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Solving Real world Problems 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, Solving Real world Problems. 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
Basic Principles, Engineering, General Science
IB PYP Provocation Concept Story Mats | How the World Works Grades K-3
LOOK and WONDER Discussion Mats for IB PYP | Inquiry-Based Provocations for Early YearsLooking for engaging IB PYP provocation tools that spark curiosity, support inquiry-based learning, and develop oral language and thinking skills in young learners? These LOOK and WONDER Discussion Mats are your ready-to-use solution! Perfect for Pre-K to Grade 3, these printable mats feature high-engagement images that help you introduce concept-based inquiry, project-based learning, and student-led th
K - 3rd
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, General Science
Also included in: IB PYP Provocation Concept Story Mats | For Every Theme Grades K-3
STEM Story Mats | Build & Solve Challenges for Kindergarten & Grade 1
Boost problem-solving and creativity with these engaging STEM Story Mats! These 30 printable STEM challenge mats present students with story-driven scenarios, encouraging them to design, build, and test solutions using LEGO, blocks, craft materials, and more. Editable in Canva and PowerPoint. Each mat immerses students in real-world problem-solving through hands-on play and engineering design. Perfect for STEM centers, early finishers, morning work, or collaborative group challenges, t
K - 1st
Applied Math, Basic Principles, Physical Science
CCSS, NGSS
MP5
, K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
+1
Also included in: STEM Challenge Bundle 30+ Activities, Story Mats & STEM Posters (K–4)
105 Easy Maze Worksheets for Kids | Printable & Editable PDF PPT PNG | 8.5x11 in
Help your kids build problem-solving and fine motor skills with this fun and easy maze bundle! This resource includes 105 printable mazes perfect for Pre-K, Kindergarten, and early elementary students. What’s Included: 105 Maze Worksheets (Very Easy Level) Formats: PDF, PNG, PPT (Editable) Size: 8.5 x 11 inches Answer key included (with solution path) Cute and kid-friendly design Use it for: Morning work Early finishers Homework Travel activities Fun classroom brain breaks Ski
PreK - 1st
Basic Principles, Geometry, Graphic Arts
Invitation Design Process-Science
Today it is your turn to be scientists. You are going to be designing and solving your own problems with a partner to create and invitation.
1. Pass out homecoming parade and game invitation engineering
2. Go over assignment and rubric
3. Explain that they are solving the problem with their partner and everything is completely up to them.
4. Set out materials and allow students to start working after they have four different designs established.
4th
Basic Principles, Science
Logic Puzzles for Little Learners: 2-Lesson Series | Grades K-2 | Logic, Reason
🧩✨ Logic Puzzles for Little Learners: 2-Lesson Series | Grades K-2 | Elementary School | Reasoning, Logic, Visual Thinking, and Early Problem‑Solving Skills 🎉🌟 Product DescriptionLooking for a fun, no-prep way to build critical thinking, problem solving, and logical reasoning in your K–2 classroom? This 2-lesson logic puzzle series is designed to grow with your students — starting with simple “Which One Doesn’t Belong?” activities in Kindergarten and scaffolding all the way to mini-logic g
K - 2nd
Basic Principles, Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
Skittles Division
For this activity, students will solve the problem, "How do we share a bag of skittles equally?"
My 4th grade students have a great time working together to solve the problem, with a reward of eating the skittles at the end.
**With my classroom, I talk about the scientific method and creating step-by-step procedures. This math activity was created as a cross-curricular by including science.
**Answer key is not provided, as the answers will depend on the group of students and the number of
4th - 6th
Algebra, Basic Principles, Other (Math)
Small Group #5 - Science Vocabulary Puzzle Worksheet
It is said that there are no magic bullets in education. I disagree. I have had countless teachers use these vocabulary worksheets, ideal for small group work, with forty or so curriculum related words, with constant success.
*High interest / High motivation / High excitement
*Administrators walk in while students are working on the puzzle and most are too engaged to notice they're being observed
*Ideal for long double periods
*Puts spotlight on hard workers and team players
*Students are using
4th - 9th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Water Cycle Review Game | Earth Science FREE
Reinforce key water cycle concepts with this FREE interactive Water Cycle Review Game, designed to keep students engaged while checking understanding in a structured, low-prep format. This slideshow-based game works perfectly as an end-of-lesson review, test prep activity, or unit wrap-up. The game includes 20 core questions, bonus challenges, and a final wager round, helping students stay focused and motivated through the final slide. What Students Review Students apply and reinforce understan
5th - 10th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Environment
Mixtures & Solutions 5th Grade Jeopardy - Style Review Game - Science Test Prep
Looking for meaningful, no-prep science test prep for mixtures & solutions 4th, 5th, & 6th grade? This Mixtures & Solutions Jeopardy - Style Game Show gives students a fun, interactive way to practice essential physical science skills while reinforcing vocabulary, problem-solving, and real-world applications. With built-in scoring, editable questions, and an easy-to-navigate gameboard, this mixtures and solutions review is both teacher-friendly and highly engaging. This Mixtures & Solutions rev
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
NGSS
5-PS1-3
, 5-PS1-4
, 5-PS1-2
+1
Intro to Critical Thinking Writing in Science - Fun with Animal Sounds!
Thank you for checking out my store! This lesson is meant to introduce you to my teaching style.Time: 60-90 minutes Some quick bullet points of what this lesson includes: - Introduction slides to set the tone for thinking and working like a scientist - A general answer grading rubric for critical thinking questions (this rubric works best with open ended or exploratory questions that encourage thinking rather than the exact right answer) - Fun/strange animal sounds to engage students and make
5th - 10th
Basic Principles, General Science
CCSS
CCRA.W.1
, CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.SL.1
+7
ASTROPHYSICS - It's All Relative with Einstein
ASTROPHYSICS - This workshop follows on from Newton’s Fascinating Forces. After gaining an understanding of Newton’s Laws and the corresponding physics concepts, students are ready to take on Einstein’s theories. The workshop is run as a series of thought experiments, starting with his Annus Mirabalis and culminating in his most complex work, the Theory of General Relativity. By combining practical experiments with thought experiments the outcome from this workshop is a deeper understanding of
4th - 6th
Astronomy, Basic Principles, Physics
Also included in: PHYSICS BUNDLE - From Aristotle to Einstein
Sharks - PowerPoint & Activities
Sharks PowerPoint and Activities:
Learn all about sharks in this interactive PPT presentation. This nonfiction resource about sharks is full of information, photos, illustrations, videos, riddles, and fun facts. It’s designed for teachers, students, and parents! When it's over, challenge the kids with some higher level thinking activities designed to hone problem solving skills.
This shark PowerPoint also works extremely well as an independent reading resource for ipads, iphones, tablets, etc.
1st - 5th
Basic Principles, Science
Also included in: Ocean Life PowerPoint & Activities Bundle
Invertebrates - PowerPoint & Activities
Invertebrates PowerPoint and Activities:
Learn all about invertebrates in this interactive PPT presentation. This nonfiction resource about invertebrates is full of information, photos, illustrations, videos, riddles, and fun facts. It’s designed for teachers, students, and parents! When it's over, challenge the kids with some higher level thinking activities designed to hone problem solving skills.
This invertebrate PowerPoint also works extremely well as an independent reading resource for
2nd - 5th
Basic Principles, Science
First Week of School Science STEM Activity First Day of School Team Building
This Apple Wrecking Ball Back to School STEM Challenge is the perfect hands-on experience to launch your first week of school science activities while introducing or reinforcing Newton’s Third Law of Motion in a highly engaging way. Whether you're teaching upper elementary or middle school, this engineering challenge promotes team building, creative problem-solving, and critical thinking, ideal for the first day of school STEM activities or any beginning of the year science activities focuse
2nd - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Back to School STEM Activity First Day First Week of School Science Teamwork Fun
Looking for first week of school science activities that are hands-on, NGSS-aligned, and actually fun? The Apple Tree Catcher STEM Challenge is an engaging, collaborative build that’s perfect for your beginning of the year science activities, especially during apple season or fall themes. In this high-interest, low-prep activity, students work in teams to design and build a device to catch falling apples before they hit the ground. It’s a creative way to introduce (or reinforce) the engine
2nd - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
No-Prep Science Bell Ringers/Starters for Middle School FREEBIE
*This freebie is the first set of an 18 set, year long resource! The full resource is on my TPT Shop!* These science starters are a perfect no-prep resource for science teachers that need a quick activity for the start of class! Each set has 10 different science skills for students to work on over the course of two weeks. Skills include: observe, hypothesize, classify, interpret data, ect. These science starters have really helped me as a middle school science teacher! Students know that each
5th - 12th
Basic Principles, General Science, Other (Science)
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
30 Day Science Challenge for Kids | STEM Activities | Hands-On Science Workbook
30-Day Science Challenge for Kids The pages are not in color they are in black and whitedesigned to build curiosity, critical thinking, and STEM skills. Engage your students with 30 days of hands-on science activities designed to build curiosity, critical thinking, and STEM skills. Perfect for: ✔ Classroom use ✔ Homeschool learning ✔ Morning work ✔ STEM centers 🎯 WHAT’S INCLUDED ✔ 30 daily science activities ✔ Materials list for each activity ✔ Step-by-step instructions ✔ Observatio
1st - 5th
Basic Principles, General Science
Squishy Showdown | STEM Challenge | End of Year Activity | Grades 4-8
Students test, compare, and rank squishy toys using real data — then design their own. 8 pages: student packet + teacher guide + rubric. Low prep, high engagement. Just print and go! Your students are ALREADY obsessed with squishies. Now they'll use them for STEM. The Squishy Showdown turns squishy toys into a hands-on engineering challenge. Students work in teams as product testers — scoring squishies across four categories, analyzing data, choosing a winner backed by evidence, and designing th
4th - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering, General Science
CCSS, NGSS
4.MD.A.1
, 5.MD.A.1
, 6.SP.A.1
+16
STEM Activity - Design a Marble Run
STEM Challenge – Design a Marble Run!For 3rd–6th Grade | Hands-On | High-Engagement | Curriculum-LinkedGet your students thinking like engineers with this exciting, hands-on STEM challenge! In “Design a Marble Run,” pupils are tasked with planning, building, and testing a marble run using everyday classroom materials. This activity promotes creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving while exploring key scientific concepts like gravity and friction.✅ What’s Included: Task Card – Perf
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Physics
Also included in: BUNDLE: STEM Tasks
Sea Turtles - PowerPoint & Activities
Sea Turtles aka Marine Turtles PowerPoint and Activities:
Learn all about sea turtles in this interactive PPT presentation. This nonfiction resource about marine turtles is full of information, photos, illustrations, videos, riddles, and fun facts. It’s designed for teachers, students, and parents! When it's over, challenge the kids with some higher level thinking activities designed to hone problem solving skills.
This sea turtle PowerPoint also works extremely well as an independent readin
1st - 5th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Also included in: Ocean Life PowerPoint & Activities Bundle
Volume & Density Review Game | Mass, Volume & Density Practice
This Volume & Density Review Game is a free, interactive slideshow designed to help students review and apply key concepts in mass, volume, and density in a fun, collaborative way. Ideal for review days, formative assessment, or pre-quiz reinforcement, this game encourages teamwork, discussion, and reasoning—without turning the classroom into chaos. Unlike traditional Jeopardy-style games, students work quietly in small groups, recording answers together and explaining their thinking before answ
5th - 8th
Basic Principles, Physical Science, Science
Morning Work Starters | Bell Ringers & Fast Finishers | Set 3 | Daily Warm-Ups
✏️ Start Your Day Strong with Meaningful Morning Work! These daily starter activities are designed to get students thinking, focused, and ready to learn from the moment they walk in the door. Perfect for morning work, bell ringers, or fast finishers, this set keeps students engaged while reinforcing critical thinking and real-life skills. 🧠 What Students Practice: Critical thinking Writing and reflection Real-life problem solving Independent work habits 📦 What’s Included: ✔ Ready-
PreK - K
Basic Principles, Character Education, For All Subjects
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
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