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International Dot Day STEM Activities BUNDLE for The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds
Integrate stories and STEM and develop a Growth Mindset!The International Dot Day STEM Challenges Bundle works as a great companion to The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds. These Growth Mindset STEM challenges are perfect International Dot Day Activities. Students plan, design, and execute their own ideas. After they have completed their activity, there is time for reflection on what worked and what didn't. These are an excellent tool for introducing Growth Mindset and STEM over a few weeks (using one
1st - 5th
Art, Engineering, Literature
CCSS, NGSS
W.1.8
, W.2.8
, W.3.10
+7
The Dot by Peter Reynolds International Dot Day STEM Activities - Paper Spinner
This Dot Paper Spinner STEM Challenge is perfect for International Dot Day! It’s a fun, creative, and engaging way to get your students designing, building, and working together during this day. It’s also a great companion for the book, The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds.This resource contains the following: Notes to Teacher Ideas for STEM Links Next Generation Science Standards Beginning, Middle, End Interactive Notebook Sheet Character Profile Interactive Notebook SheetsLessons Lear
1st - 4th
Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+1
Also included in: Full Year STEM Challenges with Summer STEM Activities
The Dot by Peter Reynolds International Dot Day Activities - Dot Day STEM
Looking for fun Dot Day STEM Activities for your students? Check out this awesome BUNDLE! This DOT DAY STEM BUNDLE is perfect for International Dot Day! It’s a fun, creative, and engaging way to get your students designing, building, and working together during this day. These STEM activities are also great book companions for The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds.This bundle contains the following resources: 3D DOT Dot Day STEM ChallengeDOT CATAPULT Dot Day STEM ChallengeDOT PAPER SPINNER Dot Day S
1st - 4th
Engineering
K-5th Grade Dot Day STEM Activities BUNDLE for The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds
Dot Day Science Experiments Bundle (Grades K–5) Celebrate creativity and curiosity this Dot Day with Carly and Adam’s Dot Day Science Experiments Bundle—a complete set of engaging STEM challenges for Kindergarten through 5th grade! Inspired by Peter H. Reynolds’ The Dot, these hands-on investigations encourage students to explore science concepts while embracing the power of experimentation and discovery. Perfect for classroom celebrations, STEM labs, or science centers, this bundle integrate
K - 5th
Art, Engineering, Literature
CCSS, NGSS
W.1.8
, W.2.8
, W.3.10
+7
The Dot by Peter Reynolds International Dot Day STEM Activities - 3D Dot STEM
This 3D Dot STEM Challenge is perfect for International Dot Day! It’s a fun, creative, and engaging way to get your students designing, building, and working together during this day. It’s also a great companion for the book, The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds.This resource contains the following: Notes to Teacher Ideas for STEAM Links Next Generation Science Standards Beginning, Middle, End Interactive Notebook Sheet Character Profile Interactive Notebook SheetsLessons Learned Intera
1st - 4th
Engineering
Also included in: Full Year STEM Challenges with Summer STEM Activities
The Dot by Peter Reynolds International Dot Day STEM Activities - Catapult STEM
This Dot Catapult STEM Challenge is perfect for International Dot Day! It’s a fun, creative, and engaging way to get your students designing, building, and working together during this day. It’s also a great companion for the book, The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds.This resource contains the following: Notes to Teacher Ideas for STEM Links Next Generation Science Standards Beginning, Middle, End Interactive Notebook Sheet Character Profile Interactive Notebook SheetsLessons Learned I
1st - 4th
Engineering
Also included in: Full Year STEM Challenges with Summer STEM Activities
STEM Easter Bunny Trap Challenge
Have fun watching your students as they try to engineer a trap the Easter Bunny.
Students go through the engineering design process to create a prototype.
Materials:
Popsicle sticks
Rubber bands
String
Playdough
Glue dots
Pipe cleaners
Any other material you can find
around your classroom
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Science
STEM Night Activities Catapult STEM Challenge Bridge Marble Run Science & Math
Looking for low prep STEM activities that don't break the bank? These popsicle stick challenges are IT! Catapults are great to inspire a competitive edge, and the bridge STEM challenge offers high engagement. There is a HUGE wow factor with the exploding craft stick activity too! Use these challenges for: ✅ Early finishers ✅ STEM centers or science stations ✅ STEM Fridays, Maker Mondays, or Tinker Tuesdays ✅ STEM sub plans or a sub tub. The directions and materials are easy to set up and straigh
2nd - 6th
Engineering, Math
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Apple Bobbing STEM Style
Apple Bobbing is a longstanding age old tradition that is no longer so popular due to GERMS and changes in society. We can transform this traditional pastime to create a challenging, rigorous, STEM CHALLENGE that will engage your students. Critical thinking and creativity will explode in this fun fall challenge! In this Google Drive shared file, you will receive: Lesson Plan & Teacher Preparation Guide - including NJSLS Computer Science & Design Thinking Standards9 Page Slide Deck Introduction
4th - 7th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+4
STEM Posters for the Engineering Design Process Bulletin Board Makerspace Decor
Get your STEM bulletin board ready to go with this set of Engineering Design Process posters! Choose from color or black and white options. Graphic organizers are also included to be used with any STEM or STEAM challenge. Included PostersThe Engineering Design Process (all parts on one page)ASKIMAGINEPLANCREATEIMPROVESHAREDot Dudes clip art and the term "Dot Dudes" are licensed and used with permission from Sarah Pecorino of Sarah Pecorino Illustration.
K - 12th
Engineering
STEM Calendar Challenges for September - Engineering Challenges - Set of 5
Do you love doing STEM challenges with unusual holidays throughout the month? I sure do! This pack of five STEM Challenges goes with 5 September holidays! This pack contains these 5 challenges: Skyscraper Challenge Materials Needed: (per classroom)- cardboard tubes - scissors - tape measure *tape or glue are optional Balance a Book ChallengeMaterials Needed: (per group)- 3 sheets of cardstock paper - scissors - 12 inches of masking tape - tape measure Paper Dot ChallengeMaterials Needed: (per s
2nd - 6th
Engineering
Also included in: STEM Calendar Challenges - September through May BUNDLE
FREE Christmas and Holidays Around the World STEM Challenge Passport
Looking for a FREE Christmas and Holidays Around the World STEM Challenge Passport? Are you planning to do some Christmas and/or Holidays Around the World STEM challenges? If yes, then here's a great FREEBIE just for you! Use this FREE Christmas and Holidays Around the World STEM Challenge Passport to track your students' progress! It works well with my Christmas Around the World STEM Challenges BUNDLE and Holidays Around the World STEM Challenges BUNDLE. Included are five pages that you can
2nd - 5th
Engineering
Exploring Space and NASA Virtual Field Trip Astronomy Activity Digital Resource
Bring the excitement of space exploration right into your classroom with this interactive digital resource! Perfect for upper elementary and middle school, this virtual field trip takes students on an amazing journey to space and NASA sites through 2 digital choice boards and 10 open-ended writing and discussion slides designed for reflection and comprehension. Topics and Activities include:Training to become an AstronautExploring Newton's Laws of Motion in spaceTour of the International Space S
4th - 7th
Astronomy, Engineering, Science
Sphero ® Activities Build a Robot STEM Night Activity Bolt Exploring Technology
This paper STEM activity / craft is the perfect way for students to learn about how robots work! If they love to code with robots like Sphero®, they may have wondered what's inside the robot that makes it work. This activity helps students learn about many of the electrical and mechanical components found inside educational robots! ✅ What You'll Get ✅ Teacher overview and lesson planOne-page overview "Inside the Sphero®" - includes overview on how a robot ball like Sphero works and some of it
2nd - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
Ice Cream in a Bag STEM | How Does Liquid Turn Into Ice Cream? | Summer For K-3
🍦 Ice Cream in a Bag STEM | How Does Liquid Turn Into Ice Cream? (Kindergarten–Grade 2)Turn science into a delicious experiment with this fun, hands-on Ice Cream in a Bag STEM activity! Students explore how liquids change into solids while creating their own ice cream using simple materials. This resource guides learners to predict, mix, observe, and explain changes, as outlined in the challenge on page 3, where they investigate how to turn liquid into ice cream and what helps it freeze fast
PreK - 4th
Engineering, General Science, Other (Science)
Moon Phases STEM | Why Does the Moon Change Shape? | A Hands-On Space For K-3rd
🌙 Moon Phases STEM | Why Does the Moon Change Shape? (Kindergarten–Grade 2) Take students on an exciting space science adventure with this engaging Moon Phases STEM activity! Learners explore why the moon appears to change shape throughout the month while building and testing their own moon phase models using hands-on investigation and observation. This interactive resource guides students to predict, model, observe, record, and explain how sunlight creates the different moon phases seen in
PreK - 4th
Engineering, General Science, Other (Science)
Also included in: Space Science STEM Bundle | Hands-On Space Activities For K - 3rd
Day & Night STEM - Why does Earth have day and night| A Hands-On Space For K-3rd
🌍☀️ Day & Night STEM | Why Does Earth Have Day and Night? (Kindergarten–Grade 2)Help students explore one of Earth’s most important patterns with this engaging Day & Night STEM activity! Learners discover how Earth’s rotation creates day and night while building and testing simple Earth and Sun models through hands-on investigation. This interactive resource guides students to predict, model, observe, rotate, and record what happens when Earth spins. Using a flashlight as the Sun and a ball
PreK - 4th
Engineering, General Science, Other (Science)
Also included in: Space Science STEM Bundle | Hands-On Space Activities For K - 3rd
Rainbow STEM – Exploring Light & Color A Hands-On Science & Engineering For 3rd
🌈✨ Rainbow STEM – Exploring Light & Color A Hands-On Science & Engineering Challenge (Grades 3–9)Bring the science of light to life with this engaging, hands-on STEM challenge where students explore how white light separates into a rainbow! In this interactive investigation, learners design and build a working model or experiment that demonstrates how light bends and forms a spectrum. This resource guides students step-by-step through the Engineering Design Process while building a deep unders
3rd - 9th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, General Science
Also included in: Light & Color STEM Bundle | Explore, Mix & Discover Science (Grades 3–9)
Easter Jelly Bean Catapults: Exploring Forces and Motion!
Jelly Bean catapults is an awesome hands-on engineering project that can be used before, during, or after Easter. Students will learn about simple machines, specifically levers, as they explore, design, and test their Jelly Bean catapult. Students will also be given opportunities to modify their design and test for both distance and accuracy, allowing them to experience the Engineering Design Process. During this investigation students will learn about Newton's 1st Law of Motion and the relation
2nd - 7th
Engineering, Measurement
STEM Volcano Investigations: Exploring Earth's Fiery Forces Grades: 3rd-6th
STEM Volcano Investigations: "Exploring Earth's Fiery Forces"Engage your 3rd-6th grade students with this comprehensive Volcanoes Hypothesis Worksheet and lesson designed to deepen their understanding of volcanoes through scientific inquiry. This resource combines foundational Earth science concepts with critical thinking skills by guiding students to formulate and test hypotheses related to volcanic eruptions. What’s Included:- Student-friendly Volcanoes Hypothesis Worksheet - Clear instruc
3rd - 6th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, General Science
STEM/STEAM Choice Board 3 - Google Docs Version
Editable Google Doc, with optional prep, my STEM/STEAM Choice Board #3. It's simple because it works! Used for subs, differentiation, classroom management, and engagement. In this resource:Cover page with tips & tricks Google Doc Choice Board - ready to add to an assignment Topics highlighted: Engineering - The design process, planning, revision Design - Architecture, bridges, digital tools, visual arts Math - Decimals, percentages, logic, finances SEL - Collaboration, careers, goals, self-e
4th - 9th
Biology, Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-LS2-2
, MS-ETS1-4
+3
STEM/STEAM Choice Board 4 (Hands-on column) - Google Docs Version
Editable Google Doc, with minimal prep, my STEM/STEAM Choice Board #4. It's simple because it works! Used for subs, differentiation, classroom management, and engagement. In this resource:Cover page with tips & tricks Google Doc Choice Board - ready to add to an assignment Topics highlighted: Engineering - The design process, planning, revision Design - Architecture, bridges, digital tools, visual arts Math - Decimals, percentages, logic, finances SEL - Collaboration, careers, goals, self-es
4th - 9th
Biology, Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
CCSS, NGSS
CCRA.L.4
, MS-ETS1-2
, MS-LS2-2
+4
STEM/STEAM Choice Board 5 - Google Docs Version
This is the Google Docs version of my STEM/STEAM Choice Board #5. It's simple because it works, and it's an easy resource for students to use with a no-prep option for teachers. In this resource:Cover page with tips & tricks Google Doc Choice Board - ready to add to an assignment *This choice board has an emphasis on math concepts that are often overlooked: financial literacy, venn diagrams, self-reflection, etc. This editable STEM Choice Board is designed to keep every student engaged, producti
4th - 9th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Financial Literacy
NGSS
MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
STEM/STEAM Choice Board 6 - Google Docs Version
Editable Google Doc, with optional prep, my STEM/STEAM Choice Board #6. It's simple because it works! Used for subs, differentiation, classroom management, and engagement. In this resource:Cover page with tips & tricks Google Doc Choice Board - ready to add to an assignment Topics highlighted: Engineering - The design process, planning, revision Design - Architecture, bridges, digital tools, visual arts Math - Decimals, percentages, logic, finances SEL - Collaboration, careers, goals, self-e
4th - 9th
Biology, Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-LS2-2
, MS-ETS1-4
+3
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