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Whether you're teaching remotely or in the classroom, these fun science activities for middle school and high school students can help make learning fun. Teach students how to prevent the spread of microorganisms, get them excited about biodiversity by introducing them to ecologists, or have them design a bike lane or repair an iguana’s habitat.
Science Activities for Middle School
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Watch these 90-Second Science videos of quick and easy science experiments for kids that you can do at home or in the classroom.
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Explore a variety of scientific learning activities to engage students in objects in the sky.
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Explora una variedad de actividades de aprendizaje de ciencias para relacionarte con objetos en el cielo.
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Explore a variety of scientific learning activities to engage in environmental conservation.
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Exploren una variedad de actividades de ciencias para relacionarte con la conservación del medio ambiente.
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Explore a variety of learning activities to engage your child in scientific exploration of the great outdoors.
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10 extreme chemistry experiments are provided as videos for chemistry teachers looking for amazing science experiments to share with their class
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Build your own DIY science and lab equipment at home with easy-to-find materials to conduct experiments.
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Download these activities to teach students about indicators, chemicals that “indicate” the presence or absence of a substance or check on the strength of a solution.
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You can use these free online activities from the National Assessment of Educational Progress to gauge how well your students understand NGSS science concepts.
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Teach students about chemical reactions, the properties of matter, and other science topics by having them participate in fun, collaborative hands-on activities.
Science Activities for High School
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Watch these 90-Second Science videos of quick and easy science experiments for kids that you can do at home or in the classroom.
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Explore a variety of scientific learning activities to engage students in objects in the sky.
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Explore a variety of scientific learning activities to engage in environmental conservation.
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Exploren una variedad de actividades de ciencias para relacionarte con la conservación del medio ambiente.
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Explore a variety of scientific learning activities to engage in the great outdoors.
![Exteme Science Videos Hero Image](https://s3.amazonaws.com/prod-hmhco-vmg-craftcms-public/_transforms/blog/_medium/exteme-science-videos-hero-image.jpg)
10 extreme chemistry experiments are provided as videos for chemistry teachers looking for amazing science experiments to share with their class
![Hammer and nail against blue background](https://s3.amazonaws.com/prod-hmhco-vmg-craftcms-public/_transforms/seo/_medium/WF1082850_2020__Science-Blog_Equipment_HERO-1.jpg)
Build your own DIY science and lab equipment at home with easy-to-find materials to conduct experiments.
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Download these activities to teach students about indicators, chemicals that “indicate” the presence or absence of a substance or check on the strength of a solution.
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You can use these free online activities from the National Assessment of Educational Progress to gauge how well your students understand NGSS science concepts.
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Teach students about chemical reactions, the properties of matter, and other science topics by having them participate in fun, collaborative hands-on activities.
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