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Solar Oven STEM Challenge Project: Cook with the Sun!
Ignite your students' passion for STEM with this comprehensive, hands-on Solar Oven Project! This all-in-one resource is designed to guide your students through the entire process of designing, building, testing, and reflecting on their own functional solar oven. Perfect for units on heat transfer, renewable energy, or Earth Day, this project promotes critical thinking, collaboration, and real-world application of scientific concepts. Students will love the challenge of cooking a delicious s'mor
6th - 10th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Physical Science
NGSS
MS-PS3-3
, MS-PS3-5
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Halloween Pumpkin Project editable word doc
This packet includes vocabulary, a short introduction on how pumpkins are a plant, and therefor a type of organism. It then includes pictures and instructions on how to make a papier mache pumpkin, extension for early finishers, and an exit ticket! This a really fun art project that kids always love. All you need for paper mache is paper, water and glue! It's great for early learners, students with disabilities, and teachers on a budget.
PreK - 3rd
Basic Principles, Biology, Visual Arts
Simple Machines Info Sheet & Leprechaun Trap Project
This adorable, fun and educational project reviews Simple Machines, explains a project in which children create a Leprechaun Trap using Simple Machines, contains a grading rubric and includes websites as resources to extend learning. Writing is incorporated into the project when students are asked to explain how their traps function.
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3rd - 5th
Basic Principles, Physical Science
Woman in Science Project
Are you looking for a way for your students to practice their research skills while learning about women in science? Look no further! This project consists of two parts, a one-page narrative on a woman in science along with a presentation rubric for students to follow along with. I use the "Women in Science" book by Rachel Ignotofsky for my students to look through and choose a scientist from, but students could choose a woman scientist of their own as well. RUBRICS INCLUDED.
Not Specific
Basic Principles, General Science
How to catch a leprechaun, science experiment
My kindergartners have LOVED this project. We have been having "Landon the Leprechaun visit us at night "messing up" our classroom. This activity introduces the students to the scientific method while also promoting team work, creativity, and practices their writing. In this activity the students will go through every step of the scientific method and complete their experiment to see if they can catch the leprechaun. For example, the problem is that the leprechaun keeps "messing" up our classroo
K - 2nd
Basic Principles, Science
Turkey Habitat Biome Dioramas – Animals, Ecosystems
Bring ecosystems to life with a hands-on 3D turkey habitat diorama project! In this complete science lesson, students research a biome where wild turkeys can live, then design a shoebox diorama that shows a healthy ecosystem with plants, animals, landforms, and water sources. Over 2–3 class periods, learners move step-by-step from background reading to planning, sketching, building, labeling, and writing about their model. They explore key concepts like habitat vs. biome vs. ecosystem, produc
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, Environment, General Science
Climate Around the World
Explore climate and temperatures across the globe! Great supplement to any Weather and Science project.
4th - 6th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, General Science
NGSS
4-ESS2-2
, 4-ESS2-1
NGSS SEP7 CER Female Scientist Research & Discussion One-Pager | $1 Sub Plan
Quick, no-prep research & writing activity that highlights real women in STEM, without turning it into a full-blown project. Students pick (or you assign) a female scientist, then complete: A short research summary A Claim-Evidence-Reasoning response A productive talk prompt for peer discussion What’s included: Editable one-page task sheet Built-in rubric with space for self-reflection and feedback Easy to use for print or digital Standards supported: SEP 6: Constructing Explanations SEP 7: E
Not Specific
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Haunted Lab Escape Room: Energy & Electricity Circuits | Halloween Science Activ
⚡ Spooky Science Meets Circuits! ⚡ Bring Halloween fun into your classroom with this Haunted Lab: Energy & Electricity Escape Room! Perfect for middle school science, this engaging activity challenges students to use their knowledge of forms of energy, open/closed circuits, series & parallel circuits, and conductors vs. insulators to outsmart the ghosts and restore power to the lab. Designed to be interactive and flexible, this resource includes both a Google Forms digital escape room and
6th - 8th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
How Candy Is Made: Candy Chemistry Reading Passages, Comprehension Questions
Explore the science of candy with a complete, print-and-go mini-unit that blends chemistry, physics, and reading comprehension. Students learn how temperature, crystallization, and gelling agents transform simple sugar into chocolate, gummies, hard candies, and cotton candy. You’ll get 4 engaging reading passages (with questions, vocab, and answer keys), a Candy Process Diagram activity, discussion prompts, exit tickets, and a 10-question mixed-format quiz. Perfect for science, ELA integr
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, Reading, Reading Strategies
Pumpkin Life Cycle Craft & Flip Book, Pumpkin Life Cycle Craftivity & Slide Show
Life Cycle of a Pumpkin. Teach sequencing and plant growth with a clear, hands-on activity. Students color, cut, fold, and label each stage from seed to pumpkin. Use this printable during fall science lessons or pumpkin week. It helps students follow directions, practice fine motor skills, and apply reading comprehension. Includes:• Life cycle template • Step-by-step student directions • Sequencing worksheet • Labeling page • Reading passage with short questions • Teacher guide This resource is
Not Specific
Basic Principles, Biology, Environment
Gingerbread House STEM Challenge - Christmas STEM Activity & Engineering Design
Looking for a Christmas STEM challenge that actually keeps students engaged? The Gingerbread House STEM Challenge is a festive, hands-on Christmas STEM activity designed for grades 5–8 that helps students apply the engineering design process in a fun, meaningful way. Students design, build, and test gingerbread houses while working through real engineering constraints—without extra planning or prep for you. With ready-to-use materials, NGSS alignment, and exciting hands-on testing, this ginger
5th - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
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Microscope Mystery Lab: Plant vs. Animal Cell
Introducing.... the microscope mystery lab! In this lab, students receive a letter from an aquatic plant, Elodea, asking for their help. They must examine different specimens under the microscope and identify them based on their features. The focus of this lab is identifying plant vs. animal structures/organelles. It can be done as intro to a parts of a cell unit, or as a review! Breakdown: - Introduce the challenge by reading the letter from Elodea - Students examine 4 different samples under
6th - 8th
Basic Principles, Chemistry
Earth Day Virtual Science Experiment, Board Surface Mulch- Water Retention (3-5)
Virtual Science Experiment Surface Mulch (PowerPoint & Slides) 3-5 Earth DayCelebrate Earth Day by exploring an easy and accessible way to help flower beds retain moisture during a drought. This engaging virtual activity allows you to perform a science experiment with all the learning without the mess or stress! This activity can be completed whole group, in small groups, independently, or for homework virtually if you upload it to your online platform. Your plan for this activity will depend on
3rd - 5th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, General Science
Earth Day Virtual Science Experiment, Board Surface Mulch- Water Retention (6-8)
Virtual Science Experiment Surface Mulch (PowerPoint & Slides) 6-8 Earth DayCelebrate Earth Day by exploring an easy and accessible way to help flower beds retain moisture during a drought. This engaging virtual activity allows you to perform a science experiment with all the learning without the mess or stress! This activity can be completed whole group, in small groups, independently, or for homework virtually if you upload it to your online platform. Your plan for this activity will depend on
6th - 8th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, General Science
Peeps Science Experiment: Fun & Engaging Science Activities 1st 2nd 3rd 4h Grade
Bring science to life with these fun and engaging Peeps Science Experiments! Students investigate how marshmallow chick candies change when exposed to different conditions while practicing observation, prediction, and scientific thinking. This resource includes 7 exciting experiments that explore dissolving, floating, melting, color diffusion, and engineering challenges. Perfect for spring science lessons, Easter STEM activities, and inquiry-based learning.Students will love watching the Peep
1st - 4th
Basic Principles, Other (Science)
Corn & Agriculture Science Lab | Germination & Plant Structure (Grades 3–6)
Bring life science to life with this hands-on corn germination and plant structure lab! Students explore how environmental conditions affect seed growth, collect data, and connect structure to function through engaging visuals and activities. Perfect for upper elementary or middle school classrooms, this complete resource includes everything from setup to analysis — no prep required! What’s IncludedTeacher Edition Cover Page & Teacher Notes Materials & Safety Guidelines Pre-Lab Driving Quest
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, Environment, Other (Science)
The Haunted Lab: STEM Circuit Challenge + 4 Free Posters & 2 Coloring Pages
Turn your classroom into a Haunted Lab! In this high-engagement STEM circuit challenge, students act as spooky scientists, wiring batteries, LEDs, buzzers, and switches to bring a haunted house to life—a perfect blend of Halloween fun and real science. The lesson covers closed vs. open circuits, conductors/insulators, and energy transfer with crystal-clear procedures, diagrams, data tables, analysis prompts, and assessment tools. To make setup effortless and eye-catching, you’ll also get 4
4th - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Physical Science
Mini Pumpkin Parachutes-Halloween STEAM activity
This PowerPoint presentation includes all the information to set up your Halloween Activity with your students. First you will gauge their prior knowledge on engineers and parachutes, then let students' construct their own parachute with the listed materials!
2nd - 5th
Basic Principles, Visual Arts
Pumpkin Life Cycle Cut and Glue
This is a worksheet where students cut out pictures and have to decide what comes first, second, third, etc. They glue the pictures onto the spaces provided.
PreK - 2nd
Basic Principles, Science
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