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Binary Dot Cards - Randomly Generated!
THE GOALTo familiarize students with the most basic computer language (binary), done in the most basic way! Simple, easy-to-understand, visuals make it fun for all students to learn! WHAT IT ISThis is a program (and Excel program) that randomly generates binary cards AND answers!! All you need to do is hit “Enter” and then the cards randomly shuffle! This is so fun to play as a review game, or speed challenge! FITS ANY LESSON!Great as an introductory lesson, review, assessment, or a whole class
2nd - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Computer Science - Technology, Other (Math)
The Three Little Pigs STEM Challenge
Thank you for your interest in my Three Little Pigs STEM Design Challenge! I am looking forward to using this project in my classroom again this year. The students last year really enjoyed interacting and working together to figure out this design challenge! What you get.... STEM Design Challenge Powerpoint to equip your students with all they need to know to be successful in creating a house to protect their pig from "The Big Bad Blow Dryer (Wolf)" You will need.... Toothpicks 12 candy dots per
K - 3rd
Engineering
Exploring Science Mysteries NO PREP GRADE 3 SCIENCE GAME - BIG UNFAIR REVIEW
This game is UNFAIR and the kids love it! 8 teams answer every question!The Big Unfair Game is a No Prep Science review game where students earn points for answering questions, but the points can be positive or negative! The goal is to have the score the closest to zero at the end of the game.The game is playable with the whole class together, or you can play it as small groups. All questions and answers are included. This version is Elementary Science, Grade 3, Exploring Science Mysteries. It
2nd - 4th
Basic Principles, General Science
Exploring Science Mysteries QUIZ SHOW Science Game - No Prep Grade 3 Review
Quiz Show is a No Prep Science review game where teams/students score points by answering questions correctly! These games are playable with the whole class together, or you can play them as small groups. There are 20 questions & answers included. This version is Elementary Science, Grade 3, Exploring Science Mysteries. They are digital resources, no printouts required. How It Works: The games run entirely on PowerPoint, and you can edit the questions and answers if you like.Start the presentati
2nd - 4th
General Science
How Does Your Garden Grow? | Gifted & Talented Research-Based Plant Project
Unlock the power of research, creativity, and real-world application with “How Does Your Garden Grow?”, a fully customizable, project-based learning unit designed to help students dig deep—literally and figuratively—into the world of plants! This engaging research project, ideal for gifted and talented learners, walks students through a comprehensive exploration of a plant of their choice. They'll not only investigate plant needs and environments but will also present their findings using tech
2nd - 5th
Science
Exploring Motion and Direction Choice Board! SC.4.P.12.1
Engage your 4th-grade scientists with this standards-aligned choice board for SC.4.P.12.1 – understanding motion and direction! This differentiated activity board allows students to explore how objects move, change position, and change direction through creative, hands-on, and critical thinking tasks. Perfect for: ✅ Science centers ✅ Early finishers ✅ Homework ✅ Independent or partner work ✅ Review and reinforcement
3rd - 5th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
WONDER TIME + DESIGN THINKING Slides/Docs Set
These Google Slides are designed to move students through the design thinking process and begin generating purposeful questions. It moves students through the prompts of: natural wonder, awareness of specific issues, empathy, specific problems to be solved, starting with a product idea, and starting with a passion/interest. A PERFECT INTRODUCTION TO GENIUS HOUR / PASSION PROJECT. This also includes: A Google Slide presentation to introduce and guide students through the stages of the design thin
3rd - 8th
Instructional Technology
AFRICAN ANIMALS: Wild dogs - PowerPoint presentation
Looking at Wild dogsThe PowerPoint presentation encourages the reader to interact throughquestion and answer techniques usingoriginal, real life photographs, with contextual information.I have found that presenting students with materials that allow them to discover knowledge for themselves is more meaningful and has a lasting impression. The basic principles of independence, self-confidence, self-discipline, freedom to explore, maintaining interest, learning from and with peers, respect in all
K - 6th
General Science, Reading
WILD DOGS - Interactive PowerPoint presentation including 4 video snippets (mp4)
Looking at Wild dogsThe PowerPoint presentation encourages the reader to interact throughquestion and answer techniques usingoriginal, real life photographs, with contextual information.SAMPLE QUESTIONThe pack of wild dogs are also known as: African wild dogs, African hunting dogs, Cape hunting dogs, Painted dogs, Painted wolves, Painted hunting dogs and Spotted dogs I have found that presenting students with materials that allow them to discover knowledge for themselves is more meaningful an
K - 6th
Biology, Informational Text
Enrichment Project-Prairie Dogs
Tunnel your way through this mini enrichment project. Learn about the habitat, species, environmental impacts, and societies of the prairie dog. Students can continue on to the extend your learning section if he/she would like to become a prairie dog expert.
3rd - 6th
English Language Arts, Science
Exploring Sense of Taste Cards
These sense of taste cards will help you explore with your child/students the 5 senses of taste. Each card contains a small description and a photo as an example. I also left this document editable, in case you wish to add your own food example. Thank you!
PreK - 3rd
Anatomy
Landforms, Bodies of Water, Natural Resources and How People Use Them
EXPLORING PLACES!! This PowerPoint presentation shows 42 slides with very descriptive pictures of Landforms: canyon, volcano, mountains, cave, desert, plateau, valley, plain, hill, and island. Bodies of Water: River, Lake, pond, ocean, coast, waterfall, and glacier Natural Resources: Oil, water, trees, mines, wind, and soil. Uses of natural resources: to build highways, buildings, airports, stadiums, bridges, amusement parks, swimming pools, gardens, etc. At the end of the presentation, the
K - 4th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Geography
Also included in: BODIES OF WATER, LANDFORMS, AND, NATURAL RESOURCES BUNDLE
Landforms, Bodies of Water, Natural Resources and How People Use Them - Spanish!
EXPLORING PLACES!! In Spanish!! This PowerPoint presentation shows 42 slides with very descriptive pictures of Landforms: canyon, volcano, mountains, cave, desert, plateau, valley, plain, hill, and island. Bodies of Water: River, Lake, pond, ocean, coast, waterfall, and glacier Natural Resources: Oil, water, trees, mines, wind, and soil. Uses of natural resources: to build highways, buildings, airports, stadiums, bridges, amusement parks, swimming pools, gardens, etc. At the end of the presen
K - 4th
Earth Sciences, Geography, Spanish
Also included in: BODIES OF WATER, LANDFORMS, NATURAL RESOURCES BUNDLE IN SPANISH
Groundhog Day STEM - Groundhog Day Science - Groundhog Day Shadows Art & Science
This Groundhog Day STEM challenge engages students in exploring light, shadows, and design through hands-on experimentation and creative shadow art. Bring Groundhog Day to life in your classroom with this versatile STEM and science activity combining both printable and digital Google Slides™ resources. Perfect for grades 2–8, this resource is packed with NGSS-aligned lessons, editable templates, and extensions for a variety of classroom settings. How It Works:Students work individually or i
2nd - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Visual Arts
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Forces Lab Stations
In this lab station activity, students will move around the classroom exploring different topics related to motion and force, such as Newton’s laws of motion, common forces like gravity, friction, and air resistance, and the law of conservation of momentum. Students will use the materials and instructions provided at each station to conduct demonstrations of motion and force phenomena and will record their observations and make inferences. Each phenomenon observed will be discussed later as a cl
3rd - 8th
General Science, Physical Science, Physics
CCSS, NGSS
CCRA.L.1
, CCRA.L.2
, 3-PS2-1
+6
Montessori Animal Classification Circles
Circles used to layout tree of animal classification according to AMI lessons. Does NOT include branches to print out. Circles include photos but title needs to be written in by hand.
3rd - 6th
Earth Sciences, Science
Animal Adaptations & Habitats STEM Activity - Life Cycle, Food Chains, Heredity
Bring life science to life with the Create-ure STEM activity! Perfect for exploring animal adaptations, habitats, food chains and food webs, and genetics and heredity, this challenge invites students to design and build a creature that has never been seen before. Ideal for grades 2–8, this life science STEM activity connects seamlessly to standards while fostering creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Whether you’re teaching evolution, life cycles, or ecosystems, this resourc
2nd - 8th
General Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+11
Outdoor Place Value
Take Math class outside! Use this activity as a centre or group activity while exploring the land. Sheets from 10-10,000 place value making it good for multi-age groups. Editable so you can change the nature pieces to fit your local area.
PreK - 4th
Basic Operations, Environment, Numbers
How the World Works- Sound- Scientific Method
Transform your students into young scientists with this all-in-one, inquiry-based unit exploring sound through hands-on experiments and scaffolded scientific method practice! This completely ready-to-use PowerPoint resource guides students step-by-step through designing, testing, and analyzing sound experiments while mastering essential science skills. Perfect for science fairs, project-based learning, or interactive labs!
2nd - 3rd
Other (Science)
Halloween STEAM - Spinning Vampires
Adaptable as a 4 hour lesson (with an extension) or a 1 hour purposeful Halloween activity exploring a Next Generation Science Standard . . . this works either way!
Includes printable patterns so you'll be ready to go today!
In this lesson, students explore the concept of air resistance/gravity and unbalanced forces, engineer a paper helicopter from blueprints, and transform the helicopters into spinning vampires or other “creatures of the air.” In an extension option or independent study, st
3rd - 5th
Engineering
Also included in: Adaptable to VIRTUAL or ONLINE Gifted and Talented STEAM PBL Bundle GATE
STEM Activity -Create Your Own Mystery Bottle
This is a stand alone activity, but can be used to integrate science and social studies into the curriculum. Students LOVE exploring and then creating their own mystery bottle. They call it their own "lava lamp!" Teachers should prep a mystery bottle for each group of students to explore before creating their own bottle. This is a NO FAIL activity that will have the students talking about it for days!
2nd - 8th
Science
Unit of Inquiry: Sharing the Planet (Yr2-4)
Discover the Wonders of Ecosystems! Delve into the fascinating world of ecosystems with our curated resources, designed to engage learners in exploring the interdependence of ecosystems. Key Learning Areas:Function: Understand the elements of an ecosystem and the richness of biodiversity.Connection: Explore the intricate relationships between organisms and their environment.Responsibility: Reflect on human actions and their impact, fostering a sense of responsibility to maintain ecological ba
2nd - 4th
Literature, Science
Unit of Inquiry: Sharing The Planet (Years 2-4)
Discover the Wonders of Ecosystems! Delve into the fascinating world of ecosystems with our curated resources, designed to engage learners in exploring the interdependence of ecosystems. Key Learning Areas:Function: Understand the elements of an ecosystem and the richness of biodiversity.Connection: Explore the intricate relationships between organisms and their environment.Responsibility: Reflect on human actions and their impact, fostering a sense of responsibility to maintain ecological ba
2nd - 4th
Balanced Literacy, Science
Easter STEM & Science After Spring Break Activity - Simple Machines Easter Fun
Bring Easter fun into your classroom before or after spring break activity with an Easter STEM challenge! Students build a rolling carrot carriage while exploring simple machines! Perfect for grades 2–8, this hands-on spring STEM activity teaches students about simple machines, measurement, and design principles while sparking creativity and excitement. The Challenge:Students will work individually or in teams to: Create a rolling carrot carriage that can carry cargo (like a plastic egg or
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
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