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Kindergarten critical thinking laboratories
STEM Activity Challenges for the Whole Year! (Elementary)
When students enjoy what they are doing, our jobs are so much easier! This collection of my favorite elementary STEM Challenges does just that. Students are engaged and have no problem getting started! Low prep-time, inexpensive materials, and easy-to-edit worksheets make setup simple. A solid grading rubric takes the guess-work out of evaluating group projects. Combine these with a video that explains everything you need to successfully run these STEM Activities and it’s easy to feel confident
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K - 2nd
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Early Science Explorations: Hands-On Experiments for Young Learners
Preschool Science Adventure: Captivating Experiments for Young ExplorersEmbark on a journey of wonder and discovery with our collection of captivating preschool science experiments. From creating rainbows in a jar to exploring magnetic fields, ignite curiosity and exploration in young minds with hands-on activities designed for early learners.Experiments Included:Colors of the Rainbow - Rainbow in a Jar:Experience the magic of colors as children learn about density and layering while creating a
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PreK - 3rd
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STEM Marshmallow Challenge
The Marshmallow Challenge is an exciting STEM design challenge that will push your students to think like an engineer, problem solve, and collaborate with their peers. Students will have to manipulate limited materials to make sure they can successfully build a structure to support a marshmallow!
The Marshmallow Challenge has been used by teachers and developers alike in classrooms, professional development meetings, on business retreats and so much more. To learn more about The Marshmallow C
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K - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Paper helicopter STEM challenge template
Challenge your students to design and build a paper helicopter that will stay in the air the longest.The product includes the template of paper helicopter.
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PreK - 3rd
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STEM Code & Go Robot Mouse Coding Challenge - Freebie!
Coding Practice... Great for CODING WEEK or any time you are looking to give your students a challenge! The Learning Resources® Code & Go™ Programmable Robot Mouse is a fantastic resource for teaching coding basics. The pages included here are meant to provide an extension and challenge to the basic mazes provided with the Robot Mouse Activity Set.The pages can be used without the robot mouse, but the activity set does provide a good way for students to test and prove their code.Click HERE t
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K - 6th
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Webbed feet lab for Kindergarten, Animal Feet Adaptations, Preschool, Fun
Title: Webbed feet lab for Kindergarten, Animal Feet Adaptations, Preschool, FunDescription: Discover the secret of water birds' swimming success with this activity, a hands-on science lab designed for kindergarten classrooms. This lab provides a captivating and educational experience, showcasing how webbed feet are an advantageous adaptation for birds in aquatic environments.Key Features:Engaging Hands-On Experiment: Offers a tangible and interactive way for students to understand the benefits
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PreK - K
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NGSS:
K-LS1-1
Also included in: Kindergarten Life Science Mega Bundle: NGSS Interactive Activities
Ziploc bag ice cream science investigation project
Most kids love to eat ice cream and they will love to make it too! This pack includes a recipe for making ziploc bag ice cream that you can also send home with students so they can recreate the experiment at home, a worksheet with open ended questions for students to answer, and a simple review sheet that deals with solids, liquids, and adjectives. I created this packet to culminate a Science unit on the study of matter (solids, liquids, and gases) for second graders. Please feel free to copy
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K - 3rd
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What Can the Wind Blow?
This science center will have your littles experimenting with the power of wind...or in this case, their breath!! This is a simple recording sheet that can accompany a hands-on science center helping children to understand the power of wind.
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PreK - 1st
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Animal Blubber Lab, NGSS based activity, Interactive, Kindergarten, Preschool
Title: Animal Blubber Lab, NGSS based activity, Interactive, Kindergarten, PreschoolDescription: This blubber lab is a hands-on, interactive science lab designed for kindergarten teachers. This engaging activity brings the concept of how animals use blubber to stay warm to life for young learners by comparing temperate of a body with a model of blubber and without. It's an ideal resource for teachers looking to introduce basic scientific principles in a fun and accessible way.Key Features:Standa
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PreK - K
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NGSS:
K-ESS3-1
Also included in: Kindergarten Life Science Mega Bundle: NGSS Interactive Activities
Makerspace Ideas for the K-5 Crowd
Looking for ideas to get your elementary Makerspace up and running? Check out this packet of ideas that includes a materials list, a book list, 24 project ideas (with materials, duration, and directions), and follow up questions to complement your Makerspace.
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K - 5th
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Cactus Sponge Lab, K-LS1-1 NGSS Activity, Interactive, Kindergarten, Preschool
Title: Cactus Sponge Lab, K-LS1-1 NGSS Activity, Interactive, Kindergarten, PreschoolDescription: Embark on a fascinating journey with this lab, an interactive science lab designed for kindergarten classrooms. This unique lab activity introduces young learners to the amazing ways cactus plants absorb water in the desert, making science both fun and informative.Key Features:Aligned with Kindergarten Next Generation Science Standards: Ensures a high-quality, educational experience that engages you
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PreK - K
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NGSS:
K-LS1-1
Also included in: Kindergarten Life Science Mega Bundle: NGSS Interactive Activities
Science Observation Journal Cover
This is a Science Observation Journal Cover that can be used with any science program that you use in your classroom.
Use it for your Kindergarten students who are just learning to make observations, or for your elementary and intermediate students that are in need of a Science Journal.
You can print the cover and place it in the front of a 3-ring binder, or paste it to a spiral notebook, or staple it to the front of a stack of papers. It's up to you and works with any journal setup!
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PreK - 12th, Staff
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Penny Boat Engineering half-sheet
Print and cut this half sheet for an easy record and assessment for your engineering project.
Pairs well with an engineering project as follows:
1) students design a boat to hold more than 10 pennies (using graphic organizer)
2) students test their design (supplies: foil, cups, tape, pennies, bowls of water)
3) students assess their design (on graphic organizer)
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PreK - 2nd
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Magic Milk Scientific Experiment and Lab Report (Differentiated)
Science Lab report comes in 2 levels! My kids loved the magic milk experiment and it is something they wanted to do over and over again! The slide show that goes with it is also posted on my page for free!
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PreK - 8th
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Pot of Gold STEM Engineering Challenge
Can you create a new pot for a leprechaun that will hold the most gold? That is the challenge! This STEM activity fits perfectly with St. Patrick’s Day and incorporates collaboration, critical thinking, measurement, graphing and a simple introduction into volume.
Included are:
Teacher Directions
Challenge Poster
Teamwork Tips
Design Page
Data Collection Lab Sheets
Reflection Questions
2 Graphing Choices
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
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K - 3rd
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Scientific Method Recording Sheet
Basic recording sheet for the scientific method. Students can fill in the blanks and draw pictures for science experiments.
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K - 3rd
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Symbols, Tools, and Toolbars
A great foundational lesson for technology, to explain the importance of symbols, icons, tools, and toolbars to new techies. Lesson includes an Essential Question and Big Idea, average time required to complete, suggested appropriate grade level, suggested teacher preparation, and assessment strategies. Lesson activities tie in well with math symbols for numbers or functions, unit on communities, and iconic national symbols such as flags and bald eagles. It also appeals to visual learners who le
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K - 2nd
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"Squawker" Sound Science Experiment
Use this as a supplement to guide your students through the scientific method while they conduct the fun "Squawker" Science Experiment. This is the well known experiment when teaching how sound waves travel through a medium and how the sound they create changes as you change the medium. Just cut a straw diagonally on one end and follow the directions on the worksheet to conduct the EASY experiment.
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PreK - 5th
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Design and Digital Technology Infographics Design Process
Design Process mapped out1x steps poster1x detailed steps poster1x wall display1x landscape and portrait posters detailed per step of design process
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PreK - 12th
Which Magnet is the Strongest? Experiment Lesson Plan
Using the Scientific Method, this investigation is used to help students understand that: **different types of forces may cause and object’s motion to change**how forces from direct contact can cause an object to move**how some forces, including gravity and magnetism, can cause objects to move from a distance **how forces have applications in our lives**how magnets are used in everyday life **how their strength can determine what they are attracted to.Can be differentiated for any K-5 classroom.
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K - 5th
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What's The Attraction? Magnets | Scientific Method | Lesson Plan
Using the Scientific Method, this investigation is used to help students understand that:**different types of forces may cause and object’s motion to change**how forces from direct contact can cause an object to move**how some forces, including gravity and magnetism, can cause objects to move from a distance**how forces have applications in our lives**how magnets are used in everyday life**how their strength can determine what they are attracted to.Can be differentiated for any K-5 classroom.
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K - 5th
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Egg Drop STEM
Looking to add a little fun in the classroom?Look no further than here!Egg drops are a fun way to invite S.T.E.A.M. in your classroom.
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PreK - 12th
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'Milk From Plants!’ Taste Test for Young Learners
This fun activity is designed to encourage young children to explore the vast variety of vegan milks available while practicing key skills like predicting and recording their thoughts. More and more people are opting for plant milks over cow's milk thanks to the positive impact on their health, the environment, and animals−and the trend is steadily gaining momentum. Cow’s milk is one of the primary causes of food allergies among children, and comparatively, plant milks offer a wealth of nutrien
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PreK - K
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'Milk From Plants!' Taste Testing Activity
This fun activity is designed to encourage students to explore the vast variety of vegan milks available while practicing key skills like tallying, graphing, predicting, and recording their thoughts. Students can then work together to create a class graph of their favorite type of plant milk and analyze their findings. More and more people are opting for plant milks over cow's milk thanks to the positive impact on their health, the environment, and animals−and the trend is steadily gaining mome
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K - 2nd
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