STEM Activities for Middle School and High School
Recently, the U.S. Department of Education announced the initiative “YOU Belong in STEM,” which hopes “to galvanize the broad STEM education ecosystem . . . for all young people from PreK to higher education.” It recognizes the importance of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education along with the role high-quality resources will play in expanding science literacy beyond a classroom’s zip code.
When it comes to high-quality STEAM resources, countless teachers have already been stepping up to the plate to create the resources they need and elevate their students’ learning. These dedicated Teacher-Authors have then shared out their STEM activities through TPT for more teachers to use with their middle and high school students. Here are some examples of their engaging, rigorous, and inclusive STEAM resources that you can use in your classroom too.
3 Fun STEM Projects for Middle and High School Students
Have your students lead their learning with project-based learning. These hands-on STEM projects and challenges are sure to entertain your students, encourage them to design and build like engineers, and help them learn problem-solving skills.
Ancient Greece Activities STEM Challenges – Projects – 6th Grade History by StudentSavvy
Grades: 3-7 | Subjects: Social Studies, Ancient History, Engineering
Easel Activity included
Egg Drop Challenge. STEM Project. Laws of Motion by The Learning Hypothesis Store
Grades: 5-10 | Subjects: Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
Free
Engineering and STEM Careers – Research Project, Lesson Plan, and Activities by STEM in the Middle
Grades: 6-9 | Subjects: Career and Technical Education, Writing, Engineering
Easel Activity included
4 Comprehensive STEM Lessons to Use in Middle and High School
From science experiments to inclusive STEAM history, these science lessons will not only help your middle and high school students learn but will also show them that anyone can be a real world scientist, mathematician, or engineer for a career.
Natural Disasters | Hurricane Earthquake Tornado Volcanic Eruption | Bundle by Future 4 Learning
Grades: 4-7 | Subjects: Earth Sciences, General Science
Comprehension Power-Up Lesson + Graphic Organizer: ELA, STEM (Frayer Model) by Educircles-org 21st Century Skills
Grades: 6-9 | English Language Arts, Math, Science
Easel Activity included
Black Inventions and Inventors Bundle – Black STEM History by Learning Pyramid
Grades: 6-12 | Subjects: Science, Social Studies – History, Black History Month
Easel Activity included
Deforestación y extinción de animales slideshow by Maria del Mar
Grades: 9-12 | Subjects: Environment, Spanish, Earth Day
5 Engaging STEM Activities for Middle and High School Classes
Use these interactive STEM activities, labs, and challenges to engage your middle schoolers and high schoolers and inspire them to think critically about science and engineering.
Careers in Science / STEM – FREEBIE! by Lessons with Lexi
Grades: 5-9 | Subjects: General Science
Free
Refraction Lab – Remote Learning by MaterialsByMahal
Grades: 5-9 | Subjects: Science, Physics
Free
STEAM Challenge: Baby Lifejackets by The Ardent Teacher
Grades: 6-9 | Subjects: Physics, Physical Science
Analog and Digital Signals Activity Article Worksheet and Graphing NGSS MS-PS4-3 by Mata Math and Science
Grades: 6-9 | Subjects: General Science, Physical Science, Engineering
Hybrid Learning I DNA Fingerprinting Drag and Drop by The Wright Classroom Store
Grades: 7-12 | Subjects: Science, Biology, Forensics
Bonus! STEM Decor for Your Classroom
Set the tone for your science classes from the minute your students walk in the door with STEAM-themed classroom decor! This resource takes the stress out of classroom decorating by making it quick and easy.
Science Bulletin Board – Famous Quotes – Middle School – STEM by Teaching With Potential
Grades: 5-12 | Subjects: General Science, Physical Science
For more classroom decoration inspiration, you can also check out these 15 classroom decor and bulletin board resources for science-themed ideas or decor that helps with classroom management.
Still in search of STEM resources and activities for your classes? Filter for your exact grade and specific STEM subject on TPT in order to find more STEAM resources to teach and interact with your science students.