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
History STEM Activities and Challenges for the Classroom
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
Early American History Activities for 5th Grade Students
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
Creative United States History Activities for the Classroom!
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
Scientific Revolution STEM Challenges!
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
Renaissance STEM Challenges and Leonardo Da Vinci’s Challenges!
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
Mesoamerica STEM Activity Challenges!
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
Winter STEM Challenge Ideas for the Classroom!
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
November STEM Challenges!
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
Ancient India STEM Challenges
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