Science Lesson Plans
10 Best Science Tools for Middle School
Once students have a foundation in elementary science, they move on to more advanced skills like planning experiments and developing evidence-based explanations based on their findings. Kids will see the real-world impact of science, motivating them not only to ask "why" but also to find out "how." The picks found on this list let student scientists play with simulations, design creative engineering… learn more
26 Science Experiments for Spring
Celebrate spring with these free science and engineering lessons, projects, and activities for enriching hands-on STEM related to spring weather, flowers, plants, and more! Science Buddies Lesson Plans contain materials to support educators leading hands-on STEM learning with students. Lesson Plans offer NGSS alignment, contain background materials to boost teacher confidence, even in areas that may be new… learn more
4 Quick and Easy Activities That Teach Kids About Our Earth
As teachers, we can help students appreciate our incredible planet while empowering them to take action to care for it. Sound like a big project? It is. But these free 15-minute mini-lessons can help. With Earth Explorers Timely Topic lessons from Blue Apple, you get four free activities that teach kids about our Earth in an… learn more
9 IMPACTFUL EARTH DAY ACTIVITIES AND RESOURCES FOR GRADES 3-6
Why is it Important to teach about Earth Day? By raising awareness about the importance of taking care of our environment, we would be ensuring that our planet remains habitable for future generations. learn more
AI in Middle School Science Topics
Artificial Intelligence is all around us, although we do not always see it. Most visible and familiar are “smart” devices like phones and tablets, but AI is also increasingly being used in scientific research. Any instance where there is a large amount of data to be examined or processed that would take a lot of… learn more
Ask an Entomologist
Ask an Entomologist tackles your student's hardest questions about insects, their biology, ecology, physiology, or whatever else your curious about. The have a whole section devoted to Entomology Resources and have Entomology Lesson Plans broken out by grade level. learn more
Beakerz Science Made Fun
At-home Science Activities & Experiments. Looking for a way to bring science lessons into your home? Beakerz Science boxes offer engaging and fun science lessons for Pre-K through 4th grade. Lessons focus on foundational science concepts, preparing students for the ever-growing STEM needs and challenges around them. Students are introduced to key words - and activities… learn more
Because Learning!
How far can STEM go? An educational experience is more than just what happens in the classroom. Let’s follow our curiosity and keep exploring together. learn more
Best Astronomy Lessons & Activities
These best astronomy lessons and activities to help teach and celebrate the study of celestial objects, space, and much more. April is Global Astronomy Month, but with the seemingly endless stream of new discoveries being made by astronomers, there is no shortage of opportunities to engage students in STEM topics as well as the study… learn more
Biology Resources
Visit the BLOSSOMS Video Library anytime to browse and download lessons to use in your classroom. Every lesson is a complete resource that includes video segments, a teacher’s guide, downloadable hand-outs and a list of additional online resources relevant to the topic. learn more
California Academy of Sciences: Educators
Science Lesson Plans. Here you'll find short, lively activities to focus your class trip, or full-period lessons to integrate into your yearly curriculum. Dive in! learn more
California Academy of Sciences: Science Lesson Plans
Here you'll find short, lively activities to focus your class trip, or full-period lessons to integrate into your yearly curriculum. Dive in! learn more
Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies
Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies is dedicated to understanding how ecosystems work. Our scientists are global experts in the ecology of: freshwater, forests, disease, and cities. Through collaborative efforts, we apply our science to policy and management that protects the environment and improves human wellbeing. A collection of k-12 curricula, activity guides, and other resources… learn more
Chemistry Corner: Lessons, Support & Community
EVERY LESSON FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR. Grab the “done-for-you” year curriculum and join our community of teachers who are there to support and share ideas! When you JOIN you will have immediate access to all of the lessons that you need for the year. Each Lesson includes PowerPoint, guided student notes, complete teacher notes, exit… learn more
CIESE K-12 STEM Curricula
K-12 Curricula CIESE (Center for Instruction for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education) sponsors and designs multidisciplinary STEM curricula that educators throughout the world can use. These compelling lessons and projects promote problem-based learning, collaboration, higher order thinking skills, and critical analysis through the integration of science, technology, engineering, mathematics and other core subjects. Many… learn more
Earth and Space Science Lessons
The Tech Interactive. The Tech is a mission driven organization that develops the next generation of problem-solvers locally, nationally and globally, through the creation and distribution of world-class immersive STEAM education resources. We believe that everyone is born an innovator who can change the world for the better. learn more
Earth Day STEM Choice Board for Middle School
These Earth Day STEM activities are an easy and fun way to celebrate Earth Day with your middle school students! They are great as extension or early-finisher activities, or given as take-home independent practice work. This packet includes a choice board of 9 Earth Day activities for students, plus all of the links and printables needed to… learn more
EarthScience WesternAustralia
Earth Science Western Australia (ESWA) is a not-for-profit working to strengthen earth science education across Western Australia. Welcome to the free learning management system for the teaching of Earth and Space Science, brought to you by the Woodside Australian Science Project (WASP) an initiative supported by Woodside Energy Limited and Earth Science Western Australia (ESWA).… learn more
Easy Engineering Lesson Plans
Explore IEEE Try Engineering’s database of lesson plans to teach engineering concepts to your students, aged 4 to 18. Explore areas such as lasers, LED lights, flight, smart buildings, and more through our activities. All lesson plans are provided by teachers like you and are peer-reviewed. View our complete TryEngineering lesson plan list. learn more
Elements and the Periodic Table
iTeachly. This site was created by a Licensed 7-12 Teacher in 2017, and it has now grown into a community of thousands of Teachers sharing lesson plans, resources, and ideas! iTeachly.com exists because of the constant changes in both state and national standards. Our mission is to keep your lessons up to date with the… learn more
Estes Educator - Lesson Plans
Our mission is to deliver interdisciplinary STEM resources and tools to educators that give them the skills and confidence necessary to elevate learning. For those looking for rockets with a little more punch, Estes -- the model rocket company -- has a site for educators with curriculum, local legal requirements, and more information on model… learn more
EXPLORAVISION FREE LESSON PLANS FOR TEACHERS
Exploravision shows how pop culture and science can be integrated, such as the movie Avatar and ecosystems. Toshiba/NSTA Exploravision contests challenges teams of students to design future technologies. Examples have been: a satellite-based early warning earthquake detection system, a body suit that monitors vital signs and delivers medication. learn more
Free Agriculture Learning Resources
Free Resources & Lesson Plans Downloadable activities and lesson plans about agriculture and links to more agricultural education materials. For even more suggestions check out our Ag Lit Catalog. What is agriculture literacy? learn more
Free Back to School Resources for Earth Sciences
Do you teach Earth science (including climate change)? Know someone who does? Earth@Home has many resources that might be useful to you and your students this school year. Earth@Home is the Paleontological Research Institutions (PRI’s) free website to help anyone learn about the Earth and its history. learn more
Free Science Lesson Plans & Resources
Find free Science lesson plans, teaching resources and professional development for grades PreK-12, higher education, and adult education. learn more
Generation Genius: K-8 Science Videos for Kids
Although students often learn much about computers by disassembling them (as folks have experienced with every technological advance), museums exhibits and workshops reveal the inner workings of the many technologies which enable our modern world. learn more
GeoGebra: Classroom Resources
Find over 1 million free activities, simulations, exercises, lessons, and games for math & science! learn more
Gizmos
Meet Gizmos The world's largest library of math and science simulations. Build inquiry, understanding, and a love of math and science. FREE Gizmos Get access to a rotating collection of free Gizmos chosen from our library of over 500 math and science labs and simulations. Sign up today to start teaching with these online STEM… learn more
Help Teaching: Online Self-Pace Science Lesssons
Our collection of science lessons is designed to cover key concepts and skills in the areas of astronomy, biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, and scientific practices. Many of our lessons contain a short introduction, followed by an embedded video created by Help Teaching team or obtained with permission from sources, such as Khan Academy, Educator.com, and Bozeman… learn more
Help Teaching: Online Self-Paced Science Lessons
Our collection of science lessons is designed to cover key concepts and skills in the areas of astronomy, biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, and scientific practices. Our lessons for middle/high school students are meant for self-directed online learning. learn more
Help Teaching: Printable Physics Worksheets, Tests, and Activities
Try physics tests on motion, energy, and forces. Take a quiz to test your knowledge of electrical circuits using schematic symbols. learn more
i2 Learning
Preparing students for their future world. i2 Learning provides project-based STEM curriculum, professional development for teachers, and logistical support for educators to engage and inspire their students for a STEM-based world. i2 Learning has partnered with over 20 of the world’s leading STEM organizations to develop a wide variety of STEM courses not typically seen… learn more
iTeachly: Physical Science Units
Science Curriculum For Teachers That Value Their Free Time! Below are some of our Free Physical Science Lessons, Labs, and Activities for you to use with your classes. These are full of resources to help you do different types of hands-on engaging activities with your students. Our goal is to give teachers their free time… learn more
K20LEARN: Authentic Lessons for 21st Century Learning
An assortment of lessons, educator & family resources, instructional strategies, science resources, student resources, and technology strategies. learn more
Kesler Science: FREE 4th - 8th Grade Science Lessons
Sign up and examine free lessons and activities for 4th-8th grade science at your fingertips. learn more
Kids Discover: Free Lesson Plans
With a specialty in science and social studies, our team of talented writers, award-winning designers and illustrators, and subject experts from leading institutions is committed to a single mission: to get children excited about reading and learning. learn more
Lessons for Minecraft Education
LESSONS Explore hundreds of lessons created by educators around the world, for students of all ages. SUBJECT KITS Get started using these starter kits, each with lessons, downloadable worlds, and tutorials in core school subjects. learn more
Lessons Plans from Our Master Teachers
The Master Teacher Project is committed to building a body of knowledge around authentic instructional practice. We recruit and select high-performing teachers across the country to share their rich, comprehensive lessons and effective strategies with teachers across the globe. learn more
Maria Mitchell: America’s First Woman Astronomer
Maria Mitchell (pronounced Ma-RYE-ah) was an astronomer, librarian, naturalist, and educator. She discovered a telescopic comet in 1847, for which she was awarded a gold medal by the King of Denmark. Her discovery thrust her into the international spotlight and she became America’s first professional female astronomer. Lesson Plans learn more
McDonald Observatory Classroom Activities
Standards-aligned activities and experiments for K-12 students, from modeling the night sky and observing the moon to guessing interplanetary distances and exploring sunspots. These engaging, TEKS/TAKS-aligned activities create opportunities for K-12 students to explore astronomy, physics, and chemistry in the classroom. learn more
MIDDLE SCHOOL EDUCATOR RESOURCES
As middle school teachers, you play a key role in shaping and energizing the future of your students by teaching and helping them explore their interests – which may very well lead to their future jobs. Shell is pleased to provide you with energy curriculum for your classroom. All lesson plans include a teacher’s guide… learn more
MightyOwl: Science
Fun and engaging Our videos, quizzes and worksheets prepare and support learners in a truly fun and engaging way Mighty and serious Our materials are developed by teachers and comprehensively address well-established educational standards, such as CCSS and NGSS Free Everybody deserves equitable access to high quality education and so MightyOwl is free learn more
Mystery Science
Open-and-go lessons that inspire kids to love science! Children are naturally curious. Elementary school years are the time to nurture that curiosity. These are the years when children form habits of thinking that will live with them for the rest of their lives. This is when they form their view of the world. This is… learn more
NASA for Educators
NASA has indexed hundreds of resources by subject, grade level, type and keyword. These lesson plans and teaching materials can be used to support your STEM curriculum. NASA has complied a wide rage of lesson plans and resources with a special emphases on STEM. learn more
NASA STEM Engagement: Lesson Plans & Activities
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is America’s civil space program and the global leader in space exploration. Students and educators are heading back to school and NASA STEM is here to help bring the science of the agency’s missions and the spirit of exploration into classrooms and homes. NASA offers several resources for educators and students… learn more
NASA STEM Resources and Opportunities
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is America’s civil space program and the global leader in space exploration. The agency has a diverse workforce of just under 18,000 civil servants and works with many more U.S. contractors, academia, and international and commercial partners to explore, discover, and expand knowledge for the benefit of humanity. At… learn more
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EDUCATION RESOURCE LIBRARY
Learn With Us Explore educational opportunities that ignite the spirit of exploration and bring the wonder of the world to learners. National Geographic is where education meets exploration. We are transforming the learning experience for young people and the educators who reach them with the tools, resources, and support they need to feed their curiosity… learn more
National Geographic: Education Resources
Explore educational opportunities that ignite the spirit of exploration and bring the wonder of the world to learners. National Geographic is where education meets exploration. We are transforming the learning experience for young people and the educators who reach them with the tools, resources, and support they need to feed their curiosity and become the… learn more
National Park Services (NPS): Educators
This website and the information it contains are provided as a public service by the National Park Service (NPS), U.S. Department of the Interior. National parks are America's largest classrooms. Find lesson plans about these great places. learn more
Periodic Table of Elements
Many of the elements from the periodic table we know today were originally discovered by the early chemists who worked to purify ores. In doing this, they realized that certain elements showed similarities in their properties and were, therefore, able to be grouped together. Here you will find hundreds of lessons, a community of teachers… learn more
Physics Resources
BLOSSOMS video lessons are enriching students' learning experiences in high school classrooms from Brooklyn to Beirut to Bangalore. Our Video Library contains over 100 math and science lessons, all freely available to teachers as streaming video and Internet downloads and as DVDs and videotapes. learn more
PRI Earth & Environmental Science Teacher Resources
PRI offers a wide range of workshops and resources for educators of every stripe, including K-12 teachers, college instructors, museum educators, and homeschool and pod parents. If you have any questions and suggestions for how we could serve you, please contact us at teacherPD@priweb.org. Learn about the latest news for educators in our Learning Earth… learn more
Project Noah Nature School
A global community of nature enthusiasts, photographing and learning about wildlife. learn about wildlife from experts in our community and your favorite wildlife spotters. The spirit of Project Noah is to embrace the joy of discovery and the learning process. Transform your school into a nature classroom with video-guided learning activities and backyard-focused nature lessons!… learn more
Science A-Z: Interactive Science Lessons
Science A-Z’s Interactive Science Lessons give students a chance to be in the driver’s seat while learning the fundamental concepts of science. These virtual lessons provide a road map for students as they explore important and sometimes complex ideas. Each lesson offers instruction, practice, and assessment using text and accompanying audio. Practice slides provide immediate… learn more
Science Buddies
Science Buddies mission is to inspire and educate students of all ages with hands-on STEM explorations that reflect their unique personal interests. By providing highly personalized educational experiences, we drive student discovery, engagement, and learning in STEM subjects. Our vision is to develop high-quality scientist-authored explorations covering all key areas of STEM, from the classics to the cutting edge, in… learn more
Science Buddies Lesson Plans
Free science lesson plans designed to engage students through hands-on experiments and activities. Chemistry, life sciences, physics, engineering and more, for elementary, middle and high school teachers. learn more
Science Buddies: Astronomy Lesson Plans
Astronomy is science that will challenge your imagination. How many stars in a galaxy? How many galaxies in the known universe? How many strange worlds are out there on other planets, orbiting other stars, and what are they like? Is there life on planets besides Earth? The distances are mind-boggling; the numbers are immense. learn more
Science Journal for Kids and Teens
Are you looking for fun ways to cover scientific topics in your classroom? Check out our science lesson plans and ideas for teachers. learn more
Science Kids: Lesson Plans
Enjoy a wide range of fun science lesson plans featuring educational activities for kids, ideas for teachers, free online resources and more to help bring interactive, hands on science to your home or classroom. Covering topics such as earth, animals, technology, water, biology, chemistry and space, these science lesson plans and activities are perfect for… learn more
Science Lesson Plans
The digital resources, tools, and learning materials are developed by educational experts to incorporate leading pedagogical practices. They are useful in any type of teaching moment and many can be used to support national education standards. learn more
Science News Learning
Search Educator Resources. Search our rich collection of reading and data comprehension questions, cross-curricular discussion prompts, hands-on activities and timely Educator Guides tied to the award-winning journalism in Science News magazine. Educators' Guides Incorporate STEM journalism in your classroom learn more
Science News Learning: Classroom Resources for Teachers
Explore major advances across the sciences that have transformed our understanding of the world and our universe, and our lives. Search our rich collection of reading and data comprehension questions, cross-curricular discussion prompts, hands-on activities and timely Educator Guides tied to the award-winning journalism in Science News magazine. Incorporate STEM journalism in your classroom learn more
Science Penguin Free Resources
Upper Elementary Science Resources (Grades 3-5) Sign up for instant access to over 60 free resources from The Science Penguin. We included digital resources, notebook templates, organizational tools, holiday activities, and must-have science content printables. learn more
Science4Fun - Science Topics
Welcome to the science topics sectionHere you will learn many science topics to Increase your Science knowledge.All the topics are entertaining and informative with a lot of pictures to help you understand the science.Enjoy reading about Animals, Chemistry, Earth Science, Electricity, Inventions, Light, Physics, Planets, Plants and Renewable Energy. learn more
Scientific Observations Worksheets and Choice Board
Help students learn how to apply the scientific method and develop their observation skills with this choice board of hands-on science experiments and activities. Perfect for general science lessons, early-finisher and extension activities, or take-home tasks. Choose from 9 activities that can be completed around the school grounds or in the classroom, and easily adapted… learn more
Shed Aquarium: Curricula & Lesson Plans
Whether you are following up on a visit to Shedd, preparing for your visit, or looking for a standards-aligned lesson on the aquatic world for your classroom, you can adapt these curricula and lesson plans to fit your needs. Shedd Aquarium's Vision: A world thriving with aquatic life, sustained by people who love, understand and protect… learn more
Space Foundation Discovery Center: Resources for Educators
Integrate space-based STEAM into your daily curriculum. We are building the next generation of space leaders and improving the overall quality of education through teacher, student and community programs that use space themes to improve students' interest and skills in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM). Educators will find resources and tools to inspire,… learn more
Studies Weekly: Science
Engage ALL K-5 students in SCIENCE Curriculum Introducing a NEW Studies Weekly Science core curriculum: Fully aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Hands-on with open-and-go lessons Adaptable to in-class or remote learning Driven by guiding questions that push students to explore learn more
StudyJams: Interactive Math & Science Activities
Study Jams is a multi-media free educational website with more than 200 interactive lessons in math and science. There are tutorials, video lessons, practice problems, slide shows, games, and more to engage your student on different concepts. The Study Jams website is completely free and sponsored by Scholastic. learn more
SWENext
Society of Women Engineers provides projects, events, and the ability to connect with women engineers in your area. Whether you're a teacher searching for lesson-planning content or a parent looking for activities to supplement classroom instruction, these five U.S. National Science Foundation-supported STEM education resources are perfect for virtual learning. SWENext is a way to… learn more
Switch Zoo Lesson Plans
Today, Switch Zoo has 142 species, and the website features animal games, music created from animal voices, a reference section about all the animals in Switch Zoo, lesson plans, and poetry, stories and artwork created by students and other visitors. learn more
Teach Ocean Science Modules
The teachoceanscience.org site was created to serve as a central location to gather the many ocean science education resources that our group has generated and compiled throughout our experiences in the ocean education community. We are scientists and educators who collectively participate in a range of ocean science and education pursuits, from running a Center… learn more
Teacher Vision: Mini-Lessons
Mini-lessons promote easy, regular skill-building Teach your students smaller concepts with focused mini lessons; they will later be able to relate this smaller idea to a larger concept or skill. New teachers will find this resource particularly valuable. Become an Instant Expert on Science and Social Studies topics featured in DK's award-winning reference series. Find… learn more
TeacherVision: Instant Expert
Become an instant expert on science and social studies topics featured in DK's award-winning reference series. Find whiteboard-compatible mini-lessons and the reference material you need to reinforce key concepts. August 23, 2022 learn more
TeacherVision: Science & Social Studies Mini-Lessons
Become an Instant Expert on Science and Social Studies topics featured in DK's award-winning reference series. Find motivational mini-lessons and the informational texts you need to reinforce key concepts. Select a topic to get started! learn more
Teaching Engineering
Browse K-12 STEM Curriculum. The TeachEngineering Digital Library is an educational resource featuring standards-aligned, design-rich curricula. Our goal is to help educators put the ‘E’ in STEM— by making applied science, technology, and math come alive through engineering design and design thinking. learn more
Texas Parks & Wildlife: Classroom Resources
Texas Parks & Wildlife has a variety of in-person and on-demand resources for students in early childhood through 12th grade. Activities and Lessons in Science & History learn more
The Biology Corner
Biology lesson plans, worksheets, tutorials, and resources for teachers and students. Biology is the study of living organisms, from the smallest bacteria to giant sequoias. Biologists use observation and experimentation to gain an understanding about the natural world. Branches of biology include anatomy, biotechnology, botany, cell biology, ecology, genetics, medicine, microbiology, molecular biology, and zoology.… learn more
The Tech Interactive: Earth & Space Science Lessons
Whether you want your learners to discover sustainable solutions or engineer for natural disasters, you’ll find that these lessons are out of this world! learn more
The Tech Interactive: Lesson Plans & Activities
Education is at the heart of everything we do at The Tech. We encourage curiosity for science, engineering, math, and technology in students on field trips, educators in our professional development programs, and families in our communities. We strive to ensure that everyone we serve has the opportunity to learn skills the future will demand.… learn more
The Tech Interactive: Life Science
These lessons explore the natural world of animals, plants and even living things we can’t see, like bacteria! Your learners will engage more deeply with life sciences when you add real-world layers like hands-on building, engineering design challenges, or computer programming. learn more
Try Engineering: STEM Lessons & Activities
This includes Lessons and activities for hands-on learning TryEngineering Inspires the Engineers of Tomorrow TryEngineering aims to empower educators to foster the next generation of technology innovators. We provide educators and students with resources, lesson plans, and activities that engage and inspire. TryEngineering is an initiative from IEEE, the world’s largest technical professional organization for… learn more
U.S. National Park Service: Educators
National parks are America's largest classrooms. Find lesson plans about these great places. learn more
USGS: Science Explorer-Educational Resources
The topical directory below provides an alternate way to browse USGS science programs and activities. Explore within each topic by data, news, images, video, social media, and much more. Tap into over 140 years of USGS research in the natural sciences with lesson plans, activities, maps, podcasts, lectures, videos, animations, and more. Select from the SCIENCE… learn more
Zone 7 Water Agency
ZONE 7 LESSONS Lessons are aligned with the Next Generation Sciences Standards for TK-12 content, created and taught by certified educators. Funded by Zone 7 and supported by its Board of Directors, the program invests in youth water system education and appreciation. Students of all ages, from transitional kindergarten through high school, learn about the vital role water plays in our community, economy and environment, teaching them to become water champions. learn more