Lesson Plans for Middle School Science
Teacher-written and vetted lesson plans for middle school science, including biology, astronomy, chemistry, and earth science, and developed for a wide variety of learning styles and abilities in sixth, seventh and eighth grade. You’ll also find teaching strategies and techniques specifically for the diversity of students in these grade levels, as well as lesson plan modifications.
Engineering and Math STEM Activities Based on Fortunately, the Milk
With these math and science activities, students will learn to create a flying “ship” and plot points on a graph, with cues taken from the novel, “Fortunately, the Milk.”
STEM Science Activity Ideas with "Fortunately, the Milk" by Neil Gaiman
The following activities will demonstrate how easy it is to create STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) lessons from a novel, and sure to reel the students back into the classroom.
How to Construct a Time Machine from Fortunately, the Milk by Neil Gaiman
Students can choose one of two types of enjoyable yet beneficial STEM activities based on the Neil Gaiman book, “Fortunately, the Milk.”
Lesson Plan on Gregor Mendel & Punnett Squares
How did a gardening monk make one of the most important contributions in the history of biology? Teach your students about Gregor Mendel’s discovery with this lesson.
What are Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs): Science Lesson Plan Exploring the Controversy
Did you know that humans can combine DNA of two or more organisms to create brand new organisms? Did you know that some of the food you eat may come from other organisms that you have no idea about? Next time you eat an orange, think about it. It might not be JUST an orange you are eating!
Function & Structure of DNA: Create Models Out of Candy! Middle School Science Lesson
Without DNA, we wouldn’t be here. It controls all of our physical characteristics, including eye color, hair color, and even the taste buds on our tongues. In this lesson, students will study the structure of DNA by building a 3-dimensional model which they can eat afterwards!
Genotypes & Phenotypes: Middle School Science Lesson
Ever wonder just how alike you and your best friend are? Let’s see what common genetic traits you may share with your friends and other classmates!
Name That Fish: Science Lab Activity With Dichotomous Keys for Middle School
Ever wonder how scientists identify fish by their scientific name? It has to with many physical traits such as the number and shape of their fins, the shape of their body, and many other things.
Scientific Measurement Scavenger Hunt: A Middle School Science Lesson
These are some fun ways that students can learn about scientific measurement. Try this measurement scavenger hunt to give students hands-on experience and the ability to get out of their seat.
Middle School Lesson Plan on the Human Brain: Neurons in the Brain
Teaching your class about the parts of a neuron and the function of a neuron? This lesson plan goes over the neurons in the brain, including the parts of the neuron and the function of the neurons. Includes the different types of neurons, like motor neurons and sensory neurons.
