Image 1 of 4
Image 2 of 4
Image 3 of 4
Image 4 of 4
Summer Science Choice Board – Engaging End-of-Year Activities for Middle & High School Science
10 High-Interest Science Topics With Videos & Questions — Perfect for Review, Early Finishers, or Summer Enrichment.
Introducing an electrifying Google Slides lesson that whisks students away on an adventure through the thrilling world of summer science! With 10 captivating video options, learners can dive into the fascinating mysteries behind fireworks, the hypothetical consequences of eradicating mosquitoes, the science of campfires, the inner workings of guitars, the origin of beaches, and so much more.
Summer Science Unleashed:
This dynamic choice board connects students to a curated selection of kid-friendly YouTube videos, each exploring a unique facet of summer science. From the explosive spectacle of fireworks to the beachfront wonders of the ocean, there's a topic to spark the curiosity of every young scientist.
Interactive Learning at Its Best:
Once students have selected their chosen topic, they simply click on a delightful holiday icon to access a slide that features a video link and thought-provoking questions. And when they're ready to embark on another scientific voyage, a vibrant beach ball icon on the slide leads them back to the choice board.
Customize and Explore:
While the recommended completion is four activities, the flexibility is yours to shape. Tailor the experience to suit your classroom's interests and needs.
A Sizzling Summer of Discovery:
This Google Slides lesson isn't just educational—it's a sizzling journey of exploration, igniting a passion for summer science.
End the school year on a note of wonder and inquisitiveness. Get this captivating choice board now and let the summertime scientific discoveries shine. Happy teaching!
PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOUR SCHOOL/DISTRICT ALLOWS YOUTUBE ACCESS BEFORE PURCHASE.
Grade Recommendation
Middle School (Grades 6–8) – Highly appropriate
High School (Grades 9–10) – Works well as fun review or supplemental activity
Cross-Curricular Connections & Extensions
Because each choice board item is video-based and conceptual, it naturally supports multiple subjects:
ELA
Students must synthesize video content, answer comprehension questions, and may optionally write reflections.
Teachers could extend with a writing prompt such as:
“Explain how the scientific concept in your chosen video applies to your summer experiences.”
Math
Videos involving waves, fireworks, sunscreen, and sand formation lend themselves to quantitative extensions (frequency, intensity, ratios, modeling).
Art/Music
The “physics of guitar” video supports STEAM connections with music theory and sound engineering.
Fireworks & wave physics can be extended into color theory and visual design.
Social Studies / Environmental Science
The “what if we killed all mosquitoes?” video prompts discussion about global health, ecology, and ethics.
Join the Lesson Laboratory and Teach for Tomorrow!
NGSS Alignment (with CCCs & SEPs)
Although this resource is not a traditional lab or investigation, each option explores real scientific phenomena aligned with NGSS core ideas.
Performance Expectations Potentially Addressed
(Not all videos hit all standards; these represent the range across topics.)
MS-PS4-1, MS-PS4-2 – Wave properties (sound, guitar, ocean waves)
MS-LS2-1, MS-LS2-4 – Ecosystem dynamics (mosquito removal)
HS-PS1-2, HS-PS1-4 – Fireworks chemistry
HS-LS1-5 – Photosynthesis & solar radiation (UV/sunscreen, Sun 101)
HS-ESS1-1 – Solar system & sun structure (Sun 101)
HS-ESS2-3 – Sediment formation (why sand is the same)
MS-ESS2-1, MS-ESS2-2 – Earth materials (sand/sea shells)
MS-LS1-1, MS-LS1-2 – Structure/function (how seashells form)
Science & Engineering Practices (SEPs)
Analyzing and Interpreting Data – Students extract meaning from visuals & narrated explanations.
Constructing Explanations – Students answer questions demonstrating understanding of each phenomenon.
Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information – Core practice for the whole choice board.
Crosscutting Concepts (CCCs)
Cause & Effect – Each video explains cause-effect relationships (ex: firework colors, wave motion).
Energy & Matter – Sunscreen, fire, sound waves, ice cream chemistry.
Structure & Function – Seashells, sand grains, sunscreen molecules.
Stability & Change – Mosquito ecosystem dynamics, beach erosion, sunlight & UV exposure.
Common Core Standards
Middle School (6–8)
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.6-8.2 – Determine central ideas of scientific texts/media
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.6-8.7 – Integrate quantitative/technical information (video content)
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.WHST.6-8.2 – Write explanatory responses (if extended writing is used)
High School (9–10)
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.9-10.2 – Summarize key scientific details
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.9-10.7 – Translate visual information into understanding
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.WHST.9-10.2 – Compose explanations using evidence
10 High-Interest Science Topics With Videos & Questions — Perfect for Review, Early Finishers, or Summer Enrichment.
Introducing an electrifying Google Slides lesson that whisks students away on an adventure through the thrilling world of summer science! With 10 captivating video options, learners can dive into the fascinating mysteries behind fireworks, the hypothetical consequences of eradicating mosquitoes, the science of campfires, the inner workings of guitars, the origin of beaches, and so much more.
Summer Science Unleashed:
This dynamic choice board connects students to a curated selection of kid-friendly YouTube videos, each exploring a unique facet of summer science. From the explosive spectacle of fireworks to the beachfront wonders of the ocean, there's a topic to spark the curiosity of every young scientist.
Interactive Learning at Its Best:
Once students have selected their chosen topic, they simply click on a delightful holiday icon to access a slide that features a video link and thought-provoking questions. And when they're ready to embark on another scientific voyage, a vibrant beach ball icon on the slide leads them back to the choice board.
Customize and Explore:
While the recommended completion is four activities, the flexibility is yours to shape. Tailor the experience to suit your classroom's interests and needs.
A Sizzling Summer of Discovery:
This Google Slides lesson isn't just educational—it's a sizzling journey of exploration, igniting a passion for summer science.
End the school year on a note of wonder and inquisitiveness. Get this captivating choice board now and let the summertime scientific discoveries shine. Happy teaching!
PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOUR SCHOOL/DISTRICT ALLOWS YOUTUBE ACCESS BEFORE PURCHASE.
Grade Recommendation
Middle School (Grades 6–8) – Highly appropriate
High School (Grades 9–10) – Works well as fun review or supplemental activity
Cross-Curricular Connections & Extensions
Because each choice board item is video-based and conceptual, it naturally supports multiple subjects:
ELA
Students must synthesize video content, answer comprehension questions, and may optionally write reflections.
Teachers could extend with a writing prompt such as:
“Explain how the scientific concept in your chosen video applies to your summer experiences.”
Math
Videos involving waves, fireworks, sunscreen, and sand formation lend themselves to quantitative extensions (frequency, intensity, ratios, modeling).
Art/Music
The “physics of guitar” video supports STEAM connections with music theory and sound engineering.
Fireworks & wave physics can be extended into color theory and visual design.
Social Studies / Environmental Science
The “what if we killed all mosquitoes?” video prompts discussion about global health, ecology, and ethics.
Join the Lesson Laboratory and Teach for Tomorrow!
NGSS Alignment (with CCCs & SEPs)
Although this resource is not a traditional lab or investigation, each option explores real scientific phenomena aligned with NGSS core ideas.
Performance Expectations Potentially Addressed
(Not all videos hit all standards; these represent the range across topics.)
MS-PS4-1, MS-PS4-2 – Wave properties (sound, guitar, ocean waves)
MS-LS2-1, MS-LS2-4 – Ecosystem dynamics (mosquito removal)
HS-PS1-2, HS-PS1-4 – Fireworks chemistry
HS-LS1-5 – Photosynthesis & solar radiation (UV/sunscreen, Sun 101)
HS-ESS1-1 – Solar system & sun structure (Sun 101)
HS-ESS2-3 – Sediment formation (why sand is the same)
MS-ESS2-1, MS-ESS2-2 – Earth materials (sand/sea shells)
MS-LS1-1, MS-LS1-2 – Structure/function (how seashells form)
Science & Engineering Practices (SEPs)
Analyzing and Interpreting Data – Students extract meaning from visuals & narrated explanations.
Constructing Explanations – Students answer questions demonstrating understanding of each phenomenon.
Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information – Core practice for the whole choice board.
Crosscutting Concepts (CCCs)
Cause & Effect – Each video explains cause-effect relationships (ex: firework colors, wave motion).
Energy & Matter – Sunscreen, fire, sound waves, ice cream chemistry.
Structure & Function – Seashells, sand grains, sunscreen molecules.
Stability & Change – Mosquito ecosystem dynamics, beach erosion, sunlight & UV exposure.
Common Core Standards
Middle School (6–8)
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.6-8.2 – Determine central ideas of scientific texts/media
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.6-8.7 – Integrate quantitative/technical information (video content)
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.WHST.6-8.2 – Write explanatory responses (if extended writing is used)
High School (9–10)
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.9-10.2 – Summarize key scientific details
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.9-10.7 – Translate visual information into understanding
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.WHST.9-10.2 – Compose explanations using evidence