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2nd grade Spring social studies laboratories
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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The Wigwam - Native American Homes STEM - STEM Engineering Challenge Pack
Why not bring STEM to your Native American Unit in social studies?Build a Wigwam - Can you create an accurate model of a wigwam using the materials provided?Materials: (per group)-Craft sticks and/or real sticks-Misc. supplies from outdoors-Cardboard base-Brown paper bags-Tape, scissors, and glueMost 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 th
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2nd - 5th
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The Tipi (Teepee) - Native American Homes STEM - STEM Engineering Challenge Pack
Why not bring STEM to your Native American Unit in social studies?Build a Tipi - Can you create an accurate model of a tipi using the materials provided that can be moved from one location to another?Materials: (per group)-5 bamboo skewers or sticks from outside-Brown construction paper or brown paper bags-Yarn -Glue, tape and scissors-Cardboard baseMost elementary teachers are more comfortable and knowledgeable about themes, so I have decided to create STEM challenge packs based on specific the
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2nd - 5th
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The Longhouse - Native American Homes STEM - STEM Engineering Challenge Pack
Why not bring STEM to your Native American Unit in social studies?Build a Longhouse - Can you create an accurate model of a longhouse using the materials provided?Materials: (per group)-Pipe cleaners - brown-Cardboard base-Straws-Toothpicks -Construction paper – brown-Variety of natural materials-Scissors, tape and glueMost 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, spe
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2nd - 5th
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Parts of a Seed
Use this page to teach students the parts of a seed. Soak fresh seeds (We used lima beans) in water until they absorb water, the seed coat starts to come off, and they start to split open. Should take several hours. Students will each get their own seed and will be able to identify each part on their seed. They will tape each part of their seed to the bottom of their paper.
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K - 3rd
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50 Social Studies Labs - Geography History Cultural Studies Economics Government
PREVIEW AVAILABLE!LIKE WHAT YOU SEE? CHECK OUT OTHER STEM RESOURCES IN MY SHOP!FROM THE CREATOR OF 50 STEM LABS & 50 MORE STEM LABS comes this collection of 50 Social Studies Activities for kids. Recommended for grades K to 6 and up! Each one has a snappy title, a brief set of instructions, recommended materials list, and space for notes. These are very adjustable for your classroom, home, or homeschool needs. Do projects for concepts like: Geography, Cultural Studies, Economics, History, G
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K - 8th
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Plants Science Experiments Pack
These simple experiments have been complied to teach basic science concepts to even the youngest of learners. Each experiment is written to guide teachers through the process quickly and easily.A list of required household materials, a step-by-step explanation of how to conduct each experiment in your classroom, and a description of the important science principles behind the experiment are all included.The student recording sheet can be used for each experiment. This sheet will help guide stude
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in:Â Science Experiments Big Bundle: 180 Experiments
Let's Make Some Butter ~ Science Lab and Writing/Research Activities
This is a classic activity that kids always love to experience! I am always surprised that so few of them have ever done it before! We usually do this lab while we are studying pioneers in social studies, but it can be done anytime of the year! I get mason jars from Amazon (they are pretty cheap). (about $1 each) We display our Butter Research Projects outside the classroom!
This packet contains:
- Butter Making Direction sheet
- Butter Tasting Lab Sheet
- The Science Behind Butter Making
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2nd - 5th
Chick Hatching Observation Journal
Use this 17 page observation journal while learning about living and nonliving things, oviparous and viviparous animals or when hatching chicks in the classroom.
Pages include:
*categorizing living/nonliving and oviparous/viviparous animals
*predicting what animal is in the egg
*how to care for the eggs
*development calendar to track the 21 days of growth
*candling embryo observation sheet
*explaining why they see different things when they candle the eggs
*sequence sheet to retell how the chic
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K - 2nd
Microscope Activity Pack
Learn the basics about microscopes, who invented the first microscope, types of microscopes and some fun activities exploring items easily found around the house.
* Zacharias Janssen (Read-A-Lesson)
* Biography Worksheet
* Timeline Cards
* Parts of a Microscope
* Types of Microscopes (Cut and glue activity)
* Investigate Aluminum Foil (Explaining what an atom is)
* Investigate Matter (Sugar, Salt, Pepper, Toilet Paper, Velcro, Cake Sprinkles, and more)
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1st - 6th
Plants experiment What do plants need?
Use this data sheet for your next plants experiment with your students.
Everything in Spanish.
Use this worksheet to fill in when your students learn what plants need. English and Spanish (¿Que necesitan las plantas?)
Your students will discover what plants need.
Don't forget visiting my store to get these foldables (available in English and Spanish).
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>Parts of a plant
>Lifecycle of a plant
>What part of the plant do we eat
>Parts of a flower
>What do plants nee
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1st - 6th
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Also included in:Â All about plants mini-bundle
Egg Observation Journal for Incubation and Candling
This journal allows children to document the changes seen within the egg as they study the incubation process. Two different versions are included (both one page only). The first version allows a space to candle and draw the egg daily. The second version allows five spaces to candle and draw the eggs during any given days throughout the process.
Please check my other TPT items for more chick incubation activities.
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PreK - 3rd
Project Based Learning Curriculum | 2nd Grade PBL Activities
In this Project Based Learning Science and Social Studies Bundle you will have everything you need to teach PBL this year! Creating these units are time consuming for any teacher and this bundle will save you hours and hours of work, planning and your time. We take the boring and make PBL fun and easy to teach. It includes a Plant Unit, Economics and Financial Literacy Unit, Habitats and Ecosystem Unit, an Iceberg Unit and more. These are all the top selling 2nd grade PBL units that we have.Some
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Sink or Float Easter Eggs
Looking for a fun science experiment for Easter? Look no further! Fill Easter eggs with different objects that will sink or float. Have students make predictions for each object and test them out. This can be done as a whole group, center work of even individual. This product contains 4 different types of worksheets according to your student's ability.
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PreK - 2nd
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Flower Dissection | Hands on Lab | Back to School | End of Year
This resource includes all you need to teach the parts of a flower. It also includes a hands on and engaging flower dissection lab. Students get to dissect a real flower! This is excellent for a Plant Growth & Development unit, Life Sciences, the spring, and even something to keep students engaged at the both the beginning of the year and the end of the year! This resource includes:Three day lesson plan ideasFlower dissection lab directionsGuiding questions (during the lab) and discussion
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2nd - 8th
Chick Hatching Observational Journal
A simple and fun packed journal kids can use in the classroom or at home write down their observations about incubating eggs and the chicks that hatch from them! Includes predictions, notes about how hens hatch their eggs, notes about how incubators can hatch eggs, drawing pictures of their chicks, adopting a chick to record observations, a chick birth certificate, describing important parts of a chick's habitat, maze, coloring page and more! NOTE: You can print this booklet double sided then fo
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PreK - 3rd
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The Pueblo - Native American Homes STEM - STEM Engineering Challenge Pack
Why not bring STEM to your Native American Unit in social studies?Build a Pueblo - Can you design and build an accurate pueblo using the materials provided that has multiple levels and ladders?Materials: (per group)-Cardboard boxes (or cardboard sheets to make into boxes)-Popsicle sticks-Toothpicks-Paint or construction paper-Cardboard base-Glue, tape and scissors Most elementary teachers are more comfortable and knowledgeable about themes, so I have decided to create STEM challenge packs based
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2nd - 5th
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Peeps Dissolving Experiment Easter Spring STEM
Add this fun and easy Science or STEM activity to your plans to keep students engaged in learning during Spring or Easter! Students will predict and observe which liquid will dissolve Peeps® fastest: water, oil, alcohol, or lemon juice. Included in this product:* Teacher Lesson Plan and Supply List* Photos of Expected Results* Labels for liquids* Student Recording Sheet (Color and Black & White): Students make a hypothesis, conduct the experiment, observe, and record/draw their results.
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1st - 3rd
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The Chickee - Native American Homes STEM - STEM Engineering Challenge Pack
Why not bring STEM to your Native American Unit in social studies?Build a Chickee - Can you create an accurate model of a chickee using the materials provided?Materials: (per group)-Craft sticks and/or real sticks-Misc. supplies from outdoors-Cardboard base-Brown paper bags or real leaves/grass-Tape, scissors, and glueMost 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, spec
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2nd - 5th
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The Wickiup - Native American Homes STEM - STEM Engineering Challenge Pack
Why not bring STEM to your Native American Unit in social studies?Build a Wickiup - Can you create an accurate model of a wickiup using found natural materials?Materials: (per group)-Found natural materials (sticks, leaves, grass, small rocks, etc.)-Cardboard base-Liquid glue-Brown yarn-Tape and scissorsMost 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 relati
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2nd - 5th
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Plastic Egg STEM Engineering Challenges - Set of 5
This is a set of 5 STEM Engineering Challenges using plastic Easter eggs!Plastic Egg Tower ChallengeMaterials: (per classroom)-One bag of plastic Easter eggs per group (there is an 18 pack from the Dollar Tree)Tape measureSinking Easter Eggs ChallengeMaterials Needed: (per student)- plastic Easter egg- various items (we fill them at home)- tub of water (to test)Plastic Egg Animal ChallengeMaterials Needed: (per student)- plastic Easter egg- various craft items (foam, pipe cleaners, pom pon ball
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2nd - 6th
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Ancient Egyptian Mummy Project
Learn about mummies AND learn to make one yourself. Yes, we are going to mummify a CHICKEN! All information, instructions, and forms for documenting the project are included. This is a project that would be fun for EVERY age!
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K - 12th
Plant Life Cycle Observation Journal
A 30 day observation journal for the Plant Life Cycle. Students can draw a picture of what they see, write what they see and circle what stage the plant is in. Would go perfectly with growing plants in your classroom. This would be a way to track what students are observing each day.
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K - 4th
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Exploring Physical Changes - A Science Unit for Primary Students
This fun, engaging, unit will help your students to fully understand physical changes! This unit is a great mix of inquiry and guided experiments. Science students will work with a variety of materials in order to learn about physical changes. Your primary students will love this unit so much that it would even be a great set of activities to pull out at the end of the year. What is Included?Beautiful Word Wall CardstwistingcuttingmixingmouldingstretchingbendingcrushingbreakingshreddingPhysical
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1st - 2nd
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Importance of learning social studies
Social studies offers valuable insights into history, geography, and much more. Social studies captivates students by providing them with perspectives from the past, present, and future, allowing them to understand history and navigate current events. It enables them to appreciate how previous generations have shaped their present reality. In essence, social studies opens their eyes to the vastness of life beyond their immediate surroundings.
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Learning social studies offers many benefits to students in terms of helping them develop a holistic understanding of the world. Namely, it helps them:
- Learn about the achievements, challenges, perspectives, traditions, and customs of different societies
- Evaluate information, analyze evidence, and make informed judgments about complex social, economic, and political issues
- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
- Comprehend global issues such as human rights, environmental sustainability, and economic disparities
By teaching social studies, teachers can help students develop critical thinking skills, foster civic engagement, and promote social awareness and responsibility.
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