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Creative United States History Activities for the Classroom!

Creative United States History Activities for the Classroom!

March 2, 2020 by StudentSavvy Leave a Comment

     Teaching US History can seem like a daunting task for teachers, but with a few creative tools and ideas, you can bring historical events and people to life for your students! I love providing students with an interconnection to the people who shaped our country. However, our history

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Filed Under: interactive notebook, STEM, US History Tagged With: STEM, STEM Challenges, United States History, US History

Scientific Revolution STEM Challenges!

Scientific Revolution STEM Challenges!

November 17, 2018 by StudentSavvy Leave a Comment

  Hi teacher friends, I’ve been busy creating a series of STEM projects for students who are studying Medieval Times…. Next stop, The Scientific Revolution!    Challenge 1: The Heliocentric Model!  The Heliocentric model led to the discovery that the sun is the center of the solar system. The earth

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Filed Under: Middle Ages, STEM Tagged With: Medieval Times, Middle Ages, STEM, STEM Challenges

Renaissance STEM Challenges and Leonardo Da Vinci’s Challenges!

Renaissance STEM Challenges and Leonardo Da Vinci’s Challenges!

November 15, 2018 by StudentSavvy Leave a Comment

  Hi teacher friends, I’ve been busy creating a series of STEM projects for students who are studying Medieval Times…. Next stop, The Renaissance!    Challenge 1: Leonardo da Vinci’s Flying Machine!    Leonardo Da Vinci was, by some historians, said to be obsessed with the idea of flight. He

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Filed Under: Middle Ages, STEM, Uncategorized Tagged With: Medieval Times, Middle Ages, STEM, STEM Challenges, The Renaissance

Mesoamerica STEM Activity Challenges!

Mesoamerica STEM Activity Challenges!

November 12, 2018 by StudentSavvy 1 Comment

  I’ve been busy creating a series of STEM projects for students who are studying Medieval Times &/or Ancient Civilizations.  Next stop, is the home of the Incans, Aztecs, and Mayans, featured here in the Mesoamerica STEM Activity Challenges!    Activity #1: Floating Gardens Challenge! The Aztec built floating gardens

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Filed Under: ancient civilizations, Middle Ages, STEM Tagged With: Ancient Civilizations, Aztec, Inca, Mayan, Medieval Times, Mesoamerica, STEM, STEM Activity, STEM Challenges

Late Medieval Europe – STEM Challenges & STEM Activities for the Classroom!

Late Medieval Europe – STEM Challenges & STEM Activities for the Classroom!

November 10, 2018 by StudentSavvy 2 Comments

  Hi teacher friends, I’ve been busy creating a series of STEM projects for students who are studying Medieval Times & Middle Ages.. Next stop, Late Medieval Europe!    Challenge 1: The Ballista Challenge!  Medieval times were a violent period in history. New styles of weaponry and warfare were introduced

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Filed Under: Middle Ages, STEM, Uncategorized Tagged With: Medieval Times, Middle Ages, STEM

Islam – Islamic World STEM Challenges!

Islam – Islamic World STEM Challenges!

June 27, 2018 by StudentSavvy Leave a Comment

    Hi teacher friends, I’ve been busy creating a series of STEM projects for students who are studying Medieval Times & Middle Ages.. Next stop, the Islamic World!  Challenge 1: Caravan Contraption!  The Arabian Peninsula is desert land that lacks rivers and lakes. It has very hot and dry air.

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Early Byzantine STEM Challenges!

Early Byzantine STEM Challenges!

June 7, 2018 by StudentSavvy Leave a Comment

Hi teacher friends, I’ve been busy creating a series of STEM projects for students who are studying Medieval Times & Middle Ages.. First stop, the Early Byzantine Empire!  Challenge 1: The Hagia Sophia Marble Run!    The famous Hagia Sophia church was built under the direction of Emperor Justinian I. During

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Filed Under: ancient civilizations, history, History Activities, Middle Ages, STEM, Uncategorized Tagged With: Early Byzantine Empire, Medieval Times, Middle Ages, STEM

Valentine’s Day STEM Challenges  (February STEM)

Valentine’s Day STEM Challenges (February STEM)

January 22, 2018 by StudentSavvy Leave a Comment

  Teacher friends, Looking for a fun (and educational) way to celebrate Valentine’s Day with upper-elementary students? It’s typical for students to begin losing focus in the classroom, especially during holidays. Real learning does not have to go out the window just yet, you just have to mask it such a way

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Chinese New Year STEM 2019 – Year of the Pig!

Chinese New Year STEM 2019 – Year of the Pig!

December 29, 2017 by StudentSavvy 2 Comments

       Chinese New Year STEM 2019! Pig-Themed STEM Challenge Ideas February 16th, 2018 celebrates the Year of the Pig! Here are some fun facts about the pig zodiac sign to share with your students! Lucky numbers: 2, 5, 8 Lucky days: the 17th and 24th of every Chinese

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Filed Under: STEM Tagged With: Chinese New Year, STEM, Technology

Winter STEM Challenge Ideas for the Classroom!

Winter STEM Challenge Ideas for the Classroom!

December 1, 2017 by StudentSavvy Leave a Comment

December is upon us, which means the holidays are here! Winter has also arrived, and with it comes a world of opportunities to incorporate STEM activities into the classroom that can directly tie into the season. There are countless fun science, technology, engineering, and math activities to do with your

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Filed Under: STEM, Uncategorized Tagged With: STEM, STEM Challenges, Winter STEM

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