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Thanksgiving STEM - Design and Build a Macy's Parade Balloon Float
Included in this pack: - Detailed teacher directions - Teacher materials list - Link to YouTube video to show students the balloons in person/plans for this year's parade - Language Arts Extension: Nonfiction article and accompanying RACE questions - Math connection - Measurement requirements to the nearest inch of finished product - Ready to go STEM packet that takes students through the engineering process - Just print and copy! :) I hope you and your students enjoy this challenge!
2nd - 6th
Informational Text, Measurement
Balloons Over Broadway Thanksgiving PBL Activity Parade Floats
Have a classroom Thanksgiving Day Parade! Students work in small groups to design, plan, and build a scale model of a float for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. They learn about the history of the parade and the engineering behind float construction. As part of the project, students need to stay within a designated budget and track their expenses, teaching them financial literacy and decision-making skills. What is Project Based Learning: Project-based learning (PBL) is a teaching method in
1st - 5th
Engineering
CCSS, NGSS
W.2.8
, W.3.10
, W.4.10
+7
Thanksgiving STEM Activities Middle School Design Own Parade Balloon Float
Looking for a fun, hands-on way to bring creativity and engineering together this November? This Thanksgiving Parade Balloon STEM Challenge invites students to design their own parade balloon for a classroom Thanksgiving balloon float parade! Students apply the engineering design process to plan, build, and test a parade-ready balloon that can float, roll, or be pulled through your classroom “parade route.” It’s the perfect blend of holiday excitement, artistic design, and STEM learning for mid
5th - 8th
Engineering
NGSS
MS-ETS1-1
PARADE FLOAT PROJECT STEM STEAM Trash to Treasure Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Have fun and encourage critical thinking creativity, and problem-solving with this Trash to Treasure Parade Float STEM Challenge! In this unit, students use a bag of provided CLEAN trash to design and create their parade float. You get to decide what the parade’s theme is, so this unit is incredibly flexible! Directions, Parade Float Judging Sheet, and Supply Request Letter are included. Ways to Use•Any holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas, St. Patrick’s Day, etc.) •With a Balloons Over Broadway u
3rd - 12th
Classroom Community, Engineering
Parade Float Balloon Flinker STEM- Thanksgiving Activity
STEM Challenge: Students are tasked with designing and building a weight system that attaches to a helium balloon and “flinks” (floats) for at least 10 seconds, maintaining a height between 30–60 cm above the table. Why This Activity Works: ✔️ Promotes engineering design thinking and problem-solving ✔️ Encourages hands-on, inquiry-based learning ✔️ Integrates key concepts like balance, force, and stability ✔️ Supports collaboration, creativity, and iteration ✔️ Perfect for maintaining
4th - 8th
Engineering, General Science
Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt Multiplication Word Problems Balloon Float Parade
Word problems with multiplication facts are more exciting and motivating with this digital math scavenger hunt! Your students will love to search and find all the hidden links in this fun activity and solve the secret message. This NO Prep, easy to use parade activity is perfect for math centers, small groups or whole class. It’s self-checking which means NO grading for you! ➡️ Click the PREVIEW above to take a closer look! ⭐ Save BIG with the November Puzzle Pack BUNDLE! ⭐ ⭐️ How it
3rd
Basic Operations
CCSS
3.OA.A.3
, 3.OA.C.7
Pathway to California Statehood - Parade Float Project (Gold Rush)
California, Here We Come! Engage your students in learning about California history, particularly the events leading up to California's Statehood. Students will choose one of the seven events leading to California's statehood: Major Events: Trailblazers Move West into California (Different Routes to CA)Pioneers start heading west in covered wagons The Bear Flag Revolt The Mexican-American War The Gold Rush California’s changing economy (Gold Rush to Statehood)The Monterey Convention
4th
Other (Social Studies), Social Studies, U.S. History
CCSS
RI.4.3
, RI.4.7
, CCRA.R.7
+4
Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt Long Division Word Problems Fun Balloon Float Parade
Long division word problems are more exciting and motivating with this digital math scavenger hunt activity! With a Thanksgiving Day Parade theme, your 4th graders will solve long division with and without remainders while they search for hidden links and solve the secret message. This NO Prep, easy to use fall activity is both digital and print. It’s self-checking which means NO grading for you! ➡️ Click the PREVIEW above to take a closer look! Math skills practiced include:✅ Long divisi
4th
Arithmetic, Math Test Prep
CCSS
4.NBT.B.6
, 4.OA.A.3
Build a Parade Float - Middle & High School Project Based Learning Unit
Ignite creativity and critical thinking in your classroom with this engaging Parade Float Design Project-Based Learning (PBL) resource, perfect for grades 5-8. In this hands-on project, students will design their very own parade float while developing real-life skills such as budgeting, design, scaling, and public speaking. What's Included:Budgeting Worksheet: Students will work with a $500 fictional budget to plan and select materials for their float.Scale Drawing Guide & Template: Help stud
5th - 8th
Applied Math, Economics , English Language Arts
Design Your Own Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon Float!
A fun and exciting Thanksgiving activity! Students can design and create their very own Thanksgiving Day Parade balloon float! Students love imagining what their balloon float would look like in the parade! This is a great resource to pair with the read aloud Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet.
2nd - 5th
English Language Arts
Design a Parade Float | Thanksgiving Geometry Activity with Area and Perimeter
This Design a Thanksgiving Parade Float geometry activity is a fun and engaging way to combine creativity with meaningful math review during Thanksgiving! Students will create their own parade float by following geometry-based criteria focused on area and perimeter—and they'll measure with a ruler to bring their designs to life. Perfect for upper elementary and middle school, this no-prep, printable project helps students apply key math skills in a hands-on, seasonal way. It’s ideal for 5th, 6t
5th - 7th
Geometry
CCSS
6.G.A.1
, 7.G.B.6
Thanksgiving Day Parade Math Enrichment Project Gifted & Talented Float Activity
Engage your gifted and talented students in real-world math before Thanksgiving with a hands-on learning adventure in disguise! Using the provided materials, students will design and construct a three-dimensional Thanksgiving Day parade float. With a set budget, they’ll work to create the most impressive, well-decorated float possible while making strategic decisions along the way. Once their floats are complete, students will calculate the volume and total surface area or area and perimeter of
3rd - 6th
Geometry, Math
CCSS
3.MD.C.5a
, 3.MD.C.5b
, 3.MD.C.7
+14
Thanksgiving 3D Float STEM Project | Parade Craft | No-Prep Printable Engineerin
Bring a little Thanksgiving parade fun into your classroom with this print-and-go 3D Float STEM project! 🦃 Students color, cut, fold, and build their own mini floats—combining creativity, problem-solving, and engineering skills. Includes 3 templates, premade and blank accessories, and easy teacher directions. Perfect for zero-prep holiday fun!🧡 About this Resource Celebrate Thanksgiving with this 3D Float STEM Project that turns your classroom into a mini parade! 🎉 Students will love col
2nd - 8th
For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific
Science/Physics: Thanksgiving Parade Float Lab | Buoyancy | Engineering | STEM
Looking for a hands-on, engineering based, Thanksgiving themed lab for your science or physics class?? Look here! This simple material and simple prep lab surrounding the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is sure to get your students excited about Thanksgiving break and buoyancy! What will students do?⭐Read about the history and science of the Macy's Parade ⭐Answer Reading Comprehension Questions ⭐Test buoyancy of a given balloon ⭐Design their own parade float! What materials do you need? So so s
8th - 12th
General Science, Physical Science, Physics
Also included in: Thanksgiving STEM Bundle | Science Labs | Color By Number | Escape Room
Memorial Day STEM Engineering Challenge | Poppy Tower & Parade Float Activities
Memorial Day STEM & Engineering Challenge | Poppy Tower & Parade Float Activities | Grades 3–6Engage your students in hands-on STEM learning with this Memorial Day STEM & Engineering Challenge! Perfect for Grades 3–6, this activity packet encourages students to design, build, and test their own Poppy Tower or Parade Float model, combining engineering, problem-solving, and teamwork in a fun and meaningful holiday context. What’s Included: Page 1 – Challenge Overview & Materials: Easy-to-fol
3rd - 6th
Classroom Community, Instructional Technology, U.S. History
Thanksgiving Parade STEM Challenge: The Science of Floating Balloons
🎈 The Science Behind the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloons Reading Passage + Comprehension Questions + STEM Challenge + Bonus Activities Bring holiday excitement into your science classroom with this engaging, NGSS-aligned Thanksgiving resource! Students explore the real science behind the famous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons through an informational reading passage, comprehension questions, and a hands-on STEM experiment. They’ll discover how helium, buoyancy, and density work
5th - 8th
Chemistry, Engineering, General Science
Balloons Over Broadway Thanksgiving STEM Activities: Puppets, Mini Parade Floats
These low prep Thanksgiving STEM Activities supplement Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet and are designed for K-5th Grade! Balloons Over Broadway STEM includes:"Turket Trot" (marionette puppet) STEM Activity with lesson plan, discussion chart, key vocabulary, video links, and student template"Mini Magnetic Parade" (mapping, magnetism) STEM Activity with instructions, map, and student templatesPlease view the preview for a detailed look at all components.⇒ Feedback and FollowersClick the G
K - 5th
Engineering, Physical Science
Also included in: STEM Activities + Read Alouds FAVORITES - Picture Books STEM Challenges
America’s 250th Parade Float Project-Based Learning 2nd-4th Grade PBL
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday (Semiquincentennial) with this engaging, cross-curricular Parade Float Project-Based Learning Unit for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade! Students become real parade designers as they research, plan, budget, design, and present their own America’s 250th celebration float. This comprehensive unit integrates reading, vocabulary, informational text, math word problems, budgeting, creative writing, and art, all centered around U.S. history and civic pride. Perfect for Co
2nd - 4th
Engineering, Other (Math), U.S. History
CCSS
RI.2.1
, RI.2.3
, RI.3.1
+14
Parade Float Engineering Challenge – Mardi Gras STEM Activity | Grades 3–5
Parade Float Engineering Challenge is a hands-on STEM activity where students design, build, test, and improve a mini parade float inspired by Mardi Gras parades. This engineering challenge guides students through the engineering design process while exploring balance, stability, force, and friction. Perfect for Grades 3–5, this resource includes structured planning, data collection, reflection, and optional writing extensions to support differentiation and real classroom use. ✅ Who Is This Re
3rd - 5th
Engineering, General Science, Physical Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: Mardi Gras STEM Bundle Engineering Logic & Data Activities Grades 3–5
Thanksgiving Parade STEAM Challenge – Design Your Own Float! (Grades 2–5)
Make your Thanksgiving lessons unforgettable with this creative STEAM design challenge!In this activity, students become parade engineers and artists as they design their own Thanksgiving parade float that represents gratitude, kindness, or community.This resource integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math with creative writing and reflection — all in a fun, no-prep printable format. Students can complete everything on paper only or extend the project into a classroom displa
2nd - 6th
Creative Writing, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
Balloons Over Broadway Thanksgiving Balloon Float Parade Foldable Writing Craft
Bring holiday fun into your classroom with this Balloons Over Broadway–inspired Thanksgiving Balloon Float Parade writing craft. Students imagine their own parade balloons and write in easy steps. A simple, engaging activity for literacy centers, morning work, or November lessons. What’s Included Two black-and-white printable pages Guided writing prompts about balloons and parade ideas Easy foldable craft for quick assembly Simple print-cut-fold instructions Highlights Thanksgiving parade–t
2nd - 5th
Creative Writing, Writing
Build a Mardi Gras Parade Float Project | Join a Krewe | Art/Cultural Project
This is a companion to my Mardi Gras presentation which provides more context about krewes and parades and is part of the lesson bundle which can be found here: Mardi Gras Parade Float Project, Presentation, and Trivia | Immersive Learning (teacherspayteachers.com)Build a Mardi Gras Parade Float Project Students team up to create their own "krewe" (the group responsible for planning Mardi Gras parades) and choose a name for their krewe, as well as their parade theme, celebrity guest, signature
3rd - 12th, Adult Education
Other (Social Studies), Visual Arts
4th of July Math Activity 3rd 4th 5th Grade Patriotic Parade Float Craft Project
Engage your students in real-world math this Independence Day with a hands-on learning adventure in disguise! Using the provided materials, students will design and construct a three-dimensional 4th of July parade float. With a set budget, they’ll work to create the most impressive, well-decorated float possible while making strategic decisions along the way. Once their floats are complete, students will calculate the volume and total surface area of their creations. They’ll be having so much fu
3rd - 5th
Geometry, Math
CCSS
3.MD.C.5a
, 3.MD.C.5b
, 3.MD.C.7
+14
Build a Thanksgiving Parade Float! Classroom Center Collaboration Cut Craft 1-3
This Thanksgiving-themed center invites students to work together to design and build their own parade float! Using craft materials, printable decorations, and creativity, students collaborate to create a float that celebrates gratitude, friendship, and the Thanksgiving spirit. Perfect for hands-on centers, group projects, or classroom displays! What’s IncludedParade float craft template (black & white + Color)Cut-and-paste section for turkey or decorationsWriting prompts: “Our float shows…,”
1st - 3rd
Creative Writing, Other (ELA)
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