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Lessons for all learners, for educators by an educator. Ready-to-use lesson plans for classrooms and homeschools. Featuring engaging, low-prep activities for the busy teacher.
Plants | Classification | Card Sort
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Plants | Classification | Card Sort

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Types of Plants Activity Card Sort Looking for a quick, hands-on plant classification activity for your students? This low-prep sorting activity is perfect! The resource contains 24 photographs for students to classify into the 4 most common plant groups. It can be used for all parts of your 5E lessons. Use the large pictures and labels in your science center or station to have groups sort the pictures before learning about the characteristics of the divisions as an engage/explore activity. The sorting sheets can be used with the smaller pictures as notes, assignments, or assessments. There are 4 versions of the sorting sheet so you can differentiate vocabulary and categories based on the level of your students. 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 6 Examples of Mosses (Bryophytes) o 6 Examples of Ferns (Pteridophytes) o 6 Examples of Conifers (Gymnosperms) o 6 Examples of Flowering Plants (Angiosperms) • Differentiated Sorting Sheets • Category Labels • Answer Key Other Resources You May Enjoy Land Biomes | Ecosystems | Card Sort Photosynthesis Model | Plants | Lesson Plan
Types of Rocks | Igneous Sedimentary Metamorphic | Card Sort
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Types of Rocks | Igneous Sedimentary Metamorphic | Card Sort

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Three Types of Rocks Card Sort Looking for an engaging and versatile activity to teach your students about the 3 types of rocks? Look no further! This card sort is the perfect method to reinforce important science vocabulary and concepts in an interactive way. With 24 different picture examples, this product provides flexibility in sorting options to allow you to tailor the activity to meet the specific needs of your students. The cards can be sorted into the three main types of rocks: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic or for a more advanced activity sort them into sub-categories of the three main ones. Extend the activity by having students use the pictures to create a model of the rock cycle. This versatility makes it an excellent tool for differentiation. Pictures are included in three different sizes to accommodate various classroom activities. The larger pictures can be laminated and used as a center or station activity, providing a hands-on experience for students. The sorting sheets with smaller pictures are ideal for note-taking in interactive notebooks, as homework assignments, or as formative assessments. This activity will provide a multisensory learning experience while strengthening student understanding. It supports concepts from the following standards: NGSS 4-ESS 1-1, MS-ESS 2-3, TEKS 6.10B, and VA SOL 5.8.c. This Resource Includes 24 different color picture cards in 4 formats (3 different sizes, 1 with labels) 8 igneous rocks examples 4 extrusive igneous 4 intrusive igneous 8 metamorphic rocks 4 foliated metamorphic 4 non-foliated metamorphic 8 sedimentary rocks examples 3 chemical sedimentary 2 organic sedimentary 3 clastic sedimentary 2 Differentiated Sorting Sheets Category Labels Answer Keys Other Resources You May Enjoy Minecraft Challenges | Landforms | STEM Activities Erosion and Deposition | Landforms | Card Sort
Erosion and Deposition | Landforms | Card Sort
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Erosion and Deposition | Landforms | Card Sort

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Landform Examples Card Sort Many landforms are created by glaciers, gravity, water, or wind through the processes of erosion and deposition. This card sort is a quick and easy way to compare and contrast these processes as well as reinforce science vocabulary. It includes 24 different picture examples of landforms created by erosion or deposition. Cards can be sorted by what process they show (erosion or deposition), what causes the process (glaciers, gravity, water, wind) or both. The pictures come in 3 different sizes, with differentiated sorting sheets and answer keys. Laminate the larger pictures to use as a center or station activity, use the sorting sheets with smaller pictures as notes in interactive notebooks, a homework assignment or formative assessment. Easily differentiate by changing how students sort or which pictures they use. Supports skills from the following standards: NGSS 4-ESS2-1, MS ESS2-2; TEKS SCI.4.7B, 7.8B; and VA SOL.5.8D. This Resource Includes • 24 different color picture cards in 4 formats (3 different sizes, 1 with labels) o 3 glacier erosion examples o 3 glacier deposition examples o 2 gravity erosion examples o 2 gravity deposition examples o 5 water erosion examples o 5 water deposition examples o 2 wind erosion examples o 2 wind deposition examples • 3 Differentiated Sorting Sheets • Category Labels • Answer Keys Other Resources You May Enjoy Minecraft Challenges | Landforms | STEM Activities Land Biomes | Ecosystems | Card Sort
Six Kingdoms | Classification | Card Sort
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Six Kingdoms | Classification | Card Sort

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Six Kingdoms of Life Card Sort Did you know there are around 8.7 million species of living things in existence? Scientists classify these organisms to organize and study them. This Six Kingdoms Card Sort is the perfect way to introduce children to the classification of living things. This classification activity includes 24 picture examples of living things to be sorted into the six kingdoms. The pictures come in 3 different sizes, with differentiated sorting sheets, labels, and answer keys. Use the larger pictures with the labels in your science center or station, use the sorting sheets with smaller pictures as notes in interactive notebooks, homework assignments or formative assessments. You can easily differentiate by changing which pictures and kingdoms you use in the sorting activity. A quick and easy way to reinforce science concepts and vocabulary. Supports skills from the following standards: NGSS MS LS1-1; TEKS SCI.6.12D; VA SOL.4.3d, LS.3.c, and KS2 Year 4 and 6. This Resource Includes • 24 different color picture cards in 4 formats (3 different sizes, 1 with labels) o 4 examples for each of the six kingdoms • 4 Differentiated Sorting Sheets • Kingdom Labels • Answer Keys Other Resources You May Enjoy Animal Phyla | Classification | Card Sort Producer Consumer Decomposer | Ecosystems | DELUXE Card Sort
Waves-Electromagnetic Spectrum Worksheet
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Waves-Electromagnetic Spectrum Worksheet

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This electromagnetic spectrum worksheet will provide practice in identifying the diverse applications of electromagnetic waves in everyday life. Students are given a passage to read and need to identify the various forms of energy that are used in the story. Following this, they will apply their knowledge of the electromagnetic spectrum to answer questions based on the passage. Ideal for incorporation into 5E lesson plans, this electromagnetic spectrum activity serves as an excellent tool for reinforcing the fundamental properties of light waves and can also be used as a formative assessment. This Resource Includes • 2-page Reading Passage (color and print-friendly) • 2 Student Question Sheets (color and print-friendly) • Electromagnetic Spectrum Resource Sheet • Teacher Information Sheet • Answer Keys Other Resources You May Enjoy Waves-Lesson Plan Bundle Heat Transfer-Conduction Convection Radiation Card Sort
Seed Dispersal | Plants | Card Sort
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Seed Dispersal | Plants | Card Sort

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Seed Dispersal Methods Card Sort This sort is a quick, low-prep way to reinforce science vocabulary and concepts! It includes 24 different picture examples of seed dispersal methods in 3 different sizes, 3 different sorting sheets and 2 answer keys. It can be used in so many ways! Laminate the larger pictures to use as a center or station activity, use the sorting sheets with smaller pictures as notes in interactive notebooks, a homework assignment or formative assessment. Easily differentiate by changing the amount and which pictures students use. For younger students have them sort pictures by wind and animal or wind, water, animal dispersal. For older or advanced students have them sort by all 5 main types of seed dispersal. A visual and tactile way to review seed dispersal methods in your plant unit. Supports skills from NGSS 2 LS2-2, MS LS1-4; TEKS SCI.5.10A, SCI.7.11B; VA SOL.3.4.b, SOL.4.2.c; and KS2. This Resource Includes • 24 different color picture cards in 4 formats (3 different sizes, 1 with labels) o 5 Examples of Seed Dispersal by Wind o 4 Examples of Seed Dispersal by Water o 4 Examples of Seed Dispersal by Fire o 5 Examples of Seed Dispersal by Explosion o 6 Examples of Seed Dispersal by Animals • 3 Differentiated Sorting Sheets • Category Labels • Answer Keys Other Resources You May Enjoy Plants | Classification | Card Sort Land Biomes | Ecosystems | Card Sort
Land Biomes | Ecosystems | Card Sort
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Land Biomes | Ecosystems | Card Sort

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Terrestrial Biomes Sorting Activity Looking for a quick, low-prep activity to teach land biomes? This card sort will help students visualize the animals and landscapes of 6 land biomes: desert, grassland, deciduous forest, coniferous forest, tropical rainforest, and tundra. You can use this activity in so many ways! Laminate the larger pictures to use as a science center or station activity, use the sorting sheets with smaller pictures as notes in interactive notebooks, a homework assignment or formative assessment. Easily differentiate the activity by changing the amount and which pictures students use in the sorting activity. A great way to reinforce land biomes in your ecosystem unit. Supports skills from the following standards: NGSS 5 LS2-1, MS LS2-1; VA SOL.LS.7; TEKS 7.10; Key Stage 2. This Resource Includes • 24 different color picture cards in 4 formats (3 different sizes, 1 with labels) o 4 examples for a desert biome o 4 examples for a grassland biome o 4 examples for a deciduous forest biome o 4 examples for a coniferous forest biome o 4 examples for a tropical rainforest biome o 4 examples for a tundra biome • Differentiated Sorting Sheets • Biome Labels • Answer Key Other Resources You May Enjoy Six Kingdoms | Classification | Card Sort Producer Consumer Decomposer | Ecosystems | DELUXE Card Sort
Minecraft Challenges | Christmas | STEM Activities (Secular Version)
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Minecraft Challenges | Christmas | STEM Activities (Secular Version)

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Minecraft Building Ideas for Christmas Task Cards (Secular Version) This set of Minecraft Christmas ideas is the perfect way to engage your students in STEM activities. The 28 task cards challenge students to create a variety of objects and symbols relating to the Christmas season. All items are secular and can be enjoyed by children of all backgrounds. Each building challenge is offered in three versions to accommodate diverse 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 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 craft items. The challenges can be used as Christmas activities, in enrichment centers, in STEM bins or just for fun! It is a great way to get your students engaged in learning STEM skills while they play! This Resource Includes 28 building challenges in three versions: • Item description • Item description with picture • Item description 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 Rounding Whole Numbers | Task Cards | Christmas Minecraft Challenges | Christmas | STEM Activities (Religious Version)
Physical and Chemical Properties | Chemistry | Card Sort
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Physical and Chemical Properties | Chemistry | Card Sort

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Properties of Matter Card Sort Is flammability a chemical or physical property? What about density? This low-prep activity will help your students distinguish between the two types of properties of matter. The resource includes pictures and terms for 12 different properties. Depending on the level of your students, have them sort one both sets. Three different sizes 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. Perfect for reinforcing science vocabulary and concepts in a fun way! This Resource Includes • 3 Examples of Chemical Properties o flammability, reactivity, toxicity • 9 Examples of Physical Properties o conductivity, color, density, luster, magnetism, melting point, odor, solubility, viscosity • 12 Color Pictures in 3 sizes (1 with terms) • 12 Term Cards in 2 sizes • 2 Sorting Sheet (full-size and half-size) • Category Labels • Answer Keys Other Resources You May Enjoy Transparent Translucent Opaque | Waves | Card Sort Waves | Lesson Plan | Lab Activities
Waves-Electromagnetic Spectrum Card Sort
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Bring the electromagnetic spectrum to life in your classroom with this engaging, hands-on card sorting activity in which students organize information about electromagnetic waves. This resource is perfect for 5E lesson plans, adding to the learning experience by reinforcing key concepts related to the properties of light waves. It features cards for each of the seven wavelengths, including information on uses, potential dangers, wavelength images and example pictures. The larger cards are wonderful for group activities, encouraging collaboration and discussion among students while the smaller cards are great for individual study, allowing students to explore at their own pace. Ideal for use in science centers, interactive notebooks, or as a formative assessment, this card sorting activity offers a blend of visual and tactile learning opportunities to strengthen students’ science vocabulary and conceptual understanding. Bring a new activity to your wave lessons and watch as your students’ understanding of the electromagnetic spectrum grows. This Resource Includes • 35 different color cards in 3 sizes o 7 Headings o 7 Example Pictures o 7 Wavelength Pictures o 7 Uses Cards o 7 Dangers Cards • 2 Differentiated Sorting Sheets • Answer Key Other Resources You May Enjoy Waves-Lesson Plan Bundle Heat Transfer-Conduction Convection Radiation Card Sort
Minecraft Challenges | Wonders of the World | STEM Activities
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Minecraft Challenges | Wonders of the World | STEM Activities

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Minecraft Building Challenges for the Wonders of the World Task Cards 28 Minecraft building ideas with a Wonders of the World theme. This resource includes the 7 Ancient Wonders, the 7 Modern Wonders, and 14 runners-up for the Modern Wonders. These activities will help build STEM skills such as problem solving, critical thinking, and planning and organizing. Works great in classrooms and homeschools for STEM centers, social studies units, gifted and talented activities, or just for fun! You can extend the use of these cards by having children use blocks (LEGO, DUPLO, etc.) or any craft items for the building materials. 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 STEM Activities Bundle | Countries
Transparent Translucent Opaque | Waves | Card Sort
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Transparent Translucent Opaque | Waves | Card Sort

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Light Waves Card Sort Activity Use this hands-on sorting activity to give students practice recognizing transparent, translucent, and opaque objects. The resource can be used for both properties of light waves and for properties of matter lessons. There are 8 different photographs of each of the three science vocabulary terms 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 transparent examples o 8 translucent examples o 8 opaque examples • 3 Sorting Sheets (full-size and half-size) • Category Labels • Answer Key Other Resources You May Enjoy Waves | Lesson Plan | Bundle Waves | Electromagnetic Spectrum | Worksheet
Solid Liquid Gas| Chemistry | Card Sort
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Solid Liquid Gas| Chemistry | Card Sort

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States of Matter Sort Activity Use this hands-on sorting activity to give students practice recognizing solids, liquids, and gases. There are 8 different photographs of each state of matter in 3 different sizes. Pictures of gases show a use or source of the gas, for example, a picture of a car exhaust for carbon monoxide. Larger cards can be used for groups while the smaller cards can be used individually. You can use the differentiated sorting sheet to have younger students sort between just solids and liquids. A fun way to reinforce science concepts and vocabulary in your science stations or centers! This Resource Includes • 24 different color picture cards in 4 formats (3 different sizes, 1 with labels) o 8 solid examples o 8 liquid examples o 8 gas examples • 3 Sorting Sheets (full-size, half-size, differentiated) • Title Cards • Answer Keys Other Resources You May Enjoy Waves | Transparent Translucent Opaque | Card Sort Physical and Chemical Properties | Chemistry | Card Sort
Waves | Lesson Plan | Bundle
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Waves | Lesson Plan | Bundle

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Introduction and Properties of Waves Hands-on Engage and Exploration Activities This bundle contains two complete lesson plans for teaching waves. The activities cover both the “Engage” and “Explore” sections of 5E lessons. The engage lesson includes several different activities including brainstorming, categorizing, analyzing, and summarizing. The explorations include lab activities covering both mechanical waves and electromagnetic waves. Both color and print-friendly student pages are included. Supports NGSS Standards 4-PS4-1 and MS-PS4-2. This Bundle Includes • 3 Introduction to Waves Student Sheets • 4 Lab Station Cards • 2 Exploration Questions Sheets (for rotating stations) • 3 Exploring Waves Lab Sheets (for non-rotating stations or at-home use) • 6 Teacher Information Sheets including materials and detailed instructions. Other Resources You May Enjoy Physical Science Bundle | Card Sorts Cell Division | Mitosis Modeling Activity | Lesson Plan
Halloween Graphing Activities
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Halloween Graphing Activities

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Add some fun to your math activities this fall with these Halloween-themed worksheets. Nine different no prep worksheets allow children to practice various graphing skills. Covers the skills of drawing scaled picture and bar graph and solving one- and two-step problems using information presented in the graphs. Use for math centers, additional practice, homeschool or just for some seasonal fun! They are great for reviewing, reinforcing, and differentiating graph skills for students at varying levels. Supports skills from CCSS 2.MD.D.10, 3.MD.B.3; TEKS MA.2.10.B, MS.2.10.C, MA.3.8.B; VA SOL PS.215.a, PS.2.15b, PS.315.a, PS.315.b: and KS2 maths. Includes: • 9 different student worksheets • 9 corresponding answer sheets • Skills list
STEM Activities: Bible Story Building Challenges
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STEM Activities: Bible Story Building Challenges

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32 building task cards based on stories from the Bible. Includes 10 stories: Creation, Garden of Eden, Noah and the Flood, Moses, David and Goliath, Birth of Christ, Teaching of Jesus, Last Supper, Crucifixion, and Resurrection. There are 3 challenges for each story ranging from easy to complex which allows you to use this with children of all ages and abilities. Give your little one the challenge of building a star while your older child builds a Nativity Scene. Two styles of cards are included for each build. One is a full-color version with a cartoon picture and the second a print-friendly version. Perfect for homeschools, private schools, Sunday School, Vacation Bible School and more. Great addition to morning baskets and STEM or STEAM centers! You can use blocks (LEGO, DUPLO, etc.) or any craft items for the building materials. Provide children with an assortment of materials, choose a card, and watch them create! Includes: 32 task cards in both color and black and white • 3 cards at different levels for each of the following 10 Bible stories Creation Garden of Eden Noah and the Flood Moses David and Goliath Birth of Christ Teaching of Jesus Last Supper Crucifixion Resurrection • 1 card for Jonah and the Whale • 1 card for the Twelve Disciples Check out my shop for other building challenges and bundles.
Producer Consumer Decomposer | Ecosystems | Card Sort
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Producer Consumer Decomposer | Ecosystems | Card Sort

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Consumer Producer Decomposer Card Sort Teach science vocabulary and concepts with this low-prep sorting activity! Research shows that students learn best when they take an active part in their learning. Card sorts give students a hands-on opportunity to work with vocabulary and can be used in so many ways! Laminate the larger pictures to use as a center or station activity, use the sorting sheets with smaller pictures as notes in interactive notebooks, a homework assignment, or quick and easy formative assessment. For younger students have them sort pictures by producers and consumers. For older or advanced students have them sort by producer, decomposer and the three main types of consumers. Supports skills from the following standards: NGSS 5 LS2-1, MS LS2-3; TEKS SCI.5.9.B; VA SOL.4.3.b. This Resource Includes • 24 different color picture cards in 4 formats (3 different sizes, 1 with labels) o 6 Examples of Herbivores (Consumers) o 5 Examples of Carnivores (Consumers) o 5 Examples of Omnivores (Consumers) o 4 Examples of Producers o 4 Examples of Decomposers • 3 Differentiated Sorting Sheets • Category Labels • Answer Keys Now available in a “DELUXE” version. Includes all materials in this resource along with an additional 24 organisms for even more variety. Other Resources You May Enjoy Seed Dispersal | Plants | Card Sort Six Kingdoms | Classification | Card Sort
FREE Greek and Latin Roots Flashcards
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FREE Greek and Latin Roots Flashcards

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This FREE download includes flashcards for 12 Greek and Latin affixes and roots. The flashcards are perfect for centers, small groups, or individual practice in your classroom or homeschool. There are three cards for each of the 12 word parts included in this preview. One card has the word part, the second has the meaning, and the third has the meaning with a picture. This preview includes the following affixes and roots: ante, anti, bi, circum, com, con, de, dis, equi, extra, inter, and intra. Print on heavy paper (cardstock) and laminate for long-term use. Check out the full set of 25 List #1 roots along with a corresponding PowerPoint presentation in my shop.
FREE-Addition and Subtraction Maths Task Cards
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FREE-Addition and Subtraction Maths Task Cards

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This is a sample of one of my “Print, Cut, Learn” activities. Print out the task cards, cut them apart and let the learning begin! Use these math task cards to have students practice adding and subtracting numbers up to 5. Student recording and answer sheets are also included. Perfect for stations, games, math workshop, spiral reviews or independent work. Supports skills from CCSS K.OA.A.5. Great for review or reinforcement in both classrooms and homeschools.
FREE STEM Activities | Thanksgiving | Minecraft Challenges
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FREE STEM Activities | Thanksgiving | Minecraft Challenges

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Minecraft Building Ideas for Thanksgiving STEM Activities Enjoy this FREE sample of building challenges with a Thanksgiving theme. It is a perfect way to engage your students in STEM activities! Building challenges strengthen problem-solving and engineering skills as well as encourage teamwork and persistence. There are a variety of building tasks ranging from easy to complex which allows you to use this resource with children of all ages and abilities. The challenges can be used as part of a lesson, as an addition to STEM centers or just for fun! Complete these Minecraft ideas without technology by using blocks (LEGO, DUPLO, etc.) or any craft items for the building materials. This Resource Includes 12 challenges in four versions • Color with picture • Print-friendly with picture • Color without picture • Print-friendly without picture Other Resources You May Enjoy Minecraft Challenges | Halloween | STEM Activities Stem Activities: Winter Bundle Rounding Whole Numbers Thanksgiving Task Cards