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Spring Insects STEM Challenge and Informational Posters

By Science and STEAM Team

This build a bug STEM / STEAM Challenge is the perfect way to get students excited about insects at the beginning of a unit, or it can be used as an assessment at the end of a unit. Students will build an insect within given parameters while using

Subjects:

Measurement, Arts & Music, General Science

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Activities

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Painted Lady Butterfly Nonfiction Text and Activities

By Science and STEAM Team

Do you need a supplement when teaching about the life cycle of the Painted Lady Butterfly?Do you want to regain your valuable time?This non-fiction text is about the Painted Lady Butterfly. Students will read about painted lady butterfly eggs,

Subjects:

General Science, Informational Text

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.2.10, RI.3.10

$4.75

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Robins Nonfiction Text for Primary Grades and Build a Nest STEM Challenge

By Science and STEAM Team

This is a science non-fiction text about robins. It is paired with an engineering challenge. It is an independent read for second and third grades but would make an excellent read-aloud for kindergarten and first grade. As they read, students

Subjects:

Science, Informational Text, Engineering

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables

$4.00

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Spring STEM Challenge Creating a Windsock

By Science and STEAM Team

This is an easy stem activity for elementary teachers at any grade level. Students learn about windsocks and their use in the real world, create one incorporating patterns and colors of the rainbow, and learn about wind direction when they take it

Subjects:

Arts & Music, General Science, Engineering

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Activities

$3.00

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Spring Robin WebQuest and Build a Bird Nest STEM Challenge

By Science and STEAM Team

This is a highly engaging science WebQuest about robins. Students will be able to read, listen to bird calls, and watch short video clips while learning about robins. It is paired with a Make a Bird Nest STEM challenge. Students will need to

Subjects:

Computer Science - Technology, Holidays/Seasonal, Engineering

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities

CCSS:

RI.4.4, RI.4.7, RI.4.10, RI.5.4, RI.5.7, RI.5.10, CCRA.L.6

$4.00

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Spring Robins Nonfiction for Upper Elementary and Build a Nest Challenge

By Science and STEAM Team

This is a science non-fiction text about robins written with upper elementary students in mind. Students will learn about the life cycle of a robin as well as about how robins build a nest. It is paired with an engineering challenge that requires

Subjects:

Science, Informational Text, Engineering

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables

$4.50

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Cicada's Life Cycle Nonfiction Article and Simple STEM Challenge

By Science and STEAM Team

Students will learn about the life cycle of cicadas! They will also learn about Brood X. These amazing insects only appear every 17 years! There is an article, questions with an answer key, suggested videos, and even a simple STEM Challenge.

Subjects:

Science, Basic Principles, Biology

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.3.1, RI.3.3, RI.3.4, RI.3.10, RI.4.4, RI.4.10, RI.5.4, RI.5.10, CCRA.L.6

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Beavers: Nature's Engineers Reading and STEM Challenge in Pdf and TpT Digital

By Science and STEAM Team

This science non-fiction text about beavers engineering the wetlands is written on two levels, so you can differentiate for your class. It is NGSS aligned. There are also follow-up worksheets and posters. It is paired with a build a dam challenge!

Subjects:

Science, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RI.3.1, RI.3.4, RI.3.10, RI.4.1, RI.4.10, RI.5.1, RI.5.10

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Beavers Facts Differentiated Texts for Reading Comprehension and STEM Challenge

By Science and STEAM Team

This science non-fiction text about Beavers is written on three levels, so you can differentiate for your class. Students will learn about beaver behavior, diet, and more! There are also a variety of follow-up worksheets and posters. It is paired

Subjects:

Science, Informational Text

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RI.2.7, RI.2.10, RI.3.10, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.L.6

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Insects STEM Challenge for Use with Google Slides™

By Science and STEAM Team

One of our best sellers: Build a Bug in pdf form has now been made for use in the Google Classroom™. You can share this resource with your students through Google Classroom™ or Google Drive™. Students can then type directly on this document and

Subjects:

Measurement, Science, Spring

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities, Google Apps

$3.25

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Animal Classification Insects Bingo, Posters, and More

By Science and STEAM Team

What you get: 12 bingo cards with photos of insects. Each card is labeled with the animals name. Two posters to introduce insects.A butterfly coloring page for your students to take home. Label an insect worksheet.Insect observation sheet for a

Subjects:

Science, Biology, General Science

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Games

CCSS:

RI.1.10, RI.2.4

$3.00

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Spring Science and STEM Activities

By Science and STEAM Team

Are you looking for spring science and STEAM challenges to do with your primary grade students? You can have more fun and save money, all while learning, with this bundle! Several of the resources incorporate ELA too.❤️Click Here to Follow

Subjects:

Science, Spring, Informational Text

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

2.MD.A.1, CCRA.L.6

$21.75

$17.00

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Spring Science Probability of Finding a Four-Leaf Clover WEBQUEST

By Science and STEAM Team

This Webquest is perfect for St. Patrick's Day! Students will complete a Webquest and find out how math and science can increase a person's probability of finding a four-leaf clover! Links to an article to read and a video to view are included.

Subjects:

Science, St. Patrick's Day, Informational Text

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities

CCSS:

7.SP.A.1, 6.RP.A.1, RI.5.1, RI.5.10, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.L.6

$4.00

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Yellowjacket Non-Fiction Text

By Science and STEAM Team

Yellowjackets sting! Have you had students get stung on the playground!? This is great science informational reading about Yellow Jackets. It was written after several of my students were stung on the playground. It answers questions they might

Subjects:

General Science, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.1.2, RI.1.7, RI.2.2, RI.2.4

$2.00

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Building Bricks STEM Challenges for Spring and Summer

By Science and STEAM Team

Children love building with bricks! There are 20 task cards that correspond to seasonal activities. These are the perfect cards to use at centers to encourage students to use their creativity. They are also great for early finishers.There are

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Measurement, Engineering

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities

CCSS:

K.G.B.5, 1.G.A.1

$3.00

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Spring Cicada's Life Cycle

By Science and STEAM Team

Brood X Is coming this spring! This non-fiction text about cicadas, the noise they make, and their life cycle. There are also engaging videos for students to watch. You can share this resource with your students through Google Classroom™ or Google

Subjects:

Basic Principles, Spring, Informational Text

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Internet Activities, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.7.1, RI.7.10, CCRA.L.6

$4.00

Online Resource
Google Drive™ folder

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Spring Activities for Middle School Science

By Science and STEAM Team

Are you looking for spring science and STEAM challenges to do with your middle school students? You can have more fun and save money, all while learning, with this bundle! Several of the resources incorporate ELA too!❤️Click Here to Follow

Subjects:

Science, Spring, Informational Text

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

2.MD.A.1, CCRA.L.6

$20.00

$15.00

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Thunder Cake Recipe and Letter Requesting that Families Make a Cake for Class

By Science and STEAM Team

Did you just finish reading the book Thunder Cakes by Patricia Polacco!? Do you students want to try the cake? Just print this letter and send it home with your students!The letter gives a brief description of the story, provides the recipe, and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Spring

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Printables

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (10.25 MB)

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Butterflies: Life Cycle, Report Writing, and More!

By Science and STEAM Team

Kids love to study the life cycle of butterflies! My students have studied them enthusiastically for years. I have taken these pictures of the monarch and created posters to share with you. Enjoy! Included in this resource are photos of other

Subjects:

Science, General Science

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Posters

CCSS:

CCRA.L.6

$4.00

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Pond Habitat Reading Comprehension

By Science and STEAM Team

Are you studying different habitats with your students? A pond habitat is one that many students can relate to! Are you looking for a resource that students can complete independently and incorporates reading? Students can read about how life in a

Subjects:

Science, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Printables, Independent Work Packet, Centers

CCSS:

RI.1.2, RI.2.2, CCRA.L.6

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (3.19 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

We are passionate about all things science and STEAM! Between us, we have over 60 years of teaching experience. Sarah taught special education at the elementary level, second grade, and started the elementary STEM program from scratch. She taught science k-4 and enrichment through STEM. Moe taught middle and high school technology, middle school science, and set up and ran the middle school STEM lab. Both, are now retired from teaching and enjoy creating resources for our TpT shop, traveling, hiking, woodworking, painting, and reading.

MY TEACHING STYLE

We believe in engaging, hands-on activities with collaborative participation.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Sarah spent many years as the elementary ELA coordinator before becoming the elementary STEM coordinator. Moe was the STEM coordinator for his middle school.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Sarah has a BS in Special Education and an MS in Reading Education. Moe is certified in Technology k-12 as well as Elementary Education.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

We have a blog; especially for teachers https://scienceandsteamteam.com/. Sarah is an author on the cooperative blog Stem Activities for Kids, which was recently made the list of the Top 100 Kids Activities Blogs! Sarah has also written three books. Pepito's Whiskers: A True Story of a Blind Cat Plant Adaptations: How Do We Live in Qur Habitat? Animal Adaptations: How Do We Live in Our Habitat? Moe is well versed in all things science.

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Applied Math, Basic Operations, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Science, Anatomy, Astronomy, Basic Principles, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environment, Other (Science), Social Studies, Arts & Music, Art History, Visual Arts, Music, Instrumental Music, Physical Education, Computer Science, Health, Math Test Prep, Geography, Other (ELA), Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, Classroom Management, Character Education, Instructional Technology, General Science, Physical Science, Problem Solving, Writing, Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Halloween, Winter, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Spring, Products For TpT Sellers, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, Vocational Education, End of Year, Engineering, Phonics, Close Reading, Women's History Month, Classroom Community