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Nonfiction Genre Unit Study: PBL, Choice board, texts, 5es, experiment
Nonfiction Genre Unit Study DescriptionThe Nonfiction Genre Unit Study invites upper elementary students to become researchers, investigators, and truth-seekers. In this unit, students explore how nonfiction texts help us understand the real world through facts, explanations, and true stories. They learn that nonfiction isn’t just about reading information—it’s about discovering, organizing, and communicating knowledge clearly and purposefully. The unit begins by introducing students to the
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies
Density Tower Lab | Montessori Chemistry Experiment | Hands-On Science for Upper
Turn abstract chemistry into a memorable hands-on experience with this Density Tower Lab. Designed for grades 4–6, this activity shows students how liquids and solids behave based on their density, making particle theory both visible and engaging. Students layer liquids such as honey, dish soap, water, and oil in a clear jar, then test different solids (coin, bead, paperclip, grape, popcorn kernel) to see where each one settles. By observing the separation of liquids and the placement of so
4th - 9th
Basic Principles, Chemistry, Physics
Light Signals STEM
Light STEM Challenge - Oh no! The new boat route has boats traveling close to the shallow water. In this STEM challenge, students will learn some of the practical uses for light signals. Build a tall light signal to warn the boaters of the dangerous area. They will use their creative thinking to solve the challenge of building a light house that is at least 18" tall using the available supplies. Students must stick to a budget. This STEM meets NGSS standards.
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1st - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering
Also included in: STEM Activities Bundle
Halloween STEM Challenge: Rube Goldberg Ghost Catcher | Engineering Design MS6-8
Halloween STEM Challenge: Rube Goldberg Ghost Catcher | Engineering Design Process ActivityEngage your students with a spooky, hands-on Halloween STEM challenge! In this activity, students become engineers for the day as they design a Rube Goldberg-style contraption to catch a ghost using simple, everyday classroom materials. Perfect for middle school science, STEM, and design thinking lessons, this challenge emphasizes critical thinking, creativity, and the full Engineering Design Process. W
5th - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+3
Save the Ice Cube! – A Cool Insulation STEM Challenge for Curious Scientists
Turn your classroom into a science lab with this hands-on insulation experiment that gets students designing, testing, measuring, and thinking like real engineers! In Save the Ice Cube!, students investigate which materials keep ice from melting the longest while practicing scientific observation, data collection, and critical thinking. Save the Ice Cube Perfect for upper elementary and middle school, this engaging STEM activity walks students through the full scientific process: ✔ Choosing i
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, General Science, Other (Science)
Newton’s Laws: A Fairy Tale Adventure | STEM + Depth & Complexity Lesson Plan
This lesson makes science fun and easy to understand with the story Newton’s Laws: A Fairy Tale Adventure by Sarah Allen. Students will: Read and discuss the story to learn about Newton’s Three Laws of Motion Try hands-on experiments with balls, toy cars, and rolling chairs Build a STEM rocket to see Newton’s Laws in action Use Depth & Complexity thinking tools to ask big questions and find patterns ✍️ Reflect, share, and explore extension ideas that connect science to real life
2nd - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Literature
Chocolate on the Brain
Students will learn they have a part of the brain that controls urges and wants called the hypothalamus, while another part of the brain controls rational, logical thoughts, the frontal-lobe, and either part can have an effect on the other; students will learn to manage their impulsive behaviors and understand that reasonable thoughts can lead to better choices.
4th - 7th
Anatomy, Basic Principles, Character Education
Convection Currents Lab | Montessori Science Experiment | Particle Movement
Make invisible particle movement visible with this engaging Convection Currents Lab! Designed for grades 4–6, this hands-on experiment demonstrates how heat energy affects particle motion by comparing warm and cold water. Students drop food coloring into both jars and observe the differences in how the color spreads, creating a vivid example of convection currents . Perfect for: Montessori classrooms – simple setup and a built-in control of error for independent exploration. Homeschool fami
4th - 8th
Basic Principles, Chemistry, General Science
Dry Ice Science: States of Matter Experiments That WOW! Holy Cow!
Want to blow your students’ minds while teaching science concepts that stick? ❄️ This Dry Ice States of Matter STEM Resource transforms your classroom into a science lab of wonder—while giving you everything you need to teach, assess, and engage! ✨ What’s Included Editable Slides – ready-to-go presentations to introduce and explain states of matter. Vocabulary Cards – reinforce key terms with visuals and definitions. Exit Tickets – quick checks for understanding at the end of the lesson.
PreK - 12th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
Lab Safety PBL
The State Department of Education and Student Safety has just notified Middle School Science teachers of their current investigation into Science Lab Safety... Students will learn about Lab Safety as they creatively explore and complete this PBL.
3rd - 12th
Basic Principles, General Science, Other (Science)
Engaging Arctic Google Slides | Animal Adaptation for Google Classroom™
Engage your students with this dynamic Arctic Google Slides resource!Looking for a comprehensive resource to explore the Arctic? These guided Google Classroom Slides are perfect for helping your students learn about Arctic habitats, animals, and adaptations. Dive into the world of the Arctic through a variety of fun and challenging activities. What's Included: ⭐️ Vibrant Google Slides Presentations: Captivating visuals that bring the Arctic biome to life, making learning both fun and acces
2nd - 4th
Basic Principles, Biology, Environment
NGSS
2-LS4-1
, 3-LS4-2
Engaging Animal Habitat and Camouflage Google Slides | Google Classroom™
Engage your students with this dynamic Google Slides Bundle!This comprehensive package is ideal for Google Classroom™ and features a range of interactive activities that focus on desert animal and plant life. There are also slides that explore woodland animals and their unique habitat, and slides that explore camouflage. What's Included:⭐️ Vibrant Google Slides Presentations: Captivating visuals bring the desert and woodland biome to life, making learning fun and accessible. ⭐️ Interactive Acti
2nd - 4th
Basic Principles, Biology
NGSS
3-LS4-3
, 2-LS4-1
, 3-LS4-2
Do You Believe in Jack Frost? Crystal, Ice, Winter STEM Activity w/ A.I. Chatbot
❄Looking for Water --> Ice Crystals & the Importance of Water Fun FrAIday (that's Friday with some A.I. in it 😉) STEM activity that check multiple boxes including a January theme, Science, Artificial Intelligence, Winter Folklore, Multi-cultural, and Reading & Summarizing Skills? Looking for a safe way to incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) in your technology lessons or reading activity with your upper Elementary, Intermediate and Middle School students or homeschoolers, but wan
4th - 8th
Basic Principles, Computer Science - Technology, General Science
NGSS
3-ESS2-1
, 2-PS1-4
, MS-ESS2-1
+4
Push, Pull, Touch & Collide Science Labs | TEKS 2.7.A | Force & Motion
Bring force & motion to life with hands-on labs designed specifically for 2nd grade TEKS 2.7.A! This science investigation pack helps students explain how objects push on each other and may change shape when they touch or collide — through engaging, kid-friendly experiments. Students will explore how objects: ✔ Push each other ✔ Touch and change shape ✔ Collide and move ✔ Can be pushed by air These interactive labs build real science understanding with simple materials, clear teacher dire
2nd - 5th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
Woodland Google Slides and Printable Design Resources | Google Classroom™ Bundle
Spark Creativity and Innovation with Woodland Animal Design Activities!Are you ready to dive into the fascinating world of animal adaptations and climate change? Our Woodland Bundle invites students to unleash their creativity and envision future animals and their homes. There are biomimicry design challenges as well as Google Slides. One of the included resources is ideal for Google Classroom™ and explores woodland animals and their unique habitats. What's Included:⭐️ Vibrant Google Slides Pre
2nd - 3rd
Basic Principles, Biology, Environment
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-LS4-3
+1
Engaging Rainforest Activities Bundle | Google Classroom™ Printable Resources
Discover the Secrets of Rainforests! Inspiring Biology Lessons for All!This comprehensive package is ideal for Google Classroom™, featuring slides that explore rainforest animals and their unique habitats. Two printable resources are included: one focusing on biomimicry and the other on animal adaptations and climate change. The resources invite students to unleash their creativity and envision future animals, as well as using nature as inspiration for problem-solving and design challenges. What
2nd - 3rd
Basic Principles, Biology, Environment
NGSS
2-LS4-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Wilderness Warriors: Survival Skill 8 – First Aid for Survival
Teach kids to stay calm, think clearly, and take action in a crisis with this hands-on survival lesson. Survival Skill 8: First Aid for Survival is a printable, interactive guide that walks learners through basic emergency care skills using real-world scenarios, fun practice challenges, and smart safety tips. ✅ What’s Included: A kid-friendly first aid introduction 3 practical activities: 1. Make a Makeshift Splint (hands-on bandaging and support) 2. Create a Paracord Survival Bracele
2nd - 5th
Basic Principles, General Science, Health
Experiment Observation Record Sheet
My product is an Experiment Observation Record Sheet designed to help young students focus on scientific observation rather than interpretation. This resource guides students to record what they directly experience using their senses—what they see, hear, feel, and smell—instead of what they think is happening. The layout on page 1 includes clear sections for materials, steps, sensory observations, and changes noticed, along with a space for labeled drawings. This structure supports students
1st - 4th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, General Science
ACTIVITY: Ecological Organization Paper Model & Reading Resource | Color and B&W
This resource pairs well with this YT video on Ecological Organization.SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube Channel for new Episodes and FREE ResourcesYour students will love this hands-on activity as they explore Ecological Layers! "Life in an ecosystem is full of order. It’s organized in layers, each one is both complex, and connected. We call those layers the Levels of Ecological Organization. These layers include the individual living organism to the entirety of all living things on our planet; and und
5th - 8th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
Balloon Expansion Lab | Montessori Chemistry Experiment | States of Matter
Make the invisible world of particles and energy transfer visible with this hands-on Balloon Expansion Lab. Designed for grades 4–6, this experiment lets students observe how gas particles respond to temperature changes, deepening their understanding of states of matter and energy transfer. In this activity, students place a partially inflated balloon in warm water and watch it expand as the gas particles gain energy. Then, they place the same balloon in ice water and see it shrink as pa
3rd - 8th
Basic Principles, Chemistry, General Science
Engaging Camouflage Google Slides | Adaptation and Mimicry for Google Classroom™
Engage your students with this dynamic Camouflage Google Slides resource!Camouflage is an exciting topic! This package is ideal for Google Classroom™ and features a range of interactive activities that focus on camouflage, mimicry, and evolution. Did you know that the peppered moth changed their colour and got darker during the Industrial Revolution? During the Industrial Revolution, pollution darkened tree bark with soot, favouring dark-coloured moths, which became better camouflaged and thus m
2nd - 4th
Basic Principles, Biology, Environment
NGSS
2-LS4-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: Engaging Animal Habitat and Camouflage Google Slides | Google Classroom™
Lab Safety & Procedures Slides + Posters (30+ Slides, Editable, FREE)
🧪 Lab Safety & Procedures Slides + Posters (30+ Slides, Editable, FREE) Looking for a simple, effective way to teach lab safety AND reinforce it all year long?This resource includes 30+ clean, easy-to-use slides and quick reference posters designed to help you build a safe, structured, and high-functioning lab environment from day one. 👉 Best part: It’s 100% FREE. Because lab safety should be available to every teacher and every student. 📘 What You Get ✔️ 30+ Slide Presentation (Goog
5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
Also included in: AP Biology FULL YEAR MEGA BUNDLE – 119+ Resources | Complete Curriculum
Energy Choice Board
Students will pick an option from the choice board to complete using their knowledge of the types of energy learned in science.
1st - 12th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Environment
NGSS
MS-PS3-4
, MS-PS3-2
, MS-PS3-3
+2
Animal Needs and Habitat Checklist and Study Guide
A research and vocabulary worksheet that introduces key science concepts including habitats, ecosystems, climate, adaptations, predator/prey relationships, and animal survival needs. It can be used as a study guide.
5th - 9th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
Also included in: The Art of the Animal Farm - Project-Based Learning Unit
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