Have you ever caught yourself thinking there just isn’t time for hands-on science? I have been there. I am not proud of it. There were far too many times in the early years where science was really a nonfiction reading comprehension / watch experiment demonstrations because how do you do hands-on science with 40-minute class […]
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Halloween STEM Challenges
Halloween STEM Challenges are the perfect way to keep kids engaged all throughout October. The best part — there are so many connections to your science and other subject areas, you’ll be using every drop of your instructional minutes like a pro while your students proclaim you the best teacher ever! If you’re a STEM […]
Distance Learning Freebies
In strange times like these, I like to find silver linings where I can. As teachers around the country are being thrown into preparing weeks of distance learning for their students due to coronavirus precautions, I’m seeing so much generosity in the educational community from large businesses to smaller sellers alike. I’ll be compiling […]
Halloween Activity for Communication
Real talk: Halloween is not battle you want to fight with your students! And why would you when it doesn’t have to be a struggle? I love this activity for both oral and written communication! It’s simple, but powerful, and adjustable to any age. In fact, when I was using this with my niece […]
5 Ways to Inspire Wonder & Curiosity
Real talk: are your students truly filled with wonder & curiosity? Do you sometimes feel like you’re battling an onslaught of flashing lights and dopamine-drip screens, vying for your students’ attention? It can be frustrating to want students to open their eyes and take in the wonder of the non-screen world around them, and feel […]
Late Winter STEM Challenge Activities
For ages, I’ve been meaning to create a Winter STEM Challenge bundle to bridge the gap between the Christmas season and Valentine’s Day, but the inspiration took awhile to get to the right set of five challenges. I pride myself on original, high-quality challenges, so I wasn’t going to rush it. At long, last, it’s […]
Ghosts in the Graveyard — PAPERLESS VERSION
Students work in partners or groups against a criteria & constraints list to create a ghost transporter that lifts cotton ball “ghosts” from the ground to the top of a pulley. (For younger students, the teacher will set up the pulley; for older students, the teacher will provide materials and students will include the pulley and attachment as part of their designs.)
Ghosts in the Graveyard
Students work in partners or groups against a criteria & constraints list to create a ghost transporter that lifts cotton ball “ghosts” from the ground to the top of a pulley. (For younger students, the teacher will set up the pulley; for older students, the teacher will provide materials and students will include the pulley and attachment as part of their designs.)
The Ultimate STEM Challenge Mega Bundle
Super-charge your STEM class with 52 high-engagement, critical thinking, problem-solving, NGSS-aligned challenges to take you through the entire year! Modifications are included to make these activities engaging and challenging for students in grades 2 – 8.
STEM Challenge Mega Bundle: PAPERLESS VERSION
Super-charge your STEM class with 52 high-engagement, critical thinking, problem-solving, NGSS-aligned challenges to take you through the entire year! Modifications are included to make these activities engaging and challenging for students in grades 2 – 8.
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