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Vertebrates/Invertebrates Printable Sorting Work w/ Recording Sheets&instruction
Vertebrates & Invertebrates Sorting Activity – Montessori-Inspired Science WorkHelp your students explore the animal kingdom with this hands-on vertebrates vs. invertebrates sorting activity! With real-life printable pictures and recording options, this resource builds science knowledge, vocabulary, and classification skills in an engaging way. What’s Included: Sorting Cards with realistic animal images Category Labels: Vertebrates / InvertebratesInformation Labels: Definition of each with ex
PreK - 1st
Earth Sciences, Environment, Other (Science)
Environmental Action- Creative Problem Solving Task
This activity is the perfect culminating activity for your unit about environmental awareness. Students need to have some prior knowledge about ecological issues such as deforestation, poaching, over-exploitation, and pollution, as well as potential solutions such as renewable resources and alternative energy sources. Once your unit has been taught, this activity allows students to go further into the topic and do independent research about one of the issues facing the environment and work to cr
3rd - 8th
Creative Writing, Environment
Creative Problem Solving Task / Includes TPT Digital Option Distant Learning
The Creative Problem Solving Task teaches students how to complete the beginning steps of the problem-solving model strategy. It may be used as a whole class lesson, daily journals, or as early finisher lessons. It is meant to be an activity for after students have learned the stages of the Creative Problem Solving Process. It includes a teacher’s guide, Creative Problem Solving Task Cards: Oceans and Continents, a handout for the Creative Problem Solving Process, student assignment sheet
4th - 12th
Environment
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-1
Environmental Change PBL Project | Critical Thinking & Persuasive Writing | 4th
Bring real-world problem solving to your classroom with this Environmental Change Problem-Based Learning (PBL) Project!Designed for 4th grade high ability learners (and easily adaptable for grades 3–6), this 5-day project challenges students to evaluate environmental, economic, and ethical perspectives as they propose a plan for redeveloping an abandoned factory site. Students work collaboratively to research, analyze, and present their recommendations to a simulated City-County Council, appl
3rd - 6th
Environment, Speaking & Listening
CCSS
CCRA.SL.1
, CCRA.SL.2
, CCRA.SL.3
Design Thinking SPRINT Challenge
Students will have the opportunity to work in groups Students will need to choose a Team that is being represented in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Students will research the team’s current facilities and complete each scenario within the handout, the handout will focus on: Sustainability AccessibilityCommunity Use Fan Engagement Technology
5th - 12th, Higher Education
Engineering, Environment, Speaking & Listening
Depth and Complexity Science PBL: Honeybee Colony System | GT Enrichment & TPSP
Product Description Stop giving your advanced learners “more” work—give them deeper thinking.This Depth and Complexity Honeybee Colony System Investigation is designed specifically for Gifted and Talented (GT/GATE) students who need meaningful rigor, not repetitive facts. This isn't a "parts of a bee" worksheet—it is a comprehensive system analysis that pushes students to think like professional Historians, Judges, Architects, and Data Analysts.Using Sandra Kaplan’s Depth and Complexity icons,
2nd - 12th
Environment, Informational Text, Reading
Irrigation System STEM Activity | Design a System to Water Plants Efficiently
💧 Irrigation System STEM Activity | Design a System to Water Plants Efficiently (Kindergarten–Grade 2)Bring real-world problem solving into your classroom with this hands-on Irrigation System STEM activity! Students explore how water moves and design their own system to deliver water efficiently to plants—just like real engineers and farmers. This engaging resource guides learners through the engineering design process as they plan, build, test, and improve a working irrigation system using si
1st - 9th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Environment
Earth day Maze logic puzzle Math Game brain breaks Activities middle 7th 8th 6th
Earth Day Maze logic puzzle game, no prep, low prep ACTIVITY, easy, medium and hard/ challenging levels, challenging activity, problem-solving, early finisher tasks, brain breaks, critical thinking and logic puzzle, Morning work, Sub plans, Homeroom or advisory, Classroom Icebreaker game ...helped class gain a more concrete understanding of the assignment.❄️ Need a fun, low-prep, no-prep holiday and seasonal activity to keep your students engaged during the colder months? This printable season
4th - 12th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Other (Math)
R&D Simulation: Water Conservation
Help your students learn collaboration skills in this true-to-life simulation. In a team of five, your kids will work together to create a proposal for sustainable water conservation efforts. Each student has a unique role based on real-life research and development (R&D) roles. Every student is responsible for one piece of the final product, but everyone must work together to find success. Includes QR Codes for relevant articles. Designed for middle school students but also works with gifted up
4th - 8th
Economics , Environment, Other (Math)
Also included in: R&D Simulation Bundle
R&D Simulation: Parks and Pollination
Help your students learn collaboration skills in this true-to-life simulation. In a team of five, your kids will work together to create a proposal for an eco-friendly, accessible playground. Each student has a unique role based on real-life research and development (R&D) roles. Every student is responsible for one piece of the final product, but everyone must work together to find success. Includes QR Codes for relevant articles. Designed for middle school students but also works with gifted up
4th - 8th
Business, Environment, Other (Math)
Also included in: R&D Simulation Bundle
Earth Day STEM STEAM Challenge
In April learn how to reduce, reuse, and recycle! In this Spring STEM and STEAM project, students design and invent a product using reusable/recyclable materials. Students use the engineering design cycle to develop a model to solve a problem, then use observations to write a report. A leveled text and writing prompts round out this set! Next Generation Science Standard Alignment: K-ESS3-3, K-2-ETS1-1 ☝ Click HERE to Save over 25% on the Money Savings ALL STEM and STEAM BUNDLE! ☝ (Currently: 1
1st - 3rd
Environment
CCSS, NGSS
W.1.2
, W.1.7
, W.1.8
+5
Also included in: STEM Activities STEM Challenges
Earth Science STEM Bundle | Water Cycle, Weather & Climate, Desert Plants & Farm
🌍 Earth Science STEM Bundle | Water Cycle, Weather & Climate, Desert Plants & Sustainable Farming Transform your science lessons with this comprehensive Earth Science STEM Bundle! This engaging collection of hands-on projects helps students explore how Earth’s natural systems work while applying the engineering design process to real-world environmental challenges. Perfect for Grades 3–9, this bundle combines science, creativity, and problem-solving through meaningful, project-based learning
1st - 9th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Environment
No Prep Sub Plans: Renewable Energy – Wind Power | STEM Design Project
No Prep Sub Plans: Renewable Energy – Wind Power | STEM Design Project (Grades 4–8)Need an engaging, zero-prep STEM lesson that gets students thinking like engineers? In this hands-on Research + Group Project, students explore how wind energy works and apply their learning to design a plan for powering a small town of 5,000 people using wind power. This real-world challenge builds critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills—all in one class period. What Students Will Do: Rese
4th - 8th
Environment, Other (Science)
Solar Oven Design | Edible STEM Activities
Cook with the power of the sun! In this interdisciplinary Design unit, students explore sustainability, environmental science, and engineering through the hands-on challenge of building and testing a fully functional solar oven. Across four scaffolded lessons, learners investigate how solar energy works, analyze existing cooker designs using ACCESS FM and the 5W’s, write their own design specifications, and prototype a working model. Through structured testing—and a final solar cooking day—they
5th - 8th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Environment
Also included in: Candy STEM Design Challenge Bundle | Edible STEM Activities
Summer Earth & Environmental STEM Bundle | Hands-On Science Activities for K–3
🌞 Summer Earth & Environmental STEM Bundle | Hands-On Science Activities for K–3 Make summer learning exciting with this engaging Summer Earth & Environmental STEM Bundle designed for Kindergarten–3rd Grade students. This resource combines hands-on STEM investigations with critical thinking activities that help students explore how the world around them works while building problem-solving skills. Students will investigate real-world science topics through fun and age-appropriate challenges:
PreK - 4th
Engineering, Environment, General Science
Save The Bees Logic Puzzle
Save the Bees is an engaging and fun Matrix Grid Logic Puzzle. Recommended for Grade Levels 3 - 6. Deductive reasoning will be evident as your students use the skill of elimination to converge on the answer. Answer Key is given as a Grid and also in List Form for quick checking. Students can work alone or in partners to deduce which person did which thing to help save the bee population in their town. There is a one to one match, each person did one thing. Students use critical reading
3rd - 6th
Environment
Also included in: Earth Day Activities - Logic Puzzles
Gifted or Early Finisher Choice Board Spring Activity Edition
Spring Choice Board for Early Finishers & Gifted Learners | Creative & Critical Thinking Activities Looking for a fun and engaging way to challenge your early finishers or gifted students this spring? This Spring Choice Board is perfect! Designed for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students, this resource provides independent, high-interest activities that stretch students' creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. The activities are organized across four key areas: Math Science
3rd - 5th
Environment, Other (Math), Writing
Technology & Life Skills STEM Bundle | Coding, Automation, and Money Skills |K–3
🤖💰⚙️ Technology & Life Skills STEM Bundle | Coding, Automation, and Money Skills (K–3)Prepare young learners for the future with this exciting Technology & Life Skills STEM Bundle! This hands-on collection helps students explore coding concepts, automation systems, and basic financial literacy through engaging STEM challenges and real-world activities. Students will plan, investigate, organize, compare, design, test, and problem-solve while learning important skills that connect technology
K - 4th
Environment, General Science, Other (Science)
No Prep Sub Plans: Natural Disasters Bundle 10 Complete Lessons
No Prep Sub Plans: Natural Disasters Bundle Research + Group Projects | Emergency Prep Series 10 Complete Emergency Preparedness Lessons | Grades 4–8Bring real-world learning into your classroom with this engaging Natural Disasters Bundle, where students investigate extreme natural hazards and create realistic Emergency Preparedness Plans for families and communities. This highly engaging bundle combines: Research Collaboration Critical thinking Real-life problem solving Emergency prepare
4th - 8th
Earth Sciences, Environment
Foliage & Nature Exploration - Forest Bingo and Foliage Scavenger Hunt
Exploring forests can be a valuable and enriching experience for children, as it provides opportunities for them to connect with nature, learn about the environment, and develop important life skills. Forests offer children a chance to get away from screens and technology, and to be physically active and engage their senses in new and exciting ways. Forest exploration can also help children develop problem-solving skills, as they navigate through the landscape and learn to work together as a tea
PreK - 4th
Environment
Forest & Nature Exploration - Forest Bingo and Nature Scavenger Hunt
Exploring forests can be a valuable and enriching experience for children, as it provides opportunities for them to connect with nature, learn about the environment, and develop important life skills. Forests offer children a chance to get away from screens and technology, and to be physically active and engage their senses in new and exciting ways. Forest exploration can also help children develop problem-solving skills, as they navigate through the landscape and learn to work together as a tea
PreK - 3rd
Environment
No Prep Sub Plans: Natural Disasters — Tornadoes
No Prep Sub Plans: Natural Disasters — Tornadoes Research + Group Project | Emergency Prep SeriesBring real-world learning into your classroom with this engaging, no-prep lesson where students explore tornadoes and create a practical Emergency Preparedness Plan. This resource is part of the Emergency Prep Series — a collection designed to help students think critically about natural disasters while building real-life safety awareness and problem-solving skills. What Students Will Do Students
4th - 8th
Earth Sciences, Environment
Environment Sustainability | GOOGLE Classroom™ Invent the Room Back to School
Looking for something exciting for Google Classroom? This project based learning unit is inspired by the popular “Write the Room”. The idea behind Invent the Room is to provide students with opportunities to explore the objects in the room from a sustainability and biomimicry perspective. To gain a deeper understanding of sustainability, there are slides with links to carefully selected videos. Invent the Room is perfect for science centers where students can work together to explore
2nd - 4th
Environment, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
Also included in: Science Bundle | For Google Classroom™ Environment Megalodons Virus
Build a Solar Oven STEM | Capture Sunlight to Cook with Solar Energy For K-3rd
☀️🍕 Build a Solar Oven STEM | Capture Sunlight to Cook with Solar Energy (Kindergarten–Grade 3)Bring renewable energy to life with this exciting Build a Solar Oven STEM activity! Students discover how sunlight can be transformed into heat energy while designing, building, testing, and improving their own solar oven through hands-on engineering challenges. This engaging resource guides learners to plan, create, test, record, and improve their designs while exploring how solar energy works. St
K - 9th
Engineering, Environment, Other (Science)
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