Middle School Science Activities
Middle school is all about getting hands-on learning. From math games and science activities to fun study strategies and homework help, we've got it all! Go shopping for variables, make a mind-bending illusion, and make movies as you read. Try these fun activities for some hands-on learning at home.
What happens when the eyes see something that the brain knows cannot be factual? This fun activity can reinforce this phenomenon using simple household items.
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!
More science activities for middle school:
Make a Mind-Bending Illusion!
What happens when the eyes see something that the brain knows cannot be factual? This fun activity can reinforce this phenomenon using simple household items.
Put Together a Procedure!
If following directions is hard for your child, why not turn the tables and teach her how to effectively give instructions? With this fun activity you'll also be teaching your child how to write good scientific procedures that can be reproducible.
The Amazing Returning Rod
Not only will this activity encourage critical thinking as your child tries to figure out why it happened, it will also serve to reinforce the physics concept of stored energy.
Experiment with Magnet Magic
Is your child struggling to get a handle on the principles of magnetism? Here's a fun activity to demonstrate polarity and understand the basic principles of magnetism.
Explore the Science of Energy
Energy is the ability to change or move matter, and matter is everything that takes up space. Without energy, the world could not function! Here is a practical way to demonstrate specific types of energy.
Make Your Own Paper
You can easily make your own paper with a few kitchen and hardware-store materials. Since this project uses old newspapers, your papermaking is actually paper recycling!
Teacher For a Day
Here's a fun activity that will have your child teaching you for once, while you find out exactly what she is learning in school.
Playing for Planets: A Study Card Game
All you need are pencils, paper and some scissors to get started on this easy and fun game to review astronomy information, or other types of study concepts.
Investigate Science with Sweet Talk
Here's an investigative activity in which your child will discover real-world names and uses for sugar and find out how it is hidden in many different foods.
A Dinner Table Study Game
Here's a quick, engaging and fun game you can play around the dinner table to review several different school subjects.
