Middle School Science Activities
Browse through our middle school science activities. We have many middle school science activities to keep your student learning on the fly, all year long. For more in depth science projects, take a look at the Science Fair Project Ideas section of the site.
Experiment with Diaper Science!
This activity is designed to serve as an introduction to polymer chemistry. Sound fancy? Have no fear...you'll be using the material found inside of a baby's diaper!
Make Rose Soap Petals
The discovery of soap was one of the most important in human history. For this activity your child will use the ready made glycerin base to create elegant rose petal hand soaps.
Be a Botanist: Make Herbarium Sheets
Botanists use these plant libraries to learn about plants they can't study in the field. Play botanist for a day by making your own herbarium sheets with pressed flowers.
Curds and Whey: A Milky Experiment
Have you or your child ever heard that nursery rhyme and wondered just what curds and whey are anyway? Do this simple, and yes, gross, experiment together to find out!
How Do Oil Spills Harm Wildlife?
We've all seen the horrifying newscasts of oil-soaked birds, and volunteers trying to clean up the mess. In this experiment, your child will chart the effects of applying water, oil, and soap to a feather.
Make a Homemade Thermometer!
This project will enable your child to construct a homemade thermometer that will compliment what they are learning about this instrument in school.
How Strong are a Bird's Bones?
It's hard to understand how birds' hollow bones can be strong enough to support their muscles. In this science experiment, you and your child will test how strong a hollow structure can be. The answer may surprise you!
Spin the Bucket: A Centripetal Force Experiment
Have your middle schooler try this classic and entertaining activity that demonstrates circular motion. Due to the nature of flying water and bucket, it is best to perform this activity outside. Be careful, you may get soaked!
An Air Science Experiment
Wondering how we know that air is there? Here's a quick and easy experiment that proves that air may be thin, but it's not too wimpy to block your shot!
Pucker Up! Make Beeswax Lip Balm
If your teen thinks she's too old for cutting and pasting, this is the activity for her. Beeswax lip balm is a simple, fun, and fashionable craft for spring.
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