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Speedy Snake Project: How to Teach Energy and Motion
Speedy Snake Project: How to Teach Energy and Motion

Speedy Snake Project

Grab your snake template when you join the email list: https://artventurousanimals.com/free-science-activities

Get the low-cost lesson guide here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Motion-Science-Project-for-4th-Grade-NGSS-Hands-on-Energy-Activity-14205538?utm_source=Free%20Science%20Activity%20Videos&utm_campaign=Motion%20Science%20Project

Sound Waves Project: How to Teach Forms of Energy
Sound Waves Project: How to Teach Forms of Energy

Sound Waves Project

Grab your sound template when you join the email list: https://artventurousanimals.com/free-science-activities

Get the low-cost lesson guide here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Sound-Science-Project-for-4th-Grade-NGSS-Energy-Transfer-Activity-14205867?utm_source=Free%20Science%20Activity%20Videos&utm_campaign=Sound%20Science%20Project

Collision STEM Challenge: How to Teach Energy Transfer
Collision STEM Challenge: How to Teach Energy Transfer

Collision STEM Challenge

Grab your collision template when you join the email list: https://artventurousanimals.com/free-science-activities

Get the low-cost lesson guide here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Energy-Transfer-Stem-Challenge-for-4th-Grade-NGSS-Collision-Transform-Activity-14206230?utm_source=Free%20Science%20Activity%20Videos&utm_campaign=Collision%20Project

STEM Solar Oven Project: How to Teach Energy Conversion
STEM Solar Oven Project: How to Teach Energy Conversion

STEM Solar Oven Project

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Renewable Energy Game Activity: How to Teach Natural Resources
Renewable Energy Game Activity: How to Teach Natural Resources

Renewable Energy Game Activity

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Project 21: Design a rocket ship
Project 21: Design a rocket ship

Draw and design your very own rocket!

SUPPLIES:
-worksheet (https://artventurousanimals.com/artventure)

-coloring supplies

Project 20: Chalk a Galaxy
Project 20: Chalk a Galaxy

Grab your chalk and head into outer space!

SUPPLIES:
-outdoor chalk

Project 19: Make your own planet
Project 19: Make your own planet

Follow this easy and hands-on tutorial to create your own planet.

SUPPLIES:
-black paper or blank paper and black paint

-acrylic paint

-paper plate

-paintbrushes

Project 18: Paint the Earth
Project 18: Paint the Earth

Although this one may seem complex, it’s actually only 5 steps!

SUPPLIES:
-acrylic paint

-cardboard

-cup

-foam brush

Project 17: Crying Rainbows
Project 17: Crying Rainbows

Even though it may seem like it, these rainbows are NOT sad to make! You’ll love them.

SUPPLIES:
-colorful paper

-easel or baking sheet and magnets

-crayons

-acrylic paint

-water

-paintbrushes

-7 small bowls

Project 16: Throw asteroids at the moon!
Project 16: Throw asteroids at the moon!

Create an easy foil moon, then make some craters!

SUPPLIES:
-plastic plate

-aluminum foil

-balls (heavier than a bouncy ball)

Project 15: Constellation Craft Adventure
Project 15: Constellation Craft Adventure

Explore the night sky with animal constellations.

SUPPLIES:
-worksheet (https://artventurousanimals.com/artventure)

-scissors

-coloring supplies

-straws

-coloring supplies

Project 14: Trash Reef Art
Project 14: Trash Reef Art

Gather all those items you’re recycling anyway and build it into an underwater masterpiece!

SUPPLIES:
-recycled materials (cardboard boxes, bubble wrap, paper)

-glue

-paint or markers

-optional: toy ocean animals

Project 13: Paint Seashells
Project 13: Paint Seashells

Grab your watercolors and head outside! Paint seashells at the beach or at home.

SUPPLIES:
-watercolor

-paintbrushes

-cup of water

-shells (can also use rocks!)

Project 12: Design a Dolphin
Project 12: Design a Dolphin

Find some sand or dirt, gather the nature items around you, and let’s create!

SUPPLIES:
-sand or dirt

-nature items (shells, rocks, flowers, leaves)

Project 11: Hide the Octopus Activity
Project 11: Hide the Octopus Activity

Learn how an octopus hides from its prey and predators with this hands-on activity.

SUPPLIES:
-toy octopus (or draw one!)

-random recycled items (cups, plates, cardboard)

-shells

Project 10: Orca in Antarctica Diorama
Project 10: Orca in Antarctica Diorama

Create an icy world, then draw an orca to swim in it.

SUPPLIES:
-blank piece of paper

-scissors

-coloring supplies

-tape

-worksheet (https://artventurousanimals.com/artventure)

Project 9: Recycled Jellyfish
Project 9: Recycled Jellyfish

Gather random supplies and recycled items from around the house and make an adorable ocean friend!

SUPPLIES:
-plastic cup lid

-string

-stapler or tape

-scissors

-markers

Project 8: How to Draw a Great White Shark
Project 8: How to Draw a Great White Shark

Learn to draw one of the fiercest predators of the ocean…but in a cute way!

SUPPLIES:
-worksheet (https://artventurousanimals.com/artventure)

-coloring supplies

Project 7: Tiger Masks
Project 7: Tiger Masks

Play with your art by making hand-held tiger masks!

SUPPLIES:
-paper plates

-paint

-black marker

-popsicle sticks

-scissors

-glue

Project 6: Dino Shadows
Project 6: Dino Shadows

Play with shadows and rainbows with dinosaur toys and art!

SUPPLIES:
-blank piece of paper

-dinosaur toys

-coloring supplies

-sun!

Project 5: Flamingo Balancing Craft
Project 5: Flamingo Balancing Craft

Balance your flamingo with playdough and chopsticks you have at home.

SUPPLIES:

-playdough

-chopsticks

Project 4: Amazon Art Journal Page
Project 4: Amazon Art Journal Page

Explore poison dart frogs in the Amazon through art and journaling.

SUPPLIES:

-worksheet (https://artventurousanimals.com/artventure)

-art supplies

-books about poison dart frogs

Project 3: Penguin Color and Learn
Project 3: Penguin Color and Learn

Dive into Antarctica with Hoppers the Emperor Penguin.

SUPPLIES:
-free worksheet (https://artventurousanimals.com/artventure)

-coloring supplies

Project 2: Kangaroo Pouch Craft
Project 2: Kangaroo Pouch Craft

hands-on easy craft using supplies you have at home

SUPPLIES:
-paper plate

-scissors

-brown crayon/marker

-string

-stapler

Project 1: Fox Habitats Art Activity
Project 1: Fox Habitats Art Activity

Explore the adaptations for 3 different foxes through art.

Explore the adaptations for 3 different foxes through art. This is a great project for ages 5-11! Choose from beginner or intermediate.

Worksheets are inside the Adventure Art Challenge PDF Guide. Full video tutorial is also linked inside.

Send me your work on Instagram, then scroll through the Art Challenge Highlight to see what other families have created.

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