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This is a perfect activity to introduce simple circuits. Very hands-on and open ended. What you need: 1. Colored paper preferred, but can be done on plain copy paper 2. LED lights (1 per student) 3. Copper tape (a lot) 4. 3V Coin Cell Batteries (1 per student) How to do this activity: All instructions/helpful tips are posted on the PDF when you download it. This activity is customizable to any time of year/holiday/occasion. IEP/504 friendly - there is a template that students can use or t

This resource is perfect for teaching the ruler. It includes 2 pages. Page 1: Blank "Big Inch". You can work with your students to label each tick mark. Page 2: Completed "Big Inch" . that you can also print out as a poster and hang in your classroom. I recommend printing these out "landscape" style.

St. Patrick’s Day STEM Catapult Engineering Design ProjectBring hands-on excitement to your classroom this March with this engaging St. Patrick’s Day Engineering Design Challenge! In this festive STEM activity, students work in teams to design, build, test, and improve a catapult that launches a ping pong ball into the “pot of gold.” This challenge reinforces key physics concepts while encouraging collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking. What's Included?Page 1. Design Brief Page 2: Ca

Cup Stacking Algorithms – Intro to Coding ActivityThis is a hands-on, unplugged activity I use to introduce my coding unit. Students practice writing clear, step-by-step directions (algorithms) by guiding a partner to build a cup stack design. How it works: Students work in pairs. One student is the "programmer" and completes the worksheet by writing an algorithm using the provided symbols. The other student is the "robot "and works on a separate independent task while waiting. ( I used a fre

The Great Gummy Bear Winter Rescue – Engineering Design Challenge 10-Page Editable Engineering Design Packet and Slideshow! | Catapult STEM Challenge | Winter STEM ActivityBring engaging, hands-on engineering into your classroom with The Great Gummy Bear Winter Rescue, a fun and fully editable STEM design packet and slideshow that guides students through all 7 steps of the Engineering Design Process. Perfect for winter, but customizable for any season, holiday, or theme! ⭐ Overview of the Ch

📏 Fraction Strip Ruler Reference (1/16 Inch) — Visual Learning Tool + Blank Practice VersionHelp your students confidently read a ruler with this clear, colorful Fraction Strip Ruler Reference, designed to break down the inch into fractional parts all the way to 1/16. Perfect for introducing or reinforcing measurement skills, fractions, and the relationship between part and whole. This resource includes: ✔ A fully labeled fraction strip showing 1 whole 1/2 1/4 1/8 1/16 Each fraction is

Looking for a low-prep, high-engagement activity to get your students thinking like engineers? This 7-page STEM Paper Tower Challenge guides students through the Engineering Design Process as they design, build, test, and improve the tallest freestanding tower they can create—using only paper and tape! With clear, student-friendly worksheets and a step-by-step flow, this resource builds essential problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaboration skills. It’s perfect for science lessons, S

Calling all STEM teachers and aspiring engineers! My Bridge Building Activity just got a major upgrade—and it's ready to rock your classroom! Your students will now be able to work through all 7 steps of the Engineering Design Process with BRAND NEW EDITABLE worksheets built specifically for this challenge. Every step is guided—perfect for boosting engagement and learning outcomes! Why your colleagues will LOVE it: Clear, structured worksheets that support each phase of the engineering proces

Kick off the school year or a new marking period with this fun and interactive Get to Know You Questions activity! This resource includes 40+ conversation-starting questions designed to help students connect and build classroom community. Students pair up in two lines, face each other, and chat for two minutes before one line rotates—creating quick, meaningful interactions all period long. It’s a great way to ease first-day nerves, build relationships, and set a positive tone for the rest of th

Make teaching human anatomy engaging and accessible with this printable “Parts of a Skeleton” worksheet! Perfect for middle school science, health, or STEM classrooms, this resource reinforces key skeletal system vocabulary through labeling and visual learning. Includes a clear, student-friendly diagram and a full answer key—ideal for independent work, assessments, review stations, or sub plans. Save prep time and support student success with this ready-to-use resource! Feel free to share my web

These cards are the perfect chance for staff members to write a note of positivity too their colleagues. Perfect for any time during the school year but more specifically Teacher Appreciation Week! Messages are: I'm proud of you because..I appreciate how helpful you were when..One thing I admire about you is...Thank you for always...You make my day better when you...I'm grateful to work with you because...You make our school a better place by...You're the go-to person for...Working with you ma

21 Page PDF of handwriting practice worksheets that are perfect for your young learners. Words are focused around STEM. Bonus that this also doubles as a coloring page. Perfect for Early Finishers and DO NOWs. Disclaimer: 21 pages- only letters with applicable STEM/Science words are used.

A great resources to use as a way to introduce The Engineering Design Process. You can also print these out as an activity for early finishers or a DO NOW!

Enjoy a STEM Word Search. Perfect for early finishers or a DO NOW!

This activity will give your students an opportunity to practice measuring while making real projects as well as providing practice in helping them learn to follow a set of directions both written and pictorial. Below is a list of what is included in the 4 day activity bundle! Individual or group project depending on how you want your classroom to run. Highly recommend making on your own before starting to use as an example. Included:1. Problem Overview Sheet 2. Aero Bat instructions 3. Arro