Elementary Holiday Basic Principles Resources for Microsoft
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Groundhog Day STEM Groundhog Day Science Groundhog Day Art & Shadow Activities
Celebrate Groundhog Day with a hands-on STEM challenge that’s creative & educational! Perfect for grades 2–8, this activity combines science, art, and engineering & math to explore the fascinating world of light and shadows. Students will love experimenting with angles and distances to create groundhog shadows, while adding a unique twist with “street art” shadow tracing. What’s the Groundhog Graffiti STEM Challenge all about?Students work individually or in teams to: Design and manipulate
2nd - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Visual Arts
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Sink or Float Pumpkin Investigation First Grade Science Worksheets & Activities
Spark curiosity with this Sink or Float Pumpkin Investigation for First Grade or Kindergarten! Students use their senses and test predictions with these hands-on pumpkin activities. This engaging resource guides students through the scientific process as they observe, predict, and test whether pumpkins sink or float. Get everything you need, including step-by-step teacher guide, projectable lesson slides, student book, posters and worksheets. CLICK ON THE PREVIEW BUTTON TO SEE IT ALL! ⭐ Wh
K - 2nd
Basic Principles, General Science, Writing
Tree Cutter and Planter Challenge/Game
This is a good activity for younger kids but there are activities for older students also. In this lesson you have discussion starters and then craft and activities as well as informational worksheets about The lumber industry and our consumption of lumber around the world. Each section can take about 30 minutes. The main portion of the activity is of coarse the Tree planters and Tree cutters Game. You need a large area to play. set up all of the cones about 2 feet from each other , half up and
PreK - 3rd
Basic Principles, Physical Education, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-ESS3-1
, K-ESS3-3
Also included in: Everything in My Store All 500 WS Activities, Crafts, Posters & More
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
Gingerbread House STEM Challenge - Christmas STEM Activity & Engineering Design
Looking for a Christmas STEM challenge that actually keeps students engaged? The Gingerbread House STEM Challenge is a festive, hands-on Christmas STEM activity designed for grades 5–8 that helps students apply the engineering design process in a fun, meaningful way. Students design, build, and test gingerbread houses while working through real engineering constraints—without extra planning or prep for you. With ready-to-use materials, NGSS alignment, and exciting hands-on testing, this ginger
5th - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
+1
Halloween Mixtures & Solutions Science Bundle | STEM Activities + Anchor Charts
Bring science to life this Halloween with a spooky + practical bundle that covers both hands-on experiments and concept mastery! This bundle includes 7 fun Halloween Science Mixtures Experiments PLUS a clear and colorful Mixtures & Solutions Anchor Chart & Worksheet to help students connect what they do in the lab to real science vocabulary. Resource 1: Halloween Science Mixtures Experiments 7 spooky STEM activities: fizzing potions, bubbling cauldrons, gooey slime, density jars, dissol
2nd - 5th
Basic Principles, General Science
Earth Day Virtual Science Experiment, Board Surface Mulch- Water Retention (3-5)
Virtual Science Experiment Surface Mulch (PowerPoint & Slides) 3-5 Earth DayCelebrate Earth Day by exploring an easy and accessible way to help flower beds retain moisture during a drought. This engaging virtual activity allows you to perform a science experiment with all the learning without the mess or stress! This activity can be completed whole group, in small groups, independently, or for homework virtually if you upload it to your online platform. Your plan for this activity will depend on
3rd - 5th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, General Science
Life Cycle Sequencing Activities | Sequencing Cut and Paste Worksheets K-2
Teach life cycles with this low-prep K-2 science activities pack! Students learn about plant and animal life cycles through anchor charts, short reading passages, vocabulary cards, sequencing cut-and-paste worksheets, labeling pages, writing practice, a compare page, and a quick check. This resource includes 8 life cycles: chicken, human life stages, ant, bee, apple tree, bean plant, fish, and butterfly. It is designed for Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and 2nd Grade science lessons, science centers,
K - 2nd
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
Also included in: Life Cycle Activities Bundle | Plants Animals Butterfly Science
Peeps Science Experiment: Fun & Engaging Science Activities 1st 2nd 3rd 4h Grade
Bring science to life with these fun and engaging Peeps Science Experiments! Students investigate how marshmallow chick candies change when exposed to different conditions while practicing observation, prediction, and scientific thinking. This resource includes 7 exciting experiments that explore dissolving, floating, melting, color diffusion, and engineering challenges. Perfect for spring science lessons, Easter STEM activities, and inquiry-based learning.Students will love watching the Peep
1st - 4th
Basic Principles, Other (Science)
Christmas Science Experiments: Fun and Engaging Holiday STEM Activities for Kids
Christmas Science Experiments – 12 Hands-On Holiday STEM Activities!Bring the magic of Christmas into your classroom with this exciting set of 12 hands-on Christmas Science Experiments! Designed for young learners, these activities are simple, engaging, and perfect for building curiosity during the holiday season. Each experiment comes with materials lists, step-by-step directions, kid-friendly “What’s Happening?” science explanations, and real-photo image prompts to support visual learners.
K - 3rd
Basic Principles, Chemistry, General Science
Corn & Agriculture Science Lab | Germination & Plant Structure (Grades 3–6)
Bring life science to life with this hands-on corn germination and plant structure lab! Students explore how environmental conditions affect seed growth, collect data, and connect structure to function through engaging visuals and activities. Perfect for upper elementary or middle school classrooms, this complete resource includes everything from setup to analysis — no prep required! What’s IncludedTeacher Edition Cover Page & Teacher Notes Materials & Safety Guidelines Pre-Lab Driving Quest
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, Environment, Other (Science)
Easter Candy Lab Stations for Sci Method, Measurement and Graphing!
I will be using this the week leading up to Easter break. It consists of three separate labs in which the students will rotate. Each lab will take a class period, maybe a bit more. You could use all three or just pick and choose depending on how much time you had or how much candy you would like to purchase. At this point in the year, I feel students could use a refresher on basic lab skills such as measurement, graphing, and scientific method terminology. I will be using jellybeans for the firs
5th - 10th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
THIRD GRADE: Halloween Division Word Problem Knockout Game
This Halloween division word problem knockout game will help your students improve their problem solving skills while having fun solving these Halloween word problems! This knockout game comes with division word problem slides, answer slides, and knockout slides. Finally,included is a link to make a copy, add, or delete slides. Geared for third gradebut can be used as a review in fourth and fifth grades as well as early intervention, special education, and homeschool students.
3rd
Basic Principles, Mental Math
CCSS
3.OA.A.3
How Candy Is Made: Candy Chemistry Reading Passages, Comprehension Questions
Explore the science of candy with a complete, print-and-go mini-unit that blends chemistry, physics, and reading comprehension. Students learn how temperature, crystallization, and gelling agents transform simple sugar into chocolate, gummies, hard candies, and cotton candy. You’ll get 4 engaging reading passages (with questions, vocab, and answer keys), a Candy Process Diagram activity, discussion prompts, exit tickets, and a 10-question mixed-format quiz. Perfect for science, ELA integr
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, Reading, Reading Strategies
Valentine's Day Sensory/Science Preschool Lesson Plans
Valentine Sensory & Science Lesson Plans for PreschoolThis Valentine-themed sensory and science collection invites preschoolers to investigate, explore, and experiment through hands-on play. Each activity supports early STEM thinking, fine motor development, and sensory processing while keeping children engaged and curious. Activities IncludedValentine Kinetic Sand Tray – A tactile tray for molding, scooping, tracing, and imaginative play.Fizzing Hearts – A simple science experiment that explore
PreK
Basic Principles, General Science
Turkey Habitat Biome Dioramas – Animals, Ecosystems
Bring ecosystems to life with a hands-on 3D turkey habitat diorama project! In this complete science lesson, students research a biome where wild turkeys can live, then design a shoebox diorama that shows a healthy ecosystem with plants, animals, landforms, and water sources. Over 2–3 class periods, learners move step-by-step from background reading to planning, sketching, building, labeling, and writing about their model. They explore key concepts like habitat vs. biome vs. ecosystem, produc
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, Environment, General Science
Scientific Investigation: Which Pie Stays Fresher? | Variables & Data Lab
Bring the scientific method to life with this engaging, real-world lab! Students act as scientists testing which type of pie — apple, pumpkin, or pecan — stays freshest over time. They’ll identify variables, form hypotheses, record data, graph results, and write conclusions. This download includes everything you need for a complete science investigation lesson: ✅ Teacher + Student Editions (22 cards total) ✅ Step-by-step Procedure + Setup Diagram ✅ Editable Data Tables & Blank Line Graphs
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, General Science, Other (Science)
Preschool Sensory/Science Lesson Plans: Christmas
Christmas Sensory & Science FunCelebrate the magic of the holiday season with this joyful collection of Christmas‑themed sensory and science activities for preschoolers ages 3–5. These hands‑on experiences invite children to scoop, squeeze, pour, predict, and explore while building foundational STEM skills and strengthening fine motor development. Whether you're setting up a discovery center or adding a festive twist to your science block, these activities spark curiosity and merry learning. Can
PreK
Basic Principles, Social Emotional Learning
The Haunted Lab: STEM Circuit Challenge + 4 Free Posters & 2 Coloring Pages
Turn your classroom into a Haunted Lab! In this high-engagement STEM circuit challenge, students act as spooky scientists, wiring batteries, LEDs, buzzers, and switches to bring a haunted house to life—a perfect blend of Halloween fun and real science. The lesson covers closed vs. open circuits, conductors/insulators, and energy transfer with crystal-clear procedures, diagrams, data tables, analysis prompts, and assessment tools. To make setup effortless and eye-catching, you’ll also get 4
4th - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Physical Science
Candy Corn Investigations - Science Lab Skills Practice for Fall Fun
Want to have your students practice lab skills while having some holiday fun? Try out these candy corn activities. The first activity has the students try to determine the mass of a single candy corn. Definitely have a range of acceptable masses for a single candy corn for the package that you have. The second activity has students trying out different liquids (I typically use hot and cold water, ethanol, white vinegar, and apple cider vinegar) to determine which best dissolves a candy corn.
4th - 7th
Basic Principles, General Science, Measurement
Valentine’s Day Scientific Method Activity | Conversation Hearts Graphing Lab |
Make Valentine’s Day sweet and meaningful with this hands-on scientific method and graphing activity using classic conversation hearts! Students review each step of the scientific method as they sort and count the different colors in a box of conversation hearts. They’ll then use their data to create a bar graph—perfect practice for graphing, analyzing results, and drawing conclusions. This printable and digital activity is ready to use—just add conversation hearts! A teacher-led PowerPoint pres
4th - 9th
Basic Principles, Math, Science
Preschool Sensory/Science Lesson Plans: Halloween
Spooky Science & Sensory Play: Halloween Activities for Preschoolers (Ages 3–5)Celebrate the magic of October with this hands-on set of Halloween-themed sensory and science activities designed to spark curiosity and delight in young learners. These interactive lessons blend tactile exploration, early STEM concepts, and imaginative play to support fine motor development, inquiry skills, and classroom engagement. Ghostly Ice Melt Children rescue frozen toys in ghost ice cubes by exploring melting
PreK
Basic Principles, Social Emotional Learning
Mini Pumpkin Parachutes-Halloween STEAM activity
This PowerPoint presentation includes all the information to set up your Halloween Activity with your students. First you will gauge their prior knowledge on engineers and parachutes, then let students' construct their own parachute with the listed materials!
2nd - 5th
Basic Principles, Visual Arts
How to catch a leprechaun, science experiment
My kindergartners have LOVED this project. We have been having "Landon the Leprechaun visit us at night "messing up" our classroom. This activity introduces the students to the scientific method while also promoting team work, creativity, and practices their writing. In this activity the students will go through every step of the scientific method and complete their experiment to see if they can catch the leprechaun. For example, the problem is that the leprechaun keeps "messing" up our classroo
K - 2nd
Basic Principles, Science
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