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Career Day Reading Passages - Science Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions
Your students will love learning about careers in STEM and what each scientist job entails. These science reading comprehension passages and questions provide students with an opportunity to connect science and language arts. These articles can be used all year long or with specific career day exploration activities. Increase your students interest in science careers while reading and answering comprehension questions about the text. View the preview to see more about this engaging career da
4th - 6th
Engineering, Informational Text, Science
Predict the Output! Mixed Logic Flowcharts (Unplugged Coding) | Grades 4–6
🧠 Predict the Output! — Mixed Logic Flowcharts (Unplugged Coding) ⭐ Now with Easel Support! Help students strengthen their algorithmic thinking by tackling flowcharts that combine multiple logic concepts at once. In this Predict the Output! edition, students trace algorithms that include conditionals, loops, variable resets, and multi-step logic—just like real code, but without screens. Rather than focusing on math, this resource emphasizes careful reading, logical sequencing, and attention
4th - 6th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
CCSS
MP1
, MP2
, MP7
+1
Plate Tectonics: Next Generation Science 4-ESS2-2
This product provides addresses concepts related to Earth's Systems: Analyze and interpret data from maps to describe patterns of Earth’s features. The product contains activities, posters, charts, maps, research topics, quizzes, etc., that are supplements for this standard. The Table of Contents lists the activities included. You might be interested in this Companion Product: Plate Tectonics: PowerPoint Presentation and Doodle Dat Notes PagesVisit Suzanne's Classroom Store! The resources are d
3rd - 5th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Science
NGSS
4-ESS2-2
Also included in: 4th Grade Next Generation Science Earth Science Bundle
Recognizing Bias | Reading Comprehension Passage with Questions | Media Literacy
Engage your students with this informative reading comprehension passage all about Recognizing Bias! Designed for students in grades 4–9, this resource builds critical thinking and media literacy skills through a carefully written nonfiction passage, comprehension questions, and built-in teacher guidance. With no prep required, it's ready to print or assign digitally on Easel Assessment! ✅ What’s Included: Informative Reading Passage: Clear, age-appropriate nonfiction text explaining wha
4th - 9th
Engineering, General Science
Creativity Challenges and Activities Morning Work, Brain Breaks, STEM Sub Plans
Unlock creativity in your classroom with NO PREP Finish the Picture Activities!The goal of creativity challenges is to help students think in different ways. The ability to generate unique thoughts and ideas is known as divergent thinking. Perfect for STEM Sub Plans! When students are thinking outside the box it results in creative solutions. In a creativity challenge, students are presented with a problem that they have to solve using their creativity. Typically these challenges are short last
1st - 5th
Art, Coloring Pages, Engineering
100th Day of School Activities STEM Challenge Project Spaghetti Tower & Reading
Are you ready for the 100th Day of School? STEM challenge activities are so much fun. But, finding the time to incorporate design challenges into your curriculum can be difficult. This 100th Day of School Spaghetti Tower Challenge is part of the STEM with CLOSE READING series. It seamlessly allows you to tie together the curriculum by including a high interest close reading passage and assessment that pair perfectly with the fun engineering design challenge. Integrating ELA into your STEM c
3rd - 6th
Close Reading, Engineering
Cupid's Bow and Arrow Valentines Day STEM Activity
Can your students help Cupid? Integrate STEM in your classroom this Valentine's Day! Students receive a letter from Cupid explaining that he lost his bow and arrow. Cupid will need your students' help to build him a new and improved bow and arrow! The Engineering Design Process:Students plan, design, and execute their own ideas. After they have completed their activity, there is time for reflection on what worked and what didn't. They follow the six step Engineering Design Process: Ask, Imagine
1st - 5th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
Also included in: Valentine's Day STEM Activities and Challenges Bundle
Elementary STEM Challenge: Marble Run Engineering & Motion Activity | 3-5
⭐ NGSS Aligned STEM Activity | Printable, Digital, & Fully Editable | Updated for 2026Engage your students with this high-interest engineering challenge where they explore gravitational energy and motion. In this hands-on lab, students design and build a marble run using paper plates and towel rolls to guide a marble safely to the table. It is the perfect addition to any Elementary Physical Science, Energy, or Forces and Motion unit. Designed specifically for 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th gr
3rd - 5th
Engineering, General Science, Physical Science
NGSS
3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 4-PS3-1
+2
Thermal Energy Activities for Conductors and Insulators & STEAM Activities
Looking for an engaging way for your students to solidify and apply their knowledge of thermal energy, heat transfer, insulators, and conductors? Then it’s time for a hot cocoa party! In this exciting physical science STEAM activity, students are tasked with designing and building an insulated cup that will keep hot cocoa warm. The project supports Next Generation Science Standards, including the performance expectations MS-PS3-3 and MS-ETS1-1. Looking for more middle school STEM challenges? G
5th - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Physical Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-PS3-3
+1
STEM Activity Challenge: Spaghetti Tower Engineering & Forces Activity | 3-5
⭐ NGSS Aligned STEM Activity | Printable, Digital, & Fully Editable | Updated for 2026Engage your students with this high-interest engineering challenge where they explore structural engineering and stability. In this hands-on lab, students design and build the tallest tower possible using spaghetti noodles and mini marshmallows. It is the perfect addition to any Elementary Physical Science, Engineering Design, or Forces and Motion unit. Designed specifically for 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5
3rd - 5th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+1
STEM Project: Bridge Building Challenge | Engineering, Forces & Structures PBL
Design, build, and test different types of bridges with this hands-on Building Bridges STEM project for Grades 5–8. Students explore beam bridges, arch bridges, suspension bridges, forces, tension, compression, and structural stability as they complete an engaging engineering design challenge with NGSS-aligned PBL activities. Students will investigate bridge types, load distribution, support systems, and structural stability while applying the engineering design process. Through planning, bui
5th - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+5
Elementary STEM Challenge: Oobleck Matter & Properties Activity | 3-5
⭐ NGSS Aligned STEM Activity | Printable, Digital, & Fully Editable | Updated for 2026Engage your students with this high-interest science activity where they explore the unique properties of matter and Non-Newtonian fluids. In this hands-on lab, students create a mixture of cornstarch and water to investigate how Oobleck behaves like both a solid and a liquid depending on the force applied. It is the perfect addition to any Elementary Physical Science, Structure and Properties of Matter, or
3rd - 5th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
5-PS1-3
, 3-PS2-1
Engineering Design Process Worksheets and Rubrics (STEM/ STEAM Activity)
Use these 20 Pages of Worksheets and Rubrics to introduce the Engineering Design Process while doing a STEM/ STEAM activity, challenge or project. There is a color and are black & white version copy of the worksheet and rubric to go through each of the process. A great engaging activity for students or a group/ team to go through the design processes of their STEM/ STEAM activity. Use the rubrics to assess students’ performance once they finish their STEM or STEAM focused task. What’s Include
1st - 12th
Engineering, Science
Owl Moon READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity Light and Shadows Investigation
Learn about Light and Shadows with this Winter Read Aloud STEM Activity!Integrate STEM in your classroom with this engaging Winter Companion Activity to Owl Moon by Jane Yolen . This is a fun way to integrate STEM and Literacy. This winter activity can be easily done with simple materials you already have in your classroom (see material list below.) In this winter stem challenge, students learn about Light and Shadows. After learning about light and shadows, they do an investigation. Owl Moon
1st - 5th
Engineering
CCSS
W.1.2
, W.2.2
, W.3.2
+10
Also included in: Winter READ ALOUD STEM™ Activities and Challenges
STEM Activity Challenge: Lava Lamps Density & Reactions | Grades 3-5
⭐ NGSS Aligned STEM Activity | Printable, Digital, & Fully Editable | Updated for 2026Engage your students with this high-interest science activity where they explore liquid density and chemical reactions. In this hands-on lab, students build their own homemade lava lamp using a water bottle, oil, water, and effervescent tablets to observe colorful liquid bubbles rise and fall and experiment with amounts of the materials to get the best result. It is the perfect addition to any Elementary Ph
3rd - 5th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
5-PS1-4
, 5-PS1-1
December STEM with Christmas STEM Activities and Challenges and Close Reading
December STEM and Christmas STEM challenge activities are so much fun. But, finding the time to incorporate design challenges into your curriculum can be difficult. The DECEMBER STEM Design Challenge COLLECTION is part of the STEM with CLOSE READING series. Included you will receive FOUR OF MY BEST SELLING STEM CHALLENGES that will seamlessly allow you to tie together the curriculum by giving you rigorous text dependent questions that go with high interest nonfiction reading passages tha
3rd - 6th
Close Reading, Engineering
Elementary STEM Challenge: Marble Roller Coaster Energy & Motion Activity | 3-5
⭐ NGSS Aligned STEM Activity | Printable, Digital, & Fully Editable | Updated for 2026Engage your students with this high-interest engineering challenge where they explore gravitational potential energy and motion. In this hands-on lab, students design and build a marble roller coaster using foam pool noodles to create a track that carries a marble safely to the ground. It is the perfect addition to any Elementary Physical Science, Energy, or Forces and Motion unit. Designed specifically for
3rd - 5th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
3-PS2-1
, 4-PS3-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
Elementary STEM Challenge: Balloon Rocket Races Forces & Motion Activity | 3-5
⭐ NGSS Aligned STEM Activity | Printable, Digital, & Fully Editable | Updated for 2026Engage your students with this high-interest engineering challenge where they explore Newton’s Laws and energy transfer. In this hands-on lab, students design and test balloon rockets that travel along a fishing line to see how balloon shape and straw length affect speed and accuracy. It is the perfect addition to any Elementary Physical Science, Engineering Design, or Forces and Motion unit. Designed speci
3rd - 5th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
3-PS2-1
, 4-PS3-4
, 3-5-ETS1-3
+2
STEM Activity Challenge: Popsicle Bridge Forces & Structures | Grades 3-5
⭐ NGSS Aligned STEM Activity | Printable, Digital, & Fully Editable | Updated for 2026Engage your students with this high-interest engineering challenge where they explore structural engineering and strength. In this hands-on lab, students design and build a bridge using popsicle sticks to create the strongest structure possible that can hold a significant amount of weight. It is the perfect addition to any Elementary Physical Science, Engineering Design, or Forces and Motion unit. Designed
3rd - 5th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+1
Exploring Space and NASA Virtual Field Trip Astronomy Activity Digital Resource
Bring the excitement of space exploration right into your classroom with this interactive digital resource! Perfect for upper elementary and middle school, this virtual field trip takes students on an amazing journey to space and NASA sites through 2 digital choice boards and 10 open-ended writing and discussion slides designed for reflection and comprehension. Topics and Activities include:Training to become an AstronautExploring Newton's Laws of Motion in spaceTour of the International Space S
4th - 7th
Astronomy, Engineering, Science
STEM Activity Challenge: Gumdrop Tower Engineering & Stability | Grades 3-5
⭐ NGSS Aligned STEM Activity | Printable, Digital, & Fully Editable | Updated for 2026Engage your students with this high-interest engineering challenge where they explore structural engineering and stability. In this hands-on activity, students design and build the tallest tower possible using only index cards and masking tape. It is the perfect addition to any Elementary Physical Science, Engineering Design, or Forces and Motion unit. Designed specifically for 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5t
3rd - 5th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+1
Civil Engineering & Infrastructure | Bridges, Cities & Design STEM PBL BUNDLE
Explore civil engineering, infrastructure, bridges, cities, and design systems with this comprehensive STEM workbook bundle for Grades 5–8. This engineering lesson set includes engaging activities and worksheets covering construction, transport systems, and urban development.Students will investigate how infrastructure is planned, built, and maintained while analyzing real-world structures such as bridges, water treatment plants, and cities. Through modeling, problem-solving tasks, and struct
5th - 9th
Chemistry, Engineering, Physics
CCSS, NGSS
RST.6-8.1
, RST.6-8.2
, RST.6-8.8
+8
WRIGHT BROTHERS Biography Informational Texts, Activities PRINT and EASEL
This biography resource about innovators Wilbur and Orville Wright Brothers is designed as a multi-purpose informational reading and writing unit for upper elementary students. This resource would be useful as informational text in an ELA class or for a Social Studies or STEM class. Each of the four texts can be used alone (but in sequence): they could be assigned as the teacher wishes: in class over a couple of days or more, as homework, as independent projects, etc. ---The texts are chro
4th - 6th
Engineering, English Language Arts, Informational Text
STEM Project: First Flight & A History of Aviation | Aerodynamics PBL Challenge
Explore flight, aerodynamics, lift, and aviation history with this First Flight STEM project for Grades 4–7. This aviation challenge investigates how planes fly, how lift is generated, and how early flight developed through a hands-on, NGSS-aligned PBL activity.Students will examine forces such as lift, drag, thrust, and gravity, and analyze how wing design and airflow enable flight. Through modeling, testing, and structured worksheets, learners build understanding of aerodynamics and engineerin
4th - 7th
Engineering, Science, Social Studies
CCSS, NGSS
RST.6-8.1
, RST.6-8.2
, RST.6-8.3
+4
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