{"product_id":"the-3-snow-bears-lesson-plan-fractured-fairy-tale-stem-challenge-winter-activity-15028477","title":"The 3 Snow Bears Lesson Plan Fractured Fairy Tale STEM Challenge Winter Activity","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Three Snow Bears Fractured Fairy Tale STEM Challenge is a winter-themed STEM and literacy lesson designed especially for elementary STEM teachers who want to integrate hands-on engineering with reading. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis fractured fairy tale STEM challenge invites students to design an “ice raft” that can float and safely carry three polar bears, connecting directly to the book \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/0399247920?tag=thcaanadbl-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Three Snow Bears\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e by Jan Brett.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse it in your elementary STEM lab, classroom, or library to reinforce the \u003cstrong\u003eEngineering Design Process\u003c\/strong\u003e, story elements, and compare-and-contrast skills in a fun, high-engagement way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat students do:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eRead or listen to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/0399247920?tag=thcaanadbl-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Three Snow Bears\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (or another version of \u003cem\u003eGoldilocks and the Three Bears\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse the Engineering Design Process to \u003cstrong\u003eplan, build, test, and improve\u003c\/strong\u003e an aluminum-foil “ice raft” that floats and holds all three bears.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplore fractured fairy tales by comparing \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/0399247920?tag=thcaanadbl-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Three Snow Bears\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to \u003cem\u003eGoldilocks and the Three Bears\u003c\/em\u003e using included graphic organizers and writing pages.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTeacher instructions with \u003cstrong\u003esuggested materials\u003c\/strong\u003e (foil, printable bears, water tub, craft sticks, tape, and optional book).\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrintable student challenge letter and recording pages (Ask, Imagine, Plan) for the raft design.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eColor and black-and-white \u003cstrong\u003eEngineering Design Process posters\u003c\/strong\u003e to reinforce STEM vocabulary.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStory-elements anchor charts for fairy tales and fractured fairy tales (good\/evil characters, setting, problem\/solution, magic, repeated phrases, etc.).\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompare-and-contrast pages for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/0399247920?tag=thcaanadbl-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Three Snow Bears\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003cem\u003eGoldilocks and the Three Bears\u003c\/em\u003e plus extra lined writing pages.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrintable bear cards to use as passengers for the raft.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeacher-friendly features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAligned to \u003cstrong\u003eNGSS engineering standards (K–5 ETS1)\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eCCSS writing standards for grades 1–5\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eTEKS science and ELAR\u003c\/strong\u003e so you can easily connect it to your curriculum.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuilt-in guidance on \u003cstrong\u003esetting students up for success\u003c\/strong\u003e during STEM challenges, including tips for productive struggle, planning, and redesign time.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReady to use for a one-day lesson, STEM center, literacy integration block, or as part of a winter fairy-tale unit.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith this Carly and Adam lesson, you’ll give your students a memorable, hands-on way to explore buoyancy, design, and fairy-tale structure—all in one engaging fractured fairy tale STEM challenge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*The book link is an Amazon Affiliate Link. 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