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Wind Resistance STEM Sprint – Lateral Force Engineering | Grade 3
In the Wind Reinforcement Upgrade sprint, students become structural engineers as they analyze their earthquake-resistant signal tower and redesign it to resist a new threat — sideways wind forces. Set inside the Future City Engineering narrative theme, this 1-week sprint challenges Grade 3 students to apply what they know about structural bracing to a different type of force, testing multiple reinforcement strategies and using data to determine which approach resists lateral movement most effe
3rd
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-3
+4
OUT OF ORDER | SPIKE™ Prime Robotics & Coding Interactive Notebook
🚨 THE PERFECT END-OF-YEAR STEM ACTIVITY TO KEEP STUDENTS ENGAGED, COLLABORATING, AND PROBLEM-SOLVING AFTER TESTING SEASON! 🚨 Challenge students to think like real robotics engineers with this interactive blackline master companion activity designed to accompany the online “Out of Order” LEGO® SPIKE™ Prime lesson! Students will build, test, debug, analyze, and improve a robotic delivery cart while documenting their thinking, troubleshooting strategies, and programming observations directly into
5th - 9th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Robotics
March STEM STEAM Challenge: Windy Day Edition
If your students are ready to "breeze" through this windy March weather, these cute little snails are ready to ride the wind! This STEM challenge will ask your students to create a wind-powered vehicle from some inexpensive, easily-found materials. Ready, set, BLOW!
Included in this pack are:
-- Printable student challenge card
-- Teacher materials list
-- Pre-Activity guide
-- Engineering Design Process flow-chart for student record keeping
-- Self-assessment/Reflection page (differentiate
3rd - 6th
Engineering
STEM PBL Civil Engineering Road Construction Jr Math Addition Subtraction Money
STEM PROJECT BASED LEARNING - CIVIL ENGINEERING FOR KIDSRoad Construction Junior - Math, Addition, Subtraction, and MoneyPut on your construction hat! It's time to earn profit by completing road construction projects. This product includes: InstructionsProfit Sheet QuestionsExample(3) Construction ProjectsAnswer KeyThis NO PREP project includes the following: AdditionSubtractionMoney (Up to $7,000)ProfitRoad constructionConstruction businessChartsReading and writingThis FUN MATHWORK product is g
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Math
CCSS
3.NBT.A.2
, MP1
, MP2
Sunshade – Sun's Energy STEM Activity
Hit your science standards while having fun with this student-centered STEM lesson. How can your team design a sunshade that reduces the Sun's radiant energy with limited supplies? This elementary engineering activity contains criteria and constraints, allowing for open-ended design while exploring Florida science standards. This resource is great for: Unit ProjectHigher-Order ThinkingDifferentiation5E – ElaborateAlternative Assessment Research-based strategies used in this product:
3rd - 5th
Engineering, Science
February STEM STEAM Challenge: President's Day Edition
President's Day is a great time to honor our founding fathers. And what better way to honor our first president than by building a new monument? Using the listed materials, students will create a presidential pillar so that Washington's portrait (a quarter) can balance on top.
Included in this pack are:
-- Printable student challenge card
-- Teacher materials list
-- Pre-Activity guide
-- Engineering Design Process flow-chart for student record keeping
-- Self-assessment/Reflection page (diffe
K - 5th
Engineering, Measurement
April STEM STEAM Challenge: Rainy Day Edition
April showers are the perfect occasion for some STEMgineering! In this challenge, students must find a way to keep their ducks dry. Using a variety of assorted materials, each team must protect its duck without allowing the duck to touch their model.
Included in this pack are:
-- Printable student challenge card
-- Teacher materials list
-- Full-color duck manipulatives
-- Pre-Activity guide
-- Engineering Design Process flow-chart for student record keeping
-- Self-assessment/Reflection page
1st - 6th
Engineering
Science Chat Accountable Talk for STEM
►Communication in STEM is an essential part of the student experience.
►Using Science Chat speech bubble starters can get your hesitant students talking about what they are learning in your STEM classroom.
►Using communication in the classroom to represent, explain, justify, agree, and disagree affects the way students learn. Science Chat engages students, encourages them to learn more, and allows for the exploration of ideas, strategies, procedures, facts, and more.
►Encouraging the devel
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Math, Science
Also included in: Math and Science Chat BUNDLE
Shh! We Have a Plan Self Management SEL Activity and Read Aloud STEM Challenge
Integrate STEM, SEL, and Literacy in your classroom with a perfect STEM challenge to connect to Shh We have a Plan by Chris Haughton!In this STEM Lesson, students learn about the importance of Self Management. They design and build their own Vision Board! Students also discover how to create a plan and make better decisions using different self management techniques using the mindful moments strategy, activity, and writing prompt. CASEL Framework: Self ManagementThis activity is a part of a se
1st - 5th
Engineering, English Language Arts, Performing Arts
CCSS, NGSS
W.1.5
, W.2.5
, W.3.10
+8
Also included in: Self Management SEL Activities and Read Aloud STEM Challenges Bundle
My Community Magnetic Tiles Removable Stickers - Purposeful Play-Based Learning
Why should your students use magnetic tiles?Spatial Reasoning: Magnetic tiles help children visualize and manipulate 3D shapes, enhancing their spatial awareness and understanding of geometric concepts like symmetry and patterns.Problem Solving: Building with magnetic tiles often presents challenges that require children to think critically, experiment with different solutions, and adapt their approaches.Cognitive Flexibility: The ability to switch between different building ideas and strategies
PreK - 4th
Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
Three Little Pigs Magnetic Tiles Removable Stickers - Purposeful Play-Based
Why should your students use magnetic tiles?Spatial Reasoning: Magnetic tiles help children visualize and manipulate 3D shapes, enhancing their spatial awareness and understanding of geometric concepts like symmetry and patterns.Problem Solving: Building with magnetic tiles often presents challenges that require children to think critically, experiment with different solutions, and adapt their approaches.Cognitive Flexibility: The ability to switch between different building ideas and strategies
PreK - K
Engineering, Literature, Social Emotional Learning
STEM Activities BUNDLE: Back to School, Classroom Management, Teacher Planner
This Teacher Essentials BUNDLE contains everything to help STEM, STEAM, and Specialty teachers stay organized, manage their classroom, and engage their students with low prep Back to STEM Activities.!BUNDLE INCLUDES:Customizable Teacher Planner & BinderClassroom Management Toolkit Introducing STEM/STEM & 8 Back to School ActivitiesIntroducing STEM & Back to School Activities include:Suggested Read Alouds and Video LinksIntroducing STEM/STEAM pocket chart sorting activityGoogle Slides STEM/STEAM
K - 5th
Engineering, Science
Pollen Collector STEM Challenge: Spring STEM Activity, Flower Pollination
***SAVE BIG WITH THE EASTER & SPRING STEM BUNDLE!***This low prep, Spring themed STEM/STEAM activity is perfect to engage your elementary engineers in April! With a focus on pollination and pollinators, this activity is always a hit. Includes the following components for POLLEN COLLECTOR STEM ACTIVITY:Detailed Lesson Plan with Standards, Supply Checklist, and Suggested Read AloudsDigital Google Slides Notebook for Paperless Recording and Interactive DisplaysKey Visual Vocabulary ChartPhoto of Po
K - 5th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+5
39:39
Why Every Classroom Needs a Makerspace for Elementary Teachers and Home School
A mind of innovation and creativity starts with... Makerspace! “I am Trina Deboree, and I watched my students’ learning journeys TRANSFORM through Makerspace!”Join Trina Deboree, the dynamic force behind Trina Deboree Teaching and Learning and the voice of the One Tired Teacher podcast, for an exhilarating journey through Makerspace With 24 years of educational experience, including a profound love affair with Makerspace, Trina is ready to share her secrets and strategies for integrating Make
K - 5th
Engineering, For All Subjects
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
June STEM STEAM Challenge: Father's Day Edition
Mama Kangaroo has a pouch to carry baby Joey. But what about Daddy Kangaroo? In this challenge, your students must find a way to help animals of all kinds solve this problem. For Father's Day...or any day...this is a fun activity for building problem solving and creative thinking!
Included in this pack are:
-- Printable student challenge card
-- Teacher materials list
-- Pre-Activity guide
-- Engineering Design Process flow-chart for student record keeping
-- Self-assessment/Reflection page
K - 5th
Engineering, Science
Turkey Hideout STEM Challenge - Thanksgiving STEM Activity
***SAVE BIG WITH THE THANKSGIVING STEM BUNDLE!***This low prep, Thanksgiving themed STEM/STEAM activity is perfect to engage your elementary engineers in November! With a focus on engineering, this activity is always a fun way to celebrate fall. Includes the following components for TURKEY HIDEOUT STEM ACTIVITY:Detailed Lesson Plan with Standards, Supply Checklist, and Suggested Read AloudsDigital Google Slides Notebook for Paperless Recording and Interactive DisplaysKey Visual Vocabulary ChartP
K - 5th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
April STEM STEAM Challenge: Earth Day Edition
Earth Day is the perfect day for reducing, reusing, recycling, and STEAM! The challenge? Build a "litter bug" out of litter. The bug must balance on 6 legs, and all legs must come from the thorax. All your students will need is a little litter and a lot of creativity!
Included in this pack are:
-- Printable student challenge card
-- Teacher materials list
-- Pre-Activity guide
-- Engineering Design Process flow-chart for student record keeping
-- Self-assessment/Reflection page (differenti
K - 5th
Engineering, Science
Leprechaun Trap STEM Activity - St. Patrick's Day STEM Challenge, Spring, March
This low prep, St. Patrick's Day and Spring themed STEM/STEAM activity is perfect to engage your elementary engineers in March! With a focus on simple machines, this challenge is always a hit. ***SAVE BIG WITH THE ST.PATRICK'S DAY STEM BUNDLE!***Includes the following components for LEPRECHAUN STEM ACTIVITY:Detailed Lesson Plan with Standards, Supply Checklist, and Suggested Read AloudsDigital Google Slides Notebook for Paperless Recording and Interactive DisplaysKey Visual Vocabulary ChartPhot
K - 5th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
Dinner Table Thanksgiving STEM Activity - Our Table - Perimeter and Area
***SAVE BIG WITH THE THANKSGIVING STEM BUNDLE!***This low prep, Thanksgiving themed STEM/STEAM activity is perfect to engage your elementary engineers in November! With a focus on furniture engineering, this activity is always a fun way to celebrate fall. Includes the following components for DINNER TABLE STEM ACTIVITY:Detailed Lesson Plan with Standards, Supply Checklist, and Suggested Read AloudsDigital Google Slides Notebook for Paperless Recording and Interactive DisplaysKey Visual Vocabular
K - 5th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
Mayflower Ship STEM Challenge - Thanksgiving STEM Activity
***SAVE BIG WITH THE THANKSGIVING STEM BUNDLE!***This low prep, Thanksgiving themed STEM/STEAM activity is perfect to engage your elementary engineers in November! With a focus on boat engineering, this activity is always a fun way to celebrate fall. Includes the following components for MAYFLOWER SHIP STEM ACTIVITY:Detailed Lesson Plan with Standards, Supply Checklist, and Suggested Read AloudsDigital Google Slides Notebook for Paperless Recording and Interactive DisplaysKey Visual Vocabulary C
K - 5th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
1906 San Francisco Earthquake PBL | Problem-Based Learning Unit | STEM, ELA
Engage your students in meaningful, real-world learning with this comprehensive problem-based learning (PBL) unitcentered on the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. Designed for 3rd–6th grade students, this interdisciplinary resource combines STEM, reading, writing, research, and critical thinking into one powerful cross-curricular unit study. Students take on the role of problem-solvers as they develop both an immediate disaster recovery plan and a long-term earthquake preparedness strategy—j
3rd - 6th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Writing
CCSS
RI.3.1
, RI.3.3
, RI.4.1
+42
Unplugged Christmas Coding Activities | K–2 STEM | Printable Coding Maps
Bring the magic of Christmas into your classroom while teaching the foundations of coding and computational thinking—all without any devices! This Unplugged Christmas Coding Activity is perfect for K–2 students, computer lab rotations, STEM class, morning tubs, early finishers, or small-group instruction. This festive STEM resource includes two levels of difficulty (Set A: Easy & Set B: Medium) so you can easily differentiate for your learners. Students decode directional arrow sequences to fin
K - 2nd
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Instructional Technology
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
Parts of the Brain Nervous System Activity Teamwork The Human Body Systems
🧠 Spark curiosity and teamwork with this Brain & Nervous System STEM Challenge! Perfect for grades 4–6, this resource blends science content with team-building activities to create a fun and engaging classroom competition. Students work in teams to complete hands-on builder challenges and creative talker challenges, all themed around the brain and nervous system. What’s Inside ✅ Teacher Quick-Start Guide + Script ✅ Student handouts for TALKER & BUILDER challenges ✅ BARFS strategy poster
4th - 6th
Anatomy, Basic Principles, Engineering
CCSS, NGSS
CCRA.SL.1
, MP1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
+2
Marshmallow Toothpick STEM Challenge Earthquake STEM End of Year Earth Science
Looking for a high-impact earthquake STEM activity that’s hands-on, meaningful, and fun? This marshmallow toothpick STEM challenge encourages students to step into the shoes of structural engineers and explore how buildings can be designed to withstand powerful earthquakes. Looking for more STEM Challenges? Click here to get activities for the whole year and SAVE!In this engaging engineering challenge, students will build a model of an earthquake-proof building using only marshmallows and toot
4th - 7th
Earth Sciences, Engineering
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