Fun End of Year Activities Middle School Science Hands-on After State Testing

Check out these 7 FUN, low-prep END OF THE YEAR science activities! Are you an exhausted teacher looking for an exciting and hassle-free way to wrap up the school year? I have you covered!

I put together this variety pack of 7 memorable science activities designed to engage and educate upper elementary and middle school students. With minimal teacher preparation required, these activities are perfect for busy educators who want to create lasting memories with their students before summer break!

What's Included?

Insect Collection Photo Journal

This insect collection alternative is the perfect no-kill solution to traditional insect collections. This picture scavenger hunt makes an awesome alternative to traditional insect collections without killing insects. Your middle school student/s will love this bug collection project! Instead of killing and pinning insects, students create an insect photo collection. This can be used as a project or as a scavenger hunt!

SEL Middle School Chalkboard Slime and Forgiveness

This SEL Middle School activity featuring Nelson Mandela includes a hands-on science activity making chalkboard slime. Students will read a passage about forgiveness and Nelson Mandela, then use chalkboard slime as an object lesson on forgiveness.

This is a unique and engaging activity that combines the tactile fun of slime with the profound concept of forgiveness. This activity is designed to help students explore the power of forgiveness in a hands-on and interactive way.

Forensic Science Fingerprinting

Are you looking for end-of-the-year science activities? This forensic science fingerprinting activity is a CSI-type lab investigation for middle school students, students will identify FINGERPRINTS to solve a "crime." Unlike other forensics activities, this lab will not give your students nightmares!

Solid Waste Management Activity

ooking for fun and easy Earth Day Activities? Add this one to your list! This resource includes three engaging activities that will take your students on a journey to become a more environmentally responsible citizen.

In the first activity, Students will embark on a research mission to identify local municipality programs that are dedicated to reducing waste through recycling, composting and waste reduction. This activity aims to build awareness and understanding of the programs available within your community that can help to promote a more sustainable lifestyle.

In the second activity, students will let get their creative juices flowing and produce a meme that inspires others to reduce, reuse, recycle and compost. This activity aims to encourage the development of creative thinking and communication skills to help promote positive environmental change.

In the third activity, students will conduct a personal trash audit to analyze the amount of waste you generate in a day. This activity aims to provide a clear picture of how much waste we generate and what we can do to reduce it.

States of Matter Activities

These States of Matter activities will increase your students' independence during labs! Students will have fun exploring the three states of matter with these hands-on activities. Whether you homeschool 1 kiddo or have a class full of students, these middle school labs are designed to help students complete labs will less assistance from their instructors. Each lab includes step-by-step Google slides for each step, saving you from running around like a crazy chicken during labs because they SHOW and TELL the students exactly what to do for EACH step.

Antacid Effectiveness Activity

Which antacid is the best at relieving indigestion? Students will test 4 antacids to find out. Make learning about acids and bases relevant and fun with this antacid lab which tests which antacid works the best at neutralizing acids. Students will learn about indigestion, stomach acid, and why antacids relieve the discomfort of indigestion.

Students LOVE learning about acids and bases with this EASY, FUN experiment. Students will learn about acids and bases, pH, stomach acid, and antacids while doing two hands-on science experiments.

Magnetic Slime

Looking for a recipe for magnetic slime? Your middle school student(s) will love this easy, fun science experiment using magnets, iron filings, and homemade magnetic slime!

Grab this bundle at its LOW DISCOUNTED PRICE! If each activity were to be purchased separately, they would cost over $20.

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