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Balloons Over Broadway Thanksgiving PBL Activity Parade Floats
Have a classroom Thanksgiving Day Parade! Students work in small groups to design, plan, and build a scale model of a float for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. They learn about the history of the parade and the engineering behind float construction. As part of the project, students need to stay within a designated budget and track their expenses, teaching them financial literacy and decision-making skills. What is Project Based Learning: Project-based learning (PBL) is a teaching method in
1st - 5th
Engineering
CCSS, NGSS
W.2.8
, W.3.10
, W.4.10
+7
PARADE FLOAT PROJECT STEM STEAM Trash to Treasure Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Have fun and encourage critical thinking creativity, and problem-solving with this Trash to Treasure Parade Float STEM Challenge! In this unit, students use a bag of provided CLEAN trash to design and create their parade float. You get to decide what the parade’s theme is, so this unit is incredibly flexible! Directions, Parade Float Judging Sheet, and Supply Request Letter are included. Ways to Use•Any holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas, St. Patrick’s Day, etc.) •With a Balloons Over Broadway u
3rd - 12th
Classroom Community, Engineering
Memorial Day STEM Engineering Challenge | Poppy Tower & Parade Float Activities
Memorial Day STEM & Engineering Challenge | Poppy Tower & Parade Float Activities | Grades 3–6Engage your students in hands-on STEM learning with this Memorial Day STEM & Engineering Challenge! Perfect for Grades 3–6, this activity packet encourages students to design, build, and test their own Poppy Tower or Parade Float model, combining engineering, problem-solving, and teamwork in a fun and meaningful holiday context. What’s Included: Page 1 – Challenge Overview & Materials: Easy-to-fol
3rd - 6th
Classroom Community, Instructional Technology, U.S. History
Balloons Over Broadway Thanksgiving STEM Activities: Puppets, Mini Parade Floats
These low prep Thanksgiving STEM Activities supplement Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet and are designed for K-5th Grade! Balloons Over Broadway STEM includes:"Turket Trot" (marionette puppet) STEM Activity with lesson plan, discussion chart, key vocabulary, video links, and student template"Mini Magnetic Parade" (mapping, magnetism) STEM Activity with instructions, map, and student templatesPlease view the preview for a detailed look at all components.⇒ Feedback and FollowersClick the G
K - 5th
Engineering, Physical Science
Also included in: STEM Activities + Read Alouds FAVORITES - Picture Books STEM Challenges
America’s 250th Parade Float Project-Based Learning 2nd-4th Grade PBL
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday (Semiquincentennial) with this engaging, cross-curricular Parade Float Project-Based Learning Unit for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade! Students become real parade designers as they research, plan, budget, design, and present their own America’s 250th celebration float. This comprehensive unit integrates reading, vocabulary, informational text, math word problems, budgeting, creative writing, and art, all centered around U.S. history and civic pride. Perfect for Co
2nd - 4th
Engineering, Other (Math), U.S. History
CCSS
RI.2.1
, RI.2.3
, RI.3.1
+14
Parade Float Engineering Challenge – Mardi Gras STEM Activity | Grades 3–5
Parade Float Engineering Challenge is a hands-on STEM activity where students design, build, test, and improve a mini parade float inspired by Mardi Gras parades. This engineering challenge guides students through the engineering design process while exploring balance, stability, force, and friction. Perfect for Grades 3–5, this resource includes structured planning, data collection, reflection, and optional writing extensions to support differentiation and real classroom use. ✅ Who Is This Re
3rd - 5th
Engineering, General Science, Physical Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: Mardi Gras STEM Bundle Engineering Logic & Data Activities Grades 3–5
Parade Float STEAM Challenge
This is a great project to have students do in class or at home and can be completed by students of all ages! Engage your students in an engineering challenge and have them complete this challenge to design and engineer their own parade float! This is a great activity to do during Thanksgiving to connect with the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade or New Years to connect with the Rose Parade. There are two handouts included- one for the students and one for the teacher. Both have step by step instru
K - 6th
Engineering, English Language Arts, Visual Arts
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Rolling with Gratitude: Thanksgiving Parade Float PBL (2nd–4th Graders)
Bring the excitement of Thanksgiving parades into your classroom with this hands-on, cross-curricular float design project! Students will imagine, plan, and build their own miniature parade floats while learning about the history, meaning, and creativity behind real Thanksgiving parades. This resource includes everything you need for a full Thanksgiving-themed PBL unit—blending reading, writing, math, art, teamwork, and critical thinking. Students will read a nonfiction passage, learn key vocabu
2nd - 4th
Engineering, Other (Math), Writing
CCSS
2.OA.A.1
, RI.2.1
, RI.2.3
+15
Floating Physics: Mardi Gras Parade Float Engineering - Science in Motion!
Floating Physics: Parade Float Engineering - Science in Motion! Description: Dive into the exciting world of engineering and physics with our hands-on lesson, "Floating Physics: Parade Float Engineering - Science in Motion!" This engaging K-12 activity connects the vibrant celebration of Mardi Gras with scientific principles, captivating students' interest while enhancing their understanding of buoyancy, balance, and design. Fully aligned with TEKS standards (Science 112.5 (B)), this adaptabl
K - 12th
General Science, Physics, Science
Also included in: Mardi Gras Science Extravaganza: A Festive Bundle for K-12 Classrooms!
Balloons Over Broadway Activity Thanksgiving Parade STEM Challenge
Have a Balloons Over Broadway Thanksgiving Day Parade Activity with a Green Screen and Editable Canva Slides! Make learning fun with this Balloons Over Broadway Activity in which students design their very own Balloons Over Broadway Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon! Perfect companion to the Thanksgiving read aloud book Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet. Not only do students design the balloon, but as an added challenge they must create a device to keep it floating in the air! Students plan
K - 5th
Engineering
CCSS, NGSS
W.2.8
, W.3.10
, W.4.10
+7
Also included in: Thanksgiving READ ALOUD STEM™ Activities and Challenges BUNDLE
Balloons Over Broadway Read Aloud Coding Activity for Thanksgiving Day Parade
Integrate coding, STEM, and literacy!Code a Thanksgiving Day Parade! This challenge is a great activity to complete after reading Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet. The activity can stand alone, but it is best if students are familiar with the book. In this Thanksgiving coding challenge, students complete the program plan sheet to think through the goal of their program (to make it from start to finish while avoiding all of the obstacles). They test their code with hands-on cutouts and fix
1st - 5th
Computer Science - Technology, English Language Arts
CCSS
MP1
, MP2
, MP3
+3
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Coding and Array Activity -Balloons Over Broadway
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Coding and Array ActivityUse this day of fun BEFORE or AFTER your school's Thanksgiving break! Want to see it in action!!? Check out my IG highlight story here! After reading the book Balloons Over Broadway book, the possibilities are endless. Grab a copy of the book here > > https://amzn.to/3tYOqJKLike the products you see in this product? Check out where to buy them on my Amazon StoreFront☠ ARGG! ☠ Welcome to Fair Winds Teaching! I hope you enjoy this
2nd - 5th
Computer Science - Technology
CCSS
2.OA.C.4
Also included in: FWT Unlimited Pass - Buy My Entire Store!
Christmas Sink or Float Experiment STEAM Stories | STEM & Literacy Activity
Celebrate the season with this festive STEAM activity that blends interactive science and creative storytelling! Perfect for elementary classrooms, this Christmas-themed Sink or Float Experiment invites students to explore density and buoyancy while following an imaginative story that guides students through their observations. Holiday Sink or Float ExperimentIn his latest adventure, Captain Cortland and his first mate Crispin are getting the STEAM Boat The Jonagold ready for the Holiday Boat P
1st - 4th
General Science, Reading, Science
Balloons Over Broadway Thanksgiving Parade STEM Activity Stop Motion Animation
Float into parade fun this Thanksgiving with a digital STEM activity! This resource pairs perfectly to the beloved read aloud Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet. ✅ What You'll Get ✅ 5 Instruction Pages for Students You do not need to know how to do digital stop motion animation before trying this! Background City Page and Balloon Float Elements Students can used the components provided, create their own, or do an image search to create just the right float! Includes animals like the one s
3rd - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
History of the Thanksgiving Day Parade ELA & STEAM Project
Students will love learning about the history of the Macy's Parade and creating their very own Parade Float during this project. This History of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade ELA & STEAM Project product includes ordinal text about the history of the parade, comprehension and vocabulary activities, and a STEAM project packet and rubric to guide students as they work to design and create their very own parade float. Product Includes:Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Text Macy's Thanksgiving Day
3rd - 6th
Reading, Science
Thanksgiving Science Experiment
This STEM activity for Thanksgiving has students making a Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon Float! Use this comprehensive, step-by-step 7-page packet to walk kids through the Engineering Design Process focussed on by the new Next Generation Science Standards. Product includes: Reading passage about the history of Thanksgiving Day Parade balloon floats (Estimated Lexile level 610-800, 3rd/4th grade)Note to the teacher- with printing, pacing, and material list (even linked to where you can purchas
3rd - 5th
Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: Cool Experiments for Science
Balloons Over Broadway Mega‑Pack: STEM, Crafts & Persuasive Writing
✨ Why This Mega‑Pack Soars Above the Rest ✨ Unlock an unforgettable parade-themed learning experience with Balloons Over Broadway Mega‑Pack—a powerhouse bundle overflowing with reading, STEM, writing, crafts, and family engagement. Here's what sets it apart: All-in-One Bundle – While most listings split ELA, STEM, or crafts, this pack combines them all—no more hunting across resources STEM + Engineering Challenges – Includes hands-on design/build activities (think balloon float dynamics) wit
1st - 3rd
Engineering, Reading, Writing
Macy's Parade Balloon STEM Project
This product includes a worksheet to guide students in a STEM project to create a balloon animal float for a "Macy's Day" parade! It follows the steps of the engineer design process. It could be done in class or sent home as an at home project. Goes great with the book Balloons Over Broadway. Includes: -Editable and noneditable versions -Editable parent letter
3rd - 6th
Science
Ozobot Macy's Thanksgiving Day Balloons Over Broadway Printable Parade Maps
Read the Thanksgiving classic Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet to learn about the history behind the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Have students create their own floats and put on their own parade using Ozobots, following the actual path of the Macy's parade from 77th Street to 34th Street. What's included:individual parade map large floor map of the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade with pre-drawn parade linesblank floor map of the parade area for create-your-own path parade activitiesPrin
K - 3rd
Robotics
Gasparilla | Science | STEM Challenges and Passage
Recreate the fun of Gasparilla in your classroom with this hands-on bundle. This product includes TWO STEM Challenges: Design a Parade Float and Design a Boat. In Design a Parade Float students will design, build, and test a parade float that can be pushed or pulled 12 inches. In Design a Boat students will design, build, and test a boat that can hold the most bead necklaces. 3 versions for each challenge are included to meet the needs in your class. You'll also get a rubric and extension
2nd - 6th
Reading, Science
Balloons Over Broadway: Picture Book Engineering Design Challenge ~ STEM
This Engineering Design Challenge is based on the picture book, Balloons Over Broadway, by Melissa Sweet!
Can your group create a Thanksgiving parade balloon float that appears to float over the cardboard base?
Materials: (per group)
Assorted balloons (shapes and sizes)
Copy paper box lid (as an optional base)
Craft sticks
Plastic Balloon Sticks or Bamboo skewers
Dowel rods (we got the skinny ones)
Tape and scissors
Yarn
This packet contains all the information you need to make this a grea
3rd - 6th
Science
November STEM Lesson Bundle | K-3 Science, Math, Design, & Writing!
Invigorate your November science block with history and innovation! with our November STEM Lesson Bundle, featuring two immersive projects—Mayflower Sink or Float Voyage and Thanksgiving Parade Balloon Design—tailored for elementary ages. This engaging bundle intertwines historical exploration with hands-on STEM activities, fostering curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking. Bundle Features:Thanksgiving Parade STEM Balloon Design ActivityStudents learn about Tony Sarg, the puppeteer who inv
K - 3rd
Math, Science
CCSS, NGSS
K.CC.B.5
, K.MD.B.3
, 1.MD.C.4
+10
Mardi Gras STEM
Mardi Gras Parade STEM- The town wants to have a huge parade and celebration. They need your students' help to design lots of colorful parade floats. Your students need to design a parade float for Mardi Gras that is colorful and can be pulled or pushed with touching it using the available supplies and sticking to a budget. Your kids will love this Mardi Gras activity so much that they won't even realize that they are learning math and engineering skills. This STEM meets NGSS standards. Sugg
2nd - 5th
Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-1
Also included in: STEM Activities Bundle
Balloons Over Broadway - STEM Planning Page
This freebie is a planning page you can use with the story "Balloons Over Broadway" by Melissa Sweet. Your students can design their own balloon "float" for the Thanksgiving Parade. If you like this product, please check out the rest of my resources!
1st - 3rd
Engineering
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