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Spring STEM Activity - Bean Bind Print and Digital Bundle
Looking for an Easter or spring STEM / STEAM activity sure to keep your kids engaged in collaborative, fun critical thinking & problem solving? The basic premise:Due to equipment malfunctioning at the bean factory, several types of beans are all mixed-up, putting the Easter Bunny in a bind! Individually or in partners/groups, students will design and build a device to sort the jelly beans from the mixed-up beans. (You can skip the story if it's too cutesy for your kids, or if you want to avoid E
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
CHEMISTRY IS FANTASTIC:FUN FACTS QUIZ GRADES 3-7
TEACHERS: THIS IS A FUN QUIZ WHICH CAN BE USED FOR A SMALL RESEARCH PROJECT, OR IN A SCIENCE CENTER.
CHEMISTRY IS FUN AND INTERESTING! USE THIS FOR A FUN HOMEWORK ACTIVITY, AS WELL. THANKS FOR VISITING THE LEARNING CASTLE, AND WE HOPE THIS WILL STIR UP AN INTEREST IN THIS GREAT SCIENCE.
3rd - 7th
General Science, Science
Relating Fractions to Decimals
Trying to find practice for the increased rigor of math? This activity has you covered!
For this activity, problems 1-3 provide a visual representation of fractions on a number line. Not only do students have to identify the fraction on the number line, but they also must choose the correct answer that correlates with the picture and is equal to the decimal.
Problems 4-6 provide a visual representation of a fraction circle and students must find the decimal that correlates with that fraction
3rd - 6th
Decimals, Fractions, Math
Model Paper Analysis Task Cards | Writing Self-Evaluation & Peer Review | Print
If you are looking to take your writing program to the next level and increase the quality of your students' writing, model papers are an extremely effective strategy. The questions on these cards correlate directly with not only CCSS anchor standards, but also with higher-level thinking analysis skills. There are so many ways to use task cards in your class. You can have these ready and pull them out a moment's notice to conduct an amazingly in-depth lesson. Your students will love that th
7th - 12th, Higher Education
English Language Arts, For All Subjects, Writing-Essays
CCSS
CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.W.5
Model Paper Analysis Task Cards | Writing Self-Evaluation & Peer Review | Digita
If you are looking to take your writing program to the next level and increase the quality of your students' writing, model papers are an extremely effective strategy. The questions on these cards correlate directly with not only CCSS anchor standards, but also with higher-level thinking analysis skills. There are so many ways to use task cards in your class. You can have these ready and pull them out a moment's notice to conduct an amazingly in-depth lesson. Your students will love that they a
6th - 12th
English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays
CCSS
CCRA.W.1
, CCRA.W.2
, CCRA.W.3
+3
Olympic Reading Challenge
GREAT FOR GIFTED AND TALENTED STUDENTS AND/OR STUDENTS WHO NEED MOTIVATION!!!!!!
PURPOSE:
The purpose of the Reading Olympics is to motivate students to read different genres and increase the number of pages they read.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE:
The Olympic Reading Challenge can be used anytime during the year, however, it is most fun when used in connection with the actual Olympics. This year (2014) the Winter Olympics will be held in Sochi, Russia. During the 17-day span of the Olympics, I am
4th - 8th
Reading
Easter STEM Challenge - Carrot Carriage Print and Paperless Bundle
Looking for an Easter or Spring STEM / STEAM challenge activity to keep your kids engaged in collaborative, fun problem-solving? The basic premise:Individually or in partners/groups, students will design and build a carriage to hold cargo and roll downhill, made primarily of carrots. Resource includes:NGSS aligned standards, Grades 2 – 8Teacher Tips- Links to STEM Challenge "How-to" videos - Materials and timing - Criteria & Constraints (including modifications to increase difficulty for older s
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Spring or Easter STEM Activity - Egg Drop Print and Paperless Bundle
Egg-hanced is a STEM / STEAM lesson sure to engage and delight your students as a spring or Easter activity! The basic premise:This is a classic egg-drop challenge with optional modifications. Individually or in partners/groups, students will design and build a device to protect an egg from cracking when dropped from a predetermined height. Resource includes:NGSS aligned standards, Grades 2 – 8Teacher Tips- STEM Challenge How-to Video Links - Materials and timing - Criteria & Constraints (includ
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Easter STEM Challenge Activity - Basket Bounce Print and Paperless Bundle
Looking for an engaging STEM / STEAM Easter activity? Basket Bounce is loads of collaborative fun, coupled with critical thinking, problem-solving, and even a little P.E.! The basic premise:Individually or in partners/groups, students will design and build a basket that will hold and contain Easter eggs as they participate in a bouncy relay race. - Directions to conduct the race based on whether students design baskets in groups, partners, or individually are included. Resource includes:NGSS ali
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Multiplying Decimals PowerPoint Slides. Mini PowerPoint Lesson on Decimals.
Multiplying Decimals PowerPoint Slides. Mini Lesson. 12 PowerPoint Slides.These PowerPoint slides focus on how to multiply decimals. It can be used as a mini-review or lesson with any students to help reinforce the concept of multiplying decimals. 9 Animated Slides: Introduction to multiplying decimals.Keep the kids engaged with eye-catching animations.Versatile Use: Perfect for whole class teaching, small group sessions, or even as a review tool.Interactive Learning: Encourages participation a
4th - 7th
Basic Operations, Decimals, Numbers
Also included in: Decimals Bundle. PowerPoint Slides. Decimals Mini Lessons!
Converting Improper Fractions Into Mixed Numbers PowerPoint Slides. Free Slides!
Converting Improper Fractions to Mixed Numbers PowerPoint Slides. Mini Lesson. 8 PowerPoint Slides.These PowerPoint slides focus on converting improper fractions into mixed numbers. It can be used as a mini-review or lesson with any students to help reinforce the concept of adding and subtracting fractions. Animated Slides: Introduction to improper fractions and mixed numbers..Versatile Use: Perfect for whole class teaching, small group sessions, or even as a review tool.Interactive Learning: E
4th - 7th
Fractions, Mental Math, Numbers
Also included in: Fractions Bundle. PowerPoint Slides. Fractions Mini Lessons!
Long Division: Divide Whole Numbers By 2-Digit Divisors. PowerPoint Slides.
PowerPoint Slides. Long Division: Divide Whole Numbers By 2-Digit Divisors. Grades 4-7These PowerPoint slides focus introducing students to dividing whole numbers by 2-digit divisors. It can be used as a review or lesson with any students to help reinforce the concept of dividing by 2-digits. 18 Animated Slides: Keep the kids engaged with eye-catching animations.Versatile Use: Perfect for whole class teaching, small group sessions, or even as a review tool.Interactive Learning: Encourages partic
4th - 7th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Numbers
Black History STEM Activity - Functional Furniture Print and Paperless Bundle
This challenge was created as a way to celebrate Black History Month and/or Women’s History Month in science class. The premise is inspired by Sarah E. Goode’s 1885 invention of the folding cabinet bed. She was one of the first African-American women to obtain a patent for her invention! The basic premise:Working against a criteria/constraints list in groups, students will design and build multi-functional furniture, or furnish an entire apartment. Note: This resource includes both the printable
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Measurement, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Snowman STEM Winter Math & Science - Fun After Winter Break Activity -Winter SEL
The perfect after winter break activity is here! The Snowman Stretch Winter STEM Challenge combines winter math, science and STEM in a hands-on snowman activity where kids design, build, and test the tallest snowman or the one with the greatest volume or surface area while applying real math, science, and SEL skills. It's an ideal winter math or STEM activity to smooth the transition coming back to school after Winter Break! ⛄️ Activity OverviewIn this winter STEM activity, kids work
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+5
Pumpkin Activity Halloween STEM - Thanksgiving STEM & Science October & November
The Fall Science Pumpkin Picker STEM Challenge is the perfect Halloween STEM or Thanksgiving STEM activity to keep students engaged this October & November and fits right in with your fall STEM activities.In this challenge, students will design and build a device to efficiently harvest pumpkins from a field, measuring success by how quickly or in how few moves the pumpkins can be collected and deposited into a harvest container. Use candy pumpkins, candy corn, or even just crumpled orange pa
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Weather STEM Activity Severe Weather & Natural Disasters STEM Earth Science Fun
This hands-on Weather STEM Activity is perfect for teaching severe weather, natural disasters, and Earth science, this challenge tasks students with designing and building shelters to withstand 3 or more types of extreme weather or disasters. Whether for spring STEM activities or as part of an Earth Day STEM lesson, this resource inspires creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. The Challenge:Students will work individually or in teams to: Design and construct a shelter to defend
2nd - 8th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
52 STEM Challenges w/ Spring, Summer and End of School Year STEM Activities
Grab your Back to School STEM activities and keep the momentum going with this year-long bundle of 52 STEM activities perfect for team building, Fun Friday activities, and STEM & Science centers. This bundle includes 5 Back to School STEM activities for elementary & middle school to launch your team-building activities the first day of school, plus 47 additional challenges to carry you through holidays, seasons, and anytime STEM learning. Whether you're planning engaging STEM activities for
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Thanksgiving Science & STEM - Fun Thanksgiving Game - Turkey Race Fall Activity
Fall Thanksgiving Science Activity: A fun twist on The Great Turkey Race as students help save the turkeys using Thanksgiving Science and STEM! In this Thanksgiving game, kids design and build a way to safely move a turkey — either horizontally across a distance or vertically from a drop point. (Think turkey zip lines or parachutes!)It’s the perfect blend of Thanksgiving STEM, physics, and hands-on problem-solving to keep kids learning through November. Plan a Turkey Race or Save the Turkey Esc
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Thanksgiving Science & STEM Fall Activity - Pilgrims & Native Americans Shelters
Fall Activities – Thanksgiving Science & STEM Shelter Challenge with Pilgrims & Native Americans - Wampanoag. Keep kids learning and creating with this hands-on Thanksgiving science and November STEM activity shelter challenge! Perfect for your fall activities lineup, this project blends engineering, history, and teamwork as kids design and build shelters to protect Pilgrims and Wampanoag people from harsh November weather. The Thanksgiving STEM Challenge:Working individually or in groups, kids
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Fun Halloween Science & Fall Science Halloween STEM Activity Candy Corn Catapult
The Treat Toss Catapult STEM Challenge is a hands-on Halloween STEM activity perfect for October. This challenge introduces students to simple machines (levers) while keeping them engaged in Halloween science and fall STEM activities they’ll love. In this activity, students work in teams to design and build their own candy corn catapults / launchers meeting a criteria and constraints list while competing for longest launch distance or best target accuracy. You can substitute candy pumpki
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
End of the Year Activity - Summer Fun Build a Boat Print & Digital Resource
Looking for engaging end of school year activities that combine summer STEM, math, and science? This Boat Building STEM Challenge is the perfect way to keep your students excited and learning during those last days of school - or even in summer school or camp settings! This hands-on engineering activity has students designing and testing boats for speed or capacity using everyday classroom materials. It’s packed with real-world math and science connections, wrapped in the kind of fun that
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Science)
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Fun Thanksgiving Science & STEM - Pilgrims, Turkey, Pumpkins & Fall Activities
Fall Activities – Thanksgiving Science & STEM Activities for NovemberKeep kids engaged and learning all November long with these hands-on fall activities! Perfect for Thanksgiving science lessons, Thanksgiving STEM rotations, or November STEM enrichment, this bundle includes five engaging Thanksgiving STEM activities that challenge kids to design, build, and problem-solve using creativity and teamwork. Each Thanksgiving science activity connects to the history of the Pilgrims and Wampanoag, ble
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Easter STEM & Science - After Spring Break Activity Fun Egg Drop STEM Challenge
Bring creativity and critical thinking to your classroom with this exciting Easter STEM challenge! Perfect as an after spring break activity or a festive way to explore engineering and problem-solving, this egg drop STEM challenge will have your students designing, building, and testing devices to protect an egg from cracking. This hands-on spring STEM activity blends Easter science, math, and engineering principles into one engaging project that’s perfect for grades 2–8. The Challenge:Stud
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
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
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