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Boat Float STEM Challenge – Forces, Motion & Transport Engineering | Grades K–8
In the Boat-to-Shore Transport STEM Challenge, students become marine and mechanical engineers as they design a system that safely moves cargo or passengers from a floating boat to the shoreline without tipping, spilling, or sinking. This real-world engineering scenario blends buoyancy, stability, force and motion, and systems design as students solve a transportation challenge using only simple classroom materials. This engaging, low-prep STEM project is perfect for STEM labs, science class
K - 8th
Engineering, For All Subjects, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Boat Float STEM Challenge – Buoyancy Engineering Design Activity | Grades K–8
In the Paper Lifeboat STEM Challenge, students become marine engineers as they design and build a lifeboat made entirely from paper and simple classroom materials that can safely float and carry passengers (cargo). This hands-on STEM challenge introduces students to buoyancy, displacement, stability, and structural design while using the Engineering Design Process to solve a real-world survival problem. This engaging, low-prep STEM activity is perfect for STEM labs, science classrooms, engi
K - 8th
Engineering, For All Subjects, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Floating Device Summer STEM Activity and Buoyancy End of the Year Challenge
Looking for a hands-on June STEM Activity to keep your 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade students engaged at the end of the year? This fun buoyancy STEM challenge gets students designing, building, testing, and improving a floatie that can hold a doll without sinking. Perfect for May, June, July, summer school, STEM camp, makerspace, or end of year science activities, this low-prep resource helps students explore sinking, floating, buoyancy, engineering design, and problem-solving in a memorable way
2nd - 5th
Engineering
THINKSgiving: STEM Parade Activity Grades 3-5
Build your students’ skills and background knowledge with these four themed activities that will take their thinking to new heights! Time: 15–20 minutes each Grade(s): 3–5 Subject area(s): Science, Technology, Engineering, Math Vocabulary: Variable (Science), Prototype (Engineering) Skills: CuriosityCollaborationCommunicationCreative ThinkingCritical ThinkingPerseveranceSelf-Direction
3rd - 5th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Graphic Arts
William Wordsworth's I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud Poetry Mini Activity and Key
Sometimes a field of flowers is all the therapy you need. This two-page activity floats students into William Wordsworth’s dreamy meditation on nature, memory, and the emotional power of daffodils. With guided analysis and work with summary/translation, students will explore how imagery, tone, and structure transform a solitary stroll into a lifelong source of joy. Perfect for poetry units, Romanticism, or “Let’s talk about feelings and flowers” days, this resource helps students connect poetic
5th - 12th
Balanced Literacy, Close Reading, Literature
STEM challenge #4 build a boat
In this challenge, the students will use household items to construct a boat that will float. All instructions are included and it can be shared easily through Google Classroom.
4th - 8th
Engineering
Balloons Over Broadway - Non Fiction Newspaper Writing Assignment
Discover a captivating learning experience with our engaging resources inspired by "Balloons Over Broadway" and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade! Perfect for individual research or collaborative group projects via Google Classroom, this set is ideal for 3rd-grade GT students. Updated with a text features anchor chart, a class newspaper example, newsletter templates, and printable research options—making learning both fun and educational! Check out our blog for other fun ideas.
3rd - 6th
Informational Text, Writing
Caesar's English 1 Lessons 19 & 20 Folder with 9 Components
This folder has items to compliment Caesar's English 1 by Michael & Myriam Thompson. This Google Folder contains: a Google Doc giving students directions for participating in a Caesar's English 1 Celebration/Vocabulary Paradea Google Form Quiz for Lessons 11 - 20 (This digital quiz grades itself.)a Google Slideshow Presentation for lesson 19 stems with writing & discussion promptsa Google Slideshow Presentation for lesson 20 vocabulary and an assignmentlessons 20, 18, 16, 14, 12 vocabulary wor
3rd - 6th
Vocabulary
CCSS
CCRA.L.4
, CCRA.L.5
, CCRA.L.6
Also included in: Caesar's English 1 Bundle Lessons 11 - 20 Folders
Lunar New Year Activity STEM Stop Motion Animation Digital Resource Technology
These digital stop motion animation projects have become one of my most loved activities! In this activity, students will create a scene for Lunar New Year! What can YOUR students create? Using the animals of the Chinese zodiac, or a dragon or lion, students can create a dance, a parade, or a celebration festival from their imaginations. This project walks students through the process and includes everything they need to create their animation! Students can work independently or in pairs to cre
3rd - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Earth Sciences
Thanksgiving from Another Point of View — Creative Writing Lesson Middle School
Focus: Point of View • Voice • Tone • Personification Grades: 6–8 | Time: 1 class period | Format: Print & Digital 🍁 Product DescriptionGive your students a fresh voice this Thanksgiving! In “Thanksgiving from Another Point of View,” middle school writers take on the role of a non-human character or object—the turkey, the parade balloon, the pumpkin pie, even the wishbone—to tell their version of the holiday story. This low-prep, high-engagement writing activity brings together creativit
4th - 8th
Creative Writing, Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository
Also included in: Thanksgiving Week ELA Bundle – 3 Creative Middle School Writing Lessons
November Fall Science Activity - Mayflower & Mishoon Thanksgiving STEM Challenge
Day Before Thanksgiving Break Activity – Mini Mayflower & Mini Mishoon STEM Challenge (Print + Digital) Looking for day before Thanksgiving break activities that are meaningful, collaborative, and fun? This Mini Mayflower / Mini Mishoon Thanksgiving STEM Challenge combines science, engineering, and social-emotional learning as kids design water transportation for the Pilgrims and Native Americans! Kids will use creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills to design a floating boat that hold
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
November Lego Challenges
Engaging K-5 November LEGO challenges are included for all skill levels.This resource seamlessly integrates key STEM and engineering concepts.Detailed teacher guides, historical talking points, and reflection pages are provided.It is a complete, ready-to-use kit for memorable, hands-on holiday learning.K-2 Challenges (Goals: Balance & Stability, Form & Function, Structural Integrity, Buoyancy & Capacity):Balancing TurkeyWearable Pilgrim HatSturdy Wigwam ShelterFloating Mayflower Ship3-5 Challeng
PreK - 5th
Engineering, For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific
STEM Challenge - Flower Frenzy Print and Paperless Bundle
Valentine’s Day STEM Challenge activities should be more than just a craft or activity to pass the time! Even if your kids don't exchange cards, you can use kindness cards to inspire your classroom community (included in resource). The basic premise:Individually or in partners/groups, students will design and build a uniquely talented bouquet of flowers! This STEM challenge actually contains four challenge prompts that can be taken separately or simultaneously in groups: Floating FlowersFluff
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
STEM Challenge: Flower Frenzy 1:1 Paperless Version
Looking for Valentine’s Day activities that your students will love but are more than just a craft or activity to pass the time? This Valentine’s STEM Challenge (or STEAM Challenge) will keep your students engaged in brain-busting work disguised as fun! The basic premise: Individually or in partners/groups, students will design and build a uniquely talented bouquet of flowers! This STEM challenge actually contains four challenge prompts that can be taken separately or simultaneously in groups:
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
November Activities BUNDLE | Reading, Writing & Logic Puzzles
Make November meaningful and engaging with this November Activities BUNDLE! Packed with reading comprehension passages, creative writing prompts, logic puzzles, and project-based learning challenges, this collection will keep your students excited and learning all month long. What’s Included: Native American Heritage Month reading + literacy activities Day of the Dead activities with a Coco Movie Guide King Tut Day & Tongue Twister Day challenges Veterans Day and USMC Day literacy tasks Fibon
4th - 7th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Informational Text
CCSS
RI.4.1
, RI.5.1
, RI.6.1
+2
Caesar's English 2 Lessons 19 & 20 Google Folder
Lesson 19 Stems Slideshow for Whole-class lesson to use in class on Promethean Board/projector screen or on shared screen in ZoomStem Visual Clues Art or Technology ActivityCollaborative Lesson 20 Vocabulary Slideshow for EpithetVocabulary Words in Large Font for matching activities and word wallsLesson 19 Stems Slideshow for Whole-class lesson to use in class on Promethean Board/projector screen or on shared screen in ZoomTwo digital quizzes (one stem quiz 11-19 & one vocabulary quiz 12-20)Myst
4th - 7th
Vocabulary
CCSS
CCRA.L.4
Also included in: Caesar’s English 2 Lessons 11-20 BUNDLE 5 Google Folders
Introduction to Coding in Python - 38 LESSONS | Computer Science & Programming
Try out this comprehensive lesson on Python programming and coding! It covers everything educators need to know about Python, explaining concepts in detail. This resource is perfect for beginners, as it provides a clear, easy-to-teach, and easy-to-learn approach. This is a GOOGLE DRIVE BUNDLE with over 100 Slides.▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧ The Following Are Included in This Curriculum✤ Google Slides Lessons▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧ Format & Features✤ Google Slides✤ Editable ✤ Interactive ✤ B
4th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Computer Science - Technology, Instructional Technology
STEM Survival At Sea Scenario | Critical & Creative Thinking | Problem Solving
Survival At Sea Challenge | Critical & Creative Thinking | STEM Survival ActivityEngage your students in deep thinking, problem-solving, and real-world application with this exciting Survival At Sea Challenge!Students are placed in a high-stakes scenario where they are stranded at sea with limited resources and must design a system to survive.They will need to think like engineers, scientists, and problem-solvers as they plan for food, water, shelter, and safety.This open-ended activity is built
5th - 8th
For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific
Design Thinking Explanation, Project Challenges & Templates
Included in this product is a Google Slideshow featuring an overview of 12 design-thinking projects. The slideshow explains and discusses (in detail) what design thinking is and all its steps (empathize, define, ideate, prototype, and test). This is a great slideshow to play for students in your classroom who are new (or advanced) in the design thinking process. All templates are editable. Choose to MAKE A COPY for each student in Google Classroom or whatever LMS you are using. Projects include:
5th - 12th
For All Subjects
Design Thinking Explanation, Project Challenges & Templates
Included in this product is a Google Slideshow featuring an overview of 12 design-thinking projects. The slideshow explains and discusses (in detail) what design thinking is and all its steps (empathize, define, ideate, prototype, and test). This is a great slideshow to play for students in your classroom who are new (or advanced) in the design thinking process. All templates are editable. Choose to MAKE A COPY for each student in Google Classroom or whatever LMS you are using. Projects include:
5th - 12th
For All Subjects
Memorial Day + IB Learner Profile Bundle | Slideshow Notes Activities Gr. 6 7 8
Two of the most meaningful lessons you can teach in one bundle — and they belong together. Memorial Day asks students to think about sacrifice, service, and what it means to act with courage and conviction. The IB Learner Profile asks students to examine who they are and who they want to become. Put them side by side and you have a unit that hits every character education standard your school has and actually stays with students long after the bell. This bundle includes both complete resources
4th - 10th
Handwriting, U.S. History, Writing
Civil War Simulation: The Union Divided | No-Prep, All-Inclusive Activity
Struggling to make the complex causes of the Civil War stick with your students? Tired of lectures that fall flat? This all-inclusive, print-and-go simulation is your secret weapon for bringing history to life.This resource is the definition of "no-frills" for the teacher but delivers a high-impact, deeply engaging experience for students. While you enjoy a simple, low-prep setup, your class will be buzzing with debate, strategy, and "aha!" moments as they experience the rising tensions that spl
4th - 12th
Black History, Other (Social Studies), U.S. History
NGSS 4-PS3-1 Energy and Speed 5E Digital INB DISTANCE LEARNING
This digital interactive notebook is written to align with NGSS 4-PS3-1. The tabs lead students through a 5E Lesson Plan. Through this journey students will do two close readings with questions: one on What is Energy and the other is on Potential and Kinetic Energy. Students explore Speed and Energy with two Science Labs entitled Lab 1 Penny on Flat Surface and Lab 2 Marble Speed. Students will analyze charts and create their own chart. They will be asked to analyze and interpret the
3rd - 6th
English Language Arts, Physical Science, Physics
CCSS, NGSS
RI.4.1
, RI.4.3
, W.4.2
+1
Rover Terrain STEM Sprint – Mobility Engineering Preview | Grade 5
In the Rover Terrain Preview Mobility Challenge flex sprint, students become ground mobility engineers as they design and test a wheeled rover payload system across an uneven terrain track — previewing the Mars rover integration challenges of Q2 with a focus on payload security and mobility efficiency. Set inside the STEAM Lab Design Academy narrative, this flex-week sprint applies the efficiency ratio thinking from Q1 to a new mobility engineering context. What Students Will Do* Build a simple
5th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 5-PS2-1
+1
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