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Science Common Core 4.MD.A.3 resources
STEM Oil Spill Challenge - Earth Day STEM Activity
Oil Spill STEM Activity - Great for Earth Day! Learn about the effects of an oil spill on the environment through a hands-on engineering challenge! The goal of this challenge is to clean up all of the oil from the feathers and from the water in the time provided. Students will work in teams to devise a plan to get the oil spill cleaned up in a specified time of work. Distance learning update: Activity has been updated to accommodate distance learning including instructions on creating a material
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Grades:
2nd - 9th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 5-ESS3-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ESS3-3
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Also included in: Year-Round STEM Engineering Challenges Bundle (Middle School STEM)
STEM Activity Pi Day ➡️ Packaging Engineer Career Exploration Math Challenge ⭕
A STEM activity with a career focus that is great for Pi Day or any time! In this hands-on math challenge, students will be packaging engineers for the day as they determine the best arrangement for a set of circles in the various packages! This 2D STEM challenge is a scaled-down, paper version of what real packaging engineers must accomplish with 3D objects and products. This activity ties in well to Pi Day because the objects are all circles! In a 3D version, these objects could be something l
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Grades:
2nd - 12th
STEM Project Cardboard Arcade | Caine's Arcade Challenge
Newly updated, now includes digital and printable versions! This STEM project gives students the opportunity to create an arcade out of cardboard! It is a highly engaging activity that will take your students through the Engineering Design Process! It also incorporates optional math concepts such as computation, determining area/perimeter, and identifying/creating polygons. It is simple to use just print and the students can begin building using recycled materials. Be ready for your student
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: STEM Challenges Bundle
Martin Luther King Jr. Day STEM Activity with Writing Extension
Martin Luther King Jr. (Integrated Math, Reading, and Writing Activities Included!)Students receive a letter from Martin Luther King Jr. giving facts about his life and instructing students to create a podium that he will use to deliver his famous "I Have a Dream" speech. A fun and engaging MLK Day activity!Includes writing pages for students to write about their dreams. Math activities are included as well that cover geometry standards including 2D and 3D shapes, shape attributes (faces, edges,
Grades:
1st - 5th
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
...
Also included in: Winter STEM Activities and Challenges Bundle
Sports Themed Activities | End of Year Theme Day | Summer Games | The Olympics
Sports activities for an entire day of engaging lessons are all planned out for you with this fun product! Sports activities for reading, writing, language, social studies, science, and math are all included!Your students will LOVE all the hands-on activities and the now included digital version. You will love having meaningful, standards-based activities AND an entire day of instruction planned out for you! This product is perfect to use at the end of the school year, in conjunction with major
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in: April Activities | Spring Science Units
STEM Challenge Area and Perimeter Measurement Set 2
If you need a fabulous resource for practicing math skills and combining a STEM Challenge here you go! Students will design a floor plan for a doghouse after completing an exploration of area and perimeter.NOTE: Using a Book for InspirationThe activities found in this package were inspired by a book by Loreen Leedy called Measuring Penny. Picture books can provide the perfect starting point for so many learning activities and it works for science investigations, too. Using the book is, of course
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Grades:
4th - 5th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Bird Nest STEM Challenge (Biomimicry Engineering Activity)
Bird Nest Engineering Design Challenge Students will dive into the engineering design process with this hands-on STEM challenge building a nest to safely catch a falling egg. A follow-up activity teaches biomimicry by relating what was learned in building a bird nest and applying it to designing a landing pad for a space capsule. As a student-driven assignment, the purpose of the teacher is to act as a facilitator. You will provide the structure to the project, but students will take an active r
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: Middle School Distance Learning: Digital STEM Activity Bundle
4th Grade Morning Work Bundle - Daily Review of ELA, Math, Science, S.S.
Are you looking for a way to make your morning work meaningful for your 4th graders? This 4th Grade Morning Work Bundle allow you to chart what the students are learning each day. This Daily Review provides 180 spiral reviews with ample practice to allow students successful mastery of important 4th Grade standards. Get a full year's worth of 4th Grade Morning Work including a daily review of math, science, social studies, and ELA. This ready-to-use morning work includes 180 days of practice,
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4th
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4th Grade I Can Statement Bundle - Kid Friendly Language, CCSS aligned
This is a collection of I can statements created directly from the common core ela and math standards as well as the next generation science standards. The following areas are covered:Reading LiteratureReading Informational TextReading Foundational SkillsWritingSpeaking and ListeningLanguageOperations and Algebraic ThinkingNumbers and Operations in Base 10Measurement and DataGeometryFractionsPhysical ScienceEarth ScienceLife ScienceEngineering DesignAll of the I can statements come in two styles
STEM Novel Activity: The One and Only Ivan
This project combines all four aspects of STEM.S: Animal HabitatsT: Zoo ResearchE: Planning a ZooM: Area and Perimeter Calculations for ZooDirections This project combines all 4 parts of STEM. It is separated into 2 lessons. Lesson 1 combines science and technology. Lesson 2 combines engineering and math. I like to do both lessons over the course of a day. I use Lesson 1 during my language arts block and then Lesson 2 during math. SuppliesLesson 1: letter to class (can be copied off or
Build a Model House STEAM Activity-Measure Area, Perimeter, Volume and More!
Turn your classroom into a construction zone with this fun STEM measurement project! Measure length, width, height, area, perimeter, and volume using both standard and metric units. Video tutorials are included for self-directed or teacher-directed learning!This product includes the following:Teacher Materials:• 3rd Grade Common Core State Standards (those used in project) Overview with "I CAN" Statements• 4th Grade Common Core State Standards (those used in project) Overview with "I CAN" Statem
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3rd - 5th
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Thanksgiving Turkey Nest Challenge Engineering Activity
Thanksgiving Turkey Nest STEM ChallengeStudents will practice the Engineering Design Process with this hands-on STEM challenge building a turkey nest to safely catch a falling egg. A fun twist on the classic egg-drop challenge, this activity is an exciting way to foster critical thinking and team-building skills! An included bonus activity adds an additional theoretical design challenge and writing topic. Students must brainstorm and design a device to protect the newly laid turkey eggs from pre
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Grades:
3rd - 9th
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
...
Also included in: Fall & Halloween STEM Challenges Activity Bundle
Escape the Candy Factory No-Locks Breakout Easy Prep and Engaging
Are you looking for an Escape Room for a holiday - Valentine's Day or Halloween? Maybe an activity that uses candy? This math-based No Locks Escape Room has those features, but the best news is that it can be used for any day - not just holidays! NOTE: This Escape Room is available in money-saving bundles: Click here for the Escape the Candy Factory and Popcorn Volume STEM ChallengeClick here for the NoLocks Escape Room BundleIn this No Locks Escape Room students complete tasks to earn a method
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Valentine's Day No Locks Candy Escape and Puzzle Pack BUNDLE
Elf Christmas Activities | Themed Day | Christmas STEM activity
Elf-themed Christmas activities for an entire day of engaging lessons are all planned out for you with this fun product! Elf activities for reading, writing, language, social studies, science, and math are all included. Now includes an interactive digital version made for use with Google slides!!Your students will LOVE all the hands-on activities. You will love having meaningful, standards-based activities AND an entire day of instruction planned out for you! This product is perfect to use any
Grades:
3rd - 4th
NGSS:
3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: Christmas themed days BUNDLE | Elf Activities | Gingerbread Activities
4th Grade Choice Boards for Differentiation - ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies
Fourth grade teachers searching for engaging science, math, social studies, and ELA activities, look no further! This bundle includes 15 science choice boards , 15 social studies choice boards, 15 ELA choice boards, and 15 math choice boards. Choice boards are excellent for differentiating your instruction for ALL students, including intervention and enrichment students! These choice boards are perfect for reviewing and extending what you've taught in class. Printable and digital versions are bo
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Grades:
4th
Types:
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, 4-ESS1-1
, 4-PS3-3
, 4-LS1-2
, 4-PS3-1
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Project Based Learning Gingerbread House STEM
Are you ready for one sweet project? I love using Project Based Learning activities in my classroom! In this project students will plan, budget , design, build, write, and solve math problems about their gingerbread house. This hands on project allows for creative thinking and interdisciplinary teaching.Interdisciplinary options include:-Internet research worksheet-Reading passage-2 math worksheets-3 writing promptsNO PREPReady to print and use!This Project Based Learning Pack Includes the follo
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-1
Also included in: Project Based Learning GROWING Bundle
Volume Zoo - Math Activity and Animal Research Project
With this activity, your students will be able to combine their creativity with their Math and research skills! Challenge your students to create their own animal out of boxes and find the total volume of their creations. My students were engaged the entire time, and they learned so much about math, teamwork, and problem solving!_____________________________________________________________________________________________________Included in this product:-Volume Zoo Planning Page-Calculation pag
Area and Perimeter Activity | Holiday STEM Activity | Wrapping Paper Math
What is the best wrapping method that uses the least amount of paper? You will choose one of three methods available and learn how to wrap a gift. Then, you will unwrap the gift and find the area and perimeter of the paper, while comparing your results with your classmates. This quick, Engineering Design Process challenge is a great way to apply mathematical skills and also learn the art of wrapping a gift. =========================Use the Engineering Design Process in the holiday STEM activity
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: Technology & STEM Activities for Winter | Bundle
Perimeter and Measurement Hands On Building Activity
In this unique hands-on building activity, students will use paper, tape and a ruler to create a model of a house with specific metric system measurements. They will then be challenged to find the perimeter of the house. This lesson makes a great STEM project, homework assignment, or cooperative group activity that is great for all ages and abilities. Try this lesson for some end of the school year FUN!If you like this activity, try these!Design a Cargo Boat Lab ActivityUse a Balance to Measure
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Grades:
3rd - 7th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-1
Watershed Unit Plan with Lessons on making a working model includes Chesapeake
In this unit, students will be introduced to what a watershed is and how it relates to their life. They will read about watersheds and threats to a watershed, they will be introduced to new vocabulary, and they will create a watershed model.
This project based learning experience will involve students creating a model of a watershed. This model will include examples of the threats to watersheds which they have been learning about. It will be a workable model that will allow them to alter the la
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
STEAM Maker Challenge Bundle (A4 Size)
This bundle includes all you need for 6 STEAM explorations that can be used in a variety of ways, from 15-20 minute challenges to multiple-period explorations.Designed with emerging English language speakers in mind, these activities can be used in mainstream as well as bilingual classrooms, with learners from various backgrounds and levels of ability. They are also designed to introduce or reinforce different language objectives, such as the use ofComparative and superlative adjectivesSimple pr
Grades:
1st - 4th
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-2
, 2-PS1-2
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STEAM Maker Challenge Bundle (8.5 x 11)
This bundle includes all you need for 6 STEAM explorations that can be used in a variety of ways, from 15-20 minute challenges to multiple-period explorations.Designed with emerging English language speakers in mind, these activities can be used in mainstream as well as bilingual classrooms, with learners from various backgrounds and levels of ability. They are also designed to introduce or reinforce different language objectives, such as the use ofComparative and superlative adjectivesSimple pr
Grades:
1st - 4th
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-2
, 2-PS1-2
...
STEM Spring Challenges! (Spring Break & Easter Activities)
Keep students motivated with the One Week Spring STEM Challenge! This activity is perfect to keep students learning during Spring Break or Easter holidays. This calendar is based on our popular Summer and Winter Break Activity Calendars. Activities are straightforward and accessible to students of all levels with little or no supplies needed. Activities provide hands-on learning that will ignite students’ curiosity in exploring the world around us. The daily activities will incorporate math conc
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
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Also included in: Year-Round STEM Activity Calendar Bundle
Density mass volume homework, classwork, or quiz 4th 5th 6th 7th junior high
Great supplemental assignment to support density, mass, and volume. Could be used as homework, classwork, or a unit quiz. This would be a fine stand-alone assignment but was designed as a wrap-up homework assignment to accompany my density powerpoint lesson. That lesson includes a PowerPoint, Cornell notes, and a student foldable. If a more comprehensive lesson fits your needs view it HERE. Concepts covered in this lesson include the density triangle, density formula, solving for density, mass,
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Grades:
4th - 7th
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