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Pop-Up Nativity Christmas Card: Fun 3D Holiday Craft + Hands-On STEM Activity
Bring the magic of the nativity to life with this hands-on pop-up card! Perfect for homeschoolers, classrooms, co-ops, or at-home fun, students can color, cut, and assemble their own 3D nativity scene while exploring basic STEM concepts. This activity teaches kids about: Levers, fulcrums, and loads as they discover how the card flaps “pop” Angles and hinges to make figures stand and move correctly Spatial reasoning and balance while designing the layout of their card Included in this print
2nd - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Religion
Dot Grid Paper and Graph Paper {8.5 x 11 Inch}
Dot Grid Paper:Dot grid paper is a sheet that contains fine dots forming a grid of equidistant points. This type of paper provides a blank rectangular space surrounded by dots and is useful for freehand drawing, designing, and hand-lettering with precision. Dot grid paper is favored by many artists, designers, architects, and writers, as they can use the dots as guides for lines, shapes, and exploring new creative ideas. Dot grid paper also comes in various sizes, including the common size of 8.
5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Engineering, For All Subjects, Math
Grade K Structure & Function: Exploring Design Module
This purchase includes: • Vocabulary Cards for the entire Module • NEWLY ADDED Essential Questions Card/Poster This purchase does not include: • Launch Log [PLTW K-2 has launch logs similar to the ones I make] • Access to Inkling, PLTW Presentations, PLTW-made Materials, etc.
Kindergarten
Engineering, General Science
CCSS, NGSS
RL.K.1
, RL.K.2
, RL.K.3
+6
Also included in: Grade K PLTW Vocabulary Bundle
Build a SIM CITY - Exploring Simulations - 2 FUN EDITABLE TECHNOLOGY Lessons
2 Fun, editable, STEM Technology Lessons.Explore why we use computer software to simulate real-life events. Build a city with SIM CITY - Links are provided to the software, and a video is provided showing how to use it. (This can be run on Windows 10, or in a browser) Then, change the game parameters with a cheat code. How does having more funds affect your city? This includes:2 Presentations 2 Lesson Plans 1 Worksheet 1 Video Lots of fun! Please don't forget to purchase the correct number of li
3rd - 10th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Math
Groundhog Day STEM Challenge: Exploring Shadows, Light & Weather Predictions
Groundhog Day STEM Challenge: Exploring Shadows, Light & Weather PredictionsCelebrate Groundhog Day by diving into hands-on STEM learning with a focus on shadows, light, and weather predictions! Whether you're a teacher, parent, or homeschooler, these fun challenges will get kids thinking, experimenting, and having a blast. What is Groundhog Day?Groundhog Day, celebrated on February 2nd, is based on a fun tradition where people watch if a groundhog sees its shadow. If it does, winter continues
PreK - 12th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Environment
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-1
, 1-PS4-3
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Sink or Float Project | Google Slides
Sink or Float ProjectWhy does an item sink or float? Students love exploring the notion of why items sink or float. Students are asked to build life jackets in order to make a Barbie float. This is a great activity to get your students excited, about a hands-on experience. Try out this fun challenge to get your students involved in applying knowledge learned. This STEM activity goes through the engineering design process to help students better understand buoyancy and density. This activity is
3rd - 5th
Engineering, General Science, Physical Science
Also included in: Summer STEM Activites | Value Bundle
Brick-Building STEM Bundle: Pinball & Foosball Challenges
LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group, which does not sponsor or endorse this product. This Brick-Building STEM Bundle features two exciting challenges— Pinball and Foosball—perfect for elementary science lessons, STEM centers, and engineering projects! These hands-on activities allow students to build and test their own working pinball and foosball machines using interlocking plastic bricks while exploring forces, motion, and simple machines. Whether your students use generic bricks, LEG
2nd - 6th
Engineering, Science
Robotics WebQuest
This is a great way to engage your students in exploring the benefits robotics has on our world. This lesson includes all the resources needed for students to complete the WebQuest challenge on their own with no guidance required by the teacher. This resource connects with robotics classes, clubs, and competitions. This will work perfect as a substitute plan, Schoology assignment, or lesson facilitated by any teacher. Great for VEX, FIRST, PLTW, and STEM classes. EDITABLE! Includes ANSWER KEY
3rd - 12th, Higher Education
Engineering, Robotics, Science
NASA WebQuest
This is a great way to engage your students in exploring facts and figures of the International Space Station. This lesson includes all the resources needed for students to complete the WebQuest challenge on their own with no guidance required by the teacher. This will work perfect as a substitute plan, Schoology assignment, or lesson facilitated by any teacher. EDITABLE! Includes ANSWER KEY!
5th - 12th, Higher Education
Engineering, Science
Christmas Brick Building STEM Challenge: Forces and Motion Zipline Sleigh
LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies, which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this product. This resource is designed for use with building bricks. All brands of bricks including LEGO® bricks are compatible. Bring holiday excitement into your STEM lessons with this Christmas Zipline Sleigh STEM Challenge! Students will design, build, and test a brick-built sleigh that glides down a zipline, exploring key concepts like forces, motion, gravity, friction, and engineering d
2nd - 6th
Engineering
Also included in: BRICK BUILDING BUNDLE: Christmas STEM Projects, & Winter
I've Lost My Marbles! STEM Project
This STEM challenge or project has students explore the question: How does the angle and height of a ramp affect the distance an object travels? Potential vocabulary and topics: Angles Height Energy Forms of energy Inclined plane Friction Law of conservation (Mass, Energy, Matter) gravity inertia Students are asked to identify variables and write their OWN procedure (none is provided so they have to come up wit
4th - 9th
Engineering, Physical Science, Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+5
Also included in: 15 STEM Challenges Bundle: includes lesson plans, handouts, and more!
How QR Codes Work STEM Technology and Computer Science Google Slides
Crack the Code on Modern Data Storage with a Zero-Prep STEM Lesson!How does a tiny, pixelated square hold more information than an entire row of traditional barcodes? Ignite your students' technological curiosity with this How QR Codes Work Presentation. Designed to bridge the gap between non-fiction literacy and scientific inquiry, this resource explains the engineering and mathematics behind 2D barcodes through a clean design that requires zero-prep from you. About This ProductThis comprehens
K - 8th
Engineering, Informational Text, Other (Science)
Valentine's Day Craft Stem Challenge - Valentine's Day Card Holder
Do a Valentine's craft and teach the engineering and design process with this creative STEM challenge. Students create Valentine's Day card holder out of a box while recording the steps in the engineering and design process, exploring the differences between criteria and constraints, and writing a CER. Click the PREVIEW to see what is included. What is included in this Valentine's Stem Craft Challenge?Teacher Tips with video links and links to editable versions of the family letter and supply c
4th - 6th
Engineering, Math, Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Science Weather Watchers - Regions, Patterns & Severe Weather - PBL - Unit
This is a low-prep comprehensive unit covering the topics of weather patterns and severe weather preparedness. Included are unit plans, lesson plans for 6 lessons, hands-on activities, written reflections, blackline masters, final project rubric, alternative assessment, and presentation slides. Essential Question: How does weather effect our daily lives, and how can we be prepared for changes? Lesson 1: Exploring Weather Lesson 2: Becoming a Meteorologist Lesson 3: Observing Patterns Lesson 4:
PreK - 3rd
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Science
CCSS, NGSS
K.MD.A.1
, K.MD.A.2
, K.MD.B.3
+26
Review Real-Life Math: Cylinder Surface Area & Volume | 3D Geometry STEM
Bring geometry to life with this engaging set of Real-Life Math: Cylinder Design Activities! Students will create real-world models using cylinders, then calculate surface area and volume to connect math with design, architecture, and engineering. Perfect for upper elementary and middle school students exploring 3D geometry in a hands-on way. What’s Included: • 20 design ideas using cylinders • Student-friendly instructions and formulas • Drawing area and grid • Calculation chart for each sh
5th - 8th
Engineering, Geometry, Measurement
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