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Balloons Over Broadway Thanksgiving PBL Activity Parade Floats
Have a classroom Thanksgiving Day Parade! Students work in small groups to design, plan, and build a scale model of a float for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. They learn about the history of the parade and the engineering behind float construction. As part of the project, students need to stay within a designated budget and track their expenses, teaching them financial literacy and decision-making skills. What is Project Based Learning: Project-based learning (PBL) is a teaching method in
1st - 5th
Engineering
CCSS, NGSS
W.2.8
, W.3.10
, W.4.10
+7
Thanksgiving STEM Activities Middle School Design Own Parade Balloon Float
Looking for a fun, hands-on way to bring creativity and engineering together this November? This Thanksgiving Parade Balloon STEM Challenge invites students to design their own parade balloon for a classroom Thanksgiving balloon float parade! Students apply the engineering design process to plan, build, and test a parade-ready balloon that can float, roll, or be pulled through your classroom “parade route.” It’s the perfect blend of holiday excitement, artistic design, and STEM learning for mid
5th - 8th
Engineering
NGSS
MS-ETS1-1
PARADE FLOAT PROJECT STEM STEAM Trash to Treasure Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Have fun and encourage critical thinking creativity, and problem-solving with this Trash to Treasure Parade Float STEM Challenge! In this unit, students use a bag of provided CLEAN trash to design and create their parade float. You get to decide what the parade’s theme is, so this unit is incredibly flexible! Directions, Parade Float Judging Sheet, and Supply Request Letter are included. Ways to Use•Any holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas, St. Patrick’s Day, etc.) •With a Balloons Over Broadway u
3rd - 12th
Classroom Community, Engineering
Parade Float Balloon Flinker STEM- Thanksgiving Activity
STEM Challenge: Students are tasked with designing and building a weight system that attaches to a helium balloon and “flinks” (floats) for at least 10 seconds, maintaining a height between 30–60 cm above the table. Why This Activity Works: ✔️ Promotes engineering design thinking and problem-solving ✔️ Encourages hands-on, inquiry-based learning ✔️ Integrates key concepts like balance, force, and stability ✔️ Supports collaboration, creativity, and iteration ✔️ Perfect for maintaining
4th - 8th
Engineering, General Science
Balloons Over Broadway Thanksgiving STEM Activities: Puppets, Mini Parade Floats
These low prep Thanksgiving STEM Activities supplement Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet and are designed for K-5th Grade! Balloons Over Broadway STEM includes:"Turket Trot" (marionette puppet) STEM Activity with lesson plan, discussion chart, key vocabulary, video links, and student template"Mini Magnetic Parade" (mapping, magnetism) STEM Activity with instructions, map, and student templatesPlease view the preview for a detailed look at all components.⇒ Feedback and FollowersClick the G
K - 5th
Engineering, Physical Science
Also included in: STEM Activities + Read Alouds FAVORITES - Picture Books STEM Challenges
Parade Float Engineering Challenge – Mardi Gras STEM Activity | Grades 3–5
Parade Float Engineering Challenge is a hands-on STEM activity where students design, build, test, and improve a mini parade float inspired by Mardi Gras parades. This engineering challenge guides students through the engineering design process while exploring balance, stability, force, and friction. Perfect for Grades 3–5, this resource includes structured planning, data collection, reflection, and optional writing extensions to support differentiation and real classroom use. ✅ Who Is This Re
3rd - 5th
Engineering, General Science, Physical Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: Mardi Gras STEM Bundle Engineering Logic & Data Activities Grades 3–5
Rolling with Gratitude: Thanksgiving Parade Float PBL (2nd–4th Graders)
Bring the excitement of Thanksgiving parades into your classroom with this hands-on, cross-curricular float design project! Students will imagine, plan, and build their own miniature parade floats while learning about the history, meaning, and creativity behind real Thanksgiving parades. This resource includes everything you need for a full Thanksgiving-themed PBL unit—blending reading, writing, math, art, teamwork, and critical thinking. Students will read a nonfiction passage, learn key vocabu
2nd - 4th
Engineering, Other (Math), Writing
CCSS
2.OA.A.1
, RI.2.1
, RI.2.3
+15
Design my Own Macy's Parade Float
This is the graphic organizer I use for my students to design their parade floats in our Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade mini-unit.
Not Specific
Engineering, Science
Balloons Over Broadway Activity Thanksgiving Parade STEM Challenge
Have a Balloons Over Broadway Thanksgiving Day Parade Activity with a Green Screen and Editable Canva Slides! Make learning fun with this Balloons Over Broadway Activity in which students design their very own Balloons Over Broadway Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon! Perfect companion to the Thanksgiving read aloud book Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet. Not only do students design the balloon, but as an added challenge they must create a device to keep it floating in the air! Students plan
K - 5th
Engineering
CCSS, NGSS
W.2.8
, W.3.10
, W.4.10
+7
Also included in: Thanksgiving READ ALOUD STEM™ Activities and Challenges BUNDLE
Balloons Over Broadway Thanksgiving Parade STEM Activity Stop Motion Animation
Float into parade fun this Thanksgiving with a digital STEM activity! This resource pairs perfectly to the beloved read aloud Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet. ✅ What You'll Get ✅ 5 Instruction Pages for Students You do not need to know how to do digital stop motion animation before trying this! Background City Page and Balloon Float Elements Students can used the components provided, create their own, or do an image search to create just the right float! Includes animals like the one s
3rd - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
Thanksgiving Parade Awards/Certificates
Are students decorating a parade float for Thanksgiving and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade? These awards/certificates recognize 1st place, 2nd place, and 3rd place. There is also a certificate to give to all participants. The awards come in three colors: black, orange, and brown.
Not Specific
Engineering
Also included in: Fall (Thanksgiving, Halloween, Pumpkin) Award Certificates Bundle
Balloons Over Broadway - STEM Planning Page
This freebie is a planning page you can use with the story "Balloons Over Broadway" by Melissa Sweet. Your students can design their own balloon "float" for the Thanksgiving Parade. If you like this product, please check out the rest of my resources!
1st - 3rd
Engineering
Balloons over Broadway unit study
This resource is great to use leading up to Thanksgiving break! It includes guides for collecting text evidence, researching greek and latin roots, developing a parade with your students, a shopping list for creating floats, and a list of 45 different greek/latin roots students can choose from to create their balloon floats. This project encourages creativity and patience when working on the floats.
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Reading
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.3
, CCRA.R.4
Mardi Gras Mini Float STEM challenge
A fun activity to get your students thinking like engineer while they learn about Mardi Gras. Students work in groups to create a mini Mardi Gras parade by designing floats.
****includes a link to a video about Mardi Gras
Suggested materials :
Paper plates
Shoe boxes
Paper towel/toilet paper tubes
Pipe cleaners
Rubber bands
String
Construction paper
Glitter
Brackets
Paper clips
Paper cups
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Social Studies
Balloons Over Broadway STEM Activity Stop Motion Thanksgiving Parade Project
This Balloons Over Broadway stop motion animation lesson brings the excitement of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade to your classroom! The STEM activity allows students to design and animate their own parade floats using Google Slides stop motion animation. This Thanksgiving classroom lesson pairs perfectly with Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet and a makes a fun, no prep digital project to celebrate Thanksgiving! What's Included: 24 Teacher Slides This includes the book talk, hook, en
3rd - 7th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Library Skills
Balloons Over Broadway for Thanksgiving Story Read-Aloud | STEM Craftivity
🦃 Bring Balloons Over Broadway to life with this hands-on Thanksgiving craftivity that blends STEM thinking, literacy, and creativity in one adorable package! Students read the story about the making of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, design a float to participate in the parade, and all while practicing problem-solving, sequencing, and critical thinking. This single-story STEM challenge is low-prep, high-fun, and perfect for your short Thanksgiving week. It includes printable turkey fl
1st - 2nd
Classroom Community, Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
NO Balloons Over Broadway Thanksgiving READ ALOUD STEM Activity Latex Free
Skip the balloons with this latex-free Balloons Over Broadway classroom Thanksgiving Day parade lesson with green screen activity! Make learning fun with this Thanksgiving STEAM challenge in which students design their very own Thanksgiving Day parade float! An excellent companion activity to the fall read aloud book Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet. Students plan, design, and build their own float design. After they have completed their activity, there is time for reflection on what wor
K - 5th
Engineering
CCSS, NGSS
W.2.8
, W.3.10
, W.4.10
+7
Thanksgiving STEM - 4 Challenges!
Your students will be thankful for STEM with these fun Thanksgiving-themed challenges! Each activity can stand alone, but also lists a suggested read-aloud to get the fun started by integrating reading. 4 challenges!Design a Parade FloatBuild a Fort for a FeastBuild a Secret CompartmentTurkey TransportationEach challenge includes specific parameters and guiding questions to make the experience more meaningful. IncludesParent letterChallenge sheetsEngineering process sheetsPlanning sheetsSelf-ref
1st - 4th
Engineering
Also included in: Holiday and Seasonal STEM BUNDLE
Balloons Over Broadway STEM Challenges Thanksgiving Parade Activities Bundle
The BEST Balloons Over Broadway Activities! NOW WITH EDITABLE CANVA SLIDES!Code a Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade.Build a Balloons Over Broadway Parade Balloon. Recreate New York City Landmarks and build your parade route. Make Latex-Free Thanksgiving Day Parade Floats with no Balloons! Test your creativity with Turkey and Balloon Challenges including Thanksgiving finish the picture activities.Create a Parade Float using Project Based Learning.Use a green screen to make your parade come to life!
K - 5th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
Balloons Over Broadway - STEM activity
Want a fun, easy, engaging STEM related activity to get the students ready for Thanksgiving? After reading the suggested book, Balloons Over Broadway By Melissa Sweet, have your students use the engineering design process to create a Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon Float. Your students are sure to have fun using their imaginations to make their balloons look amazing! You can even have them make their own Parade with their balloons!! Have fun and let me know how it goes!
PreK - 2nd
Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
Escape to Thanksgiving Break
This activity is perfect for those stressful days before Thanksgiving break. Students work in small groups to complete 5 thanksgiving themed challenges. These challenges include: 1. Build the Mayflower STEAM Challenge 2. Long and Short Vowel Sound sorts 3. Design a Float STEAM Challenge 4. Parade Route Map Design 5. Thank a Teacher Thank You Card Writing
PreK - 3rd
Engineering, English Language Arts
Balloons Over Broadway Paired Text + STEAM Challenge | Thanksgiving 3rd-5th Gr.
Bring the magic of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade into your classroom with this engaging literacy and STEAM project!Inspired by Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet, this cross-curricular resource helps students explore how creativity, engineering, and perseverance come together to make giant parade balloons float through the sky.Students will read two original passages — one informational and one narrative — then answer comprehension questions, complete a hands-on balloon engineering cha
3rd - 5th
Engineering, Reading, Writing
Hands On Engineering: Thanksgiving STEM Themed Making & Design Challenge
Hands On Engineering: Thanksgiving Themed Making & Design Challenges are for lower and middle Elementary students & homeschoolers. This unit includes some fun engineering challenges which use the design process and can be completed over four weeks Make a Thanksgiving Dinner TableMake a Thanksgiving Parade FloatMake a Turkey PenMake a Boat for a TurkeyTangible Learning aims to make STEM learning accessible, hands on & fun. The materials involved are affordable, everyday items. These 65 pag
2nd - 4th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
Thanksgiving Activities STEM Escape Room: Escape the Thanksgiving Day Parade!
** Follow me to be notified of FLASH SALES when I post a new resource!Escape the Thanksgiving Day Parade STEM Escape Room ActivityStudents will solve a series of 3 STEM challenges in order to get through the Thanksgiving Day parade!This "escape room" type activity allows students to get creative and engage in the following STEM challenges: Design a parade float, write an algorithm for their parade costume, and get the pumpkin pie through the maze to finally deliver it to the parade announcers. F
Not Specific
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
Also included in: Kindergarten Thanksgiving Activities Bundle: Math, Writing, STEM
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