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Native American Homes STEM ~ STEM Engineering Challenge Pack ~ Set of 9!
Why not bring STEM to your Native American Unit in social studies?
Most elementary teachers are more comfortable and knowledgeable about themes, so I have decided to create STEM challenge packs based on specific themes, like Native Americans, specifically relating to their homes!
This engineering challenge activity pack is one of many that I have created to use in my classroom! I sometimes place these challenges, one per table, and the students rotate around the room in order to complete them
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2nd - 5th
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STEM Engineering Challenge Pack ~ Oregon Trail Challenges ~ Set of Five!
Most elementary teachers are more comfortable and knowledgeable about themes, so I have decided to create STEM challenge packs based on specific themes, like the Oregon Trail!
This engineering challenge activity pack is one of many that I have created to use in my classroom! I sometimes place these challenges, one per table, and the students rotate around the room in order to complete them. There are no right or wrong answers, many different solutions will work! You could also rotate these c
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1st - 6th
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Weather Activities: experiments, crafts, writing, and more!
Do you want to make your Science lessons come to life? Then this is the packet for you. This unit includes 15 hands-on activities that you could use while studying weather in your classroom.
This packet is different from most that you buy on TpT. Instead of giving you centers and activities to print, cut out, and laminate, this packet is full of hands-on activities that you can use with your students. I completed all of these in my first grade class and my students LOVED them. Not to mention,
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K - 2nd
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STEM Engineering Challenge Novel Pack ~ Hatchet, by Gary Paulsen
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, "Hatchet", by Gary Paulsen. There are five challenges included in this pack:
Paper Floatplane Challenge
Temporary Shelter Challenge
Critter Cam
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1st - 5th
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STEM Engineering Challenge Novel Pack ~ Charlotte's Web by E.B. White
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, "Charlotte's Web", by E.B. White. There are five challenges included in this pack:
Design a Pig Pen Challenge
Spider Web Message Challenge
Plas
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1st - 5th
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Back to School Science Tools, Measurement | 2nd 3rd Grade iLearn Science Jr.
iLearn Science Jr. will help you kick off your year of science fun! Since the original for older students was so popular, I decided to create a version for 2nd and 3rd grade students.A suggested teaching schedule breaks the resource into 17 days of activities. You'll be set for several weeks of science!This file includes:• 38 slide PowerPoint with information about safety and tools• Safety activity• Ten tools practice activities (8 hands-on, 2 based on discussion and notebooking)• Fun investi
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2nd - 3rd
Got Peeps? Easter STEM ~ STEM Engineering Challenge Pack ~ Set of Five!
Most elementary and middle school students are crazy about those yummy Peeps, so I have decided to create a STEM challenge pack based on this popular treat.
This engineering challenge activity pack is one of many that I have created to use in my classroom! I place these challenges, one per table, and the students rotate around the room in order to complete them. There are no right or wrong answers, many different solutions will work! You could also rotate these challenges through a science
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1st - 6th
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Fairy Tales STEM ~ STEM Engineering Challenge Five Pack ~ Fairy Tales Set #1
What teacher doesn't love fairy tales?
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 well known (and loved) fairy tales.
This STEM Challenge Pack is based on these fairy tales:
- Three Little Pigs
- Hansel and Gretel
- Jack and the Beanstalk
- Rapunzel
- Three Billy Goats Gruff
The engineering challenges in t
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1st - 5th
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Pollination Activity and Seed Dispersal & Develop a Model for Dispersing Seeds
Students will love the pollination activities in this great unit on seed dispersal and pollination for second-grade science. Students will make a model to demonstrate how animals help with seed dispersal.How do plants get pollinated and how do they disperse seeds? They will also participate in a fun lab on pollination! This resource includes:two slide shows (one on pollination and one on seed dispersal)hands-on activitiesfollow-up pages Students will love using STEM skills to make a model of a m
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2nd
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2-LS2-2
STEM Engineering Challenge Five Pack ~ Tall Tales Set
What teacher doesn't love tall tales?
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 well known (and loved) tall tales.
This STEM Challenge Pack is based on these tall tales:
- Johnny Appleseed
- Pecos Bill
- John Henry
- Paul Bunyan
- Sluefoot Sue
The engineering challenges in this STEM five pack are:
John C
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1st - 5th
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Back to School Activity Scientific Method lab Three Candy Lab Experiments
Looking for ways to get students introduced to the scientific method? These three candy lab scientific method experiments have three different levels of differentiation depending on what level your students are at. Challenge your advanced students and support your struggling students as they do labs with gummies, candy canes, and hard candies.Each of the three candy labs has three different instructions and lab write-ups to meet the individual needs of your students. What teachers like you ar
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1st - 10th
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States of Matter Interactive Notebooks States of Matter Activities Flapbooks
Are you looking for a FUN and INTERACTIVE unit to teach your students all about matter? If so, then look no further.This 37 page packet is ALL you need to teach a unit on Matter! In this packet you will find the following:*Pictures of the 4 different flap books included *Pictures of 4 different science experiments *Lab sheet for Density Experiment*Lab sheet for Buoyancy Experiment*Lab sheet for Volume Experiment*Lab sheet for Mass Experiment*Matter Vocabulary sheet with definitions*Matter Vocabu
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Science Bundle {9 Units}
STEM Engineering Challenge Pack ~ Superhero Challenges ~ Set of Five!
Who doesn't love Superheroes?
Most elementary teachers are more comfortable and knowledgeable about themes, so I have decided to create STEM challenge packs based on specific themes, like Superheroes!
This engineering challenge activity pack is one of many that I have created to use in my classroom! I sometimes place these challenges, one per table, and the students rotate around the room in order to complete them. There are no right or wrong answers, many different solutions will work! Yo
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1st - 6th
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Engineering Planets and Space: STEM Engineering Challenges Five Pack!
Can your students engineer topics related to the Planets and Space? Try these five STEM Engineering Challenges to find out!
The Five Challenges Included in this Set:
- Solar System Model Challenge
- Mars Airbag Landing Challenge
- Lunar Lander Challenge
- Alien Creation Challenge
- Planet Oobleck Challenge
These challenges are a great way to incorporate STEM learning with the topic of Space! Students must design and construct a variety of items inspired by the planets and space!
Stay tuned
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2nd - 7th
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Habitats and Ecosystems - Animal and Plant Adaptations and Biodiversity
Students will learn about the diversity of life in different habitats! This engaging unit is designed to teach the NGSS standards for 2nd grade on Biodiversity. Students will sort animals by habitat and class while learning about the distribution of organisms across Earth. ❀❀❀❀❀❀❀❀❀❀❀This Habitat unit includes: a slideshow on biodiversity and classes of animalsnonfiction articleslayered bookdata recording pagesresponse pages64 animal cardstwo task cards answer keysThe unit starts and ends with p
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2nd
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2-LS4-1
Fall Science: Why Do Leaves Change Color? NGSS Changing Seasons Experiment
Explore and study how the amount of sunlight in different seasons impact how and if leaves change color. Aligned with the NGSS, answer the questions – Why do leaves change color? after hands-on opportunities for exploring and observations.Step-by-step teacher directions and content-support are provided in this resource, as well as, pictures of each section of this resource. From vocabulary cards to graphic organizers to experiment recording logs to I Notice/I Wonder templates, you have plenty of
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1st - 2nd
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1-ESS1-2
Design a Solution to a Human Problem by Mimicking - Biomimicry NGSS 1-LS1-1.
Students will design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants and animals use their external parts to help them survive. Students will love these engaging STEM activities while learning about biomimicry. A slideshow on biomimicry is included. Examples of students' designs are included.⭐☺Design a Solution to a Human Problem includes:a slideshow on biomimicrymatching cards5 E lesson plansresponse pagesword wall wordsa suggested scheduleand a lablab pageevaluation pageTeachers Love Thi
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1st - 2nd
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K-2-ETS1-2
, 1-LS1-1
, K-2-ETS1-1
Simple Machines: Activities, Experiments, Assessments- Simple Machines Unit
Are you looking for a FUN and INTERACTIVE unit to teach your students all about SIMPLE MACHINES? If so, then look no further.
This 69 page packet is ALL you need to teach a unit on Simple Machines!
In this packet you will find the following:
Literature Connection Pg. 3
Helpful Websites Pg. 4
My Day w/Simple Machines Pg. 5-7
Simple Machines Web Pg. 8
Simple Machines Web (Answer Key) Pg. 9
Simple Machines Experiments Sneak Peak (picture) Pg. 10
LAB: Friction Experiment Pg. 11-13
LAB: Lever Ex
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Science Bundle {9 Units}
Build a Working Weather Station: STEM Engineering Challenges Six Pack!
Can your students engineer topics related to the Weather by building a working Weather Station? Try these six STEM Engineering Challenges to find out!
The Six Challenges Included in this Set:
Build a Thermometer Challenge
Anemometer Model Challenge
Working Wind Vane Challenge
Build a Barometer Challenge
Rain Gauge Model Challenge
Bonus Weather Station Challenge
These challenges are a great way to incorporate STEM learning with the topic of Weather! Students must design and construct a varie
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2nd - 7th
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Space Science Labs in a Snap BUNDLE | Planets of the Solar System Moon Phases
Space Science Labs in a Snap is designed to help teachers easily incorporate hands-on activities for our solar system including the planets, the sun, the Sun-Earth-Moon system, and moon phases with young scientists. While the 12 lab activities were designed for 3rd grade, the labs can certainly be used in different grade levels!Simple. Meaningful. Ready to use!PlanetsLabs1. Engagement Lab: String of PlanetsHow are the planets positioned from the Sun?2. Exploration Lab: Delicious DistanceHow big
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2nd - 4th
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Christmas Science Activities and Lab Bundle
Want to incorporate some Christmas spirit into your Science classroom? In this CHRISTMAS SCIENCE ACTIVITIES AND EXPERIMENTS BUNDLE, you will find 10 fun-filled and engaging CHRISTMAS- themed Science lab experiments, activities and demonstrations that can be customized to fit your classroom needs. I have included student instructions for some labs/activities that I believe can be trusted with older students, but have also included teacher set-up and instruction guides for teachers who want to dem
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2nd - 6th
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Animal Adaptations Science Centers Hands-On Learning EDITABLE
These animal adaptation centers are the perfect activity to give your students hands-on experiences with science. Students absolutely LOVE these activities. These science learning centers get the students fully engaged and immersed in their learning. They have a blast learning about different animal adaptations. I even had one student tell me, "I can not wait for science time to work on our animal adaptation centers, and this is the first time I've ever liked science!"*INCLUDED*10 science learni
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2nd - 4th
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3-LS4-2
Forms of Energy, Magnets, Gravity, & Force and Motion Labs BUNDLE | 3rd Grade
Labs in a Snap is designed to help teachers easily incorporate hands-on activities for forms of energy, force, motion, and gravity with young scientists. While the 12 lab activities were designed for 3rd grade, the labs can certainly be used in different grade levels!Simple. Meaningful. Ready to use!FORMS OF ENERGY1. Engagement Lab: In-straw-mentsHow can we make high and low pitch sounds using straws?2. Exploration Lab: Light MovesHow do objects interact with light?3. Elaboration Lab: Hot, Hot,
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2nd - 4th
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STEM Engineering Challenge Pack ~ ARGH! Pirate Challenges ~ Set of Five!
ARGH! Who doesn't love Pirates?
Most elementary teachers are more comfortable and knowledgeable about themes, so I have decided to create STEM challenge packs based on specific themes, like Pirates!
This engineering challenge activity pack is one of many that I have created to use in my classroom! I sometimes place these challenges, one per table, and the students rotate around the room in order to complete them. There are no right or wrong answers, many different solutions will work! You
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2nd - 5th
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- Understand natural phenomena and the laws that govern the universe
With a solid foundation in science, teachers can help empower students to think critically, solve problems, make informed decisions, and engage with the world around them in meaningful ways.
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