Reference Notes 3rd Grade Math

This spring season, are you looking for a low-prep way to boost critical thinking and math/writing enrichment in your 3rd–5th grade classroom? This engaging Spring-themed collection of Logic Puzzles, Brain Teasers, WODB challenges, and Emoji Math will have your students thinking deeply and having fun. Both Worksheet and Task Card versions included! Perfect for early finishers, GATE/GT/TAG (gifted education), math stations, enrichment blocks, or sub plans—and it comes in both full color and blac

3rd - 5th

Creative Writing, Engineering, Other (Math)

Also included in: Logic Puzzles, Brain Teasers, WODB, Enrichment worksheets for 3rd,4th,5th grade

Back to School STEM Logic Puzzles, Brain Teasers, WODB, worksheets for 3rd-5th

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This back-to-school season, are you looking for a low-prep way to boost critical thinking and math/writing enrichment in your 3rd–5th grade classroom? This engaging STEM-themed collection of Logic Puzzles, Brain Teasers, WODB challenges, and Emoji Math will have your students thinking deeply and having fun. Both Worksheet and Task Card versions included! Perfect for early finishers, GATE/GT/TAG (gifted education), math stations, enrichment blocks, or sub plans—and it comes in both full color an

3rd - 5th

Creative Writing, Engineering, Other (Math)

Also included in: Logic Puzzles, Brain Teasers, WODB, Enrichment worksheets for 3rd,4th,5th grade

STEM Challenge Activity Civil Engineering Force and Motion Cantilevered Beam

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If you want to expose your students to STEM careers, this low prep STEM challenge is a hands-on civil engineering activity. STEM challenges are wonderful for team-building and can be used with a wide grade range. ✅ What You'll Get ✅ Challenge PosterTeacher notes, including overview and objectivesPhoto example5 "Talk Like an Engineer" word cards with relevant vocabulary **includes link to QuizletTalk Like an Engineer PosterMultiple recording options: Graphic organizers (includes Google Slides o

3rd - 8th

Applied Math, Engineering

NGSS

MS-ETS1-2

, 3-5-ETS1-3

, MS-ETS1-4

Also included in: STEM Activities Challenges Spring Engineering Design Process Science Gifted

Boat STEM Activity Low Prep End of the Year STEM Challenge Buoyancy Field Day

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This STEM activity is PERFECT for the end of the year! Are you looking for a highly engaging but low-prep STEM activity that can be used with ANY grade? This is one of the best challenges to try. Students will be introduced to important science and math concepts like buoyancy and volume, while trying to craft a boat that floats! I love using this at the end of the school year but it can be used at any time. ✅ What You'll Get ✅ Challenge PosterDescription and teacher notesPhoto examples5 "Talk L

2nd - 8th

Engineering

NGSS

K-2-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-3

, MS-ETS1-2

Also included in: STEM Activities Challenges Spring Engineering Design Process Science Gifted

STEM Activities NO PREP Paper Challenges Engineering Design Process Science

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Low prep STEM projects that students LOVE! ❤️ This BUNDLE contains FIVE SETS ( 30+ activities!) of Simple STEM resources. Use for STEM class, sub plans, STEM family night, or a STEM club! ✅ What You'll Get ✅ Suggested Material ListsSTEM Challenge Tips: General tips for any STEM challenge.Teacher Notes: includes terminology and differentiation ideas.Sample pictures of completed projects.Paper plate STEM decorRecording page for each of the main STEM challenges for each material that guide the stu

2nd - 8th

Engineering, Science

NGSS

3-5-ETS1-3

, 3-5-ETS1-1

, 3-5-ETS1-2

STEM challenge – Gameboy Project with Templates & Visual Guide

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Pocket of STEM

Great hands-on unit for students grades 3 – 6. Building Level: Intermediate - Advance Students will put themselves into the perspective of a Gaming Engineer, design, measure, and build their own Game Boy console. This bundle includes 3 lesson plans, colorful flashcards, a Gameboy Classic template, and project instructions with a visual guide. What's Included: 3 Full Lesson Plans with teacher’s notes and background information.Vocabulary flashcardsMaterials ListGame Boy Console Template (

3rd - 6th

Engineering, Measurement, Other (Science)

Maze STEM Challenge STEM Activity with LEGO Engineering Design Process Project

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The AMAZING MAZE STEM CHALLENGE! Solving a maze is always a fun task, but creating one requires planning, careful attention to detail, measurement skills, and creativity! In this engaging STEM challenge, students will plan and create a physical maze. This challenge can be as simple or as difficult as you'd like to make it (differentiation ideas are included in the resource), making it an ideal challenge for any STEM class. ✅ What You'll Get ✅ Challenge PosterOverview, description, and teacher

2nd - 8th

Engineering, Measurement

CCSS, NGSS

2.MD.A.1

, MS-ETS1-2

, 3-5-ETS1-3

Also included in: STEM Activities Challenges Spring Engineering Design Process Science Gifted

STEM Activity Rube Goldberg Machine w/ Building Bricks Back to School/Summer

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Chamberlin Changemakers

Challenge your students with this high-energy maker activity that explores criteria and constraints, as well as the history of Rube Goldberg machines. In this activity, students make Rube Goldberg machines with building bricks and everyday items. Made on Google Slides, you can easily post this resource to Google Classroom. This fun and engaging STEM activity teaches students about: Engineering Design ConstraintsMoneyRube Goldberg Machine HistoryTeamworkIncludes editable Google Slides and a bud

2nd - 6th

Engineering, Math, Science

NGSS

3-5-ETS1-3

, 3-5-ETS1-1

, 3-5-ETS1-2

The Wild Robot Activities STEM Challenges Novel Study Projects Science Math

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Get ready for STEM activities with The Wild Robot by Peter Brown! In this set of challenges, students follow the adventures of Roz the robot on an island where she must adapt in order to survive. Along the way, Roz encounters many challenges which she must overcome. Your students will overcome the challenges right alongside Roz as they complete the STEM challenges that go along with this engaging read aloud. ✅ What You'll Get ✅ 3 Main STEM ChallengesCamouflage STEM Activity ChallengeShelter

3rd - 6th

Balanced Literacy, Engineering

NGSS

3-5-ETS1-3

, 3-5-ETS1-1

, 3-5-ETS1-2

Also included in: Second Grade STEM Homeschooling Curriculum Bundle STEM Activities and Challenges

Back to School Quick STEM Challenges & Teambuilding for 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th grade

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Kick off the school year with hands-on Back-to-School Quick STEM Challenges designed to engage your 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students from Day 1! This no-prep resource includes 12 low-material Quick STEM Challenge Task Cards, each paired with a student planning and reflection worksheet to encourage critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration. Perfect for STEM enrichment, icebreakers, and team-building activities, these quick-build challenges are a classroom favorite for upper eleme

3rd - 6th

Classroom Community, Engineering, Measurement

NGSS

3-PS2-1

, 3-5-ETS1-3

, 3-PS2-3

Also included in: Back to School Enrichment Activities: First 4 Weeks for 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th

STEM Activity Math Multiplication Challenge | Math PBL | Math Extension

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This math STEM project gives students the opportunity to use the Engineering Design Process and their multiplication skills! It is a highly engaging activity where the children use multiplication creature and power-up cards and recycled materials to ultimately create a playable game. This math learning opportunity is teacher friendly because it includes rubrics, parent letters, and a printable student journal to meet your needs. My students love this extension because they use their multiplica

3rd - 4th

Basic Operations, Engineering

CCSS, NGSS

3.OA.A.1

, 3.OA.C.7

, K-2-ETS1-2

Also included in: STEM Math Activities Bundle | Math PBL | Math Extensions

STEM Activity Math Rounding | Math PBL | Math Extension

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This math STEM project gives students the opportunity to use the Engineering Design Process and their rounding skills! It is a highly engaging activity where the children round amounts of tokens to buy recycled materials to ultimately create an animal. This math learning opportunity is teacher friendly because it is differentiated, includes rubrics, parent letters, and printable or digital student journals to meet your needs. My students love this extension because they use their rounding know

3rd - 4th

Engineering, Place Value

CCSS, NGSS

3.NBT.A.1

, 4.NBT.A.3

, K-2-ETS1-2

Also included in: STEM Math Activities Bundle | Math PBL | Math Extensions

STEM Activity Math Geometry Challenge | Math PBL | Math Extension

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Kerry Tracy Feel-Good Teaching

This math STEM project gives students the opportunity to use the Engineering Design Process and their geometry knowledge! It is a highly engaging activity where the children use geometry and recycled materials to create a map of an area around the school. This math learning opportunity is teacher friendly because it includes rubrics, parent letters, and a printable student journal to meet your needs. My students love this extension! This product includes:Teacher Directions PrintableRubricsPare

3rd - 4th

Engineering, Geometry

CCSS, NGSS

4.G.A.1

, 4.G.A.2

, 4.G.A.3

Also included in: STEM Math Activities Bundle | Math PBL | Math Extensions

February STEM - Valentines SEL, Science, Math & Measurement Candy Box Activity

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Looking for February STEM activities that blend Valentine’s SEL, math, and hands-on problem-solving without turning into a craft or party filler? The Candy Box Valentine STEM activity is a meaningful, low-prep way to keep kids engaged while practicing measurement, math, and design thinking. Kids design and build the smallest possible candy box that still meets specific criteria and constraints, making this a high-interest Valentine science and math activity that feels like a challenge but de

2nd - 8th

Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning

NGSS

K-2-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-3

, MS-ETS1-2

Also included in: February STEM Activities – 5 Valentine STEM Challenges with SEL & Teamwork

Winter Quick STEM Challenges & Team building for 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th grade

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Kick off the winter season with hands-on Winter-themed Quick STEM Challenges designed to engage your 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students from Day 1! This no-prep resource includes 12 low-material Quick STEM Challenge Task Cards, each paired with a student planning and reflection worksheet to encourage critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration. Perfect for STEM enrichment, icebreakers, and winter team-building activities, these quick-build challenges are a classroom favorite for up

3rd - 6th

Classroom Community, Engineering, Measurement

NGSS

3-PS2-1

, 3-5-ETS1-3

, 3-PS2-3

Also included in: STEM Enrichment Activities: 4 Weeks of Depth & Complexity 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th

Spring Quick STEM Challenges & Team building for 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th grade

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Curriculum ClipArt Studio

Kick off the springtime season with hands-on Spring-themed Quick STEM Challenges designed to engage your 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students from Day 1! This no-prep resource includes 12 low-material Quick STEM Challenge Task Cards, each paired with a student planning and reflection worksheet to encourage critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration. **Grab the Year-Long Quick STEM Challenge Set for 50% off HERE!Perfect for STEM enrichment, icebreakers, and spring team-building activ

3rd - 6th

Classroom Community, Engineering, Measurement

NGSS

3-PS2-1

, 3-5-ETS1-3

, 3-PS2-3

Also included in: Quick STEM Challenges & Team building for 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th grade

Thanksgiving Enrichment Activities - Gifted & Talented ELA, Math & STEM Projects

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Enhancing Enrichment

Are you looking for some engaging fall enrichment activities for your gifted and talented students? Get ready for some Thanksgiving fun! Thanksgiving Word Ladders are perfect for anyone eager to boost their vocabulary while enjoying the fall season. These word ladders are an absolute blast! Think of them as your ladder to word mastery, starting from one word and climbing your way up, changing one letter at a time to reach a related word at the top! Catch a Turkey STEM Challenge is a captivating

3rd - 6th

Engineering, English Language Arts, Math

CCSS, NGSS

3.MD.C.5a

, 3.MD.C.5b

, 3.MD.C.7

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Math + STEM Activity – Build & Count |Hands-On Building & Counting for K and 1st

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This Math + STEM Activity – Build & Count is a hands-on learning resource designed to help young learners develop counting, problem-solving, and basic engineering skills through building and exploration. Students will become builders and mathematicians as they construct structures using blocks, count how many they used, compare sizes, and reflect on their work. This activity encourages creativity, critical thinking, and early STEM skills in an engaging and age-appropriate way. WHAT’S INCLUDED: ✔

PreK - 3rd

Engineering, General Science, Geometry

Ancient Civilizations Math Project | Blueprint & Model Public Works Activity 3-5

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Beyond the B.E.S.T.

Bring history and math to life with this hands-on, project-based learning assignment! Students take on the role of Chief Architect and Treasurer for an ancient civilization and design a massive public works project. Using multiplication, division, and problem-solving, they’ll calculate materials, labor costs, and timelines, create a blueprint, and then scale it down to build a physical model of their chosen structure. This engaging resource integrates math, social studies, and persuasive writing

3rd - 5th

Ancient History, Basic Operations, Engineering

100th Day of School Choice Board Activities: Math, Writing, STEM & SEL

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Gifted Thinkers Hub

Are you searching for an engaging, low-prep way to make the 100th Day of School truly memorable for your students? Celebrate the 100th Day of School Choice Board Activities | Math + Writing + STEM + SEL! This thoughtfully designed resource empowers your students with engaging options across vital learning domains while streamlining your planning and execution for a seamless celebration. ✨ What's Included: A comprehensive 1-page 100th Day Choice Board featuring 9 diverse activities.Engaging math

2nd - 5th

Coloring Pages, Creative Writing, Engineering

End of Year STEM Awards, Science, Math, Engineering, Robotics, Technology

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Carly and Adam STEM Activities and Challenges

End of the school year awards for your STEM class!Celebrate your students' creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving skills with STEM Class Awards—the perfect way to wrap up a year of hands-on learning and innovation! These fun and thoughtful awards recognize the unique contributions each student has made throughout the year during your STEM challenges, experiments, and projects. Designed especially for elementary students, these awards highlight key STEM traits such as curiosity, persever

K - 5th

Engineering, For All Subjects, Robotics

STEM Activity Math Addition with Regrouping | Math PBL | Math Extension

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