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STEM Bucket Tower Engineering Challenge – Hands-On Problem-Solving
Challenge students to design and build a stable bucket tower using the engineering design process. This hands-on STEM challenge builds teamwork, critical thinking, and real-world problem-solving skills. This one-of-a-kind STEM Activity is a classroom favorite! It's engaging, filled with creativity, and huge fun. You’ll love the ready-made lab sheets and minimal prep work—perfect for busy teachers. Students will also explain the purpose of their bucket designs, leading to imaginative answer
3rd - 5th
Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
STEM Index Card Tower Engineering Challenge Hands-On Teamwork & Problem-Solving
Save time with this easy-prep Index Card Towers STEM Activity designed for elementary students by a STEM specialist! Tested by 2nd-5th graders, this hands-on STEM project is an engineering opportunity that encourages problem-solving, perseverance, and redesign. Preparation is simple! Gather one simple material, and your students are ready to take charge of the challenge! ✅ Believe it or not...This challenge is quite versatile! Use the method outlined in the detailed teacher's guide and then
3rd - 5th
Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
STEM Engineering Foil Boat Sink or Float Hands-on Problem-Solving Activity
Try this foil boat STEM activity! Students will design and build a boat that floats and holds weight without sinking. They’ll also use a budget to “purchase” materials, adding a real-world problem-solving twist. This easy-prep STEM project includes a detailed teacher's guide. Perfect for classrooms looking for hands-on, exciting learning experiences!➡️What is the Challenge?Students will design and build a boat!Using simple supplies you probably already have on hand, students choose which materia
3rd - 5th
Basic Operations, Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
STEM Challenge Earthquake Engineering Problem-Solving Natural Disasters Activity
Get ready for an unforgettable STEM experience with this earthquake simulation challenge! Students will design and build structures, then put them to the test with a shake tray to see if they can withstand the "earthquake." You'll love the easy-to-follow shake tray instructions, ready-made lab sheets, and three different challenge methods to choose from. This engaging engineering project is a class favorite! Your students will be thrilled as they build, test, and cheer when their structures
4th - 5th
Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
+2
STEM Challenge Straw Mazes Easy Prep Problem-Solving Fun & Engaging Activity
This easy prep STEM activity is to design and build a maze using two simple supplies! This is a Quick STEM Challenge – one you can complete in 1 class session with materials you probably already have! The teacher's guide includes all the details you will need!What is the challenge?This challenge features the task of using given supplies to create a maze for a marble to travel through.Specific criteria for the task are given to students along with a box of supplies.Stand back and watch them const
3rd - 5th
Engineering
NGSS
3-PS2-1
, 4-PS3-4
, 3-5-ETS1-3
+4
Also included in: STEM Quick Challenges Easy Prep BUNDLE - 22 Problem-Solving Activities
STEM Challenge Popcorn Math Activities Volume Measurement Hands-On Activity
Looking for an engaging STEM activity that’s perfect for 2nd-5th graders? The Popcorn STEM Challenge is a student favorite! This easy-to-prep challenge introduces students to the concept of volume in a hands-on, creative way. Students design and build their own popcorn containers and then test and compare their creations. Expect some gigantic containers that make the learning process even more fun!✅Some Inspiration and a read-aloud!The activities found in this package were inspired by a book by
3rd - 5th
Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
STEM Paper Airplane Engineering Design Hands-On Experiment Science Project
Ready for a highly engaging STEM challenge? Students build, test, and refine paper airplanes while solving real engineering problems. This STEM challenge encourages creativity, critical thinking, and iterative design. In this activity, students will experiment, test, and redesign to create the ultimate paper plane. Perfect for STEM elementary classrooms, this challenge is guaranteed to keep your students engaged! ☑️ What is the challenge?This SUPER resource contains a complete STEM lesson, u
4th - 6th
Engineering, Measurement, Science
NGSS
4-PS3-4
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 4-PS3-1
+2
STEM Marshmallow Bridge Challenge EASY PREP Elementary Activity Highly Engaging
You will love the simple materials used in this challenge! The marshmallow bridges are not very long but will test the patience and diligence of students as they work to finish this successfully. And, they will! Great cheering will happen when a bridge spans the gap and holds a little bit of weight! What is the challenge?The design challenge lesson contained in this package is a bridge-building experience. Students will use toothpicks and marshmallows to construct a bridge. They will test the
4th - 5th
Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
STEM CHALLENGE BUNDLE Building Bridges Elementary Problem-Solving Easy Prep
Challenge your students with fun and budget-friendly STEM bridge building activities! Using only straws, marshmallows, and index cards, students will design and construct a bridge to span a gap between tables. This hands-on engineering project includes balance, problem solving, and creativity. Perfect for elementary STEM! ➡️Bridges with Index CardsStudents build simple platform bridges using index cards as the only supply. The final platform must hold weight. It’s a simple task with endless crea
3rd - 5th
Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
STEM Basketball Critical Thinking Problem-Solving Team-Building Sports Activity
Engage students with a STEM basketball problem-solving challenge that builds teamwork, strategy, and critical thinking through sports-themed tasks. This team-building STEM activity encourages collaboration as students work together to solve basketball-inspired problems in a fun, hands-on way. Perfect for whole-class challenges, small groups, enrichment, or early finishers. Your students will love competing in this Basketball STEM Challenge! Teamwork at its best.What is the ChallengeIn this ch
3rd - 6th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
STEM Roller Coaster Challenge- Force and Motion Problem-Solving Activity
Do you love an easy prep challenge? I do and I love watching students explore using this Roller Coaster activity. Students have a few materials and must design and construct a roller coaster model. It is truly exciting to watch them work and test their roller coasters. It’s a test of patience with constant revisions. NOTE: This experience will take 2-3 class sessions to complete. Also, please note that this package is designed for elementary school-age students. The complex physics and geome
3rd - 5th
Engineering
NGSS
3-PS2-1
, 4-PS3-4
, 3-5-ETS1-3
+4
STEM Challenge Spaghetti Tower Easy Prep Problem-Solving Elementary Activity
A perfect STEM challenge loved by students and teachers! The STEM Spaghetti Tower activity uses the unlikeliest of materials- spaghetti and one marshmallow. You will enjoy the ready-made lab sheets and the 4 different versions of this resource. What is the challenge?Students will use raw spaghetti strands to build a structure that will hold weight at the top. There are 4 variations of this project included in the resource.What is your prep?You will need supplies in addition to this package.
4th - 5th
Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
STEM Flight Challenges BUNDLE Easy Prep Engaging Projects including Paper Planes
Are you looking for highly engaging STEM activities? Helicopters, Airplanes, and Hoop Flyers, Oh My! These STEM Challenges are all about flight and using variables to design! These Multi-Day projects will motivate students through experimenting and designing using their data.This is a terrific money-saving bundle of three fabulous STEM Challenges! Each may be purchased separately. Each of these will take several class sessions to complete.Designing Paper AirplanesThis product specifically includ
3rd - 5th
Engineering, Measurement
STEM Challenge Marble Maze Easy Prep Problem-Solving Engaging Design Activity
You will love the versatility of this challenge. Three versions of the activity are included. Each version has a teacher's guide. Student lab sheets and sample answers are also provided. Your students will be a"mazed" with this project, too!What is the challenge?This STEM activity will have your students design a maze through which a marble can travel. They will fold and bend paper or cardboard into the maze paths and then try their invention repeatedly. Your students will love this! What i
4th - 5th
Engineering
NGSS
3-PS2-1
, 4-PS3-4
, 3-5-ETS1-3
+4
STEM Challenge Bubble Wand Design Hands-On Science Problem-Solving Activity
Bubbles, Bubbles, Everywhere! STEM students love bubbles! This STEM activity has elements of fun, but also a great design and building challenge. After exploring with bubbles students will design and test their own bubble wands! Watch them engineer the ultimate bubble with their bubble wands! What is the challenge?This STEM Challenge will have your students exploring with a bubble solution. The Exploration or Imagining stage of the process includes trying to create bubbles in specific ways an
3rd - 5th
Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
STEM Elevator Challenge Engineering Force & Motion Simple Machines
Here's a fabulous STEM project with a focus on creating a cranking device that can lift small items. This engaging activity encourages problem-solving and engineering skills, all while keeping prep simple. The included teacher’s guide is clear, thorough, and designed to make setup a breeze. Plus, it’s been student-tested to ensure success in your classroom! Ideas for use:This challenge can be used at any time of the year! For Halloween, we have lifted small pumpkins, black kettles full of can
4th - 6th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
4-PS3-4
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 4-PS3-1
+2
STEM Challenge Robotic Hand Model Real-Life Problem-Solving Activity 3 Versions
Need a real-life STEM engineering task? How about creating a model of a robotic hand? Have a quick discussion about how the hand works and then design a model. Your students are going to love this!What is the challenge?This challenge features the task of using given supplies to create a model of a robotic hand.Specific criteria for the task are given to students along with a box of supplies.Stand back and watch them construct! Students record their thinking on lab sheets.Students loved this one
4th - 6th
Engineering
STEM Newton's Cradle Challenge Engineering Project Forces & Motion
In this hands-on STEM challenge, students design and build a cradle to explore the third law of motion through forces and motion. Students test pushes and pulls, observe action and reaction, and apply engineering design to improve their model.What is the challenge?Students will use materials to design and create a Newton’s Cradle. In this event, students will review what they know about the laws of motion- especially the third law. Students will have to build the frame for the device, a way to
5th - 6th
Engineering, Measurement
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
STEM CHALLENGE BUNDLE Tower Building Projects Problem Solving Easy Prep Designs
Are you looking for easy prep STEM? You have found the perfect bundle- 3 towers to try. Your students will love building the biggest, tallest, and most creative towers, and you will love the simple supplies. How tall will your towers be?Please note: This package contains three challenges. Each may be purchased separately.The three challenges each feature building a tower. Please check the previews of each.In Build a Tower with Spaghetti, students will have spaghetti, tape, string, and one large
3rd - 5th
Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
STEM Activities Newton's Laws Projects Force/Motion Hands-on Engineering BUNDLE
Engage your students with hands-on physics activities that bring Newton’s Laws of Motion to life (without breaking your budget!) This low-prep STEM bundle includes three exciting challenges that explore force and motion through the second and third laws. Students will design and test bottle cars, egg crash vehicles, and Newton’s cradles. Perfect for upper elementary classrooms! Some specifics about each design challenge:Bottle Car Challenge featuring Newton’s 3rd LawStudents will use materials t
3rd - 6th
Engineering, General Science
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You are in the right place if you need student-tested STEM resources! Ready-made detailed lesson guides and creative STEM projects are just a click away. I have you covered with STEM, Escape Rooms, Science, Reading comprehension packs, Math, Escape Rooms, and classroom décor.
I love creating resources teachers can use easily. I include every detail you need to succeed and enjoy the projects with your students.
I’d love to hear from you and help you decide which projects to try first. Never forget- Teachers Really are Terrific!
Teaching style
I think we learn best by trying something and learning from mistakes. Hands-on activities, no fear of failure, and collaborative efforts are the heart of STEM!
Awards & shining teacher moments
Creating resources for busy teachers has been the greatest adventure!
My own education history
Masters Degree in Elementary Education
38 years of teaching experience- grades 3-5 in traditional classrooms, grades 1-5 STEM Lab
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