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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
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
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
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
Waves | Ultraviolet Light | Lab Activity
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Waves | Ultraviolet Light | Lab Activity

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UV Light Hands-on Extension Activity Looking for an activity to extend student learning of light waves? This lesson plan has students design an investigation to determine how to prevent ultraviolet light from reaching UV beads. Students will use the Science and Engineering Practices along with the CER (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) format for their investigation. It is the perfect resource for the “Extend” portion of 5E lessons, for GATE students, or as an at-home activity. Both color and print-friendly student pages are included. This activity requires the use of color-changing ultraviolet beads which are readily available in many stores. This Resource Includes • 4 Student Investigation Sheets • List of possible investigation ideas • Rubric • Teacher Information Sheet including materials and instructions. Other Resources You May Enjoy Physical Science Bundle | Card Sorts Waves | Lesson Plan | Bundle
Minecraft Challenges | United States | STEM Activities
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Minecraft Challenges | United States | STEM Activities

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Minecraft Building Ideas for the United States Task Cards Learn about the symbols and landmarks of the United States with these Minecraft building challenges. Students are challenged to build objects related to America such as the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, and much more! The task cards are designed to be used with the Minecraft game, but the challenges can also be completed using blocks (LEGO, DUPLO, etc.) or any craft items. Use as a starter activity or as a challenge in your classroom. They are a great addition to history units, country studies, or to get your students using STEM skills. 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 Minecraft Challenges | Ancient and Medieval | STEM Activities Bundle
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
Minecraft Building Challenges | STEM Activities | Task Cards
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Minecraft Building Challenges | STEM Activities | Task Cards

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Minecraft Building Challenges Task Cards Are you looking for fun and engaging activities to encourage creativity? These Minecraft building challenges task cards are perfect! Children will strengthen their problem-solving and engineering skills while building different items in Minecraft. There are a variety of building challenges ranging from easy to complex which allows you to use this set with children of all ages and abilities. You can also complete the challenges by using blocks (LEGO, DUPLO, etc.) or any craft items for the building materials. Use for STEM centers, early finishers, rewards or just for fun! 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 STEM Activities Bundle | Countries STEM Activities | MEGA Bundle
Living or Nonliving | Ecosystems | Card Sort
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Living or Nonliving | Ecosystems | Card Sort

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Living vs Nonliving Card Sort Need a quick and easy activity for teaching the difference between living vs nonliving things? Grab this low-prep card sort for your classroom. In this hands-on activity, students will sort real-life pictures into two or three categories. Younger students can sort by living or nonliving while older or more advanced students can add the category organic nonliving. Use in your science center or station, interactive notebooks, or as a formative assessment. A visual and tactile activity to reinforce science vocabulary and concepts! Supports skills from the following standards: NGSS MS LS1-1; TEKS SCI.K.9.A; VA SOL.K.6.a; Key Stage 1 Year 2. This Resource Includes • 24 different color picture cards in 4 formats (3 different sizes, 1 with labels) o 8 Examples of Living o 9 Examples of Nonliving o 7 Examples of Organic Nonliving • 3 Differentiated Sorting Sheets • Title Cards • Answer Keys Other Resources You May Enjoy Six Kingdoms | Classification | Card Sort Camouflage | Ecosystems | Lesson Plan
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
Simple Machines | Physical Science | Card Sort
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Simple Machines | Physical Science | Card Sort

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Six Simple Machines Sorting Activity Did you know that a screwdriver is an example of a wheel and axle or that a broom is a third class lever? This sort is a quick and easy hands-on way to have your students learn about real-life examples of the six types of simple machines. It can be used in so many ways! Laminate the large pictures to use as a center or station activity or use the one-page sheet and small pictures for assignments, assessments, or interactive notebooks. Differentiate by changing the amount and which pictures students use. Increase the difficulty by having students sort levers and/or pulleys into their three classes. This is one of my low prep “Print, Cut, Learn” activities. Print out the cards, cut them apart and let the learning begin. A fun way to reinforce science concepts and vocabulary! This Resource Includes • 48 different color picture cards in 4 formats (3 different sizes, 1 with labels) 7 inclined plane examples 7 screw examples 8 wedge examples 8 wheel and axle examples 9 pulley examples  4 fixed pulley examples  3 movable pulley examples  2 compound pulley examples 9 lever examples  3 first class lever examples  3 second class lever examples  3 third class lever examples • Sorting Sheets (full-size, half-size, differentiated) • Title Cards • Answer Keys Other Resources You May Enjoy Transparent Translucent Opaque | Waves | Card Sort Conduction Convection Radiation | Heat Transfer | 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