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Middle school literature laboratories for International Baccalaureate
STEM Engineering Challenge Novel Pack ~ The City of Ember, by J. DuPrau
What teacher doesn't love to use novels in the classroom?
As a STEM coordinator, I am always looking for creative ways for teachers to integrate STEM engineering and design challenges into their classroom activities. I decided to work on creating STEM Engineering Challenge Packs for some beloved novels.
This STEM Challenge Pack is based on the book, "The City of Ember", by Jeanne DuPrau. There are five challenges included in this pack:
Paper Box Challenge
Pipeworks System Challenge
Mini-Gre
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4th - 6th
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STEM Engineering Challenge Pack ~ Simple Machines
What teacher doesn't love to use themes in the classroom?
As a STEM coordinator, I am always looking for creative ways for teachers to integrate STEM engineering and design challenges into their classroom activities. I decided to work on creating STEM Engineering Challenge Packs for some themes.
This STEM Challenge Pack is focused on Simple Machines! There are six challenges included in this pack:
Inclined Plane Bean Bags Challenge
Lever Launcher Challenge
Archimedes Screw Challenge
Pencil
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4th - 6th
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STEM Engineering Challenge Novel Pack ~ The One and Only Ivan, by K. Applegate
What teacher doesn't love to use novels in the classroom?
As a STEM coordinator, I am always looking for creative ways for teachers to integrate STEM engineering and design challenges into their classroom activities. I decided to work on creating STEM Engineering Challenge Packs for some beloved novels.
This STEM Challenge Pack is based on the book, "The One and Only Ivan", by Katherine Applegate. There are five challenges included in this pack:
Ivan’s Wooden Crate Challenge
Elephant Trunk
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4th - 6th
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STEM Engineering Challenge Novel Pack ~ The Sign of the Beaver, by E. Speare
What teacher doesn't love to use novels in the classroom?
As a STEM coordinator, I am always looking for creative ways for teachers to integrate STEM engineering and design challenges into their classroom activities. I decided to work on creating STEM Engineering Challenge Packs for some beloved novels.
This STEM Challenge Pack is based on the book, "The Sign of teh Beaver", by Elizabeth George Speare. There are five challenges included in this pack:
Log Cabin Challenge
Beaver Dam Challenge
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4th - 6th
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Newspaper Shoes - STEM Engineering Challenge
What teacher doesn't love to use simple materials, like newspapers, in the classroom?As a STEM coordinator, I am always looking for creative ways for teachers to integrate STEM engineering and design challenges into their classroom activities. I decided to work on creating STEM Engineering Challenge Packs using cheap and easy to find materials.Are you ready to make some Newspaper Shoes? Can your team build a pair of newspaper shoes for one of your team members that they can put on and take off
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4th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Personalized STEM Pack #21 - 10 Challenges
STEM Engineering Challenge Pack ~ Mount Everest
What teacher doesn't love to use themes in the classroom?
As a STEM coordinator, I am always looking for creative ways for teachers to integrate STEM engineering and design challenges into their classroom activities. I decided to work on creating STEM Engineering Challenge Packs for some themes.
This STEM Challenge Pack is based on the incredible Mount Everest! There are five challenges included in this pack:
Base Camp Tent Challenge
Ice Fall Ladders Challenge
Mountain Climbers Challenge
We
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4th - 6th
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STEM Engineering Challenge Pack ~ The 100th Day of School Challenges
What teacher doesn't love the 100th Day of School?
As a STEM coordinator, I am always looking for creative ways for teachers to integrate STEM engineering and design challenges into their classroom activities. I decided to work on creating STEM Engineering Challenge Packs for some special school days and events.
This STEM Challenge Pack is based on the 100th day of school There are five challenges included in this pack:
100 Cup Stacking Challenge
100 Pennies Foil Boat Challenge
100 Toothpic
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1st - 6th
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Also included in:Â Holiday/Monthly Bundle Collection ~ 8 Holiday Packs ~ 18 Monthly Challenges!
STEM Engineering Challenge Picture Book Pack ~ Monsters Under Bridges
What teacher doesn't love picture books?
As a STEM coordinator, I am always looking for creative ways for teachers to integrate STEM engineering and design challenges into their classroom activities. I decided to work on creating STEM Engineering Challenge Packs for some beloved picture books.
This STEM Challenge Pack is based on the book, "Monsters Under Bridges", by Rachel Roellke Coddington. There are six challenges included in this pack:
Index Card Bridge Challenge
Popsicle Stick Bridge
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1st - 6th
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Olive the Other Reindeer - Picture Book STEM Design Challenge
This Engineering Design Challenge is based on the picture book, Olive the Other Reindeer, by Vivian Walsh and J. Otto Seibold.
Can your group create the tallest gum drop tree using toothpicks and gum drops?
Materials: (per group)
One box of toothpicks
One bag of gum drops (Christmas ones work well!)
Ruler
This packet contains all the information you need to make this a great engineering activity in your classroom! Lab sheets, student and teacher instructions, and challenge signs are all incl
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1st - 6th
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STEM Engineering Challenge Novel Pack ~ The Witches, by Roald Dahl
What teacher doesn't love to use novels in the classroom?As a STEM coordinator, I am always looking for creative ways for teachers to integrate STEM engineering and design challenges into their classroom activities. I decided to work on creating STEM Engineering Challenge Packs for some beloved novels.This STEM Challenge Pack is based on the book, The Witches, by Roald Dahl. There are five challenges included in this pack:Folding Screen ChallengeGrand High Witch ChallengeMouse Zip Line Challen
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4th - 6th
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Pencil Pulley - STEM Engineering Challenge - Simple Machines
What teacher doesn't love to use themes in the classroom?As a STEM coordinator, I am always looking for creative ways for teachers to integrate STEM engineering and design challenges into their classroom activities. I decided to work on creating STEM Engineering Challenge Packs for some themes.This STEM Challenge Activity is focused on the Pulley! Can you design a pencil pulley that can lift the weight of a book at least two feet?Materials: (per pair or group)-Table top area-Pencil -Ribbon spo
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4th - 6th
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Build a Telescope - STEM Engineering Challenge
What teacher doesn't love to give kids a chance to design and experiment in the classroom?As a STEM coordinator, I am always looking for creative ways for teachers to integrate STEM engineering and design challenges into their classroom activities. I decided to work on creating STEM Engineering Challenge Packs using cheap and easy to find materials.Are you ready to design and build a working telescope? Can you design and build a working telescope?Materials Needed: (per classroom)- cardboard tu
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4th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Personalized STEM Bundle #22 - 15 STEM Packs
MYP Scientific Method Unit Bundle
This bundle includes everything you need for a fun and engaging unit on the scientific method. Throughout the unit students are exposed to various scientific tools in order to carry-out the scientific method. In addition to learning and applying the scientific method, students also have the opportunity to practice and review their graphing skills as well in order to graph and analyze data they gather during various lab experiments. The various activities in this bundle include both independe
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6th - 9th
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IB MYP Science Unit - Matter - G7 G8 Chemistry, Physical Science Complete BUNDLE
Be instantly ready to teach your MYP Middle School Science unit on Matter! All the work is done for you: Unit Planner, Lesson Slides, Experiments, Worksheets, Tests, Lab Reports, Reviews, Assessments, and more! This comprehensive BUNDLE is:All you need for a full 2 to 3-month unitEasy to use - the slideshows lead you through everythingInteractive - with varied activities (theory and practical) Complete - planning, teaching and assessments are all includedSave your time - it has never been easie
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7th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-PS1-4
, MS-PS1-2
, MS-PS1-1
Archimedes Screw - STEM Engineering Challenge - Simple Machines
What teacher doesn't love to use themes in the classroom?As a STEM coordinator, I am always looking for creative ways for teachers to integrate STEM engineering and design challenges into their classroom activities. I decided to work on creating STEM Engineering Challenge Packs for some themes.This STEM Challenge Activity is focused on the Screw! Can your group create a working Archimedes screw that moves the most cereal in three minutes?Materials: (per pair or group)-Empty water bottle (Smart
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4th - 6th
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STEM Engineering Challenge Novel Pack ~ Crash, by Jerry Spinelli
What teacher doesn't love to use novels in the classroom?
As a STEM coordinator, I am always looking for creative ways for teachers to integrate STEM engineering and design challenges into their classroom activities. I decided to work on creating STEM Engineering Challenge Packs for some beloved novels.
This STEM Challenge Pack is based on the book, "Crash", by Jerry Spinelli. There are five challenges included in this pack:
Conestoga Wagon Challenge
Paper Sea Chest Challenge
Wildlife Habit
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4th - 6th
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Scientific Method Lab Report Write-up Using Bouncy Balls (with MYP Criterion D)
This is a very fun, hands-on lab to help students go through the process of the scientific method and learn how to accurately write-up a lab report. This could be used as a summative assessment to a scientific method unit, a culminating activity at the end of the year, or as an introductory assessment or review at the beginning of the year depending on the grade level. The focus of the activity is for students to take three bouncy balls and conduct an experiment to see which ball will bounce
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6th - 9th
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Paper Plate Water Wheel - STEM Engineering Challenge - Simple Machines
What teacher doesn't love to use themes in the classroom?As a STEM coordinator, I am always looking for creative ways for teachers to integrate STEM engineering and design challenges into their classroom activities. I decided to work on creating STEM Engineering Challenge Packs for some themes.This STEM Challenge Activity is focused on the Wheel & Axle! Can you create a working water wheel that spins when rice is poured over it?Materials: (per group)-Paper plates-Pencil-Scissors and tape-P
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4th - 6th
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Rates of Reaction Experiment - IB MYP Science Criteria B & C - Lesson & Template
Students will investigate a factor affecting the rate of reaction using readily available and cheap chemicals (baking soda and vinegar). Using the included slideshow, students will be well prepared to design and carry out their own chemistry experiment, and the templates will provide an easy way for Middle School / MYP students to correctly structure a lab report. Editable data tables are also included, along with links to instructional videos showing their use. Includes:Lesson presentation / s
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7th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-PS1-2
Paper Airplane Scientific Method with STEM component (with MYP Criteria B & C)
This is a summative assessment that assesses the scientific method and the process of writing up a lab report using paper airplanes. This assessment can also be easily differentiated based on the level of your students. This activity allows for independent work and accountability, partner or small group collaboration, and whole class data sharing so everyone is involved.
This file includes the following:
--Student directions
--Teacher directions
--Rough draft template for the lab report-writ
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6th - 10th
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Human Sense Perception Experiment - Senses - Grade 7 MYP Science
This engaging stations activity, recommended for grade 7 Biology, will have your students working together to explore and test their own senses. Includes teacher preparation notes, student handouts, station cutouts, as well as opportunities for reflection and extension.Get the Senses unit plan associated with this activity here.Designed with MYP in mind but appropriate for any middle school, high school, international, or homeschool STEM curriculum.Want to try before you buy? Download the FREE F
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â MYP Science Experiments Growing Bundle - Grade 6-10 Complete Collection
MYP Science Experiments Growing Bundle - Grade 6-10 Complete Collection
This growing bundle includes every Science for Everyone experiment to date, as well as all future updates, bundled at 30% off! New experiments are added regularly, and I have dozens of them, so by purchasing early you can save a lot and continue to have access to all resources as I add them. Each experiment is designed to work with one or more of my MYP unit plans, recommended for grades 6-10, but can easily be adapted for any middle school, high school, international, or homeschool STEM curricu
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6th - 10th
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Build and Catch a Snowman - Two STEM Engineering Challenges
What teacher doesn't love to using engaging topics in the classroom? During those winter months students are all about the SNOW!As a STEM coordinator, I am always looking for creative ways for teachers to integrate STEM engineering and design challenges into their classroom activities. I decided to work on creating STEM Engineering Challenge Packs for some fun topics.This STEM Challenge Activities in this pack are focused on SNOWMEN! Can you build a free-standing snowman with the materials pr
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2nd - 6th
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Lever Launcher - STEM Engineering Challenge - Simple Machines
What teacher doesn't love to use themes in the classroom?As a STEM coordinator, I am always looking for creative ways for teachers to integrate STEM engineering and design challenges into their classroom activities. I decided to work on creating STEM Engineering Challenge Packs for some themes.This STEM Challenge Activity is focused on the Lever! Can each of your group members create a lever launcher that launches a penny the farthest combined distance in five tries?Materials: (per group)-Rule
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4th - 6th
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