Engage your students with this interactive STEM coding project that combines middle school science and computer programming! In this hands-on activity, students learn to identify elements and compounds while building their own interactive quiz game using Scratch coding.

Perfect for Grades 6–8 science, this resource supports pure substances curriculum expectations while integrating coding, computational thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Students will:

✔ Learn the difference between elements and compounds
✔ Create a working quiz game using Scratch
✔ Use IF statements, variables, and algorithms
✔ Practice critical thinking and debugging skills
✔ Apply science knowledge in a real-world tech context

📦 WHAT’S INCLUDED

• ✅ Step-by-step coding instructions (PowerPoint)
• ✅ Student worksheets & reflection questions (PDF)
• ✅ Ready-to-use Google Slides version
• ✅ Pre-assignment + post-assignment questions
• ✅ Science + coding reflection activities
• ✅ Answer key for easy marking

💡 PERFECT FOR

• Middle School Science (Grades 6–8)
• STEM & Coding Integration
• Science Curriculum (Pure Substances & Mixtures)
• Sub plans or independent learning
• Inquiry-based & project-based learning

🎯 SKILLS DEVELOPED

• Scientific understanding (elements vs compounds)
• Coding fundamentals (Scratch programming)
• Computational thinking
• Problem-solving & debugging
• Creativity & game design

⭐ WHY TEACHERS LOVE THIS RESOURCE

✔ Combines science + coding in one lesson
✔ Highly engaging game-based learning
✔ No prep – just assign and go
✔ Works for in-person or digital classrooms
✔ Builds 21st-century skills students need