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Survival by Science: 8 Island STEM Simulations + Quiz, Rubric, and Answer Keys
Stranded on an island, students must use science to survive—calculating buoyancy for a raft, optimizing an A-frame shelter, purifying water with a solar still, building a lemon battery, placing windbreaks, and signaling rescue with mirror geometry. The simulation blends physics, chemistry, engineering design, earth science, and quantitative reasoning, with an optional Biblical worldview toggle for reflection on stewardship, wisdom, and teamwork. What’s Inside Interactive STEM survival simulat
4th - 8th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Physical Science
Wright Brothers Country Lesson Plan Bundle - mp3 Song, PowerPoint, Lyrics, Quiz
CLICK HERE to see my Latest FREE Video and Resources!This Wright Brothers Country Bundle Lesson Plan and Materials is a comprehensive, fun, and engaging instructional tool for any teacher and student, all for a very low cost! The lesson plan is simple and effective: 1) Print the lyrics sheet and read as a class; 2) Play the song while students follow along with the lyrics (don't be surprised if they start singing on their own!); 3) Use the PowerPoint for direct instruction; 4) Give the quiz
2nd - 10th
Engineering, Reading, U.S. History
STEM Problem-Solving Scenario Theme Task Cards Classroom Community Activities
Do you want to increase collaboration, strengthen problem-solving, and build essential teamwork skills in your classroom? These printable task cards are designed to help students practice working together, managing challenges, and developing the soft skills (human skills) they need for success—all year long. They are great for the beginning of the school year or anytimes, because they help students develop coping skills needed in STEM. They will prepare your students for real-life situations the
3rd - 6th
Classroom Community, Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
CCSS, NGSS
W.3.3
, W.4.3
, W.5.3
+4
Demystifying STEM: Using what you already have
STEM education efforts seek to increase student curiosity in and engagement with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. It is a fact that science, math, technology, and engineering interrelate with each other all the time. It is difficult to teach one without involving one or more of the others. This book consists of four units with 24 STEM activities that have been developed around the student’s lifestyle and role at home, school, and in the community. For each unit, the instr
K - 12th
Engineering, Other (Math), Other (Science)
PhD Science 4th Grade Module 4 Animated Google Slides Lesson Presentations
Save hours of prep time and bring your science lessons to life with engaging, animated slides!These ready-to-use Google Slides are designed to be compatible with the PhD Science curriculum and help teachers confidently guide students through the 27-lesson 4th grade NGSS Physical Science unit on LIGHT, centered around the compelling essential question: Why didn’t Amelia Earhart complete her journey?This rigorous and often complex unit explores light, waves, information transfer, and engineeri
4th
Engineering, General Science, Physical Science
NGSS
4-PS4-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-2
+1
Cranberry Catapult STEM Challenge — Thanksgiving Engineering, Data & Measurement
Turn Thanksgiving week into a high-engagement STEM engineering challenge. Students design and build a simple cranberry catapult, test three trials, measure distance in centimeters, graph results, and reflect on force, motion, and the engineering design process. Includes a Safety Rules poster, score/data sheets, a 10-point rubric, discussion prompts, extension ideas, and a 5-question mini-quiz. Perfect for science, engineering, or a holiday STEM day; works great for whole-group, stat
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Graphing, Measurement
Ecosystems & Adaptations STEAM Mini-Unit —Stations, Beak Buffet, Quiz+ Key
Spark curiosity with an NGSS-aligned, low-prep Ecosystems & Adaptations mini-unit that blends science, math, engineering, and optional Biblical worldview. Students rotate through four habitat stations (Forest, Desert, Ocean, Wetland), model food chains/webs, run the Beak Buffet lab, and complete an engineering design challenge—then consolidate learning with a bar graph, CER writing, and an 8-item quiz + answer key. Perfect for general ed + inclusion in 3–5 class periods. Ecosystems-and
2nd - 4th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Graphing
STEM Foundations: Explicit Skill-Building Lesson Sequence with Resources
STEM Foundations is a ready-to-teach lesson sequence that explicitly builds the core skills students need before starting STEM projects. This package includes 8 structured lessons that teach students how to: Work effectively in groups Manage time during challenges Solve problems through testing and refinement Present ideas clearly Every lesson is fully planned, resourced, timed, and supported with teacher slides and student portfolio template, reducing planning time and increasing student a
5th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Other (Science)
CCSS, NGSS
CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.W.6
, CCRA.W.7
+15
Full-Year Science Curriculum | STEM Labs, CER Writing, Engineering Challenges
Looking for a complete science curriculum for upper elementary or middle school? This Full-Year Science Program provides engaging, ready-to-teach science lessons that combine hands-on labs, STEM engineering challenges, CER science writing, and assessments to build deep scientific understanding. Full-Year-Science-Program (3) This curriculum is designed to help teachers deliver high-quality science instruction from the first week of school to the final project while reducing planning time and
4th - 8th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, General Science
Fall Agriculture Science Mini-Unit Bundle (Grades 3–5) Corn | Pumpkin | Harvest
What it is: A complete three-week cross-curricular science and STEM bundle combining plant biology, life-cycle sequencing, and engineering innovation. Students explore how plants grow 🌱, how farmers harvest 🎃, and how tools evolved ⚙️—all through hands-on labs, readings, diagrams, and reflections. 🌽 Unit 1 – Corn & Agriculture Science Germination Lab + Plant Structure Diagrams Observation Tables + Data Recording Sheets Quiz + Answer Key Optional Faith Reflection (Genesis 1:29; 2:15)
3rd - 6th
Engineering, General Science, Writing
Forces of Nature & The Changing Earth – Complete 4th & 5th Grade Science Unit
Bring science to life with Forces of Nature & The Changing Earth, a comprehensive 4th–5th grade science unit that blends STEM inquiry, hands-on labs, and real-world engineering. Students explore how Earth changes through weather patterns, natural disasters, energy transfer, and simple machines, while learning how living things adapt and thrive in diverse ecosystems. What’s Included: ✅ Teacher & Student editions (editable & printable) ✅ Readings (200-word nonfiction passages for every topic
4th - 6th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Physical Science
STEM Project: Bridge Building Challenge | Engineering, Forces & Structures PBL
Design, build, and test different types of bridges with this hands-on Building Bridges STEM project for Grades 5–8. Students explore beam bridges, arch bridges, suspension bridges, forces, tension, compression, and structural stability as they complete an engaging engineering design challenge with NGSS-aligned PBL activities. Students will investigate bridge types, load distribution, support systems, and structural stability while applying the engineering design process. Through planning, bui
5th - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+5
5th Grade Science: Shadow Length and Direction NGSS 5-ESS1-2 Aligned Lesson
5th Grade Science: Shadow Length and Direction NGSS 5-ESS1-2 Aligned Lesson You don't have to go outside to teach about shadows. With PowerPoint presentations, a video, hands-on lab exercises, and an explanatory reading passage, students will discover how shadows change in direction and size during the day in their classroom. This Project provides two instructional PowerPoint presentations to set up and perform this experiment. Teachers will only need to duplicate forms and supply scissors, g
4th - 8th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Science
CCSS, NGSS
5.G.A.2
, MP2
, MP4
+1
Also included in: NGSS Fifth Grade Science Curriculum Bundle | Phenomena-Based Lessons!
STEM Project: Stonehenge & The Summer Solstice | Ancient Civilizations PBL
Explore ancient engineering and astronomy with this Stonehenge STEM project for Grades 4–7. This Summer Solstice challenge investigates how Stonehenge was designed, its alignment with the Sun, and its cultural significance through a hands-on, NGSS-aligned PBL activity.Students will examine how ancient civilizations used observation and engineering to track seasonal changes, analyze structure and alignment, and apply design thinking to recreate or model Stonehenge. Through research, modeling, and
4th - 7th
Engineering, Science, Social Studies
CCSS, NGSS
RST.6-8.1
, RST.6-8.2
, RST.6-8.3
+4
The Ring Bearer STEM and Literacy Pack
Are you looking for more ways for students to engage with picture books? The Ring Bearer STEM and Literacy pack works as a companion to the picture book The Ring Bearer (currently featured in the new Mossflower units of study). This pack is excellent for STEM teachers, classroom teachers, parents looking for extra materials for home, and even substitute teachers. Included in this pack Printable sticky notes with questions for students to respond to during a read aloud or while independent readin
2nd - 3rd
Balanced Literacy, Engineering, Writing
STEM Project: The Great Wall Of China | Historical Engineering Challenge PBL
Explore the Great Wall of China, historical engineering, ancient construction, and structural design with this STEM project for Grades 4–8. This engineering challenge investigates how large-scale structures were built and maintained through a hands-on, NGSS-aligned PBL activity.Students will examine materials, design strategies, and construction techniques used in the Great Wall while applying engineering thinking to plan and build their own structures. Through modeling, problem-solving tasks, a
4th - 8th
Engineering, Science, Social Studies
CCSS, NGSS
RST.6-8.2
, RST.6-8.3
, MS-ETS1-2
+3
Amazing Stem Science Experiments Complete lesson plans 115 pgs Yearlong Resource
119 pages, 45 experiments and 3 complete lesson plans on patterns. All activities include: complete instructions,scientific methods, descriptions, outlines, materials, idea's, step by step plans, worksheets, templates, printables, alternate idea's, extensions, conclusions, how it works & why, reasoning, easy to understand directions, explanations, explorations, observations, scientific concepts, what's happening and checking for understanding questions, Asking questions and defining problems,Dev
PreK - 10th, Adult Education
Engineering, Science
STEAM Student of the Month Awards | Recognition Certificates | Back to School
Student of the Month STEAM Class Awards for Student Recognition: These awards are an amazing way to celebrate students' progress and achievements IN Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math throughout the year! 9 Bonus STEAM Achievement Awards are also included. Awards can be handed out at the end of each month. Great for classroom or student recognition assemblies. What's included?12 STEAM Awards (School year & summer: September - August)Blank STEAM AwardSTEAM Achievement AwardExcellenc
K - 6th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Science
Back to School STEM: 6 Icebreaker Teamwork Activities
Before tasking students to complete rigorous engineering design challenges, educators should start with Stage 1 STEM activities. Click here to learn more about the Stages of STEM.Stage 1 STEM activities are perfect icebreakers and team challenges to promote collaboration, teamwork, communication, and problem solving. They lay a critical foundation for more intensive STEM challenges. Working as a team, students will learn lessons in communication, innovation, hidden assumptions, and creativity t
PreK - 12th, Adult Education
Engineering
Also included in: Back to School (Stage 1 STEM) Bundle: 50+ Icebreaker Activities
1st Grade STEM Discoveries | GROWING BUNDLE!
1st Grade STEM Discoveries | GROWING BUNDLE!STEM Discoveries Storyline: Terra (a robot) arrives in the present because her futuristic world is missing some important things - creativity, curiosity, and the spirit of exploration! Her sensors picked up signs of innovation coming from your classroom. Terra’s mission: Learn from the students and discover STEM knowledge and inventions to bring back to the future! This bundle contains our new 1st Grade STEM Discoveries series - get ready to disco
1st
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
VEX IQ Robot Lessons 1st Gen (13 weeks for beginners using VEX Blocks Coding)
13 weeks of Robotic VEX IQ lessons with 8 mini challenges. These slides use the free VEX code IQ programming language (free download) Includes activities, links to short video clips, activities, and more. These lessons are laid out on 80ish google slides and is about 50 hours of my work gathering fun, engaging, learning activities and robotic challenges for the beginner (first year robotic student). These slides would be appropriate for grades 4 to 9. Even if you do not use this as your lesson
3rd - 10th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Robotics
Back to School Icebreakers: 5 Get To Know You Activities
Do you need a way to connect with your students for back to school? Are you looking to build a meaningful relationship that will last all year? Find the distance learning version of these activities here. This download includes 5 interactive icebreaker activities that will help educators get to know their students and build a strong relationship. Activities are centered around the theme of student sparks. Sparks were developed by the Search Institute, who explains them as follows: “Sparks ar
PreK - 12th, Adult Education
Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Also included in: Back to School (Stage 1 STEM) Bundle: 50+ Icebreaker Activities
My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother/Polacco/Character Analysis/Theme/STEM/SEL/ELA
Bring Character Analysis to LIFE with This Hands-On Mentor Text Craft!Looking for an engaging, standards-aligned character analysis activity that will WOW your hallway displays? This comprehensive companion to My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother by Patricia Polacco transforms literary analysis into a 2-FOOT-TALL interactive craft students will never forget! Perfect for grades 2–5, this resource blends: ✔ Deep character trait analysis ✔ Text evidence practice ✔ Opinion writing ✔ SEL connection
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Visual Arts, Writing
CCSS
RL.5.1
, RL.5.2
, RL.5.3
+3
STEAM: Amusement Park, Skate Park, School, Playground
Students will experience a STEAM Makerspace as they interact with their peers, or independently, to build an amusement park, skate park, school, or playground model. Great for Pre-K to adult learners.
PreK - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
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