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STEM Bins® STEAM Bins® STEM Activities - Morning Work Tubs Early Finishers Boxes
The original STEM Bins® and STEAM Bins® for K-5th Elementary students are ideal hands-on engineering and STEM activities for:Early Finishers / Fast FinishersMorning Work / Morning Tubs / Soft StartsBrain BreaksEnrichment / Gifted and Talented ActivitiesMakerspacesTeam Building ActivitiesCentersWriting ExtensionsFine Motor PracticeIncentives or Fun FridaysCalm Down CornerLibrary Media Centers***TOP 20 ALL TIME BEST-SELLING RESOURCE ON TPT WITH OVER 30,000 5 STAR REVIEWS!***INCLUDES A FULL STEAM V
PreK - 6th
Engineering, Math, Writing
STEM Bins® Team Building Back to School STEM Activities First Day Week of School
STEM Bins® Team Building Activities and Stations are a wonderful way to build your classroom community for the End of the Year and Back to School, as well as allow students to practice and reflect on essential character skills. They are perfect to encourage collaboration among your students during the last week of school, last day of school, first day of school, and first weeks of school. They are great for enrichment and Gifted and Talented activities!These 12 STEM Activities are ideal for use
PreK - 5th
Character Education, Engineering
Animal Report Research Project Template Informational Writing
These Animal Research Pennant Banners include 100+ engaging pennants that make animal research structured, manageable, and fun for students. Designed with upper elementary classrooms in mind, this project is an easy way to combine science content and ELA skills without adding extra prep. Each pennant guides students as they record key information about an animal, including physical traits, habitat, diet, adaptations, predators, and fun facts. The clear layout helps students stay organized whi
2nd - 5th
Science, Writing
Water Bottle Flip STEM Challenge + STEM Activity
The ORIGINAL water bottle flip STEM activity and lab! Water bottle flip at school? Absolutely! Students will love this on-trend STEM challenge inspired by the popular YouTube water bottle flipping challenge where students toss a water bottle and attempt to land it straight up. Practice scientific method with some probability, fractions and data collection in the mix while having fun! This self-paced, low-prep, project based learning water bottle flip STEM challenge is print-and-go. Eac
3rd - 6th
Fractions, Science, Statistics
CCSS, NGSS
3.MD.B.4
, 5.NBT.A.3b
, 6.RP.A.3c
+9
Science Interactive Notebook | 3rd 4th + 5th Grade | Back to School Science
See why over 20,000 teachers have purchased this science interactive notebook! The Science Interactive Notebook All in One Bundle is perfect for teachers who are looking to incorporate Interactive Science Notebooks in 3rd grade, 4th grade, or 5th grade science.▶ All of your upper elementary science notebook templates are in one place!There are SO many topics: safety and science practices, matter, mixtures, ecosystems, adaptations, life cycles, energy, light, force and motion, human body, earth,
3rd - 6th
Physical Science, Science
All About Me Science Flask - First Day of School Science Activity
Engaging Back to School Science ActivityYour students will answer "all about me" questions within a flask graphic organizer. Students can color and attach an optional chemical reaction topper. Displaying the flasks on a bulletin board will make your science classroom pop! Science Distance Learning OptionThis resource also includes a digital Google™ Slide version of the flask graphic organizer. Included:➤ Printable "All About Me" Flask ➤ Optional Chemical Reaction Topper ➤ Digital "All About Me
5th - 8th
Biology, General Science
Also included in: Back to School Science | All About Me Bundle | Fun Bulletin Board
STEM Activities All Year BUNDLE: Back to School Fall STEM Challenges
This best-selling year STEM Activities Bundle contains 9 months of seasonal challenges for your little engineers, with 3 STEM Activities and 1 Bonus Brainbuilder per month for a total of 36 NGSS Aligned STEM Challenges!*INCLUDES BACK TO SCHOOL, FALL, HALLOWEEN, THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS, WINTER, VALENTINE'S DAY, ST.PATRICK'S DAY, EASTER, SPRING, END OF THE YEAR, and SUMMER STEM ACTIVITIES AND CHALLENGES!***SAVE BIG WHEN YOU PURCHASE THIS DISCOUNTED ALL YEAR BUNDLE!******TOP 20 ALL TIME BEST SELL
K - 5th
Engineering, Math, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
Project Based Learning Activity: Island Survival (PBL) Now for Google Classroom
Project Based Learning Activity: Island SurvivalThis project based learning (PBL) activity integrates elements of science, ELA, and social studies into a student-centered adventure that combines imagination, creativity, and problem solving skills as they try and survive mysteriously arriving on an island. There are 16 activities (1 page for almost each one) for students to complete. Each page involves a problem or idea they must solve, recreate, or answer. Pages can vary from writing, map ski
2nd - 6th
English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies
Creativity Challenges and Activities Morning Work, Brain Breaks, STEM Sub Plans
Unlock creativity in your classroom with NO PREP Finish the Picture Activities!The goal of creativity challenges is to help students think in different ways. The ability to generate unique thoughts and ideas is known as divergent thinking. Perfect for STEM Sub Plans! When students are thinking outside the box it results in creative solutions. In a creativity challenge, students are presented with a problem that they have to solve using their creativity. Typically these challenges are short last
1st - 5th
Art, Coloring Pages, Engineering
Halloween STEM Challenges & Activities - Pumpkin Catapult, Fall Party Stations
These Halloween themed STEM & STEAM activities are perfect to engage your elementary engineers in October! They are also perfect for Fall Party Activities. Three STEM challenges and one Bonus Brainbuilder are provided and can be completed as stations or in isolation. Check out my Video Tour and Demo of all components on YouTube below!LOW PREP HALLOWEEN STEM CHALLENGES VIDEOIncludes the following LOW PREP Halloween STEM Activities and Challenges:Pumpkin Catapult and 6 Pumpkin Catapult Games (Stat
K - 5th
Engineering, Science
Solar System Create, Facts, and Fill Ins on a String Interactive Science Fun!
Solar System: On A String Interactive {Create, Facts, and Fill Ins} The entire solar system is included in this pack.Once assembled your students will love that it will actually look like the solar system in the order in which the planets appear. There are dashed guidelines for cutting and on the back of each planet is a fill ins page. Requires 8.5 by 11 paper total of 14 pages – one set of full color art and one set of black line art for your students to color. The back of each planet asks –
K - 8th
Astronomy, Reading
Scientific Method Activity Paper Airplane Lab Easy Science Experiment Practice
This easy scientific method activity will get your kids excited about following the steps of the scientific method! This hands on unit includes a paper airplane science experiment lab, worksheets, math, STEM, & writing to provide a fun hands on science experiment. Click on the PREVIEW button to see more of what is included! ⭐ What is Included:information and outline for instructionsupply/materials listsample schedule for the activitiesvocabulary list and definitionsword wall cardsstudent v
4th - 6th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physics
End of the Year Spring Summer STEM Activities - May Roller Coaster Straw Rocket
These End of the Year, Spring, and Summer themed STEM & STEAM activities are perfect to engage your elementary engineers in May and June! Three STEM challenges and one Bonus Brainbuilder are provided and can be completed as stations or in isolation. Includes the following LOW PREP STEM Activities:Roller Coaster (marble run)Straw RocketWaterproof Critter HouseBonus Brainbuilder: Pool Noodle PartyIncludes the following components for EACH CHALLENGE:Detailed Lesson Plan with Standards, Supply Check
K - 5th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+10
Editable Jeopardy Template Google Slides & PowerPoint Test Prep Game Keep Scores
This Jeopardy template is different from the others because you can keep team scores! All you have to do is add questions to whatever topic you cover in class. It is also different from most others because the value amount will disappear after it has been clicked, preventing a question from being asked again. This is also the only Jeopardy Template on TPT that has a reset button and the only one that gives both classic jeopardy and a modern looking bright pastel theme! Extremely Major Update
1st - 12th
English Language Arts, For All Subjects, Science
Christmas STEM Challenges & Activities - Winter Party Stations December Holidays
These Christmas, Holiday, and Winter STEM / STEAM activities are perfect to engage your elementary engineers in December! Three STEM Challenges and one Bonus Brainbuilder are provided and can be completed as stations or in isolation. Perfect for Winter Party Stations and the weeks leading up to Winter Break! Includes the following LOW PREP STEM Challenges:Santa's Parachute (drag and gravity)Shelf for the Elf (engineering shelves)Tallest Tree (cup towers)Bonus Brainbuilder: Gingerbread Escape (zi
K - 5th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
Animal Pop Art Coloring Pages - Summer & End Of The Year Art Activity
Fun Pop Art activity for the students to design fun animal artworksThis set includes: ( see preview)- 45 Coloring pages with 3 different designs per animal - animals included: giraffe, elephant, dog, cat, wolf, chicken, turtle, kangaroo, pig, butterfly, rabbit, horse, cow, eagle, salamander - 5 sheets with Pattern Examples - 2 example results ✨Check out my Autumn Animals here: Autumn Animal Pop Art ✨Check out my Jungle Pop Art Animals here: Jungle Animal Pop ArtEarly Finisher Activities, Pop
PreK - 8th
Biology, Visual Arts
Also included in: Back To School Pop Art Bundle - Fun Art Activity Bundle
Bubbles Day Activities for End of the Year Themed Day
Bubbles Day Activities for End of the Year Themed DayThis is the cutest theme for a day of all things BUBBLES! What better way to get ready for summer break with your class? All of these activities are super easy for you as the teacher, but still so much fun for the students! What's Included:Bubble Day Cover PageBubble Wand DesignerHow to Blow a Bubble Sequencing (5 options)Design a Bubble Bottle (2 options)Which Liquid Bubbles Best? (3 options)Which Bubble Blower Works Best? (2 pre-made options
PreK - 5th
English Language Arts, Science
End of the Year Reflection Activity - Coloring Pages - Last Week of School
Engage your students with this fun and reflective end-of-the-year activity! Students will answer 12 questions about their school year, then use their responses to color a relaxing zen-themed coloring page. Each student will create a unique design based on their school year, making it a meaningful keepsake. Plus, it works for any school subject! Every year, I will update the product to reflect the current school year. The dates included in this resource are for the 2025–2026 school year. Include
3rd - 7th
Art, Science
Science Unit Activities Solar System, Weather, Plants, Force and Motion, Light
Looking for a collection of upper elementary (3rd–5th grade) science activities, elementary science curriculum, or NGSS-aligned science units that can carry you through the entire year? This Elementary Science Unit Bundle for upper elementary is a growing, all-in-one resource designed to make science planning simple and manageable. This science bundle just makes your life easier! Instead of scrambling to piece together lessons week after week, everything is laid out in a consistent format that
3rd - 5th
Close Reading, Science, Writing
Ecosystems & Food Webs Science Stations | 4th Grade 5th Grade Activity TEKS NGSS
Get ready to facilitate learning with informative, easy prep centers! Ecosystems and Food Webs Science Stations includes 9 stations all about food webs and ecosystem interactions. Includes guided student sheets, an answer key, quicker prep, and improved activities for your class! 9 StationsRead It: Read about food webs and abiotic and biotic components of a koala’s ecosystem. Answer questions. Create It: Use a table with information to construct a food web. Watch It: Watch a video and classify
4th - 6th
Biology, Environment, Science
NGSS
5-PS3-1
Plant and Animal Cells - Print and Digital Science Activities for Teaching Cells
Looking for easy-to-use resources for teaching plant and animal cells? Or are you just searching for a few activities to supplement your existing cells curriculum? These science activities are just what you need! The perfect addition to your science activities toolkit! Whether you're looking to supplement your existing curriculum or need a complete set of teaching tools, these science activities offer a blend of convenience and quality! Whether you're introducing the topic or diving deeper, th
4th - 6th
Biology, General Science, Science
STEM Bins® Speed Builds STEM Activities - Morning Work Tubs, Early Finishers
Save over 50% with this STEM Bins Speed Builds Activities BUNDLE, ideal for hands-on morning work, morning tubs, or soft starts, early finishers, enrichment, and team building. Activities are designed to supplement my original STEM Bins pack. Challenge cards are compatible with the following 6 building materials:Pattern BlocksMini CupsLinking Cubes / Snap CubesBase Ten BlocksBuilding Bricks / LEGO bricksDominoesTwo different difficulty levels are provided: “Build it Flat” and “Build it Up” to a
PreK - 6th
Engineering, Math
Candy Labs | Scientific Method + Variables | End of the Year Science Experiments
Whether it's the end of the year or your matter unit, it's an excellent time for Candy Science Labs activities! Focus on the scientific method, variables, tools, and scientific observations with candy. You won't just get a "wow, cool" with these investigations. Students are doing some serious science!Study physical science concepts while focusing on identifying variables, measurement, collecting and recording data, and drawing conclusions.Most students need a lot of practice with scientific prac
3rd - 6th
Science
Scientific Method Activities, Science Lab Safety, Science Tools, CER | 5th Grade
This Back to School in 5th grade science, start with scientific method activities, science experiments, CER, science tools, lab safety, and more! With the Intro to Science unit, your students will learn important basics like science safety, science tools, measurement, data analysis, and science practices using the scientific method or the C-E-R (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) approach. iLearn Science is better than ever!▶ Added more exploration stations ▶ Updated slides ▶ New differentiated notes b
4th - 6th
General Science, Science
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About 5th grade science resources
On TPT (Teachers Pay Teachers), 5th grade science resources give teachers ready-to-use support for lessons, review, and practice across a wide range of life, earth, and physical science topics. These resources are created by educators who understand how to make fifth-grade content clear and manageable. They help students build understanding through approachable activities instead of only reading from a textbook. For busy classrooms, that mix of clarity and flexibility makes a big difference.
Teachers can find lesson plans, task cards, lab activities, foldables, worksheets, quizzes, and full unit bundles that support different parts of a science block. Many sets are organized by topic or standard, which makes it easier to plan targeted instruction. Hands-on formats are especially helpful because they keep students active while reinforcing key ideas. Assessment pages and answer keys also save teachers time when it is time to check understanding.
In a real classroom, a teacher might print a set of science task cards for a quick warm-up, use a lab recording sheet during small-group exploration, and finish with a short quiz for review. That kind of workflow keeps the lesson moving without requiring hours of prep. When students need extra support, the teacher can pull a simpler practice page or a graphic organizer from the same resource set. It is an easy way to stay organized and focus more energy on instruction.
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