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Cell Simile Digital Graphic Organizer
This is an engaging introductory lesson designed to prepare students for a Cell Simile Project. The lesson begins with a comparison of plant and animal cells, allowing students to build a foundational understanding of their structures and functions. Students then work with key vocabulary and definitions to reinforce cell terminology. In collaborative groups, students select a real-world system or environment (e.g., Disneyland, Target, an airplane) and analyze how the parts of a plant or animal
5th - 12th
Biology, General Science, Other (Science)
Famous Inventors RESEARCH PROJECT Based Learning STEM Thinkers Biography
Spark Innovation with This Famous Inventor Biography Research Project!Want to teach biography writing in a way that excites your students and honors real-world thinkers? This Famous Inventor Research Project helps students explore the lives and legacies of groundbreaking inventors through engaging, creative writing tasks and structured research activities. Perfect for middle school ELA, STEM integration, or cross-curricular units, this project-based learning activity is packed with writing pr
5th - 8th
English Language Arts, Science, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.W.7
Audio Visual Eras of Film Project
This project is designed to be completed over the course of 6 weeks, allowing students time to fully explore the history of film while developing their own creative filmmaking skills. Each week focuses on a different era of cinema, beginning with Silent Films and progressing through major developments in film history, all the way to Modern CGI and Special Effects. Each film era includes: A featured movie to watch and analyze A guided movie guide with critical thinking and discussion questions
4th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Computer Science - Technology, Instructional Technology, Other (Performing Arts)
Halloween Read-Aloud STEM Challenges | 10 Story-Based Engineering Projects
Bring Halloween learning to life with these 10 hands-on STEM challenges inspired by popular Halloween read-alouds! Each activity connects to a story students love and challenges them to design, build, and solve problems using creativity and critical thinking. Perfect for October STEM stations, small groups, or a full week of festive fun, these story-based engineering projects keep engagement high while reinforcing real science and engineering practices. 🧠 Why Teachers Love This Resource:✅ 1
1st - 3rd
Classroom Community, Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
Extreme Weather Research Project: Science and Math (Statistics)
Extreme Weather Project | Research + Data Analysis | PBL ActivityBring science and math together with this engaging Extreme Weather Project designed for upper elementary and middle school students! This comprehensive, project-based learning experience challenges students to think like scientists as they explore the causes and impacts of extreme weather events. Students will begin by researching a specific type of extreme weather (such as hurricanes, tornadoes, droughts, blizzards, etc.) to buil
5th - 8th
Earth Sciences, Statistics
Planet Research Project - Create Your Own Civilization on a Planet - No Prep
This Planets Project gets students using critical and creative thinking to brainstorm and invent solutions to create civilization on another planet. It's perfect for an independent study project, enrichment or extension on a solar system unit, or an end of unit project for the whole class + an easy way to differentiate for your gifted and talented students! This project is completed in 5 steps:Pick a Planet - Students conduct their own research and select a planet to focus on, or you can provi
4th - 6th
Science
Also included in: Independent Study Project BUNDLE No Prep - Growing Bundle!
Earthquake Shake Tower Challenge – Structural Engineering STEM Project
In the Earthquake Shake Test Tower STEM Challenge, students become civil and structural engineers as they design and build a tower that can withstand simulated earthquake forces without collapsing. Using simple classroom materials, students explore vibrations, structural stability, balance, and energy transfer while engaging in authentic problem-solving through the Engineering Design Process. This exciting, low-prep STEM challenge is ideal for STEM labs, science classrooms, engineering unit
K - 8th
Engineering, For All Subjects, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Wave Principles and Music Project with Warm-Ups Bundle
Want a cross-curricular project that combines music, art, and science? With this project based learning activity, students deepen their understanding of wave principles while having a choice in the type of project they would like to produce. Students focus on wave principles such as frequency, amplitude, waveforms, harmonics, crests, troughs, etc. while also exploring musical concepts such as timbre, echo, reverb, rhythm, tempo, and pitch. Students will be able to:Create an original piece of mus
4th - 8th
General Science, Other (Arts), Physics
Scientific Method- Science Project and Presentation
Students will show their ability to follow the Scientific Method. This is a project that asks students to start with a hypothesis and follow the scientific method all the way to conclusion. A very simple experiment is chosen by each child and all work is completed at home. At the end of the project, students bring in their 'clipboards' of information and present their posters to the class. There are also forms for students who need modifications. I've done this for about 15 years and am amazed e
3rd - 8th
General Science, Informational Text, Visual Arts
Make Your Own Planet Elementary STEM Project GoogleSlides
Make your own planet! Created specifically for gifted and talented 3rd and 4th grade students, this fun space STEM project will help your students become an expert on our place in space, and then apply everything they have learned to create their own planet - literally! Provided as a self-paced googleslides activity, this elementary STEM project works best over a block of four classes (in person or distance learning), approximately one hour each: Day 1: Students will become an expert on our plac
3rd - 4th
Astronomy, Engineering
NGSS
3-ESS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 4-ESS2-2
Adopt an Animal Engineer: A Mini Biomimicry Project
This is a 10 slide interactive Google Slides project where students choose an animal and explore how it survives, solves problems, and inspires human inventions. Students complete short research prompts, create and upload diagrams, and design a simple invention based on their animal. The project ends with a short reflection. This activity works well for 3rd–5th grade and is designed to be completed in 3–4 class periods. It is ideal for gifted/enrichment groups, science classes, or as an indep
3rd - 5th
Biology
End of Year Science Special Edition License Plate Project-Perfect for ANY Grade!
Take the stress out of the end of the year with this fun culminating science project. This project is great for students no matter their learning level (from self-contained to AP Physics). You determine the level of technology the students use. They can do the assignment digitally or complete a printed packet. Use your standards to determine which topics you want the students to create special edition license plates for or if you are mentally done with the year, use my suggestions which are inc
1st - 12th
Biology, Physical Science, Science
Science Innovator Project
Need something to get your students thinking about SCIENCE? It's been my experience that students often feel a scientist ONLY WEARS A WHITE LAB COAT! :) This resource encourages students to explore all types of scientists and be more inclusive in their understanding of what a scientist is! I typically ask students to complete this activity during the first weeks of school, to get them thinking with a more open mind, see themselves as scientists, and get used to what a UDL project in my classro
4th - 8th
Science, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.W.2
, CCRA.W.5
, CCRA.W.6
+5
GoogleSlides Book Report Project, Scientific Method Style!
This is a book report like no other! In this book report your students will work like a scientist, following the steps of the scientific method to create an interactive book report! In this project students will work through each step of the scientific method as they make engaging and creative connections to their chosen book. For example: Question = What questions did you have that were answered in reading this book?What questions did a character in the book figure out?Hypothesis = Did the bo
4th - 6th
English Language Arts, Reading, Science
CCSS
RI.4.1
, RI.4.3
, RI.5.2
+4
Paper Nest STEM Challenge – Structure & Stability Engineering | Grades K–8
Paper Nest Protector STEM Challenge – Hands-On Engineering & Egg Protection ProjectProtect the “nest” at all costs! In the Paper Nest Protector STEM Challenge, students become engineers tasked with designing a protective structure that keeps a fragile egg safe from impact using only simple classroom materials. This high-engagement, low-prep project introduces students to real-world engineering, force and motion, and structural design through the Engineering Design Process. Perfect for STEM la
K - 8th
Engineering, For All Subjects, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-2
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+1
STEAM Activity BUNDLE: Creating Magic in the Classroom
Turn your classroom, after‑school club, or STEAM camp into a wonderland of creativity with this all‑in‑one STEAM Magic Projects Bundle. Inside, you’ll find engaging, hands‑on activities perfect for science, art, engineering, and technology integration, with everything you need to spark imagination and build essential skills. Use as stand‑alone projects or mix and match for week‑long themes. Great for extra‑curricular programs, camp planning, or sensory‑friendly STEM stations. In this bundle, you
4th - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Visual Arts
Code Flying Reindeer
Snap eight coding blocks together to program your reindeer to fly! This Slides presentation will walk students through every step. Students can work at their own pace. Simply share this Google Slides presentation with them and watch them code! This coding project is done in Scratch, which is free to use at scratch.mit.edu.
3rd - 6th
Computer Science - Technology, Instructional Technology
Boat Float STEM Challenge – Forces, Motion & Transport Engineering | Grades K–8
In the Boat-to-Shore Transport STEM Challenge, students become marine and mechanical engineers as they design a system that safely moves cargo or passengers from a floating boat to the shoreline without tipping, spilling, or sinking. This real-world engineering scenario blends buoyancy, stability, force and motion, and systems design as students solve a transportation challenge using only simple classroom materials. This engaging, low-prep STEM project is perfect for STEM labs, science class
K - 8th
Engineering, For All Subjects, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Introduction to CSS in Web Development and Programming | Complete lesson Basics.
This Google Slide lesson offers a complete introduction to CSS in Web Development, Coding, Computer Science and Programming. It covers everything learners need to know about CSS syntax, selectors, properties, values, styling text, colors, layouts, and best practices. Designed for beginners, the lesson is easy to follow, practical, and engaging. Every slide encourages interactive and hands-on learning to help students apply what they learn immediately in real web projects. ▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧
4th - 12th, Higher Education
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Instructional Technology
Parachute Drop STEM Challenge – Cargo Protection Engineering | Grades K–8
In the Parachute Cargo Carrier STEM Challenge, students become aerospace and mechanical engineers as they design a parachute system capable of safely delivering a cargo payload to the ground without damage. This real-world engineering challenge blends physics, force and motion, materials science, and problem-solving as students test how drag, mass, surface area, and structural protection work together in successful aerial delivery systems. This high-engagement, low-prep STEM project is perfe
K - 8th
Engineering, For All Subjects, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Tower Building STEM Challenge – Structural & Parachute Engineering | Grades K–8
In the Rescue Tower + Parachute STEM Challenge, students become emergency response engineers as they design a rescue tower and parachute system to safely evacuate a payload from the top of a structure to the ground. This exciting real-world engineering scenario blends structural engineering, gravity, air resistance, impact protection, and systems design as students solve a high-stakes rescue mission using only simple classroom materials. This hands-on, low-prep STEM project is perfect for ST
K - 8th
Engineering, For All Subjects, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Parachute Drop STEM Challenge – Impact Protection Engineering | Grades K–8
In the Air Supply Drop STEM Challenge, students become aerospace and mechanical engineers as they design a system to safely deliver critical supplies from the air to a target zone without damaging the cargo. Inspired by real-world humanitarian aid and space missions, this challenge blends physics, force and motion, materials science, and engineering design as students solve a high-stakes delivery problem using only simple classroom materials. This engaging, low-prep STEM project is perfect fo
K - 8th
Engineering, For All Subjects, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Egg Drop STEM Workbook – Student Engineering Journal | Grades 3–5 Editable
This Editable Student Engineering Workbook is designed to support students as they plan, test, and improve their designs during the Egg Drop Engineering Challenge, while giving teachers flexibility to customize pages for their classroom. Created specifically for Grades 3–5, this resource includes the same student-facing structure as the PDF version, with the added benefit of editable text boxes for easy customization, differentiation, and reuse. This is a student-facing resource intended to
3rd - 5th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Wildlife Down Under Enrichment Unit: Exploring Australia's Unique Animals
Take your students on an exciting journey to the land "Down Under" with the Wildlife Down Under Enrichment Unit, an engaging exploration of Australia's unique animals and the heroes who protect them! This interdisciplinary unit combines science, research, and presentation skills as students: Learn about iconic zoologists and conservationists like Steve Irwin, Jane Goodall, Charles Darwin, and Jack Hanna.Discover the unique ecosystems of Australia and the endemic animals that inhabit them, such
3rd - 6th
Environment, Science
CCSS, NGSS
RI.5.1
, RI.5.3
, 5-ESS3-1
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