High school Back to School science resources for GATE

Back to School, Classroom Management, Engineering

Pick a partner or do small group pairing with these fun cards!With a variety of fun ways to pair or group students, students each choose (or receive) one card and then seek out their pair or group. Forming groups for projects or STEM challenges can elicit groans from students, but by making it fun and engaging for students, this will become your go-to way for no-argue partnerships.Pick a Partner Cards may be printed at full size or at 2 pages per sheet to save paper.✅ What You'll Get ✅✅ Partneri

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 12th

Types:

Projects, Activities, GATE

Also included in: STEM Teacher ❤️ Favorites ❤️ Bundle Best Sellers in One Place

STEM Activity Pi Day ➡️ Packaging Engineer Career Exploration Math Challenge ⭕

Created by

Applied Math, Engineering, Gifted and Talented

A STEM activity with a career focus that is great for Pi Day or any time! In this hands-on math challenge, students will be packaging engineers for the day as they determine the best arrangement for a set of circles in the various packages! This 2D STEM challenge is a scaled-down, paper version of what real packaging engineers must accomplish with 3D objects and products. This activity ties in well to Pi Day because the objects are all circles! In a 3D version, these objects could be something l

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Grades:

2nd - 12th

Types:

CCSS:

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Also included in: FLASH SALE ⭐ Low Prep STEM Activities and Challenges Engineering Design Process

Back to School Depth and Complexity Activities for Gifted or Regular Classrooms

Created by

Lisa Van Gemert - Gifted Guru

This Depth and Complexity Back to School low-prep set of activities will make back to school a time of learning and connection. You'll get 7 activities that are all ready to print and go! The activities actively teach Depth & Complexity thinking prompts while providing engaging learning experiences. If you teach gifted (or even if you don't), this is a must-have back-to-school resource.If you don't know the framework very well or have been wanting to use Depth & Complexity but weren't su

Subjects:

Back to School, Critical Thinking, Gifted and Talented

Grades:

4th - 10th

Types:

CCSS:

An Introduction to 3D Printing!

Created by

The Cheerful Classroom

Discover the wonders of 3D printing! This unit includes 58 pages of lesson plan outlines, lesson extensions with suggested activities, step-by-step walk-through on how to create a personalized keychain, vocabulary enrichment, task cards, graphic organizers, informational texts, comprehension activities with text-dependent questions, design brainstorming activities, games, sketch center, and a lot more! This is a great way to introduce 3D printing technology to your students!Total pages (includin

Subjects:

Computer Science - Technology, Math, Science

Grades:

4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

GATE, Lesson

CCSS:

4.G.A.1

, 4.G.A.2

, 4.G.A.3

, 5.G.A.1

, 5.G.A.2

...

Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Task Cards Bundle

Created by

Teacher Thrive

Add depth and complexity to your instruction with this Critical Thinking Task Cards Bundle! You are getting all 3 (Science, History and/or Social Studies, and Literature) of my Critical Thinking Task Cards. That's 264 unique task cards! These sets are $21.00 if purchased separately; Save $4!These tasks cards allow students to deeply analyze any fiction and nonfiction reading material through 11 topics of critical thinking: Big Ideas, Rules, Trends, Patterns, Language of the Discipline, Ethics,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies - History

Grades:

4th - 10th, Adult Education

Types:

Activities, GATE, Task Cards

The Letter Project

Created by

WasteOfHumanity

I use this activity to help build student-teacher relationships in the first week of school!I give each student a sheet of notebook paper and go over this presentation with them. Then, each student writes you a letter using the prompts in the presentation. After (and this is most important), I write each student a letter back!Students love getting letters back and seeing that not only did you read what they took the time to tell you about themselves, but that you took them seriously and cared fo

Subjects:

Back to School, Classroom Community, For All Subject Areas

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Activities, GATE, Lesson

Depth and Complexity Frames - Digital - for use with Google Slides™/Classroom™

Created by

Lisa Van Gemert - Gifted Guru

Editable, digital Depth & Complexity frames are here! Now it's simple for you to create Depth & Complexity frames digitally! This Google Slide file has everything you need to be able to create digital Depth & Complexity frames (or have your students create them!).You will find it incredibly easy to create terrific frames for your students and share them with students, either through Google Classroom™ or even in print (the slides are optimized for letter-sized paper). If you've been t

Subjects:

For All Subjects, Gifted and Talented, Science

Grades:

3rd - 12th

Types:

Physical Science, Physics

Mini-Golf Vector Activity - Adding Multiple Vectors

Created by

Dunigan Science

This fun 50 minute activity is designed to simplify resolving vectors into components and determining the magnitude and direction of the resultant when multiple vectors are added. It is appropriate for on-level up to AP Physics and for a pre-calculus class.Presented as a 9 hole round of mini-golf, students use colored pencils to resolve vectors into x and y components using a grid, add those components to create a resultant and then calculate the magnitude and direction of the resulting vector.

Subjects:

Grades:

10th - 12th

Types:

Back to School, Other (Social Studies - History), Social Studies - History

Social Studies Icebreaker Bundle | 7 End of Year Activities for Social Studies

Created by

History with Mr E

Students will engage in trivia, history analysis, scavenger hunts, and get-to-know-you activities in a variety of ways with this 7-resource bundle. Enjoy this Icebreakers Bundle to get all SEVEN of these amazing resources at a reduced price. This bundle is phenomenal for back-to-school or to end the school year!⭐ Back to School Game | Can you spot the 10 historical TRUTHS or LIES?⭐ Why Study History? First Day of School Activity for World and American History!⭐ Who Studied History? Students lear

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 9th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, GATE

STEM Bell Ringers Discussion Questions Warm-Ups Middle School High School

Created by

Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, General Science

Science bell ringer discussion questions, technology bell ringers, as well as some engineering and math topics. This resource includes 70 editable slides with questions to get your students thinking about STEM topics. Display these at the start of class one day a week so that as students walk into your classroom they can begin forming opinions and ideas about these thought-provoking questions! CONTENTS70 Slides (each with a main question and some with a follow-up question) Questions range in top

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 12th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, GATE

HISTORY DETECTIVE: Death of Egyptian Queen Hatshepsut- Primary Source Analysis

Created by

Historical Thinking Classroom

Another installment of HISTORY DETECTIVE. This time, students will tackle the unexplained death and then social disappearance of Ancient Egypt's Queen Hatshepsut. After analyzing sources, annotating the documents, and weighing evidence, your detectives will make a claim and defend their claim regarding Queen Hatshepsut's death and legacy. BACKGROUND: Hatshepsut was a royal princess, the eldest daughter of the great general Tuthmosis I and his consort Queen Ahmose. Pharaoh Hatshepsut enjoyed

Subjects:

Ancient History, Archaeology, World History

Grades:

5th - 10th

Types:

DBQs, GATE, Lesson

CCSS:

RH.6-8.1

, RH.6-8.9

Following Directions and Listening Back To School Edition

Created by

teachforteach

Listening and Following Directions – Back to School EditionAn activity that challenges students to listen and pay attention to detail.Save over 20% when your purchase the Listening and Following Directions Growing Bundle Pack!This activity is designed to challenge students to follow oral and/or written directions and complete tasks in the correct locations on a map. During the activity the directions can be read to the students by the teacher or the students can read the directions to themselves

Subjects:

Back to School, English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented

Grades:

4th - 10th

Types:

GATE, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

CCRA.SL.2

Also included in: Following Directions and Listening Bundle Reading Comprehension

Scientific Method lab and Engineering design process back to school activities

Created by

Adventures in ISTEM

Are you looking for engaging activities that will get students thinking and acting like scientists? These two inquiry investigations using the scientific method and engineering design process are great back to school science activities. Students can use the engineering design process to create the best coffee cup and then practice the scientific method as they test which paper towel is the best.What will students be doing during these scientific method and engineering design process activities?

Subjects:

Science

Grades:

5th - 10th

Types:

Computer Science - Technology, Critical Thinking, Engineering

NGSS:

MS-ETS1-4

, MS-ETS1-3

Also included in: Scientific Method labs 5E science lesson Scientific method notes quiz activities

Sphero Mini Golf: Design, Build, and Code Your Own Course!

Created by

Miss Talented and Gifted

**Updated 05/03/23 with larger card size variation as well as full-sized slides for projection.This card set guides students through the process of creating a mini golf hole, with specific criteria and constraints to follow. Students will then use the Sphero Edu app to program their robot ball to navigate the course they've created. Along the way, they'll learn valuable coding and problem-solving skills.To complete this challenge, students will need butcher paper, construction paper or markers,

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 12th, Staff

Types:

Projects, GATE, Task Cards

Also included in: Sphero Bundle 2

A to Z STEM Posters or Back to School Bulletin Board

Created by

Back to School, Engineering, Gifted and Talented

Create a stunning STEM visual display appropriate for any grade! Use one letter from the alphabet, or create a crossword-style display with your favorite inspirational words. There are multiple posters included for most letters. Many of the words also tie nicely into growth mindset - failure in STEM is not only okay, it's expected and it's how we learn.Blank templates are also provided if you would like to create additional posters. Words IncludedA – analyze, askB – brainstorm, budget, buildC –

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 12th

Types:

GATE, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

Also included in: NEW STEM Teacher Bundle

True Colors Personality Type Quiz | Get to Know You Inventory | Back to School

Created by

Back to School, Classroom Community, For All Subject Areas

Boost student relationships with this no-prep, easy-to-use True Colors Personality Inventory! This personality survey, based on the long-standing four temperaments, turns this abstract concept into a lesson that is high-interest, easy to understand, and memorable! TWO LEVELS of the personality test are included, making it applicable for 3rd-12th grade students...and beyond! This personality quiz theme can be used in any school subject as a Get to Know You Activity at Back to School Time, or any

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Grades:

3rd - 12th, Adult Education, Staff

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, GATE

Also included in: PERSONALITY TYPES & ART BUNDLE | Picasso Self Portrait Glyph | Back to School

Harry Potter Personality Sorting Hat Quiz | Harry Potter House | Get to Know You

Created by

Back to School, Classroom Community, For All Subject Areas

Boost student relationships with this no-prep, easy-to-use Harry Potter House Personality Inventory! This personality survey, based on the long-standing four temperaments, turns this abstract concept into a lesson that is high-interest, easy to understand, and memorable! TWO LEVELS of the personality test are included, making it applicable for 3rd-12th grade students...and beyond! This personality quiz theme can be used in any school subject as a Get to Know You Activity at Back to School Time,

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 12th, Adult Education, Staff

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, GATE

Also included in: PERSONALITY TYPES MEGA BUNDLE | 45 Themed Personality Inventories

Sled STEM Challenge Low Prep Force and Motion STEM Activity or Santa's Sleigh

Created by

Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Engineering, Gifted and Talented

In this force and motion STEM challenge, students will use the engineering design process to create a fast or s l o w sled. If you are studying force and motion or how friction can affect force and motion, this challenge is the perfect low-prep hands-on activity! *If you would like to make this into a holiday or Christmas challenge, you can call it Santa's sleigh! All other design criteria are the same. Students can even draw and color a "Santa" of their own to put on their sleigh.You will need

Subjects:

Grades:

1st - 10th

Types:

Back to School, For All Subjects, School Counseling

NGSS:

MS-ETS1-2

, 3-5-ETS1-3

, MS-ETS1-4

, 3-5-ETS1-1

, MS-ETS1-1

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Also included in: FLASH SALE ⭐ Low Prep STEM Activities and Challenges Engineering Design Process

SEL Morning Messages

Created by

SELebrate YOU

THIS RESOURCE IS ADDED TO OFTEN! IT WILL JUST GET BIGGER AND BETTER!! Engage your kids, take SEL to the next level, and grow through the power of exSELence with my collection SEL Morning Messages! This collection currently includes 79 of my favorite SEL Messages, and it WILL CONTINUE TO GROW as I create new messages for my students! These messages focus on the five building blocks of social emotional learning.They will get your kids thinking deeply, self reflecting, and engaging in conversation

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 12th

Types:

Activities, GATE, Printables

GATE - Depth and Complexity - Posters and Digital Stickers - Print and Digital

Created by

History from the Middle

Do you use the GATE icons of Depth & Complexity and Content Imperatives in your classroom? If so, having a visually eye-catching poster or display is essential for students to make immediate connections to their learning and the icon it connects to. I have the PERFECT resource for you! This resource includes a gorgeous set of classroom posters, icon cards, and digital stickers-All featuring the 16 icons of Depth and Complexity and Content Imperatives.Together, the GATE (Gifted and Talente

Subjects:

Back to School, Gifted and Talented

Grades:

2nd - 12th

Types:

GATE, By TpT Sellers for TpT Sellers

CCSS:

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PERSONALITY TYPES 8 QUIZ BUNDLE-Learning Style, Brain Dominance, MBTI, Big 5

Created by

Back to School, For All Subjects, Social Emotional Learning

Save 25%...BUNDLE includes 8 of my BEST SELLING no-prep, easy-to-use personality surveys! Gain a full understanding of many facets of your students' personalities including personality type, learning style, group work style, personality traits, and brain dominance. Boost student relationships with the following surveys and activities:True Colors Personality Type Inventory: personality survey, based on the long-standing four temperamentsShape Personality Type Inventory: personality survey, based

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 12th

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, GATE

STEM Activities - 10 Low Prep STEM Challenges Careers Engineering Design Process

Created by

Engineering, Physics, Science

STEM activities and challenges your students will ❤️ love ❤️! This resource has 10 easy to implement STEM challenges that follow the engineering design process, and you can do with very little prep (not quite no prep but that's pretty much impossible with STEM)! Not only can these be used with a wide grade range, these were created to get students working in small teams, collaborating, and explore various STEM careers. I like to call these "10 STEM Challenges You Can Do TODAY!"✅ STEM Career Conn

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 12th

Types:

GATE, Centers

NGSS:

K-2-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-3

, MS-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-1

, 3-5-ETS1-3

...

STEM Activity Challenge - Geodesic Sports Dome Hands-On Math

Created by

Autumn, Engineering, Gifted and Talented

Design and create a sports dome for your favorite sports team with this math influenced STEM challenge! Students can either create a dome of their own design or use one of the two provided sets of instructions to create multiple designs and compare their strengths and weaknesses.What You'll GetWarm-Up Activity: Complete the drawing (optional)STEM Challenge Tips: General tips for any STEM challenge.Challenge IncludesTeacher NotesSample PicturesPrintable Challenge Poster: Hang at your STEM center

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 12th

Types:

NGSS:

3-5-ETS1-3

, 3-5-ETS1-1

, 3-5-ETS1-2

Myers-Briggs Personality MBTI Inventory | Get to Know You Quiz |Back to School

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