Extension Resources

Introducing Robots to your students can be intimidating. I know, I was these a few years ago. Yes, there are lots of supports out there but I found most of them either too basic or too overwhelming! Now that I have made it up my own learning curve, I want to share my knowledge with you with the documents I wish I had starting out... ***Are you using the new SCRATCH based Lego MindStorm software? If so click here for an updated version: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/New-SCRATCH-ba

***Updated for new Adventurefuls Cookies!!!*** Empower your Girl Scout's entrepreneurial skills by using this order card instead of an order sheet. They are kids friendly and easy to take to school or other locations with out fear of losing the order sheet with all her other orders on it. It could also be used as a thank you card/receipt. My girls customize theirs by drawing or writing a thank you on the back! This download includes 3 PDF file with the same card in different sizes: 1 to a page

MindStorms now run on a new SCRATCH based programming platform! I have improved my popular critical thinking EV3 task cards to better match with the new programming language. While I was updating the challenges, I decided to tie in the engineering design model. This model will guide students through the critical thinking process needed to tackle difficult challenges. Each challenge includes a graphic organizer that gradually releases control to students as they learn to ask themselves: Wh

A new set of advanced challenges for student who have finished in introductory Set A task cards! Included in this new set of challenge task cards is 4 engaging multipart programming challenges that use critical thought to challenge students to use basic MindStorm EV3 programming skills to solve more complex problems. Set B task cards builds upon the basic programming skills introduced in Set A by linking several sensors, loops, and switches into one program. Four life-like challenges include: j

***Updated for 2024*** Empower your Girl Scout's entrepreneurial skills by using this order card instead of an order sheet. They are kids friendly and easy to take to school or other locations with out fear of losing the order sheet with all her other orders on it. It could also be used as a thank you card/receipt. My girls customize theirs by drawing or writing a thank you on the back! This download includes 3 PDF file with the same card in different sizes: 1 to a page, 2 to a page and 4 to a p

This worksheet walks Girl Scouts of all levels through the steps of the My Promise, My Faith award. The Girl Scouts My Promise, My Faith pin invites girls in grades K-12 to experience a faith journey through exploration of the Girl Scout Law and teachings from their faith. Girls can earn this national pin each year and at each level.

Check list for Brownie Girls Scout to complete at home for the My Great Day badge requirements.

Included in this set of challenge task cards is 6 engaging multipart programming challenges that use critical thought to introduce students to basic MindStorm EV3 programming skills. ***Are you using the new SCRATCH based Lego MindStorm software? If so click here for an updated version: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/New-SCRATCH-based-LEGO-MindStorm-EV3-challenges-A-w-Engineering-Design-Model-5289324*** I created this set of challenge cards after searching online for an EV3 curri

Introducing Robots to your students can be intimidating. I know, I was these a few years ago. Yes, there are lots of supports out there but I found most of them either too basic or too over whelming! Now that I have made it up my own learning curve, I want to share my knowledge with you with the documents I wish I had starting out... ***Are you using the new SCRATCH based Lego MindStorm software? If so click here for an updated version: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/New-SCRATC

Cooperative learning team roles with real-life names: Project Manager, Logistics Agent, Personnel Coordinator, and Quality Assurance Officer. For teams of 3 and 4. Set includes all roles descriptions on one page, name tags, and full page descriptions of each role.

Everything you need to engage kids in STEAM Fair Challenges! This Google slide deck contains 6 ready to print STEAM Challenges designed for early, mid and late elementary! Also included is a graphic explaining the engineering process and student/family friendly planning pages for each stage of the process! Best of all it is all in an editable Google slide deck that you can customize for your own needs! Change the materials, the age range, the criteria for success, etc! Each challenge contains:

Remind your students how to conduct themselves during a student led discussion. Print these as posters or cut apart to me a bulletin board display.

Classroom engagement is critical to student learning. As teachers we use a variety of modes to engages our students. Sometimes they are working in structured cooperative learning groups. Sometimes they are holding a student led discussion about the book they just finished reading. Some times as teachers we need student to follow traditional classroom guidelines like independent work or rising of hands. Switching between these modes can confuse some students. My posters will help your stude

Do you study bridge design? This authentic assessment or unit project presents students with 5 different scenarios about communities that need a new bridge the will meet their unique needs. Students then sketch the bridge they would design and write a paragraph supporting their choice. This could be expanded to a hands on model building project or longer writing assignment although those instructions are not provided. Student Friendly rubric is included. Answers are open ended so answer ke

A great way to place early girl scout events in historical context! Great for Junior level Girl Scout way badge. Use alone or with this fun free game/activity. https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Girl-Scout-Founding-timeline-game-4544131

These are free downloads of the mats needed for Set B challenges tasks. This download now includes both PDFs and Word formats

Make girl scout history fun with this time line game! Great for Junior level girl scout way. Use this game alone or with my $1 powerpoint.