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CRACKING THE CODE 39 Systematic Spelling Rules STUDENT PACKET
*Student PacketCRACKING THE CODE 39 Systematic Spelling Rules to Elevate Reading and Writing FluencySpelling Rules will shift learning from “memorizing” to “decoding.”Without rules, every new word is a random string of letters.Learning spelling rules between 1st and 8th grade is like being handed the secret master key to the English language. Instead of forcing kids to memorize tens of thousands of individual words by pure sight—which quickly overloads the brain—spelling rules teach them the und
1st - 8th
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Spelling, Writing
CCSS
RF.1.2
, RF.1.3a
, RF.1.3b
+17
Tower Building STEM Challenge – Structural & Parachute Engineering | Grades K–8
In the Rescue Tower + Parachute STEM Challenge, students become emergency response engineers as they design a rescue tower and parachute system to safely evacuate a payload from the top of a structure to the ground. This exciting real-world engineering scenario blends structural engineering, gravity, air resistance, impact protection, and systems design as students solve a high-stakes rescue mission using only simple classroom materials. This hands-on, low-prep STEM project is perfect for ST
K - 8th
Engineering, For All Subjects, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Parachute Drop STEM Challenge – Cargo Protection Engineering | Grades K–8
In the Parachute Cargo Carrier STEM Challenge, students become aerospace and mechanical engineers as they design a parachute system capable of safely delivering a cargo payload to the ground without damage. This real-world engineering challenge blends physics, force and motion, materials science, and problem-solving as students test how drag, mass, surface area, and structural protection work together in successful aerial delivery systems. This high-engagement, low-prep STEM project is perfe
K - 8th
Engineering, For All Subjects, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Tower Building STEM Challenge – Wind Resistance Engineering | Grades K–8
In the Windproof Tower STEM Challenge, students become civil and structural engineers as they design and construct a tower that can withstand strong winds without tipping or collapsing. Using simple classroom materials, students investigate wind forces, stability, center of mass, and structural reinforcement while engaging in authentic problem-solving through the Engineering Design Process. This high-engagement, low-prep STEM challenge is perfect for STEM labs, science classrooms, engineeri
K - 8th
Engineering, For All Subjects, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Boat Float STEM Challenge – Buoyancy Engineering Design Activity | Grades K–8
In the Paper Lifeboat STEM Challenge, students become marine engineers as they design and build a lifeboat made entirely from paper and simple classroom materials that can safely float and carry passengers (cargo). This hands-on STEM challenge introduces students to buoyancy, displacement, stability, and structural design while using the Engineering Design Process to solve a real-world survival problem. This engaging, low-prep STEM activity is perfect for STEM labs, science classrooms, engi
K - 8th
Engineering, For All Subjects, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Parachute Drop STEM Challenge – Impact Protection Engineering | Grades K–8
In the Air Supply Drop STEM Challenge, students become aerospace and mechanical engineers as they design a system to safely deliver critical supplies from the air to a target zone without damaging the cargo. Inspired by real-world humanitarian aid and space missions, this challenge blends physics, force and motion, materials science, and engineering design as students solve a high-stakes delivery problem using only simple classroom materials. This engaging, low-prep STEM project is perfect fo
K - 8th
Engineering, For All Subjects, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Friction STEM Challenge – Tire Tread & Traction Engineering | Grades K–8
In the Terrain Tire Tread STEM Challenge, students become mechanical engineers as they design and test custom tire treads that improve traction across different surfaces. Using simple classroom materials, students explore how friction, surface area, texture, and material design affect the movement and performance of vehicles on challenging terrain—just like real engineers designing tires for rovers, race cars, and off-road vehicles. This hands-on, low-prep STEM challenge is perfect for STEM
K - 8th
Engineering, For All Subjects, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Wheel & Axle STEM Challenge – Rover Engineering Design Activity | Grades K–8
In the Paper Clip Rover Suspension Test, students become mechanical and aerospace engineers as they design and test a suspension system for a miniature rover using only paper clips and simple classroom materials. This hands-on STEM challenge introduces students to shock absorption, stability, force, motion, and structural engineering as they work to protect their rover from rough terrain and impact forces. This engaging, low-prep engineering activity is ideal for STEM labs, science classroom
K - 8th
Engineering, For All Subjects, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Shoe Design STEM Challenge – Impact Protection Engineering | Grades K–8
In the Shock Absorbing Shoes STEM Challenge, students become materials and mechanical engineers as they design and build a miniature shoe or sole system that absorbs shock and reduces impact forces. Using simple classroom materials, students will explore how engineers protect athletes, astronauts, and everyday users from high-impact forces. This high-engagement, low-prep STEM activity is perfect for STEM labs, science classrooms, engineering units, substitute plans, and makerspaces and works
K - 8th
Engineering, For All Subjects, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-2
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+1
Parachute Landing STEM Challenge – Precision & Air Resistance | Grades K–8
In the Precision Parachute Landing STEM Challenge, students become aerospace engineers as they design and build parachutes that must land as close as possible to a target while descending safely and accurately. This challenge blends physics, engineering, and problem-solving as students test how air resistance, drag, surface area, and weight affect flight and landing precision. This engaging, low-prep STEM activity is ideal for STEM labs, science classrooms, engineering units, makerspaces, an
K - 8th
Engineering, For All Subjects, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Brain Challenge Puzzles: Quiz #1 - PDF & Digital Downloads
Brain Challenge Quiz #1 Exercise your mind and flex your mental muscles with 15 Mensa-style puzzles to test your powers of lateral thinking and problem solving! 2 WAYS TO USE:Print and distribute Student Copy PDF to use these puzzles as a warm-up activity or when you need some thinking puzzles to challenge your students. Brain Challenge Quiz 1 Student Copy (3 pages)Brain Challenge Quiz 1 PDF Copy with Answer Key Included (8 pages)Make an online quiz or a team building activity to quiz studen
5th - 8th
Math
Thinkercise Workouts Book #1 - Problem Solving Puzzles (PDF & Google Docs)
5 Challenging Brain Teaser-Style Problem Solving Puzzles Digital download is a PDF document that includes PDF: Thinkercise Workouts Book #1— with Answer Key (15 pages) with links digital document copiesLink to Google Slide Document: Thinkercise Workouts Book 1 Student (6 slides)Link to Google Slide Document: Thinkercise Workouts Book 1 with Answer Slides (11 slides)Link to Google Slide Document: Thinkercise Workouts BLANK Template Student (6 slides)Google Slide Document: Thinkercise Workouts B
4th - 9th
Math
Egg Drop STEM Unit – Superhero Forces & Motion Engineering | Grade 2 | 3-Week
In the Egg Drop Engineering Challenge, students become aerospace protection engineers as they design and build a protective pod that can safely deliver a raw egg from height without cracking. Set inside the Superhero Engineering Lab, this 3-week flagship unit immerses Grade 2 students in the real science of forces, impact absorption, and protective engineering as they plan, build, test, and redesign through the full Engineering Design Process. What Students Will Do* Investigate how gravity and
2nd
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+4
Thinkercise Workouts Book #2 - Problem Solving Puzzles (PDF & Google Docs)
Thinkercise Workouts Book #2 5 Challenging Brain Teaser-Style Problem Solving Puzzles Digital download is a PDF document that includes PDF: Thinkercise Workouts Book #2— with Answer Key (15 pages) with links digital document copiesLink to Google Slide Document: Thinkercise Workouts Book #2 Student (6 slides)Link to Google Slide Document: Thinkercise Workouts Book #2 with Answer Slides (11 slides)Link to Google Slide Document: Thinkercise Workouts BLANK Template Student (6 slides)Link to Google
4th - 8th
Math
Thinkercise Workouts Book 4 - Problem Solving Puzzles (PDF & Google Docs)
Thinkercise Workouts Book #4 5 Challenging Brain Teaser-Style Problem Solving Puzzles Digital download is a PDF document that includes PDF: Thinkercise Workouts Book #4— with Answer Key (15 pages) with links digital document copiesLink to Google Slide Document: Thinkercise Workouts Book #4 Student (6 slides)Link to Google Slide Document: Thinkercise Workouts Book #4 with Answer Slides (11 slides)Link to Google Slide Document: Thinkercise Workouts BLANK Template Student (6 slides)Link to Googl
4th - 8th
Math
Thinkercise Workouts Book 5 - Problem Solving Puzzles (PDF & Google Docs)
Thinkercise Workouts Book #5 5 Challenging Brain Teaser-Style Problem Solving Puzzles Digital download is a PDF document that includes PDF: Thinkercise Workouts Book #5— with Answer Key (15 pages) with links digital document copiesLink to Google Slide Document: Thinkercise Workouts Book #5 Student (6 slides)Link to Google Slide Document: Thinkercise Workouts Book #5 with Answer Slides (11 slides)Link to Google Slide Document: Thinkercise Workouts BLANK Template Student (6 slides)Link to Google
4th - 8th
Math
Egg Drop STEM Workbook Bundle – Engineering Journal | Grades 3–8 Editable
Need flexible, editable worksheets to support your Egg Drop engineering challenge? This bundle includes both upper elementary (3–5) and middle school (6–8) versions of the Student Engineering Workbook in fully editable format, allowing you to adapt language, expectations, and scaffolding to fit your classroom. Designed for teachers who want differentiation and customization without starting from scratch. What’s Included Grades 3–5 Editable Workbook Guided engineering planning pages Structured r
3rd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
+1
Egg Drop STEM Workbook – Student Engineering Journal | Grades 3–5 Editable
This Editable Student Engineering Workbook is designed to support students as they plan, test, and improve their designs during the Egg Drop Engineering Challenge, while giving teachers flexibility to customize pages for their classroom. Created specifically for Grades 3–5, this resource includes the same student-facing structure as the PDF version, with the added benefit of editable text boxes for easy customization, differentiation, and reuse. This is a student-facing resource intended to
3rd - 5th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
The Lightning Thief – Chapter 1 Extension & Scaffolding Activities
Support all learners while teaching The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan with these Chapter 1 extension and scaffolding activities. This resource is designed to challenge advanced readers while also providing structured support for students who need additional guidance, making it perfect for differentiated instruction in the ELA classroom. The activities encourage deeper thinking, discussion, and creativity while reinforcing key comprehension skills from Chapter 1. Scaffolding options help s
5th - 8th
Close Reading, Novel Studies, Reading Strategies
Microscope Prep: Scenario Stations
This station-based microscope problem-solving lesson immerses students in real-world lab scenarios that build confidence and critical thinking skills. As students rotate through each station, they analyze common microscope challenges—blurry images, magnification errors, or slide setup issues—and determine the best solution. The hands-on format keeps students engaged while reinforcing proper technique and scientific reasoning. It promotes collaboration, independence, and troubleshooting skills e
5th - 9th
General Science, Instructional Technology, Other (Science)
NGSS
MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-1
Thinkercises Level C2 Activities of Problem Solving - PDF & Google Drive Formats
Thinkercises (Level C2: Grades 5-6) Book 2Added additional files for links to Google Slides version and individual PDF copies of each Thinkercise for easy virtual learning integration! Perfect for challenging students during remote teaching :) The puzzles in this book are designed to help students improve their logical thinking and problem solving skills. These activity pages are perfect for "bell ringer" or anchor activities. Our cognitive abilities are brain-based skills we need to carry out a
5th - 7th
Shoe Design STEM Sprint – Superhero Impact Protection Engineering | Grade 2
In the Shock-Absorbing Boots Engineering Sprint, students become wearable technology engineers as they design and build boots that absorb the impact force of a superhero landing. Set inside the Superhero Engineering Lab, this focused 1-week sprint challenges Grade 2 students to apply what they know about forces and motion to a real-world protective engineering problem — all within a single class period arc. What Students Will Do* Investigate how impact force travels through materials during a l
2nd
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+4
Shield Design STEM Sprint – Superhero Force Deflection Engineering | Grade 2
In the Superhero Shield Force Deflection Sprint, students become force and motion engineers as they design and build a freestanding shield that can deflect a rolling marble away from a target. Set inside the Superhero Engineering Lab, this 1-week sprint challenges Grade 2 students to apply their understanding of push, pull, and redirected force to a hands-on structural engineering problem — testing, recording data, and redesigning within a single focused week. What Students Will Do* Investigate
2nd
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+4
Parachute Drop STEM Sprint – Superhero Packaging Engineering | Grade 2
In the Air Supply Drop Engineering Sprint, students become packaging and delivery engineers as they design a protective container that can safely drop a supply package from height to a target zone below. Set inside the Superhero Engineering Lab, this 1-week sprint challenges Grade 2 students to think about protection, drag, and precision delivery — applying forces and motion concepts through the full Engineering Design Process in one focused week. What Students Will Do* Investigate how gravity,
2nd
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+4
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