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This highly engaging activity (Google and PDF versions) using agar cubes (representing cells) explains why we are made up of trillions of cells and not just one big cell. The diffusion of “food” moving into the agar “cells” is...

Investigating density to find the main metal in U.S. pennies. MS PS1-2 CER SE These engaging activities (Word and PDF versions) allow students to gain a greater understanding of what density is and how it can be used to identify materials. A...

This zip file contains several activities (48 pages of student handouts and 1 PowerPoint with a total of 21 slides) which can be used to compose a unit for physics students involving topics relating to momentum, impulse, practical applications of...

These lessons are some of our favorites!  They are all classroom tested and ready for immediate implementation.  Within this series of highly engaging lessons, you will find embedded formative assessments and content rich activities which...

This highly engaging engineering and design project (GOOGLE and PDF versions) allows students to gain a greater understanding of how a parachute works to slow down an object. This project has many options offered to teachers depending...

This is an assessment (Google and PDF versions) to evaluate the students’ understanding of the NGSS standard MS- LS1-2 This is an engaging activity in which students connect their understanding of the functions of the cell organelles...

This highly engaging engineering and design project (GOOGLE and PDF versions) allows students to design and construct a simple thermal solar panel, which they will then perform tests on to maximize thermal energy transfer. The...

Perfect activity to get your science students creative for any festivities or classroom décor! Print out the templates, get the scissors, tape, turn on the jams and let the kids get in their creative science flow!   This activity does...

This highly engaging engineering and design project allows students to gain a greater understanding of why we need to build space stations that can withstand collisions. The students first learn about crumple zones and why they are helpful in a...

This bundle includes 4 highly engaging lessons from our Engagers in Science unit "Cells, Cells, Cells!". These four lessons align with the philosophy of the NGSS,  including a focus on deeper understanding of content as well as application of...

This is a highly engaging unit for middle school students (Google and pdf versions) which meets the NGSS standards listed further below. It is aligned with the philosophy of the NGSS  including a focus on deeper understanding of...

Animal Jeopardy is an interactive game in which students answer questions about animals. This product reflects the popular TV game show, but adaptations have been made so it can be played in the classroom. Click a square on the interactive gameboard, and...