Sunshine STEM

Complete unit focusing on claim, evidence, and reasoning for elementary students! This unit has EVERYTHING you need to teach CERs in a way that students will understand and enjoy. Common Core ELA standards of writing are covered in this unit as well as NGSS standards which requires students to construct an argument as part of science learning. This unit will teach and prepare students for this valuable skill! Unit includes: ✔️ 12 days of lesson plans with clickable links to videos ✔️ Colorful

This engaging and fun unit introduces students to the four layers of earth and plate tectonics! Your class will use the 24 slide presentation as a guide which uses bold, colorful pictures and diagrams to teach students about each layer inside the earth and the forces that drive plate tectonics! Three short videos are included to illustrate concepts learned. Included in this unit: ⭐ Complete 10-day lesson plans with clickable links ⭐ KWL chart to begin the unit ⭐ Guided notes using presentation ⭐

Fun and engaging way to COVER NGSS 3-5-ETS1! Students are introduced to the engineering design process with an attractive, colorful chart as well as a suggested video link before answering questions. Next, students practice using each step of the engineering design process by designing and creating a bridge made out of paper. Organized, student worksheets guide them through each step as they have fun becoming junior engineers! Rubric included for quick and easy grading as well as a teacher

⭐⭐ 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

Butterfly Life Cycles is an engaging and comprehensive educational resource designed specifically for 3rd-grade students to explore the fascinating world of butterflies and their life cycle. This resource incorporates various interactive activities, informational texts, embedded videos, comprehension questions, and hands-on projects that will captivate young learners and deepen their understanding of patterns in nature. Offered in print or digital! Activities Included: Patterns in Nature Expl

Engage your students in a fun activity that reinforces natural selection and adaptation! Quick review of natural selection given before students get to work developing an environment. Students choose the climate, vegetation, and terrain of their environment. Next, students must create a creature that has traits necessary to survive in the environment. Finally, students describe the traits and why they are suited to its environment. ⭐⭐Offered in print or digital! Student can make a poster of

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 –

Looking for a lively, engaging activity to teach adaptations? Here it is! Unique Beaks Adaptation Activity gives students a hands-on opportunity to understand why adaptations occur. Resource includes gathering food activity, data chart, graph and conclusion questions. This is a super fun activity that your students will love! ⭐⭐ Resource comes in print or digital!