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Middle school engineering literature circle activboard activities
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: A Novel Study using Socratic Seminar
Hello! My name is Shelly Smith, and I am a National Board Certified Teacher in Elementary Literacy. My students get results that are much higher than our district/state average! I believe much of it is due to the way in which literacy is taught in my classroom. Welcome to my Literacy Studio!
I believe you will be extremely pleased with this unique and rigorous approach to literacy that hooks students from the very beginning. This study is based on the novel, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind. All
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Grades:
5th - 6th
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110 Daily STEM Bellringers Half of School Year & Bonus Growth Mindset Prompts
110 Individual slides for daily Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math bellringers with questions and multiple-choices, answers included. Daily themes for STEM Technology Classroom Journal. Can be used as digital journal or for display with a smart-board. Designed to get students to work quickly, at the start of class. Product is a downloadable and editable PowerPoint presentation with answer in animation with click and in outline. Product is divided by 22 weeks.
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Grades:
5th - 12th
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Makerspace Project: LED DUCT TAPE Bracelet - Wearable Electronics
Are you looking for a slightly advanced STEAMproject to teach the basics of electronics? Create your LED duct tape wearable bracelet! No wires! No soldering required!
This visually appealing task card shows how to make your duct tape bracelet light up or blink (use LED that blinks). This task card comes with a link to the video I created for more step-by-step instructions and to also see the final product.
You need to add the following materials to create this wearable electronics project (ha
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Grades:
1st - 12th
Earth's Systems Weather, Water Cycle, and Climate: Next Generation Aligned
This product contains over 100 slides that cover the basic weather, water cycle, and climate standards for elementary school students. The content is aligned to Next Generation Science Standards but will work with any similar science standards across the world.
All information is researched-based and is my understanding and interpretation of the content.
Next Generation Standards Addressed:
NGS3-ESS2. Represent data in tables and graphical displays to describe typical weather conditions ex
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Grades:
2nd - 6th
4 Bird Nest STEM Challenges Bundle: handouts, rubrics, and lesson plans
It's the birds! These 4 STEM Challenges include hands out, interactive challenges for students. Each is complete with a lesson plan, handout, and grading rubric. 3 are about building bird nests, another about adaptation of beaks, and the Angry Birds is a resource on engineering and design. The bonus resource is a rubric for using and citing evidence in a CER or argumentative essay, something I know my middle schoolers need more support on. Use these challenges as HiCap extensions, family night a
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Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS2-5
, MS-ETS1-4
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Valentine's STEM Challenge Paper Heart Chain│February Party activities│STEAM
Valentine's Day is around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than by engaging your students in some STEM and STEAM fun? This low-prep Stem Stumper challenge will have your students engineering while celebrating the season of love. In this challenge, students will be tasked with building the longest possible paper heart chain out of only 5 large pieces of paper. The included Powerpoint and Google Slides presentation will provide interesting background knowledge on chains and links to ca
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Grades:
1st - 6th
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
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Art & Culture / Brand Identity BUNDLE! Art can influence Society & so can you!
Middle School Art Project Art & Culture / Brand Identity BUNDLE! Art can influence Society & so can you!
This bundle is a combination of the
Art & Culture Conundrum lesson and the Product Engineering & Brand Identity lesson/project
These two activities complement each other perfectly.
FIRST: Students learn that art has the power to influence culture and society and that culture/society influences art/artists in return.
SECOND: Students create their own product that is design
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Grades:
5th - 12th, Higher Education
Ancient Egypt: Pyramids
-PowerPoint (16 slides)
-Lesson Ideas
-Differentiated Comprehension Activity
In this product, you will find a differentiated comprehension activity and a PowerPoint to accompany the comprehension activity, along with some other lesson ideas you could incorporate into this resource.
The PowerPoint acts as a timeline to show students when and where pyramids have been built around the world. The PowerPoint also features a mini Activation of Prior Knowledge to start followed by photographs of pyr
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Coco Movie Guide + Activities | PBL | Reading Comprehension Answer Key Included
Here's a full day's worth of learning all about MEMORY LOSS and being a compassionate friend or family member to those we love suffering from dementia.The movie, COCO, is a wonderful journey that reflects the importance of maintaining treasured memories.When all is said and done, your students will love designing their very own MEMORY CENTER for the future using the ENGINEERING DESIGN PROCESS!By purchasing this BUNDLE, you are saving 20% off each individual resource!Please click on the PREVIEWS
Grades:
5th - 7th
CO2 ROCKET CAR DESIGN CHALLENGE . . . S.T.E.M. . . 29-pages ***** 5-STAR
*****5-STAR Premium Lesson SALE $19.99 Limited Time Offer . . . This CO2 ROCKET CAR S.T.E.M. DESIGN CHALLENGE (29-PAGES includes student report) is DIFFERENT because . . . 1) It is HANDS-ON . . . And includes a 50-foot LONG TRACK track design 2) It teaches students to use logic and teamwork to DESIGN, BUILD, and TEST their SKILLS. 3) COOPERATIVE LEARNING and TEAM WORK. There are a variety of ways to conduct a CO2 ROCKET CAR DESIGN, BUILD, COMPETE CHALLENGE . . . But . . . our way is to be
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Grades:
6th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-ETS1-2
, MS-LS4-3
, HS-ETS1-3
, MS-LS4-1
, 5-ESS3-1
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STEM Water Tension Paper Clip Boat a Science and Engineering Challenge
This STEM science and engineering challenge will challenge students about water tension. Students will conduct science experiments to introduce themselves to the concept of water tension and how heavy objects can be made to look like they are floating. Recording sheets are provided for students to write their observations and conclusions on. For the advanced students, extension questions are provided to extend their knowledge. Also included is a technology challenge. This pack contains everythin
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Grades:
4th - 9th
Also included in: STEM 3x Water Tension Bundle a Science and Engineering Challenge
Rock, Paper, Scissors...STEM! Simple activities for distance and home learning.
Find activities to do at home can be difficult. Know what all students have to complete an activity can be varying. In this activity board you will find 25 activities that complete using only Rock, Paper, Scissors and a little bit of tape. Create a cup, make a map and many other activities. Download comes with a bonus activity. Used too much paper in these activities? Well, make your own recyclable paper! Now includes a link to google slide, make a copy to use and modify however you want!
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Grades:
K - 6th
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
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Experiment: Lever
The Lever Experiment utilizing the Phet interactive simulation is an exceptional teaching tool designed to enrich your classroom experience. This experiment seamlessly blends theoretical concepts with hands-on learning, enabling students to grasp fundamental principles of physics and mechanics in an engaging and practical manner. By using the Phet app, this experiment offers a virtual platform that simplifies complex ideas related to levers, pivot points, and torque, allowing students to manipul
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Grades:
5th - 12th, Higher Education
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Dear Austin Novel Study with STEM Activity
This no-prep novel unit will keep your students engaged while they answer reading response questions and work on vocabulary. It also includes end of book questions, a writing prompt, character trait work, and a STEM activity. This Reading Response Journal divides the book into manageable sections and provides easy accountability while allowing students to practice essential skills.Check out my store for more units, economics lessons, baseball themed units, and more!
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in: Civil War & Underground Railroad Bundle
Mission To Mercury
In this STEM rich lesson, students work collaboratively to:
- Develop Mission Objectives
- Build A Spacecraft that is capable of launching to Mercury
- Design Mission Patches
Duration: 3 Class Periods (at minimum)
Requirements: Computer or Smart Board, Printable Worksheets (included), Pencils and Markers or Crayons.
Keywords: STEM, Science, Space, NASA, Mission Patch, Spacecraft, Shuttle, Interactive, Technology
This program touches on all branches of STEM, because STEMatters! Please feel fr
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
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Utilizing Open Communication Through Social Media: Listening Viewing Quiz
Enhance your students' understanding of open communication through social media with this comprehensive listening and viewing quiz designed to accompany the "Unshackled Learning" channel's video titled "Open Communication Through Social Media" on YouTube. This engaging quiz is an excellent tool for assessing students' comprehension and critical thinking skills while watching the video.**Key Features:**- Specifically tailored for the "Open Communication Through Social Media" video on the "Unshack
Grades:
8th - 12th
Fall Lego STEM Activities
With the seasons changing, here are some Lego Activities themed around fall. Build a device to keep an apple safe. Conduct your own poll for voting day. Celebrate even the most obscure days like "Look for Circles Day" or Puzzle and games week. Complete one or them all!. Great for distance and remote learning.
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Grades:
K - 6th
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NGSS:
K-PS3-1
, MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, 3-5-ETS1-1
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Rainy Day STEM activities
Got the rainy day blues? This STEM choice board has the solution for it? Grow and learn with 25 activities that can happen inside. Great for any learner to do individually or with partners. Digital down also included.
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Grades:
PreK - 6th
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, K-ESS3-1
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STEM at Home Bingo Board Outside Edition
When learning has to be distant or you might want some extra challenges. Here are 25 simple STEM activities to do outside. See if you can get five across or be a grand master and finish the whole board. Students will have fun completing these challenges. Now includes a link to google slide, make a copy to use and modify however you want!
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Grades:
1st - 6th
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, 1-ESS1-1
, K-2-ETS1-3
, 1-LS1-1
, K-2-ETS1-1
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avatar coloring pages to paint, download, print
These are printable pdf sheets for coloring and learning practice for kidsIt's 45 sheets, a great introduction to a variety of avatar drawings while improving pen control and coloring skills, each sheet contains different shapes.
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Grades:
5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
S.T.E.M. PHYSICS - SPAGHETTI BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION-TEST LAB ***** 5-STAR
***** 5-STAR HOTTEST NEW SALE $19.99 16-PAGES . . . S.T.E.M. . . . THE PHYSICS—ENGINEERING CONNECTION Bridges are an important civil engineering device. With bridges, we would not be able to span and cross any water of any variety. In order to understand how bridges work and hold weight, students will attempt to construct their own “SIMPLE” bridge using SPAGHETTI and HOT GLUE (or pipe cleaners) . . . in 1-lab period . . . Then . . . Test it . . Record data and GRAPH the data and (in PA
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Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Even More Outside STEM activities
You asked and are more activities for the outside! When learning has to be distant or you might want some extra challenges. Here are 25 simple STEM activities to do outside. See if you can get five across or be a grand master and finish the whole board. Students will have fun completing these challenges.Now includes a link to google slide, make a copy to use and modify however you want!
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Grades:
K - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
...
Rock, Paper, Scissors and STEM 25 simple activities to do at home or school.
Find activities to do at home can be difficult. Know what all students have to complete an activity can be varying. In this activity board you will find 25 activities that complete using only Rock, Paper, Scissors and a little bit of tape. Create a boat, make a map and many other activities. Now includes a link to google slide, make a copy to use and modify however you want!
Subjects:
Grades:
PreK - 6th
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
...
Bull Run Novel Study with STEM Activity
This no-prep novel unit will keep your students engaged while they answer reading response questions and work of vocabulary. It also includes end of book questions, a writing prompt, and character trait work, map, and a STEM activity. This Reading Response Journal divides the book into manageable sections and provides easy accountability while allowing students to practice essential skills.Check out my store for more units, economics lessons, baseball themed units, and more!
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in: Civil War & Underground Railroad Bundle
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