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The Little Fractured Fairy Tale and Fractured Fable STEM BUNDLE
Connect stories and STEM with these fractured fairytales and fables lesson plans. Each STEM challenge connects to a different read aloud from "The Little" series of fairy tales and fables by Brenda Maier.The Little Green Swing STEM Challenge:In the story The Little Green Swing, Ruby creates a swing that works so well her brothers add their own ideas to make it even better. Can your students design and build a swing that can hold weight? Students work together to build an innovative swing as a t
K - 5th
Engineering, English Language Arts, Science
CCSS, NGSS
W.1.5
, W.2.5
, W.3.5
+8
Winter Nature STEAM Challenge Cards & Lesson Plan | Hands-On, Engineering, SEL
Winter Nature STEAM Challenges | Engineering, SEL & Mindful Learning) Bring calm, creativity, and hands-on engineering into your winter classroom with Nature STEAM Challenge Cards: Winter Wonders from Desert Willow Explorers. This thoughtfully designed resource blends science, engineering, art, and mindfulness through open-ended challenges inspired by nature and the winter season. Students design, build, test, and reflect using natural and recycled materials, while developing problem-solving
3rd - 8th
Classroom Community, Engineering, Other (ELA)
3rd Grade Math, Science & Social Studies Choice Board | TEKS Aligned | Cross‑Cur
**Canva Template Link for Editability!**Engage your students with this cross‑curricular Choice Board that integrates Math, Science, and Social Studies into meaningful, student‑centered activities. This resource encourages critical thinking, creativity, and real‑world connections while giving students ownership of their learning. Perfect for centers, enrichment, early finishers, project‑based learning, or sub plans! What’s Included 1 Cross‑Curricular Choice Board (Math, Science, & Social Studi
3rd
Other (Math), Other (Science), Other (Social Studies)
Natural Disasters | Google Slides | PowerPoint, Canva Link & PDF Science Lesson
Help your students understand natural disasters with this engaging and ready-to-teach digital lesson! This NO-PREP PowerPoint & Google Slides presentation explains what natural disasters are, why they happen, and how to stay safe during emergencies all using clear visuals, simple language, and kid-friendly examples. Perfect for science units, geography lessons, emergency-preparedness week, weather discussions, or whole-group instruction, this resource makes complex topics easy for students t
3rd - 6th
Classroom Community, Earth Sciences, Environment
Life cycle packet | Support version included
This packet includes several different types of life cycles giving easy options for the instructor to pick from. This product features chicken life cycle, butterfly life cycle, frog life cycle, and plant life cycle. This product can be used in a variety of lessons from learning about birds to plants. This product also feautres an adapted version for students who need a little extra support. This version features numbers corresponding to the stage in the life cycle to make sequencing easier.
K - 3rd
Basic Principles, General Science, Reading
NGSS
3-LS2-1
, 2-LS4-1
, K-LS1-1
+1
Finch robot choice board
This is a simple choice board that includes project ideas for STEAM students direct from the Birdbrain Tech website. Included in this purchase is a pdf of this choice board as well as a Canva template link, should you want to make it your own. In my STEAM classroom, I posted this in my google classroom to give students different directions to go in for their robotics projects.
3rd - 8th
Engineering, Robotics
NGSS
MS-ETS1-4
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
hummingbird robotics choice board
This is a simple choice board that includes project ideas for STEAM students direct from the Birdbrain Tech website. Included in this purchase is a pdf of this choice board as well as a Canva template link, should you want to make it your own. In my STEAM classroom, I posted this in my google classroom to give students different directions to go in for their robotics projects.
3rd - 8th
Engineering, Robotics
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+2
Be Safe & Smart Online – Internet Safety Lesson (Grades 3–5)
This ready-to-use digital citizenship lesson teaches students how to stay safe, kind, and smart online. Perfect for school counselors, classroom teachers, or digital literacy leads, this resource includes a full slide deck, interactive prompts, and printable activities to help students understand real-life internet safety. What's Included: 9-slide Canva presentation linked in teacher guide document Printable “Digital Footprint” worksheet Safe vs. Not Safe class activity Wrap-up & reflection p
3rd - 5th
Computer Science - Technology, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
CCSS
W.3.1
, W.3.2
, W.3.4
+18
Also included in: Internet Safety Lesson BUNDLE | Grades K–5 | Digital Citizenship & SEL
Jump Rope Ninja Station Cards / Jump Rope Lesson / Ninja Belt
🥋 Jump Rope Ninja: Belt Challenge Grade Levels: K–3 (varied expectations by grade) Lesson Length: 30–45 minutes Unit Length: 2–3 weeks (1–2 days per belt attempt) Equipment: Class set of jump ropes (varied sizes) Belt Level Station Cards (laminated) Cones for station setup Stickers or paper wristbands for belts Tracking chart or individual Ninja Passports 🎯 Standards Focus Cardiovascular endurance Coordination and rhythm Self-management & goal setting Responsible personal & s
PreK - 4th
Health, Other (Science), Physical Education
The Best Nest- A Spring Engineering/ STEAM Challenge
This unit has become a go-to favorite each Spring! Packed with hands-on design thinking experiences, it aligns with grade-level standards while encouraging creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Students are fully engaged as they construct and test their nests, applying concepts of weight distribution, materials, and structural stability. This dynamic experience seamlessly weaves together science, math, and engineering—proving that exploration and innovation have no age limits! Prod
K - 6th
Engineering, Environment, Measurement
Farm to Table: A Real World Nutrition and STEAM Project
Bring nutrition to life with this engaging, hands-on Farm to Table Project! Designed to span 5–10 days, this cross-curricular unit guides students through the journey of food from the farm to their plate while exploring MyPlate nutrition, food science, and creative writing. Students will: Explore MyPlate and the five food groupsPlan a balanced meal and identify nutritional benefitsCreate a farm-to-table timeline for one food itemBuild a 3D model of their plateWrite a narrative or informational e
2nd - 4th
Creative Writing, Earth Sciences, Health
Diabetic Word Search
This diabetic word search worksheet is a valuable educational tool designed to introduce students—particularly those in elementary and middle school—to important terminology related to diabetes. While it's geared primarily toward Type 1 diabetes, many of the concepts apply to Type 2 as well. Teachers can use this worksheet to help explain what diabetes is, how it affects daily life, and why a diabetic classmate might need to eat a snack during class, leave the room unexpectedly, or experience ch
K - 8th
Family Consumer Sciences, General Science, Health
Design a Park
Your students will step into the role of city planners and park designers, tasked with creating a brand-new community park that serves families, nature lovers, and fitness enthusiasts alike. Using graph paper, students will: Design a park layout that includes required features.Calculate the area of each feature by multiplying length × width.Determine the perimeter of selected features to understand fencing or border needs.Compare areas to make decisions about space usage and layout efficiency.
3rd - 5th
Basic Operations, Engineering, Measurement
CCSS, NGSS
3.MD.C.5
, 3.MD.C.5a
, 3.MD.C.6
+5
Classroom Newsletter
THE LINK IS sent to you in the downloadable pdf. Keep your classroom families informed with this editable classroom newsletter, designed with a clean, simple to read style. This newsletter template makes it easy to communicate weekly or monthly updates with parents, while maintaining a professional, approachable look. ✨ What’s Included: Editable Canva Template Link for your newsletterReady-to-print PDF version (optional, if you're including it)Easy-to-follow instructions for accessing and editin
PreK - 8th
For All Subjects, Other (ELA), Other (Science)
Spring Montessori Puzzle Cards | Interactive Matching & Fine Motor Activity
Make spring learning fun and engaging with this hands-on set of Montessori-inspired puzzle cards! Designed to enhance fine motor skills, problem-solving, and cognitive development, these printable Spring-Themed Montessori Cards encourage children to match cut-out halves of spring objects, promoting visual discrimination and concentration. Perfect for preschool, kindergarten, homeschool, and special education! What’s Included? ✅ 7 beautifully designed spring-themed puzzle cards, featur
PreK - 3rd
Earth Sciences, Other (Science)
Natural Disaster STEAM Bundle! *Six Free Design Challenges*
Take a deep dive into natural disasters through six, free STEAM challenges! Students must generate solutions to reduce the impact of catastrophic events on Earth. Each lesson contains the following: • Lesson Plan • Editable Slideshow • Student Printables • Modified Activity • Extension Exercises We hope this resource will help support your students in their learning process. Included lessons: • STEAM Challenge: Design a Blizzard-Resistant Snow Plow• STEAM Challenge: Design a Hail-Resistant
3rd - 9th
Earth Sciences, Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
+1
STEAM Challenge: Design an Earthquake-Resistant Building
This engineering design challenge expands knowledge of catastrophic events and the engineering design process. Students collaborate to design a building that can withstand an earthquake. Groups must build within a set of constraints mirrored by real-world engineers. This resource includes the following: · Lesson Plan · Editable Slideshow · Student Printables · Modified Activity · Extension Exercises We hope this resource will help support your students in their learning process. Thanks for
3rd - 9th
Earth Sciences, Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
+1
STEAM Challenge: Design a Tsunami-Resistant Boat
This engineering design challenge expands knowledge of catastrophic events and the engineering design process. Students collaborate to build tsunami-resistant boats. Groups must build within a set of constraints mirrored by real-world engineers. This resource includes the following: · Lesson Plan · Editable Slideshow · Student Printables · Modified Activity · Extension Exercises We hope this resource will help support your students in their learning process. Thanks for downloading!
3rd - 9th
Earth Sciences, Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
+1
National Park STEAM Bundle
Take a deep dive into national parks through four, free STEAM lessons! Students explore STEAM components of Glacier, Yellowstone, and Grand Canyon National Park. For a final PBL, students develop a fictional national park based on real-life locations, landforms, climate, and organisms. Then, students are presented with a STEAM choice board of nine options to explore this career deeply. Each lesson contains the following: • Student Printables • Lesson Plan • Suggested Picture Book • Materials Li
2nd - 5th
Applied Math, Earth Sciences, Engineering
CCSS, NGSS
3.MD.B.3
, L.3.6
, 5-PS1-4
+5
STEAM Challenge: Design a Tornado-Resistant Home
This engineering design challenge expands knowledge of catastrophic events and the engineering design process. Students collaborate to construct tornado-resistant homes (simulated by a shop blower). Groups must build within a set of constraints mirrored by real-world engineers. This resource includes the following: · Lesson Plan · Editable Slideshow · Student Printables · Modified Activity · Extension Exercises We hope this resource will help support your students in their learning process.
3rd - 9th
Earth Sciences, Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
+1
Be a Park Ranger: STEAM Choice Board PBL
In this lesson, students explore the responsibilities of a park ranger. The learning begins with a picture book that builds background knowledge and engagement in the topic. Students develop a fictional national park based on real-life locations, landforms, climate, and organisms. Then, students are presented with a STEAM choice board of nine options to explore this career deeply. These tasks range from developing a conservation plan to creating a first aid kit. This resource includes the follow
2nd - 5th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Visual Arts
CCSS, NGSS
L.3.6
, 3-LS4-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+1
Yellowstone National Park STEAM Stations
In this lesson, students explore Yellowstone National Park through different lenses. The learning begins with a picture book that builds background knowledge and engagement in the topic. Following, students explore the national park through five stations involving science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM). This resource includes the following: · Student Printables · Lesson Plan · Suggested Picture Book · Materials List · Prior Knowledge · Teacher Tips We hope this resour
2nd - 5th
Applied Math, Earth Sciences, Engineering
CCSS, NGSS
3.MD.B.3
, L.3.6
, 5-PS1-4
+1
STEAM Challenge: Design a Blizzard-Resistant Snow Plow
This engineering design challenge expands knowledge of catastrophic events and the engineering design process. Students collaborate to create snowplows to clean up extreme amounts of snow left by a blizzard (simulated by flour). Groups must build within a set of constraints mirrored by real-world engineers. This resource includes the following: · Lesson Plan · Editable Slideshow · Student Printables · Modified Activity · Extension Exercises We hope this resource will help support your stude
3rd - 9th
Earth Sciences, Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
+1
Grand Canyon National Park STEAM Stations
In this lesson, students explore Grand Canyon National Park through different lenses. The learning begins with a picture book that builds background knowledge and engagement in the topic. Following, students explore the national park through five stations involving science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM). This resource includes the following: • Student Printables • Lesson Plan • Suggested Picture Book • Materials List • Prior Knowledge • Teacher Tips We hope this resource
2nd - 5th
Applied Math, Earth Sciences, Engineering
CCSS, NGSS
L.3.6
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 4-ESS2-1
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