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Preview of STEM Engineering Challenge Novel Pack ~ The City of Ember, by J. DuPrau

STEM Engineering Challenge Novel Pack ~ The City of Ember, by J. DuPrau

Created by
Smart Chick
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 City of Ember", by Jeanne DuPrau. There are five challenges included in this pack: Paper Box Challenge Pipeworks System Challenge Mini-Gre
Preview of STEM Engineering Challenge Pack ~ Simple Machines

STEM Engineering Challenge Pack ~ Simple Machines

Created by
Smart Chick
What teacher doesn't love to use themes 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 themes. This STEM Challenge Pack is focused on Simple Machines! There are six challenges included in this pack: Inclined Plane Bean Bags Challenge Lever Launcher Challenge Archimedes Screw Challenge Pencil
Preview of STEM Engineering Challenge Novel Pack ~ The One and Only Ivan, by K. Applegate

STEM Engineering Challenge Novel Pack ~ The One and Only Ivan, by K. Applegate

Created by
Smart Chick
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 One and Only Ivan", by Katherine Applegate. There are five challenges included in this pack: Ivan’s Wooden Crate Challenge Elephant Trunk
Preview of STEM Engineering Challenge Novel Pack ~ The Sign of the Beaver, by E. Speare

STEM Engineering Challenge Novel Pack ~ The Sign of the Beaver, by E. Speare

Created by
Smart Chick
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 Sign of teh Beaver", by Elizabeth George Speare. There are five challenges included in this pack: Log Cabin Challenge Beaver Dam Challenge
Preview of STEM Engineering Challenge Pack ~ Mount Everest

STEM Engineering Challenge Pack ~ Mount Everest

Created by
Smart Chick
What teacher doesn't love to use themes 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 themes. This STEM Challenge Pack is based on the incredible Mount Everest! There are five challenges included in this pack: Base Camp Tent Challenge Ice Fall Ladders Challenge Mountain Climbers Challenge We
Preview of Newspaper Shoes - STEM Engineering Challenge

Newspaper Shoes - STEM Engineering Challenge

Created by
Smart Chick
What teacher doesn't love to use simple materials, like newspapers, 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 using cheap and easy to find materials.Are you ready to make some Newspaper Shoes? Can your team build a pair of newspaper shoes for one of your team members that they can put on and take off
Preview of STEM Engineering Challenge Pack ~ The 100th Day of School Challenges

STEM Engineering Challenge Pack ~ The 100th Day of School Challenges

Created by
Smart Chick
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
Preview of Olive the Other Reindeer - Picture Book STEM Design Challenge

Olive the Other Reindeer - Picture Book STEM Design Challenge

Created by
Smart Chick
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
Preview of STEM Engineering Challenge Novel Pack ~ The Witches, by Roald Dahl

STEM Engineering Challenge Novel Pack ~ The Witches, by Roald Dahl

Created by
Smart Chick
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 Witches, by Roald Dahl. There are five challenges included in this pack:Folding Screen ChallengeGrand High Witch ChallengeMouse Zip Line Challen
Preview of STEM Engineering Challenge Picture Book Pack ~ Monsters Under Bridges

STEM Engineering Challenge Picture Book Pack ~ Monsters Under Bridges

Created by
Smart Chick
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
Preview of Pencil Pulley - STEM Engineering Challenge - Simple Machines

Pencil Pulley - STEM Engineering Challenge - Simple Machines

Created by
Smart Chick
What teacher doesn't love to use themes 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 themes.This STEM Challenge Activity is focused on the Pulley! Can you design a pencil pulley that can lift the weight of a book at least two feet?Materials: (per pair or group)-Table top area-Pencil -Ribbon spo
Preview of Build a Telescope - STEM Engineering Challenge

Build a Telescope - STEM Engineering Challenge

Created by
Smart Chick
What teacher doesn't love to give kids a chance to design and experiment 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 using cheap and easy to find materials.Are you ready to design and build a working telescope? Can you design and build a working telescope?Materials Needed: (per classroom)- cardboard tu
Preview of Archimedes Screw - STEM Engineering Challenge - Simple Machines

Archimedes Screw - STEM Engineering Challenge - Simple Machines

Created by
Smart Chick
What teacher doesn't love to use themes 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 themes.This STEM Challenge Activity is focused on the Screw! Can your group create a working Archimedes screw that moves the most cereal in three minutes?Materials: (per pair or group)-Empty water bottle (Smart
Preview of STEM Engineering Challenge Novel Pack ~ Crash, by Jerry Spinelli

STEM Engineering Challenge Novel Pack ~ Crash, by Jerry Spinelli

Created by
Smart Chick
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, "Crash", by Jerry Spinelli. There are five challenges included in this pack: Conestoga Wagon Challenge Paper Sea Chest Challenge Wildlife Habit
Preview of Paper Plate Water Wheel - STEM Engineering Challenge - Simple Machines

Paper Plate Water Wheel - STEM Engineering Challenge - Simple Machines

Created by
Smart Chick
What teacher doesn't love to use themes 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 themes.This STEM Challenge Activity is focused on the Wheel & Axle! Can you create a working water wheel that spins when rice is poured over it?Materials: (per group)-Paper plates-Pencil-Scissors and tape-P
Preview of Build and Catch a Snowman - Two STEM Engineering Challenges

Build and Catch a Snowman - Two STEM Engineering Challenges

Created by
Smart Chick
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
Preview of Lever Launcher - STEM Engineering Challenge - Simple Machines

Lever Launcher - STEM Engineering Challenge - Simple Machines

Created by
Smart Chick
What teacher doesn't love to use themes 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 themes.This STEM Challenge Activity is focused on the Lever! Can each of your group members create a lever launcher that launches a penny the farthest combined distance in five tries?Materials: (per group)-Rule
Preview of Book Talks For Elementary Students

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
Preview of Test/Quiz on My Life in Dog Years by Gary Paulsen

Test/Quiz on My Life in Dog Years by Gary Paulsen

Created by
Shelagh Turner
This is a test for the book My Life in Dog Years by Gary Paulsen. The test has 15 questions - a mix of short answer and multiple choice. Answer Key is included.
Preview of Wedge Boats - STEM Engineering Challenge - Simple Machines

Wedge Boats - STEM Engineering Challenge - Simple Machines

Created by
Smart Chick
What teacher doesn't love to use themes 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 themes.This STEM Challenge Activity is focused on the Wedge! Can your group create a puff boat that will travel the farthest distance on five puffs of air and that has a wedge somewhere in its design?Materials:
Preview of Franken-circuits- story and STEAM activity

Franken-circuits- story and STEAM activity

Created by
GeographyQueen
The perfect STEAM activity for the fall. Discussed the importance of science and the moral responsibilities of scientific innovations. Student's will read Dr.Fields' Creation, a story about a young scientist who creates a monster of her own using electricity. The accompanying STEAM activity has student used circuits to bring their own monster alive.
Preview of Elegance in Repose

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
Preview of Inclined Plane Bean Bag - STEM Engineering Challenge - Simple Machines

Inclined Plane Bean Bag - STEM Engineering Challenge - Simple Machines

Created by
Smart Chick
What teacher doesn't love to use themes 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 themes.This STEM Challenge Activity is focused on the Inclined Plane! Can your group find the best ramp angle and length that pulls a bag of beans from the bottom of a ramp to the top for a total height of one
Preview of Myth Buster and Dr. Seuss' Oobleck

Myth Buster and Dr. Seuss' Oobleck

In the Dr Seuss book about Bartholomew and the troubles he had with the green goo he calls Oobleck, the author describes characteristics of solid matter AND liquids. This “Myth Buster” style experiment allows the students to determine if the Oobleck could have caused the chaos shown in the pages of the book.
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