STEM challenge activities are so much fun. But, finding the time to incorporate design challenges into your curriculum can be difficult. The STEM Across America with CLOSE READING series seamlessly allows you to tie together the curriculum by giving you rigorous text dependent questions that go with a high interest reading passages in addition to the fun STEM activities! Study America’s National Landmarks and let the STEM adventure begin! CHALLENGES INCLUDED IN THIS BUNDLE HOOVER DAM CHALLENGE ALAMO CHALLENGE EMPIRE STATE BUILDING CHALLENGE LINCOLN MEMORIAL CHALLENGE JEFFERSON MEMORIAL CHALLENGE SPACE NEEDLE CHALLENGE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE CHALLENGE GATEWAY ARCH CHALLENGE WASHINGTON MONUMENT CHALLENGE STATUE OF LIBERTY CHALLENGE 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 online 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! Let’s Stay Connected Click HERE to receive fun FREE classroom resources as well as classroom tips and fun teacher hacks from Tied 2 Teaching! Questions or Comments? We welcome all questions or comments! Please feel free to e-mail us at tied2teaching@gmail.com Tied 2 Teaching resource: https://tied2teaching.com/product/u-s-landmarks-america-stem-challenges-with-close-reading-passages-bundle/