Science Resources for Middle and High School Teachers

Science Resources for
Middle and High School

These activities, videos, articles, and special offers
make teaching science easier—and more fun!

Biology Chemistry Geology & Earth Science

Physics STEM & Makerspace General Science

Chemistry

This simple 15-minute activity for middle- and high-schoolers asks students to organize candies according to different properties.

Activity: The Periodic Table of Candy

Organize candies according to different properties in this fun, 15-minute activity.

Article: Red, White and Boom! How Fireworks Work.

Learn about the explosive combination that creates these beautiful displays in the sky.

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Free Printable Science Posters To Celebrate Black History Month

Get these free posters to brighten your space and spark conversation.

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50 Science Bell Ringers to Kickstart Class

Get bell ringer questions in every science subject!

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Biology

Thinking of adopting a pet for your classroom? Classroom pets have been shown to boost social skills and academic performance in students.

Article: 6 Live Specimens That Make Great Class Pets

Thinking about a class pet? Check out these recommendations.

Guide: How to Teach with Daphnia

Not sure how to start with live critters in the classroom? Find out how!

Painted Lady Butterfly worksheets filled out by student on desk with pencils and paperclips

Printable: Painted Lady Butterfly Activities

Observe and record butterfly life cycles and learn vocabulary.

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25 Science Trivia Facts to Spark Student Curiosity

This fun trivia will help your students learn something new while getting excited about awesome science topics!

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Geology & Earth Science

Environmental management student handouts on desk with pencils and paperclips

Student Handout: Environmental Management

What is an environmental manager? Learn about this career.

Activity: Heat Things up With the Greenhouse Effect

Simulate the greenhouse effect with household supplies.

Article: Get Starstruck by Milky Way Galaxy Facts

Why’s our galaxy so milky? Read to find out.

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Physics

Making an electrical circuit with copper tape on paper.

Activity: The Physics of a Bottle Tornado Vortex

Make a twister in no time with this step-by-step activity.

Activity: Discover Exoplanets in a Galaxy Not So Near You

Simulate the Transit Method in a way that’s easy to grasp.

Activity: Demonstrate Density Columns

Create a density column to put students in the thick of it.

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