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Push and Pull STEM
This Pushes and Pulls engineering STEM activity engages students' problem solving skills, engineering thinking, and math skills for Force and Motion. They will love creating a way to successfully move the rocks! This STEM activity targets the NGSS Standards for Force and Motion.
In this Pushes and Pulls Engineering challenge the truck broke down, but the rocks still need moved! Students will build a way to move the rocks using the available supplies, but be sure to stay on budget!
Please
K - 3rd
Basic Principles, Engineering
Also included in: STEM Activities Bundle
No-Prep Pattern Worksheets | Cut and Pastefor Preschool & Kindergarten
These No-Prep Pattern Worksheets are designed for Preschool and Kindergarten students to build early math logic, pattern recognition, and thinking skills through fun cut and paste and what comes next activities. This printable pack includes 20 no-prep pattern worksheets that help young learners identify, continue, and complete repeating patterns using clear visuals and simple instructions. Students can work independently by cutting, pasting, and choosing the correct pattern, making this s
PreK - 1st
Basic Principles, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
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
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
Heavy & Light Discovery Cards | Hands-On Weight Comparison for Preschool
Transform weight concepts into a hands-on adventure with these engaging Heavy & Light Discovery Cards!Perfect for preschool, pre-K, and kindergarten classrooms, these colorful visual cards make abstract math and science concepts concrete and fun. Your young learners will develop critical thinking skills while exploring weight comparison through real-world objects they know and love! 📦 WHAT'S INCLUDED:✅ 30+ Full-Color Discovery Cards featuring everyday objects (toys, food, animals, household it
PreK - 3rd
Basic Principles, Character Education, Social Emotional Learning
Shape Path Puzzle
this fun logic puzzles challenge students to connect matching shapes by drawing paths on a grid. the lines must follow the squares and cannot cross each other. activity helps children develop logical thinking, spatial reasoning, and problem - solving skills while staying focused and engaged
PreK - 1st
Basic Operations, Basic Principles, Mental Math
Marble Maze STEM
Balls and Ramps STEM - The toy company wants to sell a marble maze. They need designers to come up creative ideas for a new marble maze. Your students need to design a marble maze on a cardboard box lid using the available supplies while sticking to a budget. They will use their creative thinking, engineering design and math skills for the STEM challenge. This STEM challenge meets several NGSS standards.
Suggested Plan of Implementation:
Prior Week: Send home the parent letter requesting
K - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering
Also included in: STEM Activities Bundle
Complete Preschool Activity Bundle | Fine Motor Skills, Tracing & Sensory
Make learning magical all year long! This 4-season preschool bundle includes over 160 pages of hands-on, low-prep activities to strengthen fine motor skills, tracing, and early learning fun. Each pack celebrates the seasons with simple, engaging pages teachers and parents love! Included Packets: 🍂 Fall Preschool Activity Packet ❄️ Winter Preschool Activity Packet 🌷 Spring Preschool Activity Packet ☀️ Summer Preschool Activity Packet Skills Covered: ✏️ Fine motor strength & coordination 🎨
PreK - K
Basic Principles, Coloring Pages, Handwriting
Little Explorers Learning Path - Play. Discover. Grow.
This is a 6-month, fully planned homeschool curriculum for ages 3–5 that’s designed to be simple, fun, and completely stress-free for parents. Everything is already done for you. It includes 24 weeks of themed learning—like fall, forest, animals, weather, art, and music—and each week has daily lesson plans (Monday–Friday) that tell you exactly what to do. Every day follows an easy routine: Circle time (songs, discussion)Learning activity (early reading or math)Hands-on craft or projectMovemen
PreK
Alphabet, Basic Principles, Numbers
1000th Day of School Project | Museum Exhibit Cards + Research + Rubric
Feeling overwhelmed by how to make the 1000th day of school truly special and educational? Introducing the 1000th Day of School Project | Museum Exhibit Cards + Research + Rubric, your all-in-one solution to transform your classroom into an engaging learning museum! This project not only celebrates a significant milestone but also deeply integrates critical thinking and research skills, making learning both memorable and meaningful for your students. ✨ What's Included: Printable Museum Exhibit
4th - 6th
Basic Operations, Basic Principles, Creative Writing
Science Logic Puzzles for Middle School
This Science Logic Puzzles for Middle School product has 10 logic puzzles of varying difficulty and factual scientific information. They are great for Back to School days, and can be used for team building, fast finishers, after tests, for close reading or critical thinking exercises, for extra credit, or to fill in those odd schedule days like half days, sub plans, or when you need a fun break. Famous Women InventorsFamous Africa-American InventorsThe Mammals of AustraliaThe Highest Volcanoes
6th - 9th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
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
File Folder Sorting Games: Foundational Skills for Special Education and Autism
Transform your special education classroom with 10 foundational file folder sorting games that work TWO ways - as reusable hands-on centers OR quick-prep cut & paste worksheets!🎯 DUAL-USE FORMAT = MAXIMUM FLEXIBILITY!Buy once, use TWO ways! Each sorting activity can be prepared as: ✅ Durable file folder games (laminate, add velcro, use for years) ✅ Consumable worksheets (print and go for homework or assessment) YOU choose the format that fits your time, budget, and students' needs. Many teach
PreK - 2nd
Basic Principles, Graphing, Numbers
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
Drop Count Challenge | Science Experiment | Hands-On STEM Activity
How many drops of water can fit on a coin before it spills? Part of a 20-challenge series, students are amazed as they discover the power of surface tension in this simple but thrilling science challenge! Using just a coin, a dropper (or straw), and water, children carefully count drops, make predictions, and observe how water molecules stick together to form a dome shape. This activity introduces the concept of surface tension and cohesion with a real-world connection to how water behaves in na
K - 2nd
Basic Operations, Basic Principles, Other (Science)
CCSS, NGSS
K.CC.A.1
, CCRA.W.1
, CCRA.L.1
+11
Detective Activity: The 1854 Cholera Outbreak-Find the Source!!!!
This comprehensive lesson includes slides to teach the difference between theory, law, fact, and hypothesis. Then, students focus on a key moment inthe development of the Germ Theory by becoming the detectives, creating their own map of 1854 London to determine the source of the cholera epidemic! The lesson includes extension activites (research, skit, comic strip creation). You can find the slides and complete activity packet here: https://sciencesaves.org/2025/09/17/detective-activity-the-1854
6th - 9th
Basic Principles, Biology, Statistics
CCSS, NGSS
6.SP.A.1
, 6.SP.A.2
, 6.SP.B.4
+7
AP Chemistry - PES Applications and Problem Solving : Worksheets | Grade 9-12
Dive deep into the fascinating world of photoelectron spectroscopy (PES) with this comprehensive resource designed for AP Chemistry students. This product not only reinforces key concepts but also equips teachers with valuable tools for effective assessment and instruction. Perfect for high school students in grades 9 through 12, this collection is meticulously crafted to support educators in delivering high-quality chemistry education. This resource bundle is designed for AP Chemistry courses.
9th - 12th
Basic Principles, Chemistry, Physical Science
Also included in: AP Chemistry - UNIT 1 - Atomic Structure & Properties Worksheets Bundle
PBL-Problem-Based Learning: Solve the Local Water Crisis
Water Crisis Warriors: A Project-Based Learning Challenge Inspire future problem-solvers with a real-world mission they can dive into—literally! Water Crisis Warriors is a high-impact PBL unit where students explore the causes and effects of a local water crisis and take on the challenge of designing creative, research-based solutions. With built-in critical thinking tools, collaborative tasks, and a final presentation, this unit is perfect for gifted enrichment, environmental science, or s
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, Environment, General Science
Engineering Bell Ringers | 25 Real-World STEM Design Prompts | Middle School War
Bring real-world problem-solving into your classroom with these 25 Science & Engineering Bell Ringers! Designed for grades 5-8, these daily warm-ups engage students in applying design thinking to authentic science-based challenges—without needing extra materials. Each bell ringer prompt asks students to: ✅ Tackle a real-world science or engineering problem ✅ Complete design-thinking tasks like analyzing products, designing tests, creating specs, or planning research ✅ Practice critical thi
6th - 9th
Basic Principles, Engineering, General Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
+3
25 Real-World STEM Design Warm Up Slides | Grade 5 - 8 | Engineering Warm Ups
Bring real-world problem-solving into your classroom with these 25 Writing & Engineering Bell Ringers! Designed for grades 5-8, these daily warm-ups engage students in applying design thinking to authentic science-based challenges—without needing extra materials. Each bell ringer prompt asks students to: ✅ Tackle a real-world science or engineering problem ✅ Complete design-thinking tasks like analyzing products, designing tests, creating specs, or planning research ✅ Practice critical thinki
6th - 8th
Basic Principles, Creative Writing, Engineering
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
+1
50 Animal Mazes | Logic Puzzles | Zoo Animals Coloring Pages | Printable
Animal Maze Activity Pack 50 Fun, Printable Mazes to Boost Logic, Focus & Problem-Solving (K–4) Looking for a hands-on activity that keeps kids thinking and smiling?This adorable maze pack combines learning with playful challenge. No screens required! Build Thinking Skills the Fun Way Each maze features a lovable animal trying to find its favorite food—kids will guide them through simple paths that build: Logic and critical thinking Problem-solving and spatial awareness Attention to de
PreK - 6th
Basic Principles, Coloring Pages, Visual Arts
Engaging Science Activities Bundle Mammals | Journal Prompts Biomimicry Design
Unlock your students' potential with our engaging Science Activities! These resources encourage children to solve problems and record their thought processes creatively and structurally, moving beyond traditional worksheets. There is a fun educational game about mammals. Playing a board game is an engaging way to learn about the various types of mammals found worldwide. Why Choose Our Science Mammal Bundle?⭐️ Enhance Science Understanding: Our carefully crafted prompts reinforce students' gras
1st - 3rd
Basic Principles, Biology, Environment
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 2-LS4-1
Engineering Design Process Worksheets | Engineering Design Process 5th grade
STEM & Design Thinking Worksheet Bundle – Grades 3–5Bring creativity, critical thinking, and real-world problem solving to your classroom with this STEM & Design Thinking Worksheet Bundle, designed for grades 3–5! This printable resource pack includes 9 thoughtfully scaffolded worksheets to guide students through every step of the Engineering Design Process and Design Thinking Cycle—from brainstorming to reflection and everything in between. Whether you're running STEM challenges, PBL units,
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Five ThinkForge Desktop Engineering Challenges Volume 3 - Energy/Motion (MS/HS)
ThinkForge™ Desktop Engineering Challenges are low-prep, classroom-ready engineering design challenges that engage students in hands-on problem solving using common materials and minimal space. Each challenge guides students through the engineering design process as they analyze a real-world problem, design and build a solution, test and redesign, and communicate results. Perfect for STEM, science, and physics classrooms (grades 6–12), these desktop-friendly challenges build critical thinking, c
6th - 12th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Physics
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
+3
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