Minecraft Building Challenges for Oceans Task Cards The oceans cover 71% of our planet and contain a variety of beautiful and amazing creatures. These Minecraft building ideas are designed to engage kids in learning about the ocean while having fun building their own creations. The challenges can be used as part of a lesson, additional ocean activities or just for fun! They will also help build STEM skills such as problem solving, critical thinking, and planning and organizing. These Minecraft ideas can also be completed without technology by using blocks (LEGO, DUPLO, etc.) or any craft items for the building materials. This Resource Includes 28 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 STEM Activities Bundle | Countries

Minecraft Building Challenges for Medieval Times Task Cards Vikings and knights and inventors, oh my! The Medieval world saw many exciting developments in history. Have your students use these Minecraft building challenges to dig deeper into this period of history. This set includes objects from the Middle Ages (AD 500-1500) such as castles, cathedrals, inventions, and much more! The building challenges range from easy to complex which allows you to use this resource with children of all ages and abilities. You can also complete the challenges by using blocks (LEGO, DUPLO, etc.) or any craft items for the building materials. Use for history units, STEM centers, early finishers, or just for fun! This Resource Includes 28 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 STEM Activities Bundle | Countries

Two resources for teaching and learning 25 Greek and Latin affixes and roots. The first is a PowerPoint presentation which introduces the 25 word parts. Each slide includes 5 items: a word part, meaning of the word part, a picture to help remember the meaning, and a focus word with definition which shows the use of the part. You can easily convert the presentation to Google Slides. The second resource is four complete sets of flashcards for the same word parts. The first two sets include each of the 25 affixes and roots, the third set has the meanings of the word parts, and the fourth set has the meanings with a picture. Several blank cards are included so you can add additional word parts to study. The flashcards are perfect for centers, small groups, or individual practice. Print on heavy paper (cardstock) and laminate for long-term use. Use them for games such as Charades, Go Fish, Concentration and Pictionary. Your ELL, visual, and kinesthetic learners will enjoy the activities as they build their vocabulary! An answer key is provided to allow students to check their work. List #13 includes the following affixes and roots: chrom, form, sequ, glyc, hemo, ultima, infra, leuko, lys, meso, milli, mem, gress, labor, myo, vac, oligo, ose, osis, tude, patho, phag, phor, phyt, and phyll. These parts are based on List #13 of “The Word Within the Word I” by Michael Clay Thompson, although this resource can be used with any study of Greek and Latin roots. Includes: • PowerPoint Presentation • 4 Sets of Flashcards (100 cards) • Answer Key Check out my shop for additional lists and bundles!

Identifying Fractions Halloween-Themed Task Cards Are you finding your students spooked by fractions? Add this low prep resource to your Halloween math activities. These math task cards give students practice with identifying 3rd grade fractions as parts of circles, rectangles, and squares. Fractions use denominators of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11. This variety allows you to differentiate for all your students. Supports skills from the following standards: CCSS 3.NF.A.1; TEKS 3.3D; VA SOL 3.2.a; and KS2 Year 3. This Resource Includes • 36 unique task cards in both color and print-friendly versions • 2 types of student recording sheets • 2 matching answer sheets for easy grading • Blank recording sheet for differentiation • Skills list Other Resources You May Enjoy Building Fraction Models Task Cards Graphing Center Activities

Add some fun to your math activities this fall with these Halloween-themed worksheets. Nine different no prep worksheets allow children to practice various graphing skills. Covers the skills of drawing scaled picture and bar graph and solving one- and two-step problems using information presented in the graphs. Use for math centers, additional practice, homeschool or just for some seasonal fun! They are great for reviewing, reinforcing, and differentiating graph skills for students at varying levels. Supports skills from CCSS 2.MD.D.10, 3.MD.B.3; TEKS MA.2.10.B, MS.2.10.C, MA.3.8.B; VA SOL PS.215.a, PS.2.15b, PS.315.a, PS.315.b: and KS2 maths. Includes: • 9 different student worksheets • 9 corresponding answer sheets • Skills list

A quick hands-on camouflage modeling activity that gets students up and out of the classroom. Students will discover the reasons that camouflage is important for animals by using different colored toothpicks and collecting data on which color is easier to find in the grass. Small colored blocks such as LEGO can also be used. I use this as an “Explore” activity in my 5E lesson cycle. Easily incorporate math into this activity by having students graph their results. Supports NGSS 3 LS4-2 and TEKS SCI.3.10.A Includes: • Teacher lesson instructions • Student data collection sheet • Student lab question sheet Visit my store for more science activities!

Get ready for spring with the butterfly and moth activities in this set! Children will be introduced to facts about butterflies and moths in the 14-page book with color photographs. They will apply this knowledge in three different activities: identifying parts of a butterfly, completing a butterfly life cycle and answering comprehension questions. Great as an introduction to butterflies and moths or metamorphosis. Print the pages out landscape and staple the book together. Extend these activities by looking for caterpillars, butterflies and moths, making a butterfly life cycle mobile, or reading additional books such as “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle. This is one of my low-prep “Print, Cut, Learn” activities. Print out, cut apart and let the learning and fun begin! Includes: 14-page book with color photographs 1 cut and paste life cycle activity 1 cut and paste identifying parts of a butterfly 1 set of comprehension questions Answer sheets for all three activities

Two resources for teaching and learning 25 Greek and Latin affixes and roots. The first is a PowerPoint presentation which introduces the 25 word parts. Each slide includes 5 items: a word part, meaning of the word part, a picture to help remember the meaning, and a focus word with definition which shows the use of the part. You can easily convert the presentation to Google Slides. The second resource is four complete sets of flashcards for the same word parts. The first two sets include each of the 25 affixes and roots, the third set has the meanings of the word parts, and the fourth set has the meanings with a picture. Several blank cards are included so you can add additional word parts to study. The flashcards are perfect for centers, small groups, or individual practice. Print on heavy paper (cardstock) and laminate for long-term use. Use them for games such as Charades, Go Fish, Concentration and Pictionary. Your ELL, visual, and kinesthetic learners will enjoy the activities as they build their vocabulary! An answer key is provided to allow students to check their work. List #8 includes the following affixes and roots: sed, leg, anim, tort, nym, sanct, meta, petr, mir, man, rect, volv, demi, retro, sens, fy, ocul, cur, ultra, oid, gest, apt, tact, voc, and rid. These parts are based on List #8 of “The Word Within the Word I” by Michael Clay Thompson, although this resource can be used with any study of Greek and Latin roots. Includes: • PowerPoint Presentation • 4 Sets of Flashcards (100 cards) • Answer Key Check out my shop for additional lists and bundles!

Measuring Length Task Cards Looking for ways to help students practice reading rulers and measure length? These math task cards include 32 problems measuring inches and centimeters. Twelve problems have students measuring inches to the nearest whole or half-inch and twelve problems have them measuring centimeters. There are eight extension cards for differentiation which ask for ¼ or ¾ inches or .5 cm. Multiple recording sheets allow for a variety of uses from individual practice to around the room games. Supports skills from the following standards: CCSS 2.MD.A.1; TEKS 1.7a; VA SOL 2.11; and KS1 Year 1. This Resource Includes • 32 unique task cards in both color and print-friendly versions • 3 types of student recording sheets • 3 matching answer sheets for easy grading • Blank recording sheet and extension sheets for differentiation Other Resources You May Enjoy Building Fraction Models Task Cards Graphing Center Activities

Minecraft Building Ideas for Mexico Task Cards Learn about different countries while encouraging creativity and problem-solving with this set of Minecraft building challenges. Students will increase their STEM skills while building objects, symbols, and landmarks relating to Mexico such as sombreros, jaguars, salsa, and more! There are a variety of building activities ranging from easy to complex which allows you to use this resource with all ages and abilities. You can also complete the challenges by using blocks (LEGO, DUPLO, etc.) or any craft items for the building materials. Use for history units, country studies, STEM bins, enrichment activities, or just for fun! This Resource Includes 28 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 Minecraft Challenges | Ancient and Medieval | STEM Activities Bundle

Living vs Nonliving Card Sort Need a quick and easy activity for teaching the difference between living vs nonliving things? Grab this low-prep card sort for your classroom. In this hands-on activity, students will sort real-life pictures into two or three categories. Younger students can sort by living or nonliving while older or more advanced students can add the category organic nonliving. Use in your science center or station, interactive notebooks, or as a formative assessment. A visual and tactile activity to reinforce science vocabulary and concepts! Supports skills from the following standards: NGSS MS LS1-1; TEKS SCI.K.9.A; VA SOL.K.6.a; Key Stage 1 Year 2. This Resource Includes • 24 different color picture cards in 4 formats (3 different sizes, 1 with labels) o 8 Examples of Living o 9 Examples of Nonliving o 7 Examples of Organic Nonliving • 3 Differentiated Sorting Sheets • Title Cards • Answer Keys Other Resources You May Enjoy Six Kingdoms | Classification | Card Sort Camouflage | Ecosystems | Lesson Plan

Human Body Systems Sorting Activity This low-prep sort activity is the perfect way to have your students learn the levels of organization from smallest to largest in the human body. It includes picture examples of the four levels of organization for six body systems (circulatory, digestive, excretory, muscular, nervous, and respiratory). The pictures come in 3 different sizes, two with labels. Use the category cards and the larger pictures in your science center or station, use the sorting sheets with smaller pictures as notes in interactive notebooks, a homework assignment or formative assessment. You can easily differentiate by changing how many systems or levels you use in the sorting activity. The labeled pictures are a wonderful way to incorporate vocabulary into the lesson (cyte means cell, cardio pertains to the heart, etc.) A quick and easy way to reinforce science concepts and vocabulary. This Resource Includes • 24 different color picture cards in 4 formats (3 different sizes, 2 with labels) o 1 example of a cell, tissue, organ, and body system for 6 systems  Circulatory System  Digestive System  Excretory System  Muscular System  Nervous System  Respiratory System • Sorting Sheets • Category cards of systems and levels • Answer Key Other Resources You May Enjoy Cell Division | Mitosis Modeling Activity | Lesson Plan Ocean Activities | Ecosystems | Bundle

Animal Phylum Activity Card Sort Looking for a quick and easy animal classification activity for your students? Grab this low-prep sorting activity for your classroom. In this hands-on activity, students will sort real-life pictures into the 9 most common animal phyla. It can be used for all parts of your 5E lessons. Use the large pictures and labels in your science center or station to have groups sort the pictures before learning about the phyla as an engage/explore activity. Use the sorting sheets with smaller pictures as notes, assignments, or assessments. There are two versions of the sorting sheet so it can be used in interactive notebooks. An excellent activity for your visual and tactile learners! This Resource Includes • 24 different color picture cards in 4 formats (3 different sizes, 1 with labels) o 3 Mollusca examples o 1 Porifera example o 3 Cnidaria examples o 2 Platyhelminthes examples o 2 Nematoda examples o 2 Annelida examples o 3 Arthropoda examples o 3 Echinodermata examples o 5 Chordata examples • 2 Sorting Sheets (full-size and half-size) • Phyla Labels • Answer Keys Other Resources You May Enjoy Six Kingdoms | Classification | Card Sort Producer Consumer Decomposer | Ecosystems | DELUXE Card Sort

Minecraft Building Ideas for Germany Task Cards Explore the fascinating country of Germany 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 Germany. From a cuckoo clock to the Black Forest, and even the fairy-tale Neuschwanstein Castle, these cards challenge students’ creativity and improve their knowledge of German culture. Each building challenge is offered in three different versions to accommodate different 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. 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 German landmarks and symbols, students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. They also learn more about German culture and geography, making these task cards an excellent resource for history units, country studies, STEM bins, enrichment activities, or just for fun. Whether utilized in a classroom, homeschooling setting, or as an independent activity, these task cards provide an enriching learning experience that merges technology, creativity, and cultural appreciation. This Resource Includes 28 challenges in three versions: • Item description • Item description with picture • Item description 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 | Switzerland | STEM Activities Minecraft Challenges | Age of Exploration | STEM Activities

Minecraft Building Ideas for India Task Cards Explore the fascinating country of India 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 India. From an elephant to the Ajanta Caves, and of course the iconic Taj Mahal, these cards challenge students’ creativity and improve their knowledge of Indian culture. Each building challenge is offered in three different versions to accommodate different 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. 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 landmarks and symbols, students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. They also learn more about the culture and geography of India, making these task cards an excellent resource for history units, country studies, STEM bins, enrichment activities, or just for fun. Whether utilized in a classroom, homeschooling setting, or as an independent activity, these task cards provide an enriching learning experience that merges technology, creativity, and cultural appreciation. This Resource Includes 28 challenges in three versions: • Item description • Item description with picture • Item description 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 | Switzerland | STEM Activities Minecraft Challenges | Age of Exploration | STEM Activities

Minecraft Building Ideas for the Age of Discovery Task Cards Explore the fascinating Age of Exploration 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 various explorers during the Age of Exploration. From a globe representing Ferdinand Magellan to El Dorado representing Sir Walter Raleigh, these cards challenge students’ creativity and will help them learn more about each explorer’s accomplishments. Each building challenge represents a different explorer from this time period 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 this time in 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 | Famous Explorers | STEM Activities Minecraft Challenges | Switzerland | STEM Activities

Three Types of Rocks Card Sort Looking for an engaging and versatile activity to teach your students about the 3 types of rocks? Look no further! This card sort is the perfect method to reinforce important science vocabulary and concepts in an interactive way. With 24 different picture examples, this product provides flexibility in sorting options to allow you to tailor the activity to meet the specific needs of your students. The cards can be sorted into the three main types of rocks: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic or for a more advanced activity sort them into sub-categories of the three main ones. Extend the activity by having students use the pictures to create a model of the rock cycle. This versatility makes it an excellent tool for differentiation. Pictures are included in three different sizes to accommodate various classroom activities. The larger pictures can be laminated and used as a center or station activity, providing a hands-on experience for students. The sorting sheets with smaller pictures are ideal for note-taking in interactive notebooks, as homework assignments, or as formative assessments. This activity will provide a multisensory learning experience while strengthening student understanding. It supports concepts from the following standards: NGSS 4-ESS 1-1, MS-ESS 2-3, TEKS 6.10B, and VA SOL 5.8.c. This Resource Includes 24 different color picture cards in 4 formats (3 different sizes, 1 with labels) 8 igneous rocks examples 4 extrusive igneous 4 intrusive igneous 8 metamorphic rocks 4 foliated metamorphic 4 non-foliated metamorphic 8 sedimentary rocks examples 3 chemical sedimentary 2 organic sedimentary 3 clastic sedimentary 2 Differentiated Sorting Sheets Category Labels Answer Keys Other Resources You May Enjoy Minecraft Challenges | Landforms | STEM Activities Erosion and Deposition | Landforms | Card Sort

Potential and Kinetic Energy Card Sort Looking for a quick, hands-on energy activity for your students? This low-prep sorting activity is perfect! The resource contains 24 photographs for students to classify into potential or kinetic energy. Challenge students by having them go a step further and sort by the specific type of potential or kinetic energy. Use the large pictures and labels in your science center or station. The sorting sheets can be used with the smaller pictures as notes, assignments, or assessments. The different formats of pictures and sorting sheets make it easy to differentiate vocabulary and categories based on the needs of your students and lesson objectives. A fun way to reinforce science concepts and vocabulary! This Resource Includes • 24 different color picture cards in 4 formats (3 different sizes, 1 with labels) o 1 Example of Electrical Energy (Kinetic) o 3 Examples of Motion Energy (Kinetic) o 3 Examples of Radiant Energy (Kinetic) o 2 Examples of Sound Energy (Kinetic) o 3 Examples of Thermal Energy (Kinetic) o 5 Examples of Chemical Energy (Potential) o 3 Examples of Gravitational Energy (Potential) o 1 Examples of Nuclear Energy (Potential) o 3 Examples of Stored Mechanical Energy (Potential) • Differentiated Sorting Sheets • Category Labels • Answer Keys Other Resources You May Enjoy Waves | Lesson Plan | Bundle Conduction Convection Radiation | Heat Transfer | Card Sort

Properties of Waves Card Sort Looking for a quick, hands-on activity to help your students learn about the different types of waves? This low-prep sorting activity contains 24 photographs for students to classify into electromagnetic vs mechanical waves, as well as transverse vs longitudinal waves. Students can also sort the pictures by both criteria, making it a comprehensive learning tool. The resource offers different formats of pictures and sorting sheets to easily differentiate based on students’ needs and lesson objectives. It’s an effective way to reinforce science concepts and vocabulary, and can be used in science centers, stations, as notes, assignments, or assessments. It is a wonderful resource for reviewing and reinforcing understanding of wave types. This Resource Includes • 24 different color picture cards in 4 formats (3 different sizes, 1 with labels) o 6 Examples of Transverse Mechanical Waves o 6 Examples of Longitudinal Mechanical Waves o 12 Examples of Transverse Electromagnetic Waves • Differentiated Sorting Sheets • Category Labels • Answer Keys Other Resources You May Enjoy Waves | Lesson Plan | Bundle Conduction Convection Radiation | Heat Transfer | Card Sort

Bring the electromagnetic spectrum to life in your classroom with this engaging, hands-on card sorting activity in which students organize information about electromagnetic waves. This resource is perfect for 5E lesson plans, adding to the learning experience by reinforcing key concepts related to the properties of light waves. It features cards for each of the seven wavelengths, including information on uses, potential dangers, wavelength images and example pictures. The larger cards are wonderful for group activities, encouraging collaboration and discussion among students while the smaller cards are great for individual study, allowing students to explore at their own pace. Ideal for use in science centers, interactive notebooks, or as a formative assessment, this card sorting activity offers a blend of visual and tactile learning opportunities to strengthen students’ science vocabulary and conceptual understanding. Bring a new activity to your wave lessons and watch as your students’ understanding of the electromagnetic spectrum grows. This Resource Includes • 35 different color cards in 3 sizes o 7 Headings o 7 Example Pictures o 7 Wavelength Pictures o 7 Uses Cards o 7 Dangers Cards • 2 Differentiated Sorting Sheets • Answer Key Other Resources You May Enjoy Waves-Lesson Plan Bundle Heat Transfer-Conduction Convection Radiation Card Sort