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Fun History Projects for 5th Graders

Fun History Projects for 5th Graders

January 12, 2023 by StudentSavvy Leave a Comment

While some students struggle with relating to history, no teacher wants to bore students or make them dislike coming to class. However, teachers have to teach specific standards, and students may only enjoy some of these topics. At the same time, making classes fun and exciting takes a lot of

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Filed Under: History Activities Tagged With: history projects, project based learning, STEM Challenges

History STEM Activities and Challenges for the Classroom

History STEM Activities and Challenges for the Classroom

October 25, 2022 by Melissa Seideman 1 Comment

As teachers, we love when our students understand the importance of learning the history of the world. In total honesty, many students will say they find history boring. They feel it happened so long ago, and it is not important to know about. Of course, this is not the case

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Filed Under: STEM Tagged With: Ancient Civilizations, Medieval Times, STEM Challenges

Early American History Activities for 5th Grade Students 

Early American History Activities for 5th Grade Students 

April 19, 2022 by Melissa Seideman Leave a Comment

Students are often excited about the latest TikTok video, fashion trend, or video game. Due to the amount of technology and information readily available, it can be hard to keep students motivated to learn! This is especially true when teaching about aspects that occurred long ago. To counteract this, history

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Filed Under: Complete Curriculum, History Activities, Uncategorized Tagged With: Curriculum, STEM Challenges, US History

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

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

November STEM Challenges!

November STEM Challenges!

November 2, 2017 by StudentSavvy Leave a Comment

November is upon us, which means that Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Fall has also arrived, and with it comes a world of opportunities to incorporate STEM activities into the classroom that can directly tie in to the season. There are countless fun science, technology, engineering, and math activities

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Filed Under: STEM, Uncategorized Tagged With: November STEM, STEM, STEM Activities, STEM Challenges, Thanksgiving STEM

Ancient India STEM Challenges

Ancient India STEM Challenges

May 22, 2017 by StudentSavvy Leave a Comment

Right now I’m in the process of creating a series of STEM projects for students who are studying Ancient Civilizations.. Next stop, Ancient India! 🙂   During the summertime in Ancient India (and still to this day), a monsoon would come every year, raining buckets and buckets of water. In Eastern

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Filed Under: ancient civilizations, India, STEM, Uncategorized Tagged With: Ancient Civilizations, STEM, STEM Challenges

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