Programs Science Resources for Easel

Unlock creativity in your classroom with NO PREP Finish the Picture Activities!The goal of creativity challenges is to help students think in different ways. The ability to generate unique thoughts and ideas is known as divergent thinking. Perfect for STEM Sub Plans! When students are thinking outside the box it results in creative solutions. In a creativity challenge, students are presented with a problem that they have to solve using their creativity. Typically these challenges are short last

1st - 5th

Art, Coloring Pages, Engineering

Also included in: Creativity Activities Finish the Picture Challenges MEGA Bundle , STEM Sub Plans

STEM Activities Challenge Projects Team Building Engineering Design Process

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Fishyrobb

If your students enjoy doing STEM or STEAM activities, they will LOVE this set of 5 fully-planned out challenges! All five themed STEM challenges center around the story of a shipwrecked traveler stranded on a deserted island. After watching an introductory “movie trailer” and hearing the story of the shipwreck, students will read five of the traveler's diary entries. Each entry will challenge them to design and build something to help him survive and get back to civilization! These STEM chall

4th - 7th

Engineering, Physical Science

NGSS

3-5-ETS1-1

, 3-5-ETS1-2

Also included in: 15 STEM Challenge Projects Desert Island Pioneer Winter Science Activities

If I Built a House READ ALOUD STEM™ Challenge End of the Year Activity 3D Shapes

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Integrate STEM, Writing, and Literacy in your classroom at the End of the School Year!Teach students everything they need to build a house using 2D Shapes and 3D Shapes! Your students will love designing, building, testing, and writing about their very own house! Connect to a Read Aloud: If I Built a House by Chris Van DusenThis STEM Project is a companion activity to If I Built A House by Chris Van Dusen. The book explores all the elements needed for an amazing house! Take students through the

1st - 5th

Engineering, Science

CCSS, NGSS

1.G.A.1

, 2.G.A.1

, W.1.5

+16

Also included in: If I Built a STEM Activities Bundle - School, Car, House, Town, Chris Van Dusen

Winter Activities, Christmas Activities, Logic Puzzles, Sub Plan, Middle School

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Winter Holiday Activities and Logic Puzzles for Middle School! No prep except to print and copy, or assign on Easel! This packet of eleven activities includes a variety of logic puzzles and other challenges: one reindeer games logic puzzle, one Christmas logic puzzle, one New Year’s logic puzzle, one temperature logic puzzle, one cryptogram with winter holiday words, one word search based on the cryptogram words, one grid matching activity, one elf grid drawing sheet, one 9-piece square puzzle,

6th - 8th

General Science, Informational Text, Other (Math)

CCSS

RI.6.8

, RI.7.8

, RI.8.8

Also included in: Year Round Logic Puzzle Activities for Middle School!

Mr. Ferris and His Wheel End of the Year READ ALOUD STEM™ Challenge

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Integrate STEM in your classroom at the End of the School Year!Learn about the World's Fair and how Mr. Ferris built the first Ferris Wheel! Your students will love designing, building, testing, and writing about their very own Ferris Wheel! Connect to a Read Aloud: Mr. Ferris and His WheelThis STEM Project is a companion activity to Mr. Ferris and His Wheel by Kathryn Davis. The book explores the 1893 Chicago World's Fair and how Ferris built his first wheel. Take students through the STEM Pr

1st - 5th

Engineering, Science

CCSS, NGSS

W.1.1

, W.2.1

, W.3.1

+14

Also included in: READ ALOUD STEM Activities and Challenges MEGA Bundle #1 STEM Club, STEM Centers

Year Round Logic Puzzle Activities for Middle School!

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In this logic puzzle bundle, you get all FOURTEEN logic puzzle holiday products at a sale price of 50% off! There are a total of 94 logic puzzles of varying difficulty, ready to use, plus academic activities related to the holidays or seasons. The logic puzzles are great for critical thinking, close reading, and problem solving. With 94 puzzles to choose from, you'll have at least one a week to use as a filler, for extra credit, with a sub, or for those fast finishers. The themes of the lo

5th - 10th

For All Subjects, General Science, Math

4th Grade Math Projects, Math Enrichment for the Entire Year, PDF and Digital!

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4th Grade Math Enrichment Research Projects for the Entire Year, 32 weeks! Projects range from calculating ticket prices, the cost to build the St. Louis Arch, to how many pencils come from one tree and so much more! Great for early finishers, advanced learners and whole class fun. No teacher prep, great rigor and perfect math skills/technology integration! Adding enrichment to your classroom shouldn’t have to be time consuming and difficult to manage. This program is easy to manage and mathem

4th

Instructional Technology, Math

CCSS

4.NBT.A.2

, 4.NBT.A.3

, 4.NBT.B.4

+21

Also included in: 4th Grade Enrichment Project Bundle! Reading, Science, Math Projects All Year!

Halloween Activities Logic Puzzles and Brain Teasers Low Prep Middle School Fun

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Looking for Halloween activities for middle school? These 7 printable logic puzzles and brain teasers are the perfect way to challenge students’ critical thinking while keeping learning fun and engaging. Great for bell ringers, early finishers, or holiday centers—and best of all, they’re low prep- just print and go or use Easel! This packet of seven activities includes four logic puzzles, one cryptogram, one word search, and one grid drawing sheet. This product has been updated with the

5th - 8th

General Science, Other (ELA), Other (Math)

Also included in: Year Round Logic Puzzle Activities for Middle School!

5th Grade Math Projects, Math Enrichment for the Entire Year! PDF or Digital!

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5th Grade Math Enrichment Research Projects for the Entire Year! From calculating how much food an animal eats in a week to researching and converting the longest rivers in the world, your students will love these research projects. Great for early finishers, advanced learners and whole class fun. No teacher prep, great rigor and perfect math skills/technology integration! Adding enrichment to your classroom shouldn’t have to be time consuming and difficult to manage. This program is easy to m

5th

Instructional Technology, Math

Also included in: 5th Grade Enrichment Project Bundle! Reading, Science, Math Projects All Year!

Back to School Science Activities for Middle School

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This product has some great activities for the first day or first week of school! For many middle school science students, this will be their first year of having science as a stand-alone class. Additionally, many middle schools are comprised of students coming from several different elementary schools. You can use these Back-to-School activities to help students practice the expectations of a science class, plus learn about each other. While they do these activities, you as a teacher can ge

4th - 8th

Science

Also included in: Back to School Science Activities Bundle | Lab Safety, Teamwork, Labs, Graphing

Thanksgiving Activities! 7 Logic Puzzles & Brain Teasers for Middle School

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Fun critical thinking Thanksgiving activities for middle schoolers!This packet of seven activities includes three Thanksgiving logic puzzles, one cryptogram, a Thanksgiving food word search using words from the cryptogram, one grid matching activity, and one grid drawing sheet. They are ready to print, copy, and use- very low prep! An answer key and tips are included. These puzzles are great to use as a filler activity, with a substitute, or after a test is given, and yet they will still

6th - 8th

Close Reading, Other (Math), Other (Science)

Also included in: Year Round Logic Puzzle Activities for Middle School!

Pioneer STEM Activities Project Based Learning Building Simple Machines Pulley

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Fishyrobb

This is a set of 5 STEM challenges centered around the story of a pioneer family. After watching an introductory “movie trailer” and hearing about the family's travels during the westward expansion, students will read about different parts of the journey. Each one will challenge them to design something to help the family build their new life. Includes 5 different STEM projects: Thirsty Travelers: Design A Water FilterHome Sweet Home: Construct A CabinWhose Territory?: Build A TowerBath Time: S

4th - 7th

Engineering, Physical Science

NGSS

MS-ETS1-2

, MS-PS3-4

, 4-PS3-4

Also included in: 15 STEM Challenge Projects Desert Island Pioneer Winter Science Activities

3rd Grade Math Projects, Math Enrichment for the Entire Year! PDF or Digital!

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Brittany Washburn Technology Skills Resources

3rd Grade Math Enrichment Research Projects for the Entire Year, 32 weeks! From researching the prices of pets to calculating the differences between the heights of buildings, your students will love these projects. Great for early finishers, advanced learners and whole class fun. No teacher prep, great rigor and perfect math skills/technology integration! Adding enrichment to your classroom shouldn’t have to be time consuming and difficult to manage. This program is easy to manage and mathema

3rd

Instructional Technology, Math

CCSS

MP1

, MP2

, MP3

Also included in: 3rd Grade Enrichment Project Bundle! Reading, Science, Math Projects All Year!

Crack the Code Worksheets | Technology Puzzle Activities for Problem Solving

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These Crack the Code worksheets are a fun, low-prep way for students to practice technology and coding concepts through problem-solving puzzles. Students decode clues to reveal answers, making this a great activity for tech class, early finishers, or centers. Perfect for reinforcing skills without screens. Keep students engaged with printable crack-the-code puzzles designed for technology class. These worksheets build problem-solving skills and reinforce tech concepts. Looking for a fun and enga

5th - 8th

Computer Science - Technology

Also included in: FLASH DEAL Technology Back Up Plans Bundle | K-5 Computer Lab Activities

Halloween Creativity Activities Finish the Picture Challenges, STEM Sub Plans

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Need a quick, no prep, Halloween STEM challenge to get your students thinking outside the box?!Halloween Creativity Challenges are great for engaging students during morning work, early finishers, or add some creative thinking tasks to your Halloween party! They also make the perfect Emergency STEM Sub Plans. The goal of creativity challenges is to help students think in different ways. The ability to generate unique thoughts and ideas is known as divergent thinking. When students are thinking

1st - 5th

Art, Coloring Pages, Engineering

Also included in: Creativity Activities Finish the Picture Challenges MEGA Bundle , STEM Sub Plans

Balloons Over Broadway Creativity Activities Finish the Picture STEM Sub Plans

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Need a quick, no prep, Thanksgiving STEM challenge to get your students thinking outside the box?!These no prep STEM Challenges make the perfect Emergency Sub Plans or as self-guided Autumn STEM Centers! Thanksgiving Creativity Challenges are great for engaging students during morning work, early finishers, or add some creative thinking tasks to your Thanksgiving classroom activities! The goal of creativity challenges is to help students think in different ways. The ability to generate unique th

1st - 5th

Art, Engineering, English Language Arts

Also included in: Creativity Activities Finish the Picture Challenges MEGA Bundle , STEM Sub Plans

Everything You Need for a Treehouse READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity

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Integrate STEM, Writing, and Literacy in your 1st Grade through 5th Grade classroom, makerspace, STEM Club, and library!Learn everything you need to build a treehouse! Your students will love designing, building, testing, and writing about their very own treehouse! Connect to a Read Aloud: Everything You Need for a TreehouseThis STEM Project is a companion activity to Everything You Need for a Treehouse by Carter Higgins. The book explores all the elements needed for an amazing treehouse! Take

1st - 5th

Engineering, Science

CCSS, NGSS

W.1.3

, W.2.3

, W.3.3

Also included in: READ ALOUD STEM Activities and Challenges MEGA Bundle #1 STEM Club, STEM Centers

Science Logic Puzzles for Middle School

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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

Periodic Table of Elements Scavenger Hunt Puzzles: The Complete Set of Puzzles

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Ready for a wild ride through the world of elements? Buckle up, educators, because we've got a Periodic Table Scavenger Hunt that'll make your students' heads spin faster than a noble gas! Introducing our Non-Traditional, Student-Friendly, Periodic Table-Friendly, and Downright Awesome Introduction to the Periodic Table! This bundle is packed with so much excitement, you'll need a hazmat suit to contain it! Here's what your students will uncover: Elements named after scientists, because w

7th - 10th, Adult Education

Chemistry, Physical Science, Science

CCSS, NGSS

SL.5.1

, SL.6.1

, SL.7.1

+11

Invention "SHARK TANK" Classroom Competition, Step-By-Step Guide w/ Handouts

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PDF or Digital! Shark Tank! Classroom or school invention competition! It's never too early to encourage your young entrepreneurs. I've included everything you need with this resource to have a "Shark Tank" inspired classroom competition in your own classroom. Students will use innovative math, social studies and science skills with partners to create a product that will help students with specific problems at school. Great for teaching inventions, personal finance with profits, losses and etc

4th - 8th

Math, Science

Life-Sized Human Body Systems Paper Model: Printable Anatomy Activity

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Engage students with this life-sized human anatomy model. Printable, hands-on activity for K-12 science, perfect for biology and STEM lessons.Bring the human body to life with this versatile, life-sized printable paper model, ideal for biology, life science, and anatomy classes from kindergarten through high school. Measuring 81 cm tall x 33 cm wide (2'8" x 1'1"), this model, crafted as a versatile and adaptable educational science resource, delivers an accurately detailed and anatomically p

6th - 11th, Adult Education

Anatomy, Biology, Science

NGSS

MS-LS1-3

, HS-LS1-2

Also included in: Human Anatomy & Physiology: Structure & Function Model, Diagrams & Card Sorts

Solar System Scaled Model Activity: Sizes & Distances Hands-On

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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

Also included in: Space Science & Atmospheric Science Activities for Middle School & High School

Scientific Method Variables Shuffleboard Game Interactive Print & Digital Gr.5-9

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