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

Unlock three days of immersive life science learning with this Ecosystems & Biodiversity Bundle, featuring an interactive video lesson, a webquest, and engaging extension activities—all designed with no teacher prep required and perfect for both digital and print formats. Students will explore how biodiversity impacts ecosystem health, the effects of climate change, and species relationships. This engaging packet promotes both independent study and collaborative learning. Why teachers love

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

Take the stress out of planning with this complete, NO-PREP 3-Day Synthetic Materials Bundle! Perfect for middle school physical science, this comprehensive bundle gives you everything you need to teach students how synthetic materials are derived from natural resources and their overall impact on society. Designed specifically to hit NGSS standard MS-PS1-3, this mini-unit seamlessly combines interactive multimedia, independent research, and engaging extension activities. Whether you need sub p

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

Engage your middle school science students with this interactive, digital webquest exploring the lifecycle and societal impact of synthetic materials! Teaching the NGSS MS-PS1-3 standard can be challenging when trying to find high-quality, reliable digital resources. This comprehensive Google Slides activity takes students on a guided journey from raw, natural resources to the manufacturing of complex synthetic products like plastics, Kevlar, and modern medicines. It perfectly bridges physical s

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

Stop digging for engaging Earth Science resources! This Digital Rock Cycle Webquest and Choice Board is a complete, zero-prep activity designed to bring geology to life for your middle schoolers. Instead of just reading about rocks, students will become "Geological Detectives." They will use curated, high-quality interactive links to track the formation of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. This resource is completely digital (Google Slides™) and perfect for independent work, science

Engage middle school students with this interactive Scientific Method Webquest! Students explore scientific method steps, identify independent & dependent variables, and complete website research, simulations, and video note-taking. This is the perfect for high-engagement, no-prep lesson. Includes Google Slides & answer key for teachers. ⭐ What’s Included: Google Slides Webquest for easy digital access Interactive simulations to explore scientific concepts Curated website research for s

This no-prep CER Webquest teaches middle school students to master Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning using an interactive Google Slides format, video analysis, and PhET Simulations. Are your students struggling to connect their data to their scientific explanations? Mastering Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning (CER) is the foundation of scientific inquiry, but it can be a "dry" topic for middle schoolers. This fully interactive, no-prep Google Slides Webquest turns students into "Science Detecti

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

Empower your 6th graders with the TEKS 6th Grade Science Digital Interactive Notebook, a fully organized digital notebook built around Texas TEKS standards. This interactive notebook template enables seamless student organization across units including Matter & Energy, Force & Motion, Earth & Space, and Organisms & Environments. With clickable tabs, a built-in table of contents, and Google Slides + PDF formatting, it’s ideal for Google Classroom integration, saving student work automatically

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

Transform three days of science into an engaging, no-prep format! This ecosystem lesson explores how environmental and genetic factors impact organism growth using an interactive video, extension activities, and a BONUS webquest. Perfect for grades 6-8—includes PDF & Google Docs, answer key, online practice, creative writing prompts, and ready-to-use formats for in-class, sub plans, or distance learning 3 DAYS OF COMPLETE SCIENCE LESSONS! NO TEACHER PREP! ANSWER KEYS INCLUDED. EXTENSION ACTIV

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 students in exploring ecosystems, resource availability, and symbiotic relationships with this interactive science lesson! This Ecosystems and Resource Availability Interactive Video and WebQuest helps students understand how living and nonliving factors impact population growth, competition, and natural selection. Perfect for middle school life science or NGSS-aligned classrooms, this resource includes an interactive video, extension activities, and a webquest that makes learnin