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STEM Engineering Challenge Pack ~ Oregon Trail Challenges ~ Set of Five!
Most elementary teachers are more comfortable and knowledgeable about themes, so I have decided to create STEM challenge packs based on specific themes, like the Oregon Trail!
This engineering challenge activity pack is one of many that I have created to use in my classroom! I sometimes place these challenges, one per table, and the students rotate around the room in order to complete them. There are no right or wrong answers, many different solutions will work! You could also rotate these c
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1st - 6th
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STEM Engineering Challenge Novel Pack ~ Hatchet, by Gary Paulsen
What teacher doesn't love to use novels in the classroom?
As a STEM coordinator, I am always looking for creative ways for teachers to integrate STEM engineering and design challenges into their classroom activities. I decided to work on creating STEM Engineering Challenge Packs for some beloved novels.
This STEM Challenge Pack is based on the book, "Hatchet", by Gary Paulsen. There are five challenges included in this pack:
Paper Floatplane Challenge
Temporary Shelter Challenge
Critter Cam
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1st - 5th
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Spheres of the Earth Geosphere Hydrosphere Atmosphere Biosphere Interaction
Are you seeking a phenomena-based resource on Earth's spheres and Sphere Interaction? Students will learn about the Earth's spheres and sphere interaction by developing a model to show the 4 Earth spheres: geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere interact. Students will love these engaging activities! Great for 5th-grade science! ⚫⚪⚫⚪This resource includes the use of phenomena. ✅This unit explores the Earth’s four spheres ( geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere) and how they
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5th
NGSS:
5-ESS2-1
STEM Engineering Challenge Novel Pack ~ Charlotte's Web by E.B. White
What teacher doesn't love to use novels in the classroom?
As a STEM coordinator, I am always looking for creative ways for teachers to integrate STEM engineering and design challenges into their classroom activities. I decided to work on creating STEM Engineering Challenge Packs for some beloved novels.
This STEM Challenge Pack is based on the book, "Charlotte's Web", by E.B. White. There are five challenges included in this pack:
Design a Pig Pen Challenge
Spider Web Message Challenge
Plas
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1st - 5th
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Climate Change & Global Warming & The Greenhouse Effect Human Impact MS-ESS3-5.
Do you need to teach your students about climate change and global warming? Students will learn about human impact on climate change and global warming with these engaging activities. They will learn about the Greenhouse Effect. They will learn about the factors that have caused global temperatures to rise over the past century. They will learn about various contributing factors to climate change.✅ The Greenhouse Effect is necessary for our planet to stay at a healthy temperature, but too much c
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6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-5
STEM Engineering Challenge Novel Pack ~ The City of Ember, by J. DuPrau
What teacher doesn't love to use novels in the classroom?
As a STEM coordinator, I am always looking for creative ways for teachers to integrate STEM engineering and design challenges into their classroom activities. I decided to work on creating STEM Engineering Challenge Packs for some beloved novels.
This STEM Challenge Pack is based on the book, "The City of Ember", by Jeanne DuPrau. There are five challenges included in this pack:
Paper Box Challenge
Pipeworks System Challenge
Mini-Gre
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4th - 6th
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Light Reflection and Refraction Light Energy and How The Eye Works 4-PS4-2.
Students will make a model that light reflecting from objects and entering the eye causes objects to be seen. They will learn about reflection and refraction. This resource addresses the NGSS standards for 4th grade 4-PS4-2, 4-LS1-1, and 4-LS1-2. This resource also addresses NGSS Waves and Their Applications and From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes. This resource includes:nonfiction articlesresponse pageshands-on inquiry-based lessonsInteractive Notebook FlapsTeachers Love This
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4th
NGSS:
4-PS4-2
Also included in: 4th Grade Science NGSS PLUS Reading Informational Text Passages CCSS
Weather Fronts and Air Masses and Air Pressure and Weather Maps MS-ESS2-5.
Do your students need to learn about masses, air pressure, and weather fronts? This unit on weather and climate will teach these concepts. This unit will help students understand the relationship of air pressure to weather changes. This resource covers warm fronts, cold fronts, stationary fronts, high pressure, low pressure, and storms. Students will love these engaging activities on air pressure, air masses, and weather fronts.This resource includes two complete units of study.The first is air
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6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-5
Got Peeps? Easter STEM ~ STEM Engineering Challenge Pack ~ Set of Five!
Most elementary and middle school students are crazy about those yummy Peeps, so I have decided to create a STEM challenge pack based on this popular treat.
This engineering challenge activity pack is one of many that I have created to use in my classroom! I place these challenges, one per table, and the students rotate around the room in order to complete them. There are no right or wrong answers, many different solutions will work! You could also rotate these challenges through a science
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1st - 6th
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Fairy Tales STEM ~ STEM Engineering Challenge Five Pack ~ Fairy Tales Set #1
What teacher doesn't love fairy tales?
As a STEM coordinator, I am always looking for creative ways for teachers to integrate STEM engineering and design challenges into their classroom activities. I decided to work on creating STEM Engineering Challenge Packs for some well known (and loved) fairy tales.
This STEM Challenge Pack is based on these fairy tales:
- Three Little Pigs
- Hansel and Gretel
- Jack and the Beanstalk
- Rapunzel
- Three Billy Goats Gruff
The engineering challenges in t
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1st - 5th
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Waves Activity & Patterns and Energy Transfer Waves Lab NGSS 4-PS4-1 and 4-PS3-2
Do you need to teach about waves? Students will explore waves and concepts relating to waves hands-on and also through reading informational text about waves. Students will learn about amplitude and wavelength and that waves transfer energy rather than matter.This resource includes:inquiry-based lessonsfour pages of informational textresponse pagesinteractive notebook flapsa review game with cardssix hands-on activitieslabs on waves answer keys Camille ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Extremely Satisfied This is
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4th
NGSS:
4-PS4-1
, 4-PS3-2
Also included in: 4th Grade Science NGSS PLUS Reading Informational Text Passages CCSS
Contraction Surgery | Contraction Activities
An interactive way to teach your students about contractions. Learning about contractions with the idea of surgery will cement the idea into your student's minds. They won't forget this activity! Included in this unitDetailed step by step lesson plansContraction Doctor Booklet (You can differentiate to meet your class needs)Sample table set up picturesSurgery Signs includedAnchor Chart DesignDifferentiated contraction pagesAdditional Contraction ActivitiesContraction GamesVarious Contraction Wor
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1st - 2nd
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Gravity and the Solar System and Motions Within Galaxies MS ESS1-2
Do you need to teach about Gravity in the Solar System? Students will love these activities on gravity in the solar system. Students will make a model to describe the role of gravity in the motions within galaxies and in the solar system. Gravity and Inertia work together to keep the Earth in orbit around the Sun and the moons in orbit around their planets. Benefits of this Gravity and Inertia Unit:Standards-alignedengaging activitiesEasy to useThis Unit Includes:three pages of reading passagesc
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Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-2
STEM Engineering Challenge Pack ~ Simple Machines
What teacher doesn't love to use themes in the classroom?
As a STEM coordinator, I am always looking for creative ways for teachers to integrate STEM engineering and design challenges into their classroom activities. I decided to work on creating STEM Engineering Challenge Packs for some themes.
This STEM Challenge Pack is focused on Simple Machines! There are six challenges included in this pack:
Inclined Plane Bean Bags Challenge
Lever Launcher Challenge
Archimedes Screw Challenge
Pencil
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4th - 6th
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The Rock Cycle and Earth's System for Recycling of Materials
The rock cycle is an example of how Earth's materials are continually recycled. Students will learn about rocks and minerals and will love these engaging activities on the rock cycle and Earth's materials. This is part of the science standard Earth's Materials and Systems. Students will learn about the rock cycle through hands-on labs and close reading activities.This middle school science resource includes:nonfiction text passages on the rock cycleresponse pages with text-dependent questionshan
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6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS2-1
Newton's Laws of Motion and Force of Motion and Energy MS-PS2-1. and MS-PS2-2.
Do you need to teach force and motion and Newton's three laws? Through these terrific labs, students will love learning about Newton's Laws and force and motion! Students will learn about colliding objects and the impact of a collision through investigation. This unit is complete for middle school NGSS, Force, and Motion. Students will love the crash lab, balloon car, and roller coaster! If you do the whole unit as suggested, it will take 14 days.This resource includes:an article on Newtonslide
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6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-PS2-2
, MS-PS2-1
Eclipse & Seasons and Sun, Earth, and Moon and Moon Phases Activity MS-ESS1-1
Phases of the moon, seasons, and eclipses are all part of the Earth, Sun, and Moon System. Students will develop and use a model to describe the cyclic patterns of lunar phases, eclipses of the sun and moon, and seasons. The earth, moon, and sun systems interact to cause eclipses, phases of the moon, and seasons. This unit is fully aligned with NGSS MS-ESS1-1 ❤️Included in this unit on moon phases, seasons, and eclipses.a slide showphenomenahands-on labsfour pages of informational text passagesc
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6th - 8th
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MS-ESS1-1
Animal Groups Adaptations Animals Live in Groups to Help Them Survive 3rd Grade
Why do animals live in groups? Animal groups are sometimes formed to help animals survive. Animals live in groups for different reasons. Students will collect data and construct an argument to support claims about why animals live in groups. This includes a high-interest informational text passage with great comprehension questions! Parts of this resource can be used as a Distance Learning Packet. This resource addresses the third-grade NGSS 3-LS2-1This resource includes:a hands-on science acti
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3rd
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3-LS2-1
Also included in: 3rd Grade NGSS Life Science Curriculum at Science Lessons and Activities
STEM Engineering Challenge Five Pack ~ Tall Tales Set
What teacher doesn't love tall tales?
As a STEM coordinator, I am always looking for creative ways for teachers to integrate STEM engineering and design challenges into their classroom activities. I decided to work on creating STEM Engineering Challenge Packs for some well known (and loved) tall tales.
This STEM Challenge Pack is based on these tall tales:
- Johnny Appleseed
- Pecos Bill
- John Henry
- Paul Bunyan
- Sluefoot Sue
The engineering challenges in this STEM five pack are:
John C
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1st - 5th
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Water Distribution on Earth and Graphing Water Amounts & Water Cycle 5-ESS2-2.
Students will love these engaging labs on water distribution on Earth! This unit offers a visual way to compare the quantities and proportions of water in all its forms on Earth. Water is distributed in oceans, lakes, groundwater, the atmosphere, and ice. This resource is aligned with 5-ESS2-2. Benefits of this unit!Great lab on water distributionWell organizedComplete unitThis resource includes:two hands-on Labsfive pages of informationnal textwater distribution labgroundwater labgraphing and m
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5th
NGSS:
5-ESS2-2
Plant and Animal Adaptations Structure and Function of Living Things - MS LS1-4
Plant and Animal Adaptations for Middle School Science - Students will learn about plant and animal structures that help them reproduce and survive. Students will learn about behavioral and structural adaptations in plants and animals. Aligns with NGSS MS-LS1-4.This resource includes:♻️ Suggested Schedule♻️ Lesson Plans♻️ Seven pages of informational text passages♻️ two slide shows♻️ strategic note-taking guide♻️ Flower dissecting lab♻️ response pages♻️ A true-false assessment♻️ answer keysTeach
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6th - 8th
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MS-LS1-4
Earthquake Activities Analyzing Maps and Designing Solutions to Reduce Impact
Do you want to teach upper elementary students about earthquakes?Students will analyze maps to learn about Earth's features. Students will compare multiple solutions to reduce the impacts of natural Earth processes on humans. Students will love learning about Earthquakes and the science behind them. Includes over 90 pages and slides!This Earthquake resource includes:hands-on activitieslab pagesmap workinteractive notebook flapsfive pages of informational text passagescomprehension pagesa slide s
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3rd - 5th
NGSS:
4-ESS1-1
, 4-ESS2-2
, 4-ESS3-2
Photosynthesis Activities & Photosynthesis Diagram Photosynthesis Lab Science
Students will learn about the role of photosynthesis in the cycling of matter and the flow of energy into and out of organisms. Students will learn about photosynthesis and The Calvin Cycle. Students will be introduced to photosynthesis, the oxygen cycle, the carbon cycle, and the parts of a leaf. This is a great middle school science unit aligned with NGSS middle school science standards. ✅This resource includes:two labslab pages4 pages of informational textinteractive notebook flapsresponse p
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6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-6
Layers of the Earth & Earth's Systems MS-ESS2-1 and MS-ESS2-1
Do you want to teach about Earth's Layers?Students will read rich scientific passages on the properties of the Layers of the Earth and participate in hands-on activities to learn about the composition of the Earth’s layers and how they affect changes on the Earth’s surface. This resource is aligned with the NGSS Disciplinary Core Ideas: Earth Materials and Systems and The Role of Water in Earth's Surface Processes. This resource includes:four pages of informational text articles on layers of the
Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-2
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Importance of learning English language arts
English language arts (ELA) concepts — reading, writing, listening, and speaking — empower students to become effective communicators, critical thinkers, and lifelong learners. They are the foundation for all other types of learning as students must rely on ELA skills to master content from other subject areas and communicate what they’ve learned.
Strong reading skills can help students make sense of written content, and gather information for further analysis. Writing skills can help students articulate their ideas, construct arguments, and synthesize information. And speaking and listening skills empower students to clearly present their ideas, participate in group discussions, and collaborate with their classmates. This is why teaching English language arts is critically important for student’s success in school and beyond.
Benefits of learning English language arts
Learning English language arts offers many benefits to students both in school and beyond. It helps students:
- Develop effective communication skills
- Build critical thinking and analytical skills
- Nurture their creativity and imagination
By ensuring that students have a solid foundation in English language arts, teachers can help set them up for future success.
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