Sunshine STEM

Your students will love this unit on plant and animal needs! Completely aligned with NGSS standard K-LS1, students gain an understanding of what living things need to survive by hands-on activities, presentations, and even a fun game of memory! The unit begins with a classroom experiment using two plants; one in the sunlight and one in the dark. As the experiment takes place over two weeks, students use their little plant and animal booklets to learn all the information they need. A beautiful

⭐⭐ Offered in print or digital! ⭐⭐ Looking for an engaging and meaningful resource to teach adaptations? Here it is! Resource begins with two embedded video links to introduce the two major types of adaptations before a quick lesson. Next, students complete a card sort for behavioral and structural adaptations. Finally, students answer questions and make two of their own adaptation cards with plants or animals of their choice. Switch with a neighbor to see if they can figure out the adaptat

Modeling LIfe Cycles project is designed for students to delve into the fascinating world of organism life cycles. Throughout this engaging and hands-on resource, students will develop models, conduct guided independent research, and create a variety of visuals to deepen their understanding of how living beings grow and change over time. This project emphasizes that while life cycles are unique and diverse across organisms, they share common stages of birth, growth, reproduction, and death. Reso

Welcome to the fascinating world of frogs! In this engaging and informative resource, students will embark on a journey to discover the incredible life cycle of these remarkable amphibians. Through a variety of activities, such as an informational text with comprehension questions, posters, and embedded videos, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the stages of a frog's life cycle. Students will be introduced to the concept of a life cycles in nature. Through easy-to-understand la

✨ Elevate Your Holiday Learning! Dive into festive fun while hitting educational standards! Explore Simple Machines: Begin with a lively presentation on simple machines, setting the holiday mood. Students then craft a dazzling poster showcasing their newfound knowledge. Unwrap a Tale: Read "How to Catch a Reindeer" and dive into a worksheet related to simple machines in the story. Students craft a handy booklet as a guide to creating two simple machines for catching their very own reindeer –