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Teaching a transportation unit and looking for a fun and no-prep transportation craft activity? These Transportation 3D crafts are a fun and hands-on craftivity for your kindergarten to 2nd grade students. These transportation crafts make for the perfect STEM activity for your learners as they cut out the templates and practice building the vehicles.

With our Transportation 3D Craft Activity, they'll have a ton of fun constructing six awesome vehicles: a taxi, fire truck, school bus, dump truck, van, and police car.

What is in this Transportation 3D Craft Activity Printable?

• 6 templates
• Sample images of each completed vehicle

What are the benefits of these Transportation 3D crafts?

• Fun and hands-on learning
• No-prep templates, just print and go!
• Great for creativity and imagination
• Helps with fine motor skills, spatial awareness and problem-solving abilities
• Fun STEM activity
• Perfect addition to transportation-themed lessons

What vehicles are included in this Transportation 3D crafts printable template for Kindergarten?

• Taxi
• Fire truck
• Dump truck
• School bus
• Van
• Police car

Using the Transportation 3D Craft templates printable:

• No-prep templates, with simple instructions.
• Your students will have to cut the templates and fold along the tabs.
• They can then marvel in amazement as the vehicles come to live with some glue to hold the templates together!

For more craftivity resources check out the links below:

• Community Helpers Craft Activity – Career Day Craftivity
• Number Sense Craft Activity – Kindergarten Back to School Math Center
• Winter Craft Handprint Activity – Winter Craftivity – Kindergarten Art
• Winter Scissor Skills Cutting Practice and Crafts – Fine Motor Skills
• Farm Animals 3D No-Prep Craftivity

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Looking for a quick and easy, yet fun and engaging last-minute activity for your science class? SOAR into STEM with this low prep hands-on, problem solving, cooperative learning, STEM Engineering Challenge Activity- "Acrobatic Paper Airplanes!"

Improve student engagement and get your middle school students involved in the engineering design process by conducting this student centered, any time engineering challenge. Great for a sub plan as well.

What's Included?

★ Clear and easy to follow editable Engineering Challenge slide show.

★ Optional class competition.

★ Quick Prep Info and Instructor Directions

★ NGSS SEPs aligned activity

How To Use This Resource?

★ This hands-on lab can be used with multiple age groups and requires 1 class period to complete.

★ This engineering challenge requires easy-to-access edible materials (paper, paper clips, tape!).

★ Use this as a scaffolded inquiry investigation or as an introduction to the engineering process.

Topics Covered:

★ Problem Solving in Cooperative Groups

★ Engineering Process

Nitty Gritty:

With this editable and printable product, students engage in the process of engineering and learn how to create quality engineering solutions. Buildable and testable engineering design solutions are the basis for any good engineering project or engineering fair. This activity allows for practice of important engineering process skills and higher order thinking.

This assignment is aligned with the Middle Years Program, Next Generation
and other International Science Standards for Engineering.

What other teachers have said about Super Star Science products:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Stephanie C.H. Loved it!! What an engaging engineering challenge to use in online school and with younger grades! This activity is so well explained and set up. The visuals are very clear and the instructions make it easy to use this challenge without much work ahead of time.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Sharon R. My students loved doing this hands on activity and seeing how school subjects work together, like math and science.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Britany O. This challenge is easy to use and very straightforward. Kids were excited to show what they created to, not only me, but the other students as well. I highly recommend!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Laurel D. What a great resource. I was able to modify it to fit my curriculum easily. I look forward to more resources from this author. Thanks!

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Check out a few of my other science and engineering resources.

*Static Electricity Stations Lab

*Science Careers & Fields Research Project- "Science 'Ology"

*The Rainbow Lab- Detailed Lab Procedures Practice

*Fun Video Claim, Evidence & Reasoning Analysis Activity Middle School

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This career unit gives students an introduction to the architecture and construction career cluster and what a career in this field would be like. This is perfect for a career, technology, CTE or business class.

The included PowerPoint presentation can be used by the teacher for whole class instruction, or provided to the students electronically (or as a printout) for them to review individually. Students use close reading skills with a short informational passage to learn about the career field and answer questions to use critical thinking skills and demonstrate their understanding. Two different puzzles are included to learn different jobs in the career and to reinforce vocabulary skills. A technology based research project is included to allow students to use critical thinking and creativity to further explore the career field by researching a famous building. Additionally, a group project to redesign the classroom that can be completed without student computer access is provided to simulate the career and allow students to utilize critical thinking skills and teamwork. Finally, a short reflection questionnaire gives students the opportunity to reflect and analyze their learning as they determine if this career field is of interest to them.

The project was created for grades 7-8 but could easily be used with high school students. The teacher can choose to use some or all of the provided lesson options included in this resource.

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

Files Included with this Lesson

• Teacher & Student Notes and Resources

• Introduction to Architecture & Construction Careers PowerPoint presentation (editable)

• Introduction to Architecture & Construction Careers Research Reading and Questions

• Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle (includes answer key)

• Job Type Word Search Puzzle (includes answer key)

• Technology based Creative Research Project Instructions and Rubric

• Architecture & Construction Redesign the Classroom Group Project Instructions and Rubric

• Architecture & Construction Career Reflection Questions (MS Word)

This lesson is a part of the bundle Exploring Careers: 16 Career Cluster Units BUNDLE

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Challenge your students to design and build a motorization kit for a teacher's cart. Everything that you need to start this project is included! The Problem Statement. Images of the Cart. Dimensions of the Cart. Brainstorming and Project Sheets. Step by Step instructional PowerPoint for students. Great project for end-of-year OR anytime!

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Are you ready for some STEM fun before Thanksgiving? This project is perfect to engage and challenge students while still addressing science standards.

Students will use their knowledge of simple machines to create a chain reaction machine to catch a turkey. Following the engineering design process, they'll ask, imagine, plan, create, test, improve, and reflect.

This challenge involves incorporating at least two simple machines and devising a way to interconnect them, enabling the trap to function independently.

Please note that this is the same design as the St. Patrick's Day Trap a Leprechaun Challenge.

Product Includes:

Table of Contents

6 Preparation Pages for Teachers:

• Sample timeline and preparation
• Teacher tips
• Example
• Possible Materials List
• Background information
• Turkey Cut-outs

5 Pages to Present the Challenge to Students:

• Challenge overview
• Science vocabulary
• Types of simple machines (2 pages)
• Requirements and restrictions

5 Pages for Students to Complete:

• Cover page
• Ask and imagine
• Plan and create page
• Test and improve page
• Reflection page

2 Writing Prompts

Other STEM Challenges Available:

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Build a Bridge STEM Challenge

Design a Marble Track STEM Challenge

Winter Sled and Slope STEM Challenge

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You can get a big bang for your buck with this resource! Think "Flat Stanley" of Science. Sammie Steam was designed to look like a cross between the scientist Albert Einstein and the artist Leonardo da Vinci. This packet contains many suggested Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math challenges. It was created with the purpose of getting families actively involved with their children by completing challenges that will have them all having fun! Sammie STEAM, the adventure dog, will become your students' companion as they complete these activities outside of the school day. This will help foster a strong home/school relationships! As the children complete the activities and share them with the class other students will eagerly join in! It is a perfect way to encourage the students to make connections from one academic area to the other. This package offers differentiated ways for the students to document their STEAM experience. Students are encouraged to use photography, artwork, writing, a log etc. This original challenge, created by the STEM to STEAM Trio, is aligned to the Next Generation Science and Common Core standards. STEM is great but STEAM is better.

Included in the packet:

Letter to the teacher detailing the project

Letter to the families with directions for completing the challenge

Sammie Steam (black/white and color)

Badges to glue on Sammie (black/white and color)

List of possible challenges for families to complete

Recording sheet

Writing paper (for primary and intermediate)

Completion Award (black/white and color)

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SOAR into STEM with this low prep hands-on, problem solving, cooperative learning, STEM Engineering Challenge Activity- "Farthest Flying Paper Airplanes!"

Improve student engagement and get your middle school students involved in the engineering design process by conducting this student centered, any time engineering challenge. Great for a sub plan as well.

What's Included?

★ Clear and easy to follow editable Engineering Challenge slide show.

★ Optional class competition.

★ Quick Prep Info and Instructor Directions

How To Use This Resource?

★ This hands-on activity can be used with multiple age groups and requires 1-2 class periods to complete.

★ This engineering challenge requires easy-to-access edible materials (paper, paper clips, tape).

★ Use this as a scaffolded inquiry investigation or as an introduction to the engineering process.

Topics Covered:

★ Problem Solving in Cooperative Groups

★ Engineering Process

Nitty Gritty:

With this editable and printable product, students engage in the process of engineering and learn how to create quality engineering solutions. Buildable and testable engineering design solutions are the basis for any good engineering project or engineering fair. This activity allows for practice of important engineering process skills and higher order thinking.

This assignment is aligned with the Middle Years Program, Next Generation and other International Science Standards for Engineering.

What other teachers have said about Super Star Science products:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Stephanie C.H. Loved it!! What an engaging engineering challenge to use in online school and with younger grades! This activity is so well explained and set up. The visuals are very clear and the instructions make it easy to use this challenge without much work ahead of time.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Sharon R. My students loved doing this hands on activity and seeing how school subjects work together, like math and science.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Britany O. This challenge is easy to use and very straightforward. Kids were excited to show what they created to, not only me, but the other students as well. I highly recommend!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Laurel D. What a great resource. I was able to modify it to fit my curriculum easily. I look forward to more resources from this author. Thanks!

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Check out a few of my other science and engineering resources.

*Static Electricity Stations Lab

*Science Careers & Fields Research Project- "Science 'Ology"

*The Rainbow Lab- Detailed Lab Procedures Practice

*Fun Video Claim, Evidence & Reasoning Analysis Activity Middle School

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*EZ Engineering Bundle

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Students love their phones and all the apps that are available for them! This lesson lets students research some of the most popular apps and learn more about the software engineers who created them, and then create an app of their own. A Microsoft PowerPoint presentation starts the lesson as students learn about how apps are designed. Next, students work individually, with a partner, or in small groups to research an assigned app and create a presentation in their choice of software (suggestions and web tutorials are included). Next, students present their findings to the class. Finally, students work together to create their own app, using App Inventor (free software from MIT). Links to teacher instructions for App Inventor set up (provided by MIT) are included in the provided teacher resources below. All files are fully editable, allowing the teacher to customize the lessons. Additional resources and extension lesson ideas include free sites for students to create their own mobile app.

Perfect for a technology, engineering, or business class, this project was created for grades 7-8 but could easily be adapted for older students.

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

Files Included with this Lesson

• Teacher & Student Notes and Resources

• Introduction to App Design & Creation PowerPoint Presentation (fully editable)

• App List for Assignment (fully editable in MS Word)

• Popular Apps and the Software Engineers(s) Who Designed Them – Individual Project Instructions, Expectations and Grading Rubric (fully editable in MS Word)

• Popular Apps and the Software Engineers(s) Who Designed Them – Partner/Team Project Instructions, Expectations and Grading Rubric (fully editable in MS Word)

• Project Sign Up Sheet – 3 versions: individual, partner and team (fully editable in MS Word)

• Creating an App in AppInventor – Project Expectations and Grading Rubric (fully editable in MS Word)

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This is a website design lesson wrapped around Simple Machines. I wanted my students to get the feel of WEB DESIGN without having to pay hosting fees...so, we used PowerPoint. I went through the process of setting up a PP as the website. We talk about links, images, web directory, etc. but we did it for FREE in PowerPoint. Once you activate the slideshow, it "feels" like a website. The kids loved it!

It is written for Simple Machines, but it could easily be rewritten for any topic in any class!

The directions for PowerPoint are on pages 3-4.

Your students will love this build a bridge STEM challenge! It is perfect to add some fun while still addressing science standards. Students will use the engineering design process to ask, imagine, plan, create, test, improve and reflect. Students will use simple recycled materials (easily adjusted for what you have on hand) to construct and test their own bridge.

Product Includes:

Table of Contents

3 Preparation Pages for Teachers:

• Sample timeline and preparation
• Teacher tips
• Background information

4 Pages to Present the Challenge to Students:

• Challenge overview
• Science vocabulary
• Types of bridges
• Requirements and restrictions

5 Pages for Students to Complete:

• Cover page (2 options)
• Ask and imagine
• Plan and create page (2 options)
• Test and improve page (2 options)
• Reflection page

1 Results Page

Also See:

Build a Boat STEM Challenge

Design a Marble Track STEM Challenge

Winter Sled and Slope STEM Challenge

Trap a Leprechaun STEM Challenge

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Are you searching for a highly engaging, versatile, any-time AWESOME set of activities related to the Nature of Science & Engineering? This GREAT science bundle includes some of my favorite Science and Engineering Process activities! Each Student Tested (and approved!)- ready-to-go product focuses on a different aspect of science or engineering.

In this bundle, you will find a time tested creativity & science research project, a high quality & visual procedures lab, an EZ and rewarding engineering challenge and much more! These activities focus on problem solving and cooperative learning. Many aspects are naturally differentiated for your students, as students research, create, build and learn at their own rate and level.

Improve student engagement and get your middle school students involved in science and engineering by conducting these student centered activities. Several of these activities are great for sub plans as well.

What's Included in this 11 Activities Bundle?

★ One of my most popular and creative science research projects- "Science- Ology"

★ The Rainbow Procedures Lab- a very clear and visual lab related to human error and following directions.

★ Hoop Glider Engineering Challenge. So much fun!

★ Student activities related to Science Process Skills & Lab Safety.

★ Clear and easy to follow, editable products in pdf and Google formats.

★ Optional class competition.

★ Quick Prep Info and Instructor Directions.

★ FREE "Science Current Events" bonus activity.

How To Use This Resource?

★ This bundle is filled with fun and interactive activities that enhance any scientific method or nature of science and engineering unit. The activities can be used with multiple age groups and EACH requires 1+ class periods to complete.

★ You can use these activities in one unit or spread out over a year.

★ Use these as scaffolded inquiry investigations or as introductions to the various parts of the science & engineering process.

Nitty Gritty:

With these editable and printable products, students engage in the processes of both science and engineering.

These activities are aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards for Science & Engineering.

What other teachers have said about Super Star Science products:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Stephanie C.H. Loved it!! What an engaging engineering challenge to use in online school and with younger grades! This activity is so well explained and set up. The visuals are very clear and the instructions make it easy to use this challenge without much work ahead of time.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Laurel D. What a great resource. I was able to modify it to fit my curriculum easily. I will be using this weekly, as our school goal is to improve reading across the curriculum. I look forward to more resources from this author. Thanks!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Ann H. This is one of the most original and creative project-based lessons I have seen. Students are highly engaged in the subject matter and produce some truly amazing presentations.

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*Marshmallow Catapults

*Water Cycle in a Baggie Project

*Static Electricity Stations Lab

*Magnetism One-Pager Project

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In this lesson, students learn about artificial intelligence as they complete a WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) to answer questions about the topic. A complete answer key is provided for easy grading, along with resources for both teachers and students. Two versions of the WebQuest are included to let teachers print the questions or to provide them digitally as an interactive page in an editable Microsoft PowerPoint file.  Next, students explore how music, pictures and words can be generated with artificial intelligence by completing a series of short, hands-on activities. Additionally, a word search puzzle (with answer key) is included to use for early finishers or as a part of the lesson.

This lesson was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in upper elementary as well.

Materials Required:

· Computers with Internet access for each student (or pair of students)

· Software such as Microsoft Word or Google Docs

Files included:

· Teacher & Student Resources

· WebQuest questions for students - print and digital versions (editable)

· WebQuest Answer Key (non-editable, .pdf)

· Creating Music, Art, & Words with Artificial Intelligence Project – Instructions, Handout, and Answer Key

· Word Search Puzzle (non-editable, .pdf)

· Word Search Puzzle Answer Key (non-editable, .pdf)

Approximate Lesson Duration:

· Introduction to the Lesson and WebQuest - 1 (50 minute) class period

· Creating Music, Art, and Words with Artificial Intelligence Student Project – 1.5 – 2 (50 minute) class periods

· Word Search Puzzle – 20-30 minutes

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Your students will love this winter sled and slope STEM challenge! It is perfect to add some fun before winter break while still addressing science and math standards.

Students will use the engineering design process to ask, imagine, plan, create, test, improve and reflect.

Students will use simple materials (easily adjusted for what you have on hand) to construct and test their own sled and slope.

Product Includes:

5 Preparation Pages for Teachers:

• Sample timeline and preparation
• Teacher tips
• Teacher background information
• Color character cut-outs
• Black and white character cut-outs

3 Pages to Present the Challenge to Students:

• Challenge overview
• Science and math vocabulary
• Requirements and restrictions

5 Pages for Students to Complete:

• Cover page
• Ask and imagine page
• Plan and create page
• Test and improve page
• Reflection page

Other STEM Challenges Available:

Build a Boat STEM Challenge

Build a Bridge STEM Challenge

Design a Marble Track STEM Challenge

Trap a Leprechaun STEM Challenge

Catch a Turkey STEM Challenge

Other Winter Activities Available:

Christmas Word Ladders

Santa's Workshop Mystery Math Challenge

Create a 3D Gingerbread House

Winter Math Logic Puzzles

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This GREAT middle school engineering bundle includes some of my favorite 1-2 day, EZ Hands-On Engineering Process Challenges! Each ready-to-go challenge focuses on problem solving and cooperative learning. Engineering challenges are naturally differentiated for your students, as they create and build at their own rate and level.

Improve student engagement and get your middle school students involved in the engineering design process by conducting these student centered, any time engineering challenges. Great for a sub plan as well.

What's Included?

★ 5 time-tested & proven 1-2 day engineering challenges for your kiddos!

★ Clear and easy to follow editable Engineering Challenge slide shows.

★ Optional class competitions.

★ Student Processing Sheets- editable and printable.

★ Quick Prep Info and Instructor Directions.

★ FREE "Choosing Good Engineering Solutions" bonus activity.

How To Use These Resources

★ These engineering activities can be used with multiple age groups and requires 1-2 class period to complete (each).

★ Use these activities as an introduction to the engineering process or as fun and educational breaks and challenges between traditional science units.

Topics Covered

★ Engineering

★ Engineering Design Process

★ Problem Solving

Nitty Gritty:

With this editable and printable product, students engage in the process of engineering and learn how to create quality engineering solutions. Buildable and testable engineering design solutions are the basis for any good engineering project or engineering fair. This activity allows for practice of important engineering process skills and higher order thinking.

This assignment is aligned with the Middle Years Program, Next Generation
and other International Science Standards for Engineering.

What other teachers have said about Super Star Science products:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Stephanie C.H. Loved it!! What an engaging engineering challenge to use in online school and with younger grades! This activity is so well explained and set up. The visuals are very clear and the instructions make it easy to use this challenge without much work ahead of time.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Sharon R. My students loved doing this hands on activity and seeing how school subjects work together, like math and science.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Britany O. This challenge is easy to use and very straightforward. Kids were excited to show what they created to, not only me, but the other students as well. I highly recommend!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Laurel D. What a great resource. I was able to modify it to fit my curriculum easily. I look forward to more resources from this author. Thanks!

★________________________________________★

Check out a few of my other science and engineering resources.

*Static Electricity Stations Lab

*Science Careers & Fields Research Project- "Science 'Ology"

*The Rainbow Lab- Detailed Lab Procedures Practice

*Fun Video Claim, Evidence & Reasoning Analysis Activity Middle School

Purchase a Bundle and SAVE!

*EZ Engineering Bundle

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The unusual and creative designs of Novelty Architecture are immediately interesting to middle school students. This lesson is perfect for an introduction to engineering, design, CAD, careers, advertising/marketing or history.

After a class discussion about the examples in the PowerPoint (and/or the additional examples in the resources section), students design their own functional building that meets the criteria for novelty architecture. They explore some of the potential problems in designing a building of this type and have the opportunity to utilize their creative skills as they find a unique way to create a building that looks like the company’s product or service.

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

Included with this Lesson

• Teacher Resources and Lesson Overview

• PowerPoint of examples of Novelty Architecture

• Project Expectations for Novelty Architecture Design (includes rubric)

My 7th and 8th graders love this project each year and I hope yours will too!

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Are you looking for an engaging unit for your 2nd and 3rd grade gifted and talented groups? This unit seamlessly integrates reading, writing, and STEM activities in a fun and engaging way!

Reading Adventures: Dive into the classic tale of The Three Little Pigs by reading the traditional version, the wolf's version, and other cultural versions. Encourage critical thinking and comprehension skills as students analyze and compare story elements.

Writing Journeys: Inspire creativity with hands-on writing activities that build upon the Three Little Pigs narrative. Students will craft their own versions of the story, exploring alternative endings and imaginative twists. Foster language development, vocabulary expansion, and writing proficiency guided by a writing checklist and rubric.

STEM Adventures: Unleash the power of STEM education by incorporating hands-on, project-based learning into the Three Little Pigs narrative. Students will become architects and engineers as they design and build sturdy houses to withstand the huffing and puffing of the infamous wolf (brought to life with a cut-out and hair dryer). Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills as this exciting STEM challenge brings the story to life.

Key Features:

1. Interdisciplinary Learning: Seamlessly integrate reading, writing, and STEM into one unit.
2. Critical Thinking Skills: Encourage analytical thinking through discussions, reflections, and creative activities that deepen understanding.
3. Collaborative Learning: Foster teamwork and communication with collaborative reading projects and group STEM challenges.

Transform your learning environment into a fun educational adventure with this Three Little Pigs unit. Ignite curiosity, build foundational skills, and cultivate a lifelong love for reading, writing, and STEM exploration!

Product Includes:

• Title Page
• Timeline
• Book Options
• 4 Story Maps
• Opinion Response Paper
• 2 Venn Diagrams
• Writing Checklist
• Writing Rubric
• Writing Paper
• STEM Challenge Teacher Notes
• STEM Challenge Overview
• STEM Challenge Requirements
• Pig Cut-Outs (color and black and white)
• Wolf Cut-Outs (color and black and white)
• STEM Challenge Student Cover
• STEM Challenge Student Ask and Imagine Page
• STEM Challenge Student Plan and Create Page
• STEM Challenge Student Test and Improve Page
• STEM Challenge Student Reflect Page

Other STEM Challenges Available:

Build a Boat STEM Challenge

Build a Bridge STEM Challenge

Design a Marble Track STEM Challenge

Winter Sled and Slope STEM Challenge

Trap a Leprechaun STEM Challenge

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Are you looking for an engaging, low prep activity to address engineering design process standards with your students? SAIL into STEM with this hands on, problem solving, cooperative learning, EZ Hoop Glider Challenge Activity! This download-and-teach slideshow requires simple materials (straws, paper & tape) and is perfect for all levels of student achievement. This makes an easy Sub Plan as well!

What's Included in this fun Engineering Challenge?

★ Clear and easy to follow editable Engineering Challenge slideshow.

★ Optional class competition. (Such Fun!)

★ Optional Student Processing Sheet- editable and printable.

★ Quick Prep Info and Instructor Directions

How To Use This Resource?

★ This hands-on activity can be used with multiple age groups and requires 1-2 class periods to complete.

★ This engineering challenge requires easy-to-access edible materials (3 x 5 notecards, straws, scissors, tape, paper clips!).

★ Use this as a scaffolded inquiry investigation or as an introduction to the engineering process.

Topics Covered:

★ Problem Solving in Cooperative Groups

★ Engineering Process

Nitty Gritty:

With this editable and printable product, students engage in the process of engineering and learn how to create quality engineering solutions. Buildable and testable engineering design solutions are the basis for any good engineering project or engineering fair. This activity allows for practice of important engineering process skills and higher order thinking.

This assignment is aligned with the Middle Years Program, Next Generation and other International Science Standards for Engineering.

What other teachers have said about Super Star Science products:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Stephanie C.H. Loved it!! What an engaging engineering challenge to use in online school and with younger grades! This activity is so well explained and set up. The visuals are very clear and the instructions make it easy to use this challenge without much work ahead of time.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Sharon R. My students loved doing this hands on activity and seeing how school subjects work together, like math and science.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Britany O. This challenge is easy to use and very straightforward. Kids were excited to show what they created to, not only me, but the other students as well. I highly recommend!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Laurel D. What a great resource. I was able to modify it to fit my curriculum easily. I look forward to more resources from this author. Thanks!

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Check out a few of my other science and engineering resources.

*Static Electricity Stations Lab

*Science Careers & Fields Research Project- "Science 'Ology"

*The Rainbow Lab- Detailed Lab Procedures Practice

*Fun Video Claim, Evidence & Reasoning Analysis Activity Middle School

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The “Physics of Windmills” project utilizes research skills, MS Word, and Sketchup (free CAD software download) to allow students to build skills in those programs along with skills in Internet research, reading, writing and critical thinking. In these projects, students research information about how windmills work and the physics behind them. They create a scale model drawing of a windmill using Sketchup (CAD) and then brainstorm with their team to determine the best design to build from recycled materials. Finally, they reflect on their learning and the dynamics of their team to complete the project.

The project was created for grades 7-8 but could easily be adapted for younger or older students.

Files Included with this Lesson

• Teacher Notes and Resources

• Windmill Project Overview & Expectations

• Windmill Research project (includes teacher key)

• Team Planning Sheet

• Team Sign Up Sheet

• Sketchup (CAD) drawing project expectations and rubric (Sketchup or another CAD program)

• Windmill Testing Score Sheet

• Written Reflection Assignment (MS Word or other word processing)

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Your students will love this build a boat STEM challenge! It is perfect to add some fun while still addressing science standards. Students will use the engineering design process to ask, imagine, plan, create, test, improve and reflect. Students will use simple materials (easily adjusted for what you have on hand) to construct and test their own boat that floats even when weight is added.

Product Includes:

4 Preparation Pages for Teachers:

• Sample timeline and preparation
• Teacher tips
• Teacher background information
• Student examples

4 Pages to Present the Challenge to Students:

• Challenge overview
• Science vocabulary
• Types of boat hulls
• Requirements and restrictions

5 Pages for Students to Complete:

• Cover page
• Ask and imagine page
• Plan and create page (2 options)
• Test and improve page (2 options)
• Reflection page

Results Page

Also See:

Winter Sled and Slope STEM Challenge

Design a Marble Track STEM Challenge

Build a Bridge STEM Challenge

Trap a Leprechaun STEM Challenge

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