Destination Science
3 Followers
SPENCERVILLE, Indiana, United States
About the store
In 2019, I began STEAM programs at the local library to bring hands-on science to young learners. Once the pandemic hit, we had to quickly shift gears into at-home learning. This inspired my Etsy store Destination Science! I packed STEAM kits for all ages to continue their learning and pique their curiosity, even when they were stuck at home. This led to working for a grant program under 21st Century Scholars, bringing Science and Art kits to over 100 local students in grades 3-10. In the past few years, I have transitioned to middle school education as a full-time science teacher!
Read moreAll resources
Filters
Grade
Subject
Resource type
Standard
Natural Selection & Evolution Curriculum | Middle School Science | No Prep
This complete 4-week Natural Selection & Evolution Science unit covers taxonomy, natural selection, camouflage, evolution, the fossil record, and comparative anatomy with everything you need—no prep required. Designed for middle school NGSS standards and SAVVAS textbooks, this unit includes lessons, activities, labs, and discussions to keep students engaged and thinking critically. Save hours of planning with this complete 4-week Natural Selection & Evolution Science unit. Everything you need
6th - 8th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
NGSS
MS-LS4-1
, MS-LS4-2
, MS-LS4-4
+1
Weather & The Atmosphere Curriculum | Earth Science, Severe Weather, & Planets
This complete 4-week Earth Science unit covers layers of the atmosphere, planets, the water cycle, and weather with everything you need—no prep required. Designed for middle school NGSS standards and SAVVAS textbooks, this unit includes lessons, activities, labs, and discussions to keep students engaged and thinking critically. Save hours of planning with this complete 4-week Earth Science unit. Everything you need is included: daily lessons, ready-to-use slides, labs, activities, and assessme
6th - 8th
Astronomy, Earth Sciences, General Science
NGSS
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS2-1
, MS-ESS2-4
+2
Human Impact on the Environment Curricula | Middle School Science | No Prep Unit
This complete 4-week Environmental Science unit covers human impact, pollution, and climate change with everything you need—no prep required. Designed for middle school NGSS standards, this unit includes lessons, activities, labs, and discussions to keep students engaged and thinking critically. Save hours of planning with this complete 4-week Environmental Science unit. Everything you need is included: daily lessons, ready-to-use slides, labs, activities, and assessments. Just open, teach, an
6th - 8th
Earth Sciences, Environment, General Science
NGSS
MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS2-6
+1
Natural Disasters Board Game | Printable Low Prep | Severe Weather & Storms
Turn your classroom into an exciting, high-stakes learning experience with this interactive Natural Disasters Board Game! Students will race to safety while navigating real-world disaster scenarios, collecting resources, answering trivia questions, and managing their health along the way. Perfect for middle school science, this game blends content knowledge, strategy, and engagement into one unforgettable activity! What’s Included:Large-Format Game Board (prints on 8 sheets for easy viewing &
6th - 8th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Environment
NGSS
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS2-6
, MS-ESS2-5
Modeling Chemical Reactions Lab Bundle | Types of Reactions | Chemistry
This bundle includes both Modeling Chemical Reactions P1 and P2, for a total of seven different reaction procedures! Each reaction has an accompanying reading with before you begin questions to gauge understanding of content and to activate prior knowledge. Each reaction includes procedures to complete each of the following reactions: Synthesis ReactionDecomposition Reaction (two different concentrations)Precipitation ReactionOxidation ReactionExothermic ReactionAcid-Base Reaction (surface ar
6th - 9th
Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science
NGSS
MS-PS1-2
, MS-PS1-5
Modeling Chemical Reactions Lab P1 | Types of Reactions | Chemistry
Take your chemistry unit to the next level with this in-depth Modeling Chemical Reactions Lab (Part One)! Designed as a rigorous, multi-day experience, this resource blends reading, analysis, and hands-on experimentation to help students truly understand how different types of reactions work. Students will: Read and learn about various types of chemical reactionsComplete practice questions to check for understandingConduct lab experiments to demonstrate each type of reactionAnalyze their result
6th - 8th
Basic Principles, Chemistry, Physical Science
NGSS
MS-PS1-2
, MS-PS1-5
, MS-PS1-1
+1
Also included in: Modeling Chemical Reactions Lab Bundle | Types of Reactions | Chemistry
Recreating Famous Art Crafts | Elementary STEAM Projects | Low Prep Activities
Famous Artists Elementary Art Bundle: Pollock, Warhol, Kandinsky & DalíBring art history to life with this engaging elementary art bundle featuring four iconic artists: Jackson Pollock, Andy Warhol, Wassily Kandinsky, and Salvador Dalí! Designed for young artists, this resource introduces students to each artist's unique style, techniques, and famous works through kid-friendly lessons and hands-on craft activities. Students will learn about each artist and then create their own masterpieces ins
K - 5th
Art History, Coloring Pages, Visual Arts
Frog Dissection Lab | Introduction to Biology | Low Prep Activity
Bring anatomy to life with this comprehensive Frog Dissection Lab Activity! Perfect for introducing students to body systems, this step-by-step resource guides them through the dissection process while building a deeper understanding of organ structure and function. Students will: Follow detailed, student-friendly directions to dissect a frog carefully Identify and remove key organs, including the heart, lungs, liver, stomach, intestines, kidneys, and fat bodies Use a visually guided sorting
8th - 10th
Anatomy, Biology, General Science
NGSS
MS-LS4-3
, MS-LS1-3
, HS-LS1-2
+1
Layers of the Atmosphere | Density Columns Lab
Engage students with this density column lab activity to demonstrate the layers of the atmosphere! This activity combines chemistry and earth science; students will build the main layers of the atmosphere in a graduated cylinder and compare the size of the atmosphere to the size of the Earth. Supplies needed:100mL graduated cylindershoneycorn syrupwaterfood coloringdish soappipettes medicine cupscolored pencils/crayons/markers
6th - 8th
Astronomy, Earth Sciences, General Science
NGSS
MS-ESS2-1
Modeling Chemical Reactions Lab P2 | Types of Reactions | Chemistry Activity
Take your chemistry unit to the next level with this in-depth Modeling Chemical Reactions Lab (Part Two)! Designed as a rigorous, multi-day experience, this resource blends reading, analysis, and hands-on experimentation to help students truly understand how different types of reactions work. Students will: Read and learn about various types of chemical reactions Complete practice questions to check for understanding Conduct lab experiments to demonstrate each type of reaction Analyze their
6th - 8th
Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science
NGSS
MS-PS1-4
, MS-PS1-5
Also included in: Modeling Chemical Reactions Lab Bundle | Types of Reactions | Chemistry
Human Senses Activity | Elementary STEAM | Low Prep Differentiated Instruction
Bring science, engineering, and hands-on discovery to your classroom with this engaging Elementary STEAM Human Senses Activity Bundle! Designed for grades K–5, this collection of interactive investigations helps students explore how their bodies gather information about the world through sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell. Students will love participating in exciting sensory challenges such as: • Blind Taste Testing – Can students identify flavors using only their sense of taste? • After
K - 5th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
Let's Go Outdoors | Elementary STEAM Activities | Low Prep Engagement & Crafts
Great for summer learning! Bring nature, science, and creativity together with this hands-on Elementary STEAM Activity Set! Students will explore the wonders of plants, soil, and the natural world through engaging activities designed to spark curiosity and creativity. This resource includes step-by-step guides, student handouts, teacher directions, and easy-to-follow supply lists to make prep simple and stress-free. Activities included in this set:Growing Seeds in a Bag Observation Activity Crea
K - 5th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Environment
Introduction to Forensics | Elementary STEAM | Low Prep Activity & Crafts
Make science exciting with this hands-on Little Detective's Activity Bundle for grades K–5! Students will become junior detectives as they explore real-world forensic science concepts through engaging, age-appropriate activities that encourage observation, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. This fun and interactive bundle includes: Fingerprint investigation activity Marker chromatography experiment Bite mark registration activity Spot the differences worksheet Easy-prep prin
K - 5th
Forensics, General Science, Physical Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-1
, 5-PS1-3
, 4-LS1-1
+4
Thermal Energy Lab | Glow Stick Demonstration | Low Prep Activity
Bring thermal energy to life with this engaging, hands-on lab that combines hot water, cold water, glow sticks, and real-world science connections! Students investigate how temperature affects chemical reactions by placing glow sticks in hot and cold water and observing changes in brightness and reaction speed. This interactive activity helps students explore thermal energy transfer, particle motion, and reaction rates in a memorable way. After the lab, students extend their learning with a fasc
6th - 8th
Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science
NGSS
MS-PS1-4
, MS-PS1-6
Green Island Project | Human Impact on the Environment
Challenge your students to think like environmental scientists, engineers, and city planners with this engaging, real-world project-based learning activity! In the Green Island Project, students will design their own sustainable island community that balances quality of life with environmental responsibility. Students will: Create a detailed, labeled map of their island, including infrastructure, natural features, and resource distribution Explore and apply knowledge of renewable and nonren
6th - 8th
Environment, General Science, Other (Science)
NGSS
MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ESS3-3
Volume & Displacement | Low Prep Lab Activity | Chemistry Demonstration
This engaging middle school science lab guides students through measuring volume using both direct measurement and water displacement methods. Students will measure the volume of regular and irregular objects, record data, complete calculations, and analyze their results. The activity concludes with a structured lab summary that helps students practice scientific reasoning, data interpretation, and CER-style writing skills. Aligned with NGSS middle school science standards, this hands-on investi
6th - 8th
Basic Operations, Chemistry, Physical Science
NGSS
MS-PS1-2
Presence of Starch Lab | Photosynthesis | Low Prep Activity
Bring photosynthesis to life with this engaging starch test lab! Students investigate how plants produce and store glucose by testing leaves for starch as evidence of photosynthesis. This hands-on activity guides learners through the scientific process as they observe color changes using iodine, analyze results, and connect their findings to the role of light in food production. Perfect for middle school or high school biology, this lab includes clear procedures, data collection opportunities, a
6th - 8th
Basic Principles, Biology, Family Consumer Sciences
NGSS
MS-LS1-6
Tendons in the Hand Activity | Body Systems | Low Prep Project
Bring anatomy to life with this engaging, hands-on STEM activity! In this project, students build a working model of a human hand to explore how tendons—not muscles in the fingers—help the hand move. Using a hand template, straws as “bones,” and string as “tendons,” students create a movable hand model that demonstrates how pulling tendons causes fingers to bend and move. This activity is perfect for teaching the muscular and skeletal systems, biomechanics, engineering design, or human body scie
8th - 10th
Anatomy, Basic Principles, Biology
NGSS
MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-1
, HS-LS1-2
+1
Interactive Camouflage Game | Natural Selection & Evolution | No Prep Activity
Make learning fun and engaging with this interactive camouflage animal PowerPoint game! Students will carefully search each slide to spot hidden animals blended into their natural habitats while building observation and critical thinking skills. This activity is perfect for science centers, early finishers, whole-group review, sub plans, or interactive whiteboard lessons. The game includes high-quality images, clickable interactions, and a variety of camouflaged animals to keep students excited
6th - 8th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
NGSS
MS-LS4-2
Human Impact on the Environment | Dice Game | No Prep Activity
Engage your students in meaningful, hands-on learning with this interactive Human Impact Game & Graphing Activity! This resource combines strategy, data collection, and analysis to help students understand how human decisions affect Earth’s systems over time. In this activity, students participate in a simulation-style game where they make choices about resource use, population, and environmental impact. As they play, they collect and graph data, allowing them to visually analyze trends and dra
6th - 8th
Environment, General Science, Graphing
NGSS
MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
Showing 1-20 of 74 results
About the store
Experience
In 2019, I began STEAM programs at the local library to bring hands-on science to young learners. Once the pandemic hit, we had to quickly shift gears into at-home learning. This inspired my Etsy store Destination Science! I packed STEAM kits for all ages to continue their learning and pique their curiosity, even when they were stuck at home. This led to working for a grant program under 21st Century Scholars, bringing Science and Art kits to over 100 local students in grades 3-10. In the past few years, I have transitioned to middle school education as a full-time science teacher!
My own education history
B.S. in Biology 2019
B.A. in Spanish 2019
M.A in Criminal Justice 2022
TPT is the largest marketplace for PreK-12 resources, powered by a community of educators.
IXL family of brands