8th Grade Physical 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

Static and Current Electricity Unit: Lessons, Lab Stations, & Activities

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Energize your physics curriculum with this comprehensive Static & Current Electricity unit! Designed for grades 8‑10, it stretches across nine to ten days and includes everything you need to teach electrostatics, circuits, resistance and power.The unit includes 10 resources plus a daily teachin

7th - 10th General Science, Physical Science, Physics

Bottle Flip STEM Lab | Scientific Method, Variables, Flip Bottle 6th, 7th, 8th

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Turn a student-favorite challenge into a STEM and Scientific Method investigation. This print-and-go lab walks middle schoolers through the full scientific method as they test how bottle fill level impacts upright landing success. This lab is also appropriate for early high school as well.Students p

6th - 9th Basic Principles, Physical Science, Physics

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

Also included in: STEM Investigations Growing Bundle — Scientific Method, Design, Data & CER

Paper Airplane - Angle of Attack STEM Investigation | Scientific Method | Flight

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Resource DescriptionTurn a favorite classroom activity into a rigorous, print-and-go STEM investigation. In this lab, students test how a paper airplane’s angle of attack changes flight distance while practicing the full scientific method. Learners define variables and controls, follow a consistent

6th - 10th Basic Principles, Physical Science, Physics

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

Also included in: STEM Investigations Growing Bundle — Scientific Method, Design, Data & CER

Catapult STEM Lab: Pullback Angle vs Distance Investigation | Scientific Method

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Turn a classic popsicle-stick catapult into a rigorous, print-and-go STEM investigation. Students test how pullback angle (tension) affects projectile distance, practicing the full scientific method from variables and fair tests to data analysis and evidence-based conclusions. A clear teacher guide

6th - 10th Basic Principles, Physical Science, Physics

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

Also included in: STEM Investigations Growing Bundle — Scientific Method, Design, Data & CER

Parachute STEM Lab - Canopy Diameter vs Descent Time | Scientific Method

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Turn a simple parachute build into a rigorous, print-and-go STEM investigation. Students test how canopy diameter affects descent time, practicing the full scientific method: defining variables and controls, following a consistent drop procedure, recording 10 trials per size, calculating averages, a

6th - 10th Basic Principles, Physical Science, Physics

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

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

Pendulum STEM Lab - Pendulum Length vs Swing Period | Scientific Method

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Give students a true inquiry experience: they build a simple pendulum, change only the string length, and use repeated timings to determine how the period changes with length. The packet guides them from planning a fair test to organizing data, averaging, and graphing—then wrapping up with clear CER

6th - 10th Basic Principles, Physical Science, Physics

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

Also included in: STEM Investigations Growing Bundle — Scientific Method, Design, Data & CER

Paper Table STEM Lab: Which Support Shape Holds the Most Weight?

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Give students a fast, hands-on engineering investigation: build a paper “table,” change only the support shape, and measure which design holds the greatest load. With tight build rules and simple materials, students plan a fair test, collect one clear data point per shape, and create a comparison ba

6th - 10th Basic Principles, Physical Science, Physics

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

Also included in: STEM Investigations Growing Bundle — Scientific Method, Design, Data & CER

Blow Cup Challenge STEM Lab: Bernoulli, Airflow, and Optimal Gap Distance

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Engage your students with a fast-paced, low-prep engineering and physics lab that turns two cups and a table tennis ball into a rich investigation of airflow and pressure. Students use the full scientific method to test how the gap between two cups affects the success rate of transferring a ball by

6th - 10th Basic Principles, Physical Science, Physics

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

Also included in: STEM Investigations Growing Bundle — Scientific Method, Design, Data & CER

Paper Helicopter STEM Lab: Blade Length vs Descent Time | Whirlybird

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Turn a single sheet of paper into a powerful investigation of forces and motion. In this hands-on lab, students build and test paper “whirlybirds” with different blade lengths to determine how blade size affects descent time. The activity emphasizes testing, data quality, graphing, and claim–evidenc

6th - 10th Basic Principles, Physical Science, Physics

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

Also included in: STEM Investigations Growing Bundle — Scientific Method, Design, Data & CER

Chemistry Project-Based Learning (PBL) Activities 10 Engaging Hands-On Projects

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Transform your life science lessons into exciting, inquiry-based learning experiences with this comprehensive Chemistry Project-Based Learning (PBL) Bundle! These ready-to-use projects immerse students in real-world applications of chemistryPBL - Chemistry BundlePBL - Biology BundlePBL - Physics Bun

8th - 11th Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science

Also included in: High School Project-Based Learning Bundle - Biology, Chemistry, Physics | PBL

Physics Project-Based Learning (PBL) Activities 10 Engaging Hands-On Projects

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Transform your life science lessons into exciting, inquiry-based learning experiences with this comprehensive Physics Project-Based Learning (PBL) Bundle! These ready-to-use projects immerse students in real-world applications of physics concepts while building critical thinking, problem-solving, an

8th - 11th General Science, Physical Science, Physics

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

Also included in: High School Project-Based Learning Bundle - Biology, Chemistry, Physics | PBL

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

Middle School Project-Based Learning Bundle - Life and Physical Science | PBL

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

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

NGSS MS-PS1-2, MS-PS1-4, MS-PS2-1+6

Yeast Balloon STEM Lab: Sugar % vs CO2 Production | Scientific Method

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Turn a cup, balloon, and pantry ingredients into a full scientific-method investigation. Students explore how sugar concentration changes yeast fermentation by measuring balloon circumference as a proxy for CO₂ volume. The lab emphasizes variables, fair testing, repeated trials, graphing, and CER wr

6th - 10th Basic Principles, Physical Science, Physics

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

Also included in: STEM Investigations Growing Bundle — Scientific Method, Design, Data & CER

Forever Chemicals - PFAS Reading | High School | Persistence, Health, & Cleanup

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Forever Chemicals (PFAS): Persistence, Health & Cleanup. This resource is suitable for students in grades 8 and up. Tackle literacy and science by having your students read and answer questions from a scientific article. Questions include knowledge (direct from the paper), thinking, connecting,

8th - 12th Science, Chemistry, Physical Science

Also included in: Human Impact & Sustainability - 13 Reading Comprehension Bundle | Grade 8 and Up

Halloween Ghost Balloon STEM Investigation: The Science of Lift and Reaction

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Tonight is the Hallowbrook Harvest, and the town’s glowing Pumpkin Beacon—the lantern that keeps mischievous spirits from pranking the candy supply—has dimmed. The only way to recharge it is to airlift a ghost balloon up to the Witching Line so it can soak up protective moonlight.Your team has been

6th - 10th Basic Principles, Physical Science, Physics

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

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

Balloon Lift Design STEM Investigation: The Science of Lift and Reaction

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Turn a bottle, balloon, and household ingredients into a full engineering-design challenge! Students test how different amounts of baking soda affect CO₂ gas production and balloon lift.The lab emphasizes variables, fair testing, repeated trials, data collection, graphing, and CER writing—perfect fo

6th - 10th Basic Principles, Physical Science, Physics

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

Also included in: STEM Investigations Growing Bundle — Scientific Method, Design, Data & CER

STEM Investigations Growing Bundle — Scientific Method, Design, Data & CER

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Build a high-engagement, low-prep STEM program that grows with you. This Growing Bundle collects my best STEM investigations—each one built around true engineering design, fair testing, repeated trials, data tables, graphing, and CER writing. Buy once and get every future lab added to this bundle at

6th - 11th Chemistry, Engineering, Physical Science

NGSS MS-ETS1-1, MS-ETS1-2, MS-ETS1-3+5

Halloween Science Activities & Investigations | Labs, Stations, STEM, Readings

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Make October downright electric with hands-on, low-prep Halloween science. This Growing Bundle includes STEM activities, stations, readings, and more-all with a festive twist. Buy once and get every future addition free via bundle updates (price increases as new activities are added).What Students D

6th - 11th Chemistry, Engineering, Physical Science

Haunted Swamp STEM Lab Investigation: Halloween Water Filtration Challenge

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A mysterious toxic spill has cursed the Haunted Swamp! Your class of scientists has been summoned by the local town council to design and build a filtration system that can rescue the swamp’s ghostly residents before Halloween night. Each team must engineer, test, and optimize a filter that clears “

6th - 10th Basic Principles, Physical Science, Physics

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

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

Survival of the Creepiest – Halloween Creature Adaptation STEM Challenge

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On Halloween night, the Earth's climate fractures into eerie realms warped by monstrous weather. Only creatures born of imagination (and backed by science adaptation) can survive. Your mission: design a horrifying yet biologically believable organism that has adapted to, thrives in, one of these cur

6th - 10th Basic Principles, Physical Science, Physics

NGSS MS-LS2-1, MS-LS2-2, MS-LS2-4+5

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

The Chemistry of Candy Reading | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade | Colors, Flavors, Textures

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Discover how scientists engineer candy. From bright dyes and sour acids to sugar crystals and caramelizing reactions, this article shows how chemistry controls candy’s colors, flavors, and textures—turning simple ingredients into sweets. This resource covers the following topics:Why Color MattersThe

6th - 8th Science, Chemistry, Physical Science

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

Also included in: Valentine's Day Science Activities | STEM, Project, Readings | 6th, 7th, 8th