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Littlebits Circuits Makerspace Cards: 3 Levels (intro, challenges, & inventions)

By Creative and Innovative Elementary STEM

This is created to be used with the Littlebits STEAM classroom sets. There are 3 different cards (printable or can be used digitally) with 16 challenges each.Level 1 has intro challenges designed to teach students the function of the different

Subjects:

Science, Arts & Music, Engineering

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Activities, Task Cards, Lesson

$3.95

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Scratch Maze Coding + Makey Makey Video Game Controller Engineering Bundle

By Creative and Innovative Elementary STEM

This is a robust and really exciting unit that integrates coding and creating their own maze video game in Scratch, learning about the basics of circuits through interactives and MakeyMakeys, and also engineering their own video game controller to

Subjects:

Science, Computer Science - Technology, Engineering

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Projects, Unit Plans, Lesson

$6.75

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Sphero Robotics Training (Distance, Angles, Speed) + Maze Challenge

By Creative and Innovative Elementary STEM

This bundle includes editable Google Slides for the teacher to present and give instructions, a teacher reference sheet, printable and editable Google Docs for students to record their work. It also includes a printable Sphero protractor. This

Subjects:

Applied Math, Computer Science - Technology, Robotics

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Activities, Lesson, Centers

$4.00

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Sphero Bundle: Intro, Maze, Snowplow, Bridge, Artbot, Painting & Thanksgiving

By Creative and Innovative Elementary STEM

All of my most current Sphero activities are bundled into one for a cheaper price to keep your students engaged in robotics, coding, and engineering throughout the year or to use for different grade levels. All use basic and simple Sphero coding

Subjects:

Problem Solving, Robotics, Engineering

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Unit Plans, Activities

$12.75

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Scratch Coding Word Wall Printable Posters

By Creative and Innovative Elementary STEM

I love printing, laminating, and displaying these in my classroom for students to reference throughout the year! We have a "coding" word wall and add these to it when we start doing Scratch. I have PDF and editable formats if you wish to include

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Computer Science - Technology, Instructional Technology

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Word Walls, Printables, Posters

$1.20

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Intro To Scratch: 7 Block Partner Coding Challenge (great for Hour of Code!)

By Creative and Innovative Elementary STEM

I use this as the very first unit to introduce Scratch coding basics to my students. It is an open-ended, yet guided, 1-2 day lesson. Students will explore and learn how to use 7 different code blocks. This is designed for students to do "pair

Subjects:

Applied Math, Computer Science - Technology, Back to School

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Word Walls, Lesson

$3.50

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Sphero Robotics Beginner Coding Challenge Cards (Set of 6)

By Creative and Innovative Elementary STEM

In this resource, you will have access to Pdf printable or digital use versions of the 6 challenge cards and Google Slides to help introduce your students to Sphero, reminders of how to aim, classroom expectations, etc. Students will work in pairs

Subjects:

Applied Math, Computer Science - Technology, Robotics

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Task Cards

$3.00

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Paper Stomp Rocket STEM Challenge

By Creative and Innovative Elementary STEM

In this lesson, student groups will use the engineering design process to create 2 paper rocket prototypes (out of only construction paper and tape). Groups will choose one variable to change and test between their 2 rockets which could include:

Subjects:

Science, End of Year, Engineering

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Lesson

$3.00

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Paper Helicopter Seed Dispersal STEM Challenge

By Creative and Innovative Elementary STEM

In this STEM lesson, students will: 1) Learn about and research many seed dispersal methods used in nature (gravity, water, wind, animals, etc.), watch videos, explore pictures and diagrams, and take notes on what they learned. 2) Use a template to

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, General Science, Engineering

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Projects, Unit Plans, Lesson

$3.50

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Littlebits Mars Rover Engineering Design

By Creative and Innovative Elementary STEM

In this Littlebits Engineering Design Challenge, students will: 1) Research through apps, videos, and reading about Mars rovers. The Google slides have various resources and engaging links for students to learn more about why we send rovers to Mars,

Subjects:

Science, Critical Thinking, Engineering

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Unit Plans, Lesson

$3.75

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Unplugged Binary Coding Activity - Candy Cane Christmas Ornaments

By Creative and Innovative Elementary STEM

Using pipe cleaners and red/green/white pony beads, students can code their initials or a three-letter word in binary using beads to make as a gift. Great unplugged coding and computer science activity. This lesson includes the Google slides for

Subjects:

Math, Science, Computer Science - Technology

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities

$1.50

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Scratch Maze Video Game Coding Unit

By Creative and Innovative Elementary STEM

This is one of my favorite coding units I use in my 5th-grade STEM classroom. I think it is appropriate anywhere from 3rd-9th grade depending on students' coding skills and background. My vision with this resource is that it gives teachers and

Subjects:

Computer Science - Technology, Instructional Technology, Engineering

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Unit Plans, Lesson

$3.50

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Index Card Tower Engineering STEM Challenge: great teamwork/beginning of year

By Creative and Innovative Elementary STEM

This lesson focuses on introducing the engineering design process, following design constraints, great teamwork, perseverance, and problem-solving. It works best in teams of 2-4 students. They are tasked with making the tallest tower possible! Each

Subjects:

Problem Solving, Back to School, Engineering

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

$2.25

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Toy Top STEM challenge (Makerspace & Engineering Design)

By Creative and Innovative Elementary STEM

In this lesson, students will be tasked with creating a toy top that can spin well and for the longest time possible. Students are encouraged to use any makerspace materials available to them. Some ideas include: cardboard, paper or plastic cups,

Subjects:

Science, Critical Thinking, Engineering

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

$3.00

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Paper Circuit Name Tag Bracelets : beginning of year, STEM, Science, Makerspace

By Creative and Innovative Elementary STEM

This is a great STEM or science lesson to teach circuit basics and also get to know your student's names. I like to use it at the beginning of the school year but you could easily adjust it to be used for a seasonal/holiday activity (e.g. Valentines

Subjects:

Science, Back to School, Engineering

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

$3.00

Online Resource
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Sphero Snowplow Engineering and Coding STEM Challenge

By Creative and Innovative Elementary STEM

In this challenge, students will design a cover and snowplow to remove as many cotton balls as possible out of the designated area (large circle, size of a hula hoop). They will need to code their Sphero, ideally with the use of loops, to run a

Subjects:

Computer Science - Technology, Winter, Engineering

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

$3.50

Online Resource
Google Drive™ folder

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Littlebits Circuits Intro Discovery Lesson + Classroom Posters

By Creative and Innovative Elementary STEM

In this lesson, students will learn through discovery how the different Littlebits pieces work to create different types of circuits. They will learn how the power, inputs, outputs, and wires work for the Littlebits STEAM classroom sets. They will

Subjects:

Science, Engineering

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Posters, Lesson

$3.50

Online Resource
Google Drive™ folder

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Sphero Thanksgiving Float STEM Challenge

By Creative and Innovative Elementary STEM

In this challenge, students will work in teams and use the engineering design process to design a float "cover" for their Sphero robot (can also use other robots as well) of something they are thankful for or that makes them joyful! Students will

Subjects:

Science, Computer Science - Technology, Engineering

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

$3.50

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96+ Makerspace/STEM Class Printable Labels for Bins (Low-Tech Supply List!)

By Creative and Innovative Elementary STEM

96 labels + a sheet of blank labels in neutral black/white colors for easy printing on regular paper or on name-tag stickers. Can use them on plastic bins, milk crates, cardboard boxes, storage units/cabinets or however you are storing your

Subjects:

Science, Arts & Music, Back to School

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Centers

$1.50

Digital Download PDF (1.42 MB)

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Sphero Drawing "Artbot" Engineering & Coding Challenge

By Creative and Innovative Elementary STEM

This challenge originally designed for Sphero (but could be adapted for other robotics) gives students a chance to work in a team to design a cover for their robot that has markers or other drawing utensils to move and draw different shapes. They

Subjects:

Math, Science, Engineering

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

$3.50

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Innovation Lab/STEM teacher 3-5th grade (3.5 years) Starbase STEM teacher 4-5th grade (5.5 years) Science methods adjunct professor (1 year) Undergrad: elementary education, STEM education, ESL, & psychology from Bethel University Masters: technology integration with emphasis on STEM and computational thinking Thesis on STEM engagement, attitude and participation based on gender groupings

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Hands on Integrated STEM - content strong Makerspace learning Computational thinking Teamwork based 4 c’s 21st century skills STEM career focused Real-world problems

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