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Groundhog Day STEM Groundhog Day Science Groundhog Day Art & Shadow Activities
Celebrate Groundhog Day with a hands-on STEM challenge that’s creative & educational! Perfect for grades 2–8, this activity combines science, art, and engineering & math to explore the fascinating world of light and shadows. Students will love experimenting with angles and distances to create groundhog shadows, while adding a unique twist with “street art” shadow tracing. What’s the Groundhog Graffiti STEM Challenge all about?Students work individually or in teams to: Design and manipulate
2nd - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Visual Arts
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
St. Patrick's Day Science Activity
A fun, hands-on, and low-cost St. Patrick's Day themed science experiment. Students will learn about chemical reactions while dissolving their St. Patrick's Day geodes and will get to take home their uncovered treasures. Resource comes complete with an activity page, a special take-home card for the uncovered treasures, full experiment instructions and teacher notes.
PreK - 6th
Basic Principles, Chemistry, General Science
Blank Science Experiment Journal Template | Digital & Print | Grades 3 4 5 Labs
Are you looking to design hands-on experiments with your upper elementary students? Help students learn the scientific method by creating investigations on the topic of their choice. This blank lab report template includes a student-editable Google Slides document and a printable version. We will guide you step by step to help students think like scientists. Great For3rd, 4th, and 5th gradeFlexible Learning in the ClassroomTeachers creating experiments from their curriculumHomeschool Science
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, General Science, Graphing
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
Back to School STEM Challenge: Apples Afar 1:1 PAPERLESS
This back-to-school STEM / STEAM Challenge brings the joy back to your classroom with collaborative, hands-on, brain-busting work (disguised as fun)! Of course, this challenge is also great for any time of year, but especially in the fall when learning about apples, Johnny Appleseed, or Sir Isaac Newton! The basic premise: Individually or in partners/groups, students will design and build a cantilever to suspend an apple as far away from a desk’s edge as possible. Note: This version is for use w
2nd - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+6
Soccer Poster,Football printable,flags printable, countries poster,PRINTABLE
Soccer Poster printable 1 COOL Printable poster of flags and soccer and players for Wall Decor! This listing is a DIGITAL files!! No printed materials will be shipped. • Posters size:8.5 x 11 inch • You will receive printable files - 300 dpi high resolution files: 1 PDF format Best print by using photo printer (personal or outdoor). • JPEG - photo prints (at Costco, Walmart, Target, etc) • PDF - cardstock printing (at Office Max, Staples, Kinkos, etc.) - Recommended material: heavy paper Pleas
PreK - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Basic Principles
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
IB PYP Science Inquiry Forces & Motion & Innovation: How the World Works
Forces, Motion & Innovation – IB PYP “How the World Works” Inquiry Unit (Grades 3–5)Welcome to the inquiry world of science, engineering, and discovery — where students think creatively, question deeply, and design with purpose! This complete 6-week IB PYP transdisciplinary unit explores the central idea: Understanding scientific principles allows people to design and improve technology.With over 200 pages of hands-on, concept-based learning, students investigate innovation, forces and m
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, Physical Science, Science
Back to School STEM Challenge: Apple Ally 1:1 PAPERLESS
This back-to-school STEM / STEAM Challenge brings the joy back to your classroom with collaborative, hands-on, brain-busting work (disguised as fun)! The basic premise: In partners/groups, students will design and build an apple catcher to keep falling apples from hitting the ground. Plus, this is a great intro to forces and interactions and Newton’s three laws of motion, which are part of 3rd and middle school NGSS standards! (3PS2-1, MS-PS2-1, and MS-PS2-2) This challenge is also great for any
2nd - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+6
Back to School STEM Challenge - Apple Wrecking Ball - Team Building Paperless
This back-to-school STEM / STEAM Challenge brings the joy back to your classroom with collaborative, hands-on, brain-busting work (disguised as fun)! This is a great intro to Newton’s Third Law of Motion, which is part of 3rd and middle school NGSS standards! (3PS2-1, MS-PS2-1, and MS-PS2-2) The basic premise: Individually or in partners/groups, students will design and build an apple wrecking ball built for annihilation! • Students will set up marker “bowling pins” and try to knock down as many
2nd - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Participation Before Perfection™ A Transformational Participation Framework
Participation Before Perfection™ is a transformational educational framework designed to help educators create learning environments where students feel emotionally safe enough to participate, communicate, collaborate, take risks, and grow without fear of perfectionism or failure. This framework encourages educators to move beyond fear-based academic environments by supporting confidence-building, authentic engagement, classroom participation, emotional safety, communication, leadership devel
PreK - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Basic Operations, Basic Principles, Creative Writing
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
SPANISH - Terminología matemática – Tarjetas de 3 partes
Familiarizarse con la nomenclatura matemática y aplicarla es tan importante como presentar la que se encuentra dentro del currículo cultural. Las tarjetas de 3 partes que se encuentran dentro de este set se pueden usar para presentar temas específicos o como una herramienta para revisar términos desconocidos durante el ciclo de trabajo independiente. Terminología incluída•Forma expandida •Forma escrita •Forma estándar •Notación científica •Propiedad Conmutativa – Suma •Propiedad distributiva •Pr
2nd - 6th
Basic Operations, Basic Principles, Math
Blank Science Experiment Journal Template | Digital Or Print | Grades 6 7 8 Labs
Are you looking to create hands-on investigations with your middle school students? Help students think like a scientist using a lab report template. Included are an editable Google Slides and a print version. We will take you step by step in designing unique experiments on the topic of your choice. Great For6th, 7th, 8th grade, and even high schoolFlexible Learning in the ClassroomTeachers creating experiments from their curriculumHomeschool Science LessonsScience Fair ProjectsSummer Science
6th - 9th
Basic Principles, General Science, Graphing
Blast Off into Physics! Newton’s Laws/ Force and Motion Doodle Notes Bundle
🚀 Blast Off into Physics! Newton’s Laws & Force and Motion Doodle Notes Bundle Are your students tired of dry textbooks? Turn your science block into a creative powerhouse with this all-in-one Force and Motion Doodle Notes & Biography Bundle! Designed specifically for 5th-grade minds, this resource blends artistic engagement with high-level scientific concepts to make Newton’s Laws stick. This isn't just a packet of worksheets: it's a visual learning journey that guides students through the
5th - 7th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physics
Montessori Newton’s Third Law & Simple Machines Activities | Upper Elementary
Teach Newton’s Third Law and simple machines through engaging, hands-on research and follow-up activities designed for Montessori upper elementary learners. This resource helps children explore force, motion, action and reaction, and how simple machines make work easier through meaningful independent tasks and inquiry-based learning. Perfect for Montessori elementary classrooms, homeschool environments, and Cosmic Education studies. Designed to encourage curiosity, critical thinking, and real-wo
4th - 6th
Basic Principles, Physics, Science
Discussing Data - Science Writing Reference Tool
Help your students analyze data in writing! Excellent for any secondary level science-related course! What it is: Binder Insert for students to refer to while constructing responses explaining data for any science related course. Helps students practice academic language skills.Helps students develop analytical thinking and writing skills. How to use it: After explaining the requirements of one or both types of written response questions, show students where the "bank" of corresponding frames ar
7th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Basic Principles, For All Subjects, General Science
Critical Thinking Student Workbook (Middle School edition)
Workbook for students in grades 6-8. Can be used in most core content classes.
6th - 8th
Basic Operations, Basic Principles, Informational Text
Albert-Einstein-Worksheet
Albert-Einstein-Worksheet, is a comprehensive note-taking guide for the History Channel Documentary entitled "Einstein." This film is highly recommended to show middle school through high school students, ESPECIALLY to help students build meaningful connections with the science through a historical lens. Most of my students are on the edge of their seats, and we have such good discussions. Even if you don't buy this product, consider showing this amazing documentary! I've included the links for
7th - 9th
Basic Principles, Physical Science, Physics
NGSS
MS-PS2-4
, MS-ESS1-2
, MS-PS1-4
+3
Design Thinking & Engineering Process Worksheet | Printable STEM Reflection
Design Thinking & Engineering Process Worksheet | Printable STEM Reflection for Grades 3-5Engage your 3rd–5th grade students with this versatile Design Thinking & Engineering Process Worksheet, perfect for any STEM or makerspace activity! This printable reflection tool guides learners step-by-step through the problem-solving process— from asking and imagining to testing and improving—while encouraging critical thinking and creativity. Whether you're running a classroom engineering challenge, a
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Physical Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Multi Unit Choice Projects with Guidelines
This Multi Unit Choice Project includes guidelines for students that you can use as a rubric for grading. The descriptions are purposefully vague so students can be creative and explore the topic further, but you can easily add additional guidelines by having them refer to specific vocabulary, notes, articles, etc. The different project topics include: -Light, Rainbows, and Eyes -Space -Chemistry -Food Chains -Adaptations -Earth's Surface -Landforms & Bodies of Water
4th - 8th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
VR Escape Metric Maze AI Lab Simulation
Metric Maze is a ready-to-use AI simulation bundle for teaching metric measurement, unit conversion, and CER writing in grades 6–12. Students interact with the simulation through an AI chatbot, then complete differentiated worksheets, writing tasks, assessments, and extension activities. The bundle includes a one-click simulation file, CER worksheet, rubric, answer key, accommodations guide, exit tickets, sentence starters, pre/post test, sub plan, standards alignment, case study, homework, pa
4th - 12th
Basic Principles, General Science, Measurement
Design Thinking Notebook | Introduction to Engineering Interactive notebooks
Introduce your students to the EDC in an interactive and comprehensive way! This print-and-go interactive notebook is perfect for 5th - 7th grade STEM, science, engineering, or design-thinking. Aligned with NGSS and designed for middle school engagement, this resource helps students connect real-world problem solving with hands-on learning—while building academic vocabulary and critical thinking. ✨ What’s Included: ✅ Engineering Design Cycle Overview Wheel✂️ Cut-and-Paste Sequencing Activitie
5th - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+4
Engineering Design Process Interactive Notebook – PLAN Phase | STEM Foldable
Looking to teach your students how to actually plan like real engineers? This Engineering Design Process: PLAN Phase Interactive Notebook Set is a complete, low-prep toolkit for Grades 5–7 that helps students understand how to write clear, testable plans and success criteria that align with a design specification. Designed for hands-on learning, this resource includes a content-rich foldable, vocabulary cards, and a cut-and-paste sorting activity that guide students through how to plan effe
5th - 7th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Vocabulary
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+2
Biology End of Year Project: Biology ABC Book
Are you looking for a fun, educational way to end the school year? This Biology ABC Book is an engaging way to reflect on content knowledge and inspire creativity. This project can be adjusted to any grade level or skill level: general, advanced or AP Biology classes. You can easily adjust requirements & expectations to fit the level of your students. (Note: The document itself is not editable.) This project is ready to print and go! Included: Introduction to Project (2 pages)Grading Rubric (
6th - 12th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
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