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Science Common Core 3.MD.C.6 resources
Bird Nest STEM Challenge (Biomimicry Engineering Activity)
Bird Nest Engineering Design Challenge Students will dive into the engineering design process with this hands-on STEM challenge building a nest to safely catch a falling egg. A follow-up activity teaches biomimicry by relating what was learned in building a bird nest and applying it to designing a landing pad for a space capsule. As a student-driven assignment, the purpose of the teacher is to act as a facilitator. You will provide the structure to the project, but students will take an active r
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in:Â Middle School Distance Learning: Digital STEM Activity Bundle
Spring Break & Daylight Savings Equinox, CLOSE READING 5 LEVEL PASSAGES CCSS
Common Core Listed and Aligned!LEVELED PASSAGES! CHOOSE EACH STUDENT'S READING LEVEL. ALL STUDENTS WILL HAVE SAME CONTENT, VOCAB, AND QUESTIONS!ALL READERS COVERED! 3 INFORMATIONAL TEXT 5 LEVELS EACH PASSAGE!-SPRING EQUINOX-SPRING BREAK FACTS-DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME FACTSDifferentiated Curriculum 5 levels Main IdeaFluency CheckClose ReadingTDQ's(REAL)Picture with Annotation and ELA QuestionEXTRA TDQ's Sheet to print on the backSAME CONTENT/SAME VOCABALL-ON-ONE SHEET TO Save Time and Paper!Print-N-
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2nd - 5th
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STEM Novel Activity: The One and Only Ivan
This project combines all four aspects of STEM.S: Animal HabitatsT: Zoo ResearchE: Planning a ZooM: Area and Perimeter Calculations for ZooDirections This project combines all 4 parts of STEM. It is separated into 2 lessons. Lesson 1 combines science and technology. Lesson 2 combines engineering and math. I like to do both lessons over the course of a day. I use Lesson 1 during my language arts block and then Lesson 2 during math. SuppliesLesson 1: letter to class (can be copied off or
Martins Big Words Activity READ ALOUD STEAMâ„¢ Activity
Teach your students about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with STEAM!Integrate STEAM in your classroom with this engaging Read Aloud Companion Activity to Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by Doreen Rappaport. Integrate literacy, writing, and math with STEAM. Students choose one of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s big words, write it out on graph paper, and measure it's area and perimeter. After they have completed the math portion, students write about how the word they selected
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in:Â Black History Month READ ALOUD STEM Activities - Mae Jemison, Hidden Figures
Build a Model House STEAM Activity-Measure Area, Perimeter, Volume and More!
Turn your classroom into a construction zone with this fun STEM measurement project! Measure length, width, height, area, perimeter, and volume using both standard and metric units. Video tutorials are included for self-directed or teacher-directed learning!This product includes the following:Teacher Materials:• 3rd Grade Common Core State Standards (those used in project) Overview with "I CAN" Statements• 4th Grade Common Core State Standards (those used in project) Overview with "I CAN" Statem
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3rd - 5th
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Thanksgiving Turkey Nest Challenge Engineering Activity
Thanksgiving Turkey Nest STEM ChallengeStudents will practice the Engineering Design Process with this hands-on STEM challenge building a turkey nest to safely catch a falling egg. A fun twist on the classic egg-drop challenge, this activity is an exciting way to foster critical thinking and team-building skills! An included bonus activity adds an additional theoretical design challenge and writing topic. Students must brainstorm and design a device to protect the newly laid turkey eggs from pre
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Grades:
3rd - 9th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
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Also included in:Â Fall & Halloween STEM Challenges Activity Bundle
3rd Grade NGSS Science Unit Bundle
This bundle includes all 4 units for third grade! You will find:Resources for InputInquiry ChartsObservation ChartsBig Book (PPT and printable)Pictorial and Comparative Input Chart templates (16 total)SocialityContinental DriftGeologic Time ScaleNatural SelectionAdaptationsEcosystem DynamicsForces on a RocketBalanced vs Unbalanced ForcesPermanent Magnet vs ElectromagnetStatic ElectricityClimates Around the WorldWhat Affects Climate?Weather vs ClimateHurricanes vs TornadoesLife Cycles (comparativ
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Grades:
3rd
NGSS:
3-PS2-1
, 3-ESS3-1
, 3-LS4-1
, 3-ESS2-1
, 3-PS2-3
 ...
3rd Grade Objective Posters
This pack includes an objective poster for each common core math and reading standard, as well as science and social studies standards for the state of Tennessee!
Ways to use posters:
- Hole punch and put on binder rings by subject and hang on thumb tacks on a bulletin board (as pictured). This makes for an easy way to flip standards each day or week!
- Put page protectors on a bulletin board and switch out the standards each day/week.
- Hang posters up with magnets on the white board.
Po
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3rd
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Elf Christmas Activities | Themed Day | Christmas STEM activity
Elf-themed Christmas activities for an entire day of engaging lessons are all planned out for you with this fun product! Elf activities for reading, writing, language, social studies, science, and math are all included. Now includes an interactive digital version made for use with Google slides!!Your students will LOVE all the hands-on activities. You will love having meaningful, standards-based activities AND an entire day of instruction planned out for you! This product is perfect to use any
Grades:
3rd - 4th
NGSS:
3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in:Â Christmas themed days BUNDLE | Elf Activities | Gingerbread Activities
ixl Checklist - Third Grade BUNDLE
Introducing the perfect tool for 3rd-grade teachers who want to ensure that their students are mastering essential math skills: the 3rd Grade IXL.com Checklist. This comprehensive checklist is designed to help teachers keep track of their student's progress and ensure that they are meeting grade-level expectations.Using this checklist, teachers can assign specific skills for students to work on, track their progress over time, and identify areas where additional instruction may be needed. The ch
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3rd
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STEAM-Math Mosaic Self Portraits: An area, perimeter, symmetry & ART challenge!
In this challenge, students will learn about the mosaic art form. Then, they will brainstorm, plan, and design their artwork using their knowledge of perimeter, area, and symmetry to meet the challenge restraints. After the challenge, students will use what they know about fractions to calculate the fractional value of each color in their artwork.
This is an engaging and fun challenge that is a perfect way for students to review and apply their knowledge. It covers various math skills, and als
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3rd - 4th
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Pumpkin Day Activities | Pumpkin Math Language Arts Science
This Pumpkin Day event is something your upper elementary students will remember for years to come! It's an all-day educational event with the exception of specials classes, but it can also be modified for just a morning or an afternoon. It all depends on you, your grade level and your administrator. My entire grade level has gotten involved every year!★ Included are teacher instructions/preparation and a student instruction sheet. A total of 5 stations are included, with an option of a Station
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3rd - 5th
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3rd Grade Common Core Standards Based Gradebook *NEWLY UPDATED with NGSS*
3rd Grade standards based gradebook aligned to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics as well as Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Includes enough room for a class or grade-level wide gradebook. Includes page for tracking school and home independent reading. Standards Based Grading format for scoring from 1 to 4. Cells change colors when scores are entered: 1 - red, 2 - yellow, 3 - green, 4 - blue.
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Grades:
3rd
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NGSS:
3-PS2-1
, 3-ESS3-1
, 3-LS4-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-ESS2-1
 ...
Area and Perimeter Activity | Holiday STEM Activity | Wrapping Paper Math
What is the best wrapping method that uses the least amount of paper? You will choose one of three methods available and learn how to wrap a gift. Then, you will unwrap the gift and find the area and perimeter of the paper, while comparing your results with your classmates. This quick, Engineering Design Process challenge is a great way to apply mathematical skills and also learn the art of wrapping a gift. =========================Use the Engineering Design Process in the holiday STEM activity
Grades:
3rd - 5th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in:Â Technology & STEM Activities for Winter | Bundle
Toy Car Golf Math STEAM Design - Gifted and Talented GATE 2nd-4th 9 Hours
Engaging math and engineering with ramps and toy cars! Your students will go home and share the news about how absolutely cool school seems now. My mathematically gifted 2nd graders were VERY Challenged by this unit, and I would not hesitate to use it for 3rd grade GATE or in 4th grade as an enrichment for the whole class.Schoolhouse Rock Math: We’re using Zero My Hero and 5’s Multiplication to learn multiplication, repeated addition, and patterns to calculate areas of rectangles—a very advance
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
Also included in:Â KID CREATED GAMES Standards-based STEM and Math Games Bundle
STEAM Maker Challenge Bundle (A4 Size)
This bundle includes all you need for 6 STEAM explorations that can be used in a variety of ways, from 15-20 minute challenges to multiple-period explorations.Designed with emerging English language speakers in mind, these activities can be used in mainstream as well as bilingual classrooms, with learners from various backgrounds and levels of ability. They are also designed to introduce or reinforce different language objectives, such as the use ofComparative and superlative adjectivesSimple pr
Grades:
1st - 4th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-2
, 2-PS1-2
 ...
STEAM Maker Challenge Bundle (8.5 x 11)
This bundle includes all you need for 6 STEAM explorations that can be used in a variety of ways, from 15-20 minute challenges to multiple-period explorations.Designed with emerging English language speakers in mind, these activities can be used in mainstream as well as bilingual classrooms, with learners from various backgrounds and levels of ability. They are also designed to introduce or reinforce different language objectives, such as the use ofComparative and superlative adjectivesSimple pr
Grades:
1st - 4th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-2
, 2-PS1-2
 ...
Engineering STEM Challenge- Dream Backyard! (Area & Perimeter)
This STEM lesson is a creative and engaging way to get students excited about area and perimeter by integrating these mathematical concepts with engineering! Students will have a blast getting to use their imaginations to design and build while gaining a solid understanding of key math concepts. After students have built their 3D Dream Backyards, they follow up with a writing activity & extension!Use this fun STEM lesson to integrate Engineering, Math, and Literacy together! Included:Step-
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
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3rd Grade NGSS Adaptations and Biodiversity Unit
Featured here are resources for providing scientific input, close readings, math activities, and science labs relating to 3rd grade NGSS standards about how adaptations and environments are related and can change over time. Resources for Input:- Unit essential question- Inquiry chart printable- 6 observation chart photos- Printable CCD and teacher samples- I Just Thought You Would Like to Know About Biodiversity and Ecosystems Big Book (1 title page, 5 content pages, 5 pages of pictures)- PPT ve
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Grades:
3rd
Types:
NGSS:
3-LS4-1
, 3-LS2-1
, 3-LS4-3
, 3-LS4-2
, 3-LS4-4
Also included in:Â 3rd Grade NGSS Science Unit Bundle
100th Day of School Snack, Collection, & Stations with Reading Activities & STEM
Get ready for an exciting 100th Day of School with an enriching twist! Out with the mundane counting activities and embrace a day filled with STEM, SEL, and social skills. Designed for second and third grade teachers, these comprehensive lessons turn the 100th Day of School into a meaningful celebration. Ever felt like a zombie scrolling online for the 100th Day activities that go beyond basic counting? It's time to break free from the screen and offer students an experience that's both enjoyabl
I Wanna New Room Read Aloud STEM Challenge - Area and Perimeter
Design your own treehouse and room with this NO PREP STEM challenge!This read aloud STEM activity is designed to support STEM teachers, elementary classroom teachers, homeschooling parents, and after-school programs. This engineering STEM challenge is the perfect way to teach about area and perimeter. Students use a floor plan that can be measured easily, and an area and perimeter worksheet is included.Students follow the engineering design process to design their own room and treehouse. After t
Gingerbread House Mini Unit - STEAM, Writing, Life Skills, Social Studies!
This project-based mini unit came from the brains of 3 2nd grade teachers who wanted something engaging, challenging and cross-curricular for their students to experience in the winter months. We taught each lesson, modifying it to fit our class needs and we hope you do the same. In my class, I allowed 2 days to build instead of one. In my coworkers class, she added the extra challenge of creating roads and neighborhoods between student houses. They discussed problem solving skills between disag
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Grades:
1st - 4th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
Mother's Day S.T.E.M. / S.T.E.A.M. Centers / Mother's Day Gifts
This Mother's Day, provide an opportunity for your upper elementary students to create gifts for all of the mother figures in their life while participating in S.T.E.A.M. and SEL centers. These 6 activities explore areainventingcollage creationexpressing gratitude in 2 wayslearning about being eco-friendly in 2 ways. This activity includes:2 teacher pages6 student instruction poster pages9 student project pagesThese are fun, print and go, NON-WORKSHEET resources. Basic school supplies plus som
Spring Garden Lesson Plans and Activities - Third and Fourth Grade - Ten Weeks
Kids will love these Garden-based Science, Nature, and Nutrition Lessons are written for Third and Fourth Grade students (and can also be used with older children).These Spring Season lessons touch on various topics that promote the know-how to grow a thriving garden while using environmentally responsible practices. Children also review topics covered in past books. This holistic approach encourages lasting garden science comprehension, smart nutritional choices, and conscious Earth citizenry.R
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Grades:
3rd - 4th
Types:
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, 3-LS2-1
, 3-LS4-3
, 3-LS4-2
, 3-LS3-2
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