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Preview of Summer STEM Activity Build a Catapult & Design Process & STEM Challenge

Summer STEM Activity Build a Catapult & Design Process & STEM Challenge

Would you like your students to build a catapult? Students will learn about mangonels and trebuchets. Using the design process, students will build a catapult, test it, evaluate it according to the criteria and constraints, compare it with other design solutions, and improve their own design solutions. Students will learn about the mangonel, which uses tension to power the launch and the trebuchet, which uses a counterweight and gravity to launch the projectile. Students will love this engaging
Preview of Gummy Bear Chemical Bonds Lab - Digital & Print Versions

Gummy Bear Chemical Bonds Lab - Digital & Print Versions

UPDATED! Now includes a digital version and digital quiz for teachers for teachers to offer both. In this lab, students will be expected to distinguish between atoms and molecules and describe the differences between pure substances and mixtures. Students will then make models of ionic and covalent molecules using gummy bears. A quiz is included as well as an answer key for the entire lab. ========================================================Subscribe to my YST Instagram and join my Learning
Preview of Summer STEM Activity Engineering Design Process Science Engineering Practices

Summer STEM Activity Engineering Design Process Science Engineering Practices

Great for summer science. Students will use Design Thinking to create a balloon car. They will design and create a prototype and conduct iterative testing to design and improve the balloon car. Students will consider constraints and criteria in the engineering challengeand compare design solutions. The whole engineering process takes about four class periods. Students will love this balloon car activity.This resource includes:A slide show on the design processDetailed lesson planFollow-up pagesP
Preview of Summer STEM Challenge Engineering  Design Process Build a Rubber Band Car

Summer STEM Challenge Engineering Design Process Build a Rubber Band Car

Do your students love STEM Activities? Your students will love making a rubber band car to demonstrate potential and kinetic energy! This is a great STEM Activity using the engineering design process. Students will design and test their prototype and redesign in this STEM activity. Rubber band cars are fun and engaging and illustrate various force and motion concepts. ✅This STEM Engineering Unit Includes:Phenomena⚡Engineering Design ProcessLesson PlansScaffolding for Students Who Need ItDirectio
Preview of Edible Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration Lab - Digital & Print & Go!

Edible Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration Lab - Digital & Print & Go!

** UPDATED TO INCLUDE A DIGITAL VERSION ****This can be easily used as a lab for students to do at home using their own cereal, candy, fruit, beads, etc. they can find. It doesn't have to be edible. Students can take pictures of their finished molecules to show you for extra credit or upload to social media and tag the class instagram (if you have one). In this lab, students will be expected to interpret the molecular and structural formulas of water, carbon dioxide, glucose and oxygen and const
Preview of Physics Science Experiment STEM projects MEGA pack of 50 learning labs

Physics Science Experiment STEM projects MEGA pack of 50 learning labs

PREVIEW AVAILABLE!LIKE WHAT YOU SEE? CHECK OUT OTHER STEM RESOURCES IN MY SHOP!I've redesigned and cleaned up all of my 50 stem labs in this new version. What's new? They're cleaner looking and a bit prettier. Along with new cover graphics, they also have new category tags that allow you to cross-reference them with other labs, so you can work with similar materials or themes. These indexes and alphabetical listings are a huge bonus! This is the kind of thing you'll want to print, hole-punch, an
Preview of Summer STEM Activity Challenge Make a Flashlight & Engineering Design Process

Summer STEM Activity Challenge Make a Flashlight & Engineering Design Process

STEM challenge: build a flashlight. Students will love engineering their own flashlights out of a craft stick! Students will use their knowledge of circuit electricity and insulative and conductive materials to engineer a small flashlight. Students will identify the criteria and constraints and use design thinking to build a flashlight. ✅This STEM Activity includes:Step by Step Directions with photosReading passage on circuit electricityFollow-up pagesCER FormGreat Reviews!Jennifer ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐
Preview of Summer STEM Engineering Design Process Car Bundle Build a Car Design Thinking

Summer STEM Engineering Design Process Car Bundle Build a Car Design Thinking

This bundle includes my balloon car activity and my rubber band car activity. Students will love these STEM Challenges. Students will use the engineering design process to produce, test, and improve their cars. These units demonstrate various motion concepts, such as potential and kinetic energy. Students will use science and engineering practices to design and build a rubber band car and a balloon car. ✅This STEM Bundle Includes:Engineering Design Process STEM Challenge | Balloon CarSTEM Engine
Preview of Anatomy & Physiology Lab Activity: Analysis of Joint Movement (Virtual Friendly)

Anatomy & Physiology Lab Activity: Analysis of Joint Movement (Virtual Friendly)

Make teaching easier with the Human Anatomy & Physiology Unit 5 Lab Activity: Analysis of Joint Movement w/Answer Key! In this unique lab activity, students will review planes and axes of motion used to describe the orientation of body segments and apply what they have learned to accurately describe joint actions. Using common biomechanics nomenclature students will be introduced to methods used to describe everyday movements at a major joints. This activity provides complete background
Preview of Introducing Lab Safety Station Activity and Notes - 2 Versions

Introducing Lab Safety Station Activity and Notes - 2 Versions

This is one of the first sets of notes my students complete. This assignment can be done as stations, which is what I do or you can hide the station slide and have students to complete the notes as you present it. I like to have my students move throughout the room and print off two copies of each of the stations to allow students to copy the notes freely. I have included the .doc to allow you to edit the assignment with your own lab safety equipment locations. ==================================
Preview of Lab Activity Forensics Unit 3: Investigating a Crime Scene (Virtual Friendly)

Lab Activity Forensics Unit 3: Investigating a Crime Scene (Virtual Friendly)

In this lab, students will investigate a mock crime scene and evaluate a mock scenario. All resources you need are provided includingStudent lab sheetCrime scene processing formCrime scene sketch formCrime scene staging resourcesEvidence tagsUse this lab alone, with my Unit 3 Lesson Plan, or get the Complete Unit 3 Resource File that includes:Unit/Daily Lesson PlanUnit 3: PPTLab: Investigating a Crime SceneCrime Scene Setup Resources (images, scenario, sketch form, evidence processing form...)U
Preview of Summer STEM Challenge Gravity and an Inclined Plane & Engineering

Summer STEM Challenge Gravity and an Inclined Plane & Engineering

Are you looking for a fun activity on gravity? Students will love learning about gravity in these lessons. This unit includes a STEM Engineering challenge on using gravity to lift something with a counterweight system. Students will learn that the gravitational force exerted by Earth causes objects to be directed downward.Standards Addressed:NGSS 5-PS2-1. Support an argument that the gravitational force exerted by Earth on objects is directed down.Utah SEEd Standard 3.3.3Construct an explanation
Preview of Bouncy Ball Lab - Investigating Potential & Kinetic Energy

Bouncy Ball Lab - Investigating Potential & Kinetic Energy

Cover potential and kinetic energy or use to teach experimental design as your students review the steps of the scientific method. Perfect for students in all grades and all learning abilities. After students collect data, they make a bar graph of their average data. Includes a lab quiz that I students can take after the lab is complete to show their understanding. ========================================================Turn Feedback into TPT Credit (AKA FREE MONEY to BUY MORE at TPT!)Go to your
Preview of Good Buddies Symbiosis Lab and Card Game

Good Buddies Symbiosis Lab and Card Game

In this lab activity, students will work in pairs and groups toDefine symbiosis, commensalism, mutualism, and parasitismIdentify organisms that live in each type of symbiotic relationshipDescribe how symbiotic interactions can be cooperative or competitiveStudents conduct research to determine the type of symbiotic relationship their chosen organism pairing has and complete a data table as a class using google docs. Then they play a card game that allows them to practice matching their known sym
Preview of Designing and Building a Plant Tropism Contraption STEM Project--Life Science

Designing and Building a Plant Tropism Contraption STEM Project--Life Science

*FULLY UPDATED MAY 2018*Looking for a life science STEM project involving plants? You found it! With this project, students will choose a form of plant tropism and design a contraption that houses a live lima bean or string bean sprout with the purpose of demonstrating that form of tropism. Students must already have knowledge of the forms of tropism prior to completing this STEM challenge. Their design should present a growth challenge to the plant through the seed’s placement within the co
Preview of Summer STEM Engineering a Slingshot Rocket - Engineering Design Process

Summer STEM Engineering a Slingshot Rocket - Engineering Design Process

Do your students love STEM activities? This STEM engineering activity will also have your students measuring angles and distances. Students will identify variables in the experimental design and will identify potential and kinetic energy during the lab. This resource includes a review on measuring angles using a protractor. Students will compare the angle of the launch to the distance the rocket travels.Includes:Stem Engineering ActivityLab PagesSlide Show on Using a ProtractorLesson on Measurin
Preview of 50 Weeks of STEM Labs - 250 STEM Project Ideas in 1 book for 50 weeks

50 Weeks of STEM Labs - 250 STEM Project Ideas in 1 book for 50 weeks

PREVIEW AVAILABLE!LIKE WHAT YOU SEE? CHECK OUT OTHER STEM RESOURCES IN MY SHOP!50 Weeks of STEM Labs has 250 projects separated into 50 different themes, 1 per week. Unlike the other books in the series (50 STEM Labs, 50 More STEM Labs, and 50 New STEM Labs), this one does not have grading rubrics. It is 5 ideas for each week on a single page. With 250 projects, there is some similarity between some weeks and there are some obviously similar projects, but there is a year's worth of stuff to do h
Preview of Anatomy of the Heart All-in-One Sheep Dissection Lab Activity & Review Worksheet

Anatomy of the Heart All-in-One Sheep Dissection Lab Activity & Review Worksheet

Make teaching Anatomy & Physiology easy with this fully editable Anatomy of the Heart All-in-One Sheep Dissection Lab Activity and Review Worksheet. Get the most out of your sheep heart dissection. Complete student background information is included with labeled images for identifying internal and external sheep heart anatomical structures. No prior knowledge of heart anatomy is required. Students learn both internal and external anatomy of the heart, the flow of blood through the heart, a
Preview of STEM Lab Science Experiment - toothpick bridges lab

STEM Lab Science Experiment - toothpick bridges lab

Challenge your students to build as long of a bridge as possible from glue and toothpicks. This takes a lot of patience, some research, and some wax paper or plastic wrap for work space. Teams of 2-4 compete in this project. This page is a printable rubric and lesson plan to use, explaining the quiz and test grades associated with the project. Adjust as needed for your class! Two copies per page, to save you paper, and they fit great in journals or glued into notebooks!
Preview of Elements, Compounds and Mixtures All - in - One Lab Activity & Worksheet

Elements, Compounds and Mixtures All - in - One Lab Activity & Worksheet

Make teaching easier with this all-in-one Chemistry/Physical Science lab and Worksheet: Elements, Compounds and Mixtures. Use this worksheet as an introduction, review, reinforcement, or as an alternative assessment. Students will read about the differences and similarities between elements, compounds and mixtures and differentiate between homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures. Students will classify different forms of matter on paper. Finally, students will explore a variety of examples of
Preview of Slinky Lab: Transverse and Longitudinal Waves

Slinky Lab: Transverse and Longitudinal Waves

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This lab allows students to observe Transverse and Longitudinal Waves with Slinkies. They will also complete an activity on Wavelength, Frequency, and Amplitude using the Slinky.Materials:-Slinky-3 pieces of stringo You will tie one piece of string each to the beginning, middle and end to the loops of the slinky. This will help you see the amplitude and end points.
Preview of Properties of Water Virtual Lab

Properties of Water Virtual Lab

Students will better their understanding of experimental design by collecting and analyzing data related to: Surface tensionAdhesion CohesionCapillary actionSpecific HeatThere is a pull tab with background information for students to rely on if they need a refresher or haven't learned this material. This is an excellent experiment to have students complete from home, either due to distance learning or if a student is absent. A list of common household items is included for students to gather wha
Preview of Tectonic Plates mini-lab

Tectonic Plates mini-lab

In this activity, students will observe divergent, convergent, and transform boundaries using oreo cookies. This resource includes:Tectonic plates oreo mini-lab worksheetTectonic plates oreo mini-lab worksheet keyYou can purchase my Tectonic Plates stations here:Tectonic Plates Stations
Preview of Updated! Properties of Water Station Lab (Quiz Included!)

Updated! Properties of Water Station Lab (Quiz Included!)

This lab gets students up and out of their seats while they observe the amazing properties of water. Use this to lab to introduce or review. Station 1: Surface Tension & Adhesion Station 2: Polarity Station 3: Surface Tension & Adhesion: Effects of Detergent Station 4: Hydrogen Bonding Station 5: Capillary action Station 6: Cohesion of Water Station 7: Surface tension: Adhesion & Cohesion Station 8: Specific Heat (graphing station) Lab includes a reading with background informat
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Teach with Summer Printables from TPT

Summer break is finally here, and while students are excited to kick back and relax, teachers may be searching for fun summer activities to keep their students engaged and learning throughout the summer months in June, July, and August. Luckily, there are plenty of fun and educational resources available that can help keep students motivated and inspired, even when the weather is hot and the sun is shining. In this article, we will explore some of the best summer resources and printables for teachers and students, covering a range of subjects and activities to suit all ages and interests. So, whether you're a teacher looking for new ideas, or a student looking for a fun way to keep learning, read on to discover the best summer resources and printables available.

Ideas for Summer Fun & Learning

  1. Summer Reading Lists and Worksheets

One of the best ways to keep students engaged and learning throughout the summer is to encourage them to read. Reading helps to build vocabulary, comprehension, and critical thinking skills, and can be a fun and relaxing way to spend a lazy summer day. To help promote summer reading, TPT offers a variety of summer reading lists and worksheets for students of all ages. These lists typically include a variety of books in different genres and reading levels, along with discussion questions and activities to help students engage with the material.

  1. STEM Activities and Experiments

For students who love science and technology, there are plenty of STEM activities and experiments available that can be done at home or in the classroom. These activities can help students build skills in areas such as coding, robotics, and engineering, while also encouraging creativity and problem-solving. Some popular STEM activities for summer include building and launching rockets, creating homemade ice cream, and designing and building a solar-powered car.

  1. Art Projects and Crafts

Summer is a great time to get creative, and there are plenty of art projects and crafts that students can do to express themselves and build their skills. From painting and drawing to sewing and pottery, there are endless possibilities for creative expression. Some popular summer art projects include creating a nature journal, making a homemade birdhouse, and designing and creating a summer-themed t-shirt.

  1. Virtual Field Trips

While traditional field trips may not be possible during the summer months, virtual field trips offer a fun and educational alternative. Many museums, zoos, and other attractions offer virtual tours and exhibits that allow students to explore and learn about different topics from the comfort of their own homes. Some popular virtual field trips for summer include exploring the Great Barrier Reef, visiting the Louvre Museum in Paris, and taking a tour of the NASA Space Center.

  1. Summer Worksheets and Printables

For students who prefer more structured learning activities, there are plenty of summer worksheets and printables available that cover a range of subjects and topics. These worksheets can help students build skills in areas such as math, science, and language arts, while also providing a fun and engaging way to learn. Some popular summer worksheets and printables include word searches, crossword puzzles, and coloring pages.

  1. Coloring Pages

Other popular resources to explore are summer coloring pages. Easy to print and sure to keep your kids busy, coloring pages are an excellent way for children to express their creativity, unwind, and improve their fine motor skills. Teachers Pay Teachers offers an extensive selection of summer coloring pages featuring beach scenes, road trips, family outings, and more. These printables are suitable for children of all ages and can be a great addition to your summer routine. Your kids will enjoy spending hours coloring these delightful pages and creating their own masterpieces.

Get Started with Summer Resources from TPT

Summer break is a great time for students to relax and recharge, but it's also important to keep their minds active and engaged. With these top summer resources and printables for teachers and students, you can help keep your students motivated and inspired throughout the summer months. Whether you're promoting summer reading, offering STEM activities and experiments, or providing fun and creative art projects and crafts, there are plenty of ways to keep your students learning and growing all summer long. So, try out some of these fun and educational resources and see how they can make this summer your best one yet!

Frequently asked questions:

Are there free summer activities on TPT?

TPT offers many free summer printables as well as resources available for purchase. This includes individual resources as well as resource bundles. Be sure to explore your options and choose resources that fit your budget and needs.

What is an example of a summer printable on TPT?

There are many different types of summer time activities on TPT that are appropriate for little ones as well as for older kids. This includes resources like: Summer Escape Rooms, book report templates, summer reading logs, summer bingo, math-review packets, and many more. Perfect for sunny or rainy days, these activities will keep your students busy in their free time when they aren't playing with friends in the local pool.

How can I make sure my students stay engaged and motivated during the summer months?

Keeping students engaged and motivated when they are not in school can be a challenge, but there are a few things you can do to help. Encouraging summer reading, offering a variety of fun activities and projects, and providing positive feedback and encouragement can all help to keep students motivated and interested in learning throughout the summer.