Building Ideas for the Month of January Task Cards Use this set of 32 building task cards with a January theme to help build fine motor and problem-solving skills while encouraging creativity and persistence. Students will increase their STEM skills while building objects related to special days January such as New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, winter, and much more. There are a variety of building tasks ranging from easy to complex which allows you to use this set with children of all ages and abilities. You can use many different items to complete the challenges such as craft materials, LEGO blocks, or the game of Minecraft. Extend the activities by having students complete the same challenge again with different materials. Works great in classrooms and homeschools for STEM bins, STEAM centers, enrichment activities, monthly themes, morning baskets or just for fun. Provide children with an assortment of materials, choose a card, and watch them create! This Resource Includes 32 challenges in four versions: • Color with picture • Print-friendly with picture • Color without picture • Print-friendly without picture Other Resources You May Enjoy Minecraft Building Challenges | STEM Activities | Task Cards Rounding Whole Numbers | Task Cards | Winter

Activities for Country Thematic Unit Learn about the country of Egypt with these low-prep activities! The printables in this resource will help your students learn about the landmarks, objects, and symbols of Egypt. There are three sets of 26 flashcards to allow you to differentiate for different ages and abilities of children. One set has real-life pictures, one the name of the item, and one has a short description or fact. The matching worksheet is designed to be used as an assessment or additional practice. There is also a “Did You Know?” sheet with interesting information about the Arab Republic of Egypt. Answer keys are provided for all activities. These engaging activities are sure to add fun and interest to your study of Egypt. Use for history units, country studies, cultural activities or just for fun! This Resource Includes • 78 flashcards o 26 color pictures o 26 item names o 26 item descriptions • Worksheet • Word Bank • “Did You Know?” fact sheet • Answer keys for flashcards and worksheet Other Resources You May Enjoy Australia | Unit Studies | Activities Minecraft Challenges | Ancient and Medieval | STEM Activities Bundle

Consumer, Producer, Decomposer DELUXE Card Sort This low-prep card sorting activity is a perfect way to teach life science concepts and vocabulary. Card sorts provide students with hands-on activities to reinforce their learning. The materials can be used in numerous ways and are easy to differentiate for multiple ages and abilities. Use the sorting sheets to have young students categorize the pictures into producers and consumers, add the category “decomposer” for older students and challenge your advanced learners to further categorize by the three main types of consumers. The pictures can also be used to model energy flow in ecosystems by creating simple food webs or chains. This deluxe set includes all the pictures from my original set along with 24 all new organisms to represent additional ecosystems. Supports skills from the following standards: NGSS 5 LS2-1, MS LS2-3; TEKS SCI.5.9.B; VA SOL.4.3.b. This Resource Includes • 48 different color picture cards in 4 formats (3 different sizes, 1 with labels) o 12 Examples of Herbivores (Consumers) o 10 Examples of Carnivores (Consumers) o 10 Examples of Omnivores (Consumers) o 8 examples of Producers o 8 examples of Decomposers • 3 Differentiated Sorting Sheets • Category Labels • Answer Keys Other Resources You May Enjoy Camouflage | Ecosystems | Lesson Plan Living or Nonliving | Ecosystems | Card Sort

Six Simple Machines Sorting Activity Did you know that a screwdriver is an example of a wheel and axle or that a broom is a third class lever? This sort is a quick and easy hands-on way to have your students learn about real-life examples of the six types of simple machines. It can be used in so many ways! Laminate the large pictures to use as a center or station activity or use the one-page sheet and small pictures for assignments, assessments, or interactive notebooks. Differentiate by changing the amount and which pictures students use. Increase the difficulty by having students sort levers and/or pulleys into their three classes. This is one of my low prep “Print, Cut, Learn” activities. Print out the cards, cut them apart and let the learning begin. A fun way to reinforce science concepts and vocabulary! This Resource Includes • 48 different color picture cards in 4 formats (3 different sizes, 1 with labels) 7 inclined plane examples 7 screw examples 8 wedge examples 8 wheel and axle examples 9 pulley examples  4 fixed pulley examples  3 movable pulley examples  2 compound pulley examples 9 lever examples  3 first class lever examples  3 second class lever examples  3 third class lever examples • Sorting Sheets (full-size, half-size, differentiated) • Title Cards • Answer Keys Other Resources You May Enjoy Transparent Translucent Opaque | Waves | Card Sort Conduction Convection Radiation | Heat Transfer | Card Sort

Layers of the Ocean Card Sort Did you know that the ocean has five distinct layers and over 250,000 species? Introduce your students to the ocean zones and the creatures that live there with this ocean layers card sort. It includes 19 different picture examples of ocean creatures to sort between the 5 ocean zones. There is also a card for the depth of each zone. The cards come in 3 different sizes, with differentiated sorting sheets and an answer key. This resource can be used in so many ways! Laminate the larger pictures to use as a center or station activity, use the sorting sheets with smaller pictures as notes in interactive notebooks, a homework assignment or formative assessment. Easily differentiate by changing the vocabulary of the zones of the ocean. A quick and easy way to reinforce science concepts and vocabulary. Supports skills from the following standards: NGSS 2 LS4-1, 3 LS4-3, MS LS2-1; TEKS SCI.3.10, 4.10, 7.10; VA SOL.3.5, LS.6, LS.7 and KS1 Year 2, KS2 Year 4 and 6. This Resource Includes • 19 different color picture cards in 4 formats (3 different sizes, 1 with labels) o 4 Examples for Sunlight Zone (Epipelagic) o 4 Examples for Twilight Zone (Mesopelagic) o 4 Examples for Midnight Zone (Bathypelagic) o 4 Examples for Abyss Zone (Abyssopelagic) o 3 Examples for the Trenches (Hadalpelagic) • 5 Zone Depth Cards in Three Sizes • 4 Differentiated Sorting Sheets • Zone Labels • Answer Key Other Resources You May Enjoy Six Kingdoms | Classification | Card Sort Producer Consumer Decomposer | Ecosystems | DELUXE Card Sort

Minecraft Building Ideas for Exploration Task Cards Explore the accomplishments of different explorers while building amazing Minecraft structures with this engaging set of 28 task cards. This resource prompts students to build objects, symbols and landmarks relating to famous explorers throughout history. From a Viking longhouse representing Leif Erikson to a lunar module for Neil Armstrong, these cards challenge students’ creativity and will help them learn more about each explorer’s achievements. Each building challenge represents a different explorer and is offered in three versions to accommodate diverse learning needs and abilities. The first version provides only a description, allowing students the freedom to exercise their imagination and develop unique interpretations. The second version includes pictures, offering visual cues to guide students in their building process. The third version features more detailed descriptions and Minecraft building tips, helping those who may require ideas or suggestions on how to bring their creations to life. With a wide range of building challenges, varying in difficulty from easy to complex, this resource can be utilized with learners of all ages and skill levels. Moreover, the flexibility of this activity extends beyond Minecraft, as students can also complete the challenges using alternative building materials such as blocks from LEGO or DUPLO sets, or even craft items. These task cards are perfect for students of all ages who love Minecraft or STEM activities. By actively engaging in the construction of objects, students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. They also learn more about world history, making this activity an excellent addition to history units, STEM bins, enrichment centers, or just for fun. Whether utilized in a classroom, homeschooling setting, or as an independent activity, this resource provides an enriching learning experience that merges technology, creativity, and history. This Resource Includes 28 building challenges in three versions: • Item description • Item description with picture • Detailed description of item along with Minecraft building tips Each version includes a color and print-friendly set for a total of 6 sets of cards. Other Resources You May Enjoy Minecraft Challenges | Age of Exploration | Task Cards This resource includes 28 different explorers who were active between the 15th and 17th centuries. Minecraft Challenges | Switzerland | Task Cards

Minecraft Building Ideas for Halloween Task Cards This set of Minecraft Halloween ideas is the perfect way to engage your students in STEM activities. The 28 task cards challenge students to create a variety of buildings, creatures, and items with a spooky theme. By constructing Minecraft structures inspired by Halloween, learners of all ages will embark on a fascinating journey that not only enhances their STEM skills, but also fosters critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Each building challenge is offered in three versions to accommodate diverse learning needs and abilities. The first version provides only a description, allowing students the freedom to exercise their imagination and develop unique interpretations. The second version includes pictures, offering visual cues to guide students in their building process. The third version features Minecraft building tips, helping those who may require ideas or suggestions on how to bring their creations to life. With a wide range of building challenges, varying in difficulty from easy to complex, this resource can be utilized with learners of all ages and skill levels. Moreover, the flexibility of this activity extends beyond Minecraft, as students can also complete the challenges using alternative building materials such as blocks from LEGO or DUPLO sets, or craft items. The challenges can be used as Halloween activities, in enrichment centers, in STEM bins or just for fun! It is a great way to get your students engaged in learning STEM skills while they play! This Resource Includes 28 building challenges in three versions: • Item description • Item description with picture • Item description along with Minecraft building tips Each version includes a color and print-friendly set for a total of 6 sets of cards. Other Resources You May Enjoy Halloween Graphing Worksheets Minecraft Challenges | Greek Mythology | STEM Activities

Minecraft Building Ideas for Inventions Task Cards This set of Minecraft inventions building ideas is the perfect way to engage your students in STEM activities that connect their learning to the real world. The 28 task cards challenge students to construct a variety of inventions from 3500 BC to the 1970’s. These STEM challenges will encourage students’ creativity and help them learn more important inventions throughout history. Each building challenge is offered in three versions to accommodate diverse learning needs and abilities. The first version provides only a description, allowing students the freedom to exercise their imagination and develop unique interpretations. The second version includes pictures, offering visual cues to guide students in their building process. The third version features more detailed descriptions and Minecraft building tips, helping those who may require ideas or suggestions on how to bring their creations to life. With a wide range of building challenges, varying in difficulty from easy to complex, this resource can be utilized with learners of all ages and skill levels. Moreover, the flexibility of this activity extends beyond Minecraft, as students can also complete the challenges using alternative building materials such as blocks from LEGO or DUPLO sets, or even craft items. These task cards are perfect for students of all ages who love Minecraft or STEM activities. By actively engaging in the construction of objects, students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. They also learn more about inventions that transformed society, making the activity an excellent addition to history units, STEM bins, enrichment centers, or just for fun. Whether utilized in a classroom, homeschooling setting, or as an independent activity, this resource provides an enriching learning experience that merges technology, creativity, and history. This Resource Includes 28 building challenges in three versions: • Item description • Item description with picture • Item description, year invented and Minecraft building tips Each version includes a color and print-friendly set for a total of 6 sets of cards. Other Resources You May Enjoy Minecraft Challenges | Famous Explorers | STEM Activities Minecraft Challenges | Industrial Revolution | STEM Activities

Properties of Waves Card Sort This hands-on sorting activity contains 24 photographs for students to classify by the wave behaviors of absorption, reflection, and refraction. The real-life examples will encourage a deeper understanding of properties of waves as well as foster critical thinking and classification skills. There are 4 different formats of pictures to allow you to tailor the activity based on your lesson objectives and accommodate the varying needs of your students. Use the labels and large pictures for your science centers or stations and the small pictures and sorting sheet for notes, assignments or even as a quick informal assessment. This Resource Includes • 24 different color picture cards in 4 formats (3 different sizes, 1 with labels) o 8 Examples of Absorption o 8 Examples of Reflection o 8 Examples of Refraction • Sorting Sheet • Category Labels • Answer Key Other Resources You May Enjoy Waves Lesson Plan Bundle Conduction Convection Radiation Card Sort

Minecraft Building Ideas for Inventions of the Industrial Revolution Task Cards Add an interactive component to your lessons of the Industrial Revolution with these Minecraft building challenges. This resource prompts students to build models of inventions from the Industrial Revolution of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The challenges include objects related to the textile industry, transportation, agriculture and much more! These STEM activities will encourage students’ creativity and help them learn more about this pivotal time in history. Each building challenge is offered in three versions to accommodate diverse learning needs and abilities. The first version provides only a description, allowing students the freedom to exercise their imagination and develop unique interpretations. The second version includes pictures, offering visual cues to guide students in their building process. The third version features more detailed descriptions and Minecraft building tips, helping those who may require ideas or suggestions on how to bring their creations to life. With a wide range of building challenges, varying in difficulty from easy to complex, this resource can be utilized with learners of all ages and skill levels. Moreover, the flexibility of this activity extends beyond Minecraft, as students can also complete the challenges using alternative building materials such as blocks from LEGO or DUPLO sets, or even craft items. These task cards are perfect for students of all ages who love Minecraft or STEM activities. By actively engaging in the construction of objects, students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. They also learn more about this time in history that transformed society, making the activity an excellent addition to history units, STEM bins, enrichment centers, or just for fun. Whether utilized in a classroom, homeschooling setting, or as an independent activity, this resource provides an enriching learning experience that merges technology, creativity, and history. This Resource Includes 28 building challenges in three versions: • Item description • Item description with picture • Detailed description of item along with Minecraft building tips Each version includes a color and print-friendly set for a total of 6 sets of cards. Other Resources You May Enjoy Minecraft Challenges | Famous Explorers | STEM Activities Minecraft Challenges | Switzerland | STEM Activities

Minecraft Building Ideas for Christmas Task Cards (Religious Version) This set of Minecraft Christmas ideas is the perfect way to engage your children in fun STEM activities while deepening their knowledge of traditional Christmas symbols. The 28 task cards challenge students to create a variety of people and objects relating to the Christmas season. All items are based on Christian symbols of the holiday and are a great activity for private schools, homeschools or just for fun. Each building challenge is offered in three versions to accommodate diverse learning needs and abilities. The first version provides only a description, allowing students the freedom to exercise their imagination and develop unique interpretations. The second version includes pictures, offering visual cues to guide children in their building process. The third version features Minecraft building tips, helping those who may require ideas or suggestions on how to bring their creations to life. With a wide range of building challenges, varying in difficulty from easy to complex, this resource can be utilized with children of all ages and skill levels. Moreover, the flexibility of this activity extends beyond Minecraft, as the challenges can also be completed using alternative building materials such as blocks from LEGO or DUPLO sets, or craft items. Give children a card and watch them create! This Resource Includes 28 building challenges in three versions: • Item description • Item description with picture • Item description along with Minecraft building tips Each version includes a color and print-friendly set for a total of 6 sets of cards. Other Resources You May Enjoy Rounding Whole Numbers | Task Cards | Christmas Minecraft Challenges | Christmas | STEM Activities (Secular Version)

This set of Easter Minecraft challenges is the perfect way to engage your students in STEM activities and support ISTE Standards. The 28 task cards provide Easter ideas for students to create using Minecraft or other building materials such as LEGO blocks or craft items. These Minecraft building ideas can be used for Easter activities, enrichment, STEAM or STEM activities or just for fun! All items are secular and can be enjoyed by children of all backgrounds. Each building challenge comes in three versions to accommodate different learning styles and abilities. The first version provides only an item name, giving students the freedom to use their imagination and creativity to make something unique. The second version includes pictures to help visualize what to build. The third version features Minecraft building tips for those who need ideas or suggestions on how to bring their creations to life. With a wide range of building challenges, varying in difficulty from easy to complex, this resource can be utilized with learners of all ages and skill levels. It provides your students with engaging, hands-on learning experiences that build essential skills for digital literacy, creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving incorporating STEM and ISTE Standards in a fun way! This Resource Includes 28 building challenges in three versions: • Item name • Item name with picture • Item name along with Minecraft building ideas Each version includes a color and print-friendly set for a total of 6 sets of cards. Other Resources You May Enjoy Rounding Whole Numbers | Task Cards | Easter Minecraft Challenges | Greek Mythology | STEM Activities

This set of Minecraft challenges is the ideal resource to enrich your study of the American Revolution with STEM activities. The 28 task cards provide building ideas based on key symbols, buildings, and events of the American Revolutionary War providing a unique blend of learning and creativity. Whether using Minecraft, LEGO blocks, or various craft materials, these challenges are perfect for integrating into history lessons, American Revolution projects, enrichment activities, STEAM or STEM curriculum or just to add a fun twist to your classroom. Each building challenge comes in three formats to accommodate different learning styles and abilities. The first format encourages independent creative thinking by listing only the challenge name. The second format includes pictures to help visualize what to build. The third format features Minecraft building tips for those who need ideas or suggestions on how to bring their creations to life. Offering building challenges from easy to complex, this resource can be used with learners of all ages and skill levels. It provides your students with engaging, hands-on learning experiences that build essential 21st century skills including digital literacy, creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving. It will transform the way your students engage with history and technology! This Resource Includes 28 building challenges in three formats: • Item name • Item name with picture • Item name along with Minecraft building ideas Each format includes a color and print-friendly set for a total of 6 sets of cards. Other Resources You May Enjoy Colonial Times Minecraft Challenges-STEM Activities Westward Expansion Minecraft Challenges-STEM Activities