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2nd grade Thanksgiving literature laboratories
STEM Engineering Challenge Novel Pack ~ Charlotte's Web by E.B. White
What teacher doesn't love to use novels in the classroom?
As a STEM coordinator, I am always looking for creative ways for teachers to integrate STEM engineering and design challenges into their classroom activities. I decided to work on creating STEM Engineering Challenge Packs for some beloved novels.
This STEM Challenge Pack is based on the book, "Charlotte's Web", by E.B. White. There are five challenges included in this pack:
Design a Pig Pen Challenge
Spider Web Message Challenge
Plas
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1st - 5th
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STEM Engineering Challenge Novel Pack ~ Hatchet, by Gary Paulsen
What teacher doesn't love to use novels in the classroom?
As a STEM coordinator, I am always looking for creative ways for teachers to integrate STEM engineering and design challenges into their classroom activities. I decided to work on creating STEM Engineering Challenge Packs for some beloved novels.
This STEM Challenge Pack is based on the book, "Hatchet", by Gary Paulsen. There are five challenges included in this pack:
Paper Floatplane Challenge
Temporary Shelter Challenge
Critter Cam
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1st - 5th
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Fairy Tales STEM ~ STEM Engineering Challenge Five Pack ~ Fairy Tales Set #1
What teacher doesn't love fairy tales?
As a STEM coordinator, I am always looking for creative ways for teachers to integrate STEM engineering and design challenges into their classroom activities. I decided to work on creating STEM Engineering Challenge Packs for some well known (and loved) fairy tales.
This STEM Challenge Pack is based on these fairy tales:
- Three Little Pigs
- Hansel and Gretel
- Jack and the Beanstalk
- Rapunzel
- Three Billy Goats Gruff
The engineering challenges in t
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1st - 5th
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STEM Engineering Challenge Five Pack ~ Tall Tales Set
What teacher doesn't love tall tales?
As a STEM coordinator, I am always looking for creative ways for teachers to integrate STEM engineering and design challenges into their classroom activities. I decided to work on creating STEM Engineering Challenge Packs for some well known (and loved) tall tales.
This STEM Challenge Pack is based on these tall tales:
- Johnny Appleseed
- Pecos Bill
- John Henry
- Paul Bunyan
- Sluefoot Sue
The engineering challenges in this STEM five pack are:
John C
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1st - 5th
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STEM Engineering Challenge Picture Book Pack ~ The Polar Express
What teacher doesn't love picture books?
As a STEM coordinator, I am always looking for creative ways for teachers to integrate STEM engineering and design challenges into their classroom activities. I decided to work on creating STEM Engineering Challenge Packs for some beloved picture books.
This STEM Challenge Pack is based on the book, "The Polar Express", by Chris Van Allsburg. There are five challenges included in this pack:
Make a Bell Challenge
Gravity Sleigh Challenge
Train Bridge
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1st - 5th
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STEM Engineering Challenge Novel Pack ~ The Hunger Games by S. Collins
What teacher doesn't love to use novels in the classroom?
As a STEM coordinator, I am always looking for creative ways for teachers to integrate STEM engineering and design challenges into their classroom activities. I decided to work on creating STEM Engineering Challenge Packs for some beloved novels.
This STEM Challenge Pack is based on the book, "The Hunger Games", by Suzanne Collins. There are five challenges included in this pack:
Bow and Arrow Challenge
Marshmallow Cannon Challenge
S
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1st - 5th
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Let's Make Some Butter ~ Science Lab and Writing/Research Activities
This is a classic activity that kids always love to experience! I am always surprised that so few of them have ever done it before! We usually do this lab while we are studying pioneers in social studies, but it can be done anytime of the year! I get mason jars from Amazon (they are pretty cheap). (about $1 each) We display our Butter Research Projects outside the classroom!
This packet contains:
- Butter Making Direction sheet
- Butter Tasting Lab Sheet
- The Science Behind Butter Making
Grades:
2nd - 5th
STEM Engineering Challenge Pack ~ The 100th Day of School Challenges
What teacher doesn't love the 100th Day of School?
As a STEM coordinator, I am always looking for creative ways for teachers to integrate STEM engineering and design challenges into their classroom activities. I decided to work on creating STEM Engineering Challenge Packs for some special school days and events.
This STEM Challenge Pack is based on the 100th day of school There are five challenges included in this pack:
100 Cup Stacking Challenge
100 Pennies Foil Boat Challenge
100 Toothpic
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1st - 6th
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Also included in:Â Holiday/Monthly Bundle Collection ~ 8 Holiday Packs ~ 18 Monthly Challenges!
STEM Engineering Challenge Picture Book Pack ~ Monsters Under Bridges
What teacher doesn't love picture books?
As a STEM coordinator, I am always looking for creative ways for teachers to integrate STEM engineering and design challenges into their classroom activities. I decided to work on creating STEM Engineering Challenge Packs for some beloved picture books.
This STEM Challenge Pack is based on the book, "Monsters Under Bridges", by Rachel Roellke Coddington. There are six challenges included in this pack:
Index Card Bridge Challenge
Popsicle Stick Bridge
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1st - 6th
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Olive the Other Reindeer - Picture Book STEM Design Challenge
This Engineering Design Challenge is based on the picture book, Olive the Other Reindeer, by Vivian Walsh and J. Otto Seibold.
Can your group create the tallest gum drop tree using toothpicks and gum drops?
Materials: (per group)
One box of toothpicks
One bag of gum drops (Christmas ones work well!)
Ruler
This packet contains all the information you need to make this a great engineering activity in your classroom! Lab sheets, student and teacher instructions, and challenge signs are all incl
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1st - 6th
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Thanksgiving Science STEM / STEAM Activity - Thanksgiving Butter Science Lab!
FALL STEM / STEAM ACTIVITY - Make your Own Butter in a Jar!*An Edible Science Project :)This Fun Thanksgiving STEAM Activity Includes:2 interactive student worksheets with pictures1 conclusion question worksheetList of materialsBackground informationKey vocabularyDetailed step-by-step instructionsScience Concepts Covered:The composition of creamFat molecules vs. liquid moleculesThe process of making butterButter vs. buttermilkStudents will have so much fun making (and tasting) their very own but
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2nd - 12th
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Also included in:Â Thanksgiving Science Bundle - Includes 6 Engaging STEM / STEAM Activities!
Thanksgiving Dinner Science
Are you looking for a fun experiment to do with your students with a thanksgiving twist?
Well then look no further than Thanksgiving Dinner Science!
With this fun hands on experiment your students will practice the scientific method as they help Dr. Turkey solve the mystery of starch!
Your students will use inquiry to learn which common thanksgiving foods have starch and which do not!
By the end of this experiment they will know that starch is commonly found in roots and is the reason why tree
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2nd - 6th
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Build and Catch a Snowman - Two STEM Engineering Challenges
What teacher doesn't love to using engaging topics in the classroom? During those winter months students are all about the SNOW!As a STEM coordinator, I am always looking for creative ways for teachers to integrate STEM engineering and design challenges into their classroom activities. I decided to work on creating STEM Engineering Challenge Packs for some fun topics.This STEM Challenge Activities in this pack are focused on SNOWMEN! Can you build a free-standing snowman with the materials pr
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2nd - 6th
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Book Talks For Elementary Students
The Power in Selling Books and Creating a Culture of Reading in our classrooms and schools start with Book Talks!Can elementary students Book Talk? YES!!I tell my students there is no wrong way to talk about books! But, do our elementary students need guidance, modeling and a process to help guide them when implementing book talks? YES!If you are looking for a mini lesson with support to begin book talks in your elementary classroom or library here is the steps and support in this product:Page 1
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1st - 6th
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Pearl and Squirrel Gratitude Catapult STEM Challenge (Thanksgiving)
A fun Thanksgiving themed STEM challenge with a focus on force/motion! Check out this fun design challenge. Learners will listen to a read aloud from the popular characters Pearl and Squirrel. They will then create a catapult or launching device to launch an acorn to squirrel! How grateful Squirrel will be! Materials for this challenge can be changed to include popsicle sticks, rubber bands, spoons, etc. The Google Slideshow will walk you and your learners through the activity, including a rea
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1st - 5th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Scarecrow Gratitude STEM Challenge (Thanksgiving)
A fun Thanksgiving themed STEM challenge with a focus on gratitude! Check out this fun design challenge. Learners listen to the classic read aloud Scarecrow by Cynthia Rylant. Learners see how the scarecrow provides for everyone...let's do something nice for the Scarecrow to show our gratitude! Learners will make a nest for the crows to hang on Scarecrow so that they do not have to sit on his arms. Materials for this challenge are flexible; I used natural materials such as leaves, sticks, st
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PreK - 2nd
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
Turkey Hideout STEM Challenge (Thankgsiving)
A fun Thanksgiving themed STEM challenge for all ages! Check out this fun design challenge. Learners will create a hideout for their turkey so that it doesn't get eaten for Thanksgiving! They will use base-ten blocks to build their shelter. Have a great discussion about base-ten blocks and what they are used for. If you are looking for more of a math focus, check out this same lesson that integrates place value! The Google Slideshow will walk you and your learners through the activity, includi
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PreK - 4th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
Place Value Turkey Hideout STEM Challenge
A fun Thanksgiving themed STEM challenge with a focus on math! Check out this fun design challenge. Learners will create a hideout for their turkey so that it doesn't get eaten for Thanksgiving! They will use base-ten blocks to build their shelter. When they are done, count up the base-ten blocks to see what number their hideout represents! Learners can then fill in a place value mat! The Google Slideshow will walk you and your learners through the activity, including a read aloud about hiding
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K - 5th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Gratitude Tower STEM Challenge (Thanksgiving)
Looking for a way to incorporate gratitude into STEM? Check out this fun design challenge. Learners will write things that they are grateful for on each index card. They will then use those index cards to build a tower! The more you are thankful for = the taller your tower! The Google Slideshow will walk you and your learners through the activity, including videos about gratitude. Be sure to pick up the free STEM Notebook paper from my shop to use with this challenge!
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2nd - 6th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
"The Witches" by Roald Dahl STEM activity
If you are looking for a festive activity to create with your students during the fall season, look no further! This exciting STEM activity is based on the events found in the book "The Witches" written by Roald Dahl. I have created step by step directions for students to create their own "potions" just as The Grand High Witch did in "The Witches". After completing the STEM activity, students will then have the opportunity to design the name and purpose for their newly created potions. I persona
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2nd - 5th
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November STEM Sub Plan: How to Catch a Turkey
This fun STEM sub plans required minimal prep and will be fun a challenging for your students when you are away. Have your students design and create a turkey trap following and interactive read aloud. The sub plan is already written. Print and go!
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K - 5th
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Also included in:Â Full Day of November Sub Plans (Reading/Writing, STEM, and Math)
Bouyancy Experiment Boat Design: The Case of the Mayflower Match Up
This is a fun and engaging experiment for studying buoyancy or the scientific method.
Read aloud or have students read The Case of the Mayflower Match Up. This is about a detective who is called to the home of two kids Patrick Pilram and May Pilram. After learning about the pilgrims' journey on the Mayflower, they each have an idea about what boat design will be the most effective for carrying a heavy load.. Students are asked to complete the experiment for themselves and decide who to believe.
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1st - 7th
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Elegance in Repose
"Elegance in Repose" suggests a description evoking a sense of grace, sophistication, and tranquility. It could refer to various contexts, such as:Artwork or Photography: It might describe a piece of art or a photograph capturing a scene or subject that exudes elegance and calmness. This could include portraits of people in relaxed poses, serene landscapes, or still-life compositions featuring refined objects.Fashion or Design: The phrase could be used to describe a fashion collection, interior
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Grades:
2nd - 12th
Food Science | Making Butter Experiment | Gr K 1 Thanksgiving Activity
Discover dairy products by churning butter. All directions and tips are provided to guide you to success. The investigation, STEM Challenge, and further exploration make exploring the properties of matter and butter memorable. Great for a Thanksgiving science activity. Students will be amazed at how easy it is to make butter.This activity is a PDF. You can use it with Easel by TPT, but we did not create an overlay. We feel at this age level, the experiment is best done with paper and pencil.
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K - 2nd
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
Also included in:Â Holiday Science And STEM Year Long Bundle | Grade K 1 Experiments
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