3rd grade engineering resources for Easel Activities and for GATE

Integrate STEM, Writing, and Literacy in your classroom at the End of the School Year!Teach students everything they need to build a house using 2D Shapes and 3D Shapes! Your students will love designing, building, testing, and writing about their very own house!Connect to a Read Aloud: If I Built a House by Chris Van DusenThis STEM Project is a companion activity to If I Built A House by Chris Van Dusen. The book explores all the elements needed for an amazing house!Take students through the ST

Subjects:

Grades:

1st - 5th

Types:

CCSS:

1.G.A.1

, 2.G.A.1

, W.1.5

, W.3.4

...

NGSS:

K-2-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-3

, K-2-ETS1-1

, 3-5-ETS1-3

, 3-5-ETS1-1

...

Also included in: READ ALOUD STEM Activities and Challenges MEGA Bundle #1 STEM Club, STEM Centers

Mr. Ferris and His Wheel End of the Year READ ALOUD STEM™ Challenge

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Integrate STEM in your classroom at the End of the School Year!Learn about the World's Fair and how Mr. Ferris built the first Ferris Wheel! Your students will love designing, building, testing, and writing about their very own Ferris Wheel!Connect to a Read Aloud: Mr. Ferris and His WheelThis STEM Project is a companion activity to Mr. Ferris and His Wheel by Kathryn Davis. The book explores the 1893 Chicago World's Fair and how Ferris built his first wheel.Take students through the STEM Proces

Subjects:

Grades:

1st - 5th

Types:

CCSS:

W.1.1

, W.2.1

, W.3.1

, W.3.1a

, W.3.1b

...

NGSS:

K-2-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-3

, K-2-ETS1-1

, 3-5-ETS1-3

, 3-5-ETS1-1

...

Also included in: READ ALOUD STEM Activities and Challenges MEGA Bundle #1 STEM Club, STEM Centers

Everything You Need for a Treehouse READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity

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Integrate STEM, Writing, and Literacy in your 1st Grade through 5th Grade classroom, makerspace, STEM Club, and library!Learn everything you need to build a treehouse! Your students will love designing, building, testing, and writing about their very own treehouse!Connect to a Read Aloud: Everything You Need for a TreehouseThis STEM Project is a companion activity to Everything You Need for a Treehouse by Carter Higgins. The book explores all the elements needed for an amazing treehouse!Take stu

Subjects:

Grades:

1st - 5th

Types:

CCSS:

W.1.3

, W.2.3

, W.3.3

, W.4.3

, W.5.3

NGSS:

K-2-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-3

, K-2-ETS1-1

, 3-5-ETS1-3

, 3-5-ETS1-1

...

Also included in: READ ALOUD STEM Activities and Challenges MEGA Bundle #1 STEM Club, STEM Centers

The Big Orange Splot Back to School READ ALOUD STEAM™ Activity

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It's time to get back to hands-on learning. Integrate STEAM, Writing, and Literacy in your classroom during the first week of school or on the First Day of School!Help students get to know each other better with STEAM! Your students will love designing, building, and writing in their unique and personalized Big Orange Splot House!This activity is super easy to implement. Just print the house templates and let students begin designing and building their houses! Put them all together for an All Ab

Subjects:

Grades:

1st - 5th

Types:

CCSS:

, W.3.4

, W.3.5

...

NGSS:

K-2-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-1

, 3-5-ETS1-3

, 3-5-ETS1-1

, 3-5-ETS1-2

Also included in: READ ALOUD STEM Activities and Challenges MEGA Bundle #1 STEM Club, STEM Centers

The Crayon Man READ ALOUD STEAM™ Activity

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Integrate STEM and Literacy in your classroom!In this STEM Lesson, students learn about how crayons are made and build a box that fits 24 crayons inside it.Connect to a Read Aloud: The Crayon ManThis STEM Project is a companion activity to The Crayon Man: The True Story of the Invention of Crayola Crayons by Natascha Biebow and Steven Salerno.The Engineering Design Process:Students plan, design, and execute their own ideas. After they have completed their activity, there is time for reflection o

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

CCSS:

W.1.2

, W.2.2

, W.3.2

, W.4.2

, W.3.2a

...

NGSS:

K-2-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-3

, K-2-ETS1-1

, 3-5-ETS1-3

, 3-5-ETS1-1

...

Also included in: READ ALOUD STEM™ Activities and Challenges #2 Real World Science Engineering

The Name Jar Self Awareness SEL Activity and Read Aloud STEM Challenge

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Integrate STEM, SEL, and Literacy in your classroom!In this STEM Lesson, students learn about the importance of Self-Awareness. They design, build, and test their own stamp that reflects their identity. Students discover how to cope with nervousness, develop gratitude, and have their own unique identity.They build their own name jar to share positive names for others.CASEL Framework: Self AwarenessThis activity is a part of a series of STEM resources designed to follow the CASEL Framework for so

Subjects:

Grades:

1st - 5th

Types:

CCSS:

, W.5.10

NGSS:

K-2-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-3

, K-2-ETS1-1

, 3-5-ETS1-3

, 3-5-ETS1-1

...

Also included in: Self Awareness SEL Activities and Read Aloud STEM Challenges Bundle

Just Like Rube Goldberg READ ALOUD STEAM™ Activity

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Integrate STEAM and Literacy in your classroom!In this STEM Lesson, students learn about Rube Goldberg and design their very own Rube Goldberg Machine.Connect to a Read Aloud: Just Like Rube GoldbergThis STEM Project is a companion activity to Just Like Rube Goldberg by Sarah Aronson.The Engineering Design Process:Students plan, design, and execute their own ideas. After they have completed their activity, there is time for reflection on what worked and what didn't. They follow the six step Engi

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

CCSS:

W.1.2

, W.2.2

, W.3.2

, W.4.2

, W.3.2a

...

NGSS:

K-2-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-3

, K-2-ETS1-1

, 3-5-ETS1-3

, 3-5-ETS1-1

...

Also included in: READ ALOUD STEM™ Activities and Challenges #2 Real World Science Engineering

Fairy Tale STEM (Cinderella) Wind-powered Coach

Created by

Engineering, Gifted and Talented, Science

This is a STEM engineering projects based on Cinderella. Students will construct a wind-powered coach for Cinderella to get to the ball. This activity is designed to encourage critical thinking and scientific reasoning skills, as well as, problem solving and teamwork. Included: -Student recording sheets (four options) -grading rubric -parent letter -extension menu -detailed notes to teacher Additional resources you will need: -paper -tape -straws (optional) -large smooth flat surface (tile f

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Also included in: STEM Challenge Bundle (Fairy Tale, Nursery Rhymes, Seasonal STEM)

Latino Heritage Month Pelé: King of Soccer READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity

Created by

Engineering, English Language Arts, Problem Solving

Integrate STEM and celebrate Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month!In this STEM Lesson, students learn about Soccer / Fútbol Legend Pelé. They design, build, and create their own soccer game to play!Connect to a Read Aloud - Pelé: King of Soccer / El Rey de Fútbol by Monica BrownThis STEM Project is a companion activity to Pelé: King of Soccer by Monica Brown. The book explores the legacy of Pelé in both English and Spanish. The Engineering Design Process:Students plan, design, and execute their ow

Subjects:

Grades:

1st - 5th

Types:

CCSS:

W.1.2

, W.2.2

, W.3.2

, W.4.2

, W.3.2a

...

NGSS:

K-2-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-3

, K-2-ETS1-1

, 3-5-ETS1-3

, 3-5-ETS1-1

...

Also included in: READ ALOUD STEM™ Activities and Challenges #2 Real World Science Engineering

Last Day Blues Last Day of School READ ALOUD STEAM Book Activity

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Integrate STEAM, Writing, and Literacy in your classroom during the last week of school or on the last day of school!Help students reflect on their amazing school year and process through some of their "last day blues!" Your students will love designing, building, and writing in their unique and personalized Cereal Box Memory Book!Connect to a Read Aloud: Last Day Blues by Julie DannebergThis STEAM Project is a companion activity to Last Day Blues by Julie Danneberg. The book explores the emotio

Subjects:

Grades:

1st - 5th

Types:

CCSS:

, W.3.4

, W.3.5

...

NGSS:

K-2-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-3

, K-2-ETS1-1

, 3-5-ETS1-3

, 3-5-ETS1-1

...

Also included in: READ ALOUD STEM Activities and Challenges MEGA Bundle #1 STEM Club, STEM Centers

Fairy Tale STEM (Billy Goats Gruff) Build a Raft

Created by

Critical Thinking, Engineering, Science

This is a STEM engineering projects based on The Three Billy Goats Gruff. Students will construct a raft house for the billy goats. This activity is designed to encourage critical thinking and scientific reasoning skills, as well as, problem solving and teamwork. Included: -Student recording sheets (four options) -grading rubric -parent letter -extension menu -detailed notes to teacher Additional resources you will need: -straws -pipe cleaners -tub of water -10 gram piece (or something to re

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Also included in: STEM Challenge Bundle (Fairy Tale, Nursery Rhymes, Seasonal STEM)

The Bad Seed Self Awareness SEL Activity and Read Aloud STEM Challenge

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Integrate STEM, SEL, and Literacy in your classroom!In this STEM Lesson, students learn about the importance of Self-Awareness. They design, build, and test a seed home for the bad seed and learn about Empathy, Reputation, and Growth Mindset through mindful moments.CASEL Framework: Self AwarenessThis activity is a part of a series of STEM resources designed to follow the CASEL Framework for social emotional Learning. Self-Awareness includes the abilities to understand one’s own emotions, thought

Subjects:

Grades:

1st - 5th

Types:

CCSS:

, W.5.10

NGSS:

K-2-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-3

, K-2-ETS1-1

, 3-5-ETS1-3

, 3-5-ETS1-1

...

Also included in: Self Awareness SEL Activities and Read Aloud STEM Challenges Bundle

Fairy Tale STEM (Rapunzel) Pulley Challenge

Created by

Critical Thinking, Engineering, Gifted and Talented

This is a STEM engineering projects based on Rapunzel. Students will construct a pulley so that Rapunzel can stop lifting things with her hair. This activity is designed to encourage critical thinking and scientific reasoning skills, as well as, problem solving and teamwork. Included: -Student recording sheets (four options) -grading rubric -parent letter -extension menu -detailed notes to teacher Additional resources you will need: -string -ruler -gram stackers or pennies -Pringles can (or

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Also included in: STEM Challenge Bundle (Fairy Tale, Nursery Rhymes, Seasonal STEM)

What to Do with a Box Back to School READ ALOUD STEM™ Challenge

Created by

Back to School, Engineering, Science

Integrate STEM, Writing, and Literacy get back to hands-on learning in your classroom at the Beginning of the School Year!Explore what you can do with a cardboard box. Students imagine, design, test, and write about a unique invention of their own. After they have built it, they write a newspaper ad selling their new invention that will change the world!Connect to a Read Aloud: What to Do with a Box by Jane YolenThis STEM Project is a companion activity to What to do with a Box by Jane Yolen. Th

Subjects:

Grades:

1st - 5th

Types:

CCSS:

, W.1.5

...

NGSS:

K-2-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-3

, K-2-ETS1-1

, 3-5-ETS1-3

, 3-5-ETS1-1

...

Also included in: READ ALOUD STEM Activities and Challenges MEGA Bundle #1 STEM Club, STEM Centers

Roberto Clemente Unplugged Coding Activity

Created by

Engineering, English Language Arts, Problem Solving

Teach Coding and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!In this unplugged coding lesson, students learn about baseball legend, Roberto Clemente. Then, they code their own baseball game!Connect to a Read AloudThis activity is the perfect companion activity to Roberto Clemente: Pride of the Pittsburgh Pirates by Jonah Winter.The Coding Process:In this coding activity, students use Directional Coding to create their own baseball game. Perfect activity for Hispanic Heritage Month or for Hour of Code.NOTE

Subjects:

Grades:

1st - 5th

Types:

CCSS:

W.K.8

, W.1.8

, W.2.8

, W.3.8

Also included in: READ ALOUD STEM™ Activities and Challenges #2 Real World Science Engineering

Jabari Jumps Self Awareness SEL Activity and Read Aloud STEM Challenge

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Integrate STEM, SEL, and Literacy in your classroom!In this STEM Lesson, students learn about the importance of Self-Awareness. They design, build, and test a diving board for Jabari, and learn how to have courage through mindful moments.CASEL Framework: Self AwarenessThis activity is a part of a series of STEM resources designed to follow the CASEL Framework for social emotional Learning. Self-Awareness includes the abilities to understand one’s own emotions, thoughts, and values and how they i

Subjects:

Grades:

1st - 5th

Types:

CCSS:

Critical Thinking, Engineering, Gifted and Talented

, W.5.10

NGSS:

K-2-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-3

, K-2-ETS1-1

, 3-5-ETS1-3

, 3-5-ETS1-1

...

Also included in: Self Awareness SEL Activities and Read Aloud STEM Challenges Bundle

Simply SCAMPER-IT | The Toy Store | GATE | Critical Thinking

Created by

Over The MoonBow

Help your students think “Outside the Box”! A Brain Builder ResourceYour students will love this toy store themed SCAMPER activity. SCAMPER is a method of brainstorming ideas, objects, and situations in a specific way, using strategies that foster creative and critical thinking, logic, and problem solving. File includes · 14 full–page SCAMPER Activity Sheets (common toys)· 2 full–page SCAMPER Anchor Chart Posters (color and b&w)· 1 Reference size SCAMPER Anchor Chart Posters (2-per page)· 2-

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 5th

Types:

Activities, GATE, Centers

Also included in: Simply SCAMPER-IT BUNDLE | GATE | Critical Thinking | Gifted

Free STEM Challenge: Basketball Tower

Created by

Engineering, Gifted and Talented, Holidays/Seasonal

This is a STEM Challenge perfect for the basketball madness of March, but it can also be used all year! Students must use only newspaper and masking tape to create a tower than will support a basketball. Excellent science inquiry lesson. Get your students building things! My goal with this resource is to make STEM as easy to implement as possible!Included:Graphic Organizer (with and without guiding questions)Rubric Picture ExamplesExtension MenuDetailed Notes to TeacherMaterials Required:newspap

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

GATE, Printables

Fairy Tale STEM--Jack and the Parachute

Created by

Critical Thinking, Engineering, Gifted and Talented

This is a building and engineering projects based on Jack and the Beanstalk. Students will construct a parachute to help Jack escape the giant using everyday household and classroom items to complete this project. This activity is designed to encourage critical thinking and scientific reasoning skills, as well as, problem solving and teamwork. Materials Needed: various paper products (coffee filters, newspaper, tissue paper, etc…); various types of string (yarn, thread, dental floss, etc…); a

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Also included in: STEM Challenge Bundle (Fairy Tale, Nursery Rhymes, Seasonal STEM)

Fairy Tale STEM (Hansel and Gretel) Paper Cylinder Flier

Created by

Engineering, Gifted and Talented, Science

This is a STEM engineering projects based on Hansel and Gretel. Students will construct a cylinder paper flier to send a message to Hansel and Gretel's father. This activity is designed to encourage critical thinking and scientific reasoning skills, as well as, problem solving and teamwork. Included: -Student recording sheets (four options) -grading rubric -parent letter -extension menu -detailed notes to teacher Additional resources you will need: -paper -tape -straws (optional) -large smoo

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types: