Grades 6–8 science investigationsTeachers: open an investigation
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Science for grades 6–8

Teach a science investigation in one class period.

Students plan a fair test, make a chart, and explain the results. You assign and review their work in the same place.

Start as a teacher Start as a student
30–45 min
Fits one class period
No special kit
Use common materials or included data
12 investigations
Ready to teach now
Paper Bridge Fair Test · ResultsSaved
Investigation question

Does the width of a paper beam change the mass it can hold?

QuestionPlan3Results4Explain5Submit
BeamTrialLoadUse in answer
2 cm18 coins—
2 cm29 coins—
4 cm124 coins Chosen
4 cm227 coins Chosen
Student conclusion

The wider beam held more than twice the load in both chosen trials.

2 results support this answer
Plan a fair test Work with data Explain and improve Use classroom-safe methods

How a lesson works

Five steps. One investigation.

Students know what comes next. Teachers can check the work without opening separate files.

  1. 01
    Ask

    Start with a question students can investigate.

  2. 02
    Plan

    Decide what to change, what to measure, and what to keep the same.

  3. 03
    Work with data

    Collect results or open the included data, then look for patterns and problems.

  4. 04
    Explain

    Make a chart and use specific results to support a conclusion.

  5. 05
    Improve

    Use teacher feedback to make the explanation clearer and stronger.

Keep the whole investigation together.Find the question, plan, data, chart, conclusion, comments, and changes in one place.

Ready-to-use investigations

Choose one and teach it this week.

Each one includes student directions, data, charts, and a teacher review page.

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01
Ready to teach

Engineering

How does the shape of a paper bridge affect the load it can hold?

Time
35 minutes
Run it
Use the included bridge tests. No materials are needed.
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02
Ready to teach

Engineering

Which padding best reduces the impact on a dropped package?

Time
40 minutes
Run it
Use the included drop tests. No materials are needed.
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03
Ready to teach

Engineering

Which roof design keeps a model building coolest?

Time
45 minutes
Run it
Use the included temperature tests. No materials are needed.
See lesson details

For teachers

See who needs help.

Check who has started, who is ready for feedback, and who needs to make changes. Open a student’s work to see their answer and chosen results.

  • Pick an investigation that fits your time and materials.
  • Read a student’s answer beside the results they chose.
  • Send work back with a clear comment, then see what changed.
Open the teacher view
Life Science 7 · Period 3Review student work
Sample class
Paper Bridge Fair Test3 need attention
JLJordan Lee2 results chosenReview
AMAvery Morgan1 result chosenMake changes
RKRiley Kim3 results chosenDone
Student claim · Version 2

The accordion bridge held the most because the folds spread the load.

Result usedAccordion · 24 coins · Trial 1

Use what your classroom has

Use the materials you already have.

Special equipment is optional.

01

Included data

Start right away with results and a note about where they came from.

02

Common materials

Paper, coins, rulers, thermometers, and familiar classroom supplies.

03

Local observations

Collect measurements in the classroom or schoolyard.

04

Optional kits

Add a Y-maze or another kit when hands-on setup helps students learn.

For science leaders

See class activity and student work.

Check assignments, student answers, and revisions after teacher feedback.

See ConductClass for schools
Spring science classesSample report
Class use6 of 6

teachers started

21

assignments created

Student work74%

submitted answers that cite results

42

answers improved after feedback

Open the student work behind each number.

ConductClass for schools

Science investigations for every teacher in your school.

School access starts at $4,950 for one term and up to 600 students. It includes teacher setup, twelve investigations, and help with the first classes.

See school access We confirm setup and timing before payment.

Common questions

Before you start.

Does ConductClass require kits or sensors?

No. Use the data we include, collect observations at school, or work with common supplies. A Y-maze kit is optional.

What does a student turn in?

Their question, plan, data, chart, conclusion, chosen results, and response to teacher feedback all stay together.

Is this a complete science curriculum?

No. ConductClass gives grades 6–8 teachers complete investigations that work alongside the curriculum they already use.

What can I use today?

Twelve complete investigations and teacher and student accounts. The public sample uses made-up names and saves changes on your device.