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Fairy Tale STEM: Index Card Bridge {Gingerbread Man}

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This is a STEM building and engineering project based on a The Gingerbread Man. Students will construct a bridge using just an index card. This could be a fun holiday activity or is perfect any time! This activity is designed to encourage critical thinking and scientific reasoning skills, as well as, problem solving and teamwork. Included: -Student Recording Sheets (four options) -Grading Rubric -Picture Examples -Detailed Notes to Teacher (three pages) -Extension Menu -Parent Letter Additio

3rd - 6th

Engineering

Also included in: STEM Challenge Bundle (Fairy Tale, Nursery Rhymes, Seasonal STEM)

STEM Challenge: Cardboard Tube Rocket

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In this STEM Challenge, students will use a cardboard tube as a control, and then try to modify it by turning it into a rocket that flies further than the control. Excellent science inquiry lesson. Get your students building things! My goal with this resource is to make STEM as easy to implement as possible! Included: Graphic Organizer (with and without guiding questions) Rubric Picture Examples Extension Menu Detailed Notes to Teacher Parent Letter 2 Additional Recording Sheet Options Ma

3rd - 5th

Engineering, Science

Robot Balancing STEAM Activity - stem activities robot

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Robot Balancing STEAM Activity What’s Included in This Teaching Resource? This Robot Balancing STEAM Activity is a stand-alone, partner activity designed for grades 3–5. You’ll NeedPrinterPaper or card stockScissorsPenniesTapePoster puttyPencilsColoring utensilsRulersWhy Teachers Like ItSTEAM learning – Combines science (balance, center of gravity), technology, engineering, art, and math.Partner work – Encourages social interaction and collaboration.Hands-on practice – Students build and test a

1st - 8th

Engineering, General Science, Robotics

Fairy Tale STEM (Goldilocks and the Three Bears) Construct a Working Latch

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This is a STEM engineering projects based on Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Students will construct working latch so no one else can break in. This activity is designed to encourage critical thinking and scientific reasoning skills, as well as, problem solving and teamwork. Included: -Student recording sheets (four options) -grading rubric -parent letter -extension menu -detailed notes to teacher Additional resources you will need: -card stock for the door -variety of building materials suc

3rd - 5th

Engineering

Also included in: STEM Challenge Bundle (Fairy Tale, Nursery Rhymes, Seasonal STEM)

Fairy Tale STEM (Little Red Riding Hood) Zip Line Challenge

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This is a STEM engineering projects based on Little Red Riding Hood. Students will construct a zip line device to carry a picnic basket to grandma's house. This activity is designed to encourage critical thinking and scientific reasoning skills, as well as, problem solving and teamwork. Included: -Student recording sheets (four options) -grading rubric -parent letter -extension menu -detailed notes to teacher Additional resources you will need: -string or twine -meter stick -timer -various b

3rd - 5th

Engineering

Also included in: STEM Challenge Bundle (Fairy Tale, Nursery Rhymes, Seasonal STEM)

Fairy Tale STEM (Little Red Hen) Paper Airplane Challenge

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This is a STEM engineering projects based on The Little Red Hen. Students will construct a paper airplane to send a "Help Wanted" poster into town. This activity is designed to encourage critical thinking and scientific reasoning skills, as well as, problem solving and teamwork. Included: -Student recording sheets (four options) -grading rubric -parent letter -extension menu -detailed notes to teacher Additional resources you will need: -paper -measuring tape or meter stick Great for use in

3rd - 5th

Engineering

Also included in: STEM Challenge Bundle (Fairy Tale, Nursery Rhymes, Seasonal STEM)