Elementary & Middle School Resources

Access Free K-8 Lesson Plans

Inquiry in Action

Free lesson plans aligned to NGSS, student activity sheets, and integrated animations help students understand chemistry in everyday life.
Grades K–5

Middle School Chemistry

Free lesson plans aligned to NGSS, student activity sheets, and integrated molecular animations build a strong foundation for chemistry.
Grades 6–8

Remote Learning Lessons from Middle School Chemistry

Use remote lessons, filled with videos of experiments, animations, and questions to create lessons students can do at home!
Grades 6-8

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Adventures in Chemistry

Kids and parents can explore chemistry with games, videos, hands-on activities, and other fun interactive content.
Grades K5

Celebrating Chemistry

Engage children in chemistry with these puzzles, articles and activities aligned with NCW and CCEW themes.
Grades 4–6

Science Activity Books for Early Learners

Poems, stories, and science activities in these colorful 64-page books help your curious young scientist explore the science in everyday life.
Pre-K–Grade 2

The Best of WonderScience

Two volumes with over 600 science activities helps parents and teachers guide students to investigate science in the world around them. 
Grades 3–5

Inquiry in Action
3rd edition, 2007

An oldie but goodie – the Inquiry in Action book features chemistry-related physical science lessons that encourage upper elementary students to observe and explore through science investigations.
Grades 3–5

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