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STEM Activities & Challenges for the Whole Year! (Middle School / Jr. High)
This bundle includes 36 hands-on Junior High STEM Activities for kids in 6th grade, 7th grade, and 8th grade. That's one engaging STEM Challenge for each week of the school year!***If you are interested in a differentiated version of this resource for grades K-8, please click here. There are 22 activities included that span all of these grade levels.The STEM activities in this bundle will challenge students to complete the given task by working in groups, although they can also be completed indi
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6th - 8th
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STEM Activity Challenges for the Whole Year! (Elementary)
When students enjoy what they are doing, our jobs are so much easier! This collection of my favorite elementary STEM Challenges does just that. Students are engaged and have no problem getting started! Low prep-time, inexpensive materials, and easy-to-edit worksheets make setup simple. A solid grading rubric takes the guess-work out of evaluating group projects. Combine these with a video that explains everything you need to successfully run these STEM Activities and it’s easy to feel confident
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K - 2nd
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STATES OF MATTER UNIT: MAKING THE 3 STATES REALLY MATTER!
THIS UNIT HAS EVERYTHING, BUT THE KITCHEN SINK ITSELF!
It's Packed FULL of Simple Experiment Station Cards and Student Recording Sheets. There are loads of things to add to your interactive notebooks, a file folder game, study cards, and some posters for your bulletin board.
Page 4 - 3 States Of Matter examples …. Glue in student notebook
Page 5 - Can You Find 10 Solids and Liquids In Your Classroom … partner or group activity
Page 6 - Can You Find 10 Solids and Liquids In Your House … Home
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2nd - 4th
Murder Mystery for Middle School: Who Killed Dr. Cosmo? M. Mystery #1
The beloved science teacher at JKF Middle School has been found dead in her classroom and YOUR Junior Crime Detectives are on the case.Using their skills critical thinking skills, deductive reasoning, and team work, the Junior Crime Detectives work in partnerships or teams to solve the murder mystery.Click here to save 20% on this activity with our 7 Activity Forensic BundleEverything you need for your Junior Detectives is included in this kit including 6 DIFFERENT case files with 6 DIFFERENT gu
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Middle School Forensics: 8 Activity Bundle (Save 20%)
Evidence and Investigation Forensics Unit
It's time to think like CSI! Turn your students into a bunch of top-notch crime scene investigators with this ENTIRE UNIT on forensics! Featuring eight different investigative topics and chalk full of labs and activities, this packet is all you need to start teaching. Keep on reading below to see what’s included! (Note: This is a comprehensive unit for Evidence and Investigation, and lines up with the Alberta Program of Studies.) ===============================WHAT YOU GET======================
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Evidence and Investigation Forensics Bundle
Middle School Forensics: 8 Activity Bundle (Save 20%)
Super saver forensic activities bundle for CSI theme classes. 265 pages of forensic learning and activities including task cards, labs, worksheets, and PowerPoint. Ready to use in 1, 2, 3... 1 - print, 2 - complete prep, and 3 - play with your students!SAVE 20% on these activities when you buy this BUNDLEWe have included our most popular forensic activities:Unknown Solutions Lab Activity Kit (11 pages)Time of Death Solving Activity (17 pages)DNA Lesson - PowerPoint (15 slide), Student guide card
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6th - 9th
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101 Science Experiment Video Demonstrations
Do you want to make science more exciting for your students?These science experiment demonstrations can be used to engage students of all ages!Students learn best when they’re engaged, captivated, excited, and curious. I’ve spent the past two years putting together my favorite 101 science demonstrations and have created tutorial videos that will teach you how to run the same demonstrations in your own classroom or home! In each tutorial, I talk through the materials you’ll need, walk you (step-
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Not Grade Specific
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Trees and Forest Ecosystem Unit
Your classroom will be full of budding biologists with this ENTIRE UNIT on Trees and Forests! Featuring a reference manual full of info and a field guide full of labs and activities, this packet is everything you need to start teaching. Keep on reading below to see what’s included! (Note: This is a comprehensive unit for Trees and Forests, and lines up with the Alberta Program of Studies.) ===============================WHAT YOU GET===============================►TONS OF REFERENCE PAGES ★ Trees
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Trees and Forest Ecosystem Bundle
Science Clubhouse Workshop 1st Grade Compilation (All 10 lessons together)
The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) are a game-changer for science at the elementary level. They are performance standards – the students must “do science” in order to show attainment. Because they need to be worked into the very busy day in an elementary classroom, it is imperative the science standards be integrated with reading and writing workshops and not treated as a separate subject. The Science Clubhouse Workshop series does just that.
Science Clubhouse Workshop has carefully
Third Grade Life Science Mega Bundle: NGSS Interactive Activities
Title: Third Grade Life Science Mega Bundle: NGSS Interactive ActivitiesKey Features:Comprehensive life science resource bundle for third grade educatorsAligned with NGSS standards, ensuring curriculum relevanceActivities include detailed information pages for easy lesson planningRange of teaching modalities cater to various learning stylesSuitable for independent or teacher-led use, accommodating diverse group sizesMain Topics:Exploration of animal life cycles, traits, habitats, and behaviorsEn
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2nd - 4th
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NGSS:
3-LS2-1
, 3-LS4-3
, 3-LS4-2
, 3-LS3-1
, 3-LS1-1
First Grade Life Science Mega Bundle: NGSS Interactive Activities
Unleash the wonders of life science in your First Grade classroom with our Comprehensive First Grade Life Science Bundle. This thoughtfully curated bundle of 12 engaging activities is designed to captivate young learners and ignite their passion for science. Whether you're a seasoned educator or new to the field, our resource makes teaching a breeze, with step-by-step instructions, clear objectives, and stimulating activity questions.Key Features:Versatile Activities: Explore a variety of activi
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1st - 2nd
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NGSS:
1-LS1-1
, 1-LS1-2
, 1-LS3-1
Halloween Science Activities Bundle
Looking for fun ways to connect science content to a holiday students love? This is an engaging set of Halloween science activities that your students are sure to enjoy! They can do activities and investigations on a variety of topics, including: echolocation, force and motion, our skeleton, and properties of matter. They will get to practice being little scientists, using lots of different process skills and tools throughout the lessons. There are also reading passages included for most topics.
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K - 5th
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Second Grade Plant Parts and Needs Science, Engaging Activities, NGSS standard
Title: Second Grade Plant Parts and Needs Science, Engaging Activities, NGSS standardDescription:Elevate your second-grade science curriculum with our comprehensive resource. Designed to engage and educate, this resource is a must-have for busy educators seeking to make plant science an exciting and enriching experience for their students.Key Features:Exploring Plant Needs: Dive deep into the world of plants as students learn about the fundamental requirements for growth and survival. Our activ
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2nd - 3rd
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NGSS:
2-LS2-1
, 2-LS2-2
Also included in: Second Grade Life Science Mega Bundle: NGSS Interactive Activities
Second Grade Life Science Mega Bundle: NGSS Interactive Activities
Title: Second Grade Life Science Mega Bundle: NGSS Interactive ActivitiesDescription: Unlock the wonders of plant science with our bundle! This is the ultimate resource for second-grade educators. This comprehensive bundle, consisting of 11 engaging activities, is your all-in-one solution to teach essential life science concepts, from plant parts to photosynthesis, all while saving you time and money.Key Features:Diverse Learning Activities: This mega bundle includes a diverse range of 11 activi
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2nd - 3rd
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NGSS:
2-LS4-1
, 2-LS2-1
, 2-LS2-2
Science Clubhouse Workshop - Kindergarten Compilation (All 7 lessons together)
The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) are a game-changer for science at the elementary level. They are performance standards – the students must “do science” in order to show attainment. Because they need to be worked into the very busy day in an elementary classroom, it is imperative the science standards be integrated with reading and writing workshops and not treated as a separate subject. The Science Clubhouse Workshop series does just that.
Science Clubhouse Workshop has carefully
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K
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Science & Nature Curriculum Bundle: all my units & mini-studies in one bundle!
Simply EVERY unit in my shop, in one discounted bundle!→ This collection includes environmental science-inspired complete units and study materials.→ It is perfect for homeschooling, nature camps, STEM camps, and earth/environmental science classrooms.→ All the materials feature my artwork and are based on my experience as an environmental scientist.*** What age/grade can use these materials?*** These materials were designed with universal design and mixed-age group classroom in mind! All units
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Homeschool
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 4-LS1-1
, 1-LS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-LS4-3
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Intro Airplane Design App
This fun software app provides an incredible way to use your computer at home or in the classroom to learn STEM through our thematic unit on flight. Visit our web site too!Introduction to Airplane Design makes it easy to engage in authentic science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) by learning the fundamentals of aeronautics. Making use of interactive simulations and powerful design tools you will be pleased how rapidly one can pickup scientific concepts. Best of all, by actively doin
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8th - 12th
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HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, HS-ETS1-4
GENETIC LESSON PLANS UNIT: 37 Genetic Lessons EZ, fun, cohesive, scaffolds
Comprehensive Lesson Plans for Teaching GeneticsAs a teacher, it can be challenging to create a cohesive curriculum that conveys the complexities of genetics. This resource offers 37 lesson plans that flow seamlessly from one to the next, providing a comprehensive overview of the subject matter.Introduction to GeneticsThe lesson plans begin with an introduction to genetics, starting with surveying/data collecting and analysis of students' own genetic situations. This is followed by vocabulary cr
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4th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS3-1
, MS-LS3-2
PUNNETT SQUARE BUNDLE: 9 LESSONS
DescriptionYour students will be completely immersed in solving Punnett squares and seeing the outcomes of genetic crossings. This unit will keep students actively engaged by participating in a variety of hands-on, creative projects. Your students will have the opportunity to practice a variety of Punnett Squares. The topics of codominance and incomplete dominance are included. Students will practice these types of Punnett squares, with a variety of unique and varied outcomes. This unit also inc
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5th - 8th
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DNA Bundle: 6 Activities from Slideshow, Labs to Assessment
DescriptionDuring this unit students will learn about the structure of DNA. This unit includes a slideshow, guided practice, labs and an assessment. The activities include a variety of tasks from drawing, construction and assessing students' learning. A variety of hands-on activities are included.TEACHER PREP:Teachers will show a slideshow about DNA. Teachers will determine if the video viewing will be done as a whole class or individually. Teachers will need to provide students with electronic
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Grades:
4th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS3-1
Science in THE SECRET GARDEN a novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett NGSS aligned
The beloved and highly rated novel THE SECRET GARDEN by Francis Hodgson Burnett provides inspiration for science activities, simulations, and investigations for 5th, 6th, and 7th Graders. These activities are designed to bring the events in the novel to life. The activities are NGSS-aligned and do not require tons of equipment. Activities on weather, plants, and ecology can be extended into units. Engineering challenges will be exciting for the students.This packet includesTeacher pagesNGSS alig
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5th - 7th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-LS2-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-LS2-4
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Particular Concepts Secondary Models (Secondary Activities Companion)
The detailed building instructions for the models featured in the Particular Concepts Secondary Activities.
Creative hands-on activities on their own, your students will relish turning Duplo into physics laboratory tools and demonstrations.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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The Scientific Method -- Every Baby Knows It!
Every child is a scientist. All they do all day long is experiment. What is this thing? What does it do? Can I grab it? Can I squish it? Do things like this act like this? Or this? Do they taste good? Do they fit into the light socket? How does it all work? INPUT! MORE INPUT.
This 11x17" print illustrates the scientific method, as innately understood by all babies. This purchase conveys permission to print this image for classroom use. Please contact me for other usage or distribution.
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Not Grade Specific
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[Full course Bundle] Programming with Scratch and microbit
About the InstructorDivya Gopinath is the founder of Little Monks’ Laboratory, where she and a team of passionate teachers teach coding to kids. After 10 years of hands on coding experience in the IT industry, Divya wanted to pursue her passion for teaching little kids. Students love her coding classes and find them quite interesting !Course FlowThroughout this course, we will be learning many concepts of coding/programming.Every concept will be explained using a fun filled activity/game.You wi
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2nd - 9th
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Not only is reading a core concept in the study of English language arts, but it’s also a cornerstone skill for proficiency in many other subjects (for instance, without strong reading skills, students won’t be able to solve math word problems or read through primary sources for social studies class).
If you’re a teacher or parent looking for printable and digital reading resources to help your student learn a reading concept, look no further! TPT has an extensive collection of resources, created by other teachers, that are designed to help with any need across grade levels.
Elementary students just learning to read can practice the basics with some simple, fun phonics practice activities or small-group reading centers focused around sight words. Students in middle and high school can read novels and complete hands-on, interactive assignments that build their comprehension and critical thinking skills. With plenty of TPT resources at your fingertips, you can sharpen your student's reading skills in no time.
Fun and engaging reading activities to try
Engaging reading activities can energize your students and foster a love of reading. Here are a few ideas for reading activities from our teacher-created resources that you can find on TPT and try in your classroom:
Interactive Phonics Activities
Use hands-on activities such as sorting, matching, or building words with manipulatives to help students recognize phonics patterns and learn word families.
Word Hunts
Encourage students to find specific words either in a text or around the classroom to help reinforce sight word recognition.
Reader's Theater
Bring short stories, books, poems, or plays you’re reading in class to life by assigning roles to students and having them act out scenes. This can help enhance fluency and comprehension.
Interactive Read-Alouds
Engage the class by pausing during read-alouds to discuss the story’s theme, reflect on a character’s motivations or actions, or to ask students questions.
Comparative Analysis
Explore different adaptations of the same story (book versus movie, classic version versus a modern retelling) to encourage analysis of interpretation and presentation. You can also pair texts that are similar in theme, like poems and songs.
By incorporating these (and other!) reading activities into your lesson plans, you can nurture a love for reading while enhancing comprehension, critical thinking, and communication skills.
Frequently asked questions about teaching reading
What types of reading resources are available on TPT?
There are many different types of reading resources sold by Sellers on TPT. Some popular reading lessons include: phonics, vocabulary, spelling, and balanced literacy.
How do I find reading lessons on TPT?
Educators can save time preparing reading lessons with resources created by experienced teachers. Simply start a search for reading resources on the TPT marketplace, and filter by grade level, price, and/or resource type to find materials that've been proven to work in classrooms like yours. No matter what you’re teaching, there are plenty of reading lessons and activities sold by Sellers on TPT that are tailored to meet your students' skill levels.
How can I make my reading lessons fun and engaging?
Students learn best when they're engaged! Sprinkle a little fun into your reading lessons by using manipulatives, pairing unusual texts like poems and short films together, or doing an escape room activity.
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