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Preschool engineering projects for Google Apps
Wind Direction-Let's Engineer a Windsock Google Slideshow
Want a lesson that is laid out for you step by step on the smartboard? This is a guided lesson that will take you from start to finish as you teach your students all about wind direction and engineering a windsock. The big engineering question you will assign your students is, "Can you create a weather instrument that can help you know which way the wind is blowing?" A worksheet is included with answers. Visuals and explanations on each slide to help you teach.This lesson can be used for digit
Subjects:
Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, K-ESS3-2
Gingerbread Man STEM Challenge
Ready for a STEM Challenge for a holiday classic? The Gingerbread Man STEM Challenge poses the question to learners ‘How could the Gingerbread Man get across the river?’. Learners can come up with any prototype…bridge, boat, etc. The Google Slide Show will walk you and your learners through the activity, including a video of the read aloud. Slide show also has timer with music, materials slide, and ideas on how to text your prototype. Be sure to pick up the free STEM Notebook paper from my shop
Grades:
PreK - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Scarecrow Gratitude STEM Challenge (Thanksgiving)
A fun Thanksgiving themed STEM challenge with a focus on gratitude! Check out this fun design challenge. Learners listen to the classic read aloud Scarecrow by Cynthia Rylant. Learners see how the scarecrow provides for everyone...let's do something nice for the Scarecrow to show our gratitude! Learners will make a nest for the crows to hang on Scarecrow so that they do not have to sit on his arms. Materials for this challenge are flexible; I used natural materials such as leaves, sticks, st
Subjects:
Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
Turkey Hideout STEM Challenge (Thankgsiving)
A fun Thanksgiving themed STEM challenge for all ages! Check out this fun design challenge. Learners will create a hideout for their turkey so that it doesn't get eaten for Thanksgiving! They will use base-ten blocks to build their shelter. Have a great discussion about base-ten blocks and what they are used for. If you are looking for more of a math focus, check out this same lesson that integrates place value! The Google Slideshow will walk you and your learners through the activity, includi
Subjects:
Grades:
PreK - 4th
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
Engineering Stories & STEAM: "I Will Take a Nap"
Stories & STEAM is a combination of a book discussion followed by a STEAM challenge. This Stories & STEAM is inspired by Mo Willems' book collection, Elephant & Piggie's "I Will Take a Nap". This STEAM activity contains an engineering challenge centered around the key problem the character encounters in the story. We perfectly paired an engineering with this book! Students will build a bed for Gerald to take a nap in. We included an extra challenge and figurine as well, build a bed
Subjects:
Grades:
PreK - 3rd
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
...
STEM Challenge: Build a Penguin Slide (Lower El)
In this STE(A)M challenge, students will follow the engineering design process to create a slide for a penguin at the zoo. Once dropped from the top, the penguin must be able to make it down the slide without getting stuck. This lesson is highly adaptable and built to suit a large variety of teaching situations with options for...30 minute class periods45-60 minute class periodsMultiple class sessions (LOW PREP!)Limited material optionsExtensive material optionsVarious grade levels from PK-5th g
Subjects:
Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, 1-LS1-1
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 2-PS1-2
...
Also included in: STEM Challenge: Build a Penguin Slide - BUNDLE (PK-5)
STEM Challenge: Seed Spreader & Plant Grower
In this STE(A)M challenge, students will follow the engineering design process to create a quick and easy way to spread seeds over a large area. Student seed spreaders must be able to hold at least 25 seeds and spread them evenly over a garden!This lesson is highly adaptable and built to suit a large variety of teaching situations with options for...30 minute class periods45-60 minute class periodsMultiple class sessions (LOW PREP!)Limited material optionsExtensive material optionsVarious grade
Subjects:
Grades:
PreK - 3rd
Types:
NGSS:
1-LS1-1
, K-ESS3-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, K-ESS3-2
, 3-5-ETS1-1
...
Design Thinking Process Rubric *Digital and Editable Version*
Easily assess student use of a design process with this fully editable rubric! This no prep tool uses first person language to facilitate student self-reflection in addition to formative or summative assessment. This file can downloaded as a PDF or used as a digital rubric with functioning checkboxes through your LMS or Google Docs.This product also includes possible standards for each criterion to support you in standards based learning! This is not required to use the rubric, but available sho
Subjects:
Grades:
PreK - 8th
Also included in: Open Ended STEAM Bundle
The Gingerbread Man STEM Workbook
Reading & STEM Read - The Gingerbread Man
Grades:
PreK - 3rd
Types:
STEAM Paper Sculpture Engineering Process Unit
Create paper sculptures while exploring the engineering process and attachment techniques! This editable unit plan covers creating flanges and fitted slots; using tabs, threading, and brads; and using the engineering design process to apply them. This unit is designed to take 6-8 forty minute classes. Combine or shorten lessons to fit your time frame! This product is great for any STEAM class, for developing fine motor skills, or as a STEAM challenge!This file includes editable full unit plan us
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Grades:
PreK - 5th
Types:
Also included in: Engineering Process Project Bundle
Country of the Month Project: Vietnam
Learn about countries around the world with this Country of the Month Project series. Each project features an introductory slideshow of facts and pictures and a STEAM or art project.This month's featured country, Vietnam, is on the continent of Asia. Your students will love looking through all the informational pictures in the "All About Vietnam" slideshow and engineering waterproof puppets in a STEAM Challenge.Watch my shop for new countries being added!See my other countries of the month:Coun
Subjects:
Grades:
PreK - 6th
Also included in: Countries of the Month - GROWING BUNDLE
Turkey Trouble *READ ALOUD* STEM Challenge
Students use the Engineering Design Process (Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create and Improve) to create a turkey disguise with this Fall/Thanksgiving STEM Activity! A great companion activity to the book Turkey Trouble by Wendi J. Silvano.Aligns with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).Includes:--10 Google SlidesLeads teacher through the lessonIncludes visuals and picturesIncludes links to the story and timers for student work timeIncludes student reflection discussion questionsMaterial List:Constru
Subjects:
Grades:
PreK - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: Thanksgiving *READ ALOUD* STEM Challenge Bundle
STEM Lessons Sound Light Wonder Project all grades inquiry scripted science
8 Project-based STEM lessons, adapted for K-6Units Included: Sound and Light and Wonder Project (Based on Curiosity and Research)Mid-Semester "Wonder Project" embedded into lessons, which include students choice, inquiry, research, and presentationsLessons include: 7 lessons and 1 presentationScience, Technology, Engineering, Math and Sometimes ArtEngaging OpeningList of materials neededStep by step teacher directionsLinks for all videos needed*Some lessons include Brainpop Video or Reading A-Z
Subjects:
Grades:
PreK - 6th
Science Stories & STEAM: "The Tiny Seed"
Science Stories & STEAM Challenge: Seed DispersalSeed dispersal science lesson teaches children about seed survival and how it separates from the parent plant. This science challenge is also combined with an engineering challenge. Children learn about seed dispersal and then use the engineering process to keep their seed alive!Stories & STEAM is a combination of a book discussion followed by a STEAM challenge. This Stories & STEAM is inspired by Eric Carle's book, "The Tiny Seed". Th
Subjects:
Grades:
PreK - 5th
NGSS:
1-LS1-1
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 4-LS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, K-LS1-1
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