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Preschool problem solving physics projects
Preschool and Pre K STEM Challenge Science Activities for the Entire School Year
Need a whole year of preschool STEM challenges planned and ready to bring into your classroom How about challenges that only use simple materials?Get your youngest learners problem solving, working collaboratively and thinking outside of the box easily, with this STEM Challenge bundle.Interested in what STEM Challenges are all about? Check out this blogpost: STEM & Preschoolers- The WhyGRAB THIS BUNDLE & SAVEThis Bundle STEM Challenge pack includes 12 months of challenges, with 4 challen
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PreK - 1st
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Alphabet STEM A-Z for Pre-K Kindergarten 1st Grade Bundle
These "Little Hands...Big Ideas" STEM Challenges were designed especially for Pre-K, kindergarten, and Grade 1.Using everyday, easy to obtain materials, each challenge in this series will allow young learners to practice hands-on problem solving, critical thinking, and collaboration...all while coinciding with the alphabet letter of the week!Each unit includes:NGSS standardsDetailed teacher directionsMaterials listHelpful hintsAny needed props/cutoutsDifferentiated drawing/writing student pagesS
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PreK - 1st
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K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
Super Science Experiments
Looking to spruce up your science curriculum, or have an AWESOME science fair project well you have come to the right place!
This collection of truly Super Science Experiments is just for you! It contains chemistry experiments, experiments on matter, physics, and much more!
Includes:
- 70+ science experiments and demo guides
- detailed descriptions
- pictures of experiments
- material lists
These are only the experiments I thought would be the absolute coolest ones and that students wou
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PreK - 8th
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Mother Goose and Nursery Rhymes | Little Bo Peep STEM Activity
STEM and Mother Goose: Keep Bo Peep's Sheep Complete!Nursery Rhymes and STEM!No time for an in depth engineering lesson? Our Nursery Rhyme activities are just the ticket for a quick STEM lesson that provides a challenge and a “brain push up” in a short amount of time with just a few materials.An easy way to infuse engineering into your day! "Keep Bo Peep Sheep's Complete!" asks students to build a square pen for Little Bo Peep's sheep and is a great introduction of engineering to preschoolers, k
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PreK - 2nd
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K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
Also included in: Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes and STEM Bundle
STEM, STEAM Engineering Alphabet Challenges all YEAR! (26 WEEKS of Challenges)
ABC Engineering STEM Unit! This fun engineering Alphabet STEM Unit will encourage students to ask question, share ideas, explain their thinking, work together, take risks, be creative, and make conclusions. Included is an engineering challenge for each letter of the alphabet. The unit is intended to be used in conjunction with children's literature selections. A list of literature is included- these titles can be read aloud or viewed on the internet prior to completing the challenge. Each A
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PreK - 3rd
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Balloons Over Broadway - STEM activity
Want a fun, easy, engaging STEM related activity to get the students ready for Thanksgiving? After reading the suggested book, Balloons Over Broadway By Melissa Sweet, have your students use the engineering design process to create a Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon Float. Your students are sure to have fun using their imaginations to make their balloons look amazing!You can even have them make their own Parade with their balloons!!Have fun and let me know how it goes!
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PreK - 2nd
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K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
Divergent Thinking Questions: "What If" Questions For All Subject Areas
How could introducing rabbits into the rainforest affect that habitat? What would a passport for Christopher Columbus look like? In the story, Hansel and Gretel, instead of dropping breadcrumbs, how could the children avoid getting lost in the woods? Our new, 21st Century standards require students to argue, inform, and explain. Divergent thinking questions offer opportunities for students to demonstrate original, elaborate, and flexible thinking, enabling them to become actively involved in t
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education
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Kelso's Choices Lesson Plan - Puppet Cut-Out Included
Students can learn about Kelso's Choices with this interactive activity. Included is:A lesson plan that is based on a universal design for learning to accommodate the abilities and needs of all studentsPrintouts of Kelso's 9 different choicesDiscussion promptsCut-out of Kelso to create a puppetStudents will learn the difference between big problems and small problems, and how they could use their 9 different choices. Pages of this file can be used as posters in the classroom, or can be printed o
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PreK - 3rd
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Cinco De Mayo: Poster/ Agamograph / Windsocks / differences Bundle
Celebrate Cinco De Mayo with our exciting Cinco De Mayo: Poster/ Agamograph / Windsocks / differences Bundle, available on TeachersPayTeachers.com. This comprehensive bundle offers a variety of resources to engage and educate students about the vibrant culture and traditions of Cinco De Mayo.The bundle includes a colorful and informative poster that showcases various elements of the holiday, such as piñatas, mariachi bands, and traditional Mexican food. This poster serves as a visual guide and c
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PreK - 12th
STEM Activity - 30 Challenges BUNDLE
This is a bundle of 30 STEM Challenges (Bundle D,E,F) you can easily do. It can be great for students to problem solve, work in a team, and even critically think.
In this pack, you will find these 30 STEM challenges:
1. Rubber Band Ball
2. Marshmallow Holder
3. Straw Table
4. Marble Maze
5. Paper Airplane
6. Oreo Tower
7. Blasting Rocket
8. Paper Zip Line
9. Balloon Car
10. Newspaper Table
11. Eiffel Tower
12. Flying Kite
13. Animal House
14. Highest Cup
15. Apple on Top
16. Fastest String
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PreK - 6th
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Renewable Energy/Green Energy In Class Exercises or Workshop Tools
This includes 120 pages of instructions on building various Green Energy/Renewable Energy In-Class and Workshop Activities. These exercises could keep a class or workshop busy for 1-2 days depending on the speed and duration of the class/workshop. This could be used with students or also with teachers to implement into their classroom as a workshop. Many of these exercises use low cost materials and are ideal for group learning about wind, solar, and hydroelectric power. Materials included in th
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PreK - 12th
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STEM Bubbles Unit
This unit is designed with lower primary grades in mind. I have taken the time to revamp what I have found on Pintrest and what I have heard others do in their classrooms.
Included in this STEM product is a recording sheet for how the student did the project, measurement of bubbles, and how to make a bubble wand.
I hope that you enjoy this project as much as my students did!
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PreK - 3rd
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Paper Windmill or Renewable Energy Wind Turbine
These are instructions for an in class or group workshop exercise to build a windmill or wind turbine. This is a simple exercise, ideal for Kindergarten to Third Grade. The exercise uses materials such as construction paper, a plastic cup, and pencils. This is a perfect tool to introduce someone to the concept of rotation, kinetic energy conversion to mechanical energy, weather, etc.
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PreK - 3rd
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Also included in: Renewable Energy/Green Energy In Class Exercises or Workshop Tools
Stop Motion Animation Activity
Combine storytelling with STEM! Students choose from three STEM scenarios to create a stop motion animation video. Instructions are provided on how to use a free Chromebook extension to setup a stop motion activity. The same activities can be completed with iPads or Kindles with a stop motion app. Materials required are Chromebooks, trifold boards for a backdrop, and action figures or other movie props. Stikbots are the perfect action figure to use!Click here for an editable STEM journal to use
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PreK - 12th
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Also included in: Bundle: STEM Family Night Planning Guide, Activity Instructions
Basics of Makey Makey: STEM Activity
If you haven't already discovered Makey Makey, stop everything and watch this video! These little circuit boards bring together coding, invention, creativity, and electronics. Just plug into any computer, and with no software download required, watch as your students turn conductive items (PlayDoh, oranges, pencil lead) into a controller that replaces a keyboard or mouse! We love using these with from elementary all the way to high school! Click here for an editable STEM journal to use with dist
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PreK - 12th
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Also included in: Bundle: STEM Family Night Planning Guide, Activity Instructions
Winter Wonderland STEM Challenges Bundle: Frosty Innovations Edition
Winter Wonderland STEM Bundle: Frosty Innovations EditionEmbark on a snowy adventure with our Winter Wonderland STEM Bundle: Frosty Innovations Edition! This bundled package brings together three thrilling STEM challenges that will spark curiosity and creativity in your students.Fake Snow Exploration: Discover the enchantment of winter as students compare and contrast various types of fake snow. From shaving cream and baking soda to other magical mixtures, this challenge explores the science beh
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PreK - 12th
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Six Thinking Hats_Graphic Organizers
ABOUT RESOURCEYou will be downloading 28 different graphic organizers for the 6 thinking hats for all sorts of NO PREP usage! **scroll up to PREVIEW, to see all the graphic organizers included**If you liked this, you might enjoy the following:Six Thinking Hats_ClipartSix Thinking Hats Dice TemplateSix Thinking Hats_Clipart Six Thinking Hats_MEGA BUNDLE-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Here is my explanation ab
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: Six Thinking Hats_MEGA BUNDLE
Transportation 3D Craft Activity - Hands-on and No-Prep Craftivity
Teaching a transportation unit and looking for a fun and no-prep transportation craft activity? These Transportation 3D crafts are a fun and hands-on craftivity for your kindergarten to 2nd grade students. These transportation crafts make for the perfect STEM activity for your learners as they cut out the templates and practice building the vehicles.With our Transportation 3D Craft Activity, they'll have a ton of fun constructing six awesome vehicles: a taxi, fire truck, school bus, dump truck,
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PreK - 1st
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Paper Circuits STEM Activity
Paper circuits are a fun way to teach circuits and conductivity. Students use the easy-to-follow diagrams to create their own card that will light up! Instructions are in both English and Spanish. Materials needed: paper, copper tape, LED lights, coin batteries, and clear tape. Students can also use markers or crayons to decorate the card. Included are instructions for using paper circuits as a classroom project or part of a STEM Family Night.Looking for more STEM lessons? Our team of engineers
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PreK - 12th
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Also included in: Bundle: STEM Family Night Planning Guide, Activity Instructions
Classroom decor activities: Animals Craftivities, Coloring Pages and Crafts
This packet of craft activities lets the children come up with their own ideas on how to make the bodies of different animals.The point of the activity is to be resourceful and find different ways to complete the art challenge. You will be amazed of how much fun these are to make and how the students as young as Pre-K, Preschoolers and Kindergarteners are able to do it.In the examples above we used the following media and materials to make each animal:Cat craft: Color pencil shavingsLion craft:
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PreK - 6th
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STEAM: Thanksgiving Parade-Create A Balloon, Interactive Project Based Learning
Are you looking for a fun way to celebrate the Thanksgiving season while at the same time igniting the wonder of learning? PBLs (Project Based Learning) is the way to go. With The Balloon Build, your students will have fun creating their own Thanksgiving parade balloon, while at the same time learning across a broad spectrum of subjects ( S.T.E.A.M. )!This PBL works perfectly alongside the picture book, "Balloons Over Broadway", so I would suggest renting or purchasing it ahead of time. The Ball
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PreK - 12th, Adult Education
Igloo Engineering STEM Challenge
Welcome to the Igloo Engineering STEM Challenge, an exciting journey where students become architects of their frozen realms! This hands-on activity seamlessly blends science, technology, and engineering, inviting budding engineers to explore the captivating physics of dome structures. Students delve into the secrets of structural integrity, deciphering the forces at play, and applying research insights to design their unique mini igloos. Using sugar cubes, marshmallows, and toothpicks as their
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PreK - 12th
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Also included in: Winter Wonderland STEM Challenges Bundle: Frosty Innovations Edition
Monster Feelings - Match Up Activity
Students can learn more about expressing emotions with this interactive monster feelings game!Included is:Monster feeling cardsEmoji feeling cardsInstructions on how to play the game BONUSIncluded are sheets of monsters and emojis that are UNLABELED. These can be used for worksheets, bulletin boards, memory games, check-ins with students where they interpret their own emotion, or for the students playing the game.
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PreK - 4th
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Kelso's Choices Activity - Puppet Cut-Out Included
Students can learn about Kelso's Choices with this interactive activity. Included are printouts of Kelso's 9 different choices, along with discussion prompts, and a cut-out of Kelso to create a puppet. Students will learn the difference between big problems and small problems, and how they could use their 9 different choices. Pages of this file can be used as posters in the classroom, or can be printed out as individual wheels for each student.
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PreK - 3rd
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