This is my brand new STEM packet for 5th grade, all about Island Survival. This packet is a 4 week long activity, designed around 3 different experiments that tie in the Common Core Standards. The experiments include: Designing and Building a Water Filtration System Growing Seeds in Soil and Water using Fresh Water and Salt Water Building a Raft Students will also be required to document their progress through photos and video, so that they can create a multimedia presentation at the end of the project. ***These activities also require additional materials which are easy to come by: Plastic water bottles (4 per group) Plastic soda bottles (1 per group) Plastic cups (16 per group) Small rocks (2-3 cups per group) Sand (2-3 cups per group) Old t-shirts (1 per group) Dirt (1 large Ziploc bag per group) Variety of edible plant seeds, at least 8 different kinds (tomato, lettuce, etc…) Salt (1 large container per group) Sticks (10 per group) String (1 roll per group) Roll of plastic trash bags (1 bag per group) Duct tape (1 roll per group) Foam pool noodles (1 per group) Poster board (1 per group) Rubber bands (5-10 per group) A container large enough to hold water for testing floatation (ideally 1 per group but can be just 1 for the class)*** Please make sure to rate and leave feedback.

This is a great hands on unit for K-2 students that is aligned with ELA & Math CCSS, and Next Generation Science Standards for Engineering & Design. Students will read "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom", and discuss what happened to the letters. Then they will work in small groups to design and build a new "tree" structure that can keep the letters in without falling out or without the structure collapsing. ***Please note additional materials are needed for this activity*** Assorted pieces of cardboard, cardboard tubes, tin foil, magnetic letters, and white glue. Standards: K.CC.B.4, K.MD.A.1, 1.MD.A.2, 2.MD.A.1, W.K.2, W.K.3, W.K.8, W.1.2, W.1.3, W.1.8, W.2.2, SL.K.1, SL.K.3, SL.K.5, SL.K.6, SL.1.1, SL.1.5, SL.2.1 This packet includes: Cover Page Introduction and Objective Page 3 pages of ELA, Math and Next Generation Science Standards for K-2 Lesson Procedure Building Trees Differentiated Self Assessment Building Trees Differentiated Math Extension Building Trees Design page Building Trees Explanations Building Trees Rulers Building Trees Banner for classroom display Please make sure to rate and leave feedback!

Balancing Apples This is a great hands on unit for K-2 students that is aligned with ELA CCSS, and Next Generation Science Standards for Engineering & Design. Students will read "10 Apples Up On Top", and conduct an experiment to see how many apples they can balance on top of a cup with the use of toothpicks, and with toothpicks. ***Please note additional materials are needed for this activity*** Apples, toothpicks, plastic cups (Solo), ziploc bags. This packet includes: Cover Page Introduction and Objective Page 3 pages of ELA and Next Generation Science Standards for K-2 Lesson Procedure Balancing Apples Differentiated Self Assessment Balancing Apples Differentiated Writing Extension Balancing Apples Lesson Explanation Balancing Apples Experiment Predictions Balancing Apples Experiment Drawing Balancing Apples Measurement Balancing Apples Banner for classroom display

This is a great hands on unit for K-2 students that is aligned with ELA CCSS, and Next Generation Science Standards for Engineering & Design. Perfect for an OCEAN UNIT or END OF THE YEAR celebration activity! Students will complete this 2 part activity to create and test different sand mixtures, then select the best one for building and then build the tallest sand structure they can, culminating with completing the ELA and Math activities. The idea is for students to see different combinations of sand, and to test the strength when building. ***Please note additional materials are needed for this activity*** Play sand, cornstarch, baby oil, shaving cream, flour, water, storage containers with lids. Standards Covered: K.MD.A.1, 1.MD.A.2, 2.MD.A.1, 2.MD.A.2, W.K.2, W.K.3, W.K.8, W.1.2, W.1.3, W.1.8, W.2.2, SL.K.1, SL.K.3, SL.K.5, SL.K.6, SL.1.1, SL.1.5, SL.2.1 This packet includes: Cover Page Introduction and Set up Page 3 pages of ELA, Math and Next Generation Science Standards for K-2 Lesson Procedure Building Sandcastles Differentiated Self Assessment Building Sandcastles Differentiated Writing Extension Building Sandcastles Sand Mixture Recipes Building Sandcastles DifferentiatedMath Extensions Building Sandcastles Differentiated ELA Extensions Building Sandcastles Real World Extension Building Sandcastles Banner for classroom display Please make sure to rate and leave feedback!

This is a great hands on unit for 3-5 students that is aligned with ELA & Math CCSS, and Next Generation Science Standards for Engineering & Design. Students will put themselves into the perspective of a Biomedical Engineer. For further details, sample photos, and examples of student work, please visit my blog: http://completelykindergarten.blogspot.com/2015/02/stem-building-prosthetic-limbs.html ***Please note additional materials are needed for this activity*** Duct tape, large popsicle sticks, cables, rope, foam, plungers, tin foil, toilet tubes, paper towel tubes, sponges, cardboard. There should be enough plungers (1 for each group, I got mine at the 99 cents store), and other materials can be donated by parents and should be replenished as needed. This packet includes: Cover Page Introduction and Objective Page 3 pages of ELA, Math and Next Generation Science Standards for 3-5 Lesson Procedures Client Information Cards (6) Price cards for materials Student Workbook Cover Page Table of Contents Page Client Information Page Measurements Page Design Page Decorations Page Materials & Cost Page Field Tests Page Commercial Instructions Page Discussing Design Page Written Reflection Page Banner Make one workbook for each group of students. Please make sure to rate and leave feedback!

This is a great hands on unit for K-2 students that is aligned with ELA & Math CCSS, and Next Generation Science Standards for Engineering & Design. Students will read the Humpty Dumpty Nursery Rhyme, and be challenged to use specific materials to build a new wall for Humpty Dumpty so that he won't fall. ***Please note that additional materials are needed for this activity*** Plastic cups, sugar cubes, popsicle sticks, white glue, scissors, cardboard squares, and hard boiled eggs! This packet includes: Cover Page Introduction and Objective Page 3 pages of ELA, Math and Next Generation Science Standards for K-2 Lesson Procedure Humpty Dumpty Nursery Rhyme student copy Humpty Dumpty Differentiated Self Assessment Humpty Dumpty Differentiated Math Extension Humpty Dumpty Wall Designs Humpty Dumpty Student Answers Labels Humpty Dumpty Wall Building Banner for classroom display Humpty Dumpty Poster Please make sure to rate and leave feedback!

This STEM activity is designed for K-2nd grade students to gain some hands on experience through a themed un-plugged coding activity. Students will help guide Santa through different parts of the North Pole (getting from Point A to Point B) by giving coding directions. This packet includes: Cover Page 2 pages of ELA and NGSS standards Teacher Instructions Student Procedure/Checklist Writing Extension North Pole Map Coding Directions 16 Task Cards Please make sure to rate and leave feedback!

This is my combo pack for Chicka Chicka Boom Boom. It includes my best selling Literacy Packet and my new STEM packet. Please read the descriptions below, and save $$$ by purchasing the combo pack rather than individually. CHICKA CHICKA BOOM BOOM LITERACY PACK Another great literacy pack available. This one is wonderful to use while working with the story "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom". Check out the free preview to get an idea of the contents. (Please note that not all items included in this pack are displayed in the preview). Here is what is included in this pack: 1 large coconut tree (to be assembled, should be 2ft tall) 1 set of display coconuts with 26 letters 1 set of colored letters to place in the coconut tree, or to act out the story for sequencing 12 pages of word family activities with writing 1 letter sort cut and paste 1 coconut tree designing activity with cut and paste letters 1 name writing with sentence stems 1 creative coconut tree writing 1 display banner STEM CHICKA CHICKA BOOM BOOM TREES This is a great hands on unit for K-2 students that is aligned with ELA & Math CCSS, and Next Generation Science Standards for Engineering & Design. Students will read "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom", and discuss what happened to the letters. Then they will work in small groups to design and build a new "tree" structure that can keep the letters in without falling out or without the structure collapsing. ***Please note additional materials are needed for this activity*** Assorted pieces of cardboard, cardboard tubes, tin foil, magnetic letters, and white glue. This packet includes: Cover Page Introduction and Objective Page 3 pages of ELA, Math and Next Generation Science Standards for K-2 Lesson Procedure Building Trees Differentiated Self Assessment Building Trees Differentiated Math Extension Building Trees Design page Building Trees Explanations Building Trees Rulers Building Trees Banner for classroom display Please make sure to rate and leave feedback! Note: I do not own Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, I merely created these resources to aid in teaching the fabulous book. Please purchase Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr to use in your class! Please make sure to rate and leave feedback!

This is a great hands on unit for 4-5 students that is aligned with ELA & Math CCSS, and Next Generation Science Standards for Engineering & Design. In groups students will read informational text about the evolution of clothing to then design and create a futuristic and functional clothing item based on the measurements of one group member. The clothing must be made only from the provided materials, must be able to carry food (snacks), must be wearable and fit the measurements of the selected group member, and be submitted for a weight evaluation. Students also have the option of creating an advertisement for the finished clothing item, which can be completed as a clothing commercial with technology or presented on a poster. ***Please note additional materials are needed for this activity*** Variety of Ziploc bags (small, medium, large), rolls of tape, snack items (pretzels, Goldfish, crackers, etc...), futuristic decorations (tapes, stickers, etc...) and a luggage weighing scale Standards: 4.MD.A.2, 5.MD.C.5, 4.NBT.B.4, 5.NBT.B.5, RI.4.10, RI.5.10, W.4.1, W.4.3, W.5.1, W.5.3, SL.4.1, SL.5.1 This packet includes: Cover Page Introduction and Objective Page 3 pages of ELA, Math and Next Generation Science Standards for 3-5 Lesson Procedures Student self assessment Teacher Sample of Finished Product (NOT FOR STUDENTS) Clothing Evolution Informational Text Designing Clothing Lesson Directions for students Designing Clothing Brainstorming Page Designing Clothing Measurement Recording Sheet Designing Clothing Current Functional Clothing Samples Designing Clothing Student Checklist Designing Clothing Measurement Explanation Designing Clothing Commercial Worksheet Designing Clothing Budget Sheet Designing Clothing Display Banner Designing Clothing Weight Check Please make sure to rate and leave feedback!

This is a 5th Grade Journal that is aligned with Common Core ELA Standards and Next Generation Science Standards. It is a journal that encourages students to mark, deface, tear out pages, paint, and generally "vandalize" it, while meeting academic standards. I made this product based off the idea of an art journal, but wanted to incorporate academics as well. This could be the perfect thing for your students that can't handle "traditional" journals, feel the need to constantly doodle, or are unable to be creative in their own way when it comes to class assignments. Great to have in a STEM/STEAM school and to show differentiation! The Vandalized Volume is over 60 pages and is divided into 6 sections: All About Me Friends & Relationships The World Around Me Keep Calm & Love Science Thinking Like an Engineer Get Creative Each section has 10 pages of activities based on the theme. This journal will encourage creative writing, sequencing events, story telling, researching, designing, testing, predicting, and so much more! Please make sure to rate and leave feedback!

This is a great hands on unit for K-2 students that is aligned with ELA and Math CCSS, and Next Generation Science Standards for Engineering & Design. Students will design and build candy boxes to hold the most amount of chocolates. ***Please note additional materials are needed for this activity*** Cereal boxes, cut to leave the 2 remaining large pieces of the box, masking tape, tin foil. This packet includes: Cover Page Introduction and Objective Page 3 pages of ELA, Math, and Next Generation Science Standards for K-2 Lesson Procedure Candy Boxes Differentiated Self Assessment Candy Boxes Differentiated Writing Extension Candy Boxes Measuring Explanation Candy Boxes Differentiated Math Extensions Candy Boxes Banner for classroom display Please make sure to rate and leave feedback!

This is a great hands on unit for K-2 students that is aligned with ELA and Math CCSS, and Next Generation Science Standards for Engineering & Design. Students will design and build Valentine's Mailboxes to meet specific requirements. ***Please note additional materials are needed for this activity*** Shoeboxes with lids (1 for each student), colored paper, Valentine's stickers, glitter, and any other themed decorating materials. Students will also need glue and scissors. This packet includes: Cover Page Introduction and Objective Page 3 pages of ELA, Math, and Next Generation Science Standards for K-2 Lesson Procedure Valentine's Mailboxes Differentiated Self Assessment Valentine's Mailboxes Differentiated Writing Extension Valentine's Mailboxes Measuring Explanation Valentine's Mailboxes Differentiated Math Extensions Valentine's Mailboxes Banner for classroom display Please make sure to rate and leave feedback!

This is a great hands on unit for K-2 students that is aligned with ELA CCSS, and Next Generation Science Standards for Engineering & Design. Students will read "Jack and the Beanstalk", and discuss what happened to the Jack and the beans. Then they will work in small groups to use growing materials to conduct an experiment on different growing conditions. After the experiment (which should take 20 days), students will use what they know about growing conditions of plants to write a letter to Jack, advising him on the best way to grow his "magic beans". ***Please note additional materials are needed for this activity*** Soil, cups, dry cannelini beans Standards Covered: K.MD.A.1, 1.MD.A.2, 2.MD.A.1, W.K.2, W.1.3, W.2.7, SL.K.1, SL.1.1, SL.2.1 This packet includes: Cover Page Introduction and Set up Page 3 pages of ELA, Math and Next Generation Science Standards for K-2 Lesson Procedure Growing Beanstalks Differentiated Growth Log Book Growing Beanstalks Differentiated Writing Extension Growing Beanstalks Explanation page Growing Beanstalks Technology Extension Growing Beanstalks Home Science Extension Growing Beanstalks Banner for classroom display Please make sure to rate and leave feedback!

This is a great hands on unit for K-2 students that is aligned with ELA CCSS, and Next Generation Science Standards for Engineering & Design. Students will read a story, identify the problem, and conduct an experiment to solve the problem. They will also determine and explain if the experiment was a sample of a "fair test". This will follow the process of the scientific method. ***Please note additional materials are needed for this activity*** Conversation Hearts hard candies, lollipops (all must be the same type and flavor), M&M's, and Russel Stover's chocolates (you can find these at the Dollar Store or Target). CCSS Standards Covered: W.K.1, W.K.3, W.K.8, W.1.2, W.1.3, W.1.8, W.2.2, SL.K.1, SL.K.3, SL.K.5, SL.K.6, SL.1.1, SL.1.5, SL.2.1 This packet includes: Cover Page Introduction and Objective Page 2 pages of ELA and Next Generation Science Standards for K-2 Lesson Procedure Valentine's Candy Differentiated Self Assessment Valentine's Candy Differentiated Writing Extension Valentine's Candy Display Cards for Cups Valentine's Candy Observation Notes Valentine's Candy Fair Test Explanation Valentine's Candy Prediction Card Valentine's Candy Banner for classroom display Please make sure to rate and leave feedback!

This is a set of 4 mini instruction books explaining with pictures how to build 4 different types of circuits. Most circuit kits at schools come with these items, but I purchased each item from Amazon, Home Depot and Radio Shack for my circuit centers. My students will each have a box to work with containing different parts of circuits, and they will then use the instruction book to assemble the circuit. ***PLEASE NOTE: Additional materials are needed if you want to set up your own circuit centers*** Light Circuit: Low watt bulb, matching bulb holder, 2 alligator clips with wires, and a 9V battery Solar Light Circuit: 3v solar panel (Amazon) and a 3v LED light Motion Circuit: 3v motor (Amazon) and a 3v coin cell battery Sound Circuit: 3v buzzer (Amazon) and a 3v coin cell battery Simply print out the pages, cut, laminate, and bind to make mini books. Each book contains visual steps, as well as a description of what to do. Set these up in an independent science center as well! Please make sure to rate and leave feedback!

This is a packet of morning work based around the principles of STEM for Early Childhood students K-2. Rather than having students complete only ELA or Math in the morning work, this packet incorporates reading and writing, and some math in the STEM activities. The packet starts in the first week of August and goes all through the school year until the last week of May, 38 weeks of STEM activities. Each week offers one STEM activity that is spread out over 4 days, with the 5th day being a reflection of the week's work. All activities are designed to have 15 minutes spent on them, as students are settling into the morning routine of school. Included in this packet is: Monthly table of contents Weekly STEM Packet Cover STEM activity titles for each month Needed STEM materials for each month Directions for STEM activities for each month Set up and prep directions for teacher for each month Weekly pages for STEM activities Please make sure to rate and leave feedback!

This is a set of Valentine's Kids, boys and girls, for commercial and personal use. Perfect for your valentine's units. This set includes: 3 boys holding valentines 3 boys giving valentines 3 girls holding valentines 3 girls giving valentines 3 boys and girls exchanging valentines 5 blackline masters http://completelykindergarten.blogspot.com/ Please make sure to rate and leave feedback!

This is a display banner for your classroom Makerspace. Makerspaces, areas for allowing students to create and build with everyday materials, and they are growing ever more popular in classrooms around the world. This is a fun and engaging banner to have in your classroom's Makerspace area.

This is my "Testing Properties" experiment. Students will be shown 3 different types of materials: Plastic, stone, and wood. The students will do 3 tests on each materials to determine which one is the most useful in our day to day lives. They should test each material in flexibility, water resistance, and strength by having it support weight. Students will complete the first side of the activity together before the experiment, then do the experiment, and finally will write about their conclusions. The recording sheet follows the scientific method/process skills when conducting an experiment. Step One: Make Guesses Step Two: Determine if the test is fair Step Three: Experiment Step Four: Draw the experiment Step Five: Discuss findings Step Six: Suggest an alternative material

This is a nice cut and paste activity that allows students to match types of materials/rocks. Great for assessing how we use different materials in everyday life.