Middle School Science with Labs
Don't just read science. Do science.
This course brings science to life for kids who thrive on hands-on exploration and collaboration. Real science isn’t about memorizing facts — it’s about testing ideas, asking questions, and seeing results.
This course is flexible and welcoming:
Drop in anytime — each week is a self-contained topic and lab, no prior weeks required.
Or stay for the year — experience a full sequence of NGSS-aligned life, Earth, and physical science.
Every week follows a two-session format:
Day 1: Dive into a big science question through discussion and problem-solving.
Day 2: A hands-on lab using simple household supplies where to experiment, compare results, and share discoveries as a team.
✨ You won’t just hear about science, you practice it together. Each session builds confidence, collaboration, and real scientific skills that last far beyond the lab.
Course Topics by Quarter:
Quarter 1: Life Science – Living Systems
- Ecosystems and energy transfer (Food Web Lab)
- Adaptations and survival (Beak Simulation)
- Cells and microbiology (Water Drop Microscope, Mold Growth Study)
- Human impact on the environment (Oil Spill Cleanup Challenge)
Quarter 2: Physical Science – Matter & Motion
- States of matter and phase changes (Phase Change Modeling)
- Physical vs. chemical changes (Reaction Lab)
- Forces and motion (Balloon Rocket, Friction Test)
- Energy transfer in systems (Elastic Launcher, Solar Heating Test)
- Magnetism and electricity (Magnetic Maze)
Quarter 3: Earth & Space Science – Our Planet in Motion
- Weather patterns and atmosphere (Anemometer Lab)
- Earth’s water systems (Water Cycle in a Bag)
- Natural disasters (Forecasting Simulation)
- Plate tectonics (Tectonic Plate Model)
- Solar system motion and moon phases (Planet Orbit Model, Moon Simulation)
Quarter 4: Applied Science – Innovation & Big Questions
- Human body systems (Body Systems Response Lab)
- Homeostasis and adaptation (Recovery Simulation)
- Natural resources and sustainability (Resource Simulation)
- Engineering and design challenges (Water Collection Device, Open Investigation)
- Great scientific mysteries (Student-Choice Investigation)
Course updates
Updates from guides of this course
Dec 30 @ 11:24 PM
Learning about the atmosphere was a lot of fun with you today, ******! I am so impressed by how much you know. We will continue discussing weather and climate on Tuesday. Have a fantastic week, ******!
Oct 16 @ 2:46 PM
You did so well this week, ******! I am so proud of you and how much you know about ecosystems!!
Dec 16 @ 3:48 PM
What a great class we had today, ******! Learning about potential & kinetic energy, thermal energy, chemical energy, etc., has been so much fun, and you are doing amazing! Playing some crypto hack was so awesome as well. Congratulations on the win :) I look forward to our lab on ...
Nov 25 @ 3:49 PM
What a wonderful class today we had, ******! I loved how we used two different great games to finish off chemical and physical changes. I am not surprised you beat me in our snowball fight :) Wishing you a wonderful rest of your week, and I will see you next week!
Sep 25 @ 2:46 PM
You are AMAZING, ******!!!
Oct 7 @ 2:46 PM
Great work, ********!!
Oct 30 @ 2:56 PM
What a fun class!! The lava lamp experiment was a personal favorite for me!!
Oct 2 @ 2:46 PM
Great job today, ******! You are AMAZING! I am so excited to hear about these lab results.
Miss. ********
Nov 11 @ 3:47 PM
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Sep 23 @ 1:35 AM
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Sep 30 @ 2:48 PM
Great work today, ******!! I love how we discussed viruses, bacteria, and fungi today. We learned so many new facts!
Nov 18 @ 3:48 PM
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Nov 4 @ 3:50 PM
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Sep 23 @ 2:46 PM
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