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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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Glacier National Park STEAM Stations
In this lesson, students explore Glacier 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 will
2nd - 5th
Applied Math, Earth Sciences, Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-1
, 4-ESS3-2
, 4-ESS2-1
STEAM Challenge: Design a Heat-Resistant Shelter
This engineering design challenge expands knowledge of catastrophic events and the engineering design process. Students collaborate to protect people and animals from heat waves (simulated by the sun or a space heater). 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 th
3rd - 9th
Earth Sciences, Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
+1
STEAM Challenge: Design a Hail-Resistant Car
This engineering design challenge expands knowledge of catastrophic events and the engineering design process. Students collaborate to protect cars from hail (simulated by rocks). 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 downloa
3rd - 9th
Earth Sciences, Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
+1
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