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Thinking Cap Growth Mindset STEM Project
This resource is aimed at those studying growth mindset, metacognition, or classrooms that do STEM or Project Based Learning. It involves your students using basic materials to design and create a Thinking Cap. Using their imagination, students create a cap to wear and "purchase" items to design with (small budget of $15), so math is incorporated as well. Students will go through the design process, by drawing sketches, planning out their idea, and evaluating their design. What fun to make a
2nd - 5th
Engineering
Flip Calendar Bulletin Board Poster Set STEM Classroom Decor
Keep your classroom organized and visually engaging with this Hanging Flip Calendar Set Classroom Decor. Designed to make daily date updates simple and clear, it adds both function and style to your learning space while helping students stay connected to classroom routines. This hanging flip calendar set is a practical classroom decor piece that helps display the date in a way that is easy to see and update. Its interactive format makes it a useful addition to bulletin boards, learning walls, o
K - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Science
Engineering Design Process Worksheet – Grades 3–5 | ACCESS FM
ACCESS FM Product Design Worksheet – Scaffolded for Grades 3–5Help young designers think like real product engineers with this ACCESS FM Worksheet, specially scaffolded for grades 3–5! This printable resource breaks down the ACCESS FM framework (Appearance, Cost, Customer, Environment, Size, Safety, Function, Materials) into student-friendly language to guide thoughtful product evaluation and reflection. Whether your students are building a prototype, analyzing a solution, or explaining a fin
3rd - 5th
Basic Principles, Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-2
Lung Capacity Balloon STEM-How Big Can Your Lungs Blow? | Human Body For K - 2nd
🎈 Lung Capacity Balloon STEM | How Big Can Your Lungs Blow? | Hands-On Science Activity (K–2) Make science fun and active with this engaging Lung Capacity Balloon STEM Activity! Students will explore how their lungs work by testing how much air they can blow into a balloon and measuring the results. This hands-on investigation helps young learners understand breathing, lung function, and basic measurement skills in an exciting and interactive way. 🫁 What Students Will Learn Students will:
PreK - 3rd
Biology, Engineering, General Science
Plant STEM Activity - Parts of a Plant Life Cycle Plant Adaptations & Functions
Looking for an engaging way to teach plant life cycles, parts of a plant, needs, plant adaptations, functions, cells, photosynthesis, and/or genetics & heredity? This hands-on Plant STEM Activity is perfect for students in grades 2–8 to explore plant science concepts while fostering creativity and problem-solving skills. Whether for spring lessons, Earth Day, or anytime during the year, this activity inspires students to design and build their own unique plant with never-before-seen ada
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Electricity Basics STEM-Build and Explore Simple Circuits | Energy Units (K-9)
⚡ Electricity Basics STEM Activity: Build and Explore Simple Circuits Spark curiosity and hands-on learning with this exciting STEM engineering challenge! In this engaging activity, students explore the basics of electricity by building simple circuits and discovering how electrical energy flows through a complete path. Perfect for young learners, this resource helps students understand real-world science concepts through experimentation, observation, and creative problem-solving as they design
K - 9th
Engineering, General Science, Physical Science
Paper Helicopters: Rotor Length vs Fall Time — Data Tables + Scatter Plot | 3–12
🚁 Forces & Motion meets Data Literacy. Learners design three rotor lengths (L1–L3), collect 3 trials each from a fixed drop height, compute averages, and graph Rotor Length vs Time on a scatter plot. Middle/high school extensions add best-fit analysis and force/drag reasoning. What’s Included Student Pack p.1: Background, IV/DV/controls, criteria, sketch box with dimension callouts Student Pack p.2: Three data tables (L1–L3), large scatter-plot grid, best-fit guidance, CER prompts Teache
5th - 12th
Engineering, Physical Science, Physics
Unplugged Coding Activities - Crayon Theme Directional No Tech Computer Science
Explore the basics of directional coding and conditional statements even if you don't have tech available! These simple maze-style coding puzzles are the perfect introductory coding activity. Contents3 leveled, unplugged coding pages (provided in color and black and white) - choose one or complete all 3Sample completed code for one maze (answers will vary).*** Please note this resource is also included in Bookshelf STEM Jr - The Day the Crayons Quit so please do not purchase both.
K - 4th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
Unplugged Coding Activities - Use for Hour of Code Groundhog Themed
Explore the basics of directional coding and conditional statements even if you don't have tech available! These simple maze-style coding puzzles are the perfect introductory coding activity. Contents3 leveled, unplugged coding pages (provided in color and black and white) - choose one or complete all 3Sample completed code for one maze*** Please note this resource is also included in Bookshelf STEM Jr. - Groundhog's Runaway Shadow ***
1st - 4th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
Unplugged Coding Activities - Elephant Themed!
Explore the basics of directional coding and conditional statements even if you don't have tech available! These simple maze-style coding puzzles are the perfect introductory coding activity. Contents3 leveled, unplugged coding pages (provided in color and black and white) - choose one or complete all 3Sample completed code for one maze (answers will vary).*** Please note this resource is also included in Bookshelf STEM Jr. - Strictly No Elephants so they are themed to this storybook (however,
K - 4th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
SATELLITES: A STEM QUIZ W/ANS. KEY & A FREE SCIENCE RESEARCH WRITING PROMPT
This is a basic information quiz about satellites. An answer key is provided. There is 1 extra credit opportunity on this quiz. Also, this quiz comes with a free science writing research prompt concerning the problem of getting rid of space debris. Excelsior! Thank you for visiting and supporting our humble shop!
5th - 9th, Adult Education
Astronomy, Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
Haunted House STEM Project - Bootiful Builds
Use cardboard, other small recycled materials, and basic crafting supplies to bring a mini haunted house to life with this Halloween STEM Project Idea. Incorporate this into the reading and math classroom using measurement and flooring planning with story telling! Finish up the project with presentations and an awards ceremony!
4th - 8th
Engineering, Measurement, Visual Arts
Build a Bridge STEM Activity | Engineering Challenge for Kindergarten & Grade 1
This STEM Engineering Challenge helps young learners explore problem-solving, creativity, and basic engineering skills through a fun hands-on activity. Students will become engineers as they plan, build, test, and improve a bridge using simple materials. This activity follows the Engineering Design Process and is perfect for introducing STEM concepts in an engaging and age-appropriate way. WHAT’S INCLUDED: ✔ STEM challenge cover page ✔ “What is the Challenge?” introduction ✔ Materials checklist
PreK - 6th
Engineering, Other (Math), Writing
STEM Challenge Task Cards Building Activities for US Landmarks Hashtag Blocks
STEM challenge task cards for U.S. Landmarks for beginner builders! These are basic tasks for building materials like hashtag blocks, building bricks, play dough, pipe cleaners, or interlocking cubes. ✅ What You'll Get ✅ Overview and teacher notes with building tips24 United States Landmarks cards! Location is denoted on the card. These are provided in both full page and 4 per page layouts (task card size).Recording pages for students to write down their ideas or recreate their design on paper
PreK - 1st
Engineering, Geography, Measurement
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
STEM Challenge Task Cards Structures hashtag blocks, building bricks, play dough
STEM challenge task cards with a transportation theme for beginner builders! These are basic tasks for building materials like hashtag blocks, building bricks, play dough, pipe cleaners, or interlocking cubes. ✅ What You'll Get ✅ Overview and teacher notes with building tips28 buildings and structures cards! These are provided in both full page and 4 per page layouts (task card size). Buildings, bridges, and things seen around town (playground, bench, bus stop, etc.)Recording pages for student
PreK - 1st
Engineering, Measurement
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
Transportation Kindergarten STEM Activities Task Cards Blocks Play Dough
STEM challenge task cards with a transportation theme for beginner builders! These are basic tasks for building materials like hashtag blocks, building bricks, play dough, pipe cleaners, or interlocking cubes. ✅ What You'll Get ✅ Overview and teacher notes with building tips28 transportation building cards! These are provided in both full page and 4 per page layouts (task card size).Sorting mats for air, land, water so students can sort the transportation objects by where they would see and us
PreK - 1st
Engineering, Measurement
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
Plant STEM Activity – Life Cycle, Adaptations, Photosynthesis, Heredity Genetics
Looking for an engaging way to teach plant life cycles, plant parts, needs, adaptations, functions, cells, photosynthesis, and genetics? Perfect for grades 2–8, this challenge invites kids to design and build their own unique plant with never-before-seen adaptations while applying real science concepts. This Google Slides Plant STEM activity combines hands-on building with paperless student slides, making it easy to manage while keeping kids fully engaged. 🧠 The ChallengeKids work individuall
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+6
STEM Challenge Task Cards Zoo Animals and Habitat Hashtag Blocks Building Bricks
STEM challenge task cards with a zoo animals theme for beginner builders! These are basic tasks for building materials like hashtag blocks, building bricks, play dough, pipe cleaners, or interlocking cubes. ✅ What You'll Get ✅ Overview and teacher notes with building tips32 world landmark cards! These are provided in both full page and 4 per page layouts (task card size). Recording pages for students to write down their ideas or recreate their design on paper.STEM Decor (S T E M posters, plus
PreK - 1st
Engineering, Measurement
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
STEM Challenge Task Cards United States Symbols Hashtag Blocks Building Bricks
STEM challenge task cards with a U.S. Symbols theme for beginner builders! These are basic tasks for building materials like hashtag blocks, building bricks, play dough, pipe cleaners, or interlocking cubes. ✅ What You'll Get ✅ Overview and teacher notes with building tips28 United States symbols cards! These are provided in both full page and 4 per page layouts (task card size). Recording pages for students to write down their ideas or recreate their design on paper.STEM Decor (S T E M poste
PreK - 1st
Engineering, Measurement
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
Simple Machines - Montessori 3 Part Cards with Definitions, 14 cm
These Montessori 3 part, and 4 part nomenclature cards are perfect for learning the basics of the six simple machines. The images are large, carefully drawn, and beautifully colored. Definition cards describe each of the simple machines in clear, simple language. The Montessori 3 part nomenclature card sizes are 14 cm x 14 cm, with 10 cm x 2 cm labels, following the guidelines recommended by the Canadian Montessori Teacher's Education Institute. The 3 part cards feature each of the 6 simpl
K - 3rd
Engineering, Physics, Science
Also included in: Simple Machines Montessori Nomenclature and Classification Cards Bundle
STEM Challenge Task Cards World Landmarks Hashtag Blocks Building Bricks
STEM challenge task cards with a world landmarks theme for beginner builders! These are basic tasks for building materials like hashtag blocks, building bricks, play dough, pipe cleaners, or interlocking cubes. ✅ What You'll Get ✅ Overview and teacher notes with building tips28 world landmark cards! These are provided in both full page and 4 per page layouts (task card size). Recording pages for students to write down their ideas or recreate their design on paper.STEM Decor (S T E M posters,
K - 3rd
Engineering, Measurement
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
STEM Challenge Task Cards Hashtag Blocks Building Bricks Fast Finishers Centers
STEM challenge task cards with a food alphabet theme for beginner builders! These are basic tasks for building materials like hashtag blocks, building bricks, play dough, pipe cleaners, or interlocking cubes. If you do a letter of the week theme, this is another way to get hands on with your ABCs! ✅ What You'll Get ✅ Overview and teacher notes with building tips40 A to Z food building cards! There are several letters with more than one building idea (X is excluded) as well as a free build card.
PreK - 1st
Engineering, Measurement
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
STEM Challenge Task Cards for hashtag blocks, building bricks, play dough
Get hands-on learning about community helpers with these STEM challenge task cards! These are basic tasks for building materials like hashtag blocks, building bricks, play dough, pipe cleaners, or interlocking cubes. ✅ What You'll Get ✅ Overview and teacher notes with building tips24 Community Helpers building cards (2 builds per helper). These are provided in both full page and 4 per page layouts (task card size).Recording pages for students to write down their ideas or recreate their design
PreK - 1st
Engineering, Other (Social Studies)
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
STEM Activity Mechanical Engineering Design Process Challenge 4-Bar Mechanism
In this challenge, students will design and create a simple 4-bar linkage. This is a basic type of mechanism that mechanical engineers use in various designs (such as windshield wipers!). ✅ What You'll Get ✅ Challenge PosterDescription and teacher notesPhoto examples5 "Talk Like an Engineer" word cards with relevant vocabulary **includes link to QuizletTalk Like an Engineer PosterMultiple recording options for students to follow the engineering design process: Graphic organizers (includes digi
3rd - 12th
Engineering
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+5
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