Middle School Thanksgiving GATE

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:

Build a Boat STEM Challenge

Build a Bridge STEM Challenge

Design a Marble Track STEM Challenge

Winter Sled and Slope STEM Challenge

Bring a Zombie to Life Experiment

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Thanksgiving Word Ladders

Thanksgiving Math

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Thanksgiving Word Ladders are perfect for anyone eager to boost their vocabulary while enjoying the fall season. These word ladders are an absolute blast! Think of them as your ladder to word mastery, starting from one word and climbing your way up, changing one letter at a time to reach a related word at the top!

Catch a Turkey STEM Challenge is a captivating activity that will engage your students in engineering. 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.

Thanksgiving Day Math will engage your students in real-world mathematics This printable project addresses decimals, time, multiplication, division, volume, area, and percentages. There are two versions so that you can differentiate for the ability of your students.

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Are you looking for an engaging reading enrichment activity for early finishers and gifted and talented students? Get ready for some fun with these Word Ladders!

Perfect for anyone eager to boost their vocabulary and unravel the magic of words, these word ladders are an absolute blast! Think of them as your ladder to word mastery, starting from one word and climbing your way up. Change one letter at a time to reach a related word at the top.

There are two different versions to meet the needs of your diverse group of students. Ready to print and go!

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• Compound Word Ladders
• Valentine's Day Word Ladders
• St. Patrick's Day Word Ladders
• Easter and Spring Word Ladders
• Back to School Word Ladders
• Halloween Word Ladders
• Thanksgiving Word Ladders
• Christmas Word Ladders

Each Product Includes:

• Cover Page
• 12 Puzzles Without Clues
• Condensed Version for Easier Printing
• 12 Puzzles With Clues
• Condensed Version for Easier Printing
• Full Answer Key

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License Plate Puzzles

Word Scramble Puzzles

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Are you looking for an engaging activity for early finishers and gifted and talented students? Get ready for some challenging word fun with these Thanksgiving Word Ladders!

Perfect for anyone eager to boost their vocabulary and unravel the magic of words, these word ladders are an absolute blast! Think of them as your ladder to word mastery, starting from one word and climbing your way up. Change one letter at a time to reach a related word at the top!

There are two different versions to meet the needs of your diverse group of students. Ready to print and go!

Product Includes:

• Directions
• 12 Puzzles Without Clues
• Condensed Version for Easier Printing
• 12 Puzzles With Clues
• Condensed Version for Easier Printing
• Full Answer Key

Other Thanksgiving Activities Available:

Thanksgiving Math

Catch a Turkey STEM Challenge

Other Word Ladders Available:

School

Christmas

Compound Words

Valentine's Day

St. Patrick's Day

Spring/Easter

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