STEM Word Mat
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"STEM Word Mat" is written for 2nd Grade to 5th Grade (Ages 7-11). It also works a grade below or above: younger children can use it with an adult reading it aloud, and older ones as a quick refresher.
STEM word mat for 2nd to 5th grade: 16 picture words with kid-friendly meanings, from hypothesis and variable to prototype and conclusion. Part of our National STEM Day holiday activities collection.
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How do I use this resource?
Keep a copy at each table during STEM challenges so students can use the words when they talk and write. It also works in a science folder for the whole year.
What students will practice
- Gives 2nd to 5th grade students hands-on science, technology, engineering and math challenges to plan, build and test.
- Gives children a picture word bank to check while they read, talk and write.
- Made for 2nd to 5th grade, and prints on US Letter paper for a lesson, a center or home.
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FAQ
How do I use the STEM Word Mat?
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Keep a copy at each table during STEM challenges so students can use the words when they talk and write. It also works in a science folder for the whole year.
What is the STEM Word Mat?
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One page with 16 word boxes, each with a picture and a short meaning: hypothesis, variable, observe, predict, data, prototype, test, improve, force, energy, code, measure, experiment, conclusion, materials and design.
Can I use the STEM Word Mat at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for 2nd Grade to 5th Grade holiday activities, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
How many 2nd Grade to 5th Grade National STEM Day resources are there?
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5 printable resources, all free to preview. There are 30 National STEM Day resources in all, from Preschool to 5th Grade, gathered on our National STEM Day activities page. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are National STEM Day resources for?
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These are written for 2nd Grade to 5th Grade students, roughly ages 7-11. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.
Can I use these National STEM Day resources for homeschool?
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Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a 2nd Grade to 5th Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.
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Resource Details
| Grade | 2nd Grade to 5th Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Holiday Activities |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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