6th Grade Handouts

Extreme Winter Weather Reading | Snowstorms, Blizzards | 6th 7th 8th Grade

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TWFScience

This grade 6–8 science reading comprehension article introduces students to the wild and powerful side of winter, from blizzards and ice storms to polar vortexes and nor’easters. Students learn how different types of extreme winter weather form, what makes each storm unique, and how these storms imp

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

NGSS MS-ESS2-1, MS-ESS2-4, MS-ESS2-6

Also included in: Winter Weather & Snow Bundle - Lessons, Project, Activities | 6th 7th 8th Grade

Winter Weather & Snow Bundle - Lessons, Project, Activities | 6th 7th 8th Grade

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TWFScience

This NO-PREP, comprehensive Winter Weather and Snow Bundle guides students through the science of winter by exploring how snow forms, how winter weather works, how animals survive cold environments, and how physical science concepts—such as states of matter, heat transfer, density, freezing point de

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

NGSS MS-LS4-2, MS-LS4-4, MS-ESS2-1+4

Earth Day Countdown | 22 Environmental Science Starter Slides | Earth Day Warmup

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TWFScience

Earth Day Countdown – Class Starter Discussion Slides & Teacher Guide. 22 Days of Discussion and Collaboration. Fully editable.Looking for an engaging way to spark meaningful conversations about environmental issues leading up to Earth Day or just how humans impact the environment? This Earth Da

6th - 11th Biology, Earth Sciences, Marine Science

NGSS MS-LS2-1, MS-LS2-4, MS-ESS3-1+9

Earth Day Countdown | Environmental Class Starter 3-DAY SAMPLE

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TWFScience

Earth Day Countdown SAMPLE – Class Starter Discussion Slides & Teacher Guide. 3 Days of Discussion and Collaboration. The full version - Earth Day Countdown | 22 Environmental Class Starter Slides for Discussion and Collaboration can be found by clicking here.The full version contains 22, fully

6th - 11th Biology, Earth Sciences, Marine Science

NGSS MS-LS2-1, MS-LS2-4, MS-ESS3-1+9

Air Pollution Reading: What It Is, Why It Happens, Why It Happens | 6th 7th 8th

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TWFScience

This grade 6–8 science reading comprehension article introduces students to the causes and effects of air pollution and why clean air matters for human health and the environment. Students learn where air pollution comes from, how it forms, and how weather conditions can make pollution better or wor

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

NGSS MS-ESS2-1, MS-ESS2-4, MS-ESS2-6

Also included in: Human Impact & Sustainability - 13 Reading Article Bundle - 6th 7th 8th Grade

When Will I Ever Use This? Reading | Skills, Careers, Problem Solving 6, 7, 8th

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TWFScience

This middle school science reading comprehension article answers the question we all get asked, every year. "When am I ever going to use this??" The reading introduces students to how science skills connect directly to real-world careers (both in the science and skilled trades) and everyday problem

6th - 8th General Science, Physical Science, Other (Science)

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

Space Science Emergency Sub Plans | 2 Days | Middle School | No Prep Worksheets

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TWFScience

2-Day, Emergency Space Science Introduction Sub Plans – No Prep 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Astronomy Activities and Worksheets.Need to be away from your classroom but still want your students to continue learning meaningful science content? This print-and-go AND fully digital 2-day Emergency Sub Plan allow

5th - 9th Astronomy, Earth Sciences, General Science

NGSS MS-ESS1-2, MS-ESS1-3, MS-ETS1-1

Our Solar System Emergency Sub Plans | 2 Days | Middle School | No Prep Space

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TWFScience

2-Day, Emergency Solar System Sub Plans – No Prep 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Astronomy Activities and Worksheets.Need to be away from your classroom but still want your students to continue learning meaningful science content?This print-and-go AND fully digital 2-day Emergency Sub Plan allows your students

5th - 9th Astronomy, Earth Sciences, General Science

NGSS MS-ESS1-2, MS-ESS1-3, MS-ETS1-1

Stars Emergency Sub Plans | 2 Days | Middle School | The Sun No Prep Activities

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TWFScience

2-Day, Emergency Stars Sub Plans – No Prep 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Astronomy Activities and Worksheets.Need to be away from your classroom but still want your students to continue learning meaningful science content?This print-and-go AND fully digital 2-day Emergency Sub Plan allows your students to con

5th - 9th Astronomy, Earth Sciences, General Science

The Seasons Emergency Sub Plans | 2 Days | Middle School | No Prep Activities

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TWFScience

2-Day, Emergency Seasons and Earth's Tilt Sub Plans – No Prep 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Earth Science and Astronomy Activities and Worksheets.Need to be away from your classroom but still want your students to continue learning meaningful science content?This print-and-go AND fully digital 2-day Emergency

5th - 9th Astronomy, Earth Sciences, General Science

NGSS MS-ESS1-1

Four Seasons Data Graphing Lab Bundle | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade | Sun Angle Daylight

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TWFScience

These three seasonal data and graphing activities will help your students understand seasonal changes while building graphing and data analysis skills. This bundle gives teachers an easy, NO PREP way to have students work with real-world environmental data to explore how seasons affect Earth’s syste

6th - 9th Graphing, Earth Sciences, Environment

NGSS MS-LS2-1, MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS1-2+1

Also included in: Earth, Sun, & Moon Patterns - 5E Lesson Bundle | Seasons, Moon Phases, Eclipses

Climate Change & Long-Term Trends Graphing Labs | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Science

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TWFScience

These three climate change and long-term weather data graphing activities that will help your students understand climate change while building graphing and data analysis skills. This bundle gives teachers an easy, NO PREP way to have students work with real-world environmental data to explore how E

6th - 9th Graphing, Earth Sciences, Environment

NGSS MS-ESS2-5, MS-ESS2-6, MS-ESS3-3+1

Also included in: Middle School Science Graphing & Data Analysis Bundle | Real-World Data 6, 7, 8

The Acid Rain Mystery – Chemistry Detective Activity | Precipitation, pH scale

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TWFScience

Turn your students into science detectives with this NO PREP, engaging, real-world investigation focused on air pollution and chemical reactions in the atmosphere. In this case file activity, students analyze rainwater pH data, examine surface damage on stone buildings, evaluate plant health pattern

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

NGSS MS-PS1-1, MS-PS1-2, MS-PS1-3+3

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

Energy and Resource Use Investigation Graphing Labs | 6th, 7th 8th Grade Science

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TWFScience

These three energy and resource use data graphing activities will help your students understand how energy production, carbon emissions, and resource extraction impact the environment while building strong graphing and data analysis skills. This bundle gives teachers an easy, NO PREP way to have stu

6th - 9th Graphing, Earth Sciences, Environment

NGSS MS-ESS3-1, MS-ESS3-2, MS-ESS3-3+2

Also included in: Middle School Science Graphing & Data Analysis Bundle | Real-World Data 6, 7, 8

Forever Chemicals (PFAS) Reading | Risks, Sources, Solutions 6th, 7th, 8th Grade

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TWFScience

This grade 6–8 reading introduces students to the science behind forever chemicals—a group of human-made substances that persist in the environment and build up in the body over time. Students learn what PFAS are, how they’re used in everyday products like waterproof clothing and nonstick cookware,

6th - 8th General Science, Physical Science, Other (Science)

NGSS MS-PS1-1, MS-PS1-2, MS-PS1-3

Also included in: Human Impact & Sustainability - 13 Reading Article Bundle - 6th 7th 8th Grade

Deforestation & Habitat Destruction Reading | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade | Biodiversity

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TWFScience

This grade 6–8 reading introduces students to the science behind deforestation and habitat destruction, exploring how the removal of forests and natural areas affects biodiversity, climate, and human communities. Students learn what drives deforestation, how it threatens plant and animal species, an

6th - 8th General Science, Physical Science, Other (Science)

NGSS MS-PS1-1, MS-PS1-2, MS-PS1-3

Also included in: Human Impact & Sustainability - 13 Reading Article Bundle - 6th 7th 8th Grade

Overfishing & Ocean Ecosystem Collapse Reading | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade | Marine

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TWFScience

This grade 6–8 reading comprehension article introduces students to the science behind overfishing and how it contributes to the collapse of ocean ecosystems. Students learn what overfishing is, why it happens, and how it disrupts marine food webs and threatens biodiversity, food security, and coast

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

NGSS MS-PS1-1, MS-PS1-2, MS-PS1-3

Also included in: Human Impact & Sustainability - 13 Reading Article Bundle - 6th 7th 8th Grade

Landfill & Waste Management Reading | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade |

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TWFScience

This grade 6–8 reading introduces students to the science behind landfill and waste management, examining how human-generated waste is handled, the challenges it creates, and the innovations being developed to reduce its environmental impact. Students learn how landfills work, what happens to trash

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

NGSS MS-PS1-1, MS-PS1-2, MS-PS1-3

Also included in: Human Impact & Sustainability - 13 Reading Article Bundle - 6th 7th 8th Grade

The Household Cleaning Products Reaction Mystery – Chemistry Detective Activity

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TWFScience

Turn your students into science detectives with this NO PREP, engaging, real-world investigation focused on how household cleaning products work at the chemistry level. In this case file activity, students analyze cleaning test results, compare grease and stain removal data, evaluate disinfectant cl

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

NGSS MS-PS1-1, MS-PS1-2, MS-PS1-3+3

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

The Conductivity Case Mystery – Chemistry Detective Activity | Current, Circuit

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TWFScience

Turn your students into science detectives with this NO PREP, engaging, real-world investigation focused on why some liquids conduct electricity while others do not. In this case file activity, students analyze conductivity test results, compare salt water, sugar water, vinegar, baking soda, tap wat

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

NGSS MS-PS1-1, MS-PS1-2, MS-PS1-3+3

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

The Energy Release Mystery – Chemistry Detective Activity | Exothermic, Reaction

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TWFScience

Turn your students into science detectives with this NO PREP, engaging, real-world investigation focused on how and why some chemical reactions release energy rapidly. In this case file activity, students analyze temperature changes, observe gas production, evaluate reaction speed data, examine syst

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

NGSS MS-PS1-1, MS-PS1-2, MS-PS1-3+3

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

The Phase Change Puzzle Mystery | Detective Activity | States of Matter

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TWFScience

Turn your students into science detectives with this NO PREP, engaging, real-world investigation focused on why matter changes state without changing its identity. In this physical change vs chemical change case file activity, students analyze melting and freezing, evaporation, and condensation obse

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

NGSS MS-PS1-1, MS-PS1-2, MS-PS1-3+3

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

Germ Theory Reading - Germs and the Immune System, Disease | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade

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TWFScience

This grade 6–8 reading comprehension article and questions introduces students to germ theory—the scientific discovery that microorganisms cause many diseases. Students explore how this idea revolutionized medicine, changed hygiene practices, and continues to shape public health today. From the work

6th - 8th Anatomy, Biology, General Science

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

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

The Missing Mass Mystery - Chemistry Detective Activity | Conservation of Mass

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TWFScience

Turn your students into science detectives with this NO PREP, engaging, real-world investigation focused on the Law of Conservation of Mass. In this case file activity, students analyze mass measurements, examine gas formation data, compare open and closed systems, evaluate dissolving observations,

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

NGSS MS-PS1-1, MS-PS1-2, MS-PS1-3+3

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