End of the Year Summer Science Stations Activity – Middle School Science

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These end of the year science stations are perfect for middle school science! 50% off for 48 hours! If you’re looking for an end of the year activity for your middle school science students, this activity is perfect for you! The stations are focused on a spiral review of earth space science, life science and physical science concepts taught throughout the school year.

These stations are perfect for you if:

• You are teaching summer school or working with a science summer camp.
• You are a teacher looking to review concepts taught throughout the year.
• You want to get some last minute test prep in before standardized testing.
• You have already packed up your classroom and don’t have excess materials to use.
• You want something science-related but also summer themed for your students.
• You need something that is low prep so that all your students need is a pencil.
• You want to help your students use up their ‘end of the school year” energy in a an engaging way.
• You want to keep most of your activities digital for the end of the year to keep it easy.

Each station should take students between 6-10 minutes to complete. You can complete these stations in a single, 90-minute class period or two 50-minute class periods.

The RESOURCE includes:

• Digital Google Slides™ link to perform stations online.
• Printable version of stations in color and black/white
• Editable PowerPoint version of stations.

Content covered:

⭐ The Water Cycle

⭐ Seasons on Earth

⭐ Erosion

⭐ Climate Change

⭐ Human Impact

⭐ Pollinators

⭐ Photosynthesis

⭐ Homeostasis and the human body

⭐ Heat transfer (conduction, convection, radiation)

⭐ Potential and kinetic energy

⭐ Electromagnetic spectrum

⭐ Forms of energy

⭐ Mixtures (homogeneous and heterogeneous)

⭐ Kinetic energy of molecules

⭐ Physical/Chemical Changes

The Summer themes in each station include:

• Increase in temperature and the effect on the water cycle
• Summer in the northern and southern hemisphere
• Building the perfect sand castle with sand and water
• Beach erosion and the role of wind
• Coral bleaching and it’s impact on ecosystems
• Pollinators and flowering plants
• Summer and rates of photosynthesis
• Effects of heat on the human body and homeostasis
• Forms of heat transfer at the beach
• Rollercoaster energy
• Forms of energy and the electromagnetic spectrum with video games
• Ice cream matter

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