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8th grade science resources for GATE $10 and up
STEM Activities and Challenges Low Prep Engineering Design Process and Careers
The best variety of low prep STEM activities you'll find! These 20 STEM and STEAM activities can be completed with readily available materials and minimal prep - you can even use these for sub plans! Students will get hands-on exploring different STEM careers with these activities. Each activity is designed to take about one class period however the activity can span across two class periods to give ample time for redesigns and re-testing, or for a repeat challenge using different materials.Thes
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
...
Low Prep STEM Activities and Challenges 10 Engineering Design Process Projects
Low prep STEM activities that are highly engaging and follow the engineering design process! I've made it my mission to produce easy-to-implement and accessible challenges that have meaningful connections to STEM concepts as well as tie in with real world STEM careers.This bundle contains ⭐ 10 STEM challenges ⭐ you can do with readily available materials (low-cost and easy to prep). These are wonderful for team-building and can be used with a wide grade range. These can be used in the classroom,
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 8th
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
...
FLASH SALE ⭐ Low Prep STEM Activities and Challenges Engineering Design Process
SAVE OVER 70% FOR A LIMITED TIME! 60 low prep STEM challenges PLUS everything you need to teach the Engineering Design Process! These activities are the perfect way to explore science concepts like sound, force and motion, aerodynamics, and more! Students will also find connections to STEM careers and hands-on math applications when they tackle the popular packaging design engineer challenge.These challenges can be done any time (though you might want to do the seasonal ones in season). There ar
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 8th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Hatchet STEM Activities - Novel STEM Challenges Study Survival Science & Math
This is not a run of the mill Hatchet novel study. Join Brian on his survival adventure with three STEM activities, 2 science experiments, a math exploration, and more in this Project Based Learning resource that combines STEM with literacy. I have created these STEM challenges as a way for students to engage with some of the aspects of the story in a hands-on and meaningful way. Use this STEM novel study in your book club, while doing a Hatchet read aloud, or allow students to choose one or mor
Grades:
5th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
...
Also included in: STEM Bundle of Activities and Challenges Read Aloud Books and Novels
Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Task Cards Bundle
Add depth and complexity to your instruction with this Critical Thinking Task Cards Bundle! You are getting all 3 (Science, History and/or Social Studies, and Literature) of my Critical Thinking Task Cards. That's 264 unique task cards! These sets are $21.00 if purchased separately; Save $4!These tasks cards allow students to deeply analyze any fiction and nonfiction reading material through 11 topics of critical thinking: Big Ideas, Rules, Trends, Patterns, Language of the Discipline, Ethics,
Grades:
4th - 10th, Adult Education
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STEM Activities BUNDLE - Simple STEM with plates, popsicle sticks, and cups
STEM doesn't have to break the bank! These LOW PREP challenges use simple materials. Did I mention they are easy enough to leave with a sub?Students will have access to 15 guided STEM challenges plus additional open-ended activities.This works well for upper elementary and middle school STEM teachers. Though it is marked grades 2+, younger students can also attempt basic challenges with the task cards or tinker with the materials, while upper grades can work on directed challenges. What You'll G
Grades:
2nd - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
STEAM Class Bundle - Engineering Focus - 115+ Hours 374 pp Gifted GATE
115+ hours of class time, 374 pages. This collection is big and includes big savings--42% off individual purchases of some. Pretty much everything in the Portable Gifted and Talented store is rated 4.0, but take a couple minutes to peruse the comments for these individual units. I think you’ll like what you see.Designed for two purposes:A curriculum for Middle School STEAM classes with an engineering focus. Or . . .Upper Elementary GATE – Very Challenging!These units are big, fairly comprehe
Grades:
4th - 8th
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STEM Kid Engineering for GATE -- FERRIS WHEELS plus Primary Sources
In this GATE engineering journey, students will each construct a very cool Ferris wheel prototype as a final product. Along the way, they will examine primary source images, read primary source history, and integrate math, engineering, and economics in a learning process which incorporates best practices in gifted and talented education for 21st Century Learners.
This is a challenging engineering project—teacher guided. I used it for GATE 4th grade; however, my kids are experienced builders.
Grades:
4th - 8th
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Also included in: STEAM Class Bundle - Engineering Focus - 115+ Hours 374 pp Gifted GATE
STEAM DaVinci Renaissance Style: A Unit for Elementary GATE
In STEM Renaissance Style, students will follow the engineering process as they return to the 16th Century. With these lessons, the teacher defines the problem, helps students gather background research, and specifies the requirements. The students do the rest: creating alternative solutions, choosing the best solution, doing development work, building a prototype, and testing and redesigning.
Students construct a prototype of Da Vinci’s parachute while learning about falling objects, gravity,
Grades:
4th - 8th
Types:
Also included in: STEAM Class Bundle - Engineering Focus - 115+ Hours 374 pp Gifted GATE
Middle School Gifted and Talented STEAM Bundle -Hands-on GATE Extension Projects
I am fortunate to have taught 7 of my 32 years as a full time gifted resource teacher in middle school, and my kids did (or would have) loved these interactive, creative, projects and units.Also a bonus social-emotional lesson: Leadership and Cultural IdentityPlease see the individual descriptions for details.
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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STEM Activities - 10 Low Prep STEM Challenges Careers Engineering Design Process
STEM activities and challenges your students will ❤️ love ❤️! This resource has 10 easy to implement STEM challenges that follow the engineering design process, and you can do with very little prep (not quite no prep but that's pretty much impossible with STEM)! Not only can these be used with a wide grade range, these were created to get students working in small teams, collaborating, and explore various STEM careers. I like to call these "10 STEM Challenges You Can Do TODAY!"✅ STEM Career Conn
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 12th
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
...
10 STEM Challenge Activities Bundle with End of Year STEM Activity
Finding STEM Challenge activities that are original, content-rich, and rigorous can be tough! This bundle provides great variety with the 10 high-quality, NGSS-aligned STEM Challenges included. Each month of the school year is covered!Each challenge includes suggestions, templates, and modifications to help you adjust for difficulty and tie in content standards within and beyond STEM. Get all the fun, with none of the fluff!Each resource is available individually for between $3 - $4 each. This b
Grades:
2nd - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
...
Middle School STEM Tasks | Monthly Fun STEAM Challenges | YEAR Bundle
These STEM monthly challenges have been designed to engage upper elementary school and middle school students. It focuses on students learning about a fun event that is celebrated during the month and then has students use their inquiry skills to complete a STEM project. All tasks are perfect for busy teachers and for school or home learning as they only use everyday materials, and available in PDF and GOOGLE slides. ~~ Are you looking for an easy way to incorporate STEM/ STEAM into your curric
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 9th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
Planetopia Project STEM Challenge Bundle - PAPERLESS VERSION
Planetopia Project STEM Challenges engage your students in brain-busting work disguised as fun! The basic premise: Students work in partners or groups against criteria & constraints lists to design and build various items for the fictional planet, Planetopia. Challenges include extension opportunities on topics including: landforms, plate tectonics, the water cycle, weather, natural disasters, plant parts, plant cells, animal cells, life cycles, heredity, genetics and more!Modification sugg
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Grades:
2nd - 8th
Geography Lessons and Activities | Critical and Creative Thinking BUNDLE
If you're looking for fabulous lesson plans about many aspects of geography, this bundle is for you! They're the perfect way to build geography skills, critical thinking skills, and creativity skills, all at once! You'll love the super high quality graphics, original articles, and the super clear teacher instructions for every single lesson.Ten different lessons/activities are included, and all of them align with National Geography Standards. Every resource has more than one activity, so this is
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 9th
PBL Project Based Learning Bundle for GATE 6 Units for 42% Off GATE
Engage iGen students with real-world, hands-on project-based and collaborative units! 6 Gold Medal units for grades 3-8 at 50% off the individual prices. That's a great deal for fantastic units--250+ pages--all ready to go tomorrow!SEE THE BIG PREVIEW FOR INDIVIDUAL UNIT DETAILSYou get the following:Shark TankGlitter Clean-up ToolT-Shirt EntrepreneursTime Travel History AdventureRoad Trip Adventure WritingCarnival Game EconomicsAll of these are engaging, creative, and standard-based hands-on an
Grades:
3rd - 8th
STEM Activities with Simple Materials
Low prep STEM projects that students LOVE! ❤️ This BUNDLE contains FIVE SETS (30+ activities!) of Simple STEM resources. Use for STEM class, sub plans, STEM family night, or a STEM club!✅ What You'll Get ✅Suggested Material ListsSTEM Challenge Tips: General tips for any STEM challenge.Teacher Notes: includes terminology and differentiation ideas.Sample pictures of completed projects.Paper plate STEM decorRecording page for each of the main STEM challenges for each material that guide the student
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Space Unit-Timeline, Space Life, Spinoffs, Dream Mission, Extension Activities
This unit contains four lessons that are full of space-related learning and activities. The length of each lesson is about 90 minutes, so lessons can be broken down into shorter lessons spanning more days, if needed for your students. Every lesson includes:Materials ListGifted Standards"I can" StatementEssential UnderstandingGuiding QuestionsBeforeDuringAfterExtensionAll printable materials included (such as, information cards, direction sheets, and papers for students to record their learning)T
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
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What's the Verdict: Sharks vs. Lightning? Modes of Center, Spread, and More!
Put it to the test! Use the age-old expression: "You are more likely to get struck by lightning than to be bitten by a shark!" to learn and practice Measures of Center, Measures of Spread, Measures of Shape, and Statistical Graphing including:MEANMEDIANMODERANGEOUTLIERS [Using IQR +/- 1.5(IQR)]QUARTILES [lower quartile (IQ-1) and upper quartile (IQ-3)]INTERQUARTILE RANGE (IQR)MEAN ABSOLUTE DEVIATION/ M.A.D. ft. ABSOLUTE VALUESYMMETRY/ASYMMETRY OF DISTRIBUTIONCLUSTERS AND GAPSBELL SHAPED CURVE AN
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Grades:
5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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New SCRATCH based LEGO MindStorm EV3 challenges A w/ Engineering Design Model
MindStorms now run on a new SCRATCH based programming platform! I have improved my popular critical thinking EV3 task cards to better match with the new programming language. While I was updating the challenges, I decided to tie in the engineering design model. This model will guide students through the critical thinking process needed to tackle difficult challenges. Each challenge includes a graphic organizer that gradually releases control to students as they learn to ask themselves: What d
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
...
Linguistics for Young People (LYP Curriculum) Chapters 1-10
This is a workbook of the first 10 chapters of the Linguistics for Young People (LYP) Curriculum for Grades 5-8. This download contains over 100 mini-lessons that introduce the basic concepts of linguistics to kids, including:Language as a ScienceMedia of LanguagePhoneticsPhonologyMorphologyWriting SystemsLanguages of the WorldThe History of English
Grades:
5th - 8th
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Science Bell Ringers Middle School Year Bundle
Be ready for the ENTIRE YEAR with Science Bell Ringers for Middle School Students! Also great for STEM lesson warm ups! These innovative technologies PowerPoint slides (BUNDLE), are set up and ready to go, and encourage creative thinking, with a focus on engaging class discussions. Includes 10 weeks worth of topics!~~ The perfect way to hook your students into learning and start your lesson off the right way! ~~BY BUYING THIS BUNDLE YOU SAVE 20% OFF THE INDIVIDUAL LIST PRICE OF EACH RESOURCEPlea
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Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
ARCHITECTURE PROJECT BUNDLE Choice Board Independent Project PBL Genius Hour
30% OFF WITH THE BUNDLE...This easy-to-follow, NO PREP, FULLY-EDITABLE resource gives you everything you need to provide your students with an ARCHITECTURE INDEPENDENT PROJECT CHOICE BOARD! Students can complete projects using the provided Choice Board, or you can separate the activities so that you have 4 architecture/engineering units with this resource! Simply print out or post the Student Directions, Student Answer Sheets, and Student Tracker and GO! Students will follow the Design Process/C
Grades:
4th - 12th
STEAM Class BUNDLE - Math Focus Hours of Hands-on Projects GATE Gifted
Pretty much everything in the Portable Gifted and Talented store is rated 4.0, but take a couple minutes to peruse the comments for these individual units. I think you’ll like what you see.Designed for two purposes:A curriculum for Middle School STEAM classes with MATH focus. Or . . .Upper Elementary GATE – Very Challenging!As a STEAM teacher, you don’t want your math to be the regular math class stuff . . . and these units will not be! They’re very hands on, full of critical thinking, and fu
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Grades:
4th - 8th
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