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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
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
STATE REPORT Parade Float and Oral Presentation Project! 100% Editable!
100% EDITABLE!Start or wrap up a unit on the 50 States with the State Report Parade Float and Oral Presentation Project! A fun and interactive way to get kids engaged and boost their creativity and speaking/listening skills. Product includes:-Parent Letter -Oral Presentation Directions -Parade Float Directions -Teacher Rubric -State Sign-up Sheet -Tips and tricks for success! *Please leave a review and comment for TpT credits! ©2022msphillips.orgAll rights reserved by author. Permission to copy
3rd - 6th
Geography, Social Studies, U.S. History
Pathway to California Statehood - Parade Float Project (Gold Rush)
California, Here We Come! Engage your students in learning about California history, particularly the events leading up to California's Statehood. Students will choose one of the seven events leading to California's statehood: Major Events: Trailblazers Move West into California (Different Routes to CA)Pioneers start heading west in covered wagons The Bear Flag Revolt The Mexican-American War The Gold Rush California’s changing economy (Gold Rush to Statehood)The Monterey Convention
4th
Other (Social Studies), Social Studies, U.S. History
CCSS
RI.4.3
, RI.4.7
, CCRA.R.7
+4
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 Design Project—Creative STEM + Art Lesson (Build & Pitch Challenge)
Bring parade season excitement to your classroom with this hands-on design and presentation project! Students work collaboratively to design, construct, and present a model parade float that communicates a meaningful theme. Perfect for art, STEM, and language arts integration, this project fosters creativity, communication, and problem-solving — all while building confidence through public speaking. Includes everything you need: ✅ Complete Teacher Edition with procedures, discussion prompts,
3rd - 8th
Other (Arts), Speaking & Listening, Writing
Grade 6-8 Science Engineering Activity: Parade Float Constraints Analysis - Eng/
Teachers: tired of worksheets that don’t connect reading with real engineering thinking? This ready-to-use PDF lesson turns a familiar, engaging context—a parade float—into a rigorous, standards-aligned engineering design analysis activity. Students will practice critical reading, apply technical constraints, evaluate proposals, and produce evidence-based decisions just like professional reviewers. Why Teachers Love This Resource This resource solves a common classroom problem: how to teach
6th - 8th
Engineering, Informational Text, Writing
Also included in: The Grade 6 Teacher’s Survival Kit (Mega Bundle)
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Float- Persuasive Writing!!!
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Float Persuasive Pitch Activity: In this activity, students design their own original Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade float and then write a persuasive pitch explaining why their float deserves to be included in the parade. Students use rhetorical appeals— ethos, pathos, and logos—to strengthen their arguments, and they must describe their float’s theme, visuals, and special features in detail. The project combines creativity and writing skills, helping students pra
4th - 12th
Grammar, Visual Arts, Writing
Mardi Gras - Parade Float - Design, Draw, Color
Recreate the big fun of the Big Easy in your own classroom! Celebrate Mardi Gras and let students create their own Mardi Gras floats ready to hit Bourbon Street. Two float designs allow your students' creativity to fly high like beads in a parade. If artistic visions aren't your thing, use the adjectives sheet to bring your jazzy vision to life. Don't forget to give your float a krewe name! (krewe: /kro͞o/ noun - a group of revelers that create a parade for Mardi Gras) Check out my other Mard
Not Specific
Art, For All Subjects
Also included in: Mardi Gras - Fat Tuesday Bundle
Balloons Over Broadway Parade Float Collaborative Coloring Poster for Kids
Bring the excitement of the parade straight into your classroom with this Balloons Over Broadway Parade Float Collaborative Coloring Poster for Kids! This black-and-white teamwork activity features a simple parade float rolling down the street with a giant friendly character balloon floating above it—perfect for Grades 1–6. Designed with clean, bold outlines, this poster is easy for all learners to color. Students color, cut, and assemble their pieces to create a stunning 37.5 x 37.5 inch
1st - 6th
Classroom Community, Coloring Pages, Visual Arts
Mesoamerica Parade Floats: A Hands On, Ready to Use Project
Engage students with a hands-on Mesoamerican Cultures Float Building Project. This editable PowerPoint includes teacher directions, rubrics, peer review, research assignment, helpful links, and a supply list. Immerse students in a dynamic learning experience, fostering creativity, and critical thinking. Bring the rich heritage of the Maya, Aztec, and Inca civilizations to life! Contents:Teacher directions2 Rubrics (1 for an initial speech writing and 1 for the final project)Peer review activitie
5th - 8th
Ancient History, Social Studies, World History
The American Revolution - Parade Float Project
“Give me liberty, or give me death!” Engage your students in learning about Early Colonial History, particularly the events leading up to the American Revolution. Students will choose one of the six events leading to the American Revolution: Events: The French and Indian WarThe Sugar ActThe Stamp ActThe creation of the Sons of LibertyThe Boston Tea PartyThe signing of the Declaration of IndependenceCalifornia, Here We Come!Then, students come up with eight artifacts that represent what happe
5th - 8th
Social Studies, U.S. History, World History
CCSS
RI.5.3
, RI.5.9
, SL.5.5
+1
Also included in: American History Project Bundle
Rose Parade Float Project
This is a project idea I came up with for my high school Horticulture I students. I began the lesson teaching them about the Rose Parade in Pasadena, CA, then explained to them that the floats are covered entirely with natural materials. Next I showed them floats from parades past and then explained to them that they were to complete their own mini-float for a project grade. They worked individually to groups of 5. The projects were amazing and I can't wait to do this project again with next
9th - 12th
Other (Science), Science
It's A Float Parade
A fun project to do with your class before holidays like Thanksgiving and Fiesta, etc.
Not Specific
Reader's Theatre: Holidays: Parade Float Design Gr. 4-6 - WORKSHEET
**THIS IS AN INSTANT DOWNLOAD**This FREE worksheet includes a single page from our Reader's Theatre: Holidays title.This Art Activity asks students to design a float that would be appropriate to participate in a Canada Day parade. This worksheet can be used on its own, or paired with the individual resource. And the best part is, it's FREE. ************************************************************************ About the full resource, Reader's Theatre: Holidays:The holidays celebrated in Nort
4th - 6th
Drama, World History
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
The Amazing World of Mardi Gras: Beads, Floats, and King Cake Educational Slides
🎭 The Amazing World of Mardi Gras – Beads, Floats, and King Cake | Educational Presentation for KidsTake your students on a vibrant and educational journey through the colorful traditions of Mardi Gras! This engaging resource introduces children to the history, culture, and celebrations that make Mardi Gras such a unique and joyful festival. ✨ What’s Included A fun and informative presentation covering key Mardi Gras traditions, history, and symbols Beautiful images and colorful visuals to
2nd - 6th
Informational Text, Other (Social Studies), Reading
Balloons Over Broadway Parade Bundle – Writing Prompts, RST, Passages & Route
Bring the magic of Balloons Over Broadway to life with this complete cross-curricular bundle that blends ELA, Writing, STEAM, Math, and Social Studies into one engaging and rigorous project! This bundle includes THREE high-quality PDF resources packed with passages, writing prompts, rubrics, organizers, and hands-on project pages students will love. Students will read, write, plan, design, budget, calculate, and create—all while exploring the behind-the-scenes world of parade design and prod
3rd - 6th
Other (ELA), Writing-Essays
San Antonio's Fiesta Parade BUNDLE
Looking for a no prep whole group introduction to the three major parades that happen throughout San Antonio's Fiesta? Have you been searching high and low for an engaging way to introduce Fiesta traditions like medals, royalty, and floats? Stressing about how to provide your students with hands on and creative ways to celebrate this San Antonio tradition? I got you! This resource is a bundle of three wonderful introduction lessons for San Antonio's Fiesta. You get three whole group lesson with
1st - 8th
Social Studies
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon Drawing!
✨ Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon Design Worksheet ✨Bring the magic of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade right into your classroom! This fun and creative worksheet invites students to design their very own parade balloon. Kiddos can sketch, color, and imagine what their balloon would look like floating high above the streets of New York City! This activity pairs perfectly with the beloved read-aloud Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet. Use it as a follow-up activity or a festive T
PreK - 5th
Coloring Pages, Creative Writing, Writing
Fireworks & Parades | Discovery | Infants | July Week 2
🧡 DESCRIPTION In Week 2 of the Red, White & You! monthly theme, infants explore Fireworks and Parades through sensory-rich discovery and early science play. This Discovery section invites little ones to investigate light, sound, and movement through hands-on experiences that support cognitive development, language growth, physical coordination, and social-emotional curiosity—all through gentle, play-based exploration. 📦 WHAT'S INCLUDED ✔ Light-Up Sensory Bottle visual exploration activity ✔ Fi
PreK
General Science, Social Emotional Learning, Speaking & Listening
History of the Macy's Parade Nonfiction Informational Reading Passage Activities
This Macy’s Parade Informational Text unit brings the excitement, history, and larger-than-life magic of the famous Thanksgiving parade right into your classroom! This beloved holiday tradition, filled with soaring balloons, marching bands, dazzling floats, and festive performers, has been capturing imaginations for nearly a century. But behind the fun is a fascinating story of immigration, creativity, engineering, and American culture. This informational text unit gives students a front-row se
3rd - 5th
Informational Text, Other (Social Studies), Writing
Gift Box Parade Balloon Collaborative Poster |Christmas Classroom Coloring Craft
Celebrate the holiday spirit of giving with this Gift Box Parade Balloon Collaborative Poster! This festive black-and-white coloring activity features a giant present-shaped balloon with a large ribbon and bow, floating above kids holding small holiday signs—a cheerful and kid-friendly holiday parade scene. Designed for Grades 1–6, the artwork uses bold outlines and simple, easy-to-color shapes, making it perfect for young artists and fun for older students. Learners each color one square
1st - 6th
Classroom Community, Coloring Pages, Visual Arts
Snowman Parade Balloon Collaborative Poster | Frosty Christmas Classroom Craft
Bring frosty holiday fun into your classroom with this Snowman Parade Balloon Collaborative Poster! This joyful black-and-white coloring activity features a friendly snowman balloon wearing a cozy winter hat, scarf, and mittens, floating through gentle falling snow with gift boxes at the bottom for an extra festive touch. Perfect for Grades 1–6, the artwork uses bold outlines and simple kid-friendly shapes, making coloring easy for younger learners and enjoyable for older students. Learne
1st - 6th
Classroom Community, Coloring Pages, Visual Arts
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