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The Three Little Pigs Activity ⭐ Fairy Tale STEM Challenge ⭐
Spark curiosity, imagination, and fun with fairy tale STEM! STEM tales use a fairy tale that your students are likely already familiar with - a twist is added into the story that introduces an engineering problem. Can your students help the three little pigs solve the problem in the story? By adding in a story element, those students that might typically shy away from STEM activities may find joy in transporting themselves into a story to solve a problem. All students will follow the engineerin
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K - 3rd
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
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Brain Teaser Word Games for Critical Thinking with Easel Activity
Use these critical thinking brain teaser sheets to challenge your students. Three fun word puzzles that are real brain teasers! Words That Go Together is a challenging word game for gifted and talented students, or anyone who wants to think! Find another word that starts with the same two letters as the given word. The right answer will create a familiar compound word or two-word phrase. The Rhyme Time is another word game worksheet where students use the clues to come up with a rhyming phrase,
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: End of the Year Activities for Middle Grades Language Arts BUNDLE
Passion Project Unit | Genius Hour | Project Based Learning | PBL | Homework
This PROJECT-BASED LEARNING UNIT is consistently my ❤️MOST BELOVED activity of the year. Taking STUDENT ENGAGEMENT and MOTIVATION to another level. PASSION PROJECTS can be done as HOMEWORK or a GENIUS HOUR classroom program to learn about things that excite your students. This unit allows students to develop a GROWTH MINDSET as they face challenges and successes to reflect upon as learning experiences. EVERYTHING you need to run an incredible 8-12 week learning experience is included in this 11
Grades:
4th - 9th
STEM Critical Thinking Warm-ups
Are you looking for STEM bell ringers? (You've found them!) Activate your students' brains with these STEM critical thinking warm-ups! This is a set of 20 task cards, 5 for each of the aspects of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). These warm-ups can be done independently (use the optional recording page) or as a whole class activity. Materials needed:paperindex cardsa hole punchtoothpicksWhy use STEM warm-ups?These prompts set the stage for students to start thinking outsi
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2nd - 6th
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Also included in: NEW STEM Teacher Bundle
Little Red Riding Hood Fairy Tale STEM Activity
Can your students help save Grandmother from the hungry wolf? They can and they will, by coding a message. This is the perfect STEM activity when you are learning about sound and waves. Using the information provided and simple materials, students will construct a way to create an auditory message and send out a distress signal.The StoryGrandma is ill and Little Red Riding Hood is on her way through the woods for a visit. She meets the wolf and he decides he will eat well today. Not so fast! Gra
Grades:
1st - 4th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 1-PS4-4
, 3-5-ETS1-1
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Stop Motion Animation Digital STEM Activity Technology Challenge Google Slides
Have you wanted to try stop motion animation but don't know where to start? This project walks students through the process and includes everything they need to create their animation!Students can work independently or in pairs to create an animation of their choosing. Students can then view their animation to see their work. This resource has elements for a dog to complete an agility course. Students will pick obstacles or create their own and then animate the dog completing the course (or avoi
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3rd - 8th
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The Nature of Science/Scientific Method Interactive Digital Notebook
Students learn the importance of scientific literacy and the steps of the scientific method in this online assignment. This lesson covers: What is Science? What is Pseudoscience?Theory vs LawObservation vs InferenceHypothesisVariables (Independent vs Dependent)ConstantsControlsCollecting Data in tablesAnalyzing Data in graphsDrawing Conclusions⭐️ Includes answer key ⭐️ One slide comes with a pull tab. When students drag this tab down into the window, they are given information to help them diff
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: UPDATED! The Ultimate Back to School Science Bundle - NO STRESS!
Boat STEM Activity Challenge Buoyancy and Density Explorers
The BEST STEM Challenge ever? It's definitely one of my top picks! This STEM activity is all about boats. If you are studying buoyancy, density, or Great Explorers, this is the perfect complementary activity for you!✨ About This Challenge ✨This STEM activity provides a great introduction to the Engineering Design Process. While learning about density, buoyancy, and the Archimedes' principle, your students will construct their own cargo ship and see how much mass they can support. The warm up sci
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Grades:
3rd - 7th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
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Also included in: Engineering Design Challenges - Rigorous STEM Projects
Bouncy Ball Lab - Investigating Potential & Kinetic Energy
Cover potential and kinetic energy or use to teach experimental design as your students review the steps of the scientific method. Perfect for students in all grades and all learning abilities. After students collect data, they make a bar graph of their average data. Includes a lab quiz that I students can take after the lab is complete to show their understanding. ========================================================Turn Feedback into TPT Credit (AKA FREE MONEY to BUY MORE at TPT!)Go to your
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5th - 12th
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Transition To Middle School - Real-life Tips
Great for 4th and 5th graders and their parents.Real life tips to alleviate some of those middle school jitters with what they can do BEFORE middle school starts and what they can do AFTER.Includes:Jitters, Organization, Study Skills, Lockers, How to make friends, Hygiene, Gym, Bullying and New SkillsCheck it out!
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4th - 6th
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Boat STEM Challenge Low Prep STEM Activity Buoyancy
This BOAT STEM challenge is a winner! Are you looking for a highly engaging but low-prep STEM activity that can be used with ANY grade? This is one of the best challenges to try! Students will be introduced to important science and math concepts like buoyancy and volume, while trying to craft a boat that floats! Why Try This STEM Challenge☑️ I have included everything you need for a meaningful STEM encounter! ☑️ Vocabulary terminology and definitions are included, along with ideas on how to dif
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2nd - 8th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
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Famous Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders for AAPI Heritage Month Biographies
Celebrate the achievements of Famous Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders with this inspiring collection! From trailblazers in literature like Amy Tan to pioneers in film such as Anna May Wong, this diverse group includes icons like Bruce Lee, known for his martial arts mastery, and Chien-Shiung Wu, a groundbreaking physicist. Explore the legacies of civil rights heroes like Fred Korematsu and Patsy Mink, and dive into the world of tech with innovators like Jerry Yang and Sundar Pichai. From Ka
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5th - 12th
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End of Year Science Passport Project - Perfect for ANY Grade!
Take the stress out of the end of the year with this fun culminating science project. This project is great for students no matter their learning level (from self-contained to AP Physics).You determine the level of technology the students use. They can do the assignment digitally or complete a printed packet. Use your standards to determine which topics you want the students to create passport pages for or if you are mentally done with the year, use my suggestions which are included. ===========
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Grades:
1st - 12th
Womens History Month Bulletin Boards Bundle | Women Leaders Activists STEM
Transform your bulletin boards into a celebration of Women's History Month with our captivating Women's History Month Bulletin Board Set! This dynamic collection showcases the diverse achievements of women across various fields, including science, activism, literature, art, politics, business, music, invention, athletics, education, leadership, medicine, and space exploration. Each board highlights the remarkable contributions of female scientists, activists, authors, artists, politicians, busin
Grades:
5th - 12th
Properties of Water Virtual Lab
Students will better their understanding of experimental design by collecting and analyzing data related to: Surface tensionAdhesion CohesionCapillary actionSpecific HeatThere is a pull tab with background information for students to rely on if they need a refresher or haven't learned this material. This is an excellent experiment to have students complete from home, either due to distance learning or if a student is absent. A list of common household items is included for students to gather wha
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Grades:
3rd - 12th
Womens History Month Posters | Scientists Politicians Activists Politicians
Celebrate Women's History Month with our inspiring Women's History Month Posters Set! This comprehensive collection features influential women from various fields, including science, activism, literature, art, politics, business, music, invention, athletics, education, leadership, medicine, and space exploration. From groundbreaking scientists and pioneering activists to visionary artists and accomplished leaders, these posters highlight the remarkable contributions of women throughout history.
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5th - 12th
Back to School Escape Room! Make Learning Classroom Rules EASY & FUN!
Are you in love with escape rooms as much as I am? My students love them and everyone is engaged. The first day of school is stressful enough. Don't stress out, instead use this activity which has worked for years. The students have a blast and you are facilitating instruction from the 1st day of school. The following escape room includes 6 stations with 4 questions each to help students review these topics:Topics include: Starting ClassLeaving ClassTechnology UsageAssignmentsLabsDuring ClassThi
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5th - 12th
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Womens History Month Biographies Reading Comprehension Bundle
Explore the inspiring stories of remarkable women with our Women's History Month Biographies Reading Comprehension Bundle! Discover the lives and legacies of influential women across various fields, including politics, business, arts, sports, education, activism, STEM, science, technology, engineering, mathematics, space exploration, and more. Plus, enjoy complimentary biographies of Marie Curie, Amelia Earhart, and Ada Lovelace, included for free in the bundle. Download now to celebrate the ach
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5th - 12th
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Comparing Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration Interactive Digital Notebook
Use this lesson to learn the different stages of photosynthesis compared and compare it to the stages of cellular respiration. Both anaerobic and aerobic respiration are discussed. Two types of fermentation are covered as well as the amount of ATP released per one glucose molecule. Topics you'll research In this digital interactive notebook activity: Light Dependent ReactionCalvin CycleGlycolysisKrebs CycleElectron Transport ChainFermentationEnergy productionOrganelle LocationGreat for starting
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5th - 12th
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Scientific Investigations & Experimental Design Escape Room
Are you in love with escape rooms as much as I am? My students love them and everyone is engaged.The following escape room includes 7 stations with 4 questions each to help students review these topics:Asking questions and defining problemsAnalyzing and interpreting data (including understanding data tables and graphs)Observation vs inferenceConducting an experimentTheories, laws, hypotheses, and modelsThis escape room includes an answer key and three different sizes of questions based on what y
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4th - 12th
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Black Inventors Reading for Black History Month | Black Scientists STEM
Celebrate Black History Month by delving into the extraordinary legacy of Black inventors with our exclusive Black Inventors Biographies Bundle. Immerse your students in the captivating stories of visionaries such as Charles Drew, Katherine Johnson, Patricia E. Bath, Madam C.J. Walker, Marie Van Brittan Brown, Percy Lavon Julian, Lonnie Johnson, Otis Boykin, George Alcorn, Shirley Ann Jackson, Frederick McKinley Jones, and Benjamin Banneker. These trailblazing individuals have left an indelible
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5th - 12th
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Womens History Month Reading Comprehension Bundle
Dive into the rich tapestry of women's history with our Women's History Month Reading Comprehension Bundle! This comprehensive resource encompasses a wide range of topics, including women in politics, business, arts, sports, education, activism, STEM fields, science, technology, engineering, mathematics, space exploration, and World War II. Engage your students with captivating stories and thought-provoking questions that highlight the achievements and contributions of women throughout history.
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5th - 12th
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Famous Pop Music Artists Reading Comprehension Bundle for Pop Music Gen Z
Explore Contemporary Pop Music Icons like Taylor Swift, Drake, Rihanna, Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, The Weeknd, Ed Sheeran, Dua Lipa, Post Malone, Billie Eilish, Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez, and Olivia Rodrigo. This resource delves into their unique styles, chart-topping hits, and impact on pop music. Guide students through their careers, from Grammy wins to collaborations, with thought-provoking questions for enhanced learning. Perfect for teachers wanting an educational yet entertaining lesson
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5th - 12th
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Escape Room: Middle School Science Review (Excellent for End of Course)
The following topics are covered in general, life, earth, and physical middle school science classes:*Experimental Design*Matter*Periodic Table*Energy*Force & Motion*Light & Sound*Electricity & MagnetismAnswer key included!Comes in three sizes to fit how you are using this in your classroom. ========================================================Turn Feedback into TPT Credit (AKA FREE MONEY to BUY MORE at TPT!)Go to your "My Purchases" page. Beside each purchase you will see a "Prov
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5th - 8th
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