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6th grade science resources for Easel and for GATE
5 STEM Activities Desert Island STEM Challenge Bridge Catapult Raft Hut STEAM
If your students enjoy doing STEM or STEAM activities, they will LOVE this set of 5 fully-planned out challenges! All five themed STEM challenges center around the story of a shipwrecked traveler stranded on a deserted island. After watching an introductory “movie trailer” and hearing the story of the shipwreck, students will read five of the traveler's diary entries. Each entry will challenge them to design and build something to help him survive and get back to civilization!These STEM challeng
Grades:
4th - 7th
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Wanted: Creature Creator! STEAM Activity for Gifted Students or Enrichment
Your advanced or gifted students and fast finishers will LOVE this S.T.E.A.M. activity integrating Science, Art, and Engineering! Watch your students' creativity ooze as they design an original creature for the New Zoo. Focusing on animal adaptations, this product guides students through the design process of brainstorming, planning, illustrating, labeling, and building. Differentiation made easy- let me do the work for you!
Want a fresh schoolwide enrichment program that's not just for the g
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K - 6th
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STEM Activities Pioneer Challenge Science Bundle Set of 5 STEM Projects
This is a set of 5 STEM challenges centered around the story of a pioneer family. After hearing about their travels west during the Land Rush of 1889, students will read about different parts of the journey. Each one will challenge them to design something to help the family build their new life.Includes 5 different STEM projects:Thirsty Travelers: Design A Water FilterHome Sweet Home: Construct A CabinWhose Territory?: Build A TowerBath Time: Solar Water HeaterDigging A Well: Design A Rock Move
Grades:
4th - 7th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-PS3-4
, 4-PS3-4
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
...
Fun Winter STEM Activities Projects Science Parachute Tower Snowball Shooter
This set of winter STEM challenges are centered around the story of a group of stranded arctic explorers who need your students' help to survive!Begin by showing students the "movie trailer" (preview video) to build interest. After hearing the story of the failed expedition, students will read 5 diary entries. Each one presents a problem to solve and will challenge them to design something to help the group make it back to base camp.Includes 5 separate winter STEM challenges:Arctic Architect: Co
Grades:
4th - 7th
Ancient Rome STEM Team Building Activities Set of 5 STEM Projects
This is a set of 5 different activities centered around the story of a slave living in ancient Rome. After hearing the opening storyline, students will read 5 of the slave's diary entries. Each one will challenge them to design something that will help him earn his freedom and become a Roman citizen.STEM Challenges in this pack:Road Trip: Design a TrunkFood for Thought: Create a Fishing NetCatch a Breeze: Windmill ChallengeNow We're Cooking: Construct a Solar OvenWater, Water Everywhere: Build a
Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in: Force & Motion STEM Activity BUNDLE 15 Projects + STEM Rubric Space Rome
HISTORY DETECTIVE: Death of Egyptian Queen Hatshepsut- Primary Source Analysis
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
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5th - 10th
Human Body Systems STEAM Project - Giant 3D Body Model
Explore the wonders of the human body through this immersive and educational resource - Human Body Systems STEAM Project - Giant 3D Body Model. This captivating STEAM project not only engages students in hands-on exploration, but also provides an in-depth understanding of human anatomy and body systems. Perfect for science classrooms and anatomy lessons, this project seamlessly integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) principles for a well-rounded and enriching learning
Grades:
5th - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS1-3
, HS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-4
, MS-LS4-2
, HS-LS1-3
Also included in: Human Body Models Bundle
Inertia And Gravity Experiment | The Laws Of Motion | Grade 4 5 Print or Digital
Investigate inertia and gravity in this hands-on experiment for 4th and 5th grade. Aligned with *Next Generation Science Standards. Teachers will love its' ease of use, simple materials, and meeting the science and engineering practices. Students will love uncovering the magic of the laws of motion. The science journal will help students learn to use their evidence to write conclusions.Digital and Distance Learning Approved. This is a great way to get students to use the scientific method at ho
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Grades:
4th - 6th
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NGSS:
5-PS2-1
, 4-PS3-2
STEM Activities The Great Stone Age STEM Challenge 5 Themed Projects
This is a set of 5 different STEM challenges centered around the story of a clan of prehistoric humans living during the stone age. After hearing the opening storyline, students will read 5 diary entries, each written from the perspective of a different clan member. Each one will challenge them to design something that will help the clan survive on their journey to find a new cave.STEM challenges included in this pack:The Medicine Woman: Design a Digging ToolThe Gatherer: Weave a BasketThe Hunte
Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in: Force & Motion STEM Activity BUNDLE 15 Projects + STEM Rubric Space Rome
Forces and Motion Unit | Newton's Cradle Science And STEM | Grade 6 7 8
Discover the Law of Conservation Energy and the Law of Conservation of Momentum with a fun marble collision science investigation. Simple supplies and EASY PREP. Expands to introduce The Laws of Motion. Explore further with an added exploration. Engage students in a STEM Challenge to create a Newton's Cradle. Includes extensive background information to guide the teacher and students to success. This is a printable PDF. Please read more about Easel below.Students will expand their knowledge
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Grades:
6th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-PS2-2
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-PS3-5
...
Slime Science And STEM | Grade 4 5 | Properties Of Matter | Non Newtonian Fluids
Discover the science of slime and the properties of matter with 3 hands-on activities. Students will investigate the role of borax on viscosity. Explore further with other glues, and create your own slime in a STEM Challenge. Includes reading passages, teacher guide, Easel Assessment, and anchor charts. Perfect for Halloween. NGSS aligned for 5th Grade Structure and Properties of Matter.Newly Added: We added a slime quiz in TpT Easel Assessments. It is 10 multiple-choice questions and is perfe
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Grades:
4th - 7th
Types:
NGSS:
5-PS1-3
, 5-PS1-4
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 5-PS1-1
...
Human Body Systems STEM Project
Learn the systems of the human body while building a 3D human body model with lift-the-flap organs! This human body systems project teaches students where organs are located within the human body. The finished model sits up by itself on the edge of a table or chair—super cute! Students enjoy coloring their model, inside and out.Included in this resource:ready-to-print template for a 15in. tall human body model with 15 internal organsfully-illustrated, step-by-step instructions PLUS a link to a v
Grades:
5th - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
HS-LS1-7
, MS-LS1-3
, MS-LS1-4
Also included in: Human Body Models Bundle
Forces and Motion Unit | Grade 4 And 5 Newton's Cradle Science And STEM
Discover energy and momentum with a fun marble run science investigation. Simple supplies and EASY PREP. Explore deeper with a further exploration. Engage students in a STEM Challenge to create a Newton's Cradle. Includes extensive background information to guide the teacher and students to success. This is a printable PDF. Please read more about Easel below.Students will expand their knowledge of forces and motions by observing the transfer of potential energy to kinetic energy. Through han
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Grades:
4th - 7th
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NGSS:
4-PS3-4
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 4-PS3-3
, 4-PS3-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
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Basic and Advanced TinkerCAD Handouts
3D printing is coming to your classroom! TinkerCAD is a free CAD resource that you can quickly use as a class or individual to produce simple objects for 3D printing!Teachers can set up a class in TinkerCAD to quickly import files, and students can export files to 3D print on the schools 3D printer or at a local library. This set of handouts covers the basic controls of TinkerCAD, as well as the advanced features and design methods for your advanced students. This set of handouts includes dual e
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
NGSS:
HS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, HS-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
...
Also included in: TinkerCAD 3D Printing Lesson Bundle
Solar System Logic Puzzle for Developing Critical Thinking Skills
Enrich Your Solar System Unit with This Planetary Logic Puzzle!Astronomical Fun for Young Astronomers: Dive into the wonders of our solar system with this enthralling brain teaser. Perfect for students in grades 6-8, this puzzle combines learning with logic, tasking students with solving a mystery using clues about the planets and their order from the sun, and distinguishing between gas giants and terrestrial planets.What’s Included in the Puzzle:Ready-to-Use Easel Activity: With all answer boxe
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Global Warming and Wind Power - Analyzing Charts and Graphs
17 printable or digital pages for students to analyze charts and graphs on global warming and wind power: Wind farms, Residential wind turbines, Which states are investing money into this renewable resource, How the cost has gone down, The top nations of the world in this industry, Noise pollution from turbines, Injuries to birds, Reduction of carbon dioxide emissions, Offshore wind farms, and more... PRINT: I created a PDF version that you can download on your computer and print for students
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Grades:
4th - 10th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-5
Also included in: Wind Power BUNDLE (Global Warming and Climate Change)
Women's History Month - Female Astronauts
30 investigations of female astronauts: Christina Koch, Sally Ride, Mae Jemison, Valentina Tereshkova, Stephanie Wilson, Eileen Collins, Joan Higginbotham, Kathryn Sullivan, Shannon Lucid, Judith Resnik, Anna Lee Fisher, Margaret Rhea Seddon, Peggy Whitson, Svetlana Savitskaya, Ellen Ochoa, Kalpana Ochoa, Tracy Caldwell Dyson, Samantha Christoforetti, Christa McAuliffe, Catherine Coleman, Helen Sharman, Laurel Clark, Anousheh Ansari, Roberta Bondar, Anne McClain, Yi So-yeon, Liu Yang, Naoko Yama
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Grades:
4th - 12th
Also included in: Space BUNDLE
Global Warming and Coal - Analyzing Charts and Graphs
15 printable or digital pages for students to analyze charts and graphs on global warming and coal. Students learn about...falling coal production numbers, injuries and deaths in mines, different types of mines in the US, pollution from coal, China’s coal usage, Australia’s rising coal projects, and more. Take a look at the Preview to see sample pages. And if you want more CHARTS and GRAPHS:Food Charts and Graphs - 21 pagesWinter Weather Charts and Graphs - 20 pagesChristmas Charts and Graphs
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Grades:
4th - 10th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-5
Global Warming and Animals - Analyzing Charts and Graphs
15 printable or digital pages for students to analyze charts and graphs on global warming and animals: how much land it takes to produce an ounce of meat protein, how many animals are on the endangered list due to human expansion, the increases in meat eating over the years, the number of exotic animals in the wild, money spent on animal research, the biomass of livestock over the years, marine creatures, and more... PRINT: I created a PDF version that you can download on your computer and prin
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Grades:
4th - 10th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-5
Global Warming and Wind Power - Internet Activities
12 printable or digital pages of internet activities for students to learn more about WIND POWER: Wind farms, Turbines, Offshore wind farms, Wind-powered vehicles, The dangers from turbines and the wind, The benefits of harnessing the wind’s power, The costs of turbines, Global warming, Climate change, and more... PRINT: I created a PDF version that you can download on your computer and print for students to use in class or at home. Click on "Add one to cart" and download your copy. DIGITAL AC
Whales Informational Text, Art, Game, Discussion Q & A
Permission granted for use with Google Classroom. Keep your students engaged and learning with this engaging, standards-based text and activities. Great for distance learning, school breaks or home schools. Did you know that whales are a lot like us? This fun and fact-filled text will engage your students with information they will love! From the significance of whale snot to the importance of whale family, Whales...are a Lot Like Us tells the story of the daily lives of our cetacean friends. Th
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3rd - 6th
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Write a Paragraph - Animals
36 printable or digital pages to help your students write a paragraph about animals: alligators, bats, birds, bulls, camels, cats, chickens, crabs, dinosaurs, dogs, dragons, eggs, elephants, fish, frogs, giraffes, hippos, horses, kangaroos, monkeys, mice, pandas, parrots, pigs, rabbits, sea horses, sea gulls, skunks, snakes, squirrels, turtles, whales and woodpeckers. PRINT: I created a PDF version that you can download on your computer and print for students to use in class or at home. Click
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Grades:
2nd - 6th
Also included in: Learning about Animals BUNDLE
Write a Paragraph - Weather
16 printable or digital worksheets to help your students write a paragraph about the weather. Each page has a funny picture and eight questions to help your students think and write about the...wind, rain, lightning, snow, summer’s heat, winter’s cold, rainbows, tornadoes, wildfires, power outages, and more... PRINT: I created a PDF version that you can download on your computer and print for students to use in class or at home. Click on "Add one to cart" and download your copy. DIGITAL ACTIVI
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Grades:
2nd - 6th
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Also included in: Paragraph BUNDLE
Weather Unit Review
This review covers information from information on:
- Layers of the atmosphere
- Clouds
- Weather Fronts
- Pressure Systems
- Severe weather (thunderstorms, tornadoes, and hurricanes)
- Predicting weather through the use of maps
- Global and Local winds
*This follows both NC 7th grade weather standards and SC 6th grade standards. Please know this does not include weather instruments and water cycle information.
* Answer key is included
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Grades:
5th - 12th
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