Seasonal Hands-On Activities

Why Do Roads Get Salted? Reading | How Salt Melts Ice, Winter | 6th, 7th, 8th

Created by
TWFScience

This grade 6–8 reading introduces students to the science behind why roads are salted in winter and how salt helps melt ice to make roads safer. Students learn how water freezes, why icy roads are dangerous, and how adding salt changes the freezing point of water through a process called freezing po

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

Also included in: Winter Weather & Snow Bundle - Lessons, Project, Activities | 6th 7th 8th Grade

Does Being Cold Make You Sick? Reading | Viruses, Winter | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade

Created by
TWFScience

This grade 6–8 reading introduces students to the science behind colds and the flu, explaining why viruses—not cold weather—are responsible for making people sick. Students learn how illnesses spread, why people tend to get sick more often in winter, and how environmental conditions like cold, dry a

6th - 8th Basic Principles, Biology, General Science

Also included in: Winter Weather & Snow Bundle - Lessons, Project, Activities | 6th 7th 8th Grade

Winter Solstice Reading | Why the Solstice Happens | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade

Created by
TWFScience

This grade 6–8 reading introduces students to the science of the winter solstice, explaining why it is the shortest day and longest night of the year and how Earth’s tilt causes seasonal changes. Students learn what happens during the winter solstice, when it occurs in each hemisphere, and why dayli

6th - 8th Basic Principles, Biology, General Science

Also included in: Winter Weather & Snow Bundle - Lessons, Project, Activities | 6th 7th 8th Grade

Thermal Insulation STEM Investigation – Keep Ice from Melting! Heat Transfer

Created by
TWFScience

In this hands-on STEM investigation, students will explore heat transfer and thermal insulation by designing and building a container that keeps an ice cube from melting. Using common materials, students test how different insulation designs affect the rate at which ice melts when exposed to room te

6th - 11th General Science, Physical Science, Physics

Also included in: Winter Weather & Snow Bundle - Lessons, Project, Activities | 6th 7th 8th Grade

Why Do Roads Get Salted? STEM Investigation — Lowering the Freezing Point

Created by
TWFScience

In this hands-on STEM investigation, students explore freezing point depression and phase changes by testing how adding different amounts of salt affects how quickly ice melts. Using real-world winter road safety as the context, students investigate why salt is spread on icy roads and how it changes

6th - 11th General Science, Physical Science, Physics

Also included in: Winter Weather & Snow Bundle - Lessons, Project, Activities | 6th 7th 8th Grade

Winter Weather Adaptations Ecology Research Project - Structural and Behavioral

Created by
TWFScience

In this project, your students will explore how animals survive extreme winter conditions through specialized structural and behavioral adaptations. Students investigate how cold temperatures, snow, wind, and limited food shape animal survival strategies, and how these adaptations help organisms rem

6th - 9th Science, Biology, Earth Sciences

NGSS MS-LS1-4, MS-LS1-5, MS-LS4-4

Also included in: Winter Weather & Snow Bundle - Lessons, Project, Activities | 6th 7th 8th Grade

The Science of Snow Lesson | Formation, States of Matter | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade

Created by
TWFScience

This middle school science lesson introduces the science of snow in a clear, student-friendly way that builds understanding without overwhelming learners. Students explore familiar winter phenomena—such as snowfall, melting, insulation, avalanches, and snowpack—to understand how matter, energy, and

6th - 8th Science, Physical Science, Physics

Also included in: Winter Weather & Snow Bundle - Lessons, Project, Activities | 6th 7th 8th Grade

Snow Day Science Activity Bundle - Snow, Snowflakes, Winter | 6th 7th 8th Grade

Created by
TWFScience

The NO-PREP bundle includes a two readings (The Science of Snow, Snowflakes, and Frost / Winter Animal Survival Adaptations and Strategies), two simple at-home investigations (Snow Density and Volume Investigation / Snow vs Ice Activity - Which Melts Faster), and my Winter Weather Adaptations Projec

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

Extreme Winter Weather Reading | Snowstorms, Blizzards | 6th 7th 8th Grade

Created by
TWFScience

This grade 6–8 science reading comprehension article introduces students to the wild and powerful side of winter, from blizzards and ice storms to polar vortexes and nor’easters. Students learn how different types of extreme winter weather form, what makes each storm unique, and how these storms imp

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

NGSS MS-ESS2-1, MS-ESS2-4, MS-ESS2-6

Also included in: Winter Weather & Snow Bundle - Lessons, Project, Activities | 6th 7th 8th Grade

Winter Weather & Snow Bundle - Lessons, Project, Activities | 6th 7th 8th Grade

Created by
TWFScience

This NO-PREP, comprehensive Winter Weather and Snow Bundle guides students through the science of winter by exploring how snow forms, how winter weather works, how animals survive cold environments, and how physical science concepts—such as states of matter, heat transfer, density, freezing point de

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

NGSS MS-LS4-2, MS-LS4-4, MS-ESS2-1+4

Earth Day Countdown | 22 Environmental Science Starter Slides | Earth Day Warmup

Created by
TWFScience

Earth Day Countdown – Class Starter Discussion Slides & Teacher Guide. 22 Days of Discussion and Collaboration. Fully editable.Looking for an engaging way to spark meaningful conversations about environmental issues leading up to Earth Day or just how humans impact the environment? This Earth Da

6th - 11th Biology, Earth Sciences, Marine Science

NGSS MS-LS2-1, MS-LS2-4, MS-ESS3-1+9

Earth Day Countdown | Environmental Class Starter 3-DAY SAMPLE

Created by
TWFScience

Earth Day Countdown SAMPLE – Class Starter Discussion Slides & Teacher Guide. 3 Days of Discussion and Collaboration. The full version - Earth Day Countdown | 22 Environmental Class Starter Slides for Discussion and Collaboration can be found by clicking here.The full version contains 22, fully

6th - 11th Biology, Earth Sciences, Marine Science

NGSS MS-LS2-1, MS-LS2-4, MS-ESS3-1+9

Renewable Energy Unit Bundle | Solar, Wind, Hydro, Tidal, Biomass, Fusion

Created by
TWFScience

This NO-PREP, comprehensive Renewable Energy Bundle guides students through the science of renewable energy production by exploring how energy is generated from wind, solar, hydroelectric, biomass, tidal, and fusion sources—and how renewable energy can be stored and used to power our world—through e

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

NGSS MS-LS2-4, MS-ESS3-1, MS-ESS3-3+2

I Was Today Years Old When I Learned | Start of the Year Science Activity

Created by
TWFScience

I Was Today Years Old When I Learned…: Science Discovery & Research ActivityTurn the popular phrase “I was today years old when I learned…” into an engaging science research and discovery activity! Perfect as an icebreaker activity for the beginning of the school year or the start of a new scien

4th - 12th Science, General Science, Physical Science

Characteristics of Life - I Was Today Years Old When I Learned | Living Things

Created by
TWFScience

Characteristics of Life Research ActivityTurn the popular phrase “I was today years old when I learned…” into an engaging science research and discovery activity about the Characteristics of Life! Perfect as an icebreaker activity for the beginning of the unit or as a fun activity during. This activ

6th - 11th Science, 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

Created by
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

PK-2nd Grade 3 month Thematic and Literary Unit Bundle

Created by
EGP Media and Press

I have combined some of my customers favorite resources into a 3 month learning theme Bundle. You will find the Friends and Family Unit, Pets and Animals Unit, and then 6 weeks of book-based literary printable packets. Finally, I have a planning resource to plan and finish out the entire year based

Preschool - 2nd English Language Arts

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

Created by
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)

End Of Year Student Survey Task Cards - Reflection Worksheets - 3rd To 5th Grade

Created by
Meryma Learning

Wrap up the school year with purpose and reflection using these End Of Year Student Survey Task Cards and Reflection Worksheets designed for 3rd to 5th grade students. This resource is a perfect way to help students look back on their experiences and growth while encouraging meaningful conversations

2nd - 6th Writing, For All Subjects

Summer Break Word Searches with Answers - 3rd 4th 5th Grade Word Search Packet

Created by
Meryma Learning

Make summer review fun and stress-free with this Summer Break Word Search Packet for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade! This engaging set of summer word searches with answer keys is perfect for end-of-year review, summer school, take-home packets, or quiet time during break.This no-prep packet includes 5 summ

3rd - 5th Vocabulary

Also included in: Summer Writing Prompts and Word Searches - 3rd 4th 5th Grade Summer Break Packet

Summer Writing Prompts and Word Searches - 3rd 4th 5th Grade Summer Break Packet

Created by
Meryma Learning

Keep students engaged and learning all summer long with this fun and educational Summer Writing Prompts and Word Searches Bundle for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade!This printable summer break packet includes:50 Summer Writing Prompts – from vacations to summer camp10 Summer Drawing Prompts – creative and r

3rd - 5th Vocabulary, Writing

Class Superlatives End of Year Awards - Editable Elementary Student Certificates

Created by
Meryma Learning

Make your end-of-year celebration unforgettable with these class superlatives end of the year awards! This fun and editable set of end of year award templates and certificates is perfect for recognizing your elementary students with meaningful and memorable class awards.✅ What’s Included: 50 Edita...

Kindergarten - 6th Classroom Community

Winter Puzzles: Word Search Puzzles - Crossword - Maze | Winter Break Puzzles

Created by
Meryma Learning

Bring the magic of winter to your classroom with Winter Puzzles: Word Search Puzzles · Crossword · Maze | Winter Break Puzzles. This fun and engaging resource includes five winter-themed word searches to build vocabulary, a creative crossword puzzle to strengthen critical thinking, and a playful maz

3rd - 5th English Language Arts, Vocabulary

Also included in: Winter Break Packet – Reading, Writing, Coloring Pages, Puzzles & Scavenger Hunt

End Of The Year Teacher Appreciation Thank You Cards Writing and Coloring Pages

Created by
Meryma Learning

Celebrate your teachers with these End of the Year Teacher Appreciation Thank You Cards – perfect for writing and coloring activities! This printable resource includes 10 beautifully designed thank you cards that allow students to color the front and write a heartfelt message on the back – a meaning

Kindergarten - 6th Coloring Pages, Writing

Also included in: May Activities Bundle AAPI Heritage Month, Cinco de Mayo, Mother's Day, and More