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3rd grade engineering research
Intro to STEM: Think Like a Scientist & Engineer!
A great way to introduce STEM into your classroom! Updated to include editable versions of all student handouts! How does a scientist explore the world? How can you think like an engineer? Students will explore these questions and more through a series of critical thinking STEM exercises. The packet includes 4 critical thinking challenges centered on STEM learning (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). These activities expose students to the real world of science and engineering with chal
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3rd - 10th
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Also included in: Back to School (Stage 1 STEM) Bundle: 50+ Icebreaker Activities
Create Your Own Mars Colony!
Students will love creating their own colony on Mars with other space colonists! First, they create a list of daily activities they do here on Earth before conducting guided research to make sure they have all the necessities on Mars to live and be happy. Research includes:Energy source - students pick a source of energy from a list to research before determining if it is the right energy for their new homeFood - Students research foods that could grow on Mars. Make sure you have all your foo
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3rd - 7th
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Also included in: Amazing Space Bundle!
Who is an Engineer or Scientist? STEM Career Game & Activity
Who is a STEM professional? Who is a scientist? Who is an engineer? Everyone knows that engineers are nerdy guys with glasses and scientists always have crazy hair! Help students break down the stereotypes around STEM careers by showing them that anyone, including them, can be an engineer or scientist! The game and activities in this packet will uncover your students’ misconceptions and highlight real living scientists and engineers that might not fit their stereotypes. Printed and digital versi
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PreK - 9th, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: Intro to STEM Bundle: Icebreaker & Teamwork Activities
Boats and Buoyancy
Learning about boats and what makes them buoyant is a great opportunity for students to problem solve, make connections, scaffold learning, and apply concepts to the real world. The activities in this resource are presented in a sequential way. It can be printed off as a student workbook. There are no lessons per se, as the resource is more about discovery, and hands-on activities in order to learn about boats and buoyancy. It is important for the students to talk and write about their observati
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in: Science Inquiry Bundle
Roller Coaster Research
Included:Research articles on 9 different roller coasters. Each article has a photograph, information and a QR code to "ride" that roller coaster.Several links and QR codes to research information as a class, in pairs or independently. The links work best if you are trying to show students how to navigate around the websites/videos whole group, before they use the QR codes to research on their own.20 Photographic vocabulary cards that describe and show they different elements that can be found i
Grades:
2nd - 4th
3rd-5th Grade NGSS-Aligned Project-Based Science | Science PBL | Life Science
This is a bundle of 12 PBL science units for 3rd-5th grade. These 3-week project-based learning (science-focused) research-based units are the perfect way to teach reading, writing, research skills, and science in one engaging, real-world unit. Your students will use key standards, such as research, reading comprehension, and engineering design in a real-life scenario. The best part about PBL is that student choice and differentiation are built in!3rd Grade Driving Questions:How can I communicat
STEM Challenge Reference Sheet - Catapults - Use with ANY STEM Challenge!
This 2 page reference sheet is perfect for students to use while they are working on any STEM Engineering Challenge for catapults! It gives students information about different types of catapults as well as vocabulary, how they work, and a catapult diagram.
You can copy it front to back and laminate it for multiple uses. You could also copy them side by side on a sheet of 11 x 17 papermr.
Stay tuned for additional STEM reference sheets for other topics!
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
Types of Engineers Posters
These posters introduce 10 different engineers. The poster explains their job and some characteristics they have in order to do their job. Each poster has a watercolor border and is easy to read. A simple student report is included in which students report on two different types of engineers of their choice. Information can be gathered from the posters. Students can research even further using the internet.Engineers included are:mechanicalindustrialcivilchemicalelectricalaerospaceenvironmentalau
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Grades:
3rd - 4th
3rd Grade NGSS Project-Based Science | Science PBL | Life Cycles, Climate
This is a bundle of 4 PBL science units for 3rd grade. These 3-week project-based learning (science-focused) research-based units are the perfect way to teach reading, writing, research skills, and science in one engaging, real-world unit. Your students will use key standards, such as research, reading comprehension, and engineering design in a real-life scenario. The best part about PBL is that student choice and differentiation are built in!3rd Grade Driving Questions:How can I communicate inf
Toy Shop STEM: Engineering Design Process K-5 Bundle | {Digital & Print}
Do you need the perfect STEM activity for the week(s) leading up to Winter Break or at any point in the year? This resource introduces the Engineering Design Process and walks students through it while designing a toy! Students will be following the steps of defining a problem (provided for you), researching, planning, developing, and testing the toy they created.There are two themed options available for your class: one including Santa & his workshop -OR- a local toy company needing additio
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Grades:
K - 5th
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
Fables Stem Challenges
Perfect for primary students: First, Second, and Third Grade! STEM experiment to get students thinking, designing, and reflecting. Use the following fables to solve stem challenges: The Crow and the Pitcher- Make a Straw, The Dog and the Shadow- Make a Bridge, The Bowman and the Lion- Make a Bow and Arrow, and The Ant and the Grasshopper- Make a Backpack. Put kids in groups, partners, or have them work alone. Fold journal pages so they create a small book. Materials for each challenge listed on
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K - 3rd
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Bridge Unit and STEM Activity
This cross curricular activity combines Reading and Science skills. Students will begin by conducting bridge research! They will learn bridge vocabulary and learn about four types of bridges. After they have completed their research, they will apply their knowledge by building their very own bridge! This is a great STEM activity!
Included in this file:
- Kid friendly, informational text on bridges (4 pages)
- Research recording pages (3 pages)
- Vocabulary assessment (2 pages) and answer key
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Grades:
1st - 5th
NGSS Ocean Layer STEM project
Aligned with the NGSS for grades 3-5, this hands on approach engages students in recreating the 5 different ocean layers.
Students also research the how each layer affects another.
Materials (per group)
clear jar
food coloring
corn syrup
oil
dish soap
water
rubbing alcohol
funnels
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3rd - 5th
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Planet Research Project + STEM Challenge| A Model of the Solar System for NASA
Anyone else just LOVE teaching about the Solar System?Each year when this unit rolls around I get so excited! I am sharing some of my go-to STEM projects and hope they make the Solar System, studying the planets, and outer space come alive in your classroom.This activity is very low prep and so simple, you need very little - pick up some PlayDoh and plates from the Dollar Store, print off these resources pages and you'll be ready to BLAST OFF into this hands on science project.In this 30 page re
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K - 8th, Staff
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Inclusive Playground Design - A STEM Project
Are you looking for an engaging, hands-on STEM activity to help teach diversity and inclusion? This product can be applied to all grade levels and is a great way to educate students of all ages about including people of all abilities! Through this resource, students will research and learn about inclusive playgrounds, and have the opportunity to create their own! Included in this resource, you will receive:- Anchor Chart idea- Book Recommendations and Links to Inclusive Playgrounds - Work Packet
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K - 12th
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Lunar Lander Egg Drop Project {NGSS Aligned 3-PS2-1, MS-PS2-2, 3-5-ETS1-3}
This fun and engaging project will put students in the drivers seat of the engineering design process! Students will conduct guided research to understand forces affecting their lunar landers such as gravity and air resistance before deciding on construction materials and designs to address those forces to make a smooth landing. After students design and build their lander, it's time to test! Students will collect data on drop day; egg survival and speed of the lander (optional) and use the dat
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: Amazing Space Bundle!
Invasive Species Science and STEM Connections
Learners will focus on the study of invasive species, why they are harmful, and work collaboratively to complete research, wanted poster, and STEM project once they complete the science portion of their learning! There are lots of options for a fun and engaging lesson on native and invasive species as well as habitats utilizing where your students live!This pack includes:-The 5E model lesson plan-pictures of completed projects-suggested supply list-trading cards for invasive and native species
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2nd - 6th
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3D Printing Lesson Pack (STEM)
3D Printing Lesson Pack.
3D printing has become more popular than ever and it is a good science lesson! With this lesson plan, you will be able to teach the basics of 3D printing!
This pack includes:
One PowerPoint for teachers, One PowerPoint for students, a word /definition match worksheet and four 3D printer activity task cards.
When in Powerpoint, go to the slide want to start with, choose “Slide Show” and “from Current Slide” to start the presentation.
STEM and STEAM projects will be
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Grades:
2nd - 10th
STEAM Fair Bundle
These 41, completely editable slides provide you with everything you will need to host a school-wide STEAM Fair. The packet is laid out step by step for students and can be completed by them digitally or by printing the slides as a pdf. Students will have the option to choose from three pathways: Science Investigation, Engineering Project, or Passion Project. The goal is to have an option available that will cater to every student and their curiosity. Each pathway follows a similar 7-step proc
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2nd - 12th
St. Patrick's Day - Create a City, 3-D Art Activity, March Art Project - Design
St. Patrick's Day - Create a City, 3-D Art Activity, March Art Project - DesignKids will LOVE this activity - they get to design and create their own Leprechaun City. There are St. Patrick's themed businesses and small leprechauns and accessories to use. The buildings and characters actually stand up - just fold the little flap on the bottom of each piece and glue it down to the base paper.Kids can use the planning sheets to outline and design their city. Then they can create it using the buildi
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3rd - 6th
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STEM Challenge Reference Sheet - Bridges - Use with ANY STEM Challenge!
This 2 page reference sheet is perfect for students to use while they are working on any STEM Engineering Challenge for bridges! It gives students information about 4 different types of bridges as well as vocabulary, paper fold shapes, and a bridge diagram.
You can copy it front to back and laminate it for multiple uses. You could also copy them side by side on a sheet of 11 x 17 paper.
Stay tuned for additional STEM reference sheets for other topics!
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
MAKEY MAKEY Life Cycle Project
Students investigate life cycles of plants and animals with a fun, technological twist. Makey Makey kits are used to record and code voice recordings about the different stages of life cycles. We used Pebble Go to research various animals and plants. This lesson was a hit in my 2nd grade classroom while meeting many Digital Learning Competency requirements! You could easily use this project without makey makey device, too. Hope you enjoy!
Grades:
1st - 7th
"Disaster Proof" Design Challenge - Alberta 7 Science - Structures and Forces
Project activity, students will research, analyze, plan, and create "disaster-proof" buildings based on their learning of structures and forces!3. Investigate and analyze the properties of materials used in structuresdevise and use methods of testing the strength and flexibility of materials used in a structure (e.g., measure deformation under load)identify points in a structure where flexible or fixed joints are required, and evaluate the appropriateness of different types of joints for the par
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Grades:
1st - 12th
Famous Structural Failures Activity - Alberta 7 Science - Structures and Forces
Project activity, students will research, analyze, and re-design (blueprint) famous structural failures, aiming to identify what went wrong and how to fix it!3. Investigate and analyze the properties of materials used in structuresdevise and use methods of testing the strength and flexibility of materials used in a structure (e.g., measure deformation under load)identify points in a structure where flexible or fixed joints are required, and evaluate the appropriateness of different types of join
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Grades:
1st - 12th
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