Easy science labs for middle school

This fun, easy, science activity for kids uses only common household items and takes about 10 minutes. Full step-by-step picture tutorial included.

Children love science experiments. They want to observe and test out #allthethings, but sometimes it’s hard to get students to understand the scientific method. Understanding the steps of a true experiment is part of every grade’s curriculum. Over the years I have found great experiments for my students to do that are simple for me […]

The key to engaging science instruction is engaging our students in the science process. A few labs into the school year I always find myself planning a lesson about the science process and scientific variables. I find myself asking “How did they mess up that graph after I explained it 3 times?” “Why didn’t they […]

Use science demonstrations in your middle school classroom to engage students. Ask students to participate and watch how captivated they are by science!

Chemical change happens every day. This lab is easy for teaching middle school chemistry because it demonstrates chemical change with basic household items.

Try this apple science experiment to see what helps prevent apples from browning. Let you kids guess which will work best and see if they are right!

In this Why is the Sky Blue science experiment, little learners can see for themselves how the blue wavelength is scattered faster than the red light from the sun. The simple experiment needs only a

iLearn Science: awesome back to school tool for teaching student about the scientific method

Student engagement on the first day of school is more important than you think. Upper elementary and middle school students need to be hooked into loving being back to school o instill curiosity and an interest in science. Including hands-on activities does not have to be costly or time-consuming. Providing fun learning experiences is most ... Read more

Science teachers are you looking for ways to engage your students to learn the importance of lab safety? Check out these 4 free activities!