Periodic Projects

Scientific Method Emergency Sub Plan PacketThis ready-to-use packet is a lifesaver for busy teachers in need of quick, meaningful, and standards-based emergency sub plans. Designed for middle school science, it walks students through every step of the scientific method in an engaging, self-guided format that requires minimal teacher input — perfect for days you can’t be there in person. Students will: Review and define each step of the scientific method. Work through clear examples and practi

First Week of School STEM Activities – 6 Hands-On Labs to Kickstart the Year Start your year with excitement, collaboration, and curiosity! This bundle includes six engaging STEM labs designed to introduce and practice the scientific method, teamwork, and problem-solving skills — all with minimal prep and maximum student engagement. Perfect for grades 5–8 (and easily adaptable up or down). What’s Included: Water on Pennies Lab – Can You Beat the Spill? Students explore surface tension and data

First Week of School STEM Activity – Ice Melting Lab Engage your students from Day 1 with this hands-on, inquiry-based lab that uses ice cubes to introduce the scientific method, data collection, and experimental design. In the Ice Melting Lab, students test different variables to determine which conditions make ice melt the fastest, while practicing observation and measurement skills. Perfect for Grades 5–8 (easily adaptable for younger learners), this activity works well during the first

Foil & Wax Paper Pressing Lab – Rock Cycle / Metamorphic Rocks Activity Bring the rock cycle to life with this engaging hands-on lab! In this activity, students use wax paper, crayon shavings, and foil to simulate how heat and pressure transform rocks into metamorphic rocks. Perfect for middle school science or earth science classrooms, this lab helps students visualize foliation, texture changes, and the role of heat and pressure in the rock cycle. What’s Included: Student Lab Worksheet (step

First Week of School STEM Activity – Paper Tower Challenge Kick off the school year with this fun, hands-on engineering challenge that gets students thinking creatively, working collaboratively, and applying the engineering design process. The Paper Tower Challenge is perfect for team building, critical thinking, and problem-solving — all while introducing the concept of design constraints. Perfect for Grades 5–8 (and easily adaptable for younger or older students), this activity is a great fi

First Week of School STEM Activity – Fizz Factor: Alka-Seltzer Scientific Method Lab Get your students excited about science from Day 1 with this hands-on, no-prep lab! In the Fizz Factor experiment, students investigate how different variables affect the reaction rate of an Alka-Seltzer tablet, practicing every step of the scientific method in the process. Perfect for Grades 5–8 (easily adaptable up or down), this lab is ideal for the first week of school, a scientific method unit, or an eng

Mystery Powder Lab – A Hands-On Scientific Method InvestigationKick off your science year with this engaging, hands-on lab that instantly gets students thinking and acting like scientists! In the Mystery Powder Investigation, students use observation, testing, and critical thinking to identify four unknown white powders using simple household substances like water, vinegar, and iodine. This lab is perfect for the beginning of the year because it: Introduces and reinforces the steps of the s

Keep your students engaged while teaching the steps of the Scientific Method! These student-friendly guided notes are designed in Google Slides so you can easily assign them digitally or print them as handouts. Each section matches the key steps of the scientific method, with clear headers, fill-in-the-blank notes, space for diagrams, and a reflection/exit ticket at the end. Perfect for middle school science, these notes help students stay focused, follow along with your lesson, and build a comp

First Week of School STEM Activity – Water on Pennies Lab Get students curious and excited about science with this simple yet powerful hands-on experiment! In the Water on Pennies Lab, students test how many drops of water a penny can hold before spilling. Along the way, they practice data collection, averaging, observation skills, and the scientific method — all while exploring the concept of surface tension. Perfect for Grades 5–8 (and adaptable for younger students), this activity works

Scientific Method Lab Bundle – Water on Pennies + White Powder InvestigationBring the scientific method to life with two fun, hands-on labs your students will love! This bundle includes ready-to-use, student-friendly worksheets for: Water on Pennies Lab – Students explore surface tension by predicting, testing, and recording how many drops of water a penny can hold. ️ White Powder Investigation – Students act like real scientists to identify a “mystery powder” using simple chemical tests a

First Week of School STEM Activity – Balloon Rocket Speed Test Get students excited about science and engineering with this high-energy, hands-on challenge! In the Balloon Rocket Speed Test, students design, test, and improve a balloon-powered rocket that travels along a string track. Along the way, they learn about variables, data collection, and the engineering design process — all while having fun and working as a team. Perfect for Grades 5–8 (easily adaptable for younger or older learners

Kickstart your class with purpose and consistency using these Bellwork Templates designed for any subject and grade level! This resource includes 6 total templates in 3 unique formats, each available in both pastel color and black & white versions. Whether you're focusing on reflection, review, quick quizzes, or check-ins, these slides provide the perfect structure to build classroom routines, reinforce learning, and encourage student engagement from the moment the bell rings. What's Inc

This lab demonstrates the three types of plate boundaries in a fun and delicious way!

Meet the Element! – Back-to-School Getting to Know You ActivityStart the school year with a fun, science-themed icebreaker! In this creative “Meet the Element!” worksheet, students design their own personal “element” for the periodic table. They’ll fill in details like their name, birthday, hobbies, dislikes, and even a fun symbol that represents them. Perfect for: First week of school activities Science classrooms (middle school or upper elementary) Bulletin board displays to showcase student