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Weather STEM Activity Severe Weather & Natural Disasters STEM Earth Science Fun
This hands-on Weather STEM Activity is perfect for teaching severe weather, natural disasters, and Earth science, this challenge tasks students with designing and building shelters to withstand 3 or more types of extreme weather or disasters. Whether for spring STEM activities or as part of an Earth Day STEM lesson, this resource inspires creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. The Challenge:Students will work individually or in teams to: Design and construct a shelter to defend
2nd - 8th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Types of Rocks Sorting Cards & Charts - Montessori Geology
Studying rocks and minerals encourages a love for nature, enhances observational skills, and introduces key concepts in earth science. To use the Types of Rocks Sorting, identify and classify rocks from the three major rock groups: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. Then, verify the classifications using the control charts. The following 18 rocks are included: andesite, basalt, gabbro, granite, obsidian, rhyolite, breccia, conglomerate, limestone, rock salt, sandstone, shale, gneiss, hornf
1st - 3rd
Earth Sciences, General Science
Weather Activity Centers, Kindergarten Preschool PreK Fine Motor Playdough Mats
Weather Playdough Mats are a hands-on fine motor activity for Preschool, PreK, and Kindergarten. Perfect for weather units, science centers, and hands-on preschool weather activities, these printable mats help students build hand strength while exploring sunny, rainy, snowy, and stormy weather. Use them in weather centers, fine motor tubs, or preschool science activities to bring seasonal learning to life. Students shape, roll, and mold dough to complete weather scenes featuring sun, rain, snow,
PreK - K
Earth Sciences, General Science
Solar System Scaled Model Activity: Sizes & Distances Hands-On
Engage middle school students in building a scaled solar system model to grasp planetary sizes and distances. This hands-on activity integrates math and science for deep conceptual understanding—ideal for upcoming astronomy units and saving hours on lesson prep.Discover the vastness of our solar system through this immersive, hands-on scaled model activity, designed specifically for middle school classrooms (grades 5-9). Rooted in proven pedagogical strategies and refined through extensive secon
5th - 9th, Adult Education
Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Science
CCSS, NGSS
SL.6.1
, SL.7.1
, SL.8.1
+8
Patterns in Nature Picture Sorting Cards
Patterns in Nature: A Fun and Interactive Sorting Activity for Kids! Develop your students' observation skills and encourage a deeper appreciation for the natural world with this Patterns in Nature printable. This resource includes:* 10 label cards, each featuring a category of patterns found in nature (clouds, water, plants, animals, reflections, landscapes, corals, ice and snow, rocks, and trees) * 50 captivating photographs of patterns in nature, carefully selected to spark curiosity and ins
PreK - 1st
Earth Sciences, Science
Biomes Project
Engage your students and assess their knowledge of BIOMES with this print-and-go poster project - this resource includes EVERYTHING YOU NEED to assign and grade a project in a science study of the different biomes. This simple and engaging project will assess your students understanding of the different biomes while also helping to develop their researching and public speaking skills. This project can be completed individually, in pairs, or in groups. Product includes: *Poster Instructions *Div
3rd - 5th
Earth Sciences, Science
Types of Clouds Activities | Montessori 3-Part Cards & Read Aloud
Introduce young learners to the wonders of the sky with this Types of Clouds Read-Aloud Cards and Montessori Three-Part Cards! This hands-on weather resource helps preschool and kindergarten students recognize the four basic cloud types using realistic, high-quality photographs and simple, child-friendly information. Perfect for science centers, homeschool lessons, and Montessori classrooms, this printable set builds vocabulary, observation skills, and early reading confidence. What’s Includ
PreK - 1st
Earth Sciences, General Science, Vocabulary
Astronomy Virtual Field Trip Stars Constellations Night Sky Digital Resource
Fun and engaging activity about space, stars, constellations and astronomy: Let your students take a Virtual Field Trip using technology! Your students will love learning about observing the night sky, important stars and constellations, tools and technology used for stargazing, and the astronomers and scientists who work in this exciting science field. What's included?2 Google Slides digital choice boardsFollow-up questions and activity slidesNight Sky QuizThis google slides resource feature
4th - 7th
Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Science
NGSS
5-ESS1-2
, 5-ESS1-1
Nature Bingo / Outdoor Education, Science Game, Earth Day
Looking for ways to get your learners connected with nature? No better way to immerse them into the beauty of our Earth than with a nature bingo game! These print-ready pdf file nature bingo cards are a great way to get young learners introduced to different animals, plants, and aspects of nature, and also reinforcing science and nature terms in older learners. These nature bingo cards are also an amazing addition to a camping unit, Earth Day celebrations, summer camp, birthday parties, traveli
Not Specific
Earth Sciences, Science
NGSS
2-LS4-1
Lima Bean Life Cycle
27 pages of lima bean life cycle printable activities for your preschool and kindergarten students. Practice sequencing skills and learn the life cycle of the lima bean with these printables! ✅ WHAT YOU GET★Lima bean Life Cycle Sequencing Cards (color + b/w) ★Lima bean Life Cycle Sequencing Cut and Paste Sheets (color + b/w) ★Lima bean Life Cycle Printable Booklets (color + b/w) ★Lima bean Life Cycle Emergent Reader Pocket Chart Sentences (color) 27 pages of lima bean life cycle printable activ
PreK - K
Earth Sciences, Science
Weather Hazard STEM
Natural Disaster STEM - Oh no! The weather is forecasting high winds! The family needs a safe place to stay. Build a shelter for the family that will withstand the wind. It will be tested with a hairdryer, so make it strong! Students must stick to a budget and use the available materials to build a shelter. The family must fit inside.
This STEM focuses on lessening the impact of natural disasters on humans with engineering. It meets NGSS Standards.
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2nd - 5th
Earth Sciences, Engineering
Also included in: Natural Disasters STEM
Dino Fossil and Skeleton Matching//Montessori 3 Part Cards//Info Cards
Dino and Skeleton Matching // 8 Dinosaurs // Montessori 3 Part Cards // Info Cards.In this unit you will find the following materials: -8 Dino Cards (realistic and cute versions) (vocabulary cards and picture only cards with separate labels) DiplodocusStegosaurusTriceratopsPteranodonIchthyosaurusSpinosaurusParasaurolophusTyrannosaurus Rex-8 Fossil Cards -8 Skeleton Cards-8 Info Cards with information about each dinosaur, such as where and when it lived, body features an
PreK - 2nd
Biology, Earth Sciences, Reading
CCSS, NGSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.4
+3
Marshmallow Toothpick STEM Challenge Earthquake STEM End of Year Earth Science
Looking for a high-impact earthquake STEM activity that’s hands-on, meaningful, and fun? This marshmallow toothpick STEM challenge encourages students to step into the shoes of structural engineers and explore how buildings can be designed to withstand powerful earthquakes. Looking for more STEM Challenges? Click here to get activities for the whole year and SAVE!In this engaging engineering challenge, students will build a model of an earthquake-proof building using only marshmallows and toot
4th - 7th
Earth Sciences, Engineering
Animal Tracks Matching Game
Engage your students in a fun matching memory game where they will learn about animal tracks. This resource is a great time-killer and overall fun, Montessori inspired, way to learn about animal tracks. Learning about animal tracks can help students deduct adaptations for animals and their habitats. It is also a great activity to do outdoors. This product features 16 different animals:DeerRaccoonRabbitOpossumPorcupineCoyoteGray SquirrelSkunkBeaverBlack BearBobcatRed FoxDeer MouseWild Turkey
K - 4th
Earth Sciences, General Science, Science
NGSS
1-LS1-1
, 3-LS4-3
, 2-LS4-1
+3
Also included in: Animal Tracks Bundle (Growing)
Seasons : Photo Match & Sort Activity: Science Nature Weather Early Learning
Spark curiosity about the year's changes with this engaging Seasons Match & Sort set! Featuring real-life photographs, this resource includes 1 sorting board and a comprehensive set of 56 photo cards (28 labeled, 28 unlabeled) that beautifully illustrate spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Plus, don't miss my tiny lil' snapshot card showcasing one little tree's journey through all four seasons! EXPAND THE FUN WITH SEASONS PHOTO FLASHCARDS★ 28-up on a letter-sized page. ★ Each card is approximat
Not Specific
Earth Sciences, General Science, Other (ELA)
Cloud Types Worksheets The Water Cycle Weather Science STEM & STEAM Activities
Are you learning about weather systems and types of clouds? Explore cirrus, cumulus, and stratus clouds, then create a cumulus zoo with a fun STEM or STEAM project. Materials needed for the STEM challenge:Cotton balls and pipe cleaners✅ What You'll Get ✅ Informational text: The Water Cycle, Introduction to Clouds, Types of CloudsFollow up activity (3 options)STEM activity (Cumulus Zoo) - includes samples, recording page, and display pageInstructions on using the digital resource, with examples
2nd - 5th
Computer Science - Technology, Earth Sciences
Weathering Erosion & Deposition Earth Science Virtual Field Trip Activity
Fun weathering, erosion & deposition digital resource: Your students will LOVE exploring the causes and effects of these processes that constantly change the Earth's surface and create new landforms. This digital virtual field trip resource is designed to make earth science concepts come alive while keeping your students actively engaged with fun, hands-on activities. Students will "travel" to National Parks such as the Grand Canyon and Arches National Park to observe weathering, erosion and d
4th - 6th
Earth Sciences, General Science, Science
NGSS
MS-ESS2-2
, 5-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS2-1
+1
Types of Mountains (Information, 3-Part Cards & Control Chart) - Earth Science
Studying mountains is essential for understanding our planet's formation, climate, and biodiversity, which in turn impact human well-being and sustainable development. Identify, sort, and classify five types of mountains: fault-block mountains, fold mountains, volcanic mountains, dome mountains, and plateau mountains. Match the correct labels to the pictures. Verify the match using the control cards (cards with labels attached). Includes: 1 page outlining the importance of mountainsdefinition c
4th - 6th
Earth Sciences
Renewable Energy Design a City Project | Digital Project Based Learning (PBL)
An engaging and meaningful project-based learning (PBL) approach to learning about different types of renewable energy! This Digital Google Slides formatted project takes basic understanding up a notch, requiring students to apply their knowledge of renewable energy sources to create a city that runs solely on one source of renewable energy such as wind energy, solar power, water energy, and geothermal energy. It requires higher-level critical thinking and problem solving to design the map of
4th - 7th
Earth Sciences, Science
Also included in: GT Enrichment BUNDLE! - All my enrichment resources aligned with TPSP
Montessori Land and Water Forms Sorting Cards & Control Chart - Geography
In Montessori education, studying land and water forms helps introduce children to physical geography through hands-on, concrete materials. This approach fosters an understanding of geographical concepts and vocabulary by encouraging exploration, manipulation of materials, and the development of critical thinking skills. To use this Land & Water Forms Sorting, identify, sort, and classify 10 land and water forms. The land & water forms included in the set: island, lake, peninsula, gulf, isthmu
K - 2nd
Earth Sciences, Geography
Also included in: Land and Water Forms Bundle - Montessori Geography
Dress for the Weather & Weekly Weather Chart
Weekly weather chart. Our Weekly Weather In [write the state, town or city you live in]! Charting the weekly weather is a great way to introduce graphing for your little ones! Choose a weather monitor and allow them to tell the class the weather for the day. Encourage students to converse and decide whether they agree or disagree. Graphing the weekly weather will allow you to engage your students in making comparisons and determining which weather was the most common for the week! This resource
PreK - K
Earth Sciences
Weather Hazard STEM: Flooding
Flood Barrier STEM - Oh no! The weather forecast is for heavy flooding in the area. You need to build a flood barrier or flood resistant shelter to keep the family safe! This STEM challenge is designed to encourage creative problem solving. Students must design a shelter with the available supplies that is resistant to flooding while sticking to a budget. The shelter will be tested with water in a pan to see if the design was effective as a flood barrier. This STEM is perfect for areas aff
1st - 5th
Earth Sciences, Engineering
Also included in: Natural Disasters STEM
Animals in winter. Hibernation, migration, adaptation montessori materials
Winter months are cold. There is snow everywhere. What do animals do, while people reside in warm houses? Some animals sleep all winter. This sleep is called hibernation. So do frogs, snakes, bears and even some bugs. Other animals stay active in winter. They have to adopt to live and find food. Some birds, animals and insects migrate south for the wintertime. We call this migration. Try this sorting animals in winter game to teach your kids and students about hibernation, adaptation and migrati
PreK - 2nd
Earth Sciences, General Science
Also included in: Sorting activities and games BUNDLE
Weather Virtual Field Trip | Meteorology, Clouds & Storms Digital Resource
Looking for an exciting, no-prep way to teach your students about the wonders of weather? This Weather Virtual Field Trip will transport your class into the world of meteorology through interactive activities, engaging videos, songs, and real-world virtual tours. Perfect for introducing a weather unit, reinforcing science standards, or sparking curiosity about the world around us! What’s Inside:This Google Slides resource features 3 digital picture choice boards with 25+ clickable links to stude
PreK - 2nd
Earth Sciences, General Science, Reading
NGSS
K-ESS2-1
, K-ESS3-2
, K-LS1-1
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