STEM challenge activities are so much fun. But, finding the time to incorporate design challenges into your curriculum can be difficult. This PRINT AND DIGITAL Doghouse Design Challenge is part of the STEM with CLOSE READING series. It seamlessly allows you to tie together the curriculum by giving you rigorous text dependent questions that go with a high interest reading passage IN ADDITION to the fun STEM activity! Soar to new heights when you put your thinking cap on and let the STEM adventure begin! Integrating ELA into your STEM challenges has never been easier or more relevant. Use the close reading passage and questions to get the kids pumped up for the challenge that is before them! This STEM activity and design challenge comes with rigorous questions for one high interest passage, and one STEM challenge your students can do with readily available materials you have around the house or the classroom. In addition you will also receive a challenge poster to post in your room and a STEM challenge activity parent letter to send home. STEM challenges are so much fun, they are great for infusing teamwork into your classroom, help to foster a positive classroom community, AND can be used for a wide range of ages and abilities! Wishing you the best year yet! – Matt and Tara Tied 2 Teaching resource: https://tied2teaching.com/product/doghouse-stem-activities-doghouse-stem-design-challenge-and-close-reading/