About the store
You’re in the right place if you teach elementary or middle school science. My name is Chris Kesler, and I founded Kesler Science to create engaging activities that help students learn difficult science concepts.
I’m a former award-winning middle school science teacher. When I started teaching, I was underwhelmed by the lack of meaningful resources and overwhelmed by the small amount of time I had to create experiences for my students. But, I wasn’t going to let these challenges stand in the way of what I knew was best for my classes.
I spent thousands of hours creating lessons, all designed from the ground up with these four non-negotiables in mind:
- Experiences have to be engaging.
- They have to build relationships.
- The activities need to be student-centered and allow for student choice.
- Most importantly, I want students to connect the learning to the real-world.
The transformation that happened in my class was nothing short of spectacular. I noticed an increase in participation and engagement throughout the year. More importantly, students made connections to the content, which built their confidence and gave them a sense of responsibility for their learning. It didn’t hurt that test scores went up either.
It has been over 10 years since I created Kesler Science, and since then, my teacher-created materials have been used by tens of thousands of teachers just like yourself!
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Science Awards - 60 End of the Year Science Awards
End your school year by giving your students these 60 science awards that are ready to autofill and print or send digitally! Each of the award titles relates a science concept to a personality trait. Each certificate includes a definition of the science concept as well as an explanation for how it relates to the recipient. For example, The Gravity Award goes to a student who is down to earth. The Proton Award goes to a student who has a positive outlook. The Astronaut Award goes to a stude
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General Science, Other (Science), Science
Also included in: End of Year Science Awards Bundle
Middle School Science Interactive Notebooks Bundle - Paper + Digital INB
The Science Interactive Notebook Bundle is essential for teachers who want to provide their students with an engaging experience when teaching middle school science concepts As one of the top-selling all-time products on TpT, you will receive both print and digital versions of every INB template. These science interactive notebook activities are a fantastic resource for a traditional classroom setting, a 1:1 environment, or students who are distance learning. Digital Versions Include: one-of
6th - 8th
General Science, Other (Science), Science
End of Year Science Awards Bundle
The end of year science awards bundle contains a total of 100 unique science awards for your students. Now with autofill capability! Type your name, the date, and students' names into the table and print the pages you want! (PDF file is for use with Adobe.) The Science Awards product includes 60 science awards that are ready to print or send digitally. Each award relates a science concept to a personality trait and includes a definition of the science concept, as well as an explanation of how i
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Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Science Warm Ups and Bell Ringers - Full Year Integrated Resource
These science bell ringers are an excellent way to engage your students as soon as they walk into your classroom. This comprehensive FULL YEAR resource includes everything you need to start each science class off with an engaging warm-up activity. Please Note: The videos in this resource require the use of YouTube. Also, this is the same product that was once active in Presto Plan's TpT store. Please do not double purchase if you already have it. Teach More Specific Sciences?Life Science Warm-
6th - 8th
General Science, Other (Science), Science
Science is Weird Posters, Volume 1 - 40 Posters - Classroom Bulletin Board Decor
Show your students how strange, crazy, and weird science can be by decorating your bulletin board with these 40 posters. Each poster gives a surprising or weird fact related to science. You can choose to either set up a larger display with the included banner or use the smaller poster for a weekly interactive bulletin with one fact a week to last you the school year! Students will definitely take notice of these eye-catching posters, and it may even inspire them to do further research! INCL
6th - 8th
General Science, Other (Science), Science
Lab Safety Escape Room - 6th 7th 8th Grade Science Review Activity
The lab safety escape room is an immersive experience for your students. It allows them to demonstrate their knowledge of lab safety at the beginning of the school year in a fun and engaging way. Student Background:Students will need to have an understanding of basic lab safety do's and don't. They will also need to know the location of all major safety equipment like a fire extinguisher, gloves, goggles, fire blanket, aprons, phone, evacuation map, first aid kit, fire shower, trash can, sink, a
6th - 8th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Also included in: Escape Room Bundle - Middle School Science Review Activities
Plant & Animal Cells Student-Led Station Lab - Grades 6 7 8 - Print, Virtual
This modular, student-led activity about plant and animal cells will keep your middle school class engaged and learning throughout this structure of life lesson. These comprehensive materials will save you a TON of prep time while allowing students to direct their learning. In this station lab, students will learn to identify and compare the characteristics of plant and animal cells. The station lab activities are also included in the Plant and Animal Cells 5E Lesson Plan, which includes te
6th - 8th
Biology, General Science, Science
Also included in: Middle School Science Station Labs Bundle - 103 Topics - Grades 6 7 8
Conduction, Convection, & Radiation Student-Led Station Lab - Grades 6 7 8
This modular, student-led activity about conduction, convection, and radiation will keep your middle school class engaged and learning throughout this energy lesson. These comprehensive materials will save you a TON of prep time while allowing students to direct their learning. In this station lab, students will learn develop a model that predicts and describes changes in particle motion, temperature, and state of pure substances. The station lab activities are also included in the Conducti
6th - 8th
General Science, Physical Science, Science
Also included in: Middle School Science Station Labs Bundle - 103 Topics - Grades 6 7 8
MEGA - 99 MS Complete Lessons Bundle - Differentiated, Student-led - Grades 6-8
These modular, student-led science center activities cover 99 topics. These 10-day lesson plans are a great way to keep your middle school class engaged and learning throughout your lessons. The comprehensive materials will save you a TON of prep time while giving students a chance to direct their own learning. What's Included in Each Lesson Engagement:Objective and I CAN statements – 11x17 for class display; blank version available for editingLesson Vocabulary Word Wall Cards - English and Spa
6th - 8th
Biology, Earth Sciences, Physical Science
Space Interactive Notebook Pages - Print or Digital INB
The Space Science Interactive Notebook Bundle is essential for teachers who want to provide their students with an interactive experience when teaching Space Science concepts. Both print and digital versions are included in this purchase. These Space Science activities are a fantastic resource for a traditional classroom setting, a 1:1 environment, or students who are distance learning. What Topics Are Included? Asteroids, Meteors, and CometsBig Bang TheoryEclipsesElectromagnetic Spectrum
6th - 8th
Astronomy, General Science, Science
Also included in: Middle School Science Interactive Notebooks Bundle - Paper + Digital INB
Physical & Chemical Changes Student-Led Station Lab - Grades 6 7 8 - Print, Dig
This modular, student-led activity about physical and chemical changes will keep your middle school class engaged and learning throughout this physical science lesson. These comprehensive materials will save you a TON of prep time while allowing students to direct their learning. In this station lab, students will learn to identify the formation of a new substance by using the evidence of a possible chemical change. The station lab activities are also included in the Physical and Chemical
6th - 8th
Chemistry, General Science, Science
Also included in: Middle School Science Station Labs Bundle - 103 Topics - Grades 6 7 8
Potential & Kinetic Energy Complete Lesson Plan - Grades 6 7 8
Everything you need for an engaging middle school unit on potential and kinetic energy. Includes presentations, worksheets, choice projects, and assessment. Fully editable, multiday content needs minimum prep. Differentiated, student-led learning leaves time for you to focus on student success! Your junior high students will answer this essential question: Compare and contrast potential and kinetic energy.Texas teachers: This lesson aligns with the 2017 TEKS. It will not be updated for the ne
6th - 8th
General Science, Physical Science, Science
Force and Motion 5E Lesson Plans Bundle - Middle School Grades 6 7 8 Science
A complete force and motion unit built on the 5E instructional framework for middle school science. This bundle includes lesson plans, student work pages, slide decks, and station labs covering force and motion concepts for grades 6, 7, and 8. This Force and Motion 5E Lesson Plans Bundle from Kesler Science gives you a complete, structured unit designed specifically for 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade science classrooms. Each lesson moves students through Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evalua
6th - 8th
Physical Science, Physics, Science
Lab Safety Student-Led Station Lab
This modular, student-led activity about lab safety will keep your middle school class engaged and learning throughout this beginning-of-the-year lesson. These comprehensive materials will save you a TON of prep time while giving students the opportunity to direct their own learning. In this station lab, students will learn how adherence to lab safety is crucial to their success and enjoyment in a laboratory setting. Ready for in-class or virtual learning!Station labs have been created so tha
6th - 8th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Also included in: Middle School Science Station Labs Bundle - 103 Topics - Grades 6 7 8
Air Masses & Fronts Student-Led Station Lab - Grades 6 7 8 - Print, Virtual
This modular, student-led activity about air masses and fronts keeps your middle school class engaged and learning throughout this Earth science lesson. These comprehensive materials will save you a TON of prep time while giving students a chance to direct their own learning. In this station lab, students will learn to identify how global patterns of atmospheric movement influence local weather using weather maps that show high and low pressures and fronts. The station lab activities are als
6th - 8th
Earth Sciences, General Science, Science
Also included in: Middle School Science Station Labs Bundle - 103 Topics - Grades 6 7 8
Force & Motion Interactive Notebook Pages - Print or Digital INB
The Force and Motion Interactive Notebook Bundle is essential for teachers who want to provide their students with an interactive experience when teaching Force and Motion concepts. Both print and digital versions are included in this purchase. These Force and Motion activities are a fantastic resource for a traditional classroom setting, a 1:1 environment, or students who are distance learning. What Topics Are Included? Speed, Velocity, and AccelerationBalanced and Unbalanced ForcesMotio
6th - 8th
General Science, Physics, Science
Also included in: Middle School Science Interactive Notebooks Bundle - Paper + Digital INB
Scientific Method Student-Led Station Lab
This modular, student-led activity about the scientific method will keep your middle school class engaged and learning throughout this beginning-of-the-year lesson. These comprehensive materials will save you a TON of prep time while giving students the opportunity to direct their own learning. In this station lab, students will learn how scientists develop and test ideas in an organized way. Ready for in-class or virtual learning!Station labs have been created so that students can use them o
6th - 8th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Also included in: Middle School Science Station Labs Bundle - 103 Topics - Grades 6 7 8
Middle School Science Station Labs Bundle - 103 Topics - Grades 6 7 8
A full year of differentiated, student-led science station labs for middle school. This bundle includes 103 lab sets covering life, Earth, and physical science topics for grades 6, 7, and 8. This Science Station Labs MEGA Bundle from Kesler Science gives you 103 differentiated, student-led lab sets spanning life, Earth, and physical science concepts for grades 6, 7, and 8. Each lab rotates students through nine possible stations built around a single focused science topic. Input stations includ
6th - 8th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Plant & Animal Cells Complete Lesson Plan - Grades 6 7 8
Everything you need for an engaging middle school unit on plant and animal cells. Includes presentations, worksheets, choice projects, and assessment. Fully editable, multiday content needs minimum prep. Differentiated, student-led learning leaves time for you to focus on student success! Your junior high students will answer these essential questions: What is the difference between structure and function in plant and animal cell organelles?What is a cell membrane, cell wall, nucleus, cytopla
6th - 8th
Biology, Environment, Science
Plate Tectonics Student-Led Station Lab - Grades 6 7 8 - Print, Virtual
This modular, student-led activity about plate tectonics will keep your middle school class engaged and learning throughout this Earth science lesson. These comprehensive materials will save you a TON of prep time while allowing students to direct their learning. In this station lab, students will learn to identify the major tectonic plates. The station lab activities are also included in the Plate Tectonics 5E Lesson Plan, which includes teaching and virtual learning presentations, note te
6th - 8th
Earth Sciences, General Science, Science
Also included in: Earth Science Student-Led Station Lab Bundle - MS 6-8 - 14 Topics
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About the store
Experience
You’re in the right place if you teach elementary or middle school science. My name is Chris Kesler, and I founded Kesler Science to create engaging activities that help students learn difficult science concepts.
I’m a former award-winning middle school science teacher. When I started teaching, I was underwhelmed by the lack of meaningful resources and overwhelmed by the small amount of time I had to create experiences for my students. But, I wasn’t going to let these challenges stand in the way of what I knew was best for my classes.
I spent thousands of hours creating lessons, all designed from the ground up with these four non-negotiables in mind:
- Experiences have to be engaging.
- They have to build relationships.
- The activities need to be student-centered and allow for student choice.
- Most importantly, I want students to connect the learning to the real-world.
The transformation that happened in my class was nothing short of spectacular. I noticed an increase in participation and engagement throughout the year. More importantly, students made connections to the content, which built their confidence and gave them a sense of responsibility for their learning. It didn’t hurt that test scores went up either.
It has been over 10 years since I created Kesler Science, and since then, my teacher-created materials have been used by tens of thousands of teachers just like yourself!
Teaching style
I call my teaching style controlled chaos. Learning experiences should be fun!
Awards & shining teacher moments
District Teacher of the Year
District Rookie of the Year
My own education history
I have a BS in Computer Information Systems from Texas State University and a Master's in Education Administration.
Additional biographical information
Learn more about Kesler Science at keslerscience.com
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