STEM Explorers Science Resources

Hypothesis Review Quiz – 10 Questions, 10 PointsTest and reinforce student's understanding of hypothesis concepts with this self-grading 10-question quiz! Designed to review the main ideas of what a hypothesis is, this quiz emphasizes distinguishing between null and alternative hypotheses. Each question is written to help students think critically and apply their knowledge, making it an ideal tool for practice, review, or assessment. Perfect for middle or high school science classes, it’s q

This self-grading Google Forms quiz is designed to help them practice distinguishing between qualitative observations, quantitative observations, and inferences. Students will read a series of statements and decide whether each one represents a qualitative observation, a quantitative observation, or an inference. This ready-to-use digital quiz provides instant feedback and automatically grades student responses, saving you time while reinforcing an important science skill. Covers: Qualitative v

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

Science Starts with a Question! – A 4-Day Scientific Method Lab SeriesLooking for a low-prep structured, engaging way to teach students how to ask meaningful, testable scientific questions? This 4-day resource walks students through every step of the scientific method in a way that’s accessible, standards-aligned, and student-driven. From brainstorming to experimentation to writing and peer review, this resource has everything you need for introducing testable questions and the scientific meth

Clothespin Squeeze Lab – Hypothesis Practice, Variables, and Data AnalysisLooking for a simple, hands-on activity that helps middle to high school students practice key science skills? This engaging lab explores the question: Does frequent video gameplay improve hand muscle endurance? Students test muscle fatigue using a clothespin, then analyze their results to build a deeper understanding of the scientific method. This resource is perfect for introducing or reviewing how to: Write a clear