Year 8 Back-to-School Science Activities Pack

Fun and engaging back to school activities for Year 8 (KS3). A complete introduction lesson with games, quizzes and team tasks.

This pack is perfect for the first lesson back with Year 8 or middle school equivalent. It helps students settle into routines, build confidence, and enjoy science without diving straight into heavy content.

Originally created for a nurture group (students with lower literacy levels, autism, and other additional needs), the pack is fully editable and suitable for any Year 8 or middle school science class.

Activities Included:

Bingo: icebreaker game with editable prompts.

True/False Science Quiz: interactive questions with answers and explanations.

Class Contract: collaborative brainstorming activity to agree on class rules.

Mystery Bag Challenge: sensory guessing activity using everyday science objects.

Science Pictionary: creative drawing game with editable word list.

Reflection Sheet Exit Ticket: students share what they enjoyed and what they are curious about in science.

What is Included:

Editable presentation (slides for each activity)

Printable bingo cards and exit ticket

Teacher instructions included in the notes section

Why Teachers Will Love It:

Ready to use – just download and go

Fully editable – adapt prompts and questions to suit your class

Inclusive – designed for mixed ability and SEND-friendly groups

Fun – gets students laughing, moving, and talking about science

Perfect for the first day back or form/tutor group sessions

Suitable For:

Year 8 Science (KS3)

Middle School Science (Grades 6–7)

Nurture groups / SEND-friendly classrooms

Tutor or form time activities

Tip: Use this pack as a back to school science icebreaker to set a positive tone for the year. When I first used this with my class, they LOVED it and were super excited to start our science lessons together.