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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
STEM Challenge Cards - Easy STEM Activities - STEM Activities Projects
STEM Challenge Cards How Can I Use These STEM Challenge Cards? These STEM Challenge Cards give you ready-made projects to get students building, problem-solving, and working together. The PDF includes a teacher instruction page with suggested supplies and 16 cards, each with a different construction challenge. They’re ideal for group work, morning starters, or afternoon projects. Why Teachers Like ItHands-on learning – Kids design, build, and test real structures.Collaboration focus – Encourages
1st - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering, General Science
Geographic Landmark STEAM Task Cards
These cross-curricular hands-on STEAM projects are a perfect way to integrate a multitude of skills into your center time or other classes! Flat Stanley visits various landmarks around the globe and your students will use craft items, recycled materials, and anything else you choose to provide them with to build models of each landmark. Each task card requires students to work through the design process to complete engaging and challenging projects.
2nd - 4th
Geography, Science, Social Studies
Science Fair Preparation Task Card Set and Peer Evaluation Sheets
Use this task card set and peer evaluation sheets to help your students practice presenting their science projects before the fair! You could also use these cards and sheets to help your students create posters instead of lab reports in your science classes. I used to teach an independent science research class in high school. In this class, each student had to complete an experiment, write a paper about it, create a poster, and present it at the local and often regional science fairs. Each p
6th - 12th
Science
Earth Day Activity: Survey Task Cards | Human Impact on the Environment
Looking for a meaningful, hands-on way to teach sustainability, environmental awareness, and eco-friendly habits? Your students will LOVE this research project, where they can think like data scientists and ask questions about our planet. Sample Questions (all question offer answer responses to choose from):How often do you recycle?What endangered animal species are you most concerned about?Should pollution laws be more or less strict, or are they just right?How often do you or a family member
4th - 8th
Environment, General Science, Graphing
NGSS
5-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-3
, 4-ESS3-1
Discoveries and Inventions Sorting Cards
Discoveries and Inventions Sorting Cards There are many different ways you can use this resource, some of which include: Sorting cards.Task cards for a small research project. Use headings to help students create their own list of discoveries and inventions. Discussion topics for debates or a persuasive task. Included in this resource: Ideas for how to useSorting cardsSort headingsAnswer KeyPossible debate topics
4th - 6th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, World History
ORNITHOLOGY: BIRD NAME MATCH QUIZ/ GRS 9-12, MG & COLLEGE
Students are provided the scientific names and popular names of urban birds. They match the bird's popular names and scientific names by writing their letters on the lines provided. The first one is done as an example. There is 1 extra credit opportunity. Use this for an open book test. Use if for a grade in your science curriculum grade book. An answer key is provided. Thanks for visiting and supporting our humble shop. Excelsior!
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Anatomy, Biology, Vocabulary
End of School Year S.T.E.M. Challenges / Summer STEM
10 summer-themed S.T.E.M. challenges for the end of the school year. Includes reflection questions that can be discussed or written at the end of each challenge. Available in 2 sizes so they can be either projected on the board or printed off and used as task cards.Each challenge can be completed using common items found at school and/or home.Easily adaptable to suit a wide range of ages and skill-sets.Fun and engaging to keep students learning right up until the last day of school!
2nd - 10th
Engineering, Science
Défis S.T.I.M. pour fin de l’année scolaire / été (French Summer S.T.E.M.)
10 French summer-themed S.T.E.M. challenges for the end of the school year. Includes reflection questions that can be discussed or written at the end of each challenge. Available in 2 sizes so they can be either projected on the board or printed off and used as task cards.Each challenge can be completed using common items found at school and/or home.Easily adaptable to suit a wide range of ages and skill-sets.Fun and engaging to keep students learning right up until the last day of school!10 dé
2nd - 10th
Science
Also included in: PACK ULTIME D'ÉTÉ POUR LA FIN DE L'ANNÉE SCOLAIRE
30 Types of Butterflies
Three part cards for reading practice. Interesting topics inspire reading interest in children. Children match the words to their corresponding images. Control cards are for independent self check of their own work. This interesting topic is dedicated to those colourful-winged insects. This material is meant to inspire curiosity for zoology while offering reading practice and gives useful information for themed projects in class. You might also find these resources helpful: Montessori- Dragon wi
Not Specific
Biology, Creative Writing, Reading
DAILY SCHEDULE_LEAVES | Classroom Decor | Natural | Schedule | Class Management
These beautiful daily visual schedule cards will help to soften your classroom decor and bring nature in. Your schedule is complete with 28 different pre-done cards and the opportunity to write your own on the 'editable' sheet. Just download and print. Pre-done Cards Include:-Writing -Math -Science -Reading -Gym -Word Work -Yoga -Movement Break -Social Studies -Outside Exploration -SNACK -LUNCH -Group Work -Group Activity -Nature Study -Centers -Special Guest -Art -Finish Up Time -Project Wo
PreK - 6th
Environment, Informational Text
DAILY SCHEDULE_WOOD | Classroom Decor | Natural | Class Management | Reggio
These daily visual schedule cards will help to soften your classroom decor with their wood background and help to bring nature in. Your schedule is complete with 28 different pre-done cards and the opportunity to write your own on the 'editable' sheet. Just download and print. Pre-done Cards Include:-Writing -Math -Science -Reading -Gym -Word Work -Yoga -Movement Break -Social Studies -Outside Exploration -SNACK -LUNCH -Group Work -Group Activity -Nature Study -Centers -Special Guest -Art -
Not Specific
Environment, Informational Text
DAILY SCHEDULE_WATER | Classroom Decor | Natural | Class Management | Reggio
These daily visual schedule cards will help to soften your classroom decor with their water themed background and help to bring nature in. Your schedule is complete with 28 different pre-done cards and the opportunity to write your own on the 'editable' sheet. Just download and print. Pre-done Cards Include:-Writing -Math -Science -Reading -Gym -Word Work -Yoga -Movement Break -Social Studies -Outside Exploration -SNACK -LUNCH -Group Work -Group Activity -Nature Study -Centers -Special Gues
Not Specific
Environment, Informational Text
Depth and Complexity Science Zoology
Students will explore the scientific discipline of Zoology using various depth and complexity tasks! This activity is designed for use with all students in grades 4, 5, and 6. However, it is especially beneficial for differentiated learning with the Gifted student.
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Using 6 task cards, students may choose to study more in-depth one of the following areas:
Arachnology
Herpetology
Ichthyology
Mammalogy
Each area of study consists of 8 task ca
4th - 6th
Biology
Animal Group Names Task Cards Science Centers Collective Nouns Fun Game Gr 3-6
Fun Task Card activity for your Animal Behavior, Habitats and Ecosystem lessons! Make learning animal group names fun, engaging, and interactive with this 48-card task card activity. This Google Slides resource includes 2 complete sets of 24 task cards featuring student-friendly, multiple-choice questions about animal group names (such as a pride of lions or a murder of crows). Students will build vocabulary, apply critical thinking, and strengthen reading comprehension skills while having f
3rd - 6th
Reading, Science, Vocabulary
Montessori Whole & Cut Foods Activity | Draw-to-Match & Flashcards
Help students explore whole and cut foods with this versatile Montessori-inspired resource!This resource includes: ✔ 4 pages of draw-to-match activities (whole vs. cut foods) ✔ Flashcards for all foods (whole and cut versions) ✔ Teacher directions and ideas for multiple uses Ways to Use: Draw-to-Match Activity: Students draw a line connecting the whole food to its cut version. Flashcards: Use as matching cards, memory games, or sorting activities. Small Group or Independent Centers: Students c
PreK - 2nd
General Science, Other (Social Studies), Vocabulary
24 KEVA PLANK Task Cards - Makerspace 3-5 grades - Fall Seasonal Themed
24 Fall KEVA Plank Task Cards Bring the spirit of fall into your STEM classroom or Makerspace with these 24 KEVA Plank Task Cards! Perfect for centers, early finishers, or whole-class challenges, these cards encourage students to use their creativity, problem-solving skills, and engineering design thinking while building with KEVA planks (or any other building blocks). Students will love building fall-themed creations such as: A tractor in the field A pumpkin on a fence An apple tree A c
3rd - 5th
Engineering
Also included in: 48 KEVA Plank STEM Task Cards | Halloween / Fall Themed for Grades 3–5
Science Extra Credit Opportunities
Thank you for downloading this document! This is a list of extra credit opportunities for science that can be used for 7th, 8th, 9th or advanced 6th grade science. It is also an excellent homeschool material. It is in the form of a one-page list and also 8 task cards. The topics are very general and include Lab Safety, Scientific Method, Periodic Table, Hurricanes, and Writing Experiments. It has multiple modalities including rap, song, drawing, acting, Power Point, Prezi, animoto, and essay wr
7th - 9th
Basic Principles, General Science
STEM Engineering Bellwork Critical Thinking Warm-ups Bell Ringers 20 Cards
Are you looking for STEM bell ringers? (You've found them!) Activate your students' brains with these STEM critical thinking warm-ups! This is a set of 20 warm up cards, 5 for each of the aspects of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). These warm-ups can be done independently (use the optional recording page) or as a whole class activity. Materials needed: paperindex cardsa hole punchtoothpicksWhy use STEM warm-ups?These prompts set the stage for students to start thinking
2nd - 6th
Engineering
Color Hunt Worksheet PDF: Colour Wheel Art Activity
Engage your students in a vibrant and creative Colour Wheel Art Activity! This hands-on resource is perfect for exploring colors and nature while practicing their artistic skills. This worksheet will take your students on an exciting color journey through the world around them. Teachers can use this resource as a standalone art activity or integrate it into science lessons about color and light.Whats Included?Printable magnifying glass templates for a nature huntClear instructions for a colorfu
K - 2nd
Science, Visual Arts
Thanksgiving Critical Thinking Task Cards Enrichment & Gifted Activities
Keep rigor high this November with Thanksgiving Critical Thinking Task Cards—perfect for enrichment, gifted learners, or fast finishers who need engaging challenges. Each card is designed to spark higher-order thinking, logic, and creativity while connecting to the season of gratitude. What’s Included: 12 Thanksgiving-Themed Critical Thinking Task Cards Teacher Answer Key with sample solutions Teacher Talk Page with guidance and extension ideas Student Directions page for independent or small
4th - 6th
Classroom Community, Mental Math, Other (Science)
Also included in: Autumn Critical Thinking Task Cards (Fall, Halloween, Thanksgiving)
Montessori Inspired Nutrients for the Body Hands On Activity
This Nutrients for the Body activity is perfect for a unique hands-on activity in a Montessori Classroom or any classroom or homeschool setting! Learning about different vitamins and minerals during food pyramid or MyPlate lessons can be a difficult concept for young children to grasp. This activity helps them to literally connect the nutrients to the body in ways that make sense to them. This can be paired with additional MyPlate lessons. During a Montessori lower elementary rotation, this a
1st - 3rd
Biology, General Science, Other (Science)
Symbiosis Ecology Cards - Mutualism, Commensalism & Parasitism
This ecology material introduces the three main types of symbiotic relationships: mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism. Students match organism pairs, read description cards, and classify each relationship using scientific symbols. This resource works well for Montessori elementary classrooms, science centers, and ecology units. What’s Included• 18 organism relationship examples • Picture cards for each organism pair • Description cards explaining each relationship • Classification labels:
2nd - 5th
Biology, Environment, Reading
24 KEVA Plank STEM Task Cards | Halloween Themed for Grades 3–5
24 KEVA Plank Task Cards – Halloween Edition Bring spooky fun into your classroom with this set of 24 engaging KEVA Plank task cards! Perfect for centers, early finishers, or STEM challenges, these cards will inspire your students to get creative while practicing problem-solving, engineering, and design skills. ✨ What’s Included: 24 unique Halloween-themed KEVA Plank task cards Challenges that encourage building, designing, and critical thinking Easy-to-use format – simply print, cut, and
3rd - 5th
Engineering
Also included in: 48 KEVA Plank STEM Task Cards | Halloween / Fall Themed for Grades 3–5
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