STEM Explorers Science Resources

Help your students master the foundation of experimental design with this quick and effective Identifying Variables Quiz! Designed for middle school science students, this assessment challenges learners to analyze simple experiment scenarios and correctly identify the independent variable (IV), dependent variable (DV), and controlled variables (CVs). Perfect as a formative check, exit ticket, or review activity, this quiz can be used digitally (Google Forms compatible) or printed for in-class

This no-prep digital escape room about Earth’s spheres is designed using Google Forms to create an engaging breakout room experience for your students. They solve multiple-choice and short answer questions with built-in response validation to unlock each section and progress through key vocabulary like biosphere, geosphere, and cryosphere. Perfect for remote, blended, modern classroom, or in-person learning, this activity is easy to assign and self-paced.

This is a Google Slides presentation and interactive notes for a 30 minute "Scientific Tools" lesson for 4th-8th grade general science instruction. Slideshow includes 5 slides covering some basic scientific tools, including: rulers, meter sticks, compasses, thermometers, scales, graduated cylinders, beakers, binoculars, telescopes, wind vanes, and anemometers. Includes animations and working video links. Also included are interactive notes for students to follow along with the "Scientific Tool

This is the slideshow and scaffolded notes for the beginning of the year questions, "What is Science?" and "What are different types of science?" Students Think-Pair-Share in their notes, and their answers are recorded on the Smart/Promethean Board within the slideshow. The types of scientists students identify are then sorted into the three branches of science: Earth, Life and Physical. 10 slides and 2 pages of interactive notes. Can be edited to fit curriculum needs.