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Sleigh Ride Fun! A Language Arts and STEM Lesson
Songs and stories about sleigh rides are everywhere...but lots of our young learners have no idea about what a sleigh really is! This lesson provides a short summary of a sleigh, a brief fictional story about a sleigh ride, and a short non-fiction article about sleighs. Each reading passage has a quick quiz to go with it! After reading the selections, students complete a Venn diagram comparison activity. Included is a STEM activity where students can create, evaluate, and modify a sleigh. T
2nd - 4th
Engineering, Reading, Writing
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RI.3.1
, W.3.8
+2
Integrated STEM & Close Reading | STEM Challenges BUNDLE
Save time and increase engagement with these STEM / STEAM resources which integrate critical skills in literacy and engineering. I've created this bundle so that teachers can purchase all TIME FOR STEM resources at a lower bundle price. I will be adding more seasonal, holiday, and content area themed TIME FOR STEM units. The price of the bundle will increase as I add components, but you will have full access to all bundle components at no extra cost if you purchase the bundle earlier. Here's a
3rd - 5th
Close Reading, Engineering
CCSS
RI.3.1
, RI.3.2
, RI.3.4
+7
STEM Activity Engineering Design Process Challenge Transport Device Teamwork
Introductory STEM activity / engineering challenge: Transport device! This STEM activity provides a great introduction to the Engineering Design Process (EDP) and is a great activity for students to practice teamwork! ✂️ Materials Needed✂️ Paper, tape, string or yarn, paper towel rolls, etc. The materials are ultimately up to you; use what you have! This activity is easy to differentiate: increase difficulty by placing limits on the design constraints (materials, size, etc.). ✅ What You'll
2nd - 6th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
Apple Drop - STEM Engineering Challenge
Are you looking for a great STEM challenge for the first month of school?Can you create a platform using straws that can withstand the highest apple drop? Apple Drop ChallengeMaterials Needed: (per pair or team)- straws (I usually give 20-30 straws per team) - 2 pieces of cardboard (cut up your boxes) - scissors and tape - an apple - tape measure STEM Challenges are a way to get your kids thinking and building at the same time! These challenges use minimal materials and can be used as a way to i
2nd - 6th
Engineering
Also included in: Apple STEM Challenges - Set of 5 Engineering Challenges
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
Paper Airplane STEM Design Challenge Force and Motion STEM Activity
STEM challenge activities are so much fun. But, finding the time to incorporate design challenges into your curriculum can be difficult. Perfect for End of the School Year Challenges or any time of year, this Paper Airplane Design 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 y
3rd - 6th
Close Reading, Engineering, Science
Bird Beak Stations and STEM Connections
Learning about birds can be so much fun! To see how bird beaks are different in order to survive is a great learning tool for all students. Students use the 7 stations to understand adaptations and survival as they become your little birds finding food for the first time. Let them spread their wings and soar using the STEM connections sheet as they build their own bird beak to pick up food! This pack includes: -book connections list -pictures and materials list for all stations -7 station cards
K - 3rd
Engineering, Science
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
Rube Goldberg STEM Challenge: Forces, Motion & Energy Transfer 3rd-6th
Rube Goldberg chain reaction project is the perfect project-based STEM challenge for grades 3rd-8th! Here’s everything you need to facilitate a Rube Goldberg Chain Reaction Machine aligned with Forces & Motion and Energy Transfer STEM (NGSS) for 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade! Perfect for Project-Based Learning!This is one of those projects that they will remember forever. This resource is included in the Complete Rube Goldberg Project Bundle! Save $$ and get the project & awards together! Th
2nd - 6th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
4-LS1-1
, 3-LS4-3
, 2-LS4-1
+5
Types of Bridges (Info, Photographs & Control Chart) - Civil Engineering
Teaching about various Types of Bridges enhances understanding of engineering principles, spatial reasoning, and problem-solving skills, connecting abstract concepts to real-world applications. Identify, sort, and classify 6 types of bridges. Then, use the control chart to check the classifications. This set includes the following types of bridges: beam, truss, suspension, arch, cable-stayed, and cantilever. Includes: 6 information cards18 photo cards (3 per bridge type)1 control chartPhoto ca
3rd - 6th
Engineering, General Science
Depth & Complexity Gifted and Talented/GT Frames, Posters, Icons, Logic Puzzles
Want to bring Depth and Complexity into your 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade Gifted and Talented (GT) classroom without the overwhelm? This all-in-one GATE/GT/TAG bundle gives you everything you need to infuse critical thinking, creativity, and higher-order thinking into grades 3–6 — with no extra prep! Designed for teachers who want to implement the Depth & Complexity framework with ease, this comprehensive bundle of GATE-aligned resources supports general education, gifted learners, and high-ac
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Other (ELA), Other (Math)
October STEM and Halloween STEM Activities and Challenges with Close Reading
October STEM and Halloween STEM challenge activities are so much fun. But, finding the time to incorporate design challenges into your curriculum can be difficult. The OCTOBER 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 that
3rd - 6th
Close Reading, Engineering
March Madness Basketball STEM Activity Build a Hoop and Ball Game
Integrate STEM in your classroom with a basketball STEM activity!Get your students pumped up for basketball and STEM! Design and craft an amazing basketball shooter and goal combined into one cup and ball game! Students plan, design, and execute their own ideas for creating a basketball shooter and goal. After they have completed their activity, there is time for reflection on what worked and what didn't. The Engineering Design Process:Students plan, design, and execute their own ideas. After t
K - 3rd
Engineering, Physical Science, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
June STEM Activities and Summer STEM Challenges with Reading Passages
June and Summer STEM as well as End of the Years STEM challenge activities are so much fun. But, finding the time to incorporate design challenges into your curriculum can be difficult. The JUNE 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 rea
3rd - 6th
Close Reading, Engineering, Science
Gingerbread Man Activities Science STEM Winter Holiday Party Force & Motion
Get ready for a STEM adventure with the gingerbread man! Students will read the story and choose the gingerbread man's path as they go. Based on their choices, they will encounter different STEM challenges along the way. These interactive gingerbread man STEM activities are perfect for building problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and teamwork. Can your students complete the challenges to keep the gingerbread man safe and avoid being eaten? 7 STEM activity options are included in all (
2nd - 5th
Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
STEM Night Activities Catapult STEM Challenge Bridge Marble Run Science & Math
Looking for low prep STEM activities that don't break the bank? These popsicle stick challenges are IT! Catapults are great to inspire a competitive edge, and the bridge STEM challenge offers high engagement. There is a HUGE wow factor with the exploding craft stick activity too! Use these challenges for: ✅ Early finishers ✅ STEM centers or science stations ✅ STEM Fridays, Maker Mondays, or Tinker Tuesdays ✅ STEM sub plans or a sub tub. The directions and materials are easy to set up and straigh
2nd - 6th
Engineering, Math
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Scientist Spotlight Margaret Hamilton and the Moon READ ALOUD STEM Activity
Integrate STEM and Social Studies in your classroom during Women's History Month with this Margaret Hamilton Space STEM Challenge! Help NASA Apollo astronauts land safely on the moon with Margaret Hamilton! Build a Lunar Lander STEM Challenge is a fun and unique way to engage your students during Women's History Month. Teach students that anyone can be successful in STEM regardless of gender. Students begin the activity by reading about Margaret Hamilton and learning vocabulary about Lunar Lan
K - 5th
Engineering, Science, Social Studies
CCSS, NGSS
W.1.2
, W.2.2
, W.3.2
+16
Also included in: Women's History Month READ ALOUD STEM™ Activities BUNDLE #1
STEM Activities for Jack and the Beanstalk, Hansel & Gretel, Beauty & the Beast
Fairy tale STEM activities for your favorite make believe characters! Jack and the Giant forge a friendship and business partnership in a STEM challenge twist on an egg drop challenge, Hansel and Gretel outsmart the witch, and your students will help Belle by designing a practical reading tool! STEM tales are a series of engaging challenges that are accessible for your budding engineers; they utilize a fairy tale that your students are likely already familiar with. By adding in a story element,
1st - 3rd
Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
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
Thanksgiving STEM Activities Cranberry Tower STEM Challenge and Close Reading
STEM challenge activities are so much fun. But, finding the time to incorporate design challenges into your curriculum can be difficult. Perfect to use as a class challenge in November or any day of the year, this Cranberry Tower with CLOSE READING STEM Challenge seamlessly allows you to tie together the curriculum by including a high interest close reading passage and assessment that pairs perfectly with the fun engineering design challenge. Integrating ELA into your STEM challenges has nev
3rd - 6th
Close Reading, Engineering
Valentine's Day STEM Activities STEM Challenges with Candy Hearts & Coding
Get ready for a STEM activities adventure with Cupid! Perfect for Valentine's Day, students will choose which STEM challenges Cupid should take on to help others get along. Based on their choices, they will encounter different STEM activities. ✅ What You'll Get ✅ Instructions and sample images12-page story booklet to guide your students through the engineering design process. The adventure storybook will have students complete three STEM challenges (by choosing the path they want the story to
2nd - 5th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, General Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Summer STEM Mega Bundle | Ocean, Weather & Outdoor Engineering For K–3rd
🌊☀️ Summer STEM Mega Bundle | Ocean, Weather & Outdoor Engineering (K–3) Bring summer learning to life with this exciting Summer STEM Mega Bundle! This hands-on collection combines science, engineering, and real-world exploration through fun outdoor-themed challenges that keep students engaged while learning. Perfect for warm-weather lessons, this bundle encourages students to build, test, explore, and solve problems while discovering how the world works—from ocean depths to heat and coolin
PreK - 4th
Engineering, General Science, Other (Science)
Valentines STEM Design Challenge Valentines Day Party Activity and Close Reading
Are you looking for fun Valentine's Day STEM activities for your classroom this February? STEM challenge activities are so much fun. But, finding the time to incorporate design challenges into your curriculum can be difficult. Perfect to use as a class challenge any day of the year, this LOVE BUGS with CLOSE READING STEM Challenge seamlessly allows you to tie together the curriculum by including a high interest close reading passage and assessment that pairs perfectly with the fun engineering
3rd - 6th
Close Reading, Engineering
Joint Movement Investigation STEM | Human Body and Skeletal System Units (K-2nd)
🦴 Joint Movement Investigation STEM | How Do Your Joints Help You Move? (Kindergarten–Grade 2) Help students discover how their bodies move with this engaging Joint Movement Investigation STEM activity! This hands-on resource introduces the role of joints and encourages students to explore movement through testing, building, and observing. Students will learn that joints are where bones meet and allow the body to move in different ways. The explanation on page 2 clearly shows examples like
PreK - 3rd
Anatomy, Biology, Engineering
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