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Preschool engineering unit plans
Force and Motion Kindergarten, push and pull, how things move, force, gravity
Force and Motion Kindergarten- motion, push and pull, how things move, force, gravity ⭐Force and Motion Learning Activities to Engage Your Learners: These Five Days' worth of learning activities for Force and Motion are must-have for Kinders and young learners! If you are talking about movement and motion- we have you covered! Each specific lesson plan in this 40-page+ guide comes with specific topics and hands-on activities, visual support to guide learning, and so much more!This unit is a comp
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PreK - 1st
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Also included in: Science Mini Bundle Two Motion, Lights, Space, Landforms, Arctic Animals
Next Generation Science Kindergarten-Complete Year Lessons Bundled
Go to http://sciencekindergarten.weebly.com/weeks-1-9.htmlClick and teach. There is a 13 page (out of 280) preview. This includes a complete list of tub supplies. 18 Weeks of Lessons! 90 Daily Lessons! All the NGSS standards covered. If you alternate science and social studies, this is the entire year!18 Weeks of Science Lessons, Handouts, and Simple Projects, Activities; Activities to make Teaching Science the Next Generation Science SO Easy! Be finished with your NGSS science alignment!
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PreK - K
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-PS3-1
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, K-ESS3-1
...
FUN Kindergarten First, Second Grade, Introduction to Technology Unit! 6 lessons
This is a fantastic computer technology unit of work for Kindergarten, but also adaptable for PreK, Grade 1, 2 and 3!Each lesson has an EDITABLE written lesson plan, a presentation, and a worksheet to complete. There are many digital activities too. Students can complete these using iPads or other devices.The lessons include:Technology all around us - What is technology, where can we find it, how is it used?Technology Development - How has technology changed over time? What would it be like to n
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PreK - 3rd
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Scratch JR - 6 lesson Unit - Fun Technology STEM Digital Resources
In this excellent unit aimed at elementary students, particularly those in Kindergarten or a little older. Students are introduced to simple block coding using the Scratch Jr app. This is available for iPad, tablet, phone, computer or mac.This unit can be taught standalone or in conjunction with the prior computer thinking unit, which helps students learn the various skills need to think like a coder.Students work through the following lessons.L1 - What is coding? This builds on from the compute
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PreK - 4th
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Computational Thinking Unit 5 Technology Lessons Kindergarten First Second Grade
In this FUN, EDITABLE 5 lesson unit - students learn important skills that help them think like a computer.Computational Thinking Skills are all the rage as a precursor to coding. These skills help us as we learn to interact with technology and later think about how to program it.Lesson 1 - An introduction to computational thinking and DECODINGLesson 2 - Problem SolvingLesson 3 - An introduction to AlgorithmsLesson 4 - LEGO DUPLO Algorithms (You will need some LEGO or DUPLO kits with instruction
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PreK - 3rd
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Kindergarten: Forces & Slide Collisions - NGSS-Aligned Complete Curriculum
This is our complete guide to teaching physics through playground slide collisions. This is a top-rated NGSS forces and motion unit which as been used in many districts across the country. Teachers and students alike have enjoyed learning about pushes and pulls, ramps, energy transfer, and gravity. This research-backed unit incorporates three-dimensional learning sequences and focuses on equity and collaborative learning opportunities for all students. The engaging lessons, activities, and expe
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PreK - 2nd
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STEAM Advent Calendar - Christmas
This pack contains 24 fun STEAM activities:1. Sweet Christmas tree2. Elf measurement3. Tape painting4. Christmas Sensory Game5. The candy cane experiment6. Hot chocolate – sink or float game7. Christmas stars8. Christmas scavenger hunt9. Crystal candy cane10. Fly Rudolph, fly!11. Jumping tinsel12. Christmas countdown13. Washer Christmas tree14. Binary ornaments15. Christmas picture patterns (size, shape, rotation)16. Pinecone magic17. Christmas bubble bath playdough18. Santa’s parachute19. Cup-t
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PreK - 3rd
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Architecture: Question of the Day *NEW Pre-K Creative Curriculum
I whipped up a thrilling document for the NEW * Pre-K Architecture Study under the Creative Curriculum, complete with a 4-week exploration, daily Question of the Day, and loads of vibrant pictures!***The study comes with photo cards for some questions. They are NOT included.
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PreK - K
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Kindergarten STEAM/STEM Forces and Motion Unit
NGSS aligned Forces and Motion STEAM/STEM unit for kindergarten. This unit contains 4 lessons that will engage your students in a hands-on, play-based learning approach to teaching science. Included you will find 4 lesson plans with step-by-step instructions, 4 presentations (2-4 slides in each) to introduce each lesson, and any necessary handouts (though there won't be many of these since we are playing after all!). Created for a makerspace setting where each class comes once a week for 30-4
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PreK - K
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K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, K-PS2-2
, K-PS2-1
STEAM: Build a Bear Bridge
In this engineering challenge students will build a bridge to hold the specified number of bears. The lesson includes student and teacher directions, sentence stems, discussion questions, and an extension for learners who complete the task quickly. Great for PreK-grade 8 students.
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PreK - 8th
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K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
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STEAM: Light Circuit Diode
This STEAM lesson/ unit follows the claim, evidence, reasoning process. Students will learn about energy transfer using light diodes and batteries, and relate it to other forms/ systems of energy transfer. Great for K-12 students.
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PreK - 12th
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MS-PS3-4
, 4-PS3-4
, MS-PS3-2
, 4-PS3-3
, MS-PS3-3
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STEAM, Engineering Design Process: Build A...
This multi-day unit focuses on creating a design or prototype to meet the needs of a specific group for a specific purpose. Learners will then practice the "Improve" step of the engineering design process as they learn they must alter one need of their design in the second part of the unit. This STEAM unit would work well for preK-adult learners, and could be used for professional development. The step by step instructions for teachers and students are included, as well as the prototype workshee
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
...
STEAM, Engineering Design Process: Building Challenge
This 4-slide STEAM lesson/ unit focuses on the engineering design process, perseverance, and problem solving. Students will use a teamwork worksheet (included, which can be used for any future teamwork activities/ learning) and discussion to build a prototype to solve a problem. The entire lesson can be re-used with a different building challenge, or purchase my "building challenge with options" lesson.
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
...
STEAM: Longest Link Chain
The Longest Link STEAM activity can be completed in one, two, or three lessons. I recommend using it to practice teamwork, classroom behavior routines, and the engineering design process. This lesson can be used preK-grade 12. Includes the lesson steps for students and teacher, material list, and engineering design process worksheet.
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
...
STEAM: Magnets
This STEAM lesson/ unit works well with a claim, evidence, reasoning STEAM structure. A claim, evidence, reasoning worksheet is included, as well as sentence frames. Students explore and learn about magnets and come to a generalization after upon completion of this lesson. Includes student and teacher directions, vocab, sentence frames, and a worksheet.
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PreK - 8th
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K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
...
STEAM, Engineering Design Process: Building Challenge with Options
This STEAM lesson/ unit works for any grade level, including for professional development or higher education. Learners will work as engineers as they create a prototype to solve a problem. There are three different building challenges. You could use this lesson once where students choose which of the three they prefer, or assign to differentiate. You could also have students complete all three challenges over multiple days. Includes the step-by-step instructions for teachers and students, mater
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
...
Gingerbread Fun! - ELA, Math, and STEM Activities
Bring the joy of the holiday season to life with these delightful printable Gingerbread House coloring pages. Perfect for kids, these charming illustrations capture the essence of Christmas and the sweetness of gingerbread houses.Inside this set, you’ll find a collection of 10 unique coloring pages, each designed on A4-sized paper (8.5″x11″) for easy printing. These pages are thoughtfully crafted to provide hours of creative and festive entertainment for children.With this downloadable PDF file,
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PreK - 8th, Staff
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STEAM Club - 9 LOW PREP Science Experiments for All Ages
Students of any grade level will love these experiments! Simple directions and low prep make these a great activity for any day! Use them as a curriculum for an after school or extracurricular club, or use them as part of your day!Includes 9 themed lessons & experiments:~ Stages of Matter (Slime)~ Pressure (Coke & Mentos)~ Sound (Oobleck)~ Architecture (Bridges)~ Molecular Attraction (Milk Painting)~ Density (Lava Lamps)~ Gravity (Bouncy Balls)~ Reactions (Elephant Toothpaste)~ Plate Tec
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PreK - 8th
Sneezy the Snowman Literacy Based Winter STEAM
Using literacy is a great way to drive your STEM/STEAM lessons and integrate learning for your students. Sneezy the Snowman is a great book that can be used in the winter, and this product has everything planned for you. This product includes a teacher reading guide for before, during, and after reading, several reading activities with think sheets, a detailed STEM/STEAM lesson with recording sheets for students to log the engineering process throughout the lesson as they build a snowman. This l
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PreK - 5th
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Sink or Float Google Slides
In this unit, students will learn about how object sink or float in water. They will also use recycled items to build a boat that will flat for 30 seconds.
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PreK - 1st
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K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
Rolling Pumpkins - STEAM
This is a STEAM unit on incline planes and ramps using pumpkins. It will allow your students to learn through hands - on interaction with pumpkins. This is a great way to engage your students. My students LOVE this activity.A Little About MeI have been teaching for 32 years total and the last 20 in kindergarten. I love creating new activities for my students all the time. I am constantly trying to make activities better to meet all of the changing needs of my students. I wish some days I could
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PreK - 3rd
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K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
STEAM: Earthquake Building Design
This STEAM lesson contains at least 5 days of lessons for your students to create a building that will withstand an earthquake. The slides contains definitions, videos, objective, material list, steps, and discussion questions.
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PreK - 10th
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Engineering and Design Activity for Kindergarten
This is a simple and fun five week unit of work where children explore the properties of different materials in order to design a raincoat for a teddy bear. Perfect for Science and Engineering lessons! Students investigate different materials, then use their knowledge to design a raincoat for their teddy. Students then test and evaluate the effectiveness of the raincoat they have made. This pack includes a five week plan, assessment sheet, editable parent letter, worksheets and examples. Check o
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PreK - 2nd
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
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
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