Middle School Instruction

Living in Deep Space - Astronaut Survival Systems Project | NASA, Artemis II

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TWFScience

In this project, your students will work in groups to figure out how astronauts survive during a space mission like the Artemis missions. Each student becomes the team expert for one major survival system—oxygen, water, food, temperature control, or waste management—and then teaches the class throug

7th - 11th Astronomy, Engineering, Physical Science

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

Also included in: Artemis Missions, Moon Bases, and Future Space Colonization Unit Bundle

Future Moon Base Planning Presentation Project | NASA, Artemis Mission

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TWFScience

In this project, your students will work in groups to plan a future Moon base for the years after Artemis III. Each student becomes the team expert for one major Moon base system—habitat construction and maintenance, life support, food production, power, or transportation and safety—and then teaches

7th - 11th Astronomy, Engineering, Physical Science

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

Also included in: Artemis Missions, Moon Bases, and Future Space Colonization Unit Bundle

Exploring Mars - Past, Present, and Future | Mars Missions | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade

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TWFScience

Exploring Mars: Past, Present, and Future Reading Comprehension Passage and QuestionsThis grade 6–8 reading introduces students to the exploration of Mars and the ongoing search for life beyond Earth. Students learn what Mars is like today, why scientists believe it may have once supported life, and

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

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

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

The Spacesuit Survival Mystery - Space Activity | Astronauts Surviving in Space

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TWFScience

Turn your students into science detectives with this NO PREP, engaging, real-world investigation focused on astronaut survival and spacesuit technology. In this case file activity, students analyze space environment data, examine pressure and oxygen needs, evaluate temperature extremes, investigate

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

NGSS MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS1-2, MS-ESS1-3+8

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

The Rocket Launch Mystery - Space Activity | How Rockets Get Into Space

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TWFScience

Turn your students into science detectives with this NO PREP, engaging, real-world investigation focused on how rockets leave Earth. In this case file activity, students analyze evidence about thrust, gravity, fuel burning, exhaust gases, rocket mass, staging, nozzle design, and repeated launch patt

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

NGSS MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS1-2, MS-ESS1-3+8

Also included in: Artemis Missions, Moon Bases, and Future Space Colonization Unit Bundle

The Microgravity Mystery - Space Activity | Why Astronauts Float in Space

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TWFScience

Turn your students into science detectives with this NO PREP, engaging, real-world investigation focused on why astronauts float in space. In this case file activity, students analyze evidence about gravity in orbit, free fall, sideways motion, floating tools, water behavior, astronaut movement, and

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

NGSS MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS1-2, MS-ESS1-3+8

Also included in: Artemis Missions, Moon Bases, and Future Space Colonization Unit Bundle

The Asteroid Defense Mystery - Space Activity | Protecting Earth from Asteroids

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TWFScience

Turn your students into science detectives with this NO PREP, engaging, real-world investigation focused on how scientists could protect Earth from an asteroid. In this case file activity, students analyze evidence about asteroid detection, orbit tracking, impact risk, spacecraft deflection, fragmen

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

NGSS MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS1-2, MS-ESS1-3+8

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

The Space Food Mystery - Space Activity | How Astronauts Eat and Store Food

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TWFScience

Turn your students into science detectives with this NO PREP, engaging, real-world investigation focused on how astronauts eat and store food in space. In this case file activity, students analyze evidence about microgravity, food packaging, dehydration, long-term storage, food safety, nutrition pla

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

NGSS MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS1-2, MS-ESS1-3+8

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

Water Pollution Reading | Causes and Effects of Water Pollution | 6th, 7th, 8th

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TWFScience

Water Pollution: Causes, Effects, and Solutions Reading Comprehension Passage and QuestionsThis middle school reading introduces students to the causes and effects of water pollution and why clean water matters for people, animals, and ecosystems. Students learn how pollution enters rivers, lakes, o

6th - 8th Earth Sciences, Environment, Marine Science

NGSS MS-ESS3-1, MS-ESS3-3, MS-ESS3-4

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

Population Ecology Data Graphing Lab Bundle | 6th, 7th, 8th Population Dynamics

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TWFScience

These three population ecology data graphing activities will help your students understand how predator and prey populations change over time, how resources affect carrying capacity, and how limiting factors such as food availability and disturbance affect population size while building strong graph

6th - 9th Graphing, Biology, Environment

NGSS MS-LS2-1, MS-LS2-2, MS-LS2-3+5

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

Human Body Systems Data Graphing Lab Bundle 6th, 7th, 8th Grade | Heart Rate

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TWFScience

These three human body systems data graphing activities will help your students understand how heart rate changes during exercise, how breathing rate and oxygen use increase with activity, and how food energy and activity level are connected while building strong graphing and data analysis skills. T

6th - 9th Graphing, Biology, General Science

NGSS MS-LS1-3

Also included in: Human Body Systems - 5E Lesson Bundle | Cells, Tissues, Organs, Organ Systems

Classification of Matter Cipher Puzzle - States of Matter Solid vs Liquid vs Gas

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TWFScience

Engage your students with this NO PREP, interactive science cipher activity focused on classification of matter, including elements, compounds, homogeneous mixtures, and heterogeneous mixtures.In this structured challenge, students solve clues by classifying each example of matter as an element, com

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

NGSS MS-PS1-2, MS-PS1-4

Also included in: Chemistry Concepts Cipher Puzzle Bundle | Periodic Table, Nomenclature, Stoich

Periodic Table Basics Cipher Puzzle - Chemistry Activity | Groups, Families

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TWFScience

Engage your students with this NO PREP, interactive chemistry cipher activity focused on periodic table basics, including metals, nonmetals, metalloids, and common element groups.In this structured challenge, students solve clues by either classifying elements as metal, nonmetal, or metalloid or mat

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

NGSS MS-PS1-2, MS-PS1-4

Also included in: Chemistry Concepts Cipher Puzzle Bundle | Periodic Table, Nomenclature, Stoich

Physical Properties of Matter Cipher Puzzle - Chemistry Activity | Physical

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TWFScience

Engage your students with this NO PREP, interactive chemistry cipher activity focused on physical properties of matter, including luster, viscosity, melting point, conductivity, malleability, and more.In this structured challenge, students solve clues by identifying the physical property described i

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

NGSS MS-PS1-2, MS-PS1-4

Also included in: Chemistry Concepts Cipher Puzzle Bundle | Periodic Table, Nomenclature, Stoich

The Moon Crater Mystery Space Activity | How Lunar Craters Form & Impact History

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TWFScience

Turn your students into science detectives with this NO PREP, engaging, real-world investigation focused on lunar craters and impact history. In this case file activity, students analyze Moon surface images, examine crater formation models, evaluate Earth–Moon comparisons, investigate impact evidenc

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

NGSS MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS1-2, MS-ESS1-3+8

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

The Aurora Mystery - Space Activity | Northern and Souther Lights, Space Weather

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TWFScience

Turn your students into science detectives with this NO PREP, engaging, real-world investigation focused on auroras (Northern and Souther Lights) and space weather. In this case file activity, students analyze solar activity evidence, examine Earth’s magnetic field patterns, evaluate upper atmospher

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

NGSS MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS1-2, MS-ESS1-3+8

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

The Exoplanet Discovery Mystery - Space Activity | Transit Method, Star Wobble

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TWFScience

Turn your students into science detectives with this NO PREP, engaging, real-world investigation focused on exoplanets and how scientists discover planets around other stars. In this case file activity, students analyze starlight data, examine repeating transit patterns, evaluate star wobble evidenc

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

NGSS MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS1-2, MS-ESS1-3+8

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

The Moon Phases Mystery - Space Activity | Earth Moon Sun System, Lunar Eclipse

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TWFScience

Turn your students into science detectives with this NO PREP, engaging, real-world investigation focused on Moon phases and the Earth-Moon-Sun system. In this case file activity, students analyze phase patterns, examine crescent, quarter, and full moon evidence, evaluate viewing angle models, invest

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

NGSS MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS1-2, MS-ESS1-3+8

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

The Space Colony Mystery - Space Activity | Space Life-Support, Space Habitats

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TWFScience

Turn your students into science detectives with this NO PREP, engaging, real-world investigation focused on human survival beyond Earth. In this case file activity, students analyze habitat needs, examine life-support systems, evaluate resource management, investigate environmental dangers, rank pos

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

NGSS MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS1-2, MS-ESS1-3+8

Also included in: Artemis Missions, Moon Bases, and Future Space Colonization Unit Bundle

Density Calculations Cipher Puzzle - Chemistry Activity | Density, Mass, Volume

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TWFScience

Engage your students with this NO PREP, interactive chemistry cipher activity focused on density calculations using the formula D = m/v.In this structured challenge, students solve clues by calculating the missing variable, extract the number from their answer, and then convert that number into a le

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

Also included in: Chemistry Concepts Cipher Puzzle Bundle | Periodic Table, Nomenclature, Stoich

Protons, Neutrons, Electrons, and Mass Number Cipher Puzzle - Chemistry Activity

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TWFScience

Engage your students with this NO PREP, interactive chemistry cipher activity focused on protons, neutrons, electrons, atomic number, and mass number.In this structured challenge, students solve clues by calculating the missing quantity, extract the number from their answer, and then convert that nu

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

Also included in: Chemistry Concepts Cipher Puzzle Bundle | Periodic Table, Nomenclature, Stoich

Specific Heat Capacity Calculations Cipher Puzzle - Chemistry Activity | q=mcΔT

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TWFScience

Engage your students with this NO PREP, interactive chemistry cipher activity focused on specific heat capacity calculations using the formula q = mcΔT.In this structured challenge, students solve clues by calculating the missing variable, extract the number from their answer, and then convert that

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

Also included in: Chemistry Concepts Cipher Puzzle Bundle | Periodic Table, Nomenclature, Stoich

Electricity & Circuits Data Graphing Lab Investigations Bundle | HIGH SCHOOL

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TWFScience

These three electricity and circuits data graphing activities will help your students understand how voltage, current, resistance, and power are related, how series and parallel circuits behave differently, and how electricity use connects to energy consumption while building strong graphing and dat

8th - 12th Graphing, Physical Science, Physics

NGSS HS-PS3-1, HS-PS3-3, HS-PS3-4

Also included in: High School Science Graphing and Data Analysis Mega Bundle | Real-World Data Lab

The Spaceship Heat Shield Mystery - Space Activity | Spacecraft Reentry

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TWFScience

Turn your students into science detectives with this NO PREP, engaging, real-world investigation focused on spacecraft reentry and thermal protection systems. In this case file activity, students analyze reentry evidence, examine compressed air heating, evaluate heat shield materials, investigate sp

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

NGSS MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS1-2, MS-ESS1-3+8

Also included in: Space Exploration Detective Mystery Bundle | Astronomy Activities, Space Science