This is my "Testing Ramps" experiment, which allows students to test different surface materials for a ramp: Legos, paper, and sandpaper. We did this experiment to determine what was the best material to use for a surface for cars in our model of our community we made. 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 for a surface

This is a great hands on activity for K-2 students, perfect for back to school. Students will read the story "If You Take a Mouse to School" and discuss what are some things we need to bring to school, the main one being a backpack. Students will discuss what a backpack looks like in terms of design, and then will create their own from provided materials. Once the backpacks are complete, students will measure them, and then test the backpacks to see which typical school items they can fit inside. ***Please note, additional materials are needed for this activity*** Sentence strips/strips of construction paper, construction paper, masking tape, pieces of cardboard. 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 Teacher Preparation Sheet Backpack Poster Labels for Backpack Building Backpacks Differentiated Self Assessment Building Backpacks Differentiated Writing Extension Building Backpacks Brainstorm/Design Sheet Building Backpacks Differentiated Math Extensions Building Backpacks Material Total Sheet Building Backpacks Testing Sheet Building Backpacks Banner for classroom display Mice to decorate backpack Please make sure to rate and leave feedback!

This is a Collection of 6 Scientist Kids Clipart for Commercial and Personal Use. Please make sure that you read the terms and conditions before using in an item. This is a zip file so please be sure that you have something to open it with before purchasing.

This is a set of 10 Penguins Clip Art that is for Commercial and Personal use. Please make sure to read the terms and conditions when using the clipart.

This is a pack of Winter Themed clipart. It includes: 7 boys and girls in winter clothing 6 mittens 4 hot chocolates 4 blackline masters Please make sure to rate and leave feedback!

This is a packet based around the GATE unit of "Thinking Like a Disciplinarian" designed for K-2 students and aligned with CCSS. Students step into the role of being a Marine Biologist and complete a research study on an ocean animal similar to the story "Over in the Ocean", with the main focus being animal conservation. Following the story students will select an ocean animal (great chance to get some stuffed ocean animals in the classroom) to learn about and work towards conserving. Students can work independently, in small groups or partners depending on preference and ability. Once the research packet is complete, students will create a conservation poster to draw awareness to how we can help these animals. This packet includes: Cover Page Lesson Outline Teacher Notes CCSS Page Animal Cards What is a Marine Biologist? Display Card Marine Biologist Definition Display Card Marine Biologist Badges for lanyard (Color and BW) Animal Informational Text Pages Differentiated Research Packets Differentiated Self Assessment Conservation Poster Explanation Thinking Like a Marine Biologist Display Banner Please make sure to rate and leave feedback!

This is a packet based around the GATE unit of "Thinking Like a Disciplinarian" designed for K-2 students and aligned with CCSS. Students step into the role of being a Zoologist and complete a research study on an animal based on the story "A Kangaroo Has a Mother Too" by Eric Carle. This packet includes: Cover Page Lesson Outline Teacher Notes CCSS Page Animal Cards What is a Zoologist? Display Card Zoologist Definition Display Card Zoologist Badges for lanyard (Color and BW) Zoologist in Training Hat Animal Informational Text Pages Differentiated Research Packets Differentiated Self Assessment I am a Zoologist Display Banner Please make sure to rate and leave feedback!

This is a nice set of 14 different colored lizards clipart for both personal and commercial use. Please note the following: This is a zip file containing PDF's so make sure you have something to unzip the file. By purchasing, you are agreeing to the terms of use with this product.

This is a Collection of 6 Scientist Kids Clipart for Commercial and Personal Use. Please make sure that you read the terms and conditions before using in an item. This is a zip file so please be sure that you have something to open it with before purchasing.

This is a combination of 4 sets of Animal Display Bunting including: Polar Animals Rainforest Animals Farm Animals Ocean Animals Bunting would be perfect to use for a habitat unit, or animal study. Please make sure to rate and leave feedback!

This is a packet based around the GATE unit of "Thinking Like a Disciplinarian" designed for K-2 students and aligned with CCSS. Students step into the role of being an Astronaut and complete a series of stations based around things a real Astronaut would accomplish. While working on the stations, the students will document their progress in a packet. Once the packet is complete, students will create a poster about "I am an Astronaut", to describe and share their experience. This packet includes: Cover Page Lesson Outline Teacher Notes CCSS Page Parent Letter for Donations/Explanation What is an Astronaut? Display Card Astronaut Definition Display Card Astronaut Badges for lanyard (Color and BW) Station Signs/Subesquent Printables Research Packets Differentiated Self Assessment I am an Astronaut Poster Explanation Thinking Like an Astronaut Display Banner Please make sure to rate and leave feedback!

This is a great hands on unit for 3-5 students that is aligned with ELA CCSS, and Next Generation Science Standards for Engineering & Design. Students will discuss what they basic needs of people are, read informational text about how people around the world meet their basic needs, and then design and build a pair of shoes for themselves from everyday materials. The idea behind the lesson is not only engineering a solution to a problem, but becoming aware of how others less fortunate live and meet their basic needs in order to survive. Students will wear their shoes in a "fashion show" and will continue to wear them for one hour, to gain full perspective of how others might live. ***Please note additional materials are needed for this activity*** Thick cardboard, plastic bottles, soda bottles, plastic bottle caps, string, duct tape, plastic bags. Standards Covered: SL.3.1, SL.4.1, SL.5.1, W.3.1, W.3.3, W.4.1, W.4.3, W.5.1, W.5.3, RI.3.10, RI.4.10, RI.5.10 This packet includes: Cover Page Introduction and Set up Page 2 pages of ELA and Next Generation Science Standards for 3-5 Lesson Procedure Designing Recycled Shoes Teacher Prep Designing Recycled Shoes Parent Letter Designing Recycled Shoes Teacher Sample Photos Designing Recycled Shoes Informational Text Designing Recycled Shoes Writing Extension Designing Recycled Shoes Template Designing Recycled Shoes Explanation page Designing Recycled Shoes Student Checklist Designing Recycled Shoes Directions for Building Designing Recycled Shoes Materials Budget Designing Recycled Shoes Self Assessment Designing Recycled Shoes Posters Designing Recycled Shoes Display Banner Please make sure to rate and leave feedback!

This is my set of 6 summer STEM challenges, to keep young minds engaged and engineering throughout the summer. ***PLEASE NOTE: Additional materials are needed to complete these activities*** The topics for these challenges are: 1. Melting in the Sun (broken crayons, chocolate, marshmallows, butter, Legos, marbles, ice cubes, rock, wood block, coin, shredded cheddar cheese, paper clip, 12 space muffin pan, recording sheet (1 per student). 2. Making Ice Cream 1 Pint and 1 Gallon sized Ziploc bags, ice cubes, 1 cup half and half, 􏰀 cup Kosher salt, 2 tbsp.sugar, 􏰀 tsp. vanilla extract, ice-cream cones or bowls, spoons. 3. Lemonade Taste Test Pitcher or container with spout for pouring, cups, pre-cut lemons, sugar, water, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, spoons, fork or lemon juicer. (For younger students, pre-crush berries to help the juice release.) 4. Cooking in the Sun Pizza box, tin foil, glue, bowl lined with foil, marshmallows, graham crackers, chocolate, a chopstick or skewer, 5. Building Water Slides Cardboard (for base), masking tape, straws, cardboard tubes/toilet tubes/paper towel tubes, aluminum foil, Lego figures or other small plastic toys, plastic or Styrofoam bowls. 6. Water Balloon Parachutes Small water balloons, paper towel tubes, rubber bands, popsicle sticks, masking tape, Styrofoam bowls, aluminum foil, cotton balls, straws. Students will complete the different challenges and give some feedback/assess their learning. Some activities have extensions included for further learning.

This is a set of 7 display cards depicting the Scientific Method. Text is written in child friendly I Can statements.