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The Dot By Peter Reynolds Activities - Low Prep Dot Day STEM and STEAM
Get ready for International Dot Day with STEM and STEAM activities! This growth mindset read-aloud is sure to become one of your favorites. Warm-up the brain with dot and pixel art, and then dive into one (or all four) STEM challenges. These activities pair with the read aloud The Dot. Try these challenges and see where they take you! ✅ What You'll Get ✅ 2 warm-up activities to get the creativity flowing 4 STEM ActivitiesArt desk STEM activityEasel STEM activityPicture frame STEM activityPain
K - 3rd
Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
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Spider STEM Challenge (Preschool to 1st Grade)
Spider Web STEM ChallengeWhat you'll need:a printerwhite cardstock (optional)a laminator (optional)3 mil laminating pouches (optional)painters or masking tapea chair with 4 legs or a door frameHow to do this with your child:Print on printer paper (and laminate) or white cardstock. Cut out along the dotted lines. Explain to your child that they are going to pretend to be a spider building a web to catch insects to eat. They will have 15 minutes to build their web in the bottom of an upside down c
PreK - 1st
Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
Also included in: Spider Week-Long Unit Bundle (Preschool-1st)
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FREE Christmas and Holidays Around the World STEM Challenge Passport
Looking for a FREE Christmas and Holidays Around the World STEM Challenge Passport? Are you planning to do some Christmas and/or Holidays Around the World STEM challenges? If yes, then here's a great FREEBIE just for you! Use this FREE Christmas and Holidays Around the World STEM Challenge Passport to track your students' progress! It works well with my Christmas Around the World STEM Challenges BUNDLE and Holidays Around the World STEM Challenges BUNDLE. Included are five pages that you can
2nd - 5th
Engineering
STEM Engineering Starter Kit for Teachers {elementary level}
Is your elementary school starting the Engineering Design Process? Does thinking about STEM make you want to pull your hair out? Do you feel confused about what STEM looks like in an elementary classroom setting? If so, this free STEM starter kit is for you! The packet includes everything I wish I had known about STEM when my school started implementing STEM in 2011. I hope it is helpful to you! I am in the process of going through all of the STEM activities I created over the past couple of yea
K - 4th
Engineering
Bridge Construction STEM Challenge
Get your students excited about STEM! This real-world exploration activity asks the question: does the construction of a bridge determine its overall strength? Students participate in hands-on inquiry and open-ended exploration as they try to determine which bridge design can hold the most amount of weight. This packet contains all the information you need to make this a great engineering activity in your classroom: Challenge Question Poster NGSS Poster Teacher Directions Student Recording Sh
6th - 8th
Engineering
Everyday Curiosity: Getting a Haircut
Have you ever wondered how hairstylists keep their scissors so sharp? This issue of Everyday Curiosity investigates the science and engineering behind getting a haircut. It includes a brief discussion about scissors and three hands-on activities exploring levers and cutting.
Issues of Everyday Curiosity are perfect to use when you want to take on engineering challenges, provide additional enrichment, and bridge the gap between home and school.
Everyday Curiosity is a weekly electronic magazine
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Physical Science
Secrets to Successful STEM Challenges Webinar PD
STEM Challenge webinar topics:The who, what, when, & why of STEM ChallengesWe'll spend most of the time on how: How to structure your lessonHow much time to allocate to each stepHow to effectively facilitate a challenge: do's & don'tsHow to get the most from every challengeHow to handle "epic fails"How to know if you're doing it "right"NOTE: All resources and items discussed in the webinar are linked here.
Not Specific
Engineering
Enrichment Research Project ~ I'm An Architect!
This research study is perfect for enrichment or fast-finishers! Students will utilize this STEM approach to identify the works of an architect by solving word problems, constructing their own building and more! Great for in-class or home project.
This has been a great tool for my kids who enjoy higher level thinking activities and exploring new topics!
If your kids enjoy this research project, more will be posted soon :)
1st - 2nd
Engineering, Other (Math)
CCSS
1.OA.A.1
, 1.OA.A.2
, 2.OA.A.1
Abstract-- Bjarke Ingles Video Follow Along Questions
This consists of 7 questions about the Netflix show "Abstract" in the Bjarke Ingles episode to further engage your students when watching the film. I used it for an IB MYP 3 design class, but there is room for scaffolding if you do not teach design and would still like to use the guide. You may find the video on Netflix, but it is also found on youtube. There is a link to where you can find the video provided in the document. The Episode is about Bjarke Ingles, a modern architect and founder o
6th - 10th
Engineering
CCSS
CCRA.L.1
, CCRA.L.2
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