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Why is the Sea Blue? | 20-Minute Curiosity File | Geography Activity
Spark your child's wonder with this quick, 20-minute "print and go" activity from the 193 Curiosity Files. Designed by best-selling Montessori author Jo Ebisujima, this mini-lesson turns a "big question" into a hands-on learning adventure. What’s Inside? This curiosity-driven pack includes everything you need for a screen-free exploration of light and water: Mini-Book Lesson: Discover "The Rainbow Filter" and how water acts like a mirror for the sky.True or False Quiz: A fun way for kids to tes
K - 3rd
Earth Sciences, Geography
Pi-Day Catapult — Optimize Angle & Tension (Predict vs. Measure) | MS–HS NGSS
Description (NGSS included) Celebrate Pi-Day with a data-driven projectile challenge! Students tune angle and tension on a simple launcher, then predict vs. measure range and compute percent error. Teams graph Range vs. Angle (and optional Range vs. Pullback) and explain results with CER. 🧠📈 🔬 Investigate: hold one variable constant to fairly test the other. 🧮 Model: use a calibration shot or R ≈ (v²·sin(2θ))/g to predict. 📊 Analyze: compare predicted vs. measured; percent error
3rd - 12th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
Balloon Rocket STEM Project | Newton’s 3rd Law Science Experiment Grades: 3-6
Balloon Rocket STEM Project | Newton’s 3rd Law Hands-On Science Engage your 3rd–6th grade students in an exciting, hands-on STEM activity that explores Newton’s Third Law of Motion! This comprehensive Balloon Rocket STEM Project is designed to teach fundamental physics concepts through inquiry, experimentation, and critical thinking. Perfect for classroom science units, STEM clubs, or homeschooling, this project combines fun with rigorous learning. What’s Included:- 800-Word Non-Fiction Pass
3rd - 6th
Applied Math, Engineering, Measurement
Good-Better-Best Presentation Rubric with Self- Reflection- 3rd
Designed for 3rd grade students.This Good–Better–Best Presentation Rubric & Student Self‑Reflection is a simple, student‑friendly assessment tool designed to support clear expectations, meaningful feedback, and student ownership of learning. Front Page: A Good–Better–Best presentation rubric that clearly describes performance levels using kid‑friendly language.Back Page: A student self‑reflection page that encourages students to think about their strengths, areas for growth, and next steps after
3rd
Other (ELA), Other (Performing Arts), Other (Science)
Egg Drop STEM Activity End of Year STEM Challenge Force and Motion Engineering
Are you looking for an end of year STEM challenge that's always a crowd pleaser? This classic STEM challenge appeals to kids of all ages, and is an excellent way to explore force and motion, drag, and iterative design and testing. Will the eggs break or survive the drop in a device created by your students? If you have thought about trying a STEM challenge but weren't sure where to start, this is a great challenge to start with. ✏️ What materials will I need? ✏️ Use a variety of easy-to-find
3rd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
Engaging Architecture and Design Projects | Creative Biomimicry Adventures
Biomimicry Architecture Design Project - STEAM Activities for Grades 2-4 Looking for a 2nd-4th grade STEAM resource that helps students solve real-world design challenges using nature's engineering? This comprehensive biomimicry design project is perfect for making learning engaging and stress-free! Need an exciting way to teach architecture, engineering, and creative problem-solving? Watch your students design floating cities inspired by water lilies, build termite-inspired climate control s
2nd - 4th
Biology, Visual Arts
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, 1-LS1-1
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
Dragonfly and Firefly Life Cycle Inquiry Unit K-1 Science Activities
Teach life cycles and habitats through engaging, hands-on inquiry with this ready-to-use Dragonflies and Fireflies unit. Designed for Kindergarten and Grade 1, this resource builds science understanding, literacy skills, and curiosity without adding to your planning load.Bring your science block to life with this engaging Dragonflies and Fireflies Inquiry Unit for K-1 students. This cross-curricular resource helps students explore life cycles, habitats, and insect behaviour through meaningful, h
PreK - 3rd
Earth Sciences, Environment, General Science
CCSS, NGSS
RI.K.1
, RI.K.2
, RI.K.3
+17
Leaves-Montessori based cards to learn color, shapes and sizes of leaves
Fall Leaves Bring the beauty of nature into your classroom with this Montessori-inspired resource! Children explore a variety of leaves while learning to identify colors, shapes, and sizes through hands-on activities and observation. Children further learn to associate trees with their leaves. What’s Included Leaf Identification Cards – real-life images to match, sort, and classify Parts of the Leaf - Nomenclature cards to recognize each leaf part. Information about the importance of a lea
PreK - 3rd
Biology, Informational Text, Vocabulary
Science & Literacy Integration | Hands-On STEM Activity Grades: 3rd-6th
Grades 3–6 | Science & Literacy Integration | Hands-On STEM ActivityEngage your students in authentic scientific inquiry with this comprehensive Plant Growth Time-Lapse Project! Designed for grades 3 to 6, this multi-week unit guides students through planting seeds, making weekly observations, measuring plant growth, and recording detailed data. This project cultivates critical thinking, scientific skills, and literacy development through hands-on learning. Included Components Materials List
3rd - 6th
Biology, Earth Sciences, Measurement
Ecosystems & Environmental Change Project Bundle | Animal Adaptations + PBL Scen
Engage your students in two powerful, real-world science and writing projects with this Ecosystems & Environmental Change Project Bundle — perfect for 4th grade high ability learners or any upper-elementary classroom ready for critical thinking and creativity! This bundle combines two complementary resources: 🐾 Animal Adaptations Research Project — Students research a native animal and design a digital informational book using Google Slides or PowerPoint, exploring animal structures, functio
3rd - 6th
Environment, Other (ELA), Speaking & Listening
Engineering Design Ice Breaker STEM Challenge Super Shoes 2nd-6th
Looking for an engaging STEM activity for your 2nd-6th graders? This Super Shoes STEM challenge is perfect for engaging students in communication, planning, time management, and reflection! Use at the beginning of the year as an ice-breaker, or use any time as a fun, stress-free lesson. ✅ Suggested time: Approximately 55 minutes ✅ This resource includes: 1 page of teacher instructions including a clear step-by-step process1 student planning page1 student reflection pageA student planning
2nd - 6th
Classroom Community, General Science, Measurement
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
Elementary STEM Emergency Sub Plans MEGA BUNDLE
Carly and Adam's Elementary Emergency STEM Sub Plans MEGA Bundle!This low-prep STEM mega bundle is simple to use. Just print and play. These challenges are flexible and can be used at any time. Designed to be used with Pre-K through 5th Grade. With detailed instructions, this STEM lesson plan can easily be left with a sub in a pinch or used when you have limited prep time. Perfect for bell ringers, indoor recess, morning work, makerspace time, or STEM lab. Includes:STEM ChallengesSubstitute Teac
PreK - 5th
Engineering, English Language Arts, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
IB PYP Provocation Concept Story Mats | For Every Theme Grades K-3
LOOK and WONDER Discussion Mats for IB PYP | Inquiry-Based Provocations for Lower grades - a bundle for every IB PYP transdisciplinary theme! Looking for engaging IB PYP provocation tools that spark curiosity, support inquiry-based learning, and develop oral language and thinking skills in young learners? These LOOK and WONDER Discussion Mats are your ready-to-use solution! Perfect for Pre-K to Grade 3, these printable mats feature high-engagement images that help you introduce concept-base
K - 3rd
Character Education, Environment, Library Skills
Inspiring Insect Project with Lapbook Activities | Fun Biomimicry Adventure
Biomimicry & Insects: STEAM Project-Based Learning for Grades 1-3 Looking for a 1st-3rd grade STEAM resource that helps students discover how insects solve problems through amazing adaptations? This comprehensive biomimicry unit is perfect for making learning engaging and stress-free! Need an exciting way to teach design thinking, animal adaptations, and innovation? Watch your students light up as they explore dragonfly flight, firefly bioluminescence, and grasshopper jumping through 24 hands-on
1st - 3rd
Science, Visual Arts
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, 1-LS1-1
, K-2-ETS1-1
+1
Also included in: Unique Back to School Science Bundle - Grade 2 and Grade 3
IB PYP Provocation Story Mats Grades K- 3 | Sharing the Planet
Introducing the LOOK and WONDER Discussion Mats: A Launchpad for Concept-Based Inquiry in Early YearsTo guide your young IB PYP learners in developing conceptual understanding, it’s essential to begin with tools that support observation, conversation, and meaning-making in a developmentally appropriate way. The LOOK and WONDER discussion mats are thoughtfully designed to help our youngest inquirers engage with concepts through visual provocations and guided thinking routines. These mats are an
K - 3rd
Earth Sciences, Vocabulary
Also included in: IB PYP Provocation Concept Story Mats | For Every Theme Grades K-3
2 Solar System Posters (11×17 in) | 8 Planets + Facts
Make science learning BIG and engaging! This resource includes 2 Solar System Posters (11×17 in): Planets Poster – 8 planets shown in order Planet Facts Poster – simple, kid-friendly descriptions Perfect for: Bulletin boards & science corners Classroom wall displays Anchor charts for space units Grades: Preschool – 5th Standards Alignment: NGSS (Space Systems), CCSS (RI & SL)
PreK - 5th
Astronomy, Earth Sciences, General Science
CCSS, NGSS
RI.1.7
, RI.3.7
, RI.4.7
+5
STEM Challenge Bundle | 30 Hands-On Engineering Design Activities
Make STEM learning easy, engaging, and meaningful with this bundle of 30 hands-on STEM challenges. Ideal for students in grades 3-8, each printable activity gives students the opportunity to plan, build, test, and improve their ideas using simple materials and the engineering design process. Designed to promote creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, and perseverance, these challenges help students make real-world connections while having fun. This bundle is perfect for STEM class, scien
3rd - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, General Science
CCSS, NGSS
W.5.1b
, W.3.1b
, W.4.1b
+11
Buoyancy Density Science Lab Boat STEM Activity Challenge Archimedes Principle
💧If you are studying buoyancy, density, or Great Explorers, this is the perfect complementary STEM and science activity for you. Students will first conduct a science experiment with aluminum foil and water, and then challenge themselves to design and create a boat. ✨ About This Challenge ✨ This STEM activity provides a great introduction to the Engineering Design Process. While learning about density, buoyancy, and the Archimedes' principle, your students will construct their own cargo s
3rd - 7th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+3
Westward Expansion Fun Activities Pioneer Life Solve a Mystery Game CSI Project
Bring the Wild West to life with this CSI Mystery for Kids—a high-interest logic and inference activity perfect for upper-elementary enrichment, sub plans, centers, or seasonal classroom fun! The Chuckwagon Challenge blends reading comprehension, deductive reasoning, critical thinking, and Westward Expansion themes into one unforgettable adventure. Students follow real CSI protocols, analyze evidence, evaluate motives, compare statements, and use logic puzzles to solve a pioneer-themed myst
3rd - 6th
Forensics, Informational Text, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.5.1
, RL.6.1
, RI.4.1
+9
Unique STEAM Robot Activities | Inspiring Biomimicry Design Projects
This easy-to-use product is the perfect addition to classroom science centers, enabling your students to start inventing and creating quickly! This unique resource leverages thought-provoking questions to inspire research into various animals, leading to the exciting design of biomimetic robots. Explore Animal-Inspired Robotics:⭐️ Design Robots Inspired by Nature:Wave like Lemurs: Encourage students to create robots that mimic the waving motion of lemurs.Jump like Kangaroos: Inspire creativity b
1st - 3rd
Biology, Robotics
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, 1-LS1-1
, K-2-ETS1-1
+2
Also included in: Unique Back to School Science Bundle - Grade 2 and Grade 3
Project Based Learning PBL Projects Bundle Math Writing 3rd 4th 5th Grade
Using Project Based Learning in your classroom is the perfect way to have your students incorporate reading, writing, math, critical thinking, and problem solving skills in a fun, real-life context. In these PBL units, students will complete a variety of rigorous and engaging real world tasks such as planning a camping trip, running an ice cream truck, planing a makeover of their classroom and more. Give your students choice! As they work through these PBL activities, they will have the opp
3rd - 6th
Math, Science, Writing
Rainforest Project Based Learning PBL Habitats ELA Math Writing Activity
Using this Rainforest Project Based Learning in your classroom is the perfect way to have your students incorporate reading, writing, science, math, critical thinking, and problem solving skills in a fun, real-life context. In this PBL unit, your kids will love being SURVIVOR KID as they try to survive 5 days and nights in the rainforest! As they work to survive the rainforest, they will need to plan and budget, design a shelter, design a water filtration device, plan for animal and insect en
3rd - 6th
Geography, Science, Writing
Animal Research: Orca Whales
In this activity, students will become animal experts as they research fascinating facts about Orca Whales. This project helps students build early research, note-taking, and informational writing skills while learning about one of the ocean's most incredible animals. It's perfect for science, ELA, Or animal-themed unit. We paired it with reading Whale of the Wild by Rosanne Parry. We also checked out books about Orcas from the library and did online research together.
3rd - 6th
General Science, Other (ELA), Writing-Essays
CCSS, NGSS
W.3.2
, W.4.2
, W.3.2a
+10
Building Blocks Speed Lab: Heavy vs. Light Cars
Grade Levels: Kindergarten - 8th Grade Duration: 60 minutes Building Blocks Speed Lab: Heavy vs. Light Cars (Lesson Plan + Student Worksheet) Engage your students in a fun, hands-on investigation of motion, weight, and engineering design with this interactive STEM lesson! In this project, students design, build, and test Building Blocks cars to explore how weight affects the distance a car travels down a ramp. Through repeated trials, measurement, sketching, and data collection, students practic
K - 8th
Basic Principles, Measurement, Physics
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
+5
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