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FAIRY TALE STEM Activity Challenges BUNDLE Family STEM Night and Homeschool STEM
These fairy tale STEM activities bring a classic story alive in a hands-on way, exploring force and motion, sound, measurement, kinetic and potential energy, and more using the engineering design process to creatively problem solve. ⭐ Students will join characters like Goldilocks, Rapunzel, and Jack and the Beanstalk on 12 engineering adventures, with 48 STEM activities included. They will be challenged to use their problem-solving skills to help the characters solve an engineering dilemma! ⭐Stu
Grades:
K - 3rd
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
Persuasive Techniques Unit - Media Literacy Analysis PowerPoint & Project Bundle
Teach persuasive techniques, ad analysis, and propaganda with this bundle of media literacy activities. This comprehensive bundle includes bellringers, projects, PowerPoints, and quizzes for teaching persuasion through engaging advertising analysis, interactive practice, and creative projects. In this bundle, you’ll get 3 weeks of engaging activities to introduce or strengthen student understanding of persuasive techniques. This is a perfect foundation for media literacy with a variety of activ
Grades:
6th - 9th
Back to School (Stage 1 STEM) Bundle: 50+ Icebreaker Activities
Back to School Icebreaker STEM Bundle! Need back to school icebreakers or games that get students moving, communicating, working in teams, and building relationships? Here are 50+ of our favorite basic activities that are low-cost and low-prep for any classroom or subject!Working as a team, they will learn lessons in communication, innovation, hidden assumptions, and creativity that are central to the engineering process. Use as a warm-up, icebreaker, team building activity, or basic STEM and en
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Grades:
PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Student Lawyers: Criminal Court Mock Trials & Cases with PowerPoint
Students will get the opportunity to be lawyers and prosecute or defend an accused person in a criminal trial (11 total). Each group will consist of 2 lawyers (prosecuting and defending), and an accused person. The teacher will act as the judge and guide the jury as they vote on the verdict. The majority vote determines the verdict. This unit includes court brief handouts, directions, and PowerPoint explaining how the cases will proceed. Visit our store for much more helpful and free stuff!Crim
Grades:
4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Math Project Super Bundle
This is a money saving collection of 5 of my best-selling math projects:
Design a Zoo
Design a Carousel
Creepy Crawly Village
Travel Agent
Plan a Party
Students will use real-world math and critical thinking skills in working on these projects. Many also include extension activities for art, technology, and many other outlets. Great for gifted and advanced learners!
This is a ZIP file, so please be sure you have the available tools to unzip it!
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
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Research Templates Google Classroom Digital Projects Elementary Activities Comic
Need some engaging digital projects templates for your classroom? This Google Classroom Digital Projects Bundle is a perfect go to for easy to use and ready to use elementary Google Classroom activities that your students will love! Your students will be engaged with these digital project templates as they create comic strips, social media posts, biography reports and SO MUCH MORE! Since these are digital projects they are great for saving paper and can be used across multiple subject areas. ⭐SA
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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Enrichment Task Cards | Curiosities BUNDLE | Gifted Independent Activities
Are you searching for independent projects that will engage and challenge your gifted or high-achieving students?This BUNDLE of Curiosities Enrichment Task Cards for Grades 3-5 is designed specifically for students who are curious thinkers, seeking enrichment opportunities beyond the curriculum. The tasks are appropriate for gifted learners, as well as high achievers who would benefit from an independent challenge.This bundle includes six enrichment resources. When purchased individually, the fu
Grades:
3rd - 5th
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COMPLETE Sphero Card Set Bundle
This bundle includes all of my current sphero card sets:Sphero MazeSphero Simon SaysSphero Mini GolfSphero Grid ReviewSphero Draw and TraceSphero TwisterSphero Basics: ControlsSphero Basics: ActionsGreat resource for creating a STEM challenge kit for your classroom! This bundle of card sets will walk students through basic controls using a sphero but will also guide students through a few fun activities like creating a maze (following certain criteria and constraints) or following commands durin
Grades:
2nd - 12th
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Weather Science Unit | Lessons and Activities | Complete Bundle
Get all of our weather lessons in one place. This bundle has everything you need to teach a complete weather unit without looking for resources or hunting down materials which will save you lots of time and frustration. Be sure to check out the preview to see all the things you can teach as soon as you download it!This complete bundle includes:lesson plans with options for differentiation or modifications.experiments that can be done as demonstrations or by students.student pages and templates.p
Grades:
4th - 6th
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Gifted and Talented - Enrichment Activity Bundle
Looking for a way to enrich, challenge, and encourage imagination and critical thinking in your students? Use this bundle to encourage them to think creatively and outside the box!Perfect as an extension lesson for your gifted students and early finishers. This product is differentiated to ensure it meets your students where they are at in their understanding while pushing them to the next level. What's included?(Click the link to get more details about the individual activities!)Finish the Pict
Grades:
K - 2nd
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5th Grade Enrichment Project Bundle! Reading, Science, Math Projects All Year!
PDF and Digital Option! I've bundled all three of my best-selling "Weekly Research" products in math, reading and science! 32 weekly 5th grade standards aligned projects for each subject that will challenge your students and make them want to finish their work on time. A great way to utilize technology in your classroom and provide relevant, engaging learning options for your students who need that additional challenge or for your early finishers. Also a great educational option for "Fun Frid
Grades:
5th
Natural Disasters STEM
Weather Hazard STEM Bundle - Oh no! The family bought property near a fault line and needs an earthquake resistant home. The weather forecast is for dangerously high winds. The family needs a safe place to go. The city is building an observation tower that will be susceptible to lightning and needs a lightning rod. A heavy flood is coming and the house needs a flood barrier. All of these problems need your young student engineers to solve them! This STEM bundle meets many different NGSS s
Grades:
1st - 5th
4th Grade Math Projects, Enrichment For the Entire Year BUNDLE, PDF or Digital!
4th Grade Math Enrichment Projects for the Entire Year! Covering all of the Common Core 4th Grade Math Standards, but suitable to any 4th grade math curriculum! I have bundled all of my 4th Grade Math Enrichment Projects that are directly tied to a particular set of math standards.The projects included with this resource are excellent for early finishers, advanced learners or whole class fun. They can even be cut apart as task cards and assigned to cooperative groups. Perfectly suitable for di
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Grades:
4th
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3rd Grade Enrichment Project Bundle! Reading, Science, Math Projects All Year!
I've bundled all three of my best-selling "Weekly Research" products in math, reading and science! 32 weekly 3rd grade standards aligned projects for each subject that will challenge your students and make them want to finish their work on time. A great way to utilize technology in your classroom and provide relevant, engaging learning options for your students who need that additional challenge or for your early finishers. Also a great educational option for "Fun Fridays"! Perfectly suitabl
Grades:
3rd
Murder Mysteries for Middle School: Murder Mayhem Bundle with Bonus Mystery
Save 20% when you buy this Murder Mystery Bundle designed for Middle Schoolers. Each murder activity has a different scenario with multiple case files within each. Tons of fun while your junior detectives crack the cases! Murder Mystery #1 - Who Killed Dr. Cosmo?Murder Mystery #2 - Gettys Palace Hotel Murder Murder Mystery #3 - Robbery Turned MurderAdded bonus ($6 value) Murder Mystery #4 - Who Killed Santa? Looking for MORE Forensics based Activities? Click here to view our extensive line of Fo
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Grades:
6th - 9th
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4th Grade Enrichment Project Bundle! Reading, Science, Math Projects All Year!
PDF and Digital Option! I've bundled all three of my best-selling "Weekly Research" products in math, reading and science! 32 weekly 4th grade standards aligned projects for each subject that will challenge your students and make them want to finish their work on time. A great way to utilize technology in your classroom and provide relevant, engaging learning options for your students who need that additional challenge or for your early finishers. Also a great educational option for "Fun Frid
Grades:
4th
Murder Mystery for Middle School: Who Killed Dr. Cosmo? M. Mystery #1
The beloved science teacher at JKF Middle School has been found dead in her classroom and YOUR Junior Crime Detectives are on the case.Using their skills critical thinking skills, deductive reasoning, and team work, the Junior Crime Detectives work in partnerships or teams to solve the murder mystery.Click here to save 20% on this activity with our 7 Activity Forensic BundleEverything you need for your Junior Detectives is included in this kit including 6 DIFFERENT case files with 6 DIFFERENT gu
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Grades:
6th - 9th
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Also included in: Middle School Forensics: 8 Activity Bundle (Save 20%)
STEM Activities Bundle
STEM Challenges - This STEM Bundle is on sale for 50% off! This HUGE STEAM challenge bundle challenges designed for use throughout the entire year! Your students will solve a given problem while learning to cooperate with other students. The challenges incorporate a budget aspect for "buying" the needed supplies. Each STEM challenge encourages creative thinking. Your student engineers must use the available supplies while sticking to a budget for each STEM activity.Suggested Plan of Implemen
Grades:
1st - 5th
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
ENTIRE YEAR 3rd Grade Math Extensions Bundle - Gifted/Advanced
3rd Grade Math: Advanced and Gifted Extensions BundleThese resources support deeper thinking for 3rd grade students in Math that need to be challenged to think deeper and more critically - not just jump to next grade level math skills.Includes:Addition and SubtractionMultiplication and DivisionArea and PerimeterFractionsGeometryMeasurement & Data (Time, Rulers, Volume/Mass, Graphs)Some of my favorite ways to use it are for independent extensions, group collaboration work, small group project
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Grades:
3rd - 4th
Science Fair Project - Skittles
This is a package for conducting and making a science fair board on What is the Most Common Color/Flavor of Skittles? Package includes:~Instructions~Title: What is the most common flavor/color of Skittles?~Headings: Purpose, Problem, Hypothesis, Procedures, Materials, Results, Conclusion, Recommendations and Data, Relationship to Mathematics, Real Life Connections and Questions.~Picture Borders/Frames: one portrait and one landscape 4 x 6 photo border~Chart: two page vertical chart for graphing
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Grades:
K - 3rd
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Language Arts Project Based Learning Bundle - Charity, Shark Tank, & Superhero
ENGAGE your students with AUTHENTIC & MEANINGFUL learning using PBL, language arts, and 21st century skills!Charity PBL: Teach students they have the power to make a difference! Students will choose a charitable cause they are passionate about and raise awareness.Shark Tank PBL: Calling all entrepreneurs! Students will create a unique invention, pitch their idea to investors, and take on the role of the "shark" (investor) to decide which products are worth investing in.Superhero PBL: Who DOE
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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Project Based Learning with STEM and Literacy: 3 Little Pigs Bundle
Project-Based Learning, STEM, and Reading Response Sheets based on the beloved story of the 3 Little Pigs. Fairy tales come to life in this cross-curricular resource! Student connect to the fairy tale story while engaging in project activities that include math, reading skills, writing, and STEM.Classic fairy tales serve as a great motivator to students! Teachers can provide rich fairy tale experiences by utilizing the book list or video links that are provided. The projects and the fairy tale i
Grades:
2nd - 5th
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Paper Roller Coaster STEM Challenge
Who knew that NGSS science and McGraw-Hill Wonders ELA could be integrated so easily. This Engineering STEM challenge has your students designing a low cost themed, highly entertaining roller coaster. Students and teachers have a hard time walking away from it. This packet integrates the NGSS and ELA standards, while incorporating the 21st Century strategies. Roller Coaster STEM Challenge works well with the McGraw-Hill Wonders Grade 4 Unit 1 curriculum.You will need to save up toilet paper and
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Grades:
4th - 5th
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Alphabet STEM A-Z for Pre-K Kindergarten 1st Grade Bundle
These "Little Hands...Big Ideas" STEM Challenges were designed especially for Pre-K, kindergarten, and Grade 1.Using everyday, easy to obtain materials, each challenge in this series will allow young learners to practice hands-on problem solving, critical thinking, and collaboration...all while coinciding with the alphabet letter of the week!Each unit includes:NGSS standardsDetailed teacher directionsMaterials listHelpful hintsAny needed props/cutoutsDifferentiated drawing/writing student pagesS
Grades:
PreK - 1st
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
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