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Spring STEM Bins® Stations STEM Activities Centers, St. Patrick's Day Easter
Spring STEM Bins® Team Building Stations are low prep STEM Activities that are designed to foster student collaboration and team building, as well as build your classroom community in March, April and May. Includes St. Patrick's Day / Leprechaun STEM, Easter Egg STEM, Basketball STEM, Flower & Pollination STEM, Weather STEM, and more!Both lower grade (K-1st Grade) and upper grade (2nd-5th Grade) versions are included!★ CLICK HERE FOR SUPPLY LIST★ GRAB MY STEM BINS TEAMBUILDERS BUNDLE!★ The foll
PreK - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering
Social Studies Leveled Daily Curriculum {LEVEL 0.5}
This year-long social studies curriculum focuses on teaching social studies skills and concepts. This resource is designed for special education students and autistic learners as it is visual-based and features a step-by-step progression of skills. It includes a non-writer version (requires only pre-writing skills) for seamlessly differentiated instruction. This curriculum includes embedded assessments allowing for data-based decision making and accurate progress monitoring. Simplify your social
PreK - 5th
Basic Principles
End of the Year & Summer STEM Bins® Team Building STEM Activities Stations
End of the Year & Summer Spring STEM Bins® Team Building Stations are low prep STEM Activities that are designed to foster student collaboration, as well as build your classroom community in May, June, and July! These activities are perfect for the last weeks of school, last day of school, and Summer School!Both lower grade (K-1st Grade) and upper grade (2nd-5th Grade) versions are included in printable and Google Slides formats!★ GRAB MY STEM BINS TEAMBUILDERS ALL YEAR BUNDLE!★8 End of the Year
PreK - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Measurement
Science Leveled Daily Curriculum {LEVEL 0.5}
This year-long science curriculum focuses on teaching science skills and concepts. This resource is designed for special education students and autistic learners as it is visual-based and features a step-by-step progression of skills. This curriculum includes embedded assessments allowing for data-based decision making and accurate progress monitoring. Simplify your science instruction and planning with this daily activity-based curriculum, utilizing over 180 engaging activities that promote s
PreK - 5th
Basic Principles
Level 1 Functional Literacy Leveled Daily Curriculum FILE FOLDER ACTIVITIES
Elevate functional literacy skills with this resource offering hands-on and engaging file folder activities for the Functional Literacy Leveled Daily Curriculum Level 1, specially crafted for special education. Perfect for extension, independent work, homework, or guided practice, each of the 8 units features 4-6 file folder activities, totaling over 35 resources. Level 1 focuses on vital skills like non-identical matching, personal information, calendar concepts, number and color words, disc
PreK - 5th
Basic Principles
Summer School STEM Activities - Challenges, Stations, Summer Camps, Home School
This discounted Bundle of Summer STEM activities for K-5th Grade is perfect for Summer School, Summer Camps, or even at-home learning! Includes the following:3 Summer STEM Challenges8 Summer STEM Bins Team Building Stations 6 Summer Read Alouds + STEM ActivitiesOutdoor Discovery STEM BinsPool Noodle Challenge CardsSummer Hashtag Blocks Challenge Cards4 Summer Digital STEM Activities8 Summer Robot StationsPlease view previews on individual resources to get a detailed look at all components.⇒ Fee
K - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Visual Arts
Mystery Genre Unit Study: VR Activity, Choice Board, PBL, Science Exp./texts/5es
Mystery Genre Unit Study DescriptionThe Mystery Genre Unit invites upper elementary students to step into the role of detectives as they read, write, and think like investigators. This cross-curricular unit blends ELA, science, and critical thinking using the engaging theme of mystery-solving to build comprehension, problem-solving, and creativity. Students begin by exploring the elements of mystery stories, including the problem, clues, suspects, red herrings, and solution. Through both fi
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies
Solar Wax Melting STEM Challenge | Solar Oven Engineering Lab | Renewable Energy
Challenge your students to become solar engineers with this engaging Solar Wax Melting STEM Challenge! In this hands-on engineering activity, students work in teams to design and build a solar oven capable of melting a candle stick using only sunlight. Students investigate solar energy, thermal energy, heat transfer, reflection, absorption, insulation, and engineering design while competing to create the most effective solar oven. This highly interactive STEM project combines: ✔ Solar Energy
4th - 7th
Basic Principles, Engineering, General Science
Great Stories Montessori Curriculum, Lower Elementary, Group Lessons
Discover the Great Stories Curriculum Unlock the wonders of the universe with the Great Stories Curriculum! Designed for curious young minds, this 254 page innovative program weaves together captivating narratives and hands-on activities to explore the origins of the cosmos, the development of life on Earth, and human ingenuity. Perfect for children ages 6-9, our curriculum ignites imagination, fosters critical thinking, and promotes holistic learning across science, history, geography, and the
1st - 6th
Basic Principles, Science, Social Studies
Montessori Basic Biology Terms - Information Cards + Matched Worksheets
I created these information cards to provide students with a basic understanding of biology, evolution, and classification in order to give them a framework of knowledge for fitting their future learning about subjects in these categories. The cards define the following terms & introduce the following scientists: OrganismBiologyBotanyZoologyEcologyEvolutionClassificationCharles DarwinTaxonomyCarolus LinnaeusA second set of matching worksheets with missing words is included for students to test t
1st - 4th
Basic Principles, Biology
NGSS
2-LS4-1
, 3-LS4-2
Dry Ice Science: States of Matter Experiments That WOW! Holy Cow!
Want to blow your students’ minds while teaching science concepts that stick? ❄️ This Dry Ice States of Matter STEM Resource transforms your classroom into a science lab of wonder—while giving you everything you need to teach, assess, and engage! ✨ What’s Included Editable Slides – ready-to-go presentations to introduce and explain states of matter. Vocabulary Cards – reinforce key terms with visuals and definitions. Exit Tickets – quick checks for understanding at the end of the lesson.
PreK - 12th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
Engaging Animal Habitat and Camouflage Google Slides | Google Classroom™
Engage your students with this dynamic Google Slides Bundle!This comprehensive package is ideal for Google Classroom™ and features a range of interactive activities that focus on desert animal and plant life. There are also slides that explore woodland animals and their unique habitat, and slides that explore camouflage. What's Included:⭐️ Vibrant Google Slides Presentations: Captivating visuals bring the desert and woodland biome to life, making learning fun and accessible. ⭐️ Interactive Acti
2nd - 4th
Basic Principles, Biology
NGSS
3-LS4-3
, 2-LS4-1
, 3-LS4-2
Engaging Camouflage Google Slides | Adaptation and Mimicry for Google Classroom™
Engage your students with this dynamic Camouflage Google Slides resource!Camouflage is an exciting topic! This package is ideal for Google Classroom™ and features a range of interactive activities that focus on camouflage, mimicry, and evolution. Did you know that the peppered moth changed their colour and got darker during the Industrial Revolution? During the Industrial Revolution, pollution darkened tree bark with soot, favouring dark-coloured moths, which became better camouflaged and thus m
2nd - 4th
Basic Principles, Biology, Environment
NGSS
2-LS4-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: Engaging Animal Habitat and Camouflage Google Slides | Google Classroom™
What is Science? - Intro to Pseudoscience - Critical Thinking - Middle School
Building Critical Thinkers is a resource designed to assist educators in effectively teaching critical thinking skills to their students. While the importance of these skills has long been recognized, our education systems have not adequately focused on providing explicit training for educators in this regard. This lesson introduces students to the nature of “science” by exploring good scientific questions and looking at a few poor ones. These poor examples encourage students to WANT a clearly
4th - 10th
Basic Principles, Science
Also included in: Pseudoscience Bundle - Critical Thinking
2:48
How Salts for Neural Transmission Go Into Solution
This short video describes how ordinary salts, like Sodium Chloride, go into solution. Sodium and potassium chloride are essential ions for nervous system activity. This video is one in a series of short videos about how neurons and brains work. By Frank Amthor of Mind Signal Studios
3rd - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Basic Principles, Biology, Physical Science
Matching Seed to Plant (fruits and vegetables, part to whole matching)
This is a great activity for children Pre-K - Elementary! Once you cut and laminate these card, they can match the seed to the corresponding fruit or vegetable. There are 9 different foods to match.
PreK - 5th
Basic Principles, Environment, General Science
Animal Habitat Google Slides | Desert and Woodland for Google Classroom™
Engage your students with this dynamic Google Slides Bundle!This comprehensive package is ideal for Google Classroom™ and features a range of interactive activities that focus on desert animal and plant life. There are also a resource that explores woodland animals and their unique habitat. What's Included:⭐ Vibrant Google Slides Presentations: Captivating visuals bring the desert and woodland biomes to life, making learning fun and accessible. ⭐️ Interactive Activities: Keep students engage
2nd - 4th
Basic Principles, Biology
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-LS4-3
, 2-LS4-1
Engaging Woodland Google Slides | Animal Adaptation for Google Classroom™
Inspire your students with this dynamic Woodland Google Slides resource!Looking for a comprehensive resource to explore the secrets of the woodland? These guided Google Classroom Slides are perfect for helping your students learn about woodland habitats, woodland animals, and adaptations. Dive into the vibrant world of the woodland through a variety of fun and challenging activities. What's Included:⭐️ Vibrant Google Slides Presentations: Captivating visuals that bring the woodland biome
2nd - 4th
Basic Principles, Biology
NGSS
2-LS4-1
Also included in: Animal Habitat Google Slides | Desert and Woodland for Google Classroom™
Investigation Skills Poster & Lesson IB PYP STEM & Inquiry-Based Learning K-5
Help your students develop essential investigation skills with this engaging, hands-on resource designed for grades K-5! This differentiated resource includes two detailed lesson plans (K-2 & 3-5), an Investigator Poster, and student printables to support STEM, inquiry-based learning, and IB PYP Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills. What’s Inside?✅ Investigation Skills Poster – A visually engaging poster outlining key skills investigators use, such as curiosity, problem-solving, collaborat
PreK - 5th
Basic Principles, Forensics, General Science
Montessori Cosmic Tower Pictures
Help your children to understand where we live in the universe. Print the pictures and glue on a set of boxes from a craft store. This is a big hit in the classroom!!
PreK - 9th
Astronomy, Basic Principles, Geography
Engineer Design Process Worksheet | Fixes STEM Worksheet | Failure Reflection
Failure Reflection & Fixes STEM Worksheet – Grades 3–5Help students turn mistakes into learning moments with this printable Failure Reflection & Fixes Worksheet—a perfect companion for STEM, engineering, and design thinking challenges in grades 3–5! Aligned with the Engineering Design Process, this worksheet encourages young learners to reflect on what went wrong, analyze why it happened, and brainstorm how to improve their designs. With clear, student-friendly prompts, this worksheet support
3rd - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering, General Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
Designer Dirt - Creating Classroom Adobe
Combine the ancient art of adobe with the modern applications of material science! This engaging hands on - minds on unit has students exploring the properties of mud, designing and building better bricks, testing their creations and presenting their findings. It is a complete unit with all lesson plans, resources, and assessments tools. Correlations to the Common Core Standards are included.
4th - 8th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Environment
FREE STEM Science Experiments | 9 Hands-On Activities & Lesson Plans | Unit 1
🧪 Make science exciting with these hands-on STEM experiments for kids!This FREE Science Unit 1 includes 9 engaging science experiments with ready-to-use lesson plans designed to spark curiosity and build critical thinking skills. Perfect for elementary classrooms, STEM centers, or enrichment activities, this resource makes science interactive and fun. The lessons are organized into 5 weeks of ready-to-teach activities, making it easy to add hands-on science to your weekly schedule. ⭐ Thi
PreK - 8th
Basic Principles, Chemistry, General Science
Ingeniousity: Light Energy (New hands-on activities)
Ingeniosity: Light Energy is published in a magazine format and designed to support teachers, homeschool parents and parents in several ways. Its design allows it to be either a short unit, an enrichment or extension packet, or a source of general information and hands-on activities.
The issue on light energy presents information explaining what light energy is, what it can do and how humans use light energy. The hands-on activities demonstrate several concepts including light refraction, capt
4th - 7th
Basic Principles, General Science
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