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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

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Projects, Activities

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Physical and Chemical Changes of Matter Pdf and Digital Format

By Science and STEAM Team

Are you looking for a resource that will explain the chemical and physical changes of matter in a simple way?This resource was made to address the NGSS 2-PS1-3. This deals with reversible and irreversible changes of matter. While this is a

Subjects:

Science, Basic Principles, Physical Science

Grades:

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

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Activities, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.2.10, CCRA.L.6

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Family STEM Night All Inclusive Package

By Science and STEAM Team

This resource has everything you need for a successful Family STEM Night while meeting the NGSS of Engineering and Design! There are eight easy stem activities for elementary students and their families. Purchasing this will save you hours and hours

Subjects:

Science, Arts & Music, Engineering

Grades:

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

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Activities

CCSS:

SL.1.3, CCRA.L.6

$15.00

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Light Energy Investigation Transparent Translucent or Opaque

By Science and STEAM Team

Your students will have lots of fun with this science! This resource aligns with the NGSS: 1-PS4-3 standard about testing different materials to see if light passes through them. Colorful posters define the words and give examples. Directions are

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Physical Science

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

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Activities

$4.75

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Christmas Candy Canes Nonfiction Text with Science Experiment

By Science and STEAM Team

Do you need a fun, engaging activity that integrates language arts and science before the holidays?This resource will save you time and energy!This is a science nonfiction text about candy canes. It is an independent read for upper elementary grades

Subjects:

Science, Informational Text, Engineering

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RI.2.4, RI.2.10, CCRA.L.6

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Float Your Boat STEM Challenge

By Science and STEAM Team

This easy STEM challenge lesson plan is perfect for any time of year! Students design a boat that will hold the most weight. It is aligned with the Next Generation Science standards. These specific standards are written in the lesson plan.Included

Subjects:

Math, Science, Problem Solving

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Lesson

$3.50

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Women in History Shark Lady The True Story of Eugenie Clark

By Science and STEAM Team

This is a shark book and activity your students will love! Shark Lady: The True Story of How Eugenie Clark Became the Ocean's Most Fearless Scientist was named "Best Children's Book of 2017" by Parents Magazine, It also made the National Teacher's

Subjects:

Science, Informational Text

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Printables

CCSS:

RL.2.3, RL.3.3, RL.3.10, SL.1.1a, SL.1.2, SL.2.2, SL.3.1b, SL.3.2

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Forces and Motion Posters

By Science and STEAM Team

This is a set of 18 force and motion posters. They make a good supplement for many Next Generation Science lessons. Each poster has a short definition. Most posters have a graphic to aid in student understanding. Posters for following concepts

Subjects:

Science, General Science, Physical Science

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$6.25

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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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Hour of Code Computer Vocabulary Posters Bundle

By Science and STEAM Team

Do you need to teach your students coding?This bundle contains vocabulary posters of all three code.org courses. You save almost 20% by buying the bundle rather than buying them individually! All 37 posters have a word, definition, and graphics to

Subjects:

Computer Science - Technology, Critical Thinking

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

CCSS:

CCRA.L.6

$11.00

$8.80

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Famous Scientists Bulletin Board Posters for Elementary School

By Science and STEAM Team

Are you looking for classroom decor with meaning?This is a collection of ten single-page science posters for the classroom. Each poster includes a picture of the scientist and a short description of the scientist's contributions written

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, General Science, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.2.1, RI.2.3, RI.2.10, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.L.6

$5.00

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Famous People in the Area of STEM Posters for Elementary Grades BUNDLE

By Science and STEAM Team

This is a collection of 26 single page STEM posters of famous scientists, inventors, engineers, and mathematicians. Perfect for your STEM lab! Each poster includes a picture of the famous person and a short description of his/her contributions

Subjects:

Science, Social Studies - History, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.2.10, RI.3.10, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.6

$16.00

$12.50

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Back to School Science Activities: Getting to Know You

By Science and STEAM Team

This is the perfect back-to-school activity for getting to know your students through a variety of engaging science activities. Can you roll your tongue? Check out your unique fingerprint etc. This awesome lesson is great for science teachers, STEM

Subjects:

Measurement, General Science, Back to School

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Lesson

$3.50

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KLEWS Chart: Science Graphic Organizer

By Science and STEAM Team

Do you want a graphic organizer specifically for science? KLEWS is it! KLEWS is a modified KWL that helps students when learning about science concepts! K - What do you think you know?L - What have you learned?E - What evidence do you have?W -

Subjects:

Science, General Science

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Posters

CCSS:

CCRA.SL.1, CCRA.SL.4, CCRA.L.6

$3.50

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2nd Grade Science BUNDLE - NGSS Aligned

By Science and STEAM Team

Do you need a science curriculum that is aligned to the NGSS?This 2nd-grade science bundle fits the bill!. We have researched each standard, so nothing goes untaught.It comes with:- 24 Detailed lesson plans- The Standards and Lists of Materials

Subjects:

General Science, Physical Science, Engineering

Grades:

2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities

$49.49

$37.99

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Thanksgiving Making Butter Science Experiment

By Science and STEAM Team

Are you looking for a fun activity to wrap up your NGSS unit on MATTER? This is the resource for you! Students will review the properties of matter while completing a quick science experiment. This resource includes a tips and suggestions page,

Subjects:

Science, Basic Principles, Physical Science

Grades:

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

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Activities

$3.00

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2nd Grade Science Ecosystems and Biological Evolution

By Science and STEAM Team

Do you need a science curriculum that is aligned to the NGSS?This 2nd-grade life science unit fits the bill!. We have researched each standard, so nothing goes untaught.It comes with:- 7 detailed lessons, so you can reclaim your nights and

Subjects:

Biology, Environment, Engineering

Grades:

2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities

$16.50

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Women in History The Girl Who Thought in Pictures The Story of Temple Grandin

By Science and STEAM Team

The Girl Who Thought in Pictures: The Story of Temple Grandin made the National Teacher's Science Association's list of top STEM books for 2017! Included in this resource are extensions for the story. This includes a story map, character traits

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Science, Informational Text

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Printables

CCSS:

RL.1.3, RL.1.4, RL.1.7, RL.2.3, RL.2.4, RL.2.5, RL.2.7, RL.3.2, RL.3.3, RL.3.7, RL.3.10...

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Teaching Money Counting Coins

By Science and STEAM Team

Do you need help teaching money slowly, methodically, and sequentially? This resource for teaching kindergarteners and first graders about money will do just that! It is also suitable for second graders needing a little review before heading onto

Subjects:

Math, Applied Math, Measurement

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Printables

CCSS:

2.MD.C.8

$4.25

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Music STEAM Challenge: Creating Musical Instruments from Recycled Materials

By Science and STEAM Team

This is an easy STEAM challenge for music teachers at any grade level. It is also good for regular classroom teachers teaching the Next Generation Science Standards that relate to sound vibrations and communicating with sound energy. There is a

Subjects:

Instrumental Music, General Science, Engineering

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Activities

$3.50

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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.

GRADES

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