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Preschool science projects for Google Apps
Wind Direction-Let's Engineer a Windsock Google Slideshow
Want a lesson that is laid out for you step by step on the smartboard? This is a guided lesson that will take you from start to finish as you teach your students all about wind direction and engineering a windsock. The big engineering question you will assign your students is, "Can you create a weather instrument that can help you know which way the wind is blowing?" A worksheet is included with answers. Visuals and explanations on each slide to help you teach.This lesson can be used for digit
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PreK - 2nd
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, K-ESS3-2
Solar System Activities for Preschoolers
Embark on an out-of-this-world journey with our “Celestial Explorations: Solar System Activities for Preschoolers.” This comprehensive package includes engaging activities such as “Solar System Shuffle,” “Planet Profiles Challenge,” “Lunar Exploration Quest,” “Moon Phase Mastery,” “Artist’s Lunar Odyssey,” “Orbital Order Collage,” and “Cosmic Word Hunt.”Activity Highlights: Solar System Shuffle: Sort planet name cards in a dynamic and educational game. Planet Profiles Challenge: Dive into short
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PreK
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Also included in: LIFETIME Whole Shop Bundle & Lifetime Updates, Mega Bundle, Entire Shop
Leaf Texture Rubbing Art Project - Elementary Art Lesson - Fall Activity
This is a beautiful fall time art lesson, just gather up some leaves and start creating! This Google Slide presentation has all the steps you need to create a fall texture leaf rubbing! This lesson teaches about:ShapeColorTexture This lesson is great for:Elementary art teachersSquare 1 Art or other school art fundraiserGeneral education teachers looking to add more art to their curriculumHomeschooling families This lesson includes: Google Slide Presentation2 read aloud books (video)Materials nee
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PreK - 3rd
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Ocean Inquiry: A Project Approach
Product Description"Ocean Inquiry" is a resource designed to help you navigate and support an inquiry about the things you discover and wonder about the ocean. It connects to core academic areas while promoting exploration and discovery. It’s easy to follow, giving you thought provoking questions and interactive play centres which may lead to the next inquiry or more questions to research and find answers to. It’s about learning by doing! This resource includes: Remember, this is a guide and you
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PreK - 1st
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All About Weather Project Based Learning Google Slides™ Lessons
This All About Weather Project Based Learning Google Slides™ Lessons is the perfect science lesson plan bundle for Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade classrooms that incorporate project based learning! It includes 14 days of lessons, each one focusing on a different weather type, an intro lesson on what a community is, and an end of the the project review lesson. It references activities that can be found in the All About Weather Project Printables & Centers or in the All About Weather Proje
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PreK - 1st
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Rain Makes Rainbows Watercolor Project - Elementary Art Lesson - Rainbow Art
Here is a cute lesson to teach students about rainbow and rainbow order! This Google Slide presentation has all the steps you need to start creating. This lesson teaches about:LineShapeColorDrawing with basic shapesWax resist Watercolor techniques Weather This lesson is great for:Elementary art teachersSquare 1 Art or other school art fundraiserGeneral education teachers looking to add more art to their curriculumHomeschooling families This lesson includes: Google Slide PresentationRead aloud
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PreK - 3rd
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Gingerbread Man STEM Challenge
Ready for a STEM Challenge for a holiday classic? The Gingerbread Man STEM Challenge poses the question to learners ‘How could the Gingerbread Man get across the river?’. Learners can come up with any prototype…bridge, boat, etc. The Google Slide Show will walk you and your learners through the activity, including a video of the read aloud. Slide show also has timer with music, materials slide, and ideas on how to text your prototype. Be sure to pick up the free STEM Notebook paper from my shop
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PreK - 5th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Scarecrow Gratitude STEM Challenge (Thanksgiving)
A fun Thanksgiving themed STEM challenge with a focus on gratitude! Check out this fun design challenge. Learners listen to the classic read aloud Scarecrow by Cynthia Rylant. Learners see how the scarecrow provides for everyone...let's do something nice for the Scarecrow to show our gratitude! Learners will make a nest for the crows to hang on Scarecrow so that they do not have to sit on his arms. Materials for this challenge are flexible; I used natural materials such as leaves, sticks, st
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PreK - 2nd
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
Turkey Hideout STEM Challenge (Thankgsiving)
A fun Thanksgiving themed STEM challenge for all ages! Check out this fun design challenge. Learners will create a hideout for their turkey so that it doesn't get eaten for Thanksgiving! They will use base-ten blocks to build their shelter. Have a great discussion about base-ten blocks and what they are used for. If you are looking for more of a math focus, check out this same lesson that integrates place value! The Google Slideshow will walk you and your learners through the activity, includi
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PreK - 4th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
Monarch Symmetry Painting - Butterfly Art Activity - Elementary Spring Lesson
This lesson is wonderful for teaching about a Monarch butterfly, symmetrical painting techniques and cutting skills. This Google Slide Presentation has all you need to start creating! This lesson teaches about:ShapeDrawing/painting with basic shape and lineMonarch Butterflies and life cycle Symmetry Color scheme This lesson is great for:Elementary art teachersGeneral education teachers looking to add more art to their curriculumHomeschooling familiesThis lesson includes: Google Slide Presentati
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PreK - 5th
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Plant Model Project [TAKE-HOME]
This task includes a parent handout, which contains a checklist for this at-home project. It also includes a rubric for grading. This is 100% editable! This task perfectly coordinates with GSE science standards.
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PreK - 3rd
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K-2-ETS1-2
, 1-LS1-1
Engineering Stories & STEAM: "I Will Take a Nap"
Stories & STEAM is a combination of a book discussion followed by a STEAM challenge. This Stories & STEAM is inspired by Mo Willems' book collection, Elephant & Piggie's "I Will Take a Nap". This STEAM activity contains an engineering challenge centered around the key problem the character encounters in the story. We perfectly paired an engineering with this book! Students will build a bed for Gerald to take a nap in. We included an extra challenge and figurine as well, build a bed
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PreK - 3rd
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
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Interactive Virtual Field Trip: Making Ice Cream! (For 1st Grade)
Students learn how to make ice cream. They go to a farm for the milk. Then, they go to a factory to combine the milk with other ingredients. Finally, they go to a store where they can build an ice cream.There are a lot of activities built into the virtual field trip every minute or two to keep a younger student engaged. At the end of the virtual field trip, there are videos on how to draw ice cream and a milkshake.
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PreK - 3rd
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April Monthly Family Project
This document includes a newsletter to parents for a recyclable project also including a sheet that shows examples for this project. The project is asking students to create inventions/objects with recyclable materials. Great way to combine an art project with learning about Earth Day!
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PreK - 3rd
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STEM Challenge: Build a Penguin Slide (Lower El)
In this STE(A)M challenge, students will follow the engineering design process to create a slide for a penguin at the zoo. Once dropped from the top, the penguin must be able to make it down the slide without getting stuck. This lesson is highly adaptable and built to suit a large variety of teaching situations with options for...30 minute class periods45-60 minute class periodsMultiple class sessions (LOW PREP!)Limited material optionsExtensive material optionsVarious grade levels from PK-5th g
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Grades:
PreK - 2nd
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, 1-LS1-1
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 2-PS1-2
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Also included in: STEM Challenge: Build a Penguin Slide - BUNDLE (PK-5)
Teambuilding: Are Two Heads Better Than One?
First Week of School Activity Use this activity in the first few weeks of school to help build teamwork and collaboration in your classroom. Student will work as an individual, partner and group to see how many animals they can think of in a given time. Student engagement is very high for this activity! THEY LOVED DOING THIS!
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PreK - 12th
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STEM Challenge: Seed Spreader & Plant Grower
In this STE(A)M challenge, students will follow the engineering design process to create a quick and easy way to spread seeds over a large area. Student seed spreaders must be able to hold at least 25 seeds and spread them evenly over a garden!This lesson is highly adaptable and built to suit a large variety of teaching situations with options for...30 minute class periods45-60 minute class periodsMultiple class sessions (LOW PREP!)Limited material optionsExtensive material optionsVarious grade
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Grades:
PreK - 3rd
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NGSS:
1-LS1-1
, K-ESS3-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, K-ESS3-2
, 3-5-ETS1-1
...
Design Thinking Process Rubric *Digital and Editable Version*
Easily assess student use of a design process with this fully editable rubric! This no prep tool uses first person language to facilitate student self-reflection in addition to formative or summative assessment. This file can downloaded as a PDF or used as a digital rubric with functioning checkboxes through your LMS or Google Docs.This product also includes possible standards for each criterion to support you in standards based learning! This is not required to use the rubric, but available sho
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PreK - 8th
Also included in: Open Ended STEAM Bundle
Shark Tank STEM
This shark tank STEM activity is perfect for the end of year or to pair with a thematic unit about ocean animals. Students are tasked with the challenge to build a tank that will hold a shark and stay standing for at least 30 seconds. Supplies needed to make the tank:MarshmallowsToothpicksPlaydoughStraws Tape Scissors
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PreK - 6th
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The Gingerbread Man STEM Workbook
Reading & STEM Read - The Gingerbread Man
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PreK - 3rd
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GROUP PROJECT MANAGEMENT TOOLS: Project Rubrics
Included are a selection of rubrics designed to help you manage and grade group projects in your classroom.INCLUDED: Teacher evaluation rubric to help you clearly communicate project expectations to your students and justify grades.Peer evaluation rubric to hold students accountable to their group members.Roles assigned to group members make for clear group responsibilities. Sample and blank rubrics included.BENEFITS: Take the subjectivity out of grading. Using a rubric will make your grading
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: RUBRIC MANIA!!!
STEAM Paper Sculpture Engineering Process Unit
Create paper sculptures while exploring the engineering process and attachment techniques! This editable unit plan covers creating flanges and fitted slots; using tabs, threading, and brads; and using the engineering design process to apply them. This unit is designed to take 6-8 forty minute classes. Combine or shorten lessons to fit your time frame! This product is great for any STEAM class, for developing fine motor skills, or as a STEAM challenge!This file includes editable full unit plan us
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PreK - 5th
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Also included in: Engineering Process Project Bundle
Sloth Virtual Bitmoji Digital Library/Book Room
Students can listen to fiction and non fiction book, draw, take a virtual field trip, and learn a sloth song! Students will love "hanging out" with sloths while listening to great books with wonderful messages. Editable!
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PreK - 3rd
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Holiday STEM Building Activity
This WEEK LONG, OPEN ENDED project will have your class. - Setting goals, developing a plan, building, reflecting and having so so so much FUN!Accompanying Activities include: Primary: writing template for observations, graphic organizers, writing prompts Narrative, Descriptive, Procedural and Reflection prompts. Junior/ Intermediate: Lab Report graphic organizer, Writing PromptsScience: StructuresMath: Volume, Area, Surface AreaLanguage: Narrative, Descriptive, Procedural
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PreK - 8th
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Also included in: Holiday STEM Building Activities Bundle
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