Middle School Science Resources

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

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TWFScience

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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TWFScience

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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TWFScience

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

S.7.13.B - Hierarchical Organization of Cells | TEKS Science 7th Grade | STAAR

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TWFScience

This RESOURCE BUNDLE is for Texas grade 7 science teachers who are teaching S.7.13.B - Hierarchical Organization of Cells - Cells, Tissues, Organs, and Organ Systems within Plants and Animals. systems according to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Standards set down by the Texas Educat

7th Grade Biology, General Science

Also included in: S.7.13 - Body Systems & Inherited Traits - Ecosystems Bundle | TEKS 7th Grade

The Science of Fear Reading | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Fight, Flight, Freeze, Anxiety

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TWFScience

Tackle literacy and science by having your students read and answer questions from a scientific article about The Science of Fear - Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Anxiety. Questions include knowledge (direct from the paper), thinking, connecting, application, and open-ended varieties.This resource cover

6th - 8th Science, Biology, General Science

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

S.7.13.C - Asexual vs Sexual Reproduction Bundle | TEKS Science 7th Grade STAAR

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TWFScience

This RESOURCE BUNDLE is for Texas grade 7 science teachers who are teaching S.7.13.C - Asexual vs Sexual Reproduction Bundle: Diversity & Population Change. systems according to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Standards set down by the Texas Education Agency and want to prepare t

7th Grade Biology, General Science

Also included in: S.7.13 - Body Systems & Inherited Traits - Ecosystems Bundle | TEKS 7th Grade

S.7.13.D - Natural and Artificial Selection Bundle | TEKS Science 7th Grade

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TWFScience

This RESOURCE BUNDLE is for Texas grade 7 science teachers who are teaching S.7.13.D - Natural vs Artificial Selection Bundle: Traits in Populations Over Time. systems according to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Standards set down by the Texas Education Agency and want to prepare th

7th Grade Biology, General Science

Also included in: S.7.13 - Body Systems & Inherited Traits - Ecosystems Bundle | TEKS 7th Grade

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

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TWFScience

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

S.7.13 - Body Systems & Inherited Traits - Ecosystems Bundle | TEKS 7th Grade

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TWFScience

This RESOURCE BUNDLE is for Texas grade 7 science teachers who are teaching S.7.13 - Body Systems & Inherited Traits according to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Standards set down by the Texas Education Agency and want to prepare their students for STAAR. ✅ Complete S.7.13 - 7t...

7th Grade Basic Principles, Biology

S.7.14.A - Categorizing Organisms by Taxonomic Systems | TEKS Science 7th Grade

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TWFScience

This RESOURCE BUNDLE is for Texas grade 7 science teachers who are teaching S.7.14.A - Categorizing Organisms by Taxonomic Systems systems according to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Standards set down by the Texas Education Agency and want to prepare their students for STAAR. ✅ Co...

7th Grade Biology, General Science

Also included in: S.7.14 - Taxonomic System & the Relationships Between Organisms | TEKS 7th Grade

S.7.14.B - Classification of Living Things | TEKS Science 7th Grade | Kingdoms

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TWFScience

This RESOURCE BUNDLE is for Texas grade 7 science teachers who are teaching S.7.14.B - The Classification of Living Things systems according to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Standards set down by the Texas Education Agency and want to prepare their students for STAAR. ✅ Complete S...

7th Grade Biology, General Science

Also included in: S.7.14 - Taxonomic System & the Relationships Between Organisms | TEKS 7th Grade

S.7.14 - Taxonomic System & the Relationships Between Organisms | TEKS 7th Grade

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TWFScience

This RESOURCE BUNDLE is for Texas grade 7 science teachers who are teaching S.7.14- Using the Taxonomic System to Describe Relationships Between Organisms according to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Standards set down by the Texas Education Agency and want to prepare their students

7th Grade Basic Principles, Biology, Earth Sciences

Middle School Physical Science Curriculum | NGSS Aligned | MS-PS1, PS2, PS3, PS4

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TWFScience

This bundle includes all four complete, NGSS-aligned Middle School Physical Science bundles—MS-PS1, MS-PS2, MS-PS3, and MS-PS4—curated to cover every performance expectation with engaging lessons, hands-on labs/engineering challenges, readings, activities, and organized teacher supports.Why teachers

6th - 8th Chemistry, Physical Science, Physics

NGSS MS-PS1-1, MS-PS1-2, MS-PS1-3+16

Middle School Life Science Curriculum | NGSS Aligned | MS-LS1, LS2, LS3, LS4

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TWFScience

This bundle includes all four complete, NGSS-aligned Middle School Life Science bundles—MS-PS1, MS-LS2, MS-LS3, and MS-LS4—curated to cover every performance expectation with engaging lessons, hands-on labs/engineering challenges, readings, activities, and organized teacher supports.Why teachers lov

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

NGSS MS-LS1-1, MS-LS1-2, MS-LS1-3+18

Middle School Earth and Space Science Curriculum | NGSS Aligned ESS1, ESS2, ESS3

Created by
TWFScience

This bundle includes all four complete, NGSS-aligned Middle School Life Science bundles—MS-ESS1, MS-ESS2, and MS-ESS3—curated to cover every performance expectation with engaging lessons, hands-on labs/engineering challenges, readings, activities, and organized teacher supports.Why teachers love itT

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

NGSS MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS1-2, MS-ESS1-3+12

Halloween Creatures Dichotomous Key – A Spooky Classification Challenge

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TWFScience

The classroom lights flicker. A chill skims across the lab tables as ten mysterious creatures shuffle, flap, and ooze into view. Your students have one tool to survive the night: a dichotomous key. With each YES/NO choice, they narrow the suspects—bat or crow, wisp or witch’s familiar—until every mo

6th - 11th Basic Principles, Biology

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

Crash Course BIOLOGY (2012) #2: Water | Polar Molecules, Surface Tension

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TWFScience

Crash Course Biology (2012) #2: WATER Video Worksheet. Whether you are introducing, reviewing, or leaving it as a sub plan, my Crash Course video worksheet is a terrific solution.Your worksheet includes a direct YouTube video link! Just click and go.Key Concepts Covered in the Video Worksheet:Polari

8th - 12th Science, Biology, General Science

NGSS HS-LS1-1, HS-LS1-2, HS-LS1-3+21

Also included in: Crash Course Video Worksheets Mega Bundle | Life and Physical Science Sub Plan

Crash Course BIOLOGY (2012) Video Worksheets | 40 Episode Bundle | Sub Plan

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TWFScience

Crash Course BIOLOGY (2012) Video Series Worksheet Bundle - 40 video worksheets with answer key. Whether you are introducing a topic, reviewing a concept, or leaving as a sub plan, my Crash Course video worksheets are a terrific solutions. Save more than 85% with this bundle!How It Will Benefit Your

8th - 12th Science, Biology, General Science

NGSS HS-LS1-1, HS-LS1-2, HS-LS1-3+21

Crash Course BIOLOGY (2012) #4: Animal Cells | Eukaryotes, Organelles

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TWFScience

Crash Course Biology (2012) #4: ANIMAL CELLS Video Worksheet. Whether you are introducing, reviewing, or leaving it as a sub plan, my Crash Course video worksheet is a terrific solution.Your worksheet includes a direct YouTube video link! Just click and go.Key Concepts Covered in the Video Worksheet

7th - 12th Science, Biology, General Science

NGSS HS-LS1-1, HS-LS1-2, HS-LS1-3+21

Also included in: Crash Course Video Worksheets Mega Bundle | Life and Physical Science Sub Plan

Crash Course BIOLOGY (2012) #5: Membranes and Transport

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TWFScience

Crash Course Biology (2012) #5: MEMBRANES AND TRANSPORT Video Worksheet. Whether you are introducing, reviewing, or leaving it as a sub plan, my Crash Course video worksheet is a terrific solution.Your worksheet includes a direct YouTube video link! Just click and go.Key Concepts Covered in the Vide

7th - 12th Science, Biology, General Science

NGSS HS-LS1-1, HS-LS1-2, HS-LS1-3+21

Also included in: Crash Course Video Worksheets Mega Bundle | Life and Physical Science Sub Plan

Crash Course BIOLOGY (2012) #6: Plant Cells | Organelles, Photosynthesis

Created by
TWFScience

Crash Course Biology (2012) #6: PLANT CELLS Video Worksheet. Whether you are introducing, reviewing, or leaving it as a sub plan, my Crash Course video worksheet is a terrific solution.Your worksheet includes a direct YouTube video link! Just click and go.Key Concepts Covered in the Video Worksheet:

7th - 12th Science, Biology, General Science

NGSS HS-LS1-1, HS-LS1-2, HS-LS1-3+21

Also included in: Crash Course Video Worksheets Mega Bundle | Life and Physical Science Sub Plan

Crash Course BIOLOGY (2012) #7: ATP and Respiration | Cellular Respiration

Created by
TWFScience

Crash Course Biology (2012) #7: ATP AND RESPIRATION Video Worksheet. Whether you are introducing, reviewing, or leaving it as a sub plan, my Crash Course video worksheet is a terrific solution.Your worksheet includes a direct YouTube video link! Just click and go.Key Concepts Covered in the Video Wo

7th - 12th Science, Biology, General Science

NGSS HS-LS1-1, HS-LS1-2, HS-LS1-3+21

Also included in: Crash Course Video Worksheets Mega Bundle | Life and Physical Science Sub Plan

Marble Ramp: Height vs Average Speed STEM Investigation | Scientific Method

Created by
TWFScience

Give students a fast, hands-on motion investigation: set up a simple marble ramp, change only the ramp height, and measure how height affects average speed. With clear test rules and simple materials, students plan a fair test, collect multiple times for each height, calculate average speed, and cre

6th - 11th 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

S.8.1-5 - Science Skills and STEM Bundle | TEKS Science 8th Grade | Texas, STAAR

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TWFScience

This RESOURCE BUNDLE is for Texas grade 8 science teachers who are teaching S.8.1-5 Science Skills and STEM according to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Standards set down by the Texas Education Agency and want to prepare their students for STAAR. The bundle will SAVE YOU OVER 50%.✅

8th Grade Engineering, General Science, Physical Science

Also included in: TEKS Science 7th and 8th Grade 2024 Texas TWO-Year Bundle | STAAR Science