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End The Year With Engaging STEM Challenges - Free Mousetrap Cars and Paper Bridge Challenges For Teachers

Here are a few STEM/STEAM challenges I've used in the past that worked quite well. I'll include a PDF version and a Word version in case you'd like to change it to suit your needs. These activities provide an opportunity for students to grapple with and strengthen their growth mindset.

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Give Me a Break

Harness the power of Brain Breaks to supercharge learning.

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Using Proficiency Scales to Track Student Learning

Here is how I use proficiency scales with my middle school science classes. You'll also downloadable copies of each scale.

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Forces and Motion: Model Rocket Challenge and Newton's Laws Investigation

Use model rockets to help your students learn about Forces and Motion. It's a great STEM activity to add to your tool kit.

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Six Great Gravity Teaching and Learning Resources

Here is an activity I’ve used for the past couple of years to help students investigate the variables that affect the force of gravity on objects. This PHET simulation and assignment really help students understand how manipulating the mass of objects and the distance between them determines how strong

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Forces and Motion: Sphero Tractor Pull Investigation Part Two

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Forces and Motion: Sphero Tractor Pull Investigation Part One

Students use Sphero programmable robots to explore Newton's Three Laws in an engaging tractor pull setting.

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Forces and Motion Teaching and Learning Resources for Middle School Students and Free Activities

Here are some of my favorite resources I’ve used with my 8th graders when we study Forces and Motion. These resources and activities would work with grades 5-9 and maybe even with some high school students.

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Forces and Motion Mind Map Directions, Guidelines and Rubric

A free Forces and Motion mind map resource for teachers.

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Using Spheros in Science Class

Learn how Spheros can be used in science teaching. Here are a few introductory activities and resources to get you started.

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Forces and Motion Teaching and Learning Resources

This post may contain an affiliate link. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. All affliiate links are marked with an asterisk (*). Here are some great sites and an activity to teach and learn about forces and motion. * Forces and Motion PBS Learning Media [https://wisconsin.pbslearningmedia.org/

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Chemical Reactions Activities and Resources

Four Chemical Reactions activities and resources.

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