ScienceBites

Engage your students with one of the most exciting science labs—Elephant Toothpaste! This lab is designed to help middle school students observe evidence of physical and chemical changes in a safe, quick, and high-impact experiment. It’s always a class favorite and includes versions for in-person and distance learning. An optional extension activity provides an opportunity for students to extend their learning by designing their own controlled experiment. This flexible resource works in the

Engage students with this fun, hands-on research project! In this Grades 7–8 activity, students research a famous scientist and create a colorful poster highlighting the scientific contributions and positive character traits of their scientist. This project includes a carefully-curated list (131 scientists!) that emphasizes diversity, featuring men, women, and BIPOC scientists from a wide variety of fields and backgrounds. Perfect for classroom or remote learning, this ready-to-go resource spark