science lesson plans and resources for grades 6-12

Introduction to Pedigrees Packet | Guided Practice Problems

Overview This was a resource I’ve used for high school biology and summer school.

Types of Evolution Worksheet

Overview Here’s a short worksheet on different types of evolution (convergent, divergent, coevolution, and punctuated equilibrium).

Charles Darwin: Who Wants to Live a Million Years? (Natural Selection Game) | Online Simulation

Overview This is a short, but fun game to demonstrate how natural selection works.

The Paper Roller Coaster Project | A Physics STEM Challenge

Overview As part of my physics unit, I’ve used the Paper Roller Coaster project as a wonderfully engaging engineering project that explores Newton’s three laws of motion, gravity, friction, kinetic energy, potential energy, etc.

Marshmallow Towers | 18-min Engineering Challenge

Overview This is a super fun and popular challenge that can be used as an icebreaker during the first week or before an engineering project, such as The Paper Roller Coaster Project.

The Half Life of Pennies Lab

Overview This is a simple lab to demonstrate how half-lives work.