Middle School Science Resources

Water and Weather Lesson | Troposphere, Hydrosphere, Causes of Weather

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TWFScience

This 27-slide lesson on Water and Weather begins by reviewing the troposphere and causes of weather. It then recaps the hydrosphere and covers the effects of water bodies (oceans and lakes) on weather. There are 5 videos embedded in the lesson. Simply start the slideshow and click the image and it w

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

Also included in: Water Complete Unit Bundle - 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Bundle | Clouds, Water Table

Hydrosphere and Cryosphere Digital Scavenger Hunt Activity | Phases of Water

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TWFScience

Hydrosphere and Cryosphere - A digital, device-based resource that will get your kids out of their seats, engaged, utilizing technology, and collaborating to solve real problems and test their knowledge. This activity works well across grades as a means of assessment, review, and/or instruction. Thi

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

Also included in: Water Complete Unit Bundle - 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Bundle | Clouds, Water Table

Phases of Water Reading Comprehension - Grade 8 and Up | States of Matter

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TWFScience

Phases of Water Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions. This resource is suitable for high school students as well as strong middle school students. Tackle literacy and science by having your students read and answer questions from a scientific article. Questions include knowledge (direct from

8th - Higher Education Science, Earth Sciences, Physical Science

NGSS MS-ESS2-1

Also included in: Water Complete Unit Bundle - 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Bundle | Clouds, Water Table

Mass, Volume, Density, and Buoyancy - PowerPoint Lesson and Student Notes

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TWFScience

This 45-slide PowerPoint lesson on Mass, Volume, Density, and Buoyancy begins by reviewing mass and mass vs. weight. It then covers volume, density, Archimedes, and buoyancy. It concludes with an explanation of buoyancy in fresh vs. salt water. There are 4 videos embedded in the PowerPoint. Simply s

7th - 9th Science, Physical Science, Physics

Also included in: Mass, Volume, Density, and Buoyancy - 5E Lesson Bundle

Viscosity - PowerPoint Lesson and Student Notes

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TWFScience

This 23-slide PowerPoint lesson on Viscosity begins by introducing viscosity. It then briefly discusses dynamic vs kinematic viscosity before comparing Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids. Viscosity's relationship with temperature and pressure are covered as well as how viscosity is measured. It conc

6th - 8th Science, Physical Science, Physics

Pneumatics Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions - Grade 8 and Up

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TWFScience

Pneumatics Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions. This resource is suitable for high school students as well as strong middle school students. Tackle literacy and science by having your students read and answer questions from a scientific article. Questions include knowledge (direct from the p

8th - Higher Education Science, Physical Science, Physics

Also included in: Physics Grade 8 and Up Science Reading Article Mega Bundle

Pneumatics - PowerPoint Lesson and Student Notes

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TWFScience

This 27-slide PowerPoint lesson on Pneumatics begins by defining pneumatics. It then discusses how pneumatic systems work before delving into pneumatic circuits. It introduces pneumatics applications and concludes by covering the advantages and disadvantages of pneumatics. There are 5 videos embedde

7th - 9th Science, Physical Science, Physics

Comparative Fluid Mechanics - PowerPoint Lesson and Student Notes

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TWFScience

This 55-slide PowerPoint lesson on Comparative Fluid Mechanics begins by defining fluid mechanics. It then discusses how fluids in living things and man-made products before delving into fluid dynamics. It introduces fluid systems and their parts and concludes by covering fluid statics. There are 12

7th - 9th Science, Physical Science, Physics

Fluids Complete Unit Bundle

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TWFScience

Fluids Unit. This unit includes a full lesson set for complete coverage of fluids, states of matter, properties of matter, and fluid mechanics along with associated activities.Individually, these resources would cost over $180 but by purchasing this bundle, you save 70%!This unit contains:- 10 Lesso

7th - 9th Science, Physical Science, Physics

Nonrenewable Energy Sources - Lab Station Activity

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TWFScience

This fully editable Lab Station Activity on Nonrenewable Energy Sources is meant to get your students out of their seats and engaged in the content. This activity was designed for high school physical science students.Each station not only offers a unique opportunity to test your students' knowledge

7th - 10th Earth Sciences, Physical Science, Physics

Also included in: Nonrenewable Energy Sources - 5E Lesson Bundle

Nonrenewable Energy Sources - 5E Lesson Bundle

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TWFScience

Nonrenewable Energy Sources - A 5E Lesson Bundle for elementary, middle, and high school students. Everything you need in one tidy package. This fully-editable, no prep bundle follows the 5E model and provides step-by-step instructions on how to implement it in your classroom. Each included resource

7th - 10th Science, Physical Science, Physics

Molecular Compounds - Digital Interactive Notebook Pages

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TWFScience

Middle School and High School Digital Interactive Notebook Pages - Molecular Compounds. Designed specifically for the 1:1 classroom utilizing any kind of digital device such as Chromebooks, Cellphones, or Tablets.Engage your students and utilize technology to bring science to life for your students.

8th - Higher Education Science, Chemistry, Physical Science

Also included in: Chemical Bonding, Compounds, and Intermolecular Forces 5E Unit Bundle

The Nervous System Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions - Grade 8 and Up

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TWFScience

The Nervous System Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions - This reading is suitable for students in grades 8 and up and includes formatted Word, Google Doc, and PDF versions.This resource covers the following topics:- The Nervous System- The Parts of the Nervous System- Nerves (Neurons)- Signa

8th - Higher Education Science, Anatomy, Biology

Also included in: Health and the Human Body Reading Comprehension Article Bundle - Grade 8 & Up

Electricity Production - Digital Interactive Notebook Pages

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TWFScience

Middle School and High School Digital Interactive Notebook Pages - Electricity Production. Designed specifically for the 1:1 classroom utilizing any kind of digital device such as Chromebooks, Cellphones, or Tablets.Engage your students and utilize technology to bring science to life for your studen

7th - Higher Education Science, Physical Science

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

Electrostatics - Digital Interactive Notebook Pages

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TWFScience

Middle School and High School Digital Interactive Notebook Pages - Electrostatics. Designed specifically for the 1:1 classroom utilizing any kind of digital device such as Chromebooks, Cellphones, or Tablets.Engage your students and utilize technology to bring science to life for your students. This

7th - 10th Science, Physical Science

Also included in: Static Electricity Complete 5E Lesson Bundle | Electrostatics, Electron Build-Up

Charging by Friction, Contact, and Induction- Digital Interactive Notebook Pages

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TWFScience

Middle School and High School Digital Interactive Notebook Pages - Charging by Friction, Contact, and Induction. Designed specifically for the 1:1 classroom utilizing any kind of digital device such as Chromebooks, Cellphones, or Tablets.Engage your students and utilize technology to bring science t

7th - 10th Science, Physical Science

Fossils Reading Comprehension Passage & Questions | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade

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TWFScience

Tackle literacy and science by having your students read and answer questions from a scientific article about Fossils. Questions include knowledge (direct from the paper), thinking, connecting, application, and open-ended varieties.The reading looks at:What Fossils AreHow Fossils Are FormedPetrifica

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

NGSS MS-ESS2-3

Also included in: Evolution and Natural Selection Middle School Bundle - NGSS - LS1-5, LS4

Simple Machines Reading Comprehension Passage & Questions | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade

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TWFScience

Tackle literacy and science by having your students read and answer questions from a scientific article about Simple Machines. Questions include knowledge (direct from the paper), thinking, connecting, application, and open-ended varieties.The Reading Looks at:- What are simple machines?- Levers- In

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

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

Also included in: Emergency Science Sub Plans | 6th, 7th, 8th | Reading Comprehension Questions

Simple Machines Lesson | Lever, Inclined Plane, Wheel and Axle,Pulley, Screw

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TWFScience

This 30-slide PowerPoint lesson on Simple Machines begins by examining what Simple Machines are as well as an explanation of what Work is. It then goes into the six main types of Simple Machines - Levers, Inclined Planes, Wheel and Axle, Pulleys, Screws, and Wedges. The lesson concludes by looking a

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

Also included in: Simple Machines - High School - 5E Lesson Bundle | Lever, Inclined Plane, Pulley

Diabetes Reading Comprehension Passage & Questions | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade

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TWFScience

Tackle literacy and science by having your students read and answer questions from a scientific article about Diabetes. Questions include knowledge (direct from the paper), thinking, connecting, application, and open-ended varieties.The reading looks at:- What is diabetes mellitus?- What are the dif

6th - 8th Science, Biology, General Science

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

Watersheds Reading Comprehension Passage & Questions | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade

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TWFScience

Tackle literacy and science by having your students read and answer questions from a scientific article about Watersheds. Questions include knowledge (direct from the paper), thinking, connecting, application, and open-ended varieties.The Reading Looks at:- What Are Watersheds?- How Are Watersheds D

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

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

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

Weather and Natural Disasters - Grade 8 and Up Science Reading Bundle

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TWFScience

Weather and Natural Disasters - Grade 8 and Up - Science Reading Comprehension Bundle. This resource contains 9 reading comprehension articles for Grades 8 and Up (ages 13+) students as well as more advanced, younger students. Tackle literacy and science by having your students read and answer quest

8th - Higher Education Science, General Science, Physical Science

Sound Transfer STEM Activity - The Silencer

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TWFScience

Your students' mission requires them to design and build a soundproofing container that will reduce noise as much as possible. In my opinion, learning about soundproofing is very important. I think students need to understanding that exposure to high levels of sound can lead to issues such as Tinnit

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

Also included in: Physics Curriculum | Physics 1 & 2 | Tests, Activities, Lessons | 11th and 12th

The Rock Cycle - 5E Lesson Bundle

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TWFScience

The Rock Cycle - A 5E Lesson Bundle for middle school students. Everything you need in one tidy package. This fully-editable, no prep bundle follows the 5E model and provides step-by-step instructions on how to implement it in your classroom. Each included resource is either completely or almost com

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

NGSS MS-ESS3-2