Building Ideas for the Month of September Task Cards Use this set of 32 building task cards with a September 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 in September such as Labor Day, Autumn Equinox, Talk Like a Pirate Day and many 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 Back to School STEM Building Challenges

Building Ideas for the Month of November Task Cards Use this set of 32 building task cards with a November 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 in November such as Veteran’s Day, America Recycles Day, Thanksgiving, 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 | Thanksgiving

Building Ideas for the Month of October Task Cards Use this set of 32 building task cards with an October 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 in October such as National Fossil Day, Name Your Car Day, Leif Erickson Day and many 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 Minecraft Challenges | Halloween | STEM Activities

Activities for Country Study Unit Learn about the country of Mexico with these low-prep activities! The printables in this resource will help your students learn about the landmarks, objects, and symbols of Mexico. 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 United States of Mexico. Answer keys are provided for all activities. These engaging activities are sure to add fun and interest to your study of Mexico. 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

Minecraft Building Ideas for Greece 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 Greece such as olives, the Olympics, the Acropolis 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

Steps of Photosynthesis Modeling Activity Have your students model the process of photosynthesis with this hands-on activity using simple materials. Students will discover the products and reactants of photosynthesis by modeling the molecules involved using beads and pipe cleaners. Different colored blocks that connect (such as LEGO) can also be used. This lesson is highly effective to allow students to “see” what happens with the different elements during photosynthesis. Great to use as an “Explore” activity in a 5E lesson plan. Supports NGSS 5 LS1-1, MS LS1-6, HS LS1-5; TEKS.SCI.9-11.B.9.B; VA SOL.LS.4.b; and KS 3 Biology standards. This Resource Includes • Student lab sheets (color and print-friendly) • Two lab “mats” (one standard and one legal size) • Sun models • Answer Key • Teacher Information including activity directions and differentiation ideas Other Resources You May Enjoy Cell Division | Mitosis Modeling Activity | Lesson Plan Waves | Lab Activities | Lesson Plan

Thermal Energy Transfer Card Sort Activity Use this hands-on sorting activity to give students practice distinguishing between the three types of heat transfer (conduction, convection, and radiation}. There are 24 different photographs with examples of heat transfer in 3 different sizes. Larger cards can be used for groups while the smaller cards can be used individually. Use this sorting activity in your science stations or centers, interactive notebooks, or as a formative assessment. 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 8 conduction examples o 8 convection examples o 8 radiation examples • 2 Sorting Sheets (full-size and half-size) • Category Labels • Answer Keys Other Resources You May Enjoy Waves | 5E Lesson Plan | Bundle Waves | Electromagnetic Spectrum | Worksheet

Chemical and Physical Changes Activity Card Sort Is baking a cake a chemical or physical change? What about cutting a piece of paper? In this low-prep sorting activity your students will classify changes in matter as either physical or chemical. The resource includes pictures of examples of 24 different changes, 12 for chemical and 12 for physical. Three different sizes of the cards are provided to use in a variety of ways. The large cards can be used for science centers or stations while the small ones will fit in interactive notebooks. A hands-on activity for reinforcing science vocabulary and concepts in a fun way! This Resource Includes • 24 different color picture cards in 4 formats (3 different sizes, 1 with labels) o 12 Examples of Chemical Changes o 12 Examples of Physical Changes • 2 Sorting Sheets (full-size and half-size) • Category Labels • Answer Keys Other Resources You May Enjoy Solid Liquid Gas | Chemistry | Card Sort Transparent Translucent Opaque | Waves | Card Sort

Minecraft Building Ideas for Switzerland Task Cards Explore the fascinating country of Switzerland 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 Switzerland. From a cheese factory to a watch shop, and even the magnificent Rhine Falls, these cards challenge students’ creativity and improve their knowledge of Swiss 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. 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 Swiss landmarks and symbols, students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. They also learn more about Swiss 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 • 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 |Germany | STEM Activities Minecraft Challenges | Age of Exploration | STEM Activities

Minecraft Building Ideas for Landforms Task Cards Enrich your students’ study of landforms with this engaging set of Minecraft building challenges! These task cards are designed to help students make connections between the landform definition and the actual object by building Minecraft structures of different landforms. This is also an ideal way to incorporate STEM activities into your classroom! The challenges can be used as part of a lesson, as an addition to STEM centers, enrichment activities, or just for fun! Each building challenge is offered in three versions to accommodate diverse learning needs and abilities. The first version provides only the name of the landform, 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 a short definition of the landform 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. Whether utilized in a classroom, homeschooling setting, or as an independent activity, this resource provides an enriching learning experience that merges technology, creativity, and science. This Resource Includes 28 building challenges in three versions: • Landform term • Landform term with picture • Landform definition 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 | STEM Activities Landforms | Geology | Worksheets

Landforms Differentiated Worksheets These printable activities are designed to help students learn about 28 different types of landforms. With 5 levels of differentiation, these worksheets can be used for an entire unit or with different levels of students. They are perfect for teaching and reviewing landform vocabulary and definitions. The worksheets cover a range of activities, including matching pictures and names, writing landform names, identifying landforms based on descriptions, multiple-choice questions, and fill-in-the-blank assessments. Real-life photographs of each landform are included to enhance understanding. Perfect for interactive notebooks, pre-assessments, and post-assessments. The 28 landforms included are: arch, archipelago, beach, canyon, cave, cliff, coral reef, cove, delta, desert, dune, fjord, glacier, hoodoo, island, isthmus, kettle, lake, landslide, marsh, meander, mesa, mountain, peninsula, plateau, sinkhole, volcano, and waterfall. Supports the following standards: Illinois Learning Standards for Social Science, SS.G.3.1; NGSS 2-ESS2-2, 4-ESS2-2, MS-ESS2-2; TEKS SCI 4.7b, 5.7b; VA SOL 5.8d; and KS2 Year 5 This Resource Includes 10 worksheets containing 28 landforms • 2 with pictures and names (matching) • 2 with pictures (fill-in-the-blank) • 2 with pictures, names, and definitions (matching) • 2 with names and definitions (multiple choice) • 2 with definitions (fill-in-the-blank) Answer keys for all worksheets Other Resources You May Enjoy Minecraft Challenges | Landforms | STEM Activities Landforms | Erosion and Deposition | Card Sort

Rounding Whole Numbers Insects Themed Task Cards Your students will be “bugging” you to practice rounding whole numbers with this set of insect-themed math task cards. The 42 cards include rounding activities for 2-7-digit numbers from the 10’s to 1,000,000’s place. This wide variety makes it easy to differentiate for every ability. Use for stations, games, spiral reviews, math workshops or independent work. Supports skills from the following standards: CCSS 3.NBT.A.1 and 4.NBT.A.3; TEKS 3.4.B and 4.2.D; VA SOL 3.1b and 4.1c; and KS2 Year 4 and 5. This Resource Includes • 42 unique task cards in both color and print-friendly versions o Two problems for each rounding skill • 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

** Rounding Whole Numbers Winter Activities-Themed Task Cards** Add some chilly fun to your rounding practice with these winter activities-themed math task cards. The 42 cards include rounding activities for 2-7-digit numbers from the 10’s to 1,000,000’s place. This covers both 3rd and 4th grade rounding activities, making it easy to differentiate for all students. Use for stations, games, spiral reviews, math workshops or independent work. Supports skills from the following standards: CCSS 3.NBT.A.1 and 4.NBT.A.3; TEKS 3.4.B and 4.2.D; VA SOL 3.1b and 4.1c; and KS2 Year 4 and 5. This Resource Includes • 42 unique task cards in both color and print-friendly versions o Two problems for each rounding skill • 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