Description
This before or after spring break activity keeps students excited &learning! The Bird Nest Easter STEM challenge is perfect for the first day of spring & beyond, combining creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on engineering as students design and build a bird nest to hold as many plastic Easter eggs as possible.
Perfect for grades 2–8, this spring STEM activity is ideal for the weeks leading up to Easter or as a creative classroom project during the season.
Whether you’re exploring engineering principles or just looking for Easter fun, this challenge is sure to delight your students!
The Challenge:
Students will work individually or in teams to:
- Design and build a bird nest using simple materials, primarily toilet paper.
- Test their designs to see how many eggs their nests can hold without breaking or collapsing.
- Reflect on their results and iterate on their designs to improve performance.
This plastic Easter egg activity blends science, math, and engineering for an unforgettable hands-on learning experience!
What’s Included:
✅ Teacher Tools:
- NGSS-aligned standards for grades 2–8
- Links to STEM Challenge How-To Videos and a detailed walk-through of the activity
- Tips for materials, timing, and modifying difficulty for older or younger students
- Post-design extension activities for deeper learning
✅ Student Handouts (Editable):
- Criteria & Constraints Lists in color and black & white
- Design analysis templates with options for expanded or condensed responses
- Reflection and discussion question templates
✅ Extensions & Activities:
- Process flow maps to support design thinking
- Math extensions for calculating egg capacity and weight distribution
- Bird research and idioms logs for cross-curricular connections
❤️ Why You’ll Love This Resource:
- Perfect for Easter Fun: A creative way to incorporate seasonal activities into your curriculum.
- Hands-On Learning: Combines STEM principles with problem-solving and creativity.
- Flexible for All Learners: Easily adjust materials and difficulty for different grade levels.
- Cross-Curricular Connections: Explore engineering, science, and even idioms about birds and nests!
Perfect For:
- Before or After Spring Break Activities
- Easter STEM Challenges
- Spring STEM Activities
- Classroom celebrations or enrichment projects
- Creative plastic Easter egg activities and centers
❤️ What Teachers Are Saying:
⭐️ “I love your STEM projects! They are user-friendly, but do not [compromise] rigor for being engaging. My class LOVES your projects. Thanks!!”
— NJ Teacher
⭐️ "Thank you! Great for right before spring break!" - Elise M.
⭐️ "Great spring activity! My class loved this! Thank you!!" - Dawn B.
⭐️ "Awesome spring STEM! Thank you!" - Kelly G.
⭐️ "My first graders did this with fourth grade buddies and loved it. This is a great resource." - Jennifer P.
⭐️ "Perfect for second grade!" - Stephanie S.
⭐️ "Loved this for my upper elementary students in STEM." - Jessica M.
⭐️ "My middle schoolers did this challenge the week before Spring Break. I like that it has modifications to make it more difficult for older students." - Sarah M.
⭐️ "I used this with a high school special ed class, and the kids loved it! I liked having the variety of worksheets to choose from." - Valerie S.
⭐️ "This unit knocked it out of the park! It had everything I needed and was SO organized. From videos, to picture examples, to worksheets, and more. My students LOVED this STEM challenge. I wish we would have had more time to do all of the ideas that were in the package! Highly recommend." - Carey B.
⭐️ "This was a very user friendly and fully packed STEM activity. I love the video help and variety of worksheets to choose from. Students were engaged as they worked on this project." - Digging Deep to Soar Beyond the Text
⭐️ "This was so much fun! My students were engaged and worked so hard for the entire time." - Elizabeth L.
⭐️ "This was a great activity to go with our egg unit. I like the video that goes with it to explain and see it in action." - Loni S.
⭐️ "My class loved this activity. This was the first STEM activity I tried in the classroom and the product’s thoroughness made it easy for me to implement quickly without a problem." - Erica W.
Materials You’ll Need:
This activity uses simple and flexible materials, including:
- A roll of toilet paper for each group (the cheaper, the better!)
- Plastic eggs of various sizes (~12 per group)
- Plastic bowl or container (1/ group, preferably with transparent sides)
- Binder clips, scissors, and yarn for added support
- Optional: tape, sand, or water for testing durability and weather resistance
Students can use their creativity to build unique designs with these materials while learning key STEM concepts.
Bundle & Upgrade Options:
- This is the printable version of the resource.
- Looking for a paperless option? Check out the Google Slides™ version.
- Get the best of both worlds with the Print & Paperless Bundle
- Pair this with a second spring STEM activity -- the no-materials / no prep Spring STEM Improv™ bundle.
- Save more by upgrading to the 5 Spring & Easter STEM Challenge Bundle or the Year-Round STEM Mega Bundle!
Make Easter Memorable with STEM!
Inspire your students with this creative Easter STEM activity. From designing durable nests to testing egg capacity, this hands-on challenge is a fun and meaningful way to incorporate spring STEM activities into your classroom.
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Description
This before or after spring break activity keeps students excited &learning! The Bird Nest Easter STEM challenge is perfect for the first day of spring & beyond, combining creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on engineering as students design and build a bird nest to hold as many plastic Easter eggs as possible.
Perfect for grades 2–8, this spring STEM activity is ideal for the weeks leading up to Easter or as a creative classroom project during the season.
Whether you’re exploring engineering principles or just looking for Easter fun, this challenge is sure to delight your students!
The Challenge:
Students will work individually or in teams to:
- Design and build a bird nest using simple materials, primarily toilet paper.
- Test their designs to see how many eggs their nests can hold without breaking or collapsing.
- Reflect on their results and iterate on their designs to improve performance.
This plastic Easter egg activity blends science, math, and engineering for an unforgettable hands-on learning experience!
What’s Included:
✅ Teacher Tools:
- NGSS-aligned standards for grades 2–8
- Links to STEM Challenge How-To Videos and a detailed walk-through of the activity
- Tips for materials, timing, and modifying difficulty for older or younger students
- Post-design extension activities for deeper learning
✅ Student Handouts (Editable):
- Criteria & Constraints Lists in color and black & white
- Design analysis templates with options for expanded or condensed responses
- Reflection and discussion question templates
✅ Extensions & Activities:
- Process flow maps to support design thinking
- Math extensions for calculating egg capacity and weight distribution
- Bird research and idioms logs for cross-curricular connections
❤️ Why You’ll Love This Resource:
- Perfect for Easter Fun: A creative way to incorporate seasonal activities into your curriculum.
- Hands-On Learning: Combines STEM principles with problem-solving and creativity.
- Flexible for All Learners: Easily adjust materials and difficulty for different grade levels.
- Cross-Curricular Connections: Explore engineering, science, and even idioms about birds and nests!
Perfect For:
- Before or After Spring Break Activities
- Easter STEM Challenges
- Spring STEM Activities
- Classroom celebrations or enrichment projects
- Creative plastic Easter egg activities and centers
❤️ What Teachers Are Saying:
⭐️ “I love your STEM projects! They are user-friendly, but do not [compromise] rigor for being engaging. My class LOVES your projects. Thanks!!”
— NJ Teacher
⭐️ "Thank you! Great for right before spring break!" - Elise M.
⭐️ "Great spring activity! My class loved this! Thank you!!" - Dawn B.
⭐️ "Awesome spring STEM! Thank you!" - Kelly G.
⭐️ "My first graders did this with fourth grade buddies and loved it. This is a great resource." - Jennifer P.
⭐️ "Perfect for second grade!" - Stephanie S.
⭐️ "Loved this for my upper elementary students in STEM." - Jessica M.
⭐️ "My middle schoolers did this challenge the week before Spring Break. I like that it has modifications to make it more difficult for older students." - Sarah M.
⭐️ "I used this with a high school special ed class, and the kids loved it! I liked having the variety of worksheets to choose from." - Valerie S.
⭐️ "This unit knocked it out of the park! It had everything I needed and was SO organized. From videos, to picture examples, to worksheets, and more. My students LOVED this STEM challenge. I wish we would have had more time to do all of the ideas that were in the package! Highly recommend." - Carey B.
⭐️ "This was a very user friendly and fully packed STEM activity. I love the video help and variety of worksheets to choose from. Students were engaged as they worked on this project." - Digging Deep to Soar Beyond the Text
⭐️ "This was so much fun! My students were engaged and worked so hard for the entire time." - Elizabeth L.
⭐️ "This was a great activity to go with our egg unit. I like the video that goes with it to explain and see it in action." - Loni S.
⭐️ "My class loved this activity. This was the first STEM activity I tried in the classroom and the product’s thoroughness made it easy for me to implement quickly without a problem." - Erica W.
Materials You’ll Need:
This activity uses simple and flexible materials, including:
- A roll of toilet paper for each group (the cheaper, the better!)
- Plastic eggs of various sizes (~12 per group)
- Plastic bowl or container (1/ group, preferably with transparent sides)
- Binder clips, scissors, and yarn for added support
- Optional: tape, sand, or water for testing durability and weather resistance
Students can use their creativity to build unique designs with these materials while learning key STEM concepts.
Bundle & Upgrade Options:
- This is the printable version of the resource.
- Looking for a paperless option? Check out the Google Slides™ version.
- Get the best of both worlds with the Print & Paperless Bundle
- Pair this with a second spring STEM activity -- the no-materials / no prep Spring STEM Improv™ bundle.
- Save more by upgrading to the 5 Spring & Easter STEM Challenge Bundle or the Year-Round STEM Mega Bundle!
Make Easter Memorable with STEM!
Inspire your students with this creative Easter STEM activity. From designing durable nests to testing egg capacity, this hands-on challenge is a fun and meaningful way to incorporate spring STEM activities into your classroom.
