8th Grade Science Activities

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Recycled Art

Students will use found and recycled objects to make art. Then, they will evaluate their artwork and how their group…

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Earth Science

Recycling

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What Materials Conduct Static Electricity Best?

Learn about electricity in this "shocking" science experiment! In this hands-on science project, pupils build their own…

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Physics

Electricity

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Can Cloning Make a Better Plant?

Teach your students about cloning with this hands-on science activity. Students clone plants through leaf cutting,…

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Science

Cellular Biology

Genetics and DNA

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Are All Pennies Created Equal?

A penny saved is a...penny that's no longer a penny?! Teach your students about the chemical compounds within a penny…

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Chemistry

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How Can Different Polymers Be Identified?

One word: Plastics Students study six types of plastic and make comparisons between them based on their physical and…

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The Sweetest Experiment – Chocolate and Solvents

Pupils love this sweet activity! They learn about solvents by timing how quickly chocolate dissolves in their mouth when…

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Science

Science Projects

Food

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Do Plants Sweat Like People Do?

Pupils will learn about the similarities between human sweating and plant transpiration. In this hands-on science…

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Biology

Plants and Botany

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What Materials Make the Best Crystals?

While learning about the properties of different saturated solutions, pupils grow crystals using salt and sugar to…

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Chemistry

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Does the pH of Water Affect the Growth of Bean Plants?

Hands-on look at the "basics" of acids and alkalis Introduce pupils to botany and the basics of acids and bases with…

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Plants and Botany

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Making Eggs That Bounce

Teach students about acetic acid with this hands-on science project. Students make bounceable eggs using vinegar, water,…

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Food

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What's in a Color? Experiments in Chromatography

Introduce your students to chromatography with this printable science activity. Students separate the colors in magic…

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Chemistry

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How Much Oxygen Is in the Air?

Teach your pupils about the atmosphere and chemical reactions with this printable science activity. Pupils use hand…

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Science

Earth Science

Atmosphere and Air

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Making Invisible Ink

Teach your pupils about chemical compounds with this printable science activity. Pupils write messages using various…

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Science

Science Projects

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Creating New Plants Through Cross-Pollination

Introduce your pupils to cross-pollination with this printable science activity. Pupils will cross-pollinate flowers and…

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Science

Plants and Botany

Seeds and Pollination

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Can Healthy Plants Be Grown in Soil Containing No Microorganisms?

In this science fair project, pupils bake soil to kill microorganisms and attempt to grow plants in the soil.

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Biology

Plants and Botany

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Can You Be a Human Battery?

Introduce your pupils to the world of batteries with this printable science activity. Pupils use a multimeter or direct…

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Science

Chemistry

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Is the DNA of a Cow Different from a Chicken's?

Pupils will compare cow and chicken DNA and learn about the role DNA plays in biology in this printable science…

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Genetics and DNA

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Cellular Biology

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Classifying Cerealites

Students create a classification system for types of Cerealites (pieces of cereal). Tests students' understanding of…

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Plants and Botany

Animals (Zoology)

Biology

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Does Caffeine Increase Heart Rate?

Introduce your pupils to the properties of caffeine and its effects on the body with this printable science activity.…

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Science

Human Body and Anatomy

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Do Bean Plants Grow Better in Soil or in Water?

Pupils compare the growth of bean seeds submerged in water to traditionally potted bean plants in this printable science…

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Biology

Plants and Botany

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Which Materials Insulate Best Against Wind Chill?

Introduce your pupils to the phenomena of wind chill with this printable science activity. Pupils test the insulation of…

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Earth Science

Atmosphere and Air

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What Factors Most Affect Evaporation?

Improve pupils' knowledge of precipitation with this printable science activity. Pupils test various factors to…

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Earth Science

Atmosphere and Air

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