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Thanksgiving STEM Challenge: Turkey Transporter

November 12, 2016 by feelgoodteaching Filed Under: Thanksgiving, Holidays

Congratulations, teacher! You’re almost there. You’ve almost made it to Thanksgiving break, but we all know those last few days can be difficult for you and your students. When everyone is more than ready for a rest and some turkey, focusing on school can be challenging for all. As tempting as it might be to […]

Thanksgiving STEM Challenge: Corn Cultivator

November 9, 2016 by feelgoodteaching Filed Under: Fall, Holidays, Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving STEM Challenge: In Corn Cultivator, students build one or more farming tools. Includes modifications grades 2 - 8.

You’re so close to a well-earned Thanksgiving holiday break! But trying to keep kids engaged as they inch ever closer to the holidays can be a Herculean task! As you might already know, this is one more reason I love STEM challenges so much. They’re naturally enjoyable and engaging activities for kids that are chock […]

Thanksgiving STEM Challenge: Pumpkin Picker

November 3, 2016 by feelgoodteaching Filed Under: Thanksgiving, Fall, Holidays

How is it November already?! Over the past couple of weeks, we have built water transportation and shelters for the Wampanoag and Pilgrims. The next step is to gather available food in the area. That’s right, it’s time for Pumpkin Picker! Just a reminder of the challenge order we’re following: – Mini Mayflower / Mini […]

Thanksgiving STEM Challenge: Protect the People

October 26, 2016 by feelgoodteaching Filed Under: Thanksgiving, Fall, Holidays

Thanksgiving STEM Challenge: In Protect-a-Pilgrim, students build a shelter designed to protect Pilgrims from wind, rain, and snow. Includes modifications grades 2 - 8.

Thanksgiving is right around the corner; so it’s time for Thanksgiving STEM Challenges! These five challenges help your kids think about the challenges Wampanoag and Pilgrims faced in their daily lives.   Five Thanksgiving STEM Challenges: – Mini Mayflower / Mini Mishoon (Get to where you’re going) – Protect the People (Build a shelter) – Pumpkin Picker  (Gather available […]

Thanksgiving STEM Challenge: Mini Mayflower and Mini Mishoon

October 20, 2016 by feelgoodteaching Filed Under: Fall, Holidays, Thanksgiving

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 as they too approach a much-needed rest can be a huge challenge. This is why I love STEM challenges so much. They’re naturally enjoyable activities […]

Thanksgiving STEM Challenge Activities

November 6, 2015 by feelgoodteaching Filed Under: Thanksgiving, Holidays

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, so it’s time to give thanks for holiday STEM challenges! This month, I have a new set of five challenges in store that follow the common needs the people have to meet to survive. These challenges comprise the Thanksgiving STEM Challenge Bundle. I’ll include the following on this blog […]

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