6th Grade General Science Resources

Climate Change and Global Warming Unit: Lessons, Lab Stations, and Activities

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Transform your ecology lessons with this comprehensive Climate Change and Global Warming Unit, designed for grades 6-8. Bring the realities of global climate change into your classroom with this high‑school unit. Students will learn the science behind global warming, explore real‑world evidence and

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

Motion and Newton's Laws Unit: Lessons, Lab Stations, & Activities

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Bring motion and Newton’s laws to life in your middle‑school classroom with this comprehensive Motion & Newton’s Laws Unit! Designed for grades 6–8, this 6‑ to 7‑day sequence combines carefully structured lessons, interactive lab stations, a digital scavenger hunt and a creative engineering cha

6th - 9th General Science, Physical Science, Physics

Physical Science Project-Based Learning (PBL) Activities 10 Engaging Activities

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Physical Science Problem-Based Learning Activities for Middle School Science - 6th, 7th, 8th Grade. Transform your science lessons into exciting, inquiry-based learning experiences with this comprehensive Physical Science Middle School Project-Based Learning (PBL) Bundle! These ready-to-use projects

6th - 9th General Science, Physical Science, Physics

NGSS HS-PS1-3, HS-PS2-1, HS-PS2-2+4

Also included in: Middle School Project-Based Learning Bundle - Life and Physical Science | PBL

Life Science Project-Based Learning (PBL) Activities | 10 Engaging Activity

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Life Science Problem-Based Learning Activities for Middle School Science - 6th, 7th, 8th Grade. Transform your science lessons into exciting, inquiry-based learning experiences with this comprehensive Physical Science Middle School Project-Based Learning (PBL) Bundle! These ready-to-use projects imm

6th - 9th Biology, Earth Sciences, General Science

NGSS MS-LS2-1, MS-LS2-2, MS-LS2-3+2

Also included in: Middle School Project-Based Learning Bundle - Life and Physical Science | PBL

Spooky Substances Lab Station Activity - Physical vs Chemical Changes Halloween

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Bring Halloween fun into your chemistry or physical science class with this Spooky Substances Lab! Students mix eerie “Swamp Sludge” and “Graveyard Fog” to observe real scientific changes—then decide which are physical and which are chemical.This station lab activity package is designed to enhance s

6th - 11th Science, Biology, General Science

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

Also included in: Halloween Science Activities & Investigations | Labs, Stations, STEM, Readings

The Science of Fear Reading | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Fight, Flight, Freeze, Anxiety

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Tackle literacy and science by having your students read and answer questions from a scientific article about The Science of Fear - Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Anxiety. Questions include knowledge (direct from the paper), thinking, connecting, application, and open-ended varieties.This resource cover

6th - 8th Science, Biology, General Science

Also included in: Halloween Science Activities & Investigations | Labs, Stations, STEM, Readings

Middle School Life Science Curriculum | NGSS Aligned | MS-LS1, LS2, LS3, LS4

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This bundle includes all four complete, NGSS-aligned Middle School Life Science bundles—MS-PS1, MS-LS2, MS-LS3, and MS-LS4—curated to cover every performance expectation with engaging lessons, hands-on labs/engineering challenges, readings, activities, and organized teacher supports.Why teachers lov

6th - 8th Biology, Earth Sciences, General Science

NGSS MS-LS1-1, MS-LS1-2, MS-LS1-3+18

Middle School Earth and Space Science Curriculum | NGSS Aligned ESS1, ESS2, ESS3

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This bundle includes all four complete, NGSS-aligned Middle School Life Science bundles—MS-ESS1, MS-ESS2, and MS-ESS3—curated to cover every performance expectation with engaging lessons, hands-on labs/engineering challenges, readings, activities, and organized teacher supports.Why teachers love itT

6th - 8th Astronomy, Earth Sciences, General Science

NGSS MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS1-2, MS-ESS1-3+12

Newton's Three Laws of Motion Worksheets & Activities Bundle | 1st, 2nd, 3rd Law

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Newton's 3 Laws of Motion Activity Bundle - 21 activities and worksheets included. This bundle provides complete, READY-TO-USE resources for teachers who want to help students build deep understanding through hands-on exploration. With a mix of labs, readings, stations, and independent activities, s

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

NGSS MS-PS2-1, MS-PS2-2, HS-PS2-1

Newton's 1st Law of Motion Worksheet Bundle | 6-Part Newtons First Law Worksheet

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Perfect for classroom instruction, science centers, homework, assessments, and review! Just print & use—no prep required!Introduce and/or review Newton's First Law of Motion, the Law of Inertia, with this engaging, print-ready worksheet bundle designed to help learners understand how and why obj

6th - 10th General Science, Physical Science, Physics

NGSS MS-PS2-2

Also included in: Newton's 1st Law of Motion Lesson, Worksheet, Activities Bundle | 6th, 7th, 8th

Newton's 1st Law of Motion Lesson, Worksheet, Activities Bundle | 6th, 7th, 8th

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The NO-PREP bundle includes a lesson, worksheets, activities, a STEM investigation, case study, and video worksheet on Newton's 1st Law of Motion. It is specifically designed for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade but can also be used to teach Newtons First Law to high school students as it provides an excelle

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

NGSS MS-PS2-2

Newton's Second Law of Motion Lesson | Newtons 2nd Law, Mass and Acceleration

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This lesson on Newton's Second Law of Motion specifically covers Forces and Net Force, Newton's 2nd Law equation, Applications and Problem Solving as well as Simulation Activities. It also includes a 6-Part worksheet.✅ Full Lesson Coverage – Newton’s Second Law of Motion including Theory, Applicati...

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

NGSS MS-PS2-2

Also included in: Newton's 2nd Law of Motion Lesson, Worksheet, Activities Bundle | 6th, 7th, 8th

Newton's 2nd Law of Motion Worksheet 6- Part Bundle Newtons Second Law Worksheet

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Perfect for classroom instruction, science centers, homework, assessments, and review! Just print & use—no prep required!Introduce and/or review Newton's Second Law of Motion, Force equals mass times acceleration (F = ma), with this engaging, print-ready worksheet bundle designed to help learner

6th - 10th General Science, Physical Science, Physics

NGSS MS-PS2-2

Also included in: Newton's 2nd Law of Motion Lesson, Worksheet, Activities Bundle | 6th, 7th, 8th

Newton's 2nd Law of Motion Lesson, Worksheet, Activities Bundle | 6th, 7th, 8th

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The NO-PREP bundle includes a lesson, worksheets, activities, a STEM investigation, a student-led lab, and case study on Newton's 2nd Law of Motion. It is specifically designed for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade but can also be used to teach Newtons Second Law to high school students as it provides an exce

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

NGSS MS-PS2-2

Newton's 3rd Law of Motion Worksheet 6- Part Bundle Newtons Third Law Worksheet

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Perfect for classroom instruction, science centers, homework, assessments, and review! Just print & use—no prep required!Introduce and/or review Newton's Third Law of Motion—for every action force, there is an equal and opposite reaction force—with this engaging, print-ready worksheet designed t

6th - 10th General Science, Physical Science, Physics

NGSS MS-PS2-1

Also included in: Newton's 3rd Law of Motion Lesson, Worksheets, Activities Bundle | 6th, 7th, 8th

Newton's 3rd Law of Motion Lesson | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade | Action-Reaction Forces

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This lesson on Newton's Third Law of Motion specifically covers Action-Reaction Forces, Applications, and Problem Solving. It also includes a 6-Part worksheet and a Case Study Reading.✅ Full Lesson Coverage – Newton’s Third Law of Motion including Theory, Applications, and Worksheet.✅ Ready-to-Tea...

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

NGSS MS-PS2-1

Also included in: Newton's 3rd Law of Motion Lesson, Worksheets, Activities Bundle | 6th, 7th, 8th

Newton's 3rd Law of Motion Lesson, Worksheets, Activities Bundle | 6th, 7th, 8th

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TWFScience

The NO-PREP bundle includes a lesson, worksheets, activities, a STEM investigation, and case study on Newton's 3rd Law of Motion. It is specifically designed for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade but can also be used to teach Newtons Third Law to high school students as it provides an excellent overview of th

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

NGSS MS-PS2-1

Mini Water Cycle Lab - A Hydrologic Cycle Lab Investigation | TWO Versions

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Students will model the water cycle in a closed system by creating a mini “water cycle” using a sealed clear bag. By adding energy from sunlight or a lamp, students observe evaporation, condensation, and water movement over time. Through structured observations, optional temperature tracking, and a

6th - 10th Earth Sciences, General Science, Physical Science

NGSS MS-ESS2-4, HS-ESS2-4

Also included in: The Water Cycle Bundle - Lesson, Worksheets, & Activities | Hydrologic Cycle

Water Cycle & Evaporation Lab Bundle | Hydrologic Cycle Investigations

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3 Lab Investigations on the Water Cycle - Evaporation • Energy Transfer • Salinity & Earth SystemsStudents will explore evaporation as a driving force in the water cycle through three connected, hands-on STEM investigations. Across short-term and multi-day labs, students measure evaporation rate

6th - 10th Earth Sciences, General Science, Physical Science

NGSS MS-ESS2-1, MS-ESS2-4, HS-ESS2-5

The Water Cycle Bundle - Lesson, Worksheets, & Activities | Hydrologic Cycle

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The NO-PREP bundle includes a lesson, worksheets, labs, activities, a reading, and multiple case studies on the Water Cycle Students will build a deep, evidence-based understanding of the water cycle as a dynamic Earth system through a carefully sequenced combination of explicit instruction, hands-o

6th - 9th Earth Sciences, General Science, Physical Science

NGSS MS-ESS2-4, HS-ESS2-2, HS-ESS2-5

Cell Organelles Logic Puzzle - Determine the Mystery Organelle Activity

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Cell Organelles Activity - Logic Puzzle & Critical Thinking Lab for CellsLooking for a way to teach cell organelles that goes beyond worksheets and memorization?This Mystery Organelle Logic Lab challenges students to use deductive reasoning, evidence, and scientific thinking to identify cell org

6th - 9th Biology, General Science

NGSS MS-LS1-1, MS-LS1-2, MS-LS1-3

Cell Organelle Detective – Use Clues to Solve TWO Cell Organelles Mysteries

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Cell Detectives: Solving Cell Structure & Function Mysteries - Hands-On Cell Organelles Case File ActivitiesTurn your students into cell detectives with these engaging, evidence-based mystery investigations! In this interactive activity set, students analyze clues, match symptoms to organelle fu

6th - 9th Biology, General Science

NGSS MS-LS1-1, MS-LS1-2, MS-LS1-3

Cell Organelles Logic Puzzles - Determine the Mystery Organelle Activities

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Cell Organelles Activity - FOUR Logic Puzzles that let your students become cell organelle detectives Looking for a way to teach cell organelles that goes beyond worksheets and memorization?This Mystery Organelle Logic Lab challenges students to use deductive reasoning, evidence, and scientific thin

6th - 9th Biology, General Science

NGSS MS-LS1-1, MS-LS1-2, MS-LS1-3

Microplastics Mystery – Human Impact Detective on Plastic Pollution | SUB PLAN

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Turn your students into science detectives with this engaging, real-world investigation focused on microplastics and plastic pollution. In this case file activity, students analyze evidence, track pollution pathways, interrogate suspects, and build a scientific case to solve the mystery of how micro

6th - 9th Biology, Earth Sciences, General Science

Also included in: Science Detective Mystery Bundle | Chemistry, Human Body, Environmental Science