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2nd grade Black History Month engineering simulations
Earthquake Engineering STEM Challenge
Can you structure survive an earthquake?Students love completing this natural disaster STEM challenge! Students learn about what causes Earthquakes, as well as some current methods structural engineers are using to design earthquake resistant buildings.After learning about earthquakes students design, build, and test an earthquake proof structure using only the materials provided. In order to successfully complete this STEM challenge the structure must remain standing after going through an eart
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-ESS3-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
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Martin Luther King Jr - Virtual Field Trip - Activities and Craft
This Martin Luther King Jr. virtual field trip is the most engaging and inspiring way to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day--it even includes a craft and activities! Go on an adventure with your class to see Martin Luther King Jr,'s I Have a Dream Speech, learn about his life, and visit his monument. This Martin Luther King Jr. virtual field trip is easy to prep, is interactive, includes videos, and has companion activities. This virtual field trip would be the perfect addition to your MLK cel
Grades:
1st - 4th
Also included in: Virtual Field Trip Growing Bundle, Holidays, Countries, Video Lessons
Wind and Water Erosion (Help Tiny Tim Build a Wind Block and Dike!) NGSS
This is a project based activity where students will help Tiny Tim (You know the turtle from the song.... There was a little turtle his name was Tiny Tim, he got into the bathtub...) by creating a wind block and a dike to protect his sand castle. After Tiny Tim didn't have such a great experience in the bathtub he moved to the beach, but the wind and water are eroding his house. Students will build a sand castle using sand and a dixie cup and will then have to build a wind block and dike to pr
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Grades:
1st - 4th
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Cookie Coal Mining Activity Pack
*Science*Math*Reading*With this pack, your students will learn about coal and its significance as a natural resource. Resources include a reading and response activity, interpreting data about US state's coal production, and finally a hands-on mining experience in which students will create a financial plan for their own mining excursion (in a cookie)!Pages Included:-Informational passage: About Coal Mining-Comprehension response: pros and cons; determine the meaning of words-Interpreting data—U
Grades:
2nd - 4th
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
STEM Story Adventures - Growth Mindset Lessons -Virtual Field Trip Experience
Let's take a STEM Story Adventure Virtual Field Trip with our favorite book characters: The Good Egg, The Bad Seed, The Cool Bean, and The Couch Potato!! This No Wheels Field Trip is just what you need to have some FUN, foster idea creation and growth mind-set, and introduce books in a new way to students!On this trip, you will start by visiting the story adventure map! The map will guide you through jumping into 4 of our FAVORITE Stories by Jory John:The Good EggThe Bad SeedThe Cool BeanThe Cou
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
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3D Printable Paper ARC DE TRIOMPHE Model - France French Diorama w/Instructions!
The Arc de Triomphe is one of the most famous monuments in Paris, France and is located at the center of Place Charles de Gaulle and is shared between three arrondissements, 16th (south and west), 17th (north), and 8th (east). This arch honors those who fought and died for France in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars and beneath its vault lies the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.Create your own 3D model of the iconic Arc de Triomphe with intricate detail and step-by-step instructions. Also
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Grades:
1st - 6th
Gordon Parks’ Prodigies
*This assignment will require assistance from an adult caregiver or guardian*Gordon Parks’ Prodgies is a black history activity that simulates a photo assignment similar to what a photographer or photojournalist would experience in the real world. Upon completion of the photo assignment, students will be required to submit a written narrative to accompany their photograph. This low-prep activity is a perfect combination of black history and foundational writing skills. Along with the narrative r
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Grades:
K - 2nd
Virtual Research Library: History | Google Slides Digital Resource
Digital Google Classroom Planner for Historical ExplorationThis interactive digital tool is designed to assist students in delving into significant historical figures, pivotal moments in history, and virtual tours of iconic historical sites through Google Classroom. The platform includes a rich collection of digital resources to ensure safe internet browsing practices and encourage independent research by students.Linked Resources for Historical InquiryExplore a multitude of linked resources tai
Grades:
2nd - 6th
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Memphis Virtual Field Trip MLK Jr Black History Month
Visit Memphis, Tennesse to relive the last parts of Dr. Martin Luther King's legacy! (If you already have the Virtual Growing Field Trip Bundle, redownload that to access this trip!!)Virtual Field Trips are an engaging activity, no matter the format of instruction, your students will be entertained! Use them as a preview to any science unit OR have the class work towards the reward of 'Field Trip Friday'!NO PREP! Just 'share your screen' and present the slides. ☺Trip is aimed at a 3rd grade leve
Grades:
1st - 6th
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Also included in: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION! Every product in my TPT store - growing bundle!
Interactive 3D Shape Templates (from video)
Follow the directions to make these amazing interactive learning tools for your geometry class.When a student can see how each face comes together to form a shape, the learning and understanding goes farther!
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Grades:
PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Pulleys: Simple Machines, Hands-On Engineering & Science Lessons for Kids
This sample pulley lesson is a relevant and captivating activity designed to engage children with engineering experiences and teach them to actively think and question the world around them. During this lesson, participants will compare pulley size. Additionally, participants learn to identify pulleys as a simple machine, use higher level thinking to make comparisons, ask and answer questions, make predictions, and test hypotheses. Participants will be required to work together, encourage teamwo
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Grades:
1st - 8th
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STEM- Engineering, Science Workbook: Boomtown Build
This is a packet which corresponds to FIRST Lego League Jr. Boomtown Build. Students can monitor their learning with autonomy in this guided packet. This lesson was designed in a way where it could be completed in a single day, including a Parent EXPO, or it can be completed over the course of a few days, depending on what the teacher chooses. This resource includes the student packets as well as plan ideas to guide instruction. Students can use Legos to build their buildings with their groups a
Subjects:
Grades:
1st - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
Coding Adventure Differentiated Choice Board
This AWESOME resource is great for allowing your new, intermediate AND advanced coders to have a chance to get out there and explore on their own! Using CODE FOR LIFE (a FREE!!!!!) resource for learning the very basic coding skills, students will learn their way around the coding language. Then, watch them bloom with other fun coding games in the HOUR OF CODE activities, MINECRAFT coding and other FUN coding programs! There are 3 EASTER EGGS hidden on the choice board... :) Those will take t
Grades:
2nd - 9th
Types:
35:37
You Cannot Chase Two Antelopes at the same time Audiobook 4 Students Grades 1-4
"You Cannot Chase Two Antelopes at the Same Time" Audiobook for Students Grades 1-4 Children’s with background music. “You Cannot Chase Two Antelopes at the Same Time." will teach your kids and students the invaluable lesson of determination and focus. This heart-warming story about the courage and determination of a little boy and his sister who set out to chase two antelopes unsuccessfully, extracts in a vivid illustrative style, the important character trait of determination and focus.The lit
Grades:
PreK - 4th
Also included in: You Cannot Chase Two Antelopes at the Same Time Bundle
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"Little by Little Fills the Pot" Audio Book for Students Grades 1-4
This is a great "children's audiobook with a rich background music that your kids and students Grades1-4 will enjoy and listen to over and over. This audio book can be used as a learning resource during Black Month History celebrated in the US or to teach your kids and students about Africa and African Proverbs. Your students and children will learn valuable leadership lessons from this Africa Proverb. “Little by Little fills the Pot” is heart-warming story about the persistence and determinat
Grades:
PreK - 4th
Also included in: "Little by Little Fills" Bundle
Paper Airplane Test Pilot-STEM Activity
Hands-on, PBL, STEM!
Students will build a paper airplane and fly it. Students will then devise ways they can improve the distance their paper airplane can fly. Students will test their modifications to determine which was best.
This includes 3 pages:
-Paper Airplane Test Pilot: Steps and Recording Sheet
-Paper Airplane folding instructions (pictures and words) for the base design.
-Conclusion recording sheet with questions
This can be part of a lesson on physics (types of force), aviation
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
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Engineering Design Challenge: Building Creek and Cherokee Homes
Allow students to explore engineering as they research about Creek and Cherokee homes, and choose one type of home to design and build. Students then get to test the strength and stability of their home against various types of weather. This powerpoint includes narration within the notes to give additional lesson planning tips for each component of the engineering design process. A rubric is also included which measures students' knowledge regarding the Creek and Cherokee Native Americans, use o
Grades:
1st - 5th
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Pollinator Model: NGSS Picture Book STEM Challenge
In this engineering challenge, students help the Donut Detectives make a model of an insect pollinating flowers. This engineering lesson is for use with the science picture book Donut Detective Agency: It’s Show Time! which is available for purchase through TPT (eBook) Amazon (print). The activity covers NGSS engineering standards for K-2. Includes:· Teacher Guide· Challenge Scenario Page· Student Pages [engineering design process]· STEM Poster· Rubric· Exit Slip/Reflection· STEM Group Jobs M
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 2-LS2-2
Human impact on nature - Energetics
This lesson contains 3D models. Some of them are available after a free registration to the Lifeliqe app.NGSS and CCSS aligned.In this lesson, students will learn about the impact of human activities on nature, focussing on the energetics.Methodology:• Discussion• Reading• Lecture• ProjectThe principal learning objectives are:• Find out how humans impact nature and the climate. • Understand the mechanisms causing this impact. • Identify the causes of adverse human influence on nature and the cli
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Grades:
K - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ESS2-7
Boats: NGSS Picture Book STEM Challenge
In this engineering challenge, students help the Donut Detectives design toy boats to sell at the school fundraiser. The boats must use materials with the right properties for a boat. This engineering lesson is for use with the science picture book Donut Detective Agency: The Fundraiser which is available for purchase through TPT (eBook) Amazon (print). The activity covers NGSS engineering standards for K-2. Includes:· Teacher Guide· Challenge Scenario Page· Student Pages [engineering design p
Subjects:
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
Treasure Chest: NGSS Picture Book STEM Challenge
In this engineering challenge, students help the Donut Detectives design a treasure chest to hold gold coins. This engineering lesson is for use with the science picture book Donut Detective Agency: X Marks the Spot which is available for purchase through TPT (eBook) Amazon (print). The activity covers NGSS engineering standards for K-2. Includes:· Teacher Guide· Challenge Scenario Page· Student Pages [engineering design process]· STEM Poster· Rubric· Exit Slip/Reflection· STEM Group Jobs Ma
Subjects:
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
Flying System: NGSS Picture Book STEM Challenge
In this engineering challenge, students help the Donut Detectives make a theatrical flying system. This engineering lesson is for use with the science picture book Donut Detective Agency: It’s Show Time! which is available for purchase through TPT (eBook) Amazon (print). The activity covers NGSS engineering standards for K-2. Includes:· Teacher Guide· Challenge Scenario Page· Student Pages [engineering design process]· STEM Poster· Rubric· Exit Slip/Reflection· STEM Group Jobs Materials Neede
Subjects:
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
Pizza Peel: NGSS Picture Book Engineering
In this STEM challenge, students help the Donut Detectives make a pizza peel to transport a pizza. This engineering lesson is for use with the picture book Donut Detective Agency: Planting Pizza which is available for purchase through TPT (eBook) Amazon (print). The activity covers NGSS engineering standards for K-2. Includes:· Teacher Guide· Challenge Scenario Page· Student Pages [engineering design process]· STEM Poster· Rubric· Exit Slip/Reflection· STEM Group Jobs Materials Needed:• Paper
Subjects:
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
Package Design: NGSS Picture book STEM Challenge
In this STEM challenge, students help the Donut Detectives make a package to keep ice from melting. This engineering lesson is for use with the picture book Donut Detective Agency: Snow for Sale which is available for purchase through TPT (eBook) Amazon (print). The activity covers NGSS engineering standards for K-2. Includes:· Teacher Guide· Challenge Scenario Page· Student Pages [engineering design process]· STEM Poster· Rubric· Exit Slip/Reflection· STEM Group Jobs Materials Needed:• Ice•
Subjects:
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
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