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100th Day of School Activities STEM stations Kindergarten 1st Grade 2nd
Make your 100th day of school celebration STEM-TASTIC with these 6 engaging activities that are STEM challenges. These Smitten with First 100th Day STEM challenges can be used as stations or as activities completed throughout the day. See preview! Challenges Included:Pattern Hats (students build a party hat with 100 pattern blocks) Build 100 (students build the number 100 using 100 building blocks) Hairy Glasses (students build shape glasses using 100 gray hairs/pipe cleaners) 100 Wishes (s
K - 2nd
Also included in: Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade Year Long STEM Activities Bundle
Habitats & Ecosystems Lessons, Labs, STEM Activities Second Grade Science Unit
This second grade habitats & ecosystems science resource is a comprehensive 3-week science unit carefully designed with literally everything you need to teach NGSS and many state science standards all in one, in-depth resource. This resource aligns with 2nd grade NGSS Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems and 2-LS4-1, 2-LS4.D. It includes 15 days of highly engaging science lessons on these topics: Lesson Topics:Identifying Habitats & Ecosystems Exploring Land HabitatsAdapting to Land
2nd
Biology, Science
CCSS, NGSS
W.2.7
, W.2.8
, K-2-ETS1-2
+1
Also included in: Habitats & Ecosystems Second Grade Science BUNDLE NGSS
Fairy Tale STEM Activities Engineering Kindergarten 1st 2nd Grade Homeschool
Try fairy tale STEM activities by bringing a classic story alive in a hands-on way! Explore force and motion, sound, measurement, kinetic and potential energy, and more using the engineering design process to creatively solve problems. ⭐ Students will join characters like Goldilocks, Rapunzel, and Jack and the Beanstalk on 12 engineering adventures, with 48 STEM activities included. They will be challenged to use their problem-solving skills to help the characters solve an engineering dilemm
K - 3rd
Engineering
CCSS, NGSS
RL.1.1
, RL.1.2
, RL.1.3
+10
Sentence Stems for Reading Comprehension 1st 2nd Grade Writing Reading Responses
This reading comprehension response set includes 20 Primary Reading Response Stem Cards that cover a variety of reading skills and strategies. First, second, and third-grade students will stay engaged while using sticky notes! These are also great for special education and ESL students. Not in need of the lower elementary set, or do you need more variety in the sentence stems? Check out the original set of Reading Response Stem Cards for upper elementary! These cards will allow students the o
1st - 3rd
Reading, Reading Strategies, Writing
CCSS
RL.1.1
, RL.1.2
, RL.1.3
+10
Engineering Design Process 2nd Grade 3rd Grade Science & STEM Unit NGSS
Introduce your students to engineering and the engineering design process in a creative and hands-on way! This second and third grade engineering design unit addresses NGSS engineering standards as well as science and engineering practices through a series of high-interest lessons and labs. This unit is also available bundled with a digital version and narrated lesson slides. CLICK HERE.This 20-day unit centers around 6 engaging lessons in a captivating teaching Power Point. A Google Slides ve
2nd - 3rd
Engineering, Science
CCSS, NGSS
2.MD.A.1
, 2.MD.B.5
, 2.MD.D.10
+7
Also included in: Second Grade Science Curriculum | 2nd Grade Science Units NGSS BUNDLE
Potato Olympics Winter Olympics Craft Activities STEM 1st 2nd Grade 3rd 4th 5th
The Potato Olympics Winter Olympics Craft Activities Packet can be used in grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade or 5th grade because the activities can be easily adapted for all ages. Bring hands-on learning and creativity into your classroom with this Potato Olympics activity! Students design their own potato athletes, prepare for competition, and participate in fun Olympic-style events that promote teamwork, problem-solving, and creativity. This resource includes planning pages, creative
2nd - 5th
Classroom Community, Coloring Pages, Writing
Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade Year Long STEM Activities Bundle
*Buy the BUNDLE and save 20%* Make your school year a celebration with these STEM-TASTIC activities. These monthly engaging STEM activities are sure to add some rigor and excitement to each month. These quick prep STEM challenges can be used as stations or as activities completed throughout the day/month. These STEM stations were created with Kindergarten and 1st grade in mind, but could also be used for beginning of the year 2nd grade. Included in each month/set: -7 quick prep STEM challenges
K - 2nd
Art, Math
K-2 Winter Games STEM Activities 2026 BUNDLE Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade
Perfect lesson plan to get kids excited for the Winter Olympics 2026.Bring the excitement of the Winter Games into your K–2 classroom with this bundle of Winter STEM challenges for Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and 2nd Grade. These hands-on Winter Games STEM activities have students design, build, and test models connected to real Olympic sports while exploring motion, friction, gravity, and magnetism. Perfect for January/February STEM lessons, Winter Olympics units, or primary science centers, t
K - 2nd
Engineering, Physical Science, World History
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+5
Fun Thanksgiving Activities Thanksgiving STEM Challenge 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Grade
Looking for fun Thanksgiving Activities that don't sacrifice learning time? This ready to go Thanksgiving STEM Challenge is just what you need to keep your 2nd through 5th grade students engaged and excited for learning during the month of November. Challenge your students to design and build a Thanksgiving table using drinking straws and tape. Challenge them to make sure it can fit eight (8) Thanksgiving dishes (pictures included) or you can modify the task and include any other materials you
2nd - 5th
Engineering
Earth Day Writing, Design a Park, Project Based Learning 2nd grade, April STEM
Let's design a park! This April STEM activity is a great way to combine project based learning in 2nd grade with Earth Day Writing. Students receive a letter from Mayor Seedling of Greenville to put together a proposal for a new park in their city. Students must work together to create a design, highlight top features of their park and write a letter back to the mayor convincing him to choose their design. Everything you need is included!- A letter from Mayor Seedling stating the request for P
1st - 3rd
Science
Second Grade STEM Challenges and Activities - 2nd Grade
These challenges are designed specifically for second grade students and align with crosscutting NGSS science, math, and engineering standards! Six challenges are provided, two for each of the major science content areas: Structure and Properties of Matter, Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems, and Earth's Systems: Processes that Shape the Earth Pages 5-9: Nature Friend Pages 10-14: Sticky Structure Pages 15-19: Greenhouse Pages 20-24: Seed Transporter Pages 25-29: Landform Construction P
2nd
Engineering, Geometry, Science
STEM Activities and Challenges First Grade Kindergarten Second Grade
Your littles will enjoy this set of 12 STEM building challenges! The STEM challenges are meant to be as opened-ended as possible, making use of basic interlocking block pieces of any size or brand, while inspiring creativity! Each challenge has one full- color poster, complete with an example and a real-life picture. The posters were designed to hang, one or two at a time, in the block center. Alternatively, they can be laminated and made into a book. Posters with 4 builds each are also included
K - 2nd
Engineering, Math, Writing
Island Landform Map Activities & STEM Challenge for Second Grade Science
This Island Landforms and Bodies of Water Map Project and STEM challenge is a classroom hit in 2nd grade! Your kids will love working to build their own island in this engaging landforms project. THE FOLLOWING EARTH SCIENCE NEXT GEN STANDARDS ARE ADDRESSEDLandforms 2nd Grade: 2-ESS2-1, 2-ESS2-2, 2-ESS2-3 INCLUDED IN THIS ISLAND LANDFORMS PROJECT & STEM CHALLENGEDetailed lesson plans and links to outside resources or videosDigital pdf file of STEM challenge slides by step (problem, plan, build,
2nd
Science
NGSS
1-PS4-4
, 1-PS4-1
2nd Grade Landforms, Waterways, and Bodies of Water STEM Activities
Model Waterways, Landforms, and Bodies of Water with this Second Grade Science Activity as a companion to Water Dance by Thomas Locker!In this Second Grade STEM Lesson, students create models to represent the shapes and kinds of land and bodies of water in different places. This includes 2 STEM Challenges. One can use just play dough and the cards we created to make different bodies of water and landforms. The second option is to create a 3-D model of a landform or body of water. This 2nd Grade
2nd - 4th
Earth Sciences, General Science, Science
NGSS
2-ESS2-2
102 days of school | 102nd day of 2nd grade | STEM challenges | Dalmatians
Celebrate 102 days of school with these fun STEM challenges! The 102nd day is similar to the 100th day of school, but fun for 2nd graders! My students enjoy all of these challenges - great to use in centers! Pick a few or try them all! Also included -- Classroom management A sign to place on the outside of your classroom door ~ CAUTION: 102nd day STEM challenges in progress :) A sign for students to hold for a photo Hat to wear all day! Necklace tags Direction cards for each center (with e
2nd
Computer Science - Technology, For All Subjects, Math
Also included in: 102nd Day of 2nd Grade Activities Bundle
Halloween Sub Plans 2nd Grade: Stellaluna Reading, Math, & STEM Fall Activities
These Halloween sub plans for 2nd grade are a lifesaver for emergency absences! With Stellaluna reading activities, ELA, math, and science/STEM lessons, your students will stay engaged while your substitute feels confident. This October packet is print-and-go, saving you time while keeping your class learning with seasonal fun. What’s Included: ELA: Stellaluna comprehension foldables, bats vs. birds compare/contrast, “Would You Rather” writing, grammar practice Math: place value to expanded fo
2nd
English Language Arts, For All Subjects, Math, Science
Luge Winter Games STEM Challenge 2026 Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade
Bring the excitement of the Winter Games into your classroom with this Luge Winter Games STEM challenge for Kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade. In this hands-on luge STEM activity, students design and build a mini luge sled and racer, then test how fast it can travel down a ramp using gravity. Perfect for January/February STEM lessons, Winter Olympics units, or primary science centers, this low-prep challenge introduces friction, speed, and the engineering design process in a fun, age-appro
K - 2nd
Engineering, Geometry, World History
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-2
STEM Camp Activities 1st & 2nd Grade | End of Year Camping Theme BUNDLE
STEM camp activities for 1st and 2nd grade with a camping theme, perfect for end-of-year learning. Includes hands-on STEM challenges, math and reading activities, and easy classroom camp ideas.Bring hands-on learning and structure to your classroom with these camping theme STEM activities for 1st and 2nd grade. This bundle combines your full camping unit with STEM challenges and a digital version, making it perfect for end of year review, summer learning, or a classroom camping transformation
1st - 3rd
Arithmetic, For All Subjects, Reading
CCSS, NGSS
2.OA.A.1
, 2.OA.B.2
, RF.2.3
+10
Entire Year 2nd Grade Science Curriculum and STEM Challenges Bundle
Science activities for every 2nd grade Next Generation Science Standard!This bundle has it all! Students learn about states of matter, disassembling and reassembling objects, properties of materials, reversible and irreversible changes to matter, Habitats, Pollination, Plants, weathering, erosion, the water cycle, landforms, bodies of water, and quick and slow events that change the earth, how to use their imagination to design new ideas, how to collaborate in groups, and build their own name to
2nd
Earth Sciences, Physical Science, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+11
Downhill Skiing Winter Games STEM Challenge 2026 Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd
Perfect for the Winter Olympics 2026.Bring the excitement of the Winter Games into your classroom with this Skiing Winter Games STEM challenge for Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and 2nd Grade. In this hands-on skiing STEM activity for K–2, students build a skier on popsicle-stick skis and test how different surfaces affect how far the skier slides. Perfect for January/February STEM lessons, Winter Olympics units, or primary science centers, this low-prep challenge introduces friction, motion, and the
K - 2nd
Engineering, Geometry, World History
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Bird Feeder STEM, No Prep Stem Challenges, Stem Activities 2nd Grade & 1st Grade
This Bird Feeder STEM challenge is designed to help your students think outside the box and learn how the world works. This May STEM lesson helps students explore the engineering design process using common materials. The STEM Process:Present the STEM challenge: Build a feeder that will safely feed birds. Materials NeededWe've included a list for material recommendations, but this challenge can be done with materials you have on hand- cardboard, straws, tape, popsicle sticks, pipe cleaners, e
1st - 2nd
Engineering, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
Save the Bees 2nd Grade STEM Life Science Pollination Investigation
Learn about pollination with this Second Grade Science Activity as a companion to the read aloud Save the Bees by Bethany Stahl!Scientists do different things when they are studying a new topic. Sometimes they observe and take notes. They conduct experiments and build models to explain their thinking about a topic. In this Second Grade STEM Lesson, students learn about bees and their important job in order to create a model. The model demonstrates how bees pollinate flowers and plants. This 2nd
2nd - 4th
Earth Sciences, General Science, Science
NGSS
2-LS2-2
2nd Grade NGSS COMPLETE YEAR STEM Unit ! Earth, Life & Physical Science!!
2nd Grade NGSS COMPLETE YEAR STEM Unit ! Earth, Life & Physical Science Teaching Materials for K-2 by Calen Evans This is a full YEARS’ Comprehensive STEM curriculum unit that covers ALL of your 2nd Grade Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). In this bundle we’ve included the COMPLETE Earth, Physical and Life Science Units from our store. These units are PACKED with engaging investigations and activities, engineering design challenges, technology integration, math application and integrated
2nd
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Science
CCSS, NGSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.7
+33
Insect and Build a Bug STEM, No Prep Stem Challenges, Stem Activities 2nd Grade
This Insect STEM challenge is designed to help your students think outside the box and learn how the world works. This May STEM lesson helps students explore the engineering design process using common materials. The STEM Process:Present the STEM challenge: Construct a model of an insect that has the correct characteristics.Materials NeededWe've included a list for material recommendations, but this challenge can be done with materials you have on hand, foil, straws, tape, popsicle sticks, pi
1st - 2nd
Engineering, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
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