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Engineering Common Core W.K.2 resources
The Magical Yet: Growth Mindset Activities, Full Lesson Plans, STEM Challenges
The Magical Yet activity pack. This is a great resource to reinforce a growth mindset. It comes with a full lesson plan, google slides, and is an easy no prep lesson guide. Includes:- Lesson Plan- 4 Google Slides- Anchor Chart Sort- Fixed and Growth Mindset Sort- 3 writing pages- STEM Challenge with planning page- Makerspace/Art activity with cutouts and engineering planning page
Subjects:
Grades:
PreK - 3rd
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
Groundhog Day STEM Activity – A Groundhog’s Burrow
Groundhog Day STEM Activity – A Groundhog’s BurrowThis hands-on STEM “Groundhog Day STEM Activity – A Groundhog’s Burrow” resource is the perfect addition to your Groundhog STEM, February STEM and Winter STEM learning units! Students will develop critical thinking skills, practice cooperative learning, brainstorm, plan, investigate and draw conclusions, all while being engaged in a fun and hands-on STEM activity!Please check out the thumbnails and preview for a detailed look at everything includ
Subjects:
Grades:
K - 4th
Types:
CCSS:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 2-LS4-1
...
Gingerbread Man STEM Activities, Literature Based, Open-Ended
These open-ended STEM projects address science standards for Engineering Design. They can easily be completed at home with craft supplies and recyclables from around the house. They are great extensions to any of the Gingerbread Man (Boy, Girl, Baby) stories, and can also stand alone. I love connecting literature to STEM! I have included links to alternative gingerbread stories that do not involve our hero getting eaten by a fox. Feel free to use the classic gingerbread story if you desire. You
Subjects:
Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
STEM Winter Challenges K-2
Winter STEM Activities includes five different STEM challenges that your Kindergarten through second grade students will love! Students plan, design, engineer, and collect data as they are having fun during winter. These activities can also be used for STEAM Activities, Maker Spaces, Tinkering Labs, or After School Clubs. Includes: ❄️Teacher Page ❄️Challenge 1: Bird Feeder ❄️Challenge 2: Glove Experiment❄️Challenge 3: Winter Road Safety❄️Challenge 4: Cable Car Challenge❄️Challenge 5: Snowflake S
Grades:
K - 2nd
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
Also included in: STEM Challenges For the Entire Year Bundle K-2 includes May STEM
STEAM Centers Bundle 5 | Theme Based STEM Days and Activities for Spring
Are you looking for Fun Friday or STEAM and STEM centers and activities? This spring STEAM Day bundle is a collection of engaging STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) centers, activities, and printables. Each STEAM Day also includes an interactive read aloud lesson plan (with a template to print on sticky notes) that matches the theme. Themes include Rainbows, Plants, Ladybugs, and Frogs. STEAM days are perfect for a once-a-week Fun Friday activity, a Reward Day, a party, or any d
Subjects:
Grades:
PreK - 1st
Types:
Snowman STEM Activities: How to Catch a Snowman, Snowman Magic
These fun, open-ended STEM projects address Next Generation Science Standards in Engineering Design, as well as Common Core standards in reading and writing. They are great extensions to children's books, and can also stand alone. I love connecting literature to STEM! You can use little snowman erasers, or have students make cottonball snowmen, to test out their STEM projects.Please note that students are NOT all creating the same exact thing. The focus is on problem-solving, creativity, and ima
Subjects:
Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
3 Little Pigs - Engineering Design Project - FULL UNIT
In this unit, you will teach your students the steps of the design process using the 3 Little Pigs. The challenge: Can you build a house that the Big Bad Wolf can't blow down? The students will use recycled materials to build their house and the wolf is a fan. Watch as your students learn and exhibit 21st century learning skills and the 4 Cs: Creativity, Communication, Collaboration, and Creativity!Click here to see a video slideshow of my students during this unit! It's so fun!This .zip files c
Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Thanksgiving STEM Activities: How to Catch a Turkey, The Great Turkey Race
These open-ended STEM projects address science standards K-2-ETS1-1 and K-2-ETS1-2, Engineering Design. They are great extensions to children's Thanksgiving books, and can also stand alone. I love connecting literature to STEM! You can use little turkey erasers to test out students' creations.How to Catch a Turkey, by Adam Wallace and Andy Elkerton, provides the backdrop for the first project. Students will use various craft and classroom materials as they follow the steps of the project to desi
Subjects:
Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
Seed Dispersal Engineering STEM Challenge- NGSS-(2-LS2-2)- Life Science
This Engineering Design Challenge is the perfect addition to any classroom learning about seed dispersal. Students will be building a simple model that mimics the function of an animal in dispersing seeds or pollinating plants. (NGSS- 2-LS2-2) Through this engineering design challenge they can apply what they know about seeds and how they move to disperse seeds most efficiently!With a step-by-step lesson plan we make engineering easy and fun for you and your students! We've also provided you wit
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 2-LS2-2
Full Day of November Sub Plans (Reading/Writing, STEM, and Math)
Print and go sub plans. Enjoy your day off and know that your students are reinforcing all the reading, writing, math, and STEM strategies you have introduced the year. The students will enjoy listening to fun seasonal stories and completing fun seasonal activities. You will look forward to seeing their work when you get back. Enjoy your day off
Subjects:
Grades:
K - 5th
Types:
Grade K Pushes & Pulls Module
This purchase includes:• Vocabulary Cards for the entire Module• NEWLY ADDED Essential Questions Card/PosterThis purchase does not include:• Launch Log [PLTW K-2 has launch logs similar to the ones I make]• Access to Inkling, PLTW Presentations, PLTW-made Materials, etc.
Subjects:
Grades:
K - 10th
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, K-PS2-2
, K-PS2-1
Also included in: Grade K PLTW Vocabulary Bundle
Grade K Sunlight & Weather Module
This purchase includes:•Vocabulary Cards for the entire Module•NEWLY ADDED Essential Questions Card/PosterThis purchase does not include:• Launch Log [PLTW K-2 has launch logs similar to the ones I make]• Access to Inkling, PLTW Presentations, PLTW-made Materials, etc.
Subjects:
Grades:
K
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-PS3-1
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, K-ESS2-1
...
Also included in: Grade K PLTW Vocabulary Bundle
Design a Classroom: SEL Focused STEM for Back to School {Digital & Print}
Wondering what to do with students the first week of school? Not sure what STEM should look like in a COVID Classroom? I've got you covered.This social emotional STEM activity has multiple lesson plans and formats! Whether you are digital, physical, or in a hybrid model this fall.Students will plan, draft, and build a model classroom that makes them feel safe!**********************************************************************************************************With PDF and Google Classroom fo
Subjects:
Grades:
K - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: STEM & SEL: BTS & Halloween - Grades K-6 {Digital & Print}
STEM Pumpkin Unit
Introduce your students to STEM by linking Science, Technology, Engineering, Math and of course Language Arts into a great themed Unit. Great for this fall!
Included:
Student investigation cover
Pretest
Circle chart
Words about pumpkins…
Are-have graphic organizer
Life Cycle Sequencing
Life Cycle Word chart
Living/Non living – Text with Main Idea and supporting details triangle chart
Pumpkin Needs
Our Pumpkin Patch Descriptive Writing
Pumpkin Dissection
Technology Ideas
Pumpkins – fact and opi
Subjects:
Grades:
PreK - 1st
STEM Valentine's Day Activities: Love Monster, Catching Hearts
These Valentine's STEM projects are great extensions to children's books, and can also stand alone. I love connecting literature to STEM! The first project can use The Day It Rained Hearts by Felicia Bond. In this story, Cornelia Augusta catches paper hearts that rain from the sky. Challenge students to design something that will help Cornelia catch more hearts. They will use various craft and classroom materials as they follow the steps of the project. This can also be presented as an invitatio
Subjects:
Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
Also included in: Valentine's Day Activities: STEM, Literacy Centers, Family Gift
STEM Botany/Plant Unit
An all inclusive Kindergarten STEM Botany Unit using Next Generation Science Standards and Common Core.
Includes:
Measurement
Informative Writing
Engineering - shade structure and garden
Science - plant needs, life cycle and water transfer
Technology project ideas
student samples of my class in action
...and much more!
Hope your kiddos have as much fun as mine did with this unit!
Please provide any feedback! Suggestions, comments, compliments are welcome!
Thanks!
Subjects:
Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Halloween STEM Activities with Student Booklet: Room on the Broom, Pumpkin
These open-ended STEM projects address science standards K-2-ETS1-1 and K-2-ETS1-2, Engineering Design. They are great extensions to children's Halloween books, and can also stand alone. I love connecting literature to STEM!For the first project, you will read the book Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson. Challenge students to design a broom that protects the witch from the wind. Students will use various craft and classroom materials as they follow the steps of the project. This can also be us
Subjects:
Grades:
PreK - 3rd
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
My Engineering Notebook - Engineering/Design Process
VIDEO PREVIEW!The My Engineering Notebook is printable & easy to assemble! It can be used in any STEM or STEAM environment to document the engineering design process in a very simple manner. Students can document their thoughts and ideas throughout the process with words or drawings. It is a good first step in having students record their work in engineering & design. Check out the Video Preview to learn a bit about each step in the notebook!No one has time to organize pages and put a bo
Subjects:
Grades:
K - 4th
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
...
Winter STEM Task Cards | Christmas STEM Task Cards
Celebrate winter and Christmas with new STEM Challenges. These STEM task cards integrate technology and literacy. Students love that there are suggested STEM challenges with the cards to give them some guidance. These STEM Task Cards are to be used with STEM Boxes or similar resources. Use any materials for the suggested STEM activities.STEM/STEAM Task Cards Include: Instructions30 STEM Task Cards4 Writing Prompts for Journals (imaginary, informative, opinion, and narrative)These STEM Task Cards
Grades:
Not Grade Specific
Types:
Grade K Living Things: Needs & Impacts Module
This purchase includes:• Vocabulary Cards for the entire Module• NEWLY ADDED Essential Questions Card/PosterThis purchase does not include:• Launch Log [PLTW K-2 has launch logs similar to the ones I make]• Access to Inkling, PLTW Presentations, PLTW-made Materials, etc.
Subjects:
Grades:
PreK - K
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, K-ESS3-1
, K-ESS2-2
...
Also included in: Grade K PLTW Vocabulary Bundle
Gizmos Galore - Learning to Invent
Learning to Invent is a package of instructional materials for children in Grades K and 1. It is designed to be used by classroom teachers or extracurricular activity leaders who want to introduce young children to basic principles of inventing and design in a project-based format. The program includes an Introduction for teachers, six session guides, supplementary worksheets, an Inventor's Notebook, and a rubric and individual student score sheet for those who want to use the materials as part
Subjects:
Grades:
K - 1st
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
STEM in Kindergarten: Aa is for Apple (printable & hands-on activities)
The Aa is for Apple STEM unit provides an in-depth study of apples, our five senses, and where apples come from. This unit is designed to encompass science, technology, engineering, and math; along with reading, writing, social studies, and various center activities. Students are given the opportunity to engineer applesauce while determining the best form of technology to squish the apples. Students will learn and practice one-to-one correspondence and counting to 10 and beyond. They will also l
Subjects:
Grades:
PreK - 1st
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-ESS3-1
, K-LS1-1
The Paper Kingdom | STEAM Challenge + Week of Activities
This STEAMi challenge explores the book, The Paper Kingdom by Helena Ku Rhee, and allows students to explore emotions, letter writing, engineering, how paper is made, and more! Students will transform into engineers to complete the STEAM challenge.STEAMi challenges combine diverse read-alouds with engaging, hands-on lessons! Each STEAMi challenge includes a full week of lesson plans with hands-on activities to help your learners connect and dive deeper into the story.A hands-on STEAM challenge h
Subjects:
Grades:
K - 3rd
Types:
CCSS:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
STEM in Kindergarten: Bb is for Bubbles (printable & hands-on activities)
The Bb is for Bubbles STEM unit provides an exploration of bubbles, spheres in our environment, our five senses, and works through the Engineering Design Process. This unit is designed to encompass science, technology, engineering, and math; along with reading, writing, social studies, and various center activities. Students are given the opportunity to engineer bubble solution and various types of bubble wands. Students will learn and practice one-to-one correspondence and counting to 10 and be
Subjects:
Grades:
PreK - 1st
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-ESS3-1
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