October 2016

This Thanksgiving STEM activity will keep your kids engaged building Pilgrim and Wampanoag shelters to protect the people!

Thanksgiving STEM Challenge: Protect the People

As Thanksgiving approaches, we’re all looking for creative ways to engage our students while teaching them about the history and cultural diversity behind this cherished holiday. That’s where Thanksgiving STEM challenges come in! If you’re looking for an exciting and hands-on way to introduce your students to the world of Pilgrims and Wampanoags, all while […]

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Students design and build a boat that either holds the most cargo or sails the fastest in this STEM activity for Thanksgiving!

Competitive STEM Activity for Thanksgiving: Mini Mayflower and Mini Mishoon

Thanksgiving approaches, and with it, the first long-ish holiday of the year. Sometimes you can feel yourself dragging your battered legs to that finish line, trying to keep kids engaged. This is why I love incorporating a STEM activity for Thanksgiving, especially one that encourages a friendly competitive spirit among my students! They’re naturally enjoyable

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Halloween Activity - Ghost Pulley STEM - Cotton ball ghosts on paper plate, string & carabiner pulley system

Halloween Activity & Captivating STEM Challenge: Ghosts in the Graveyard

Kids have the worst time trying to concentrate on school the day of Halloween — and it’s even worse the day after! You’ll need something extra engaging for them in order to keep their brains working at max capacity. Wouldn’t you know it, I’ve got just the Halloween activity: Ghosts in the Graveyard! Premise: Students build

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