Middle School Science
Grades 6โ8Courses & Websites
Standards-based programs and online courses that build a strong foundation across 6th, 7th, and 8th grade science.
Khan Academy: Science
Practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized dashboard covering life science, earth science, and physics.
Visit khanacademy.org โMcGraw Hill Science: Online Samples
Free online samples from McGraw Hill's Kโ8 science program, featuring interactive content.
Visit mheducation.com โVideo Channels
YouTube channels with engaging science explanations and visualizations to reinforce what you learn in class.
Popular Books for Middle School Science
Picks by grade: textbooks, workbooks, and practice resources for Grades 6, 7, and 8.

Glencoe Science: Level Red, Student Edition
A comprehensive 6th-grade science textbook covering life, earth, and physical science with engaging activities and full-color diagrams.
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Science, Grade 6
Standards-aligned science program for Grade 6 covering core concepts in life, earth, and physical science with inquiry-based learning.
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Spectrum 6th Grade Science Workbook
Practice-focused workbook aligned to state standards for Grade 6, covering cells, ecosystems, weather, and the solar system.
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180 Days of Science: Grade 6
Daily science practice structured across a full 180-day school year, keeping sixth graders sharp with quick, focused daily exercises.
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Science Fusion: Student Edition Grade 6 2015
Interactive student edition from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt's Science Fusion series, designed for hands-on inquiry and STEM integration.
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Daily Science: Grade 6+
Reproducible daily science practice pages covering life, earth, and physical science concepts for Grade 6 and beyond.
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Steck-Vaughn Core Skills Science: Workbook Grade 6
Skill-building workbook targeting Grade 6 science core standards, with clear explanations and practice exercises for each topic.
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Mark Twain General Science Activity Book, Grades 5-8
Activity-based science supplement for grades 5โ8 covering general science topics with creative, hands-on exercises and experiments.
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Glencoe Life iScience, Grade 7
Comprehensive 7th-grade life science textbook covering cells, genetics, ecosystems, and human body systems with digital integration.
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Glencoe iScience: Level Green
Part of Glencoe's integrated science series for middle school, covering life science topics through inquiry-based learning and STEM connections.
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Science Fusion: Student Edition Grade 7 2015
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt's interactive Grade 7 science student edition with hands-on labs, digital tools, and STEM project integration.
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Steck-Vaughn Core Skills Science: Workbook Grade 7
Standards-aligned workbook for Grade 7 science, with targeted practice exercises covering life, earth, and physical science skills.
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Spectrum 7th Grade Science Workbook
Covers Grade 7 science topics including cells, heredity, weather patterns, and forces, aligned to current state standards for ages 12โ13.
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Science by the Grade, Grade 7: Essentials and Exploration
Structured Grade 7 science workbook with exploration activities and essential concept reviews across life, earth, and physical science.
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Carson Dellosa Human Body Workbook Grades 5-8
Focused study of the human body for grades 5โ8, covering organ systems, anatomy, and health science with reproducible activity pages.
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Everything You Need to Ace Science in One Big Fat Notebook
A friendly, note-style science reference covering middle school science topics, from cells and genetics to the solar system and physics basics.
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Glencoe Science: Level Blue
Glencoe's integrated 8th-grade science textbook covering physical, life, and earth science with labs, reading support, and review exercises.
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Steck-Vaughn Core Skills Science: Workbook Grade 8
Standards-based workbook for Grade 8 science, with practice covering physical science, chemistry foundations, and earth systems.
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Holt Science & Technology: Physical Science 2007
A thorough physical science textbook from Holt covering matter, motion, forces, energy, waves, and electricity for middle school students.
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Spectrum 8th Grade Science Workbooks
Grade 8 science workbook aligned to state standards, covering atoms, chemical reactions, forces, and earth's structure for ages 13โ14.
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Glencoe Life Science, Student Edition
Comprehensive life science student textbook covering cells, heredity, evolution, ecosystems, and human biology with full-color illustrations.
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Science by the Grade: Reproducible Grade 8
Reproducible Grade 8 science workbook with structured practice and exploration activities designed to reinforce key science concepts.
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Holt Science & Technology: Life Science
Holt's life science textbook covering cells, heredity, classification, ecosystems, and the human body for middle school students.
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8th Grade Science: Daily Practice Workbook
Daily practice workbook for 8th grade science covering physical, life, and earth science with hundreds of targeted review questions.
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Watch these Science Bowl videos from the US Department of Education championship finals to prepare for Science Bowl competitions.