The back-to-school season is almost upon us, and we know you’re eager to make your classroom a buzzing hub of scientific wonder.  Get ready to ignite curiosity, create a love for learning, and set yourself up for an amazing year with the treasure trove of resources in the “Beginning of the Year Science Activities Mega Bundle.” This ultimate collection of 16 incredible standards-based resources is designed to bring your classroom to life, set the stage for a successful year, and provide you with an array of back-to-school science activities that are rigorous and standards-based.  Click HERE for a FREE guide of 100+ vetted science websites for students, and how to use them when planning your epic lessons this year!

 Back-to-School Science Activities Aren’t Just for Students:

The first day of school sets the tone for the entire year. Before you even meet your awesome students, you can create a dazzling first impression by incorporating exciting and standards-based science activities into your lesson plans, you can captivate your students’ interest from the start and foster a love for learning. For teachers, this means that you are planned out and ready to hit the ground running. 

Our mission here at The Teachers Upstairs is to help simplify your life and empower you with knowledge so that you can live your best life and still be a rock-star science teacher.  We want you to go into science feeling prepared and ready to take on the world!

The Mega Bundle goes beyond just the first day of school. Our “Science-in-a-Snap” will guide you through crafting a dynamic curriculum that flows seamlessly.  You’ll be so prepared; you’ll have time to bond with your students and build that dream classroom community.   You can read more about this planner here.

Classroom Decor & Bulletin Board Ideas:

Now that you have an idea of how the year will look with your scope and sequence, let’s tackle those blank walls in your room!

No stress here!  Our engaging classroom posters are more than just decorations; they’re interactive learning tools.   Point your students to the posters when they have questions, and voilà, instant answers! 

From lab safety, Crosscutting Concepts to the scientific method, these visuals will inspire scientific greatness in your classroom.  Don’t just put them up to make your room look cute, USE them.  Refer to these posters all year long!

By displaying these posters in your classroom, it will come alive with scientific inspiration!

First Day of School Science Experiments:

Scope & Sequence is planned out with the Science-in-a-Snap. ✅

Classroom decor has come to the rescue for those blank walls. ✅

Now let’s get into the nitty-gritty.

Survival Kit for the First Month

First Day of Science Activities for Middle School:

Take a deep breath, we know those first weeks back can be overwhelming. That’s why we’ve got a month’s worth of lesson plans and activities ready for you!  So, while you tackle all the back-to-school chaos, your science lessons will be running like a well-oiled lab experiment. 

You want your students to leave your class saying, “Science is the best!”   I taught all three of Lori’s boys.  Lori told me that one of her sons came home from the first week of school saying, “Science is going to be so fun this year!  We do a lab every day!”  Now, in reality, we didn’t do a lab every day, but during the first week of school, we sure did!  

Well, get ready to witness the magic happen. Our “Elemental Me” first day of school science experiment and activity, will kickstart the year with a bang! 

Get ready to embark on a magical journey with our “Elemental Me” first day of school science experiment and activity! This playful resource features an exciting Google™ slide deck that not only reviews essential science concepts but also makes fun connections with our awesome students!

Students will dive into the world of elements and chemistry, discovering how they relate to their own unique personalities. They’ll write down their answers to intriguing questions, uncovering the elements that make them, well, elemental!

We have included 16 SIMPLE labs you can choose from to keep the excitement going throughout the first week of school to spark curiosity in your students.  Couple these labs with the Lab Report, and you are now giving your students tools for success.

Power Up Their Vocabulary

Now that the day of school is in the books, let’s talk about what the rest of the month will look like. The first 5 minutes of class will set the stage for the entire period.  Have the peace of mind of knowing you are empowering your students with the knowledge and ability to communicate their scientific knowledge.  From posters to Google™ slides, we’ve got your classroom language game on point.

Science Benchmark & Reviews-Date, Data, Data!

Let’s move on to gathering that elusive data!  If your school is anything like ours, data rules.  The administration wants to see the data on student growth, and they want to know what you are doing to ensure students are showing growth.

We’ve got you.  The “Science Benchmarks & Reviews” section ensures you can assess your student’s knowledge right from the start.   These auto-grading benchmarks give you valuable feedback on where each student is.  They will provide both you and your administration with actionable data points to drive future lesson planning.  Ahh..  we can hear your breath of relief already!

Connect the Dots with Crosscutting Concepts

Your students may not remember every standard you teach, but they’ll remember the big picture–the systems and processes that make science tick!   This section provides in-depth learning activities that will give your students a solid footing to be able to make scientific connections to their life throughout the year. 

We have even been told by new teachers that this resource helped THEM learn and understand the Crosscutting Concepts.  See what Tiffany had to say about it:

The Crosscutting Concepts included are the CCC Interactive Notebook, which provides an array of hands-on learning to engage the teenage brain.  You can watch the video that students use in this resource here.

CCC Differentiated Guided Notes cater to diverse learning needs, ensuring every student can actively participate in class discussions and activities.  You can learn more about the Crosscutting Concepts here and here.

Oh, the Scientific Method – You Wily Genius!

Don’t you just love how the scientific method makes your students think beyond the ordinary?  Witness those “aha!” moments when their brains light up like supernovas!  This back-to-school science mega bundle has everything you need to make the Scientific Method a classroom superstar! 

Digital & Print INB includes a comprehensive overview of the Scientific Method and then puts that knowledge into practice by doing the Surfaces for Survival Lab.

Differentiated Notes for low, mid, and high-level learners – foster independent learning as students listen and repeat information at their own pace.  You can read more about them here.

Unlock the Secrets of the Periodic Table of Elements

Finish up the first month of school with the Periodic Table.  Teaching the periodic table doesn’t have to be like decoding hieroglyphics.  We’ve taken each element and made them relatable and fun!  Students will explore product labels from household objects to make connections to the elements, then they will create a SuperHero poster to solidify their learning.

Your Journey Begins Here!

As you can see, this mega bundle is designed to empower you as a science teacher.  It’s time to feel confident, well-prepared, and ready to rock your students’ worlds with the magic of science.  So why wait?  Click HERE  and join the Science Mega Bundle revolution today!  Let’s embark on this exciting journey together.  Click HERE for a FREE guide of 100+ science websites for students that will help you streamline ALL your lesson planning this upcoming year!  

Psst!  Don’t forget to wear your lab coat – it’s gonna be an epic adventure!