2nd Grade Engineering Resources

ELA/STEAM Activity for How to Catch a Snowman

By A Teachers Sidekick

How to Catch a Snowman by Adam Wallace and Andy Elkerton, is a fictional winter story about kids trying to catch a clever snowman. The book lends itself to many ways to integrate STEAM, ELA, Math, and even Science activities to accompany the book. In this product, there are activities centered around STEAM, and ELA. You will need to get some supplies for students to build for the STEAM part and you can either build (or buy) a snowman yourself for the kids to try to trap or have them build one. (I would recommend things like bathroom paper tubes, pipe cleaners, and things like that).

Students will first read the book as a whole class and then focus on some story elements from the story. Once they have completed that, they will begin creating a plan to catch the snowman! (I would recommend having the students in groups). Then once students have completed their plan, they can then begin building their trap to catch the snowman. They will then test it and once they test it, they will complete the form that has them reflect on their build.

I always begin the activities the week before Christmas break as a way to help keep students engaged during the crazy week as they get ready for Christmas. I then return to the book when we get back from break to help refocus my students into the routine of school. I hope you enjoy these activities.

$3.00

STEM Activities Desert Survival STEAM Challenge for Elementary Kids

By Teaching Dinos

Kids will LOVE this silly Desert Survival STEM / STEAM activity based on a loose storyline where they will need to survive in the desert with their dog, Pickles! Pair these problem solving task cards with the no-prep STEAM / STEM printable worksheets for a great back to school resource. Include them in your Makerspace, STEM bins, morning tubs, centers, as a reward, or as an activity for early finishers. Perfect for classrooms, homeschool, and even parents looking for fun, adventure-filled learning-based activities for their children.

What’s Included:

✅12 STEM / STEAM Challenge Task Cards (2 pgs)
✅STEAM Worksheets - 4 options for differentiation (4 pgs)
✅How to Use this Resource (1 pg)
**✅Instructions (**1 pg)
✅Materials Ideas (1 pg)
✅Discussion Questions (1 pg)
✅Self & Teacher Assessment Rubrics (2 pgs)
✅Extension Activity Ideas (1 pg)
✅Cover, TOU, Credits
✅Black & White version

✅Easel Assessments:
►STEAM Worksheet - fill in the blank (1 pg)
►Self Assessment Rubric (1 pg)

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⚡⚡ This resource is part of a larger STEM/STEAM bundles!

Save 25% by purchasing the PRINTABLE BUNDLE HERE.

Need BOTH Print and Google Slides? Save more than 30% by purchasing the GOOGLE & PRINT BUNDLE HERE, and get a Bonus pack of STEM Posters with your purchase! ⚡ ⚡

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How can you use this resource?

(More ideas included in your download)

Build all the task cards in one sitting. This typically takes 1 – 2 hours to complete the set.

Have the task cards available alongside STEM and STEAM bins, makerspaces, centers, tubs, busy boxes, morning baskets, or available for early finishers to complete using any available materials. Students can even draw their creations instead of building them!

Use one card a day during morning time. Have students fill out a STEAM / STEM worksheet with some of the challenges that require more problem solving and creativity.

Use them for public speaking practice. Allow students to build as many cards as predetermined, followed by show and tell with the class, or their families. Use the Discussion Questions to help guide this portion. Students can practice speaking and listening skills, using loud and clear voices, and giving full attention to the speaker. Encourage students to ask questions to their classmates.

Perfect for partner or group work! Allow students to work with partners, or in groups with specific roles as they problem solve together.

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Why do I think you will love this product, and what makes my challenge set unique?

I love silly stories that bring humor and adventure to life for kids, but that also force them to use their imaginations in fun and exciting ways. This challenge task set does exactly that through the loose wacky stories where they are the main character! Silly scenarios, adventure and disaster, problem solving, and learning, are all part of the experience when completing these challenges.

✈️The only rule is to HAVE FUN and allow those imaginations to soar!

⚠️This is not an editable document.**
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You may also be interested in these:

⭐Adventure STEM Building Challenge Task Cards BUNDLE for Elementary Students

⭐ BUNDLE of 90 Days Silly STEM and STEAM Challenges Distance Learning and PDF

⭐The Wild Robot Building Brick Challenge Task Cards

⭐30 Days of STEM | STEAM Silly Building Challenges | Distance Learning | SET 1

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STEM Activities Scuba Diving with Sharks STEAM Challenge for Elementary Kids

By Teaching Dinos

Kids will LOVE this silly Scuba Diving with Sharks STEM / STEAM activity based on a loose storyline where students take customers out on scuba diving adventures! Pair these problem solving task cards with the no-prep STEAM / STEM printable worksheets for a great back to school resource. Include them in your Makerspace, STEM bins, morning tubs, centers, as a reward, or as an activity for early finishers. Perfect for classrooms, homeschool, and even parents looking for fun, adventure-filled learning-based activities for their children.

What’s Included:

✅12 STEM / STEAM Challenge Task Cards (2 pgs)
✅STEAM Worksheets - 4 options for differentiation (4 pgs)
✅How to Use this Resource (1 pg)
**✅Instructions (**1 pg)
✅Materials Ideas (1 pg)
✅Discussion Questions (1 pg)
✅Self & Teacher Assessment Rubrics (2 pgs)
✅Extension Activity Ideas (1 pg)
✅Cover, TOU, Credits
✅Black & White version

✅Easel Assessments:
►STEAM Worksheet - fill in the blank (1 pg)
►Self Assessment Rubric (1 pg)

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⚡⚡ This resource is part of a larger STEM/STEAM bundles!

Save 25% by purchasing the PRINTABLE BUNDLE HERE.

Need BOTH Print and Google Slides? Save more than 30% by purchasing the GOOGLE & PRINT BUNDLE HERE, and get a Bonus pack of STEM Posters with your purchase! ⚡ ⚡

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How can you use this resource?

(More ideas included in your download)

Build all the task cards in one sitting. This typically takes 1 – 2 hours to complete the set.

Have the task cards available alongside STEM and STEAM bins, makerspaces, centers, tubs, busy boxes, morning baskets, or available for early finishers to complete using any available materials. Students can even draw their creations instead of building them!

Use one card a day during morning time. Have students fill out a STEAM / STEM worksheet with some of the challenges that require more problem solving and creativity.

Use them for public speaking practice. Allow students to build as many cards as predetermined, followed by show and tell with the class, or their families. Use the Discussion Questions to help guide this portion. Students can practice speaking and listening skills, using loud and clear voices, and giving full attention to the speaker. Encourage students to ask questions to their classmates.

Perfect for partner or group work! Allow students to work with partners, or in groups with specific roles as they problem solve together.

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Why do I think you will love this product, and what makes my challenge set unique?

I love silly stories that bring humor and adventure to life for kids, but that also force them to use their imaginations in fun and exciting ways. This challenge task set does exactly that through the loose wacky stories where they are the main character! Silly scenarios, adventure and disaster, problem solving, and learning, are all part of the experience when completing these challenges.

✈️The only rule is to HAVE FUN and allow those imaginations to soar!

⚠️This is not an editable document.**
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You may also be interested in these:

⭐Adventure STEM Building Challenge Task Cards BUNDLE for Elementary Students

⭐ BUNDLE of 90 Days Silly STEM and STEAM Challenges Distance Learning and PDF

⭐The Wild Robot Building Brick Challenge Task Cards

⭐30 Days of STEM | STEAM Silly Building Challenges | Distance Learning | SET 1

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LET'S CONNECT!

Follow Teaching Dinos on Pinterest HERE

Follow Teaching Dinos on Instagram HERE
Check out the Teaching Dinos Blog HERE

Please email me at TeachingDinos@gmail.com if you have any questions about this resource or experience any problems, I’d be happy to help you!

$3.50

STEM Activities Day at the Zoo STEAM Challenge for Elementary Kids

By Teaching Dinos

Kids will LOVE this silly Day at the Zoo STEM / STEAM activity based on a loose storyline where they work at the local zoo! Pair these problem solving task cards with the no-prep STEAM / STEM printable worksheets for a great back to school resource. Include them in your Makerspace, STEM bins, morning tubs, centers, as a reward, or as an activity for early finishers. Perfect for classrooms, homeschool, and even parents looking for fun, adventure-filled learning-based activities for their children.

What’s Included:

✅12 STEM / STEAM Challenge Task Cards (2 pgs)
✅STEAM Worksheets - 4 options for differentiation (4 pgs)
✅How to Use this Resource (1 pg)
**✅Instructions (**1 pg)
✅Materials Ideas (1 pg)
✅Discussion Questions (1 pg)
✅Self & Teacher Assessment Rubrics (2 pgs)
✅Extension Activity Ideas (1 pg)
✅Cover, TOU, Credits
✅Black & White version

✅Easel Assessments:
►STEAM Worksheet - fill in the blank (1 pg)
►Self Assessment Rubric (1 pg)

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⚡⚡ This resource is part of a larger STEM/STEAM bundles!

Save 25% by purchasing the PRINTABLE BUNDLE HERE.

Need BOTH Print and Google Slides? Save more than 30% by purchasing the GOOGLE & PRINT BUNDLE HERE, and get a Bonus pack of STEM Posters with your purchase! ⚡ ⚡

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How can you use this resource?

(More ideas included in your download)

Build all the task cards in one sitting. This typically takes 1 – 2 hours to complete the set.

Have the task cards available alongside STEM and STEAM bins, makerspaces, centers, tubs, busy boxes, morning baskets, or available for early finishers to complete using any available materials. Students can even draw their creations instead of building them!

Use one card a day during morning time. Have students fill out a STEAM / STEM worksheet with some of the challenges that require more problem solving and creativity.

Use them for public speaking practice. Allow students to build as many cards as predetermined, followed by show and tell with the class, or their families. Use the Discussion Questions to help guide this portion. Students can practice speaking and listening skills, using loud and clear voices, and giving full attention to the speaker. Encourage students to ask questions to their classmates.

Perfect for partner or group work! Allow students to work with partners, or in groups with specific roles as they problem solve together.

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Why do I think you will love this product, and what makes my challenge set unique?

I love silly stories that bring humor and adventure to life for kids, but that also force them to use their imaginations in fun and exciting ways. This challenge task set does exactly that through the loose wacky stories where they are the main character! Silly scenarios, adventure and disaster, problem solving, and learning, are all part of the experience when completing these challenges.

✈️The only rule is to HAVE FUN and allow those imaginations to soar!

⚠️This is not an editable document.**
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You may also be interested in these:

⭐Adventure STEM Building Challenge Task Cards BUNDLE for Elementary Students

⭐ BUNDLE of 90 Days Silly STEM and STEAM Challenges Distance Learning and PDF

⭐The Wild Robot Building Brick Challenge Task Cards

⭐30 Days of STEM | STEAM Silly Building Challenges | Distance Learning | SET 1

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⭐⭐⭐TeachShare CREDITS!!!⭐⭐⭐

Don't forget to leave a review to get your TeachShare credits! Whenever you give feedback on a purchased product, you receive credits that go towards future purchases on TPT. For every $1 spent, you receive 1 credit. 20 credits equals $1 towards future purchases! Believe me, THEY ADD UP!!! 

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

LET'S CONNECT!

Follow Teaching Dinos on Pinterest HERE

Follow Teaching Dinos on Instagram HERE
Check out the Teaching Dinos Blog HERE

Please email me at TeachingDinos@gmail.com if you have any questions about this resource or experience any problems, I’d be happy to help you!

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STEM Activities Desert Survival STEAM Challenge for Elementary Kids FREE

By Teaching Dinos

Kids will LOVE this FREE SAMPLE of the silly Desert Survival STEM / STEAM activity based on a loose storyline where they will need to survive in the desert with their dog, Pickles! Pair these problem solving task cards with the no-prep STEAM / STEM printable worksheet for a great back to school resource. Include them in your Makerspace, STEM bins, morning tubs, centers, as a reward, or as an activity for early finishers. Perfect for classrooms, homeschool, and even parents looking for fun, adventure-filled learning-based activities for their children.

What’s Included in your FREE SAMPLE:

✅6 STEM / STEAM Challenge Task Cards (1 pg)

✅STEAM Worksheet - (1 pgs)

✅How to Use this Resource (1 pg)

**✅Instructions (**1 pg)

✅Materials Ideas (1 pg)

✅Cover, TOU, Credits

✅Black & White version

⭐⭐⭐The FULL Desert Survival STEM/STEAM Resource contains additional challenges, differentiated STEM/STEAM worksheets, Discussion Questions, Self & Teacher Assessment Rubrics, Extension Activity Ideas, and Easel Assessments. Click here to check out the FULL DESERT SURVIVAL RESOURCE.

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How can you use this resource?

(More ideas included in your download)

Build all the task cards in one sitting. This typically takes 1 hour to complete the set.

Have the task cards available alongside STEM and STEAM bins, makerspaces, centers, tubs, busy boxes, morning baskets, or available for early finishers to complete using any available materials. Students can even draw their creations instead of building them!

Use one card a day during morning time. Have students fill out the STEAM / STEM worksheet with some of the challenges that require more problem solving and creativity.

Use them for public speaking practice. Allow students to build as many cards as predetermined, followed by show and tell with the class, or their families. Students can practice speaking and listening skills, using loud and clear voices, and giving full attention to the speaker. Encourage students to ask questions to their classmates.

Perfect for partner or group work! Allow students to work with partners, or in groups with specific roles as they problem solve together.

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Why do I think you will love this product, and what makes my challenge set unique?

I love silly stories that bring humor and adventure to life for kids, but that also force them to use their imaginations in fun and exciting ways. This challenge task set does exactly that through the loose wacky stories where they are the main character! Silly scenarios, adventure and disaster, problem solving, and learning, are all part of the experience when completing these challenges.

✈️The only rule is to HAVE FUN and allow those imaginations to soar!

⚠️This is not an editable document.**
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You may also be interested in these:

⭐Adventure STEM Building Challenge Task Cards BUNDLE for Elementary Students

⭐ BUNDLE of 90 Days Silly STEM and STEAM Challenges Distance Learning and PDF

⭐The Wild Robot Building Brick Challenge Task Cards

⭐30 Days of STEM | STEAM Silly Building Challenges | Distance Learning | SET 1

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⭐⭐⭐TeachShare CREDITS!!!⭐⭐⭐

Don't forget to leave a review to get your TeachShare credits! Whenever you give feedback on a purchased product, you receive credits that go towards future purchases on TPT. For every $1 spent, you receive 1 credit. 20 credits equals $1 towards future purchases! Believe me, THEY ADD UP!!! 

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LET'S CONNECT!

Follow Teaching Dinos on Pinterest HERE

Follow Teaching Dinos on Instagram HERE
Check out the Teaching Dinos Blog HERE

Please email me at TeachingDinos@gmail.com if you have any questions about this resource or experience any problems, I’d be happy to help you!

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THE WILD ROBOT STEM | STEAM Building Challenge Activity Task Cards

By Teaching Dinos

Kids will LOVE these independent The Wild Robot STEM / STEAM Building Challenge Task Cards based on book The Wild Robot, by Peter Brown. Pair these problem solving cards with the no-prep STEAM / STEM or sequencing worksheets, include them in your Makerspace, morning tubs, centers, as a reward, or as an activity for early finishers. Perfect for classrooms, homeschool, and even parents looking for fun, adventure filled activities for their children.

The Wild Robot Building Brick Challenge has 18 unique challenges created to follow the storyline in the order of the events as they happened.

What’s included in the 26 page download:

  • 3 pages of 18 unique Full Color Challenge Task Cards
  • 2 STEAM / STEM Worksheets in full color for early and upper elementary
  • 5 Sequencing Worksheets in full color for the 18 challenges
  • Instructions Page
  • Terms of Use, Credits
  • Black and White copies of the task cards, STEM / STEAM, and Sequencing Worksheets

How can you use these task cards?

⭐Build all the task cards in one sitting. This typically takes 1 – 2 hours to complete the set.

⭐Have the task cards available in makerspaces, centers, tubs, busy boxes, morning baskets, or available for early finishers to complete using any available materials. Students can even draw their creations instead of building them.

⭐Use one card a day during morning time. Have students fill out a STEAM / STEM worksheet with some of the challenges that require more problem solving and creativity.

⭐Practice sequencing by having students do several cards at a time, and then draw pictures of what they built (or the scenarios on the task cards) in the sequencing boxes.

⭐Use them for public speaking practice. Allow students to build as many cards as predetermined, and then show and tell with the class or their parents. They can discuss what they made, liked, what they would improve, and how it solved the problem on the task cards. They can practice speaking and listening skills, using loud and clear voices, and giving full attention to the speaker. Encourage students to ask questions to their classmates.

Why do I think you will love this product, and what makes my challenge set unique?

I love silly stories that bring humor and adventure to life for kids, but that also force them to use their imaginations in fun and exciting ways. This challenge task set does exactly that through the loose wacky stories where they are the main character. Silly scenarios, adventure and disaster, problem solving, and learning, are all part of the experience when completing these challenges.

The only rule is to HAVE FUN and allow those imaginations to soar!

**Please note that while the intent is for these to be independent, early readers may need some assistance in reading the cards.**

⚠️This is not an editable document.
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Related Products:

⭐Adventure STEM Building Challenge Task Cards BUNDLE for Elementary Students

⭐ BUNDLE of 90 Days Silly STEM and STEAM Challenges Distance Learning and PDF

⭐The Wild Robot Building Brick Challenge Task Cards

⭐Lost at Sea Building Brick Challenge Task Cards

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⭐⭐⭐TeachShare CREDITS!!!⭐⭐⭐

Don't forget to leave a review to get your TeachShare credits! Whenever you give feedback on a purchased product, you receive credits that go towards future purchases on TPT. For every $1 spent, you receive 1 credit. 20 credits equals $1 towards future purchases! Believe me, THEY ADD UP!!! 

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Follow Teaching Dinos on Pinterest HERE

Follow Teaching Dinos on Instagram HERE
Check out the Teaching Dinos Blog HERE

Please email me at TeachingDinos@gmail.com if you have any questions about this resource or experience any problems. I’d be happy to help you!

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HATCHET Novel STEM | STEAM Building Challenge Task Cards with Sequencing

By Teaching Dinos

Kids will LOVE these independent Hatchet STEM / STEAM Building Challenge Task Cards based on book Hatchet, by Gary Paulson. Pair these problem solving cards with the no-prep STEAM / STEM or sequencing worksheets, include them in your Makerspace, morning tubs, centers, as a reward, or as an activity for early finishers. Perfect for classrooms, homeschool, and even parents looking for fun, adventure filled activities for their children.

What’s included in the 22 page download:

  • 2 pages of 12 unique Full Color Challenge Task Cards
  • 2 STEAM / STEM Worksheets in full color for early and upper elementary
  • 3 Sequencing Worksheets in full color for the 12 challenges
  • Instructions Page
  • Terms of Use, Credits
  • Black and White copies of the task cards, STEM / STEAM, and Sequencing Worksheets

How can you use these task cards?

How can you use these task cards?

⭐Build all the task cards in one sitting. This typically takes 1 – 2 hours to complete the set.

⭐Have the task cards available in makerspaces, centers, tubs, busy boxes, morning baskets, or available for early finishers to complete using any available materials. Students can even draw their creations instead of building them.

⭐Use one card a day during morning time. Have students fill out a STEAM / STEM worksheet with some of the challenges that require more problem solving and creativity.

⭐Practice sequencing by having students do several cards at a time, and then draw pictures of what they built (or the scenarios on the task cards) in the sequencing boxes.

⭐Use them for public speaking practice. Allow students to build as many cards as predetermined, and then show and tell with the class or their parents. They can discuss what they made, liked, what they would improve, and how it solved the problem on the task cards. They can practice speaking and listening skills, using loud and clear voices, and giving full attention to the speaker. Encourage students to ask questions to their classmates.

Why do I think you will love this product, and what makes my challenge set unique?

I love stories that bring adventure to life for kids, which force them to use their imaginations in fun and exciting ways. This challenge task set does exactly that through the loose storyline. Interesting scenarios, adventure and disaster, problem solving and learning, are all part of the experience when building these challenges.

Most building challenge task cards are independent from each other. “Build a boat,” or “build an airplane,” are common themes among the cards. While those are fantastic, and we have done many of them ourselves, I wanted to do something different and more cohesive and engaging for kids.

One of the exciting things about this set, is the randomness that occurs with each card. I strongly suggest that children pick only one card (waiting for other children participating to finish each card before moving on), and not previewing what is on the other cards prior to building. Try folding them up and placing into a hat, bowl, or basket to be picked one at a time, as order is not necessary in this set.

The only rule is to HAVE FUN and allow those imaginations to soar!

**Please note that while the intent is for these to be independent, early readers may need some assistance in reading the cards.**

⚠️This is not an editable document.
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Related Products:

⭐Adventure STEM Building Challenge Task Cards BUNDLE for Elementary Students

⭐ BUNDLE of 90 Days Silly STEM and STEAM Challenges Distance Learning and PDF

⭐The Wild Robot Building Brick Challenge Task Cards

⭐Lost at Sea Building Brick Challenge Task Cards

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⭐⭐⭐TeachShare CREDITS!!!⭐⭐⭐

Don't forget to leave a review to get your TeachShare credits! Whenever you give feedback on a purchased product, you receive credits that go towards future purchases on TPT. For every $1 spent, you receive 1 credit. 20 credits equals $1 towards future purchases! Believe me, THEY ADD UP!!! 

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Follow Teaching Dinos on Pinterest HERE

Follow Teaching Dinos on Instagram HERE
Check out the Teaching Dinos Blog HERE

Please email me at TeachingDinos@gmail.com if you have any questions about this resource or experience any problems. I’d be happy to help you!

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Lost at Sea STEM and STEAM Activity Task Cards for your Makerspace

By Teaching Dinos

Embark on an exhilarating educational voyage with our Lost at Sea STEM and STEAM activities, where students find themselves at the center of wild and wacky adventures as the main character. These engaging STEM challenge task cards and accompanying STEAM worksheets weave a thrilling storyline into the learning experience, transforming the classroom into a high-seas adventure where students take on daring challenges, confront dangers, and craft ingenious solutions.

Our differentiated STEAM worksheets can easily be paired with any of the task cards, and they ensure that students of all abilities can participate in these STEM activities. Seamlessly integrate these STEM challenges into MakerspacesSTEM bins, morning tubs, centers, as a reward, or as an activity for early finishers.

This Lost at Sea STEM and STEAM Activity is perfect for classrooms, homeschoolers, and parents on the hunt for fun and adventure-filled learning-based activities for their children. 

**
These wacky storylines are sure to be unlike anything they've ever encountered before!**

What’s Included:

-12 STEM / STEAM Challenge Task Cards (2 pgs)
-STEAM Worksheets - 4 options for differentiation (4 pgs)
-How to Use this Resource (1 pg)
**-Instructions (**1 pg)
-Materials Ideas (1 pg)
-Discussion Questions (1 pg)
-Self & Teacher Assessment Rubrics (2 pgs)
-Extension Activity Ideas (1 pg)
-Cover, TOU, Credits
-Black & White version

-Easel Assessments:
►STEAM Worksheet - fill in the blank (1 pg)
►Self Assessment Rubric (1 pg)

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⚡⚡ This resource is part of a larger STEM/STEAM bundles!

Save 25% by purchasing the PRINTABLE BUNDLE HERE.

Need BOTH Print and Google Slides? Save more than 30% by purchasing the GOOGLE & PRINT BUNDLE HERE, and get a Bonus pack of STEM Posters with your purchase! ⚡ ⚡

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How can you use this resource?

(More ideas included in your download)

Build all the task cards in one sitting. This typically takes 1 – 2 hours to complete the set.

Have the task cards available alongside STEM and STEAM Activity bins, Makerspaces, centers, tubs, busy boxes, morning baskets, or available for early finishers to complete using any available materials. Students can even draw their creations instead of building them!

Use one card a day during morning time. Have students fill out a STEAM / STEM worksheet with some of the challenges that require more problem solving and creativity.

Use them for public speaking practice. Allow students to build as many cards as predetermined, followed by show and tell with the class, or their families. Use the Discussion Questions to help guide this portion. Students can practice speaking and listening skills, using loud and clear voices, and giving full attention to the speaker. Encourage students to ask questions to their classmates.

Perfect for partner or group work! Allow students to work with partners, or in groups with specific roles as they problem solve together.

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Why do I think you will love this product, and what makes my challenge set unique?

I absolutely love funny stories that not only entertain and thrill kids but also nudge their creativity into overdrive. This challenge task set accomplishes just that with its imaginative and quirky narratives where kids take the lead role. In these scenarios, they'll discover humor, adventure, problem-solving, and learning, creating a truly immersive, real-time experience as they step into the shoes of the main character. I'm confident they've never encountered wacky storylines quite like these!

✈️The only rule is to HAVE FUN and allow those imaginations to soar!

⚠️This is not an editable document.**
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You may also be interested in these:

⭐Adventure STEM Building Challenge Task Cards BUNDLE for Elementary Students

⭐ BUNDLE of 90 Days Silly STEM and STEAM Challenges Distance Learning and PDF

⭐The Wild Robot Building Brick Challenge Task Cards

⭐30 Days of STEM | STEAM Silly Building Challenges | Distance Learning | SET 1

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⭐⭐⭐TeachShare CREDITS!!!⭐⭐⭐

Don't forget to leave a review to get your TeachShare credits! Whenever you give feedback on a purchased product, you receive credits that go towards future purchases on TPT. For every $1 spent, you receive 1 credit. 20 credits equals $1 towards future purchases! Believe me, THEY ADD UP!!! 

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

LET'S CONNECT!

Follow Teaching Dinos on Pinterest HERE

Follow Teaching Dinos on Instagram HERE
Check out the Teaching Dinos Blog HERE

Please email me at TeachingDinos@gmail.com if you have any questions about this resource or experience any problems, I’d be happy to help you!

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STEM Activities Day at the Zoo STEAM Challenge GOOGLE SLIDES™ for Elementary

By Teaching Dinos

Kids will LOVE this silly Day at the Zoo STEM / STEAM activity for use with Google Slides™,  based on a loose storyline where students work an adventurous day at the local zoo! Include this resource in your Makerspace, STEM bins, morning tubs, centers, as a reward, or as an activity for early finishers. Perfect for classrooms, homeschool, and even parents looking for fun, adventure-filled learning-based activities for their children.

What’s Included:

✅12 STEM / STEAM Challenge Slides (12 slides)
✅ASK, BRAINSTORM, PLAN, CREATE, TEST, REFLECTION Prompts (6 slides)
✅How to Use this Resource (1 pg)
✅Materials Ideas (1 pg)
✅Discussion Questions (1 pg)
✅Extension Activity Ideas (2 slides)
✅Menu, Cover Page, Instructions (4 slides)

✅PDF - Note to Teacher, TOU, Google Tech Help, Credits & Reminders (6 pages)

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⚡⚡ This resource is part of a larger STEM/STEAM bundle!

Save 25% by purchasing the GOOGLE STEM BUNDLE HERE.

Need BOTH Print and Google Slides? Save more than 30% by purchasing the GOOGLE & PRINT BUNDLE HERE, and get a Bonus pack of STEM Posters with your purchase! ⚡ ⚡

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How can you use this resource?

Build all the task cards in one sitting. This typically takes 1 – 2 hours to complete the set.

Have the task cards available alongside STEM and STEAM bins, makerspaces, centers, tubs, busy boxes, morning baskets, or available for early finishers to complete using any available materials. Students can even draw their creations instead of building them!

Complete one challenge a day in conjunction with the different ASK, BRAINSTORM, PLAN, CREATE, TEST, and REFLECTION prompts. These can be used as class/partner discussion, or as a writing or journal prompt.

Use them for public speaking practice. Allow students to build as many cards as predetermined, followed by show and tell with the class, or their families. Use the Discussion Questions to help guide this portion. Students can practice speaking and listening skills, using loud and clear voices, and giving full attention to the speaker. Encourage students to ask questions to their classmates.

Perfect for partner or group work! Allow students to work with partners, or in groups with specific roles as they problem solve together.

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Why do I think you will love this product, and what makes my challenge set unique?

I love silly stories that bring humor and adventure to life for kids, but that also force them to use their imaginations in fun and exciting ways. This challenge task set does exactly that through the loose wacky stories where they are the main character! Silly scenarios, adventure and disaster, problem solving, and learning, are all part of the experience when completing these challenges.

✈️The only rule is to HAVE FUN and allow those imaginations to soar!

⚠️This is not an editable document.**
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You may also be interested in these:

⭐Adventure STEM Building Challenge Task Cards BUNDLE for Elementary Students

⭐ BUNDLE of 90 Days Silly STEM and STEAM Challenges Distance Learning and PDF

⭐The Wild Robot Building Brick Challenge Task Cards

⭐30 Days of STEM | STEAM Silly Building Challenges | Distance Learning | SET 1

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Christmas STEM and STEAM Gingerbread Tales Holiday Activities and Challenges

By Teaching Dinos

Turn this Christmas holiday season into an engaging learning adventure with our Gingerbread Tales STEM and STEAM activity task cards. These 12 silly task cards tackle a common classroom problem: how to make Christmas STEM and STEAM activities both educational and exciting for the Christmas holiday.

Kids will love stepping into the shoes of a clever gingerbread person as they navigate wacky situations! This thrilling adventure puts their problem-solving skills to the test as they tackle obstacles, confront dangers, and craft clever solutions in real-time, all through the eyes of a gingerbread person!"

Our differentiated STEAM worksheets can easily be paired with any of the task cards, and they ensure that students of all abilities can participate in these STEM activities. Seamlessly integrate these STEM challenges into Makerspaces, STEM bins, morning tubs, centers, as a reward, or as an activity for early finishers.

This Christmas holiday STEM activity is perfect for classrooms, homeschoolers, and parents on the hunt for fun and adventure-filled learning-based activities for their children. These wacky storylines are sure to be unlike anything they've ever encountered before!

**(Please note, the STEM task cards do not contain any references to any holidays, including Christmas, or any of the usual characters surrounding these holidays. The focus stays on the gingerbread person's adventures, so it can easily be used in classrooms where children may not all celebrate the same holiday.)**

What’s Included:

▶️12 STEM / STEAM Challenge Task Cards

▶️STEAM Worksheets - 4 options for differentiation

▶️How to Use this Resource

▶️Instructions

▶️Materials Ideas

▶️Discussion Questions

▶️Self & Teacher Assessment Rubrics

▶️Extension Activity Ideas

▶️Cover, TOU, Credits

▶️Black & White version

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How can you use this resource?

(More ideas included in your download)

Build all the task cards in one sitting. This typically takes 1 – 2 hours to complete the set.

Have the task cards available alongside STEM and STEAM bins, makerspaces, centers, tubs, busy boxes, morning baskets, or available for early finishers to complete using any available materials. Students can even draw their creations instead of building them!

Use one card a day during morning time. Have students fill out a STEAM / STEM worksheet with some of the challenges that require more problem solving and creativity.

Use them for public speaking practice. Allow students to build as many cards as predetermined, followed by show and tell with the class, or their families. Use the Discussion Questions to help guide this portion. Students can practice speaking and listening skills, using loud and clear voices, and giving full attention to the speaker. Encourage students to ask questions to their classmates.

Perfect for partner or group work! Allow students to work with partners, or in groups with specific roles as they problem solve together.

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Why do I think you will love this product, and what makes my challenge set unique?

I absolutely love funny stories that not only entertain and thrill kids but also nudge their creativity into overdrive. This challenge task set accomplishes just that with its imaginative and quirky narratives where kids take the lead role. In these scenarios, they'll discover humor, adventure, problem-solving, and learning, creating a truly immersive, real-time experience as they step into the shoes of the main character. I'm confident they've never encountered wacky storylines quite like these!

✈️The only rule is to HAVE FUN and allow those imaginations to soar!

⚠️This is not an editable document.**
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You may also be interested in these:
★Thanksgiving STEM and STEAM Holiday Activities for Elementary Kids

★30 Days of STEM | STEAM Silly Building Challenges SET 1

★STEM Activities Day at the Zoo STEAM Challenge for Elementary Kids

★STEM Activities Desert Survival STEAM Challenge for Elementary Kids

★STEM Activities Lost at Sea STEAM Challenge for Elementary Kids

★STEM Challenges BUNDLE Adventure STEAM Activities

★David, Jonathan & King Saul Bible STEM Activities for Christian Sunday School

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⭐⭐⭐TeachShare CREDITS!!!⭐⭐⭐

Don't forget to leave a review to get your TeachShare credits! Whenever you give feedback on a purchased product, you receive credits that go towards future purchases on TPT. For every $1 spent, you receive 1 credit. 20 credits equals $1 towards future purchases! Believe me, THEY ADD UP!!! 

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LET'S CONNECT!

Follow Teaching Dinos on Pinterest HERE

Follow Teaching Dinos on Instagram HERE
Check out the Teaching Dinos Blog HERE

Please email me at TeachingDinos@gmail.com if you have any questions about this resource or experience any problems, I’d be happy to help you!

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STEM Activities Scuba Diving with Sharks STEAM Challenge GOOGLE SLIDES™

By Teaching Dinos

Kids will LOVE this silly Scuba Diving with Sharks STEM / STEAM activity for use with Google Slides™,  based on a loose storyline where students take customers out on scuba diving adventures! Include this resource in your Makerspace, STEM bins, morning tubs, centers, as a reward, or as an activity for early finishers. Perfect for classrooms, homeschool, and even parents looking for fun, adventure-filled learning-based activities for their children.

What’s Included:

✅12 STEM / STEAM Challenge Slides (12 slides)
✅ASK, BRAINSTORM, PLAN, CREATE, TEST, REFLECTION Prompts (6 slides)
✅How to Use this Resource (1 pg)
✅Materials Ideas (1 pg)
✅Discussion Questions (1 pg)
✅Extension Activity Ideas (2 slides)
✅Menu, Cover Page, Instructions (4 slides)

✅PDF - Note to Teacher, TOU, Google Tech Help, Credits & Reminders (6 pages)

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⚡⚡ This resource is part of a larger STEM/STEAM bundle!

Save 25% by purchasing the GOOGLE STEM BUNDLE HERE.

Need BOTH Print and Google Slides? Save more than 30% by purchasing the GOOGLE & PRINT BUNDLE HERE, and get a Bonus pack of STEM Posters with your purchase! ⚡ ⚡

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How can you use this resource?

Build all the task cards in one sitting. This typically takes 1 – 2 hours to complete the set.

Have the task cards available alongside STEM and STEAM bins, makerspaces, centers, tubs, busy boxes, morning baskets, or available for early finishers to complete using any available materials. Students can even draw their creations instead of building them!

Complete one challenge a day in conjunction with the different ASK, BRAINSTORM, PLAN, CREATE, TEST, and REFLECTION prompts. These can be used as class/partner discussion, or as a writing or journal prompt.

Use them for public speaking practice. Allow students to build as many cards as predetermined, followed by show and tell with the class, or their families. Use the Discussion Questions to help guide this portion. Students can practice speaking and listening skills, using loud and clear voices, and giving full attention to the speaker. Encourage students to ask questions to their classmates.

Perfect for partner or group work! Allow students to work with partners, or in groups with specific roles as they problem solve together.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Why do I think you will love this product, and what makes my challenge set unique?

I love silly stories that bring humor and adventure to life for kids, but that also force them to use their imaginations in fun and exciting ways. This challenge task set does exactly that through the loose wacky stories where they are the main character! Silly scenarios, adventure and disaster, problem solving, and learning, are all part of the experience when completing these challenges.

✈️The only rule is to HAVE FUN and allow those imaginations to soar!

⚠️This is not an editable document.**
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

You may also be interested in these:

⭐Adventure STEM Building Challenge Task Cards BUNDLE for Elementary Students

⭐ BUNDLE of 90 Days Silly STEM and STEAM Challenges Distance Learning and PDF

⭐The Wild Robot Building Brick Challenge Task Cards

⭐30 Days of STEM | STEAM Silly Building Challenges | Distance Learning | SET 1

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⭐⭐⭐TeachShare CREDITS!!!⭐⭐⭐

Don't forget to leave a review to get your TeachShare credits! Whenever you give feedback on a purchased product, you receive credits that go towards future purchases on TPT. For every $1 spent, you receive 1 credit. 20 credits equals $1 towards future purchases! Believe me, THEY ADD UP!!! 

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

LET'S CONNECT!

Follow Teaching Dinos on Pinterest HERE

Follow Teaching Dinos on Instagram HERE
Check out the Teaching Dinos Blog HERE

Please email me at TeachingDinos@gmail.com if you have any questions about this resource or experience any problems, I’d be happy to help you!

$3.50

Thanksgiving STEM and STEAM Turkey Holiday Activities

By Teaching Dinos

Turn Thanksgiving into an engaging learning adventure with our Turkey Tales STEM and STEAM activity task cards. These 12 silly task cards tackle a common classroom problem: how to make Thanksgiving STEM and STEAM activities both educational and exciting for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Kids will love stepping into the shoes of a strange and adventurous turkey on a daring escape from Gobble-De-Licious Farm! This thrilling adventure puts their problem-solving skills to the test as they tackle obstacles, confront dangers, and craft clever solutions in real-time while helping the turkey find its forever family!"

Our differentiated STEAM worksheets can easily be paired with any of the task cards, and they ensure that students of all abilities can participate in these STEM activities. Seamlessly integrate these STEM challenges into Makerspaces, STEM bins, morning tubs, centers, as a reward, or as an activity for early finishers.

This Thanksgiving STEM activity is perfect for classrooms, homeschoolers, and parents on the hunt for fun and adventure-filled learning-based activities for their children. These wacky storylines are sure to be unlike anything they've ever encountered before!

**(Please note, the STEM task cards do not contain any historical references related to Thanksgiving. The focus stays on the Turkey's adventures following his escape from the farm.)**

What’s Included:

▶️12 STEM / STEAM Challenge Task Cards

▶️STEAM Worksheets - 4 options for differentiation

▶️How to Use this Resource

▶️Instructions

▶️Materials Ideas

▶️Discussion Questions

▶️Self & Teacher Assessment Rubrics

▶️Extension Activity Ideas

▶️Cover, TOU, Credits

▶️Black & White version

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

How can you use this resource?

(More ideas included in your download)

Build all the task cards in one sitting. This typically takes 1 – 2 hours to complete the set.

Have the task cards available alongside STEM and STEAM bins, makerspaces, centers, tubs, busy boxes, morning baskets, or available for early finishers to complete using any available materials. Students can even draw their creations instead of building them!

Use one card a day during morning time. Have students fill out a STEAM / STEM worksheet with some of the challenges that require more problem solving and creativity.

Use them for public speaking practice. Allow students to build as many cards as predetermined, followed by show and tell with the class, or their families. Use the Discussion Questions to help guide this portion. Students can practice speaking and listening skills, using loud and clear voices, and giving full attention to the speaker. Encourage students to ask questions to their classmates.

Perfect for partner or group work! Allow students to work with partners, or in groups with specific roles as they problem solve together.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Why do I think you will love this product, and what makes my challenge set unique?

I absolutely love funny stories that not only entertain and thrill kids but also nudge their creativity into overdrive. This challenge task set accomplishes just that with its imaginative and quirky narratives where kids take the lead role. In these scenarios, they'll discover humor, adventure, problem-solving, and learning, creating a truly immersive, real-time experience as they step into the shoes of the main character. I'm confident they've never encountered wacky storylines quite like these!

✈️The only rule is to HAVE FUN and allow those imaginations to soar!

⚠️This is not an editable document.**
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

You may also be interested in these:

★30 Days of STEM | STEAM Silly Building Challenges SET 1

★STEM Activities Day at the Zoo STEAM Challenge for Elementary Kids

★STEM Activities Desert Survival STEAM Challenge for Elementary Kids

★STEM Activities Lost at Sea STEAM Challenge for Elementary Kids

★STEM Challenges BUNDLE Adventure STEAM Activities

★David, Jonathan & King Saul Bible STEM Activities for Christian Sunday School

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

⭐⭐⭐TeachShare CREDITS!!!⭐⭐⭐

Don't forget to leave a review to get your TeachShare credits! Whenever you give feedback on a purchased product, you receive credits that go towards future purchases on TPT. For every $1 spent, you receive 1 credit. 20 credits equals $1 towards future purchases! Believe me, THEY ADD UP!!! 

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

LET'S CONNECT!

Follow Teaching Dinos on Pinterest HERE

Follow Teaching Dinos on Instagram HERE
Check out the Teaching Dinos Blog HERE

Please email me at TeachingDinos@gmail.com if you have any questions about this resource or experience any problems, I’d be happy to help you!

$3.50

STEM Activities Desert Survival STEAM Challenge GOOGLE SLIDES™ for Elementary

By Teaching Dinos

Kids will LOVE this silly Desert Survival STEM / STEAM activity for use with Google Slides™,  based on a loose storyline where they will need to survive in the desert with their dog, Pickles! Include them in your Makerspace, STEM bins, morning tubs, centers, as a reward, or as an activity for early finishers. Perfect for classrooms, homeschool, and even parents looking for fun, adventure-filled learning-based activities for their children.

What’s Included:

✅12 STEM / STEAM Challenge Slides (12 slides)
✅ASK, BRAINSTORM, PLAN, CREATE, TEST, REFLECTION Prompts (6 slides)
✅How to Use this Resource (1 pg)
✅Materials Ideas (1 pg)
✅Discussion Questions (1 pg)
✅Extension Activity Ideas (2 slides)
✅Menu, Cover Page, Instructions (4 slides)

✅PDF - Note to Teacher, TOU, Google Tech Help, Credits & Reminders (6 pages)

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⚡⚡ This resource is part of a larger STEM/STEAM bundle!

Save 25% by purchasing the GOOGLE STEM BUNDLE HERE.

Need BOTH Print and Google Slides? Save more than 30% by purchasing the GOOGLE & PRINT BUNDLE HERE, and get a Bonus pack of STEM Posters with your purchase! ⚡ ⚡

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

How can you use this resource?

Build all the task cards in one sitting. This typically takes 1 – 2 hours to complete the set.

Have the task cards available alongside STEM and STEAM bins, makerspaces, centers, tubs, busy boxes, morning baskets, or available for early finishers to complete using any available materials. Students can even draw their creations instead of building them!

Complete one challenge a day in conjunction with the different ASK, BRAINSTORM, PLAN, CREATE, TEST, and REFLECTION prompts. These can be used as class/partner discussion, or as a writing or journal prompt.

Use them for public speaking practice. Allow students to build as many cards as predetermined, followed by show and tell with the class, or their families. Use the Discussion Questions to help guide this portion. Students can practice speaking and listening skills, using loud and clear voices, and giving full attention to the speaker. Encourage students to ask questions to their classmates.

Perfect for partner or group work! Allow students to work with partners, or in groups with specific roles as they problem solve together.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Why do I think you will love this product, and what makes my challenge set unique?

I love silly stories that bring humor and adventure to life for kids, but that also force them to use their imaginations in fun and exciting ways. This challenge task set does exactly that through the loose wacky stories where they are the main character! Silly scenarios, adventure and disaster, problem solving, and learning, are all part of the experience when completing these challenges.

✈️The only rule is to HAVE FUN and allow those imaginations to soar!

⚠️This is not an editable document.**
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

You may also be interested in these:

⭐Adventure STEM Building Challenge Task Cards BUNDLE for Elementary Students

⭐ BUNDLE of 90 Days Silly STEM and STEAM Challenges Distance Learning and PDF

⭐The Wild Robot Building Brick Challenge Task Cards

⭐30 Days of STEM | STEAM Silly Building Challenges | Distance Learning | SET 1

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

⭐⭐⭐TeachShare CREDITS!!!⭐⭐⭐

Don't forget to leave a review to get your TeachShare credits! Whenever you give feedback on a purchased product, you receive credits that go towards future purchases on TPT. For every $1 spent, you receive 1 credit. 20 credits equals $1 towards future purchases! Believe me, THEY ADD UP!!! 

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

LET'S CONNECT!

Follow Teaching Dinos on Pinterest HERE

Follow Teaching Dinos on Instagram HERE
Check out the Teaching Dinos Blog HERE

Please email me at TeachingDinos@gmail.com if you have any questions about this resource or experience any problems, I’d be happy to help you!

$3.50

STEM Activities Lost at Sea STEAM Challenge GOOGLE SLIDES™ for Elementary

By Teaching Dinos

Kids will LOVE this silly Lost at Sea STEM / STEAM activity for use with Google Slides™,  based on a loose storyline where students will need to survive in the middle of the ocean after their boat has been capsized! Include them in your Makerspace, STEM bins, morning tubs, centers, as a reward, or as an activity for early finishers. Perfect for classrooms, homeschool, and even parents looking for fun, adventure-filled learning-based activities for their children.

What’s Included:

✅12 STEM / STEAM Challenge Slides (12 slides)
✅ASK, BRAINSTORM, PLAN, CREATE, TEST, REFLECTION Prompts (6 slides)
✅How to Use this Resource (1 pg)
✅Materials Ideas (1 pg)
✅Discussion Questions (1 pg)
✅Extension Activity Ideas (2 slides)
✅Menu, Cover Page, Instructions (4 slides)

✅PDF - Note to Teacher, TOU, Google Tech Help, Credits & Reminders (6 pages)

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⚡⚡ This resource is part of a larger STEM/STEAM bundle!

Save 25% by purchasing the GOOGLE STEM BUNDLE HERE.

Need BOTH Print and Google Slides? Save more than 30% by purchasing the GOOGLE & PRINT BUNDLE HERE, and get a Bonus pack of STEM Posters with your purchase! ⚡ ⚡

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

How can you use this resource?

Build all the task cards in one sitting. This typically takes 1 – 2 hours to complete the set.

Have the task cards available alongside STEM and STEAM bins, makerspaces, centers, tubs, busy boxes, morning baskets, or available for early finishers to complete using any available materials. Students can even draw their creations instead of building them!

Complete one challenge a day in conjunction with the different ASK, BRAINSTORM, PLAN, CREATE, TEST, and REFLECTION prompts. These can be used as class/partner discussion, or as a writing or journal prompt.

Use them for public speaking practice. Allow students to build as many cards as predetermined, followed by show and tell with the class, or their families. Use the Discussion Questions to help guide this portion. Students can practice speaking and listening skills, using loud and clear voices, and giving full attention to the speaker. Encourage students to ask questions to their classmates.

Perfect for partner or group work! Allow students to work with partners, or in groups with specific roles as they problem solve together.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Why do I think you will love this product, and what makes my challenge set unique?

I love silly stories that bring humor and adventure to life for kids, but that also force them to use their imaginations in fun and exciting ways. This challenge task set does exactly that through the loose wacky stories where they are the main character! Silly scenarios, adventure and disaster, problem solving, and learning, are all part of the experience when completing these challenges.

✈️The only rule is to HAVE FUN and allow those imaginations to soar!

⚠️This is not an editable document.**
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

You may also be interested in these:

⭐Adventure STEM Building Challenge Task Cards BUNDLE for Elementary Students

⭐ BUNDLE of 90 Days Silly STEM and STEAM Challenges Distance Learning and PDF

⭐The Wild Robot Building Brick Challenge Task Cards

⭐30 Days of STEM | STEAM Silly Building Challenges | Distance Learning | SET 1

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

⭐⭐⭐TeachShare CREDITS!!!⭐⭐⭐

Don't forget to leave a review to get your TeachShare credits! Whenever you give feedback on a purchased product, you receive credits that go towards future purchases on TPT. For every $1 spent, you receive 1 credit. 20 credits equals $1 towards future purchases! Believe me, THEY ADD UP!!! 

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

LET'S CONNECT!

Follow Teaching Dinos on Pinterest HERE

Follow Teaching Dinos on Instagram HERE
Check out the Teaching Dinos Blog HERE

Please email me at TeachingDinos@gmail.com if you have any questions about this resource or experience any problems, I’d be happy to help you!

$3.50

STEM Task Cards - Book Connection Bundle

By Rachel Thiry

STEM activities in the classroom are a fantastic engagement opportunity! Students enjoy challenges, show off their creativity, develop partner skills, and much more. Recently Dollar Tree had these National Geographic books. Wow! What a great find. Hint, I check my local Dollar Tree for this typeof book frequently. STEM challenge cards were created for each of the books. Most of the cards will have sentence from the book and a challenge activity for the students to complete. You decide what supplies you will provide for your students. There are so many different supplies to choose from: craft sticks, legos, pattern blocks, straws, linker cubes, buttons, q-tips, dough and toothpicks, and I’m sure you can think of lots more. Grab your copy while these cards are free. We would love to have you leave a comment! Thanks for visiting! Judy and Rachel iTeach 2nd

Free

The Three Little Pigs Reading, Writing, and STEM Talented and Gifted Unit

By Enhancing Enrichment

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

Follow Enhancing Enrichment. All new products are half off for the first 48 hours.

$3.50

100th Day of School | STEAM Challenge | Sink of Float Lab | Tin Foil Boat

By Gabriela Maraia

Teach your students all about sink or float with this fun STEM Challenge. This lesson includes vocabulary words, educational videos, high order thinking questions, and instructions to a STEAM challenge. Students are challenged to make a boat out of tinfoil. Their boat must hold 100 pennies for the 100th day of school!

You will need

  • 100 pennies (per group)
  • Tin Foil
  • Water
  • Large container or kiddie pool
  • Ruler
$2.50

STEAM Challenge | Build A Bridge | Back to School STEAM | Engineering Challenge

By Gabriela Maraia

Teach your students about different kinds of bridges and engineering with this fun STEM Challenge. It includes videos, a virtual field trip, questions, and descriptions of bridges.

You will need:

Legos (for bridges)

Recyclable materials (to make bridges)

Rulers

Text Books

$3.00

STEAM Challenge | Egg Drop | Spring Activity | Gravity and Motion

By Gabriela Maraia

Teach your students all about energy, gravity, and Newton's Laws of Motion with this fun STEAM Challenge! Students will watch educational videos, go through detailed slides with vocabulary words and definitions, complete comprehension questions, and finish with a fun and engaging STEAM Egg Drop Challenge!

You may need a ladder, as students are tasked to drop their egg 10 FEET!

You will need:

  • Straws 
  • Tape
  • Popsicle sticks
  • Cotton balls
  • Rubber bands
  • Cups
  • Paper towel rolls/ toilet paper rolls
  • Measuring Tape
  • Paper
$2.00

STEAM Challenge | What Happened on September 11th? | Digital Lesson | 9/11

By Gabriela Maraia

Teach your students about September 11th, with this Digital STEAM Lesson. This lesson includes, educational videos, a virtual field trip and 360 view of the 9/11 Museum and Memorial, discussion questions, informational and interactive slides, and a hands-on STEAM project. Students will make their own Memorial Flag and Flagpole in remembrance of September 11th, 2001.

You will need:

  1. Paper, Card stock, or Cardboard
  2. Markers, paint, or crayons
  3. Glue
  4. Scissors
  5. Popsicle Sticks or Wooden Stick, or Straws 
  6. String
  7. Tape
  8. Paper Fasteners, Binder Clips, or Paper Clips
  9. Play dough or Clay
$3.00