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St. Patrick's Day Spring STEM Activities & Challenges Rainbow Bridge Leprechaun
These St. Patrick's Day and Spring themed STEM & STEAM Activities and Challenges are perfect to engage your elementary engineers in March! Includes the following LOW PREP STEM Activities:Wind-powered Maze Rainbow Arch BridgeLeprechaun TrapBonus Brainbuilder: Coin ChemistryThese STEM challenges and Bonus Brainbuilder can be completed as stations or as a whole class. Includes the following components for EACH CHALLENGE:Detailed Lesson Plan with Standards, Supply Checklists, and Suggested Read Alo
K - 5th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
Halloween STEM Activity - Fall Science Activity - Fun Friday Bone Bridge® STEM
This Bone Bridge® Halloween STEM Activity is an engaging challenge that brings together Halloween STEM, Halloween science, and fun making it perfect for fun Friday activities, fall centers or classroom party alternatives to keep students excited, collaborative, and focused during October. In this challenge, students work in partners or groups to design and build a bridge using skeleton “bones” (cotton swabs, craft sticks, and more). Their goal? To create the longest, strongest, or most stabl
2nd - 8th
Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
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 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 Activities Challenge Building Bridge Around World STEAM Iggy Peck Architect
Exciting STEM challenges for bridge-loving students! Build bridges from around the world with this low-prep STEM challenge that includes printable and digital components, vocabulary, interactive features, and literacy connections to Iggy Peck, Architect. This engaging activity will inspire your students to design and build their own bridges, while learning about the science, technology, engineering, and math behind these amazing structures. ⭐ This activity is included in a bundle. Save $60 & ge
K - 3rd
Engineering, Instructional Technology
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
Toothpick Bridge Geometry Project | Engineering STEM 21st Century Math
Engage students with a 21st century math project as they design and test a toothpick bridge using geometry and engineering principles. This STEM activity helps students apply measurement, structural reasoning, and problem solving in a hands-on context. A Toothpick Bridge Math Project is an awesome opportunity to integrate subjects in a Geometry classroom. Hands-on STEM-based learning for hands-on students. Along with using basic algebra, measurement, and geometry skills, students will engage in
7th - 12th
Algebra, Geometry, Math
CCSS
7.G.A.1
, HSN-Q.A.1
, HSG-CO.D.12
+3
Also included in: Triangles Unit Bundle - Geometry Notes, Homework, Games & Activities
Rainbow Bridge STEM Activity St. Patrick's Day STEM Challenge Arch Bridge Spring
Rainbow Bridge (Arch Bridge) STEM is a low prep, St. Patrick's Day and Spring themed STEM activity that is perfect to engage your elementary engineers in March! ***SAVE BIG WITH THE MARCH STEM BUNDLE***Includes the following components for RAINBOW ARCH BRIDGE STEM ACTIVITY:Detailed Lesson Plan with Standards, Supply Checklist, and Suggested Read AloudsDigital Google Slides Notebook for Paperless Recording and Interactive DisplaysKey Visual Vocabulary ChartPhoto of Possible ProductDigital Anchor
K - 5th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
STEM Challenge Index Card Bridge Easy Prep Problem-Solving Elementary Activity
Building bridges with one simple material requires teamwork! This STEM project features the Index Card Bridge and is a student and teacher favorite. Students love the problem-solving and you will love the easy prep! What is the challenge?This is a bridge-building experience. Students will experiment briefly with supplies to get an idea of how the materials work. For this activity, students are building a platform-type bridge. It does not have to span an opening gap. What is your prep?You will
3rd - 5th
Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Valentine's Day STEM Bridge
Need a Valentine’s Day STEM activity for your class? Whether you are virtual, hybrid, or in person, this STEM activity will work for you! Students are challenged to build a successful bridge that is at LEAST 14 cm long! The bridge is held up by 2 Dixie cups. The longest bridge wins! This STEM challenge is meant to be COVID friendly as each student can complete this independently. This STEM kit costs about $1 per student to make!*This product has been update to include options for slides that do
4th - 8th
Other (Science), Science
Plastic Soda Straw Bridge Build Challenge - Physics Project - STEM
This is a best-selling physics product for lots of reasons:
1) It is real physics with data and analysis
2) Inexpensive – about $.35 per group to complete
3) Easy to manage and store between classes
4) Student designed and cooperative learning
5) The tested final product can still be displayed (it isn’t destroyed!)
6) Includes student and group self-assessment
7) The testing equipment costs less than $10 and can be used for years.
8) Use of an online game to start student understanding
9) It’s
6th - 12th
Physical Science, Physics, Science
STEM Challenge Easy Straw Bridge Low Prep Problem-Solving Bridge Design Project
Here’s another easy prep and easy materials STEM challenge that will be the most fun in your STEM class ever! It’s a bridge-building activity that gives students a choice of the style of bridge they want to try. The best news is: there are only two materials! That’s right! Two materials!➡️What is the challenge?In this challenge, students will have images of four kinds of bridges, a bunch of straws, some tape, and the challenge of building the bridge and being creative in using the one material t
4th - 5th
Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Bridge STEM Challenge | Engineering Design | Data & Graphing | STEM + Economics
This Bridge STEM Challenge is a hands-on engineering design unit where students plan, build, test, and improve a bridge to hold the most weight. Students engage in real STEM learning as they collect data, create graphs, analyze results, and apply engineering and economic thinking. ❓ The ChallengeWhich bridge design is the strongest? Students will: Design and construct a bridge Test how much weight it can hold Collect and analyze data Improve their design based on results 🧠 Why This STEM
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Measurement
CCSS, NGSS
RI.3.1
, RI.3.2
, RI.3.3
+8
Also included in: STEM Landmarks & Celebrations Around the World Activities
STEM Challenge Bridges Straws & Clips Problem-Solving Easy Prep Design Activity
Can you build a bridge using only a few supplies and have it hold weight? This STEM activity is highly engaging and full of problems to solve. Students love this easy-prep project and you will, too! What is the challenge?This STEM activity is a building experience. Students have specific supplies and must construct a bridge that will support weight. You have the option of 2 versions of the challenge. What is your prep? You will need supplies in addition to this package. This includes paper cl
4th - 5th
Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
STEM Challenge St. Patrick's Day STEM: Coin Bridge
This is a STEM building and engineering projects with a St. Patrick's Day Theme. Students will construct a bridge using only pennies. This activity is designed to encourage critical thinking and scientific reasoning skills, as well as, problem solving and teamwork.
Want STEM for more holidays and seasons? This product is also part of
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Great for use in a STEM or gifted classroom!
It can be completed in one class period of an hour or less.
Included:
3rd - 5th
Engineering, Science
Also included in: Seasonal STEM Megabundle!
Popsicle Stick Bridge: Engineering Challenge Project ~ Great STEM Activity!
Engineering Challenge:
Using exactly 50 popsicle sticks and liquid glue, can you build the strongest bridge?
Materials Needed:
50 popsicle sticks
liquid glue
weights
This packet contains all the information you need to make this a great engineering activity in your classroom! Lab sheets, student and teacher instructions, and challenge signs are all included! Using simple and cheap materials, you can engage your students in the engineering process!
This is one of many engineering challenge
3rd - 5th
Science
Bridge Engineers STEM Challenge {NGSS K-2-ETS1-1,2}
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2nd
Engineering, General Science, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
STEM Challenge Suspension Bridge Models Problem-Solving Upper Elementary Project
Students love to build bridges, and this suspension bridge is one of the best STEM real-life activities we have tackled! This engineering project is perfect for your upper elementary students. They will spend at least two class sessions creating and sharing their bridges. What is the challenge? Students are designing and building a suspension bridge. Before beginning, they will need to learn a little about how suspension bridges workand then see if their final model is, indeed, a true suspens
5th - 6th
Engineering
STEM I Can Build®️ - World Structures, Bridges, and Castles Edition
STEM I Can Build - World Structures, Bridges, and Castles Edition books and anchor charts is an easy and manageable way to add STEM to your classroom with real photographs! Building and exploring places from around the world is a great way to infuse geography and other cultures into your classroom. This I Can Build unit includes the following themes: world, summer vacation theme, bridges (construction theme or water vehicles theme), and castles (fairy tales theme). Blocks and manipulatives give
PreK - K
Geography, Math, Science
Also included in: STEM I Can Build®️ Cards, Books, and Anchor Charts BUNDLE
STEM Project: Bridge Building Challenge | Engineering, Forces & Structures PBL
Design, build, and test different types of bridges with this hands-on Building Bridges STEM project for Grades 5–8. Students explore beam bridges, arch bridges, suspension bridges, forces, tension, compression, and structural stability as they complete an engaging engineering design challenge with NGSS-aligned PBL activities. Students will investigate bridge types, load distribution, support systems, and structural stability while applying the engineering design process. Through planning, bui
5th - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+5
Building Bridges STEM Activity for Transportation- Bridge Construction Activity
Let's see what our little architects can do with this bridge STEM activity! After learning about various types of bridges through a bridge-type sort, have your students use cups, popsicle sticks, blocks, paper, pipe cleaners, etc. to construct your own bridge. There are even photographs of how to build each bridge using a geometry building set! Then, draw your bridge design, measure and record the length, and circle which type of bridge was constructed. Great bridge STEM activity during a trans
PreK - K
Engineering, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
Halloween STEM Challenge October Science - Bone Bridge® Skeleton STEM Activity
Make October unforgettable with the Bone Bridge® Halloween STEM Challenge that combines creativity, engineering, and Halloween science as students design spooky skeleton bridges. Perfect for October science lessons, STEM centers, or early finisher activities, Bone Bridge® gets kids collaborating, problem-solving, and thinking like engineers while having Halloween fun. Activity OverviewStudents work in pairs or teams to design and construct a bridge using simple classroom materials and a crite
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
STEM Popsicle Bridge Building Challenge- Step-by-Step Tutorial
This popsicle stick bridge building activity incorporates science, mathematics, economics, engineering, and design. Step-by-Step photo tutorial and student handouts make it easy to implement in the classroom, or at home. The "Ways to Differentiate" page allows accessibility for all students.
13 page tutorial includes the following resources:
Building Background Knowledge
Student Handout
Teacher Key
Steps to Building
Steps to Testing
Ways to Differentiate
Happy Building!
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Physical Science
Fall & Halloween STEM Activity - Skeleton Bridge Engineering Challenge!
HALLOWEEN STEM / STEAM ACTIVITY - Skeleton Bridge Engineering Challenge!This Fun Halloween STEAM Activity Includes:2 interactive student worksheets with pictures1 conclusion question worksheetKey vocabularyList of materialsScience & Engineering Concepts Covered:ForcesLoadCompressionTensionDesignTeamworkTime managementStudents will have so much fun designing, building, and testing their very own bridges! Click VIEW PREVIEW above to see a sample.
3rd - 12th
Engineering, Other (Science), Physics
Also included in: Halloween Science Bundle - Includes 6 Engaging STEM / STEAM Activities!
Spider Web Bridge STEM Challenge - Halloween STEM Activity Party Station
***SAVE BIG WITH THE HALLOWEEN STEM BUNDLE!***This low prep, Halloween themed STEM/STEAM activity is perfect to engage your elementary engineers in October! With a focus on bridge engineering, this activity is always a fun way to begin the school year. Includes the following components for SPIDER WEB BRIDGE STEM ACTIVITY:Detailed Lesson Plan with Standards, Supply Checklist, and Suggested Read AloudsDigital Google Slides Notebook for Paperless Recording and Interactive DisplaysKey Visual Vocabul
K - 5th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
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