✓ Ages 11–14 · No Login Required · Standards-Aligned

6-8 Science substitute activities — ready in 60 seconds.

Science activities aligned to NGSS — hands-on, low-prep, and built for self-guided exploration. Standards-aligned, classroom-ready, and completely free.

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Sample 6-8 Science activities

Here's what SubDesk generates for 6th–8th Science classrooms. Activities that keep students engaged and learning — while you focus on what matters.

SCIENCE

Earthquake Engineering Challenge

Students design and build an earthquake-resistant structure using limited materials — then test it on a shaking "table" (a tray shaken by the teacher).

⏱ 30 min 📋 NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
SCIENCE

Chemical Reactions Observation Lab

Students observe 4 safe chemical reactions (baking soda + vinegar, etc.), record observations using scientific method — hypothesis, procedure, results, conclusion.

⏱ 30 min 📋 NGSS.MS-PS1-2

How it works

Three steps. No district login. No training required.

1

Select 6-8 and Science

Open SubDesk on your phone or laptop. Choose the 6-8 grade band and Science as your subject.

2

Get 4 Science activities

Activities designed for 11–14 year olds. Clear instructions, minimal materials, and real learning outcomes.

3

Send the teacher a report

At the end of the day, SubDesk compiles what happened — activities used, student engagement, your notes. Emailed directly to the absent teacher.

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