Middle School Student Practice

Hydroponic Food-Growing System STEM Investigation - Soil-free food-growing

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TWFScience

Students will investigate hydroponics, plant growth, and sustainable food production by designing and building their own soil-free food-growing system. Using a simple reservoir, nutrient solution, growing medium, and fast-growing plant, students explore how plants can receive the water and nutrients

6th - 11th Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment

NGSS MS-LS2-1, MS-LS2-3

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

Food Chains and Food Webs Worksheet Bundle + Energy Flow in Ecosystems Lesson

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TWFScience

Help your students understand food chains, food webs, energy flow, trophic levels, and species interactions with this comprehensive middle school ecology worksheet bundle. These 12 resources combine direct instruction, informational readings, video worksheets, digital learning, and engaging cipher p

6th - 10th Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment

NGSS MS-LS2-1, MS-LS2-2, MS-LS2-3+16

Characteristics of Living Things Reading Comprehension | Grade 8 and Up

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TWFScience

Characteristics of Living Things: How Scientists Determine What Is Alive Reading Comprehension Passage and QuestionsThis reading explores how scientists determine whether something is alive by examining the shared characteristics of living organisms. Students learn why displaying a single life-like

8th - 12th Anatomy, Biology, General Science

Also included in: Characteristics of Living Things Lesson Bundle | What is Life, Living, Nonliving

Characteristics of Living Things Reading | What is Life? | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade

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TWFScience

This Grade 6–8 reading comprehension article and questions introduces students to the characteristics shared by living things and how scientists determine whether something is alive. Students explore why showing one life-like feature—such as growing, moving, responding, or releasing energy—is not en

6th - 8th Anatomy, Biology, General Science

Also included in: Characteristics of Living Things Lesson Bundle | What is Life, Living, Nonliving

Characteristics of Living Things Lesson | Living vs Nonliving | 6, 7, 8th Grade

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TWFScience

This 7 Characteristics of Living Things lesson introduces students to the major characteristics shared by living organisms in a clear, student-friendly way This middle school life science lesson builds understanding without overwhelming learners. Students examine familiar examples—including plants r

6th - 8th Science, Biology, General Science

Also included in: Characteristics of Living Things Lesson Bundle | What is Life, Living, Nonliving

Characteristics of Living Things Data Graphing Lab Bundle 6th, 7th, 8th Grade

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TWFScience

These three characteristics of living things data graphing activities will help your students understand how organisms grow and develop, obtain and use energy, respond to environmental changes, and maintain stable internal conditions—all while building strong graphing and data-analysis skills. This

6th - 9th Graphing, Biology, General Science

NGSS MS-LS2-1, MS-LS2-2, MS-LS2-4+3

Also included in: Characteristics of Living Things Lesson Bundle | What is Life, Living, Nonliving

Ecosystem Health & Biodiversity Data Graphing Lab Bundle 6th, 7th, 8th Grade

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TWFScience

These three ecosystem health and biodiversity data graphing activities will help your students understand how habitat loss, invasive species, environmental conditions, and pollinator changes affect populations, biodiversity, ecosystem services, and ecosystem balance—all while building strong graphin

6th - 9th Graphing, Biology, Environment

NGSS MS-LS2-1, MS-LS2-2, MS-LS2-4+3

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

Water Desalination Challenge STEM Investigation - Solar Desalination

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TWFScience

Students will investigate water desalination, phase changes, and sustainable freshwater production by designing and building their own solar desalination device. Using a shallow basin, prepared saltwater, collection cup, transparent cover, and solar energy, students explore how evaporation and conde

6th - 11th Engineering, Physical Science, Physics

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

What Makes Something Alive Reading Comprehension | Grade 8 and Up

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TWFScience

What Makes Something Alive? Living, Once-Living, and Nonliving Reading Comprehension Passage and QuestionsThis reading explores how scientists use evidence to classify objects as living, once-living, biologically produced but never independently living, or nonliving. Students learn that appearance,

8th - 12th Anatomy, Biology, General Science

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

What Makes Something Alive? Reading | Living, Once-Living, Nonliving | 6, 7, 8th

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TWFScience

This Grade 6–8 reading comprehension article and questions helps students determine what makes something alive by comparing living, once-living, and nonliving objects at the appropriate reading level. Students learn that movement, growth, or appearance alone cannot prove that something is alive. Ins

6th - 8th Anatomy, Biology, General Science

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

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

Resource Depletion & Mining Data Analysis Graphing Bundle | HIGH SCHOOL

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TWFScience

These three natural resources and resource depletion data graphing activities will help your students understand how human resource use affects availability, how consumption compares with production and new discoveries, and how growing demand for copper and lithium is connected to mining and sustain

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

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

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

Is Yeast Alive? STEM Investigation | What Makes Something Alive?

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TWFScience

Students will investigate yeast, cellular energy use, and the characteristics of living things by comparing yeast under four different experimental conditions. Using bottles, balloons, sugar, yeast, and warm and cold water, students explore how the presence of yeast, sugar availability, and temperat

7th - 11th Biology, Chemistry, Engineering

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

Wind Turbine Blade Design Challenge STEM Investigation | Renewable Energy

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TWFScience

Students will investigate wind energy, turbine blade design, and rotational motion by designing and testing their own fan-powered model wind turbine. Using a guarded fan, reusable turbine stand, rotating axle, and interchangeable blade sets, students explore how blade shape, length, or angle affects

7th - 11th Engineering, Physical Science, Physics

NGSS MS-PS3-4, MS-PS3-5, MS-ETS1-1+8

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

Prescribed Burns Decision Challenge | Forest Management, Forest Fire Management

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TWFScience

This Prescribed Burns Decision Challenge will help your students understand how fire ecology, fuel buildup, wildfire risk, succession, biodiversity, forest recovery, and human impact are connected. This activity gives teachers an easy, NO PREP way to have students analyze ecology data, compare fores

6th - 10th Biology, Environment, General Science

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

Also included in: Real World Ecology Decision Challenges Bundle | Ecosystems Activity

Rhetorical Analysis: 2025 Inauguration Speech by Sewell and MLK’s I have a Dream

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EGP Media and Press

Pull together American history in the context of Civil RIghts and looking at past, present, and future! On MLK Jr. Day 2025 it was also the.Inauguration. During the exchange of power, there was a prayer given by Rev. Lorenzo Sewell. He used the iconic “I have a Dream” speech to create a new prayer f

3rd - Adult Education Civics, U.S. History

Pollyanna Novel study for grades 3-12 including STEM lab!

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EGP Media and Press

Engage, Explore, and Excel with a Thoughtfully Designed Literature Guide for Homeschoolers & Classroom TeachersUnlock the timeless lessons of Eleanor H. Porter’s Pollyanna with this multi-dimensional novel study guide —perfect for homeschoolers and classroom teachers seeking a rich, interactive,

3rd - 12th Literature, Novel Studies, Robotics

Also included in: 5 Novel Study bundle: Family Summer Audiobook Club {+BONUSES!}

The Wild Robot Paper Escape Room – POV analysis for ages 10-15

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EGP Media and Press

THE WILD ROBOT ESCAPE ROOM — Perspective-Based Literary Adventure for Grades 3-10 BRING "THE WILD ROBOT" TO LIFE IN YOUR CLASSROOM! Transform your classroom into an immersive literary adventure with this complete escape room kit based on Peter Brown's beloved novel, "The Wild Robot." ⭐️WHAT'S INCLU...

3rd - 12th Literature

Also included in: The Wild Robot Explored: Complete Middle School Collection

Personal Literary Analysis Through Self-Discovery: Make yourself a "Character"

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EGP Media and Press

Personal Literary Analysis Through Self-Discovery | Multi-Grade ELA Workbook (Grades 3-12)Transform how your students understand literary elements by making analysis deeply personal and meaningful! This comprehensive ELA resource helps upper elementary, middle school, and high school students explor

3rd - 12th Literature, Novel Studies, Other (ELA)

Impressionist Art History Copy Work: 5 Daily Sentences & Art for Kids

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EGP Media and Press

Five Day Learn & Write: Impressionist Art Copywork - Multi-Level BundleTransform handwriting practice into an art appreciation adventure with this 5-day copywork guide featuring the masters of Impressionism!FOUR COMPLETE DIFFICULTY LEVELS - Perfect for multi-age families or classrooms! Each leve

Preschool - 12th Art History, Coloring Pages, Handwriting

Also included in: Foundations of Modern Art Copy work and coloring Page Bundle for Grades K-12

Pointillism Neo-Impressionist Art Copywork Pack

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EGP Media and Press

Introduce students ages 5+ to Pointillism and Neo-Impressionism with this 17-page printable PDF. This no-prep pack combines daily handwriting practice with hands-on art projects, perfect for homeschool, art classes, or classroom enrichment.Key FeaturesFive Days of Copywork: Sentences about Pointilli

Kindergarten - 12th Art History, Other (Arts), Handwriting

Also included in: Foundations of Modern Art Copy work and coloring Page Bundle for Grades K-12

Fauvism Art Copy work and coloring page pack for grades K-12

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EGP Media and Press

Transform handwriting practice into an art appreciation adventure with this 5-day copywork guide featuring the wild beasts of Fauvism!FOUR COMPLETE DIFFICULTY LEVELS - Perfect for multi-age families or classrooms! Each level includes 5 carefully crafted sentences about Matisse, Derain, and Fauvist a

Kindergarten - 12th Art History, Coloring Pages, World History

Also included in: Foundations of Modern Art Copy work and coloring Page Bundle for Grades K-12

Post-Impressionism Art Copy Work and Coloring Pages for grades k-12

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EGP Media and Press

Transform handwriting practice into an art appreciation adventure with this 5-day copywork guide featuring the innovative masters of Post-Impressionism!FOUR COMPLETE DIFFICULTY LEVELS - Perfect for multi-age families or classrooms! Each level includes 5 carefully crafted sentences about Van Gogh, Cé

Kindergarten - 12th Art History, Coloring Pages, Handwriting

Also included in: Foundations of Modern Art Copy work and coloring Page Bundle for Grades K-12

Expressionist Art Movement Copy Work and Coloring Pages for Grades K-12

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EGP Media and Press

Transform handwriting practice into an art appreciation adventure with this 5-day copywork guide featuring the emotional masters of Expressionism!FOUR COMPLETE DIFFICULTY LEVELS - Perfect for multi-age families or classrooms! Each level includes 5 carefully crafted sentences about Munch, Kandinsky,

Kindergarten - 12th Art History, Coloring Pages, Handwriting

Also included in: Foundations of Modern Art Copy work and coloring Page Bundle for Grades K-12

Foundations of Modern Art Copy work and coloring Page Bundle for Grades K-12

Created by
EGP Media and Press

Transform an entire month of handwriting practice into an immersive art history journey with this comprehensive collection featuring 5 major art movements that established modern art!FIVE COMPLETE ART MOVEMENT GUIDES - 25 days of engaging copywork covering the most influential periods in art history

Kindergarten - 12th Art History, Coloring Pages, Handwriting