Science Sub Plans

Engage your 5th-8th grade science students with this no-prep, interactive webquest on energy forms and changes! This Google Slides resource helps students learn about chemical, thermal, radiant, mechanical, and electrical energy, as well as the Law of Conservation of Energy. It includes an interactive simulation where students can transform and measure different forms of energy. An answer key is included for easy grading, and it is aligned with NGSS standards (MS-PS3-4, MS-PS3-5, MS-PS3-1). GO

This comprehensive no-prep resource is a complete lesson on graph creation and data analysis designed for middle school science classrooms (Grades 5-8). It's perfect for practicing essential scientific skills, sub plans, or as a challenge for early finishers. Students will be challenged to create and analyze different types of graphs based on 10 unique science investigations. The activities are differentiated, with two versions for each investigation: one with a graph template and one that r

Get your students engaged with this complete school year resource of science warm-ups and bell ringers for grades 5-8. This no-prep, ready-to-use resource includes both PDF and Google Slides versions, along with a full answer key. The activities cover a wide range of topics, including the scientific method, atoms, ecosystems, and more, making them perfect for assessing prior knowledge or reviewing the previous day's lesson. This versatile tool supports both individual and collaborative learning

Engage your students with a ready-to-use, no-prep science lesson perfect for grades 5-8. This 2-day unit helps learners master scientific experiment design — differentiating independent, dependent, and controlled variables, understanding control vs. experimental groups, and applying constants. Includes an interactive video, guided note-taking worksheet, extension tasks, online practice, creative writing prompt, and collaboration activities. Formats available in both PDF and Google Docs, ide

Spark curiosity and deepen scientific understanding with this no-prep, hands-on inquiry lab centered around M & M candies! Students actively investigate color distributions using the scientific method, making data-driven discoveries while engaging in graphing, analysis, and collaborative comparisons. Available in both printable PDF and Google Slides formats, this lab is perfect for paper-based or digital classrooms. Science + Candy = You are the World's Best Teacher!Your students will love t

Science + Candy = You are the World's Best Teacher!Your students will love this gummy bear inquiry lab. They will be investigating the movement of liquid into and out of a gummy bear in a given solution. Students will work through the steps of the scientific method while staying actively engaged. Lesson Overview. Students will:Understand the basic steps of the scientific method and apply each step in an inquiry investigation Gather data from an investigation and create a graph Answer higher or

Are you looking for a completely no prep, highly engaging resource to teach your middle schoolers about fossil fuels and non-renewable energy? This Google Slides Webquest is the perfect addition to your earth science unit, taking students on a digital journey to uncover the secrets of coal, oil, and natural gas! Designed specifically for upper elementary and middle school reading levels, this digital-first activity guides students through the formation, uses, and environmental impacts of f

Engage Your Middle School Scientists with a Sweet Inquiry! Transform your science classroom into an exciting laboratory with this comprehensive Scientific Method: Starburst Inquiry Lab! Designed specifically for middle school science students (Grades 5-8), this print and digital resource makes learning the scientific method both fun and memorable. Say goodbye to dull lectures and hello to hands-on discovery as your students investigate the distribution of colors in Starburst candies, applying ea

Explore the steps of the scientific method and boost student engagement with this ready-to-go resource: the “Scientific Inquiry: Interactive Video & Extension Activities” lesson. Designed for grades 5-8, this two-day unit guides learners through a hands-on journey of scientific inquiry, including observation, questioning, researching, forming hypotheses, experimentation, data collection, and drawing conclusions. With an interactive video, note-taking worksheets, extension tasks, and online pr

Looking for a fun, no-prep way to introduce the branches of science? This interactive video lesson keeps students engaged while exploring earth, life, and physical science! Perfect for grades 5–8, this 2-day unit includes an interactive guided video, note-taking worksheet, creative writing prompt, online review practice, extension activities, and answer key. Use it for class instruction, sub plans, or distance learning—printable AND Google Docs included! Save time and spark curiosity with th

Are you looking for a complete, no-prep unit for the first days of science class? This comprehensive 7-day bundle is the perfect solution for middle school science teachers, providing engaging, NGSS-aligned lessons that save you time. Product Overview: This all-in-one resource guides students through a thorough introduction to science, covering the branches of science, the scientific method, and controlled experiments. The bundle includes interactive video lessons, extension activities, and a

Engage your 5th–8th grade students with an immersive science starter pack that introduces scientific inquiry, branches of science, and controlled experiments through interactive lessons and scaffolded activities. This resource is perfect for back-to-school units, review weeks, or as a launch into inquiry-based science. 6 DAYS OF COMPLETE SCIENCE LESSONS! NO TEACHER PREP! ANSWER KEYS INCLUDED. EXTENSION ACTIVITIES TO INCREASE STUDENT UNDERSTANDING AND COMPREHENSION! ONLINE PRACTICE LINKS INC

Engage your 5th-8th grade science students from day one with this comprehensive Back to School Science Starter Pack! Designed for busy educators, this no-prep resource provides 8 days of interactive science lessons covering fundamental concepts like the Branches of Science, Scientific Inquiry, the Scientific Method, and Controlled Experiments. This all-inclusive bundle features interactive videos, engaging activities, a hands-on Candy Color Inquiry Lab, and an exciting Controlled Experiments Esc

Engage your students with this Controlled Experiments Breakout Escape Room Challenge! Perfect for reviewing the scientific method, independent and dependent variables, constants, and experimental design. This interactive activity makes science fun and hands-on. Students will solve clues, analyze experiments, and work collaboratively to “escape” while mastering key vocabulary and concepts about variables and controls. Ideal for middle school science, 6th–8th grade classrooms, or as a revie

Transform your 5th Grade Science classroom with the ultimate digital organization tool! This comprehensive Digital Interactive Notebook (DINB) is specifically designed to align with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), providing a structured, engaging, and easy-to-use platform for your students to organize their entire year of learning. Why Choose This NGSS 5th Grade Digital Interactive Notebook? • Full NGSS Alignment: Organized into the four core 5th Grade NGSS domains: Physical Scienc

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE INTERACTIVE DIGITAL NOTEBOOK IN ACTION!This is the ULTIMATE ORGANIZATION TOOL. Students can add documents, pictures, graphs, and assignments to their DIGITAL INTERACTIVE SCIENCE NOTEBOOK. This notebook will allow students to keep all of their learning organized in one place. This interactive notebook is organized into the following 4 main sections based on the TEKS 5th grade standards for science: Matter and EnergyForce, Motion, and EnergyEarth and SpaceOrganisms and En

Transform your 4th Grade Science classroom with the TEKS-aligned Digital Interactive Notebook Template — designed for seamless use with Google Slides and PDF formats. This all-in-one digital notebook empowers students to organize, annotate, insert graphs and images, and navigate their learning across four major domains: Matter & Energy, Force, Motion & Energy, Earth & Space, and Organisms & Environments. With clickable tabs, an auto-saving setup, and full integration with Google Classroom, this

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE 4TH GRADE SCIENCE DIGITAL INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK IN ACTION!This is the ULTIMATE ORGANIZATION TOOL. Students can add documents, pictures, graphs, and assignments to their DIGITAL INTERACTIVE SCIENCE NOTEBOOK. This notebook will allow students to keep all of their learning organized in one place. This interactive notebook is organized into the following 4 main sections based on the NGSS standards for 4th grade science: Physical ScienceLife ScienceEarth ScienceEngineering D