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Build a Boat STEM Challenge Hands On Kindergarten Science Sink or Float Inquiry
Looking for a fun, hands-on boat STEM challenge for kindergarten that explores sink or float concepts while engaging young learners in science inquiry? This Build a Boat STEM Challenge is the perfect resource to introduce your students to engineering, design, and scientific thinking.This low-prep resource is designed specifically for early elementary students and includes everything you need to guide your class through an exciting boat-building investigation. Students will love designing
PreK - 3rd
Engineering, General Science, Other (Science)
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
STEM STEAM Challenge: Chinese New Year Dragon Parade
Gung Hay Fat Choy! In this challenge, students will design, construct, and build a red dragon for Chinese New Year. Included in this pack are: -- Printable student challenge card -- Teacher materials list -- Engineering Design Process flow-chart for student record keeping -- Self-assessment/Reflection page (differentiated for grades K-1 or 2-5) -- Open-ended writing page for follow-up or related activities (differentiated for grades K-1 or 2-5) As always, if there are any questions or concer
1st - 4th
Engineering
Elementary K–2 Floating Raft Rescue STEM Challenge
A simple, hands-on STEM Challenge designed for early elementary learners. Perfect for classrooms, homeschool, STEM bins, or after-school enrichment. WHAT’S INCLUDED: • 3-page STEM Challenge set: Cover Page, Instructions Page, Activity Page • Clear, consistent directions designed for real classrooms • Kid-friendly layout that supports independent exploration • Printable PDF (8.5x11) SKILL TARGETS: • Engineering design pr
K - 2nd
Engineering, Other (Science), Physical Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+2
Paper Boat Float Test STEM Challenge – Engineering Activity for Kids
A simple, hands-on STEM Challenge designed for early elementary learners. Perfect for classrooms, homeschool, STEM bins, or after-school enrichment. WHAT’S INCLUDED: • 3-page STEM Challenge set: Cover Page, Instructions Page, Activity Page • Clear, consistent directions designed for real classrooms • Kid-friendly layout that supports independent exploration • Printable PDF (8.5x11) SKILL TARGETS: • Engineering design process • Problem-solving and critical thinking • Fine motor and spatial reason
K - 2nd
Engineering, Other (Science), Physical Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+2
Boat Building STEM | Can You Build a Boat That Floats? | Floating For k - 3rd
⛵ Boat Building STEM | Can You Build a Boat That Floats? (Kindergarten–Grade 2)Dive into hands-on engineering with this exciting Boat Building STEM activity! Students explore why some objects float while others sink as they design, build, and test their own boats. This activity introduces the concept of floating and sinking, shown on page 2, where students compare materials like wood and plastic versus objects that sink, helping them build foundational understanding before designing their bo
PreK - 4th
Engineering, General Science, Other (Science)
Boat Float Challenge STEM – Build a Boat That Floats | Foil Boat For K - 2nd
⛵🌊 Boat Float Challenge STEM – Build a Boat That Floats (Kindergarten–Grade 2)Make STEM time exciting with this fun, hands-on Boat Float Challenge! In this engineering and science activity, students will design and build a boat that can float on water and hold weight. Students will follow the Engineering Design Process in a simple, kid-friendly way as they imagine, plan, build, test, and improve their boat design. This challenge is perfect for introducing floating and sinking while encoura
PreK - 3rd
Engineering, General Science, Writing
Balloon-Powered Boat STEM Activity | Float & Move Challenge For K–Grade 2
🚤 Balloon-Powered Boat STEM Activity | Float & Move Challenge (Kindergarten–Grade 2)Make science come alive with this exciting, hands-on Balloon-Powered Boat STEM activity! Students design, build, and test their own floating boats powered by air from a balloon while exploring how forces like air pressure create motion on water. In this engaging engineering challenge, learners become young scientists as they plan, build, test, measure, and improve their boats using simple classroom materials. ⭐
PreK - 3rd
Engineering, General Science, Writing
How to Survive as a Shark - FLOAT or SINK
Get this free activity to accompany the AWESOME book How to Survive as a Shark by Kristen Foote. All images created by Erica Salcedo are used with permission from The Innovation Press.
These are 2 great activities to teach and reinforce the concepts of floating and sinking. The first lesson discusses whether solid objects can float or sink and the second lesson discusses whether liquids can float on not. This ties in with the concept that the oil in a shark's liver gives it buoyancy so it
1st - 3rd
Engineering, Other (Math)
Sink or Float Engineering Challenge | Boat Building STEM Activity for K–2
Can you take something that sinks and make it float? Part of a 20-challenge series, this exciting engineering challenge, students explore buoyancy and design by reshaping materials (like aluminum foil or clay) to build a boat that stays on top of the water. Children connect their work to real-world engineering by learning how boat designers create vessels that float. Includes an introductory page with a real-world connection to ship engineering, step-by-step instructions with a materials list, a
K - 2nd
Basic Principles, Engineering, Physical Science
CCSS, NGSS
K.MD.A.1
, K.MD.A.2
, CCRA.W.1
+11
Sink or Float Science Experiment Pack , Cute Bunny STEM Activity , Prediction an
Make science irresistibly fun with this adorable Sink or Float Activity Pack featuring a cute bunny scientist kids will love! Perfect for Preschool, Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade, this printable STEM set guides students through the full scientific process: predict → test → record → explain. This warm, cozy cartoon style makes the activity visually inviting, while the clear layouts support early learners and science centers. 🌟 What’s Included ✔️ Teacher Instructions Page – Easy setup & tea
PreK - 2nd
Basic Principles, Engineering, Physical Science
Float Your Boat STEM Challenge
Students will step into the shoes of marine engineers to design, build, and test a rescue boat that can carry the most weight using the least amount of materials. Using simple supplies and creative thinking, students will apply real-world science concepts like buoyancy, displacement, force, and balance to build a floating vessel that won’t sink under pressure! Through hands-on exploration, teamwork, and iteration, students will learn about Archimedes’ Principle, test their boats in water, ana
K - 12th
Engineering, General Science, Physical Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+13
Foil Boat Building Summer Fun | Hands on Math and Science | STEM Activity
Fun end of year Science Challenge to explore sinking and floating. Foil Boat Building Activity! Sink or float? They'll love designing a blueprint, testing their boat with marbles or pennies. Kids love competing! Try this science activity this summer at camp!This product includes:*Resource suggestions *Materials needed *Steps in a Process *Aqua foil BLUEPRINT sheet *Aqua foil Boat Data sheet *Terms of Use *Credits page This is a great activity for:*Science observations *Scientific Method/ Process
K - 8th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Engineering, Measurement, Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Spring Makerspace Task Cards for Primary Learners
This resource is a fun way to spice up your Makerspace! All these task cards involve a spring theme and creative ways to solve problems.
For example, students are asked to create things such as:
~a new swing for spring
~a new object for frog to float on
~a pen for the sheep
~a way for the dog to stay dry in the rain
~a building with blades like a windmill
~an object to hold water like a watering can
Included are:
~10 Full Page Task Cards
~Same Cards in Half Page Size
~Same Cards in Quart
K - 2nd
Engineering
Earth Day Mini Bundle B: 3 Hands-On STEM Challenges
A hands-on seasonal STEM bundle designed for early elementary learners. This 3-activity set gives students multiple opportunities to build, test, and improve their designs using simple materials. Perfect for classrooms, homeschool, STEM bins, after-school enrichment, or Earth Day science centers. WHAT'S INCLUDED • 3 complete engineering challenges: Recycled Roller Coaster Track, Earthquake-Safe Paper House, Floating Raft Rescue • 3 Cover Pages (one per activity)
K - 2nd
Engineering, Other (Science), Physical Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+2
Build a Planet Model – Density Test STEM | A Hands-On Space Science Experiment
🪐 Build a Planet Model – Density Test STEM A Hands-On Space Science Experiment for Kindergarten–Grade 2Make space science exciting with this fun 14-page STEM activity where students explore the concept of density by designing and testing their own planet models! In this hands-on experiment, students predict, build, and test whether their “planet” will float or sink in water, helping them understand how density affects objects. Students also learn basic space science concepts and discover
PreK - 4th
Engineering, General Science
Density Layers Experiment STEM | Stack Liquids Like a Scientist For K–Grade 2
Density Layers Experiment STEM | Stack Liquids Like a Scientist (Kindergarten–Grade 2)Make science colorful, hands-on, and exciting with this engaging Density Layers Experiment STEM activity! Students explore the concept of density by stacking different liquids and observing how they separate into layers. Through simple experiments and guided activities, learners discover why some liquids sink while others float, building a strong foundation in early science concepts in a fun and visual way.
PreK - 3rd
Engineering, General Science, Writing
November Lego Challenges
Engaging K-5 November LEGO challenges are included for all skill levels.This resource seamlessly integrates key STEM and engineering concepts.Detailed teacher guides, historical talking points, and reflection pages are provided.It is a complete, ready-to-use kit for memorable, hands-on holiday learning.K-2 Challenges (Goals: Balance & Stability, Form & Function, Structural Integrity, Buoyancy & Capacity):Balancing TurkeyWearable Pilgrim HatSturdy Wigwam ShelterFloating Mayflower Ship3-5 Challeng
PreK - 5th
Engineering, For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific
Zoo Makerspace Task Cards for Primary Learners
This resource is a fun way to spice up your Makerspace! All these task cards involve zoo animals and creative ways to solve their problems.
For example, students are asked to create things such as:
~a building tall like a giraffe
~a nest built for an eagle and her eggs
~an igloo for a polar bear
~a cage with bars for a gorilla
~a new shell for a turtle
~an item for a walrus to float on
Included are:
~10 Full Page Task Cards
~Same Cards in Half Page Size
~Same Cards in Quarter Page Size
K - 2nd
Engineering
STEM Engineering Bundle | Build, Test & Explore Motion (Kindergarten–Grade 2)
🚀 STEM Engineering Bundle | Build, Test & Explore Motion (Kindergarten–Grade 2) Bring science to life with this exciting collection of hands-on STEM challenges designed for young learners! This engaging bundle combines four fun engineering activities where students explore forces, motion, and design through building, testing, and improving their own creations. Perfect for curious minds, these activities turn your classroom into a space for discovery, creativity, and real-world problem-solving.
PreK - 4th
Engineering, General Science, Other (Science)
Mayflower STEM - Thanksgiving STEM
Thanksgiving STEM - Mayflower STEM Challenge - This boat building STEM challenge meets several NGSS standards and encourages critical thinking, budgeting, and engineering skills and is a perfect Thanksgiving activity. Oh no! The Pilgrims need a boat to travel to the New World. The Pilgrims have a limited budget so the students must use the available supplies to build a ship for the 102 passengers. The strength of the ship will be test by adding 102 pennies (passengers) to see if the Mayflowe
1st - 5th
Engineering
Also included in: STEM Activities Bundle
Engineering & Science STEM Bundle | Build, Test & Explore | Science For K–3rd
🚀 Engineering & Science STEM Mega Bundle | Build, Test & Explore (K–3)Bring hands-on learning to life with this exciting Engineering & Science STEM Mega Bundle! This collection of interactive challenges helps students explore key science concepts through building, testing, observing, and improving—just like real engineers and scientists. Designed for young learners, these activities encourage curiosity and problem-solving while keeping instructions open-ended so students can think, design, a
PreK - 4th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
STEM Engineering Bundle | Build, Test & Solve Real-World Challenges For k-2nd
🚀 STEM Engineering Bundle | Build, Test & Solve Real-World Challenges (Kindergarten–Grade 2) Inspire creativity and problem-solving with this exciting collection of hands-on STEM engineering challenges! This bundle is designed to help young learners explore how things move, how structures work, and how engineers solve problems through designing, building, testing, and improving. Each activity encourages students to think like engineers while using simple materials to create meaningful, real-w
PreK - 4th
Engineering, General Science, Other (Science)
K-5th Grade Dot Day STEM Activities BUNDLE for The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds
Dot Day Science Experiments Bundle (Grades K–5) Celebrate creativity and curiosity this Dot Day with Carly and Adam’s Dot Day Science Experiments Bundle—a complete set of engaging STEM challenges for Kindergarten through 5th grade! Inspired by Peter H. Reynolds’ The Dot, these hands-on investigations encourage students to explore science concepts while embracing the power of experimentation and discovery. Perfect for classroom celebrations, STEM labs, or science centers, this bundle integrate
K - 5th
Art, Engineering, Literature
CCSS, NGSS
W.1.8
, W.2.8
, W.3.10
+7
Science and STEM Apple Pack for 1st-3rd Grade
Are you searching for an engaging and educational resource to ignite the passion for STEM and Science in your first to third-grade students? Look no further! Our Science and STEM Apple Pack is designed to captivate young minds, fostering curiosity and critical thinking while making learning all about apple. Hands-On Experiments to get your class engaged and ready to learn science in an easy and engaging way!Aligned with Curriculum Standards:Life cycle of an appleApples and our five sensesApple
1st - 3rd
Engineering, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+4
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