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Critical thinking Common Core 8.EE.A.3 resources
STEM Space Lander Math & Engineering Activity
Space Lander STEM ChallengeThis STEM activity is one of our favorite engineering design challenges! The combination of marshmallows (or ping pong balls) and aliens makes this a winning STEM challenge! In the Space Lander Challenge, student teams build a lander using the engineering design process to keep two marshmallow "aliens" or "astronauts" inside a cup as it is dropped from various heights. Using straws, index cards, and mini marshmallows or cotton balls, students apply concepts of shock ab
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 10th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
...
Also included in: Space STEM Starter Challenges MEGA Bundle: Middle School
STEM Sailboat Challenge Math & Engineering Activity
STEM Sailboat Engineering Activity Description Updated to include an editable STEM journals, instructional video, and teacher slides!The Sailboat STEM activity is a great way to incorporate the engineering design process into your classroom or afterschool program! Many are familiar with the boat buoyancy challenge, and this takes it one step further by adding a sail! Now students must build a boat to hold a specific weight as well as incorporate aerodynamic principals to make it move. This hands
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 10th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-PS2-2
...
Also included in: Middle School Distance Learning: Digital STEM Activity Bundle
STEM Space Rover Engineering Challenge (Pi Day)
Space Rover STEM ChallengeThis rover STEM challenge is a perfect way to celebrate the Mars Perseverance rover landing, Pi Day on March 14th, or for a space-themed engineering design challenge. Activity: Students will build a rubberband-powered rover to complete an exciting mission. They will then practice using Pi to analyze their design with imaginative math extension questions. This hands-on activity is an engaging design challenge that allows students to work in teams, apply the engineering d
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 11th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-1
Also included in: Space STEM Starter Challenges MEGA Bundle: Middle School
Save the Polar Bears! Winter STEM Challenge
Save the Polar Bears: Sailboat Winter STEM Engineering Design Challenge with Math Extensions Includes an editable STEM journals, teacher slides, and instructional video.A family of polar bears need your help! Due to climate change, their sea ice home is melting, and we need to move the family to a new location. Use the engineering design process to design and build a boat to carry the polar bears to a new home. The Sailboat STEM activity is a great way to incorporate the engineering design proce
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 9th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-PS2-2
...
Exponent Challenge Problems- Enrichment
Miss Challenge's Exponent Challenge Problems! This series of problems requires students to use patterns and observations to solve a set of seemingly impossible tasks. By solving simpler problems first, these enrichment tasks are wonderful critical thinking tasks. Use these for the "I'm done, now what?" learners or at an enrichment station for differentiated instruction.
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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Jan. 23 Mathematician Puzzle: Robert Moses, Math Literacy Advocate | Algebra
January 23 of the Mystery Year is the birthday of Robert "Bob" Moses, civil rights and math literacy advocate. Clues for the year involve the Pythagorean Theorem, setting up and solving an equation, rational & irrational numbers, square roots, and scientific notation. The clues have been structured so that they may be solved in several different ways. Your PDF download includes:2-page digital version with horizontal layout, prepped for Easel 1-page printable version6 pages of Teacher Notes i
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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Order of Operations Emoji Riddles
Practice Order of Operations with the added fun of using emojis!Work independently or as a class for a "check understanding" exit ticket. Answers for each emoji appears under the emoji as you click through the slide.
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Grades:
7th - 9th
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