Middle School Projects

The Insulator – Thermal Insulator Challenge - NGSS - MS-PS1-4, PS3-3

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TWFScience

The Insulator – Thermal Insulator Challenge. Apply scientific principles to design, construct, and test a device that either minimizes or maximizes thermal energy transfer.Hands-On Engineering Meets Real-World ScienceBring the principles of heat transfer, energy conservation, and design thinking to

7th - 11th Science, Physical Science, Physics

NGSS MS-PS1-4, MS-PS3-3

Also included in: Physics Curriculum | No Prep Physics Lessons, Activities Labs, Projects, Reading

Climate Change Bundle | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade | Project, Lessons | Global Warming

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TWFScience

Climate Change and Global Warming Bundle for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade science. This bundle includes a climate change project, engaging lessons, fun activities, and assessments that really check for your students' understanding.This unit provides 2-3 weeks of resources for you to pick and choose from

6th - 8th Science, Earth Sciences

NGSS MS-ESS3-3, MS-ESS3-5

Energy Flow in Ecosystems - COMPLETE LESSON, TEST, and PROJECT Bundle

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TWFScience

Your bundle includes my very popular Energy Flow in Ecosystems presentation as well as my Energy Flow in Ecosystems Review, Test, and Project Bundle.1) Energy Flow in Ecosystems Lesson. This TWO-THREE DAY package includes the lesson (student and teacher versions), a Food Web Activity/Assignment, a B

7th - 9th Science, Earth Sciences, General Science

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

Exploring the Solar System - Middle School Hands-On Space Project

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TWFScience

Exploring the Solar System - A Middle School Space Project that combines research, creativity, and collaboration.Take your students on an exciting journey through our solar system with this comprehensive 6-part space project! Students will gain an in-depth understanding of each planet through activi

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

NGSS MS-PS2-4, MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS1-2+2

Spheres of the Earth - COMPLETE LESSON, TEST, and PROJECT Bundle

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TWFScience

Your bundle includes my very popular Spheres of the Earth presentation as well as my Energy Flow in Ecosystems Review, Test, and Project Bundle.1) The Spheres of the Earth lesson includes the presentation (student and teacher versions), a Bill Nye video worksheet (includes an answer key), a student

7th - 9th Science, Earth Sciences, General Science

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

Ecosystems - COMPLETE LESSON, TEST, and PROJECT Bundle

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TWFScience

Your bundle includes my very popular Ecosystems Lesson presentation as well as my Ecosystems Review, Test, and Project Bundle.1) Ecosystems Lesson. This package includes the lesson (student and teacher versions), a student worksheet, a student lesson handout as a document, and a 4-question exit tick

7th - 9th Science, Earth Sciences, General Science

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

Cycling of Matter - COMPLETE LESSON, TEST, and PROJECT Bundle

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TWFScience

Your bundle includes my very popular Cycling of Matter Lesson presentation as well as my Ecosystems Review, Test, and Project Bundle.1) Cycling of Matter Lesson. This package includes the lesson (student and teacher versions), a student worksheet, a student lesson handout as a document, and a 4-ques

7th - 9th Science, Earth Sciences, General Science

NGSS MS-LS2-3, HS-LS2-4, HS-LS2-5+1

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

Created by
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

Created by
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

Created by
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

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

Created by
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

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

Created by
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

Created by
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

Created by
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

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

Created by
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

Wind-Powered Car STEM Engineering Challenge | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade MIDDLE SCHOOL

Created by
TWFScience

Energize Your STEM Curriculum with the Wind-Powered Car Challenge: An Exploration into Renewable Energy for 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade - Middle School Students!The ChallengeYour students will use basic materials such as cardboard, dowels, and various crafting supplies to construct a car that is solely

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