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Paper Chair: Engineering Challenge Project ~ Great STEM Activity!
Engineering Challenge:Can you create a chair that can hold a stuffed animal using paper and tape?Paper Chair ChallengeMaterials Needed: (per individual, pair, or team)- Copy paper (3-5 sheets per chair)- Ruler- Masking tape- Stuffed animal (small to medium sized)- ScissorsThis 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 included! Using simple and cheap materia
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2nd - 7th
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Also included in: Personalized STEM Pack #19 - 10 Engineering Challenges
The Lion King - Food Chains & Webs, Relationships, & Biomes
**UPDATED TO INCLUDE BOTH DIGITAL (formatting updated as of 4/2024) AND PRINT VERSIONS and you can download the clips file if you don't want students to watch the entire movie** In this activity, students will be expected to watch either the entire Lion King movie or clips to complete the movie guide, which asks ecology related questions. Students will show their understanding of food chains, food webs, symbiotic relationships, and biomes as they watch a favorite movie through a science lens. Af
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Grades:
3rd - 12th
NGSS:
HS-LS2-4
, HS-LS2-6
, HS-LS2-8
Math Project Plan a Party
For this project, students will use math skills to plan a party with a budget of $100. Great enrichment activity for gifted students or early finishers.
Three project options are included: math only, math and scrapbook page, and math plus extended final product. Rubric Included for all options!
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Math Project Super Bundle
Design A "Green" Island: Climate Change Project PBL (NGSS Aligned, Editable)
It is the year 2100 and climate change has become a more serious problem than ever. Global temperatures have risen higher than they have ever been in the past. A new island has been found that has been untouched by humans. In this project, students will compete to be the group to colonize that island. Their goal is to create an island that is desirable to live upon but also has a small carbon footprint. Students will be required to perform calculations and make choices about what types of food/a
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5th - 12th
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Food Web Project for Google Classroom - Science Distance Learning Assignment
Great for Ecology Distance Learning ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Newly Updated⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐This resource now includes an index that lists the general diet of each organism. Students do not need to research what an animal eats. A simple description is now provided! This is a fully self-contained digital lesson. Students will read about food chains and food webs and design their own models using interactive Google™ Slides. The food chains and food webs are based on the African Savanna ecosystem. The slides include movable pieces
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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Also included in: Ecology Project Bundle for Google Classroom - Ecology Distance Learning
Rock Cycle Project - Comic Strip Activity
Students of all ages love comics. In this project, students will create a comic strip that demonstrates their understanding of the rock cycle. After this lesson, students will have their own unique model of the rock cycle. The comics look great on a bulletin board or inside a binder or science interactive notebook.NGSS Alignment: MS-ESS2-1. Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth's materials and the flow of energy that drives this process. What is included?★ Student direction page (PDF
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Grades:
4th - 8th
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Invasive Species Project - Wanted Poster - Distance Learning Google Classroom
Great for Ecology Distance Learning Students will create a wanted poster that displays the ecological crime of one invasive species. This project includes BOTH a Google™ slide digital version and a printable (pdf) option. This way, if you need a print and go assignment or a digital Google™ classroom assignment, you are covered. To further understand what is included, please read below.Printable and Digital Pages Included:Student direction page (sets clear guidelines) Invasive species sign up she
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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Also included in: Ecology Project Bundle for Google Classroom - Ecology Distance Learning
Paper Airplane: Engineering Challenge Project ~ Great STEM Activity!
Engineering Challenge:
Using one sheet of copy paper, can you make a paper airplane that flies the farthest distance?
Materials Needed (per student):
one sheet of copy paper
tape measure
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 included! Using simple and cheap materials, you can engage your students in the engineering process!
This is one of many
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
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Skeletal System - Bones of the Skeleton Project
The hip bone's connected to the thigh bone... connect all the major bones of the human body and identify major joints in this creative project where students create a skeleton and put it in a scene!WHAT'S INCLUDED in this 2-3 DAY PROJECT:• 5 NON-EDITABLE PDF pages • ExamplesSTUDENTS WILL:• Use their knowledge of the skeletal system to cut out and assemble a skeleton template• Label the bones• Identify the joints• Place the skeleton in a fun sceneCHECK OUT OUR OTHER HUMAN BODY PRODUCTS :• Human B
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Grades:
5th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-7
, MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-3
, MS-LS1-8
Project Based Learning Math | Fractions, Mixed Numbers, Decimals Lemonade Stand
This is my favorite math project based learning activity for the end of the year, summer work, or back to school in August! Print + Google Digital file included. Project-based learning (PBL), Help your students practice decimals (money skills) and fractions with this quality project-based learning for 5th grade math. It includes a teacher guide walking you through each step.GO HERE FOR A VIDEO PREVIEW: https://youtu.be/VGpmbyM5sqELemonade Stands are a part of growing up! In this project, kids wi
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Grades:
4th - 6th
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Also included in: 5th Project Based Learning Math Starter Kit Bundle
3D Biomes Quadrama & Posters
This project is a great addition to your habitats or ecosystems unit. It includes 8 vibrantly colored biome posters in addition to the biome project pages. Detailed step-by-step assembly instructions are also provided.This resource includes eight different biomes. When assembled, each 3-D biome craft contains four biomes. The biome pictures contain enough details to show students the main features of each while leaving room to draw in additional plants and animals to demonstrate an understandi
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3rd - 5th
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Adaptations of Animals Project for Evolution
Make a beast as you roll a die for predetermined traits - will mother nature prevail or will the adaptations you create survive in this evolution project all about mutation and adaptations.WHAT'S INCLUDED in this 1-2 DAY LESSON:• 5 NON-EDITABLE PDF handouts with instructions and extension questions • 2 Pages of student examplesSTUDENTS WILL:• Learn about how mutation leads to the adaptation of organisms as they "build" a beast with predetermined traits they receive while rolling a die• Complete
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Grades:
5th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-LS4-3
, MS-LS4-1
, MS-LS4-2
, MS-LS4-5
, MS-LS4-4
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Water Cycle Project - Comic Strip Activity - Fun Assessment
Students of all ages love comics. In this project, students will create a comic strip that will take readers on a fun, but informative, journey through the main steps of the water cycle. After this lesson, students will have their own unique version of the water cycle diagram. The comics look great on a bulletin board or inside a binder or science interactive notebook.What is included?★ Student direction page (PDF + Editable PowerPoint Doc)★ Grading rubric (PDF + Editable PowerPoint Doc)★ Five d
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-4
Also included in: Water Cycle Activities Bundle - Doodle Notes, Color By Number, Project
Popsicle Stick Catapult: Engineering Challenge Project ~ Great STEM Activity!
Engineering Challenge:
Can you create a popsicle stick catapult that launches a marshmallow the farthest distance?
Materials: (per classroom)
Popsicle sticks
Rubber bands
Plastic spoons
Plastic bottle caps (optional)
Liquid glue
Mini-marshmallows
Tape measures
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 included! Using simple and cheap materials, you
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
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Spider Web: Engineering Challenge Project ~ Great STEM Activity!
Engineering Challenge:
How fast can your team build a realistic spider web using one container of dental floss?
Materials: (per group)
One container of dental floss
Scissors
Timer
Sheet of black paper (use as a work mat)
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 included! Using simple and cheap materials, you can engage your students in the engine
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Grades:
3rd - 7th
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Also included in: Personalized STEM Pack #19 - 10 Engineering Challenges
Landforms Project - Landform Island and Landforms and Body of Water Research
Engage your students in learning about landforms and bodies of water by having them apply their knowledge of these landforms and bodies of water to create a project... LANDFORM ISLAND! This creative social studies project is a hands-on geography activity perfect for your learners.What is the Landforms Project:Students will work alone or in groups to research 24 different landforms and bodies of water, draft a plan for their landform island, write all about their landform island and publish a pos
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
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Passion Projects that are Primary Friendly
Looking for a Passion Project or Genius Hour resource that is primary friendly? You've found it! This resource includes planning pages and note taking pages geared towards younger learners who are just beginning to read. Visuals provide students with the scaffolds and confidence to work independently.
This resource is not a step by step guide to how to implement passion projects or genius hour. If you're interested in how I implement passion projects in my classroom, click here . There are man
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1st - 4th
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Spring Grass Seed Growing Houses Craft Activity - Grow a Neighborhood
Are you looking for a cute spring seed growing activity?This Spring Grass Seed Growing Houses Activity is a cute way to grow some seeds in your classroom and make it look super cute on your counter. Grow a neighborhood!Each student will get a house to color and cut out. Laminate and add it to a small clear container with dirt and grass seed. Water and watch it grow! Soon, you will have a cute neighborhood with little front yards. Add an optional popsicle stick picket fence to the front!Laminate
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Grades:
PreK - 4th
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Ecosystem Biome Diorama Project
Is it the Mojave Desert, or the Red Sea? Are you creating a Costa Rican rainforest, or a sub-Saharan rainforest in Africa? Students get creative as they make a realistic miniature model of an aquatic or terrestrial biome in this fun project. WHAT'S INCLUDED in this 5-7 DAY LESSON:• 5 page NON-EDITABLE PDF handout with student directions and template• Rubric• DIGITAL GOOGLE CLASSROOM links to all items listed above which can be easily converted to Microsoft School with directions provided or alte
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Grades:
5th - 10th
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Infographic Project: Summative Assessment Projects
Infographic Project: Communicating Non-Fiction Information
This infographic project contains a two page teacher information sheet and five pages of student worksheets! Student worksheets include: a two page step by step "how to" on making a digital infographic, a project introduction page, a planning sheet and a project grading rubric.
About the Product
Infographics are a wonderful tool for analyzing and communicating information. This product contains materials for guiding students in usi
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5th - 9th
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Life Cycle Wheel of a Strawberry Plant Craft + Plant Worksheets
Learn about the stages of a plant while having fun putting together your own strawberry plant life cycle wheel! Comes with a circular cover and a strawberry shaped cover.
Two additional worksheets are included:
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+ Label Parts of a Strawberry Plant worksheet
+ What Do Plants Need to Grow? Labeling worksheet
Prints on regular letter-sized paper (8.5" x 11").
Includes:
1 (black and white) PDF file with assembly instructions, image cut outs,
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Grades:
PreK - 2nd
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Passion Project: Fostering Creativity and Inquiry!
Perfect for independent study projects! Unlock your students' passions!
I have been trying to wrap my mind around how to implement passion projects in my classroom all year long. I LOVE the idea behind allowing my students to research topics that interest them, but I also wanted to create some guidelines and parameters to help them along while still allowing student choice and creativity. As you will see, I am approaching passion projects through the incorporation of choice boards. The board
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Index Card Tower: Engineering Challenge Project ~ Great STEM Activity!
Engineering Challenge:
Using 100 index cards and 12 inches of tape, can you make a tower that is at least two feet tall that can hold a small stuffed animal?
Materials: (per group)
100 index cards (lined or unlined, 3x5 size)
12 inches of scotch tape
One small stuffed animal (beanie baby size)
Scissors
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 inclu
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Grades:
2nd - 7th
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Natural Disasters Hazards Research Project - PBL
If you would like to purchase the 100% EDITABLE version of this product, click here! Great for differentiation!Engage your students in studying the natural disasters of the world!Natural disasters are naturally occurring events that negatively affect a large population of people. Natural disasters can unfortunately cause loss of life, as well as property, economic and environmental damage. Although by definition, natural disasters are ‘natural’, most scientists agree that human behavior also pla
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Grades:
4th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
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