STEAM Seekers | Middle School Substances & Phases of Matter Curriculum | Math & Science Lesson Plans

⚡ Designed by Tania Torchlight
⚡ Story-driven, NGSS-aligned chemistry unit
⚡ Digital download (PDF, full-color lessons & story)

Bring Chemistry to Life Through Adventure

Take your students on a thrilling journey into The Kinetica Mountains, where shifting landscapes demonstrate states of matter, physical properties, and chemical reactions in real time. In this story-rich unit, the Truth Seekers face challenges, rescue an injured puppy, and learn about matter as it transforms before their eyes—all while students master essential middle school chemistry concepts.

What’s Included

• 📖 Original Science Adventure Story: The Kinetica Mountains (narrative chapters woven with scientific concepts)
  

• 🔬 NGSS-Aligned Lessons:
  

• Substances: Elements, compounds, mixtures
  

• States of matter: Solid, liquid, gas
  

• Properties: Physical vs. chemical
  

• Changes: Distinguishing physical from chemical
  

• ✍️ Objectives & Guided Practice: Clearly defined learning goals for every section
  

• ✝️ Bible Verse Connections: Faith-friendly reflections tying chemistry to Scripture (Isaiah 48:10, Proverbs 17:3, Colossians 1:17, and more)
  

• 📝 Review Section: Reinforces key ideas with practice activities
  

• 📚 Resources: References, study guides, and extension ideas
  
  

Perfect For

• Homeschool parents seeking faith-friendly, story-driven curriculum
  

• Middle school students (Grades 6–8) who learn best through narrative, visuals, and hands-on practice
  

• Co-ops and classrooms needing ready-to-use, NGSS-aligned content
  
  

Why It Works

STEAM Seekers blends storytelling with science, making complex topics unforgettable. Students don’t just memorize definitions—they see chemistry in action as mountains shift like liquids, rocks fly like gas particles, and matter demonstrates its deepest principles. Faith-based connections reinforce that the natural world reflects order, design, and meaning.

Format & Technical Details

• 📄 Digital Download: High-quality PDF
  

• 📑 85+ pages of content (story + lessons + activities)
  

• ⏳ 2–3 week unit (~10 lessons with reviews)
  

• 🌐 Access to supplementary YouTube videos & resources
  

• ✍️ Created by Tania Torchlight – B.S. in Chemistry, M.S. in Science Education, 20 years teaching experience, instructional designer & curriculum author
  
  

Delivery

This is a digital product. No physical item will be shipped. After purchase, you’ll receive instant access to your files.

👉 Make chemistry unforgettable—spark curiosity, integrate faith, and let students experience science as an epic adventure with Substances & Changes – STEAM Seekers.