NGSS Grades 6-8 Resources
Explore these great Middle School Units, perfect for supporting NGSS Reading Instruction
The following 20 Units from Kids Discover Online are a perfect way to support Reading Instruction and Content Knowledge for Grades 6-8 Physical Science (NGSS.MS-PS), Life Science (NGSS.MS-LS) and Earth Science (NGSS.MS-ESS).
Matter
NGSS.MS-PS1-1 Matter and Its Interactions
Students will learn all about Different Kinds of Matter, Properties and States of Matter, and Physical and Chemical Changes.
Chemistry
NGSS.MS-PS1-2 Matter and Its Interactions
This informative Unit covers topics such as the Interaction of Atoms and Molecules, Chemistry in Nature, and much more.
Atoms
NGSS.MS-PS1-4 Matter and Its Interactions
Students will discover all about the Parts of an Atom, Fission and Fusion, and The Periodic Table and the Elements.
Force and Motion
NGSS.MS-PS2-1 Matter and Its Interactions
Students will learn all about Force and Friction, Newton's First Law of Motion, Forces in Nature, and much more.
Magnetism
NGSS.MS-PS2-3 Matter and Its Interactions
This Unit takes a deep dive into all Different Types of Magnets, Earth's Magnetic Fields, Magnets in Health, and more.
Electricity
NGSS.MS-PS2-5 Matter and Its Interactions
Learn all about Static and Dynamic Electricity, The History of Electricity and Magnetism, Uses of Electrical Energy, and more.
Robots
NGSS.MS-PS4-3 Matter and Its Interactions
Learn all about the Coolest Robots Ever, Artificial Intelligence, Driverless Cars, and more in this cutting-edge Unit.
5 Senses
NGSS.MS-PS4-2 Matter and Its Interactions
Students will learn all the most important facts and processes about the 5 Senses including Touch, Sight, Taste, Smell, and Hearing.
Light
NGSS.MS-PS4-2 Matter and Its Interactions
Students will investigate will learn all about the Power of Light, the Speed of Light, How Plants Use Light, and more.
Eyes
NGSS.MS-LS1-1 Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes
Take a thorough investigation into topics such as How the Eyes Work, Optical Illusions, Animal Eyes, and much more.
Cells
NGSS.MS-LS1-2 Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes
This Unit covers essential topics such as Biomes of the World, Life Cycles, and the Food Chain and the Food Web.
Microbes
NGSS.MS-LS1-3 Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes
Students will discover different Types of Microbes, Microbes On and In the Body, Microbes in History, and much more.
Heart
NGSS.MS-LS1-5 Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes
This Unit provides a great overview of the Heart’s Purpose and Function, How the Heart Works, and Keeping the Heart Healthy.
Nutrition
NGSS.MS-LS1-7 Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes
Students will learn all about the Digestive System, Proteins and Fats, Carbohydrates, a Balanced Diet, and much more.
Conservation
NGSS.MS-LS2-4 Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes
This beautifully designed Unit covers topics such as Our Natural Resources, Our Carbon Footprint, Sustainability, and more.
Extreme Weather
NGSS.MS-ESS1-1 Earth’s Place in the Universe
Begin an investigation into essential weather-related phenomena such as Lightning, Hurricanes, Heat and Humidity, and more.
Tornadoes
NGSS.MS-ESS2-2 Earth’s Systems
Students will explore How Tornadoes Form, the Life Cycle of a Tornado, and the science and adventure of Chasing Tornadoes.
Hurricanes
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6 Earth’s Systems
Learn all about What a Hurricane Is, How a Hurricane Develops, Predicting and Preparing for Hurricanes, and more.
Earthquakes
NGSS.MS-ESS3-2 Earth and Human Activity
This Unit covers important topics such as How Earthquakes Work, Measuring and Predicting Earthquakes, and Famous Earthquakes.
Engineering
NGSS.MS-ETS1-1 Engineering Design
In this Unit, students will learn all about The Design Process, Ancient Engineering Solutions, Coding, and more.
