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Back to School After Winter Break Activity - Fun Winter STEM Challenge Activity
Re-engage students after winter break or fill the week before Christmas break with meaningful learning! This Winter STEM activity is the perfect mix of creativity, engineering, and geometry practice, ideal for back from winter break, January STEM projects, or even a day before winter break activity. ❄️ Frosted Forest STEM Challenge OverviewIn this challenge, students design and build the iciest tree in the frosted forest by constructing branches and attaching triangular icicles. It’s a f
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Geometry, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Third Grade Coding Unit | Computer Science, STEM, ISTE, CSTA (3rd)
Looking for an engaging way to introduce coding and computer science to 3rd grade students? This Third Grade Coding Unit helps students build foundational coding skills through unplugged activities, digital practice, and student-friendly problem solving. This 5-day unit introduces students to key computer science concepts such as algorithms, sequences, debugging, loops, and conditionals. Students practice creating clear steps, testing their ideas, fixing mistakes, and explaining how code works.
3rd
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Instructional Technology
Fun Day Before Winter Break or Back to School After Winter Break Activities STEM
These two day before or after winter break activities blend Winter STEM, creativity, collaboration, and engineering design with hands-on winter fun! Keep kids learning, laughing, and problem-solving as they practice critical thinking, communication, and teamwork through engaging STEM and SEL-rich experiences. This bundle combines Winter STEM Improv (a no-prep creative challenge perfect for sub plans, early finishers, and morning slides) with the Snowman Stretch STEM Challenge (a hands-on winter
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+4
Fun Day Before Winter Break or Back to School After Winter Break Activities STEM
These two day before or after winter break activities blend Winter STEM, creativity, collaboration, and engineering design with hands-on winter fun! Keep kids learning, laughing, and problem-solving as they practice critical thinking, communication, and teamwork through engaging STEM and SEL-rich experiences. This bundle combines Winter STEM Improv (a no-prep creative challenge perfect for sub plans, early finishers, and morning slides) with the Frozen Fortress STEM Challenge (a hands-on winter
3rd - 6th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+4
Fun Day Before Winter Break or Back to School After Winter Break Activities STEM
These two day before or after winter break activities blend Winter STEM, creativity, collaboration, and engineering design with hands-on winter fun! Keep kids learning, laughing, and problem-solving as they practice critical thinking, communication, and teamwork through engaging STEM and SEL-rich experiences. This bundle combines Winter STEM Improv (a no-prep creative challenge perfect for sub plans, early finishers, and morning slides) with the Sled & Slope / Sleigh & Slope STEM Challenge (a ha
3rd - 6th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+4
Fun Day Before Winter Break or Back to School After Winter Break Activities STEM
These two day before or after winter break activities blend Winter STEM, creativity, collaboration, and engineering design with hands-on winter fun! Keep kids learning, laughing, and problem-solving as they practice critical thinking, communication, and teamwork through engaging STEM and SEL-rich experiences. This bundle combines Winter STEM Improv (a no-prep creative challenge perfect for sub plans, early finishers, and morning slides) with the Winter Waiter STEM Challenge (a hands-on winter en
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Geometry, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+4
Fun Day Before Winter Break or Back to School After Winter Break Activities STEM
These two day before or after winter break activities blend Winter STEM, creativity, collaboration, and engineering design with hands-on winter fun! Keep kids learning, laughing, and problem-solving as they practice critical thinking, communication, and teamwork through engaging STEM and SEL-rich experiences. This bundle combines Winter STEM Improv (a no-prep creative challenge perfect for sub plans, early finishers, and morning slides) with the Frosted Forest STEM Challenge (a hands-on winter e
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+4
Fun Day Before Winter Break or Back to School After Winter Break Activities STEM
These two day before or after winter break activities blend Winter STEM, creativity, collaboration, and engineering design with hands-on winter fun! Keep kids learning, laughing, and problem-solving as they practice critical thinking, communication, and teamwork through engaging STEM and SEL-rich experiences. This bundle combines Winter STEM Improv (a no-prep creative challenge perfect for sub plans, early finishers, and morning slides) with the Snow Scoop STEM Challenge (a hands-on winter engin
3rd - 6th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+4
Beginning of Year Science Back to School STEM Activity Elementary Team Building
Perfect for Back to School STEM | Beginning of the Year Science, Grades 2–8The Apples Aloft Tower STEM Challenge is ideal for first week of school science activities, offering an engaging way to introduce your students to STEM practices, teamwork, and the engineering design process. Whether you're planning for back to school STEM activities in elementary or a middle school fall science unit, this tower-building challenge helps set classroom expectations, spark creativity, and build community
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Measurement, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
February STEM - Valentines SEL, Science, Math & Measurement Candy Box Activity
Looking for February STEM activities that blend Valentine’s SEL, math, and hands-on problem-solving without turning into a craft or party filler? The Candy Box Valentine STEM activity is a meaningful, low-prep way to keep kids engaged while practicing measurement, math, and design thinking. Kids design and build the smallest possible candy box that still meets specific criteria and constraints, making this a high-interest Valentine science and math activity that feels like a challenge but de
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Reindeer Day Before Winter Break Activity – Fun Reindeer Antlers Christmas Game
Having a reindeer day? The Reindeer Relay STEM Challenge is the perfect day before winter break activity or week before Christmas break event! Kids construct their own reindeer antlers, then team up for a reindeer food or Christmas decorations relay race that reinforces stability, balance, and teamwork. As they test, improve, and race, they’ll practice communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving, core SEL and engineering skills that make this Christmas acti
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Gifted and Talented COMPLETE 3rd 4th Grade Introductory Program - 45+ Hours
Every other teacher in your building probably has a handy curriculum to follow, a set of textbooks as resources . . . so why not you, the Gifted and Talented Teacher? Here is a complete first year GATE program adaptable to 3rd or 4th grades--all tried and tested, Common Core Standards based, and successfully implemented using best practices in gifted education. SEE THE BIG PREVIEW FOR MORE -- 33% off Individual Purchase Prices You get 263 pages of materials guaranteed to produce 45+ hours of con
3rd - 4th
Engineering, English Language Arts
Apple STEM Fun Friday Science Newton’s Laws of Motion Wrecking Ball Activity
This hands-on apple activity reinforces Newton’s laws of motion. The Apple Annihilator wrecking ball STEM challenge is perfect for Fun Friday activities, apple day, and your fall science or apple unit plans this September & October. Students design and build a wrecking ball using an apple (or tennis ball) as the force source! They’ll explore engineering concepts, practice collaboration, and deepen their understanding of action-reaction forces in a highly engaging format. Whether you're
2nd - 8th
Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+10
Sphero Indi Shapes & Color Coding Game
Introduce young learners to computational thinking with hands-on Sphero Indi programming challenges! This screen-free coding resource uses color-coded tiles to teach sequencing, loops, and spatial reasoning through engaging shape and pattern activities for grades K-3. What's Inside: 🤖 Color-Coded Tile Reference Guide – Visual command tiles for Go, Stop, Slow, Dance, and directional movements🔄 Loop Programming Challenges – Practice repeating patterns with circular and rectangular paths✏️ Shape
K - 4th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Robotics
Valentine's Day Social Emotional Measurement - February STEM Candy Box Activity
Looking for a Valentines social emotional learning activity that also builds measurement and math skills without turning into a craft or party filler? This Candy Box Valentines STEM activity blends problem-solving, collaboration, and measurement into a hands-on February challenge! Kids will design and test the smallest possible container that meets a clear set of criteria and constraints. Along the way, they practice communication, persistence, and teamwork, making this a strong choice for Va
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
February STEM Activity - Valentine's SEL & Science - Cupid Bow & Arrow Challenge
Valentine’s Day STEM activities should be more than a quick craft or filler activity. This Valentine’s SEL activity combines February STEM activities, hands-on science, and meaningful social emotional learning through an engaging engineering challenge students love. In the Cupid Bow and Arrow STEM Challenge, students work in teams to design, build, test, and improve a bow-and-arrow system for Cupid’s Valentine’s Day target practice. As they collaborate, test designs, and analyze results, stu
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Fun Christmas Science STEM Math - Snowman Reindeer Candy Cane Winter Activities
Get ready for December winter activities, engaging Christmas STEM activities, fun Christmas science, and winter math all in one bundle! This Winter Activities Christmas STEM pack includes five creative engineering projects, perfect for before or after winter break activities that keep kids learning, building, and problem-solving through the holidays. From building a towering snowman, to racing reindeer, to rescuing candy canes, along the way they’ll practice communication, collaboration, cri
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Other (Science)
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Pilgrims and Native Americans - Day Before Thanksgiving Break Activity STEM SEL
Pilgrims and Native Americans – Day Before Thanksgiving Break STEM & SEL Activity (Print + Digital Bundle) Looking for day before Thanksgiving break activities that are hands-on, collaborative, and meaningful? In this Thanksgiving science and STEM challenge kids to design and build shelters to protect Pilgrims and Native Americans from wind, rain, and snow, blending creativity, history, and engineering in one unforgettable project. Perfect for Thanksgiving SEL and social emotional learning, th
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Valentine's Science STEM Activity - Fun Valentine's Day Cupid Bow & Arrow Game
This Valentine’s Day science and STEM activity engages students as they create Cupid's Bow & Arrow. Blending engineering, physics, math, and collaboration into a high-energy Valentine’s Day game, Cupid's Quiver keeps kids learning while they play. Designed for grades 2–8, this Valentine’s STEM challenge works as a science lesson, STEM center, or Valentine’s Day party game. Students design, build, test, and improve a bow-and-arrow (or dart-style) launcher for Cupid’s target practice while coll
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
November Fall Science Activity - Thanksgiving STEM Challenge Turkey Escape STEM
Save the Turkey Race! – Day Before Thanksgiving Break Science & STEM Activity (Print + Digital Bundle). Looking for day before Thanksgiving break activities that keep kids learning, laughing, and collaborating? This Thanksgiving STEM challenge (also known as The Great Turkey Race or Save the Turkey!) blends fun, physics, and creativity for the perfect pre-break STEM lesson. Students use their engineering and problem-solving skills to design and build a way to safely transport a turkey, all whil
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Winter STEM & Science - After Winter Break Activity - Back from Winter Break Fun
The Frozen Fortress Winter STEM Activity is a perfect before or after winter break activity where students design and build a marshmallow fortress wall that meets specific criteria for area and stability, and then test its strength against a snowball fight! ❄️ OverviewIn this engaging Christmas STEM activity, students design and build a fortress using marshmallows (or sugar cubes, paper blocks, or other materials) to meet criteria for area, height, and stability. After construction, they te
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Rebar Placement DBQ/CER | Carpentry Standard-Aligned | GATE Middle School
📘 Full Length NGSS Aligned DBQ CER Style Worksheet - Claim Evidence Reasoning | Rebar Placement Worksheet | Evidence-Based Reading Engage your students in high-level critical thinking and evidence-based analysis on the subject of Carpentry, with this Full Length DBQ CER Style Worksheet. This resource is designed to help students analyze real-world topics, interpret informational texts, and support answers with evidence—all while staying accessible for gifted & talented middle school learne
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Informational Text, Physical Science
Ice Damming DBQ/CER | Carpentry Standard-Aligned | GATE Middle School
📘 Full Length NGSS Aligned DBQ CER Style Worksheet - Claim Evidence Reasoning | Ice Damming Worksheet | Evidence-Based Reading Engage your students in high-level critical thinking and evidence-based analysis on the subject of Carpentry, with this Full Length DBQ CER Style Worksheet. This resource is designed to help students analyze real-world topics, interpret informational texts, and support answers with evidence—all while staying accessible for gifted & talented middle school learners.
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Informational Text, Physical Science
Shingle Survival DBQ/CER | Carpentry Standard-Aligned | GATE Middle School
📘 Full Length NGSS Aligned DBQ CER Style Worksheet - Claim Evidence Reasoning | Shingle Survival Worksheet | Evidence-Based Reading Engage your students in high-level critical thinking and evidence-based analysis on the subject of Carpentry, with this Full Length DBQ CER Style Worksheet. This resource is designed to help students analyze real-world topics, interpret informational texts, and support answers with evidence—all while staying accessible for gifted & talented middle school learn
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Informational Text, Physical Science
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