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2nd grade reading laboratories
STEM Engineering Challenge Novel Pack ~ Hatchet, by Gary Paulsen
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, "Hatchet", by Gary Paulsen. There are five challenges included in this pack:
Paper Floatplane Challenge
Temporary Shelter Challenge
Critter Cam
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1st - 5th
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STEM Engineering Challenge Novel Pack ~ Charlotte's Web by E.B. White
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, "Charlotte's Web", by E.B. White. There are five challenges included in this pack:
Design a Pig Pen Challenge
Spider Web Message Challenge
Plas
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1st - 5th
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Fairy Tales STEM ~ STEM Engineering Challenge Five Pack ~ Fairy Tales Set #1
What teacher doesn't love fairy tales?
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 well known (and loved) fairy tales.
This STEM Challenge Pack is based on these fairy tales:
- Three Little Pigs
- Hansel and Gretel
- Jack and the Beanstalk
- Rapunzel
- Three Billy Goats Gruff
The engineering challenges in t
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1st - 5th
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STEM Engineering Challenge Five Pack ~ Tall Tales Set
What teacher doesn't love tall tales?
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 well known (and loved) tall tales.
This STEM Challenge Pack is based on these tall tales:
- Johnny Appleseed
- Pecos Bill
- John Henry
- Paul Bunyan
- Sluefoot Sue
The engineering challenges in this STEM five pack are:
John C
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1st - 5th
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STEM Engineering Challenge Picture Book Pack ~ The Polar Express
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, "The Polar Express", by Chris Van Allsburg. There are five challenges included in this pack:
Make a Bell Challenge
Gravity Sleigh Challenge
Train Bridge
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1st - 5th
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Pumpkin Jack Observation Log Book
This Pumpkin Jack observation Log will make it easy for your students to keep track of all the changes that Jack goes through. What's Included:4 Months of Weekly Observation Pages2 Log books will be printed per pageEach page includes:1.Weekly Log Entry Number2.Date3.Illustration/Observation Box4. Notes for students to record their observations.
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K - 8th
STEM Engineering Challenge Novel Pack ~ The Hunger Games by S. Collins
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 Hunger Games", by Suzanne Collins. There are five challenges included in this pack:
Bow and Arrow Challenge
Marshmallow Cannon Challenge
S
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1st - 5th
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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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Force and Motion of Gliding Ghosts Investigation
Can a ghost fly across the classroom using only air to power it? In this engaging scientific investigation, students will observe how the force of air causes a ghost to glide across the classroom. They will first observe how force can be used to move an object and identify different types of movement, such as moving in a circle, zig zag, and in a straight line. Once the students make initial observations about how the ghost moves, we can change some variables, make predictions, and do simple inv
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K - 3rd
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Also included in: Halloween Science Activities Bundle
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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Scientific Method Unit - 2nd Grade - Scientific Investigation - Science Intro
This scientific method unit is designed around VA Science SOL 2.1: The student will demonstrate an understanding of scientific and engineering practices. Students will learn and practice the steps of the scientific method.I have the steps in this order:1. Ask a Question2. Make an Observation3. Make a Hypothesis4. Do an Experiment5. Make a ConclusionThis 19-page unit includes: - Scientific method cut and paste sheet- Scientific method overview/study guide- Scientific method posters/anchor charts-
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1st - 3rd
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Science Clubhouse Workshop 1st Grade Compilation (All 10 lessons together)
The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) are a game-changer for science at the elementary level. They are performance standards – the students must “do science” in order to show attainment. Because they need to be worked into the very busy day in an elementary classroom, it is imperative the science standards be integrated with reading and writing workshops and not treated as a separate subject. The Science Clubhouse Workshop series does just that.
Science Clubhouse Workshop has carefully
Shadow Experiment: The Case of Peter's Shadow
This is a fun and engaging experiment for studying patterns of shadows or the scientific method.
Read aloud or have students read The Case of Peter's Shadow. This is about a detective who is called to the house of a child having a temper tantrum. The child has heard the story of Peter Pan's shadow and at noon thinks his shadow got away like Peter's. Detective Grimes comes up with an experiment to show him the movement of shadows. Students are asked to complete the experiment for themselves and
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2nd - 5th
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Halloween Science Activities Bundle
Looking for fun ways to connect science content to a holiday students love? This is an engaging set of Halloween science activities that your students are sure to enjoy! They can do activities and investigations on a variety of topics, including: echolocation, force and motion, our skeleton, and properties of matter. They will get to practice being little scientists, using lots of different process skills and tools throughout the lessons. There are also reading passages included for most topics.
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K - 5th
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Halloween Experiment Solids and Liquids: The Case of the Monster Slime (Oobleck)
This is a fun and engaging experiment for the week of Halloween or just when studying states of matter.
Read aloud or have students read The Case of the Monster Slime. This is about a detective who is called to a break in. There are two descriptions of the monster slime at the scene of the crime. Students are asked to observe the monster slime for themselves and decide who to believe. They record their findings on an observation sheet which is provided.
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-The Case of the Monster Slime
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1st - 7th
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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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Earth Day Activity Bundle Printable Digital Comprehension, Cut and Paste, Slime
Keep your second grade students learning while having fun on Earth Day! This bundle of 5 products is perfect for reviewing addition, subtraction, reading comprehension, and reducing, reusing, and recycling resources. Your 2nd grade students will LOVE the making slime activity too!If you like these resources,click here to follow my store!Here's what's included in this bundle:Earth Day 2 and 3 Digit Addition Boom Cards - Engaging Digital math practiceGet ready to blast off into math success with o
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2nd - 3rd
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Adaptations Experiment Bird Beaks: The Case of the Picky Parakeet
This is a fun and engaging experiment for studying animal adaptations.
Read aloud or have students read The Case of the Picky Parakeet. This is about a detective who is called to the house of Earl Byrd. He doesn't know what to do with his new parakeet that won't eat and is getting weak. Detective Grimes comes to the house and observes along with the local veterinarian Valerie. Detective Grimes completes an experiment and students are asked to complete the same one. They will need to record the
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2nd - 6th
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The Gingerbread Cowboy STEM Lab
Product Includes:-1 STEM lab included with cover page including directions and materials -Background information and real-world connections-Graphic organizer to compare books -Follows the Engineering & Design process-STEAM mini-poster to display in class or during labs
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PreK - 6th
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Ladybug Life Cycle
Perfect activity set for learning The Life Cycle of a Ladybug!
Includes:
Informative Reading Passage on The Life Cycle of a Ladybug
Assessment Graphic Organizer
Lab Activity (and video link)
Student Book (one with illustrations and one without so students can add their own)
Journal Anchor Chart (Black and White)
Teacher Poster (Color)
Teacher instructions for all activities
Here is a blog post I did on the product so you can see it in action!! My kids LOVED it!
Ladybug Product Blog Post!!
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2nd - 4th
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Book Talks For Elementary Students
The Power in Selling Books and Creating a Culture of Reading in our classrooms and schools start with Book Talks!Can elementary students Book Talk? YES!!I tell my students there is no wrong way to talk about books! But, do our elementary students need guidance, modeling and a process to help guide them when implementing book talks? YES!If you are looking for a mini lesson with support to begin book talks in your elementary classroom or library here is the steps and support in this product:Page 1
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1st - 6th
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"The Witches" by Roald Dahl STEM activity
If you are looking for a festive activity to create with your students during the fall season, look no further! This exciting STEM activity is based on the events found in the book "The Witches" written by Roald Dahl. I have created step by step directions for students to create their own "potions" just as The Grand High Witch did in "The Witches". After completing the STEM activity, students will then have the opportunity to design the name and purpose for their newly created potions. I persona
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2nd - 5th
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Science Clubhouse Workshop - 1st Grade: Nature’s Engineers
The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) are a game-changer for science at the elementary level. They are performance standards – the students must “do science” in order to show attainment. Because they need to be worked into the very busy day in an elementary classroom, it is imperative the science standards be integrated with reading and writing workshops and not treated as a separate subject. The Science Clubhouse Workshop series does just that. As a matter of fact, this lesson is als
Christmas Physical Properties Experiment: The Case of the Mixed-Up Materials
This is a fun and engaging experiment for studying the physical properties of materials and how to separate mixtures or the scientific method.
Read aloud or have students read The Case of the Mixed-Up Materials story. This is about a detective who is called to the North Pole to help a frantic elf. The elf made a mess of the materials he uses to make presents. He is behind and needs to quickly separate his materials. Detective Grimes figures out items that will help separate the materials. Stude
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2nd - 5th
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Elementary students just learning to read can practice the basics with some simple, fun phonics practice activities or small-group reading centers focused around sight words. Students in middle and high school can read novels and complete hands-on, interactive assignments that build their comprehension and critical thinking skills. With plenty of TPT resources at your fingertips, you can sharpen your student's reading skills in no time.
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Engaging reading activities can energize your students and foster a love of reading. Here are a few ideas for reading activities from our teacher-created resources that you can find on TPT and try in your classroom:
Interactive Phonics Activities
Use hands-on activities such as sorting, matching, or building words with manipulatives to help students recognize phonics patterns and learn word families.
Word Hunts
Encourage students to find specific words either in a text or around the classroom to help reinforce sight word recognition.
Reader's Theater
Bring short stories, books, poems, or plays you’re reading in class to life by assigning roles to students and having them act out scenes. This can help enhance fluency and comprehension.
Interactive Read-Alouds
Engage the class by pausing during read-alouds to discuss the story’s theme, reflect on a character’s motivations or actions, or to ask students questions.
Comparative Analysis
Explore different adaptations of the same story (book versus movie, classic version versus a modern retelling) to encourage analysis of interpretation and presentation. You can also pair texts that are similar in theme, like poems and songs.
By incorporating these (and other!) reading activities into your lesson plans, you can nurture a love for reading while enhancing comprehension, critical thinking, and communication skills.
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Students learn best when they're engaged! Sprinkle a little fun into your reading lessons by using manipulatives, pairing unusual texts like poems and short films together, or doing an escape room activity.
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