper), thinking, connecting, application, and open-ended varieties.This resource covers the following topics:Definitio

6th - 8th Physical Education, Science, General Science

Also included in: Matter and the Particle Theory - 5E Lesson Bundle | States of Matter

Science Mystery Task Cards - Ecosystem Imbalance

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TWFScience

Science Mystery Task Cards - Ecosystem Imbalance"Welcome, Ecosystem Explorers! A once-thriving local pond ecosystem is in trouble. Fish populations are declining, plant life is dying, and the water quality is deteriorating. The community is concerned and needs your help. Your task is to investigate

6th - 9th Science, Biology, Earth Sciences

NGSS MS-LS2-2, MS-LS2-4, MS-LS2-5

Science Mystery Task Cards - Ecosystem Adventure Quest

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TWFScience

Science Mystery Task Cards - Ecosystem Adventure Quest"Welcome, Eco-Detectives! Bountiful Meadow, a thriving virtual ecosystem, has recently experienced a drop in animal populations. Your task is to follow the trail of clues, solve the puzzles, and uncover the hidden factors disrupting this delicate

6th - 9th Science, Biology, Earth Sciences

NGSS MS-LS2-2, MS-LS2-4, MS-LS2-5

Valentine's Day Science Activities | 6 Activities | 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Grade

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TWFScience

Valentine's Day - Themed Science ActivitiesIntroducing the "Valentine's Day Science Pack," an innovative collection of themed activities designed to engage middle school students in exploring a range of scientific concepts through the lens of Valentine's Day. This unique activity pack offers a sweet

5th - 10th Science, Chemistry, General Science

NGSS MS-PS1-1, MS-PS1-2, MS-PS1-4+8

Also included in: Valentine's Day Science Activities | STEM, Project, Readings | High School

Paper Chair STEM Engineering Challenge | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade MIDDLE SCHOOL

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TWFScience

Unleash the Power of STEM with the Paper Chair Challenge: An Engineering Adventure for 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade - Middle School Students!The Challenge: A Journey of DiscoveryThe Paper Chair Challenge is not just an activity; it’s a journey into the process of design, innovation, and resilience. Stude

6th - 8th Science, General Science, Physical Science

NGSS MS-PS1-1, MS-PS2-2, MS-PS2-4+4

Also included in: STEM Engineering Challenge Bundle | NGSS 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Hands-On Science

Paper Bridge STEM Engineering Challenge | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade MIDDLE SCHOOL

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TWFScience

Elevate Your Science Curriculum with the Paper Bridge Challenge: A Structural Engineering Quest for 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade - Middle School Students!The Challenge:Equipped with nothing more than paper and a limited supply of tape, students are tasked to engineer a bridge that can support the weight

6th - 8th Science, General Science, Physical Science

NGSS MS-PS2-2, MS-PS2-4, MS-ETS1-1+3

Also included in: Start of the Year MIDDLE School Science Bundle | Icebreakers and Activities

Egg Drop STEM Engineering Challenge | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade MIDDLE SCHOOL

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TWFScience

Elevate Your Science Curriculum with the Egg Drop Challenge: A Physics Exploration for 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade - Middle School Students!The Challenge:Using everyday materials such as straws, tape, and paper, students are challenged to engineer a contraption that can protect a raw egg from the forces

6th - 8th Science, General Science, Physical Science

NGSS MS-PS2-2, MS-PS2-4, MS-ETS1-1+3

Also included in: STEM Engineering Challenge Bundle | NGSS 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Hands-On Science

Pendulum Period Investigation Lab - MIDDLE and HIGH SCHOOL Science

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TWFScience

Swing into Physics: The Pendulum Lab Experiment – A Kinematic Quest for High School Students!This resource has been crafted to immerse your students in the world of Physics, offering a tangible application of STEM education through an experiential learning approach.The Experiment:Using a string, a w

6th - 11th Science, General Science, Physical Science

NGSS MS-ETS1-1, MS-ETS1-2, MS-ETS1-3+9

Straw Tower STEM Engineering Challenge | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade MIDDLE SCHOOL

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TWFScience

Elevate Your Science Curriculum with the Straw Tower Challenge: A Structural Engineering and Physics Adventure for 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade - Middle School Students!The Challenge:Using a bundle of straws, some paper clips, and a limited amount of tape, students are tasked with constructing a freestan

6th - 8th Science, General Science, Physical Science

NGSS MS-PS2-2, MS-PS2-4, MS-ETS1-1+3

Also included in: STEM Engineering Challenge Bundle | NGSS 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Hands-On Science

Marshmallow Catapult STEM Engineering Challenge | 6th, 7th, 8th MIDDLE SCHOOL

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TWFScience

Elevate Your Science Curriculum with the Marshmallow Catapult Challenge: A Structural Engineering and Physics Adventure for 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade - Middle School Students!The Challenge:Using spoons and rubber bands, students are tasked to engineer a catapult capable of launching a marshmallow. As

6th - 8th Science, General Science, Physical Science

NGSS MS-PS2-2, MS-PS2-4, MS-PS3-1+6

Also included in: STEM Engineering Challenge Bundle | NGSS 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Hands-On Science

Aluminum Foil Boat STEM Engineering Challenge | 6th, 7th, 8th MIDDLE SCHOOL

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TWFScience

Elevate Your Science Curriculum with the Aluminum Foil Boat Challenge: A Structural Engineering and Physics Adventure for 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade - Middle School Students!The Challenge:Using only with two sheets of aluminum foil, students are tasked with constructing a boat that can float on water w

6th - 8th Science, General Science, Physical Science

NGSS MS-PS2-2, MS-PS2-4, MS-ETS1-1+3

Also included in: STEM Engineering Challenge Bundle | NGSS 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Hands-On Science

Pasta Tower STEM Engineering Challenge | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade MIDDLE SCHOOL

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TWFScience

Elevate Your Science Curriculum with the Pasta Tower Challenge: A Structural Engineering and Physics Adventure specially made for 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade - Middle School Students!The Challenge:Using uncooked pasta and marshmallows, students will endeavor to construct the tallest, most stable tower.

6th - 8th Science, General Science, Physical Science

NGSS MS-ETS1-1, MS-ETS1-2, MS-ETS1-3+1

Also included in: MS-ETS1 Engineering Design Process - Activity Bundle | MS-ETS1-1 to MS-ETS1-4

Balloon-Powered Rocket STEM Engineering Challenge | 6th, 7th, 8th MIDDLE SCHOOL

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TWFScience

Elevate Your Science Curriculum with the Balloon-Powered Rocket Challenge: A STEM challenge specially made for 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade - Middle School Students!The Challenge:Using a straw, string, and a balloon, students will endeavor to construct the fastest balloon rocket around!The resource is ge

6th - 8th Science, General Science, Physical Science

NGSS MS-ETS1-1, MS-ETS1-2, MS-ETS1-3+1

Also included in: STEM Engineering Challenge Bundle | NGSS 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Hands-On Science

Water Filtration STEM Engineering Challenge | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade MIDDLE SCHOOL

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TWFScience

Elevate Your Science Curriculum with Water Filtration Challenge: A STEM challenge specially made for 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade - Middle School Students!The Challenge:Using a plastic bottle, cotton balls, sand, gravel, and filters, students will endeavor to construct the most effective water filtration

6th - 8th Science, General Science, Physical Science

NGSS MS-ETS1-1, MS-ETS1-2, MS-ETS1-3+1

Also included in: STEM Engineering Challenge Bundle | NGSS 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Hands-On Science

Craft Stick Dome STEM Engineering Challenge | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade MIDDLE SCHOOL

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TWFScience

Elevate Your Science Curriculum with Craft Stick Dome Challenge: A STEM challenge specially made for 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade - Middle School Students!The Challenge:Just using craft sticks, students will endeavor to construct the most effective water filtration system. The resource is geared towards

6th - 8th Science, General Science, Physical Science

NGSS MS-ETS1-1, MS-ETS1-2, MS-ETS1-3+1

Also included in: STEM Engineering Challenge Bundle | NGSS 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Hands-On Science

Microscopes Reading Comprehension Passage & Questions | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade

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TWFScience

Tackle literacy and science by having your students read and answer questions from a scientific article about Microscopes. Questions include knowledge (direct from the paper), thinking, connecting, application, and open-ended varieties.This resource covers the following topics:The History of Microsc

5th - 7th Science, Biology, General Science

Also included in: Reading Comprehension Article & Question Mega Bundle | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade

STEM Engineering Challenge Bundle | NGSS 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Hands-On Science

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TWFScience

Ultimate 6th, 7th, 8th School STEM Challenge Bundle: A Comprehensive Collection of Hands-On Engineering Challenges!Transform your classroom into a dynamic hub of innovation and discovery with my Middle School STEM Engineering Challenge Bundle. Each challenge in this collection is thoughtfully design

6th - 8th Science, General Science, Physical Science

NGSS MS-PS2-2, MS-PS2-4, MS-PS3-2+5

Microscope Diagram Labeling Activity

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TWFScience

Help your students get up close and personal with the parts of a microscope through this diagram labeling activity. With two versions - graphic and photographic - it's designed to help students understand microscope anatomy, preparing them to use this essential lab tool skillfully and safely.This re

6th - 12th Science, General Science, Physical Science

Paddle Boat STEM Engineering Challenge | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade MIDDLE SCHOOL

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TWFScience

Elevate Your Science Curriculum with the Paddle Boat Engineering Challenge. A Engineering Challenge for 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade - Middle School Students!The ChallengeEquipped with simple materials such as plastic containers, rubber bands, and popsicle sticks, students will embark on the mission to e

6th - 8th Science, General Science, Physical Science

NGSS MS-ETS1-1, MS-ETS1-2, MS-ETS1-3+1

Also included in: STEM Engineering Challenge Bundle | NGSS 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Hands-On Science

Sturdy Platform STEM Engineering Challenge | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade MIDDLE SCHOOL

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TWFScience

Elevate Your Science Curriculum with the Sturdy Platform Engineering Challenge. A Engineering Challenge for 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade - Middle School Students!The ChallengeEquipped with a stack of index cards, students will be challenged to create a platform that can support the maximum weight possibl

6th - 8th Science, General Science, Physical Science

NGSS MS-ETS1-1, MS-ETS1-2, MS-ETS1-3+1

Also included in: STEM Engineering Challenge Bundle | NGSS 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Hands-On Science

Simple Telescope STEM Engineering Challenge | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade MIDDLE SCHOOL

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TWFScience

Elevate Your Science Curriculum with the Simple Telescope Engineering Challenge. An Astronomical Quest designed for 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade - Middle School Students!The ChallengeYour students will use plastic lenses, cardboard tubes, plastic cups, and tape to construct a functional refracting telesc

6th - 8th Science, General Science, Physical Science

NGSS MS-ETS1-1, MS-ETS1-2, MS-ETS1-3+1

Also included in: STEM Engineering Challenge Bundle | NGSS 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Hands-On Science

Telescope Digital Scavenger Hunt & WebQuest - Middle and High School Appropriate

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TWFScience

Introduce or review telescopes with this engaging scavenger hunt webquest + STEM Challenge!This informative scavenger hunt guides students to research key facts about the history, technology, and innovations related to telescopes.Designed for middle and high school students, this activity provides 1

6th - 12th Science, Astronomy, Physical Science

STEM Challenge Journal

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TWFScience

Give your students one location to showcase and track their STEM challenges all year!​STEM Challenge Journal​, a year-long tool meant to help your students chronicle their STEM accomplishments in a straight-forward and intuitive way. It also goes very well with my ​Middle School STEM Challenge Bundl

6th - 12th Science, General Science, Physical Science

Pasta Bridge STEM Engineering Challenge | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade MIDDLE SCHOOL

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TWFScience

Elevate Your Science Curriculum with the Pasta Bridge Engineering Challenge. Journey into Civil Engineering Challenge for 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade - Middle School Students!The ChallengeYour students will use uncooked pasta shapes and epoxy glue, students will embark on the mission to design and const

6th - 8th Science, General Science, Physical Science

NGSS MS-ETS1-1, MS-ETS1-2, MS-ETS1-3+1

Also included in: MS-ETS1 Engineering Design Process - Activity Bundle | MS-ETS1-1 to MS-ETS1-4