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Winter STEM Activities and Challenges Bundle

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Some resources in this bundle include ready-to-use interactive activities that students can complete on any device.  Easel by TPT is free to use! Learn more.

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Absolutely loved the detail in this product! The students stayed engaged and excited. This met so many standards!

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    Winter STEM Challenges Bundle

    Everything you need to have an amazing January filled with Winter STEM Challenges! Build a Polar Bear Den. Create a Penguin Raft. Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day and build a podium. Design a Snowflake! Students love completing these winter activities!

    This product includes 4 Winter STEM challenges. For each challenge, students receive a letter explaining the challenge and a list of materials.

    The Engineering Design Process:

    Students plan, design, and execute their own ideas. After they have completed their activity, there is time for reflection on what worked and what didn't. They follow the six step Engineering Design Process: Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, Experiment, Improve.

    Amazing resource for STEM club, STEM teachers, elementary librarians, parents who love hands-on learning, and elementary teachers who want to create a hands-on educational environment in their classroom! This is perfect as a beginning of the year activity or end of the year STEM challenge!

    Aligns with NGSS(Next Gen Science Standards).

    Each activity Includes:

    • Teacher Instructions
    • Example Picture
    • STEM Journal Cover
    • Engineering Design Process Poster
    • Student Instructions
    • STEM Challenge
    • NGSS Standards for activity

    Resources included in this Winter Activities bundle:

    January STEM Activity: Build a Penguin Raft

    January STEM Activity: Build a Polar Bear Den

    January STEM Activity: Design a Snowflake

    January STEM Activity: Martin Luther King Jr. Build a Podium

    *Includes Martin Luther King Jr. Writing Prompt and Math Activities

    Digital Activity:

    To use Easel for Distance Learning, select "Open in Easel" on each individual product listing. Works with computers, laptops, chromebooks, ipads, and tablets.

    Material List:

    • paper (preferably card stock)
    • scissors
    • tape
    • toothpicks
    • white pipe cleaners
    • cotton swabs
    • popsicle sticks
    • glue
    • various sized marshmallows
    • straws
    • a small bucket of water

    What Teachers are saying about this amazing Winter STEM Bundle!

    "My class loved these stem activities. My first graders were fully engaged and I love the way these activities promote working together and listening skills. Great ideas. Thank you." -Karen V.

    "I especially loved the Dr. King STEM challenge. My kids enjoyed it a lot." - Kylee T.

    "My students have been so engaged doing these STEM activities. I particularly liked the MLK Jr one that combined so many subject areas. Thank you!" -Kelsie M.

    "These are great! We just did the polar bear one! Kids loved it!" -Amy H.

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    Total Pages
    64 pages
    Answer Key
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    Teaching Duration
    1 month
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    Standards

    to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).
    NGSSK-2-ETS1-2
    Develop a simple sketch, drawing, or physical model to illustrate how the shape of an object helps it function as needed to solve a given problem.
    NGSSK-2-ETS1-3
    Analyze data from tests of two objects designed to solve the same problem to compare the strengths and weaknesses of how each performs.
    NGSSK-2-ETS1-1
    Ask questions, make observations, and gather information about a situation people want to change to define a simple problem that can be solved through the development of a new or improved object or tool.
    NGSS3-5-ETS1-3
    Plan and carry out fair tests in which variables are controlled and failure points are considered to identify aspects of a model or prototype that can be improved.
    NGSS3-5-ETS1-1
    Define a simple design problem reflecting a need or a want that includes specified criteria for success and constraints on materials, time, or cost.

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