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2nd grade science resources for Microsoft OneDrive $5-10
Continents and Oceans Geography Interactive PowerPoint and Mini Book with Easel
Continents and Oceans PowerPoint. Useful for studying the seven continents of the Earth and the five oceans in your geography or Social Studies classes. Includes examples of some major features of each continent of the world and some animals that are unique to each. Students will also see a visual about the equator and the hemispheres of the planet. Great supplemental activity for Earth Day, too. Has l interactive review slides and a printable for students to follow along. There are two Easel As
Subjects:
Grades:
1st - 4th
CCSS:
Also included in: Earth Day Activities Bundle
Weathering and Erosion Science Experiments | Water Erosion Solutions STEM
Erosion happens naturally in our world by wind, ice, water and more. How can you create a solution that helps reduce the impact of water erosion? By going through the Engineering Design Process, you’ll explore the difference between weathering and erosion, water erosion invention inspiration, building a design and testing it using soil and water. Print-and-go and digital resources to guide creation and exploration.==========================================STEM Challenges are a great way to enco
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Types:
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
, 2-ESS2-1
Also included in: STEM Challenges for 2nd Grade | Growing Year Long Bundle
Fishing Lesson Plan | Fishing Rod Challenge | STEM Survival Camp
You are sent off into the wild with limited supplies. You have to stay quite a few days, and need to catch your own food to eat. How can you create a fishing pole to catch the fish? By going through the Engineering Design Process, you’ll explore fishing techniques and designs, plan and build a fishing pole, make modifications to your prototype, catch fish and graph your results.This is one of 6 units I taught in my K-5 STEM classroom; properly named 'STEM Survival Camp'. ========================
Grades:
K - 2nd
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
Also included in: Camping Theme Lesson Plans | Bundle | STEM Survival Camp
Animal Migration for Kids | Robot Coding & STEM Challenge
Animal Migration for kids STEM challenge where students code their robot to follow the migration path of 3 different animals. This was originally designed for Ozobots, however, you can do this challenge with any type of robot you have on hand! There are 5 different map options available for each animal. With print-and-go and digital resources to create a STEM Station while using the Engineering Design Process. ==========================================STEM Stations are a great way to encourage c
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
...
Also included in: Technology & STEM Activities for Winter | Bundle
St. Patrick's Day STEM Challenges March Activity Bundle St Pattys Leprechaun
If you need low prep St. Patrick’s day STEM or STEAM activities to use in your classroom then these St Pattys Day Stem challenges are for you! You will build a leprechaun trap, tool to pick up gold, boat, rainbow maze & more! What’s Included in the March St. Patrick’s Stem Challenges Bundle: 5 fun & simple activities all St. Patrick’s Day themed and LOW PREP for your convenience! St. Patrick’s Day STEM Activity 1: Leprechaun Trap Stem Challenge: Let your students’ imagination of Leprech
Grades:
1st - 4th
Types:
Bioluminescent Animals and Plants | Earth's Light in Living Things STEM
On Earth, there are a handful of living things that produce their own light called bioluminescence. How can you create a living thing that gives off its own light? By going through the Engineering Design Process, you’ll explore different living things that are bioluminescent, plan and create your own living thing that produces light, make modifications and share your creation. Print-and-go and digital resources to guide creation and exploration.==========================================STEM Cha
Grades:
1st - 2nd
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 1-PS4-2
Also included in: 1st Grade STEM Project Ideas | Growing Year Long Bundle
How to make a Cardboard Marble Maze | STEM-usement Park
STEM & Makerspace activity with student Engineering Design Process printables & digital pages to learn how to make a cardboard marble maze. Can be sent to students virtually to complete at home for distance learning. =========================Use the Engineering Design Process to learn how to make this cardboard tube marble maze: STEM Challenge CardEngineering Design Task Checklist to keep track of workInspiration & Research Video Links Planning Sheet Cardboard Marble Maze video tutor
Grades:
K - 3rd
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
...
Also included in: Makerspace Activity | Bundle for Getting Started
Mini Golf STEM Challenge Cardboard Properties of Matter
How can you use different properties of materials to change the way a ball rolls? Mini Golf courses have many different elements that will speed up, slow down and even stop the ball. How can you design a mini golf game that uses different materials that change the direction of the ball? By going through the Engineering Design Process, you’ll research about properties of materials and mini golf inspiration. With this information, you’ll plan, build, modify and test a mini golf design. ===========
Grades:
2nd - 3rd
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 2-PS1-1
...
Also included in: STEM Challenges for 2nd Grade | Growing Year Long Bundle
Biomimicry STEM Project Stop Motion Animation 1st Grade
Nature is the best place for inspiration. In fact, many inventions that we use and are being created are inspired by nature. How can you create a stop motion video to show a human problem being solved by biomimicry? By going through the Engineering Design Process, you’ll research about different inventions inspired by nature.With this information, you’ll create a script, props and stop motion animation video to create an invention that uses biomimicry to solve a human problem. ==================
Grades:
1st - 2nd
Types:
NGSS:
1-LS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: 1st Grade STEM Project Ideas | Growing Year Long Bundle
Elevate Science Grade 2 Earth's Water and Land, remote and face to face learning
The teacher's edition of Elevate Science talks about supports that you can use for your students, but doesn't actually provide the graphic organizers. Don't worry - I've made them for you! This resource focuses on Topic 3: Earth's Water and Land. Why will you love this product?Graphic organizers to make your job easierStudents love these because they help them keep their thoughts organizedThese can be used whole group or independentlyWhat is included in this product?Topic Overview with essential
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Grades:
2nd
Types:
Wild Animals Activity | Protect the Food | STEM Survival Camp
You are sent off into the wild with limited supplies. You have to stay quite a few days and need to keep your food safe so that weather and animals can’t get to it. How can you create an invention that will keep your food safe while camping? By going through the Engineering Design Process, you’ll explore current inventions for storing food, wild animal characteristics that impact invention design, plan, create and modify your invention prototype. This is one of 6 units I taught in my K-5 STEM cl
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
...
Also included in: Camping Theme Lesson Plans | Bundle | STEM Survival Camp
Light and Sound Communication STEM and Makerspace Project 1st Grade
How are light and sound used in games to get attention and communicate ideas at amusement parks? Some games use sound to let people know if they have earned points. Others use lights to get people’s attention to play the game. Light and sound and big ways that can get people’s attention at a busy amusement park! How can you design a game that uses light and sound to communicate to people? By going through the Engineering Design Process, you’ll research about light, sound and how it’s used to com
Grades:
K - 2nd
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 1-PS4-4
Also included in: 1st Grade STEM Project Ideas | Growing Year Long Bundle
How to Make a Cardboard Airplane | Makerspace STEM Challenge
STEM & Makerspace activity with student Engineering Design Process printables & digital pages to learn how to make a cardboard airplane. =========================Use the Engineering Design Process to learn how to make a cardboard airplane:STEM Challenge CardEngineering Design Task Checklist to keep track of workInspiration & Research Video Links Planning Sheet Cardboard airplane video tutorial (YouTube & non-YouTube versions included)Draw or insert images of final design sheetQue
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
...
Also included in: Makerspace Activity | Bundle for Getting Started
Natural Disaster Lesson Plans | Green Screen STEM Project
What are some of Earth’s events that naturally happen quickly? While humans can contribute to some of these events, most are considered natural disasters. How can you create a short video to inform others about a natural disaster? By going through the Engineering Design Process, you’ll research about one natural disaster but learning about how it happens, where it happens and what people should do to stay safe. With this information, you’ll create a script and short green screen video and edit w
Grades:
2nd - 3rd
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 2-ESS1-1
...
Also included in: STEM Challenges for 2nd Grade | Growing Year Long Bundle
Sink or Float Lesson | Cross the River Challenge | STEM Survival Camp
You are sent off into the wild with limited supplies. You have to stay quite a few days, and sometimes need to travel across water to get to new destinations. How can you create a solution to help you cross the river safely? By going through the Engineering Design Process, you’ll explore safe water traveling techniques and designs, explore how different materials float and sink, plan and build a prototype, make modifications to your prototype, and share final design.This is one of 6 units I taug
Grades:
K - 2nd
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
Also included in: Camping Theme Lesson Plans | Bundle | STEM Survival Camp
Earth Day Activities Digital Bundle Writing Google Virtual Recycle
This is a FUN digital pack perfect for differentiation. It includes an Earth Day activity designed for K-2 (great for remediation for G3-5) and an Earth Day activity designed for G2-5 (perfect for enriching learners in grades 1-2). Two activities are the same in both packs (recycling and planting a forest). Students will be able to design an Earth Day Pledge/Promise in each but they are designed a bit differently in each. Please watch the video preview for each resource to see me click through t
Subjects:
Grades:
K - 5th
Digital Bingo Games No Prep Google Classroom Activities Bingo Cards Food Space
This bingo game bundle is a perfect activity to engage your students. Don't worry about passing out materials or making photocopies, everything is digital! Includes 30 bingo boards, plus a spinner & call sheet. Includes favorite foods, , space and pirate themes.To play, simply share the slide show with your students and get started. There is no need to pass out any materials, so you can save time and energy. The game is easy to play and set up, and your students will love it!GREAT FOR:Early
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Grades:
1st - 5th
Types:
Elevate Science Grade 2 Earth's Processes, remote and face to face learning
The teacher's edition of Elevate Science talks about supports that you can use for your students, but doesn't actually provide the graphic organizers. Don't worry - I've made them for you! This resource focuses on Topic 4: Earth's Processes. Why will you love this product?Graphic organizers to make your job easierStudents love these because they help them keep their thoughts organizedThese can be used whole group or independentlyWhat is included in this product?Topic Overview with essential ques
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Grades:
2nd
Types:
Plant and Animal Life Cycles | 3D Printing STEM Project
How do living things grow and change through their life and what impacts their life cycle? There are many similarities and differences between organisms and their life cycles. How can you design a model to show the life cycle of a living thing? By going through the Engineering Design Process, you’ll research about a living thing (plant, animal or insect), its life cycle and infer different factors that would change its life cycle. With this information, you’ll create a 3D printed model of the li
Grades:
2nd - 3rd
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 5-ESS3-1
...
Also included in: STEM Project Ideas for 3rd Grade | Growing Year Long Bundle
Birdhouse 3D Print STEM Project
How do birds find homes with the weather and humans impact their environment? Different habitats provide different resources for birds to help create their homes, but humans can help! How can you design a house to help birds in your area? By going through the Engineering Design Process, you’ll research and compare/contrast about bird nests in nature and birdhouse design.With this information, you’ll create a 3D printed model of a birdhouse prototype. This model can help inspire making a life-siz
Grades:
2nd - 3rd
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 5-ESS3-1
...
Also included in: STEM Challenges for 2nd Grade | Growing Year Long Bundle
Weather Kindergarten Lesson | STEM Stop Motion Animation
Meteorologists use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time. How can you create a stop motion video to show weather patterns in your area? By going through the Engineering Design Process, you’ll learn about different types of weather and collect data about the weather each day. With this information, you’ll create a script, props and a stop motion animation video to show the weather that happened each day.==========================================STEM Cha
Grades:
K - 2nd
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, K-ESS2-1
Also included in: Kindergarten STEM Project Ideas | Growing Year Long Bundle
Pollinator STEM Project Stop Motion Animation
Pollination is an essential part to how plants get fertilized and in turn, grow our food on Earth. Animal and insect pollinators are an important part to make this happen. How can you create a stop motion video to show how an animal helps with spreading seeds and pollination? By going through the Engineering Design Process, you’ll research about different essential pollinators, what they pollinate and how they do it. With this information, you’ll create a script, props and stop motion animation
Grades:
2nd - 3rd
Types:
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: STEM Challenges for 2nd Grade | Growing Year Long Bundle
Elevate Science Grade 2: Properties of Matter, remote and face to face learning
The teacher's edition of Elevate Science talks about supports that you can use for your students, but doesn't actually provide the graphic organizers. Don't worry - I've made them for you! This resource focuses on Topic 1: Properties of Matter.Why will you love this product?Graphic organizers to make your job easierStudents love these because they help them keep their thoughts organizedThese can be used whole group or independentlyWhat is included in this product?Topic Overview with essential qu
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Grades:
2nd
Types:
Animal Characteristics Activity | 3D Printing STEM Project
What physical traits do animal offspring inherit from their parents? How does a baby grow and change while becoming an adult? How can you design a model and explain how baby animals and their adults are the same and different? By going through the Engineering Design Process, you’ll research about your favorite animal within one of the 6 animal classifications, and compare and contrast physical traits the babies and adults have. With this information, you’ll create a 3D printed model of the baby
Grades:
1st - 2nd
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 1-LS3-1
Also included in: 1st Grade STEM Project Ideas | Growing Year Long Bundle
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