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Paper Chair: Engineering Challenge Project ~ Great STEM Activity!
Engineering Challenge: Can you create a chair that can hold a stuffed animal using paper and tape? Paper Chair ChallengeMaterials Needed: (per individual, pair, or team)- Copy paper (3-5 sheets per chair) - Ruler - Masking tape - Stuffed animal (small to medium sized) - Scissors 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 c
2nd - 7th
Engineering
Also included in: Personalized STEM Pack #19 - 10 Engineering Challenges
Engineering Design Process Worksheets STEM Activities Career Exploration Project
STEM without the Engineering Design Process is like making a pizza without the crust. STEM challenges *need* a solid foundation to provide the best learning experience and growth opportunities for your students. The EDP is the foundational process that should be guiding ALL your STEM activities.If you are new to teaching STEM or the engineering design process, this resource has everything you need to understand the EDP and how to implement it with your students. If you a seasoned STEM educator,
2nd - 12th
Engineering
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+4
STEM Projects Low Prep STEM Challenges Critical Thinking Activities Engineering
Looking for EASY STEM activities to implement that are low prep? These are perfect for Pi Day or any time. Not only are paper plates budget-friendly, these are simple enough to leave with a sub, AND offer high engagement. They also allow space for student creativity and critical thinking practice. Never look at paper plates the same way again! Why are these called simple STEM? The challenges are simple for you to set up! The focus is on one material, but multiple activities. If you see multi
2nd - 6th
Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
+1
Index Card Tower: Engineering Challenge Project ~ Great STEM Activity!
Engineering Challenge:
Using 100 index cards and 12 inches of tape, can you make a tower that is at least two feet tall that can hold a small stuffed animal?
Materials: (per group)
100 index cards (lined or unlined, 3x5 size)
12 inches of scotch tape
One small stuffed animal (beanie baby size)
Scissors
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 inclu
2nd - 7th
Engineering
Christmas STEM Activities 12 Challenges Winter Science Projects Party Enrichment
Christmas STEM activities that are low prep, high engagement, and offer hands-on exploration of a number of science concepts! Perfect for a holiday party before winter break, a family STEM night, fun Fridays, or set up stations for early finishers. Students will engineer a parachute gift drop, a snowball launcher, an elf zip line, and up to 9 more festive challenges. Easy to differentiate, with color-coding based on level of difficulty, these activities are easy enough to do in one class period.
2nd - 8th
Engineering
NGSS
3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+1
STEM Activities Spring Earth Day Project 2nd to 5th Grade Science Bird Feeder
Looking for an easy Spring or Earth Day STEM project for your 2nd through 5th grade students? This ready to go Bird Feeder Project is perfect for spring or for your wild animals unit! Challenge your students to design and build a bird feeder that can be refilled easily and can dispense bird seeds on its own. You can use plastic bottles, plastic plates, cardboard, wooden clothespins, and string to engineer this bird feeder. This activity comes in a print and digital version, so you can choose t
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Environment
Also included in: Holiday STEM Challenges BUNDLE
Tube Toy: Engineering Challenge Project ~ Great STEM Activity!
Engineering Challenge:
Can you make a toy out of empty cardboard tubes and other supplies?
Materials: (per classroom)
Empty cardboard tubes
Buttons, pom pon balls, paper scraps
Tape, glue and scissors
Pipe Cleaners, felt scraps, brads
Straws, feathers, yarn, etc.
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, y
2nd - 7th
Engineering
Tennis Ball Tower: Engineering Challenge Project ~ STEM Activity!
Engineering Challenge:
Can your group create the tallest tower that can hold a tennis ball using only straws and tape?
Materials: (per pair or group)
25 straws (can be bendy or straight)
40 inches of masking tape
Tennis ball
Scissors
Tape measure
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 yo
2nd - 7th
Engineering
Also included in: Personalized STEM Pack #21 - 10 Challenges
Water Drop Racer: Engineering Challenge Project ~ STEM Activity!
Engineering Challenge:
Can your group create a wax paper track that gets your water drop from one end to the other in the fastest time?
Materials: (per pair or group)
Wax paper – 3 foot x 4 inch strip
One strip of masking tape 8 inches long
Eyedropper
Water (we add food coloring to make it easier to see)
Chairs, tables, books, etc. to attach the track
Stopwatch
This packet contains all the information you need to make this a great engineering activity in your classroom! Lab sheets, studen
2nd - 7th
Engineering
Snowball Catapult: Engineering Challenge Project ~ Great STEM Activity!
Engineering Challenge:
Can you design and build a snowball catapult that launches the snowball the farthest distance?
Materials: (per group)
One indoor snowball (homemade or premade)
Variety of building materials (cardboard, paper, popsicle sticks, rubber bands, tongue depressor sticks, etc.)
Plastic spoons
Tape, scissors and glue
Tape measure
This packet contains all the information you need to make this a great engineering activity in your classro
2nd - 7th
Engineering
Paper Bag Basket: Engineering Challenge Project ~ STEM Activity!
Engineering Challenge:
Can you create a paper bag basket that can hold the most weight?
Materials: (per student)
2 brown paper lunch bags
8 inches of tape
Weights (we used things we found in the room)
Scissors
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 proces
2nd - 7th
Engineering
STEM Activity Parachute Engineering Design Challenge Science Project Drag Force
In this hands-on science force and motion STEM activity, students will design and create a parachute while following the engineering design process. This STEM challenge is appropriate for a wide range of grades, students will use simple materials like plastic bags, coffee filters, and string to create parachutes while exploring drag. Try this for Valentine's Day candy or card delivery! ✅ What You'll Get ✅ Challenge PosterDescription and teacher notes, including differentiation ideas, objectiv
2nd - 6th
Engineering
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+4
Summer STEM Challenge Summer School Projects Boat End of the Year activities
Looking for end of the year activities? Engage your students with this summer STEM Challenge Pool Float. Build a pool float for the "lazy river". This activity can be completed as whole group or rotation style. Easy prep & common materials! Digital slide show included! Click here to Save 30% & grab all SUMMER STEM Challenges *Let your students be creative with STEM challenges! Perfect for summer time and the end of the year. This activity includes a printable version AND Google Slides Presenta
2nd - 5th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
Design an Alien UFO STEM Design Challenge Alien Spacecraft STEM Project
STEM challenge activities are so much fun. But, finding the time to incorporate design challenges into your curriculum can be difficult. Perfect to use as a class challenge any day of the year, this Alien UFO or Design an Alien Spacecraft with CLOSE READING STEM Challenge seamlessly allows you to tie together the curriculum by including a high interest close reading passage and assessment that pairs perfectly with the fun engineering design challenge. Integrating ELA into your STEM challenge
2nd - 6th
Close Reading, Engineering, Science
Makerspace Project Ideas
Over 50 STEM Project Ideas!52 open-ended STEM project ideas that are perfect for your Makerspace, STEM Center, or STEM Lab! With so many ideas to choose from, students will always have motivation to keep making throughout the year! Simply print the light bulbs on colored paper, cut out, laminate, hole punch, and attach to a ring for easy student access. Blank light bulbs are included as well for students to contribute their own STEM project ideas! *Please note that this resource is NOT editable!
1st - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Science
Also included in: Setting up your MakerSpace Bundle
Paper Pinwheels: Engineering Challenge Project ~ STEM Activity!
Engineering Challenge:
Can you create a paper pinwheel that spins the fastest?
Materials: (per student)
Variety of paper (different weights, colors, etc.)
Bamboo skewer or thin wooden dowel
Metal brad or push pin
Box fan
Scissors, tape, and glue
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 yo
2nd - 7th
Engineering
Also included in: Personalized STEM Pack #21 - 10 Challenges
Unpoppable Bubbles: Engineering Challenge Project ~ STEM Activity!
Engineering Challenge:
Can you create the longest lasting unpoppable bubbles using a mixture of the materials provided?
Materials: (per group)
Water
Corn syrup
Liquid dish detergent
Pipe cleaners
Plastic tub
Measuring cups
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 engine
2nd - 7th
Engineering
Earth Day STEM Renewable Energy Activities 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Grade Science Project
Looking for a fun Earth Day project for your 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th grade students? You students will love this shoebox solar oven STEM activity! Challenge your students to design and build a solar oven that can actually cook food out of a shoe box, aluminum foil, plastic wrap, black construction paper, craft sticks, and clear tape. It's a great way to learn about renewable energy while having fun. This STEM challenge comes in a print and digital version, you can choose to print out the pages t
2nd - 5th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Environment
Perfect Square: Engineering Challenge Project ~ Great Shape Activity!
Work with perfect squares with this Engineering Challenge! Can your team create nine different things using perfect squares of paper? Materials Needed: (per team)- sheets of colored paper or post it notes - scissors and glue sticks - white posterboard 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 yo
2nd - 7th
Engineering
Summer STEM Activities STEAM Challenges Grill Tools BBQ End of the Year Project
Looking for end of the year activities? This summer STEM challenge will guide your students to build a tool to help them grill. Great for the end of school or summer school. Use the hamburger & hot dog printables to create an interactive challenge. Perfect for whole group or station activity. Includes a digital slide show that can be sent to students.Click here to Save 30% & grab all SUMMER STEM Challenges *MATERIALS NEEDED FOR THIS SUMMER STEM CHALLENGE:Use any common craft materials available.
2nd - 5th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
Build a Leprechaun Trap STEM Project Design Planning Sheet St Patricks Day Fun
Looking for a fun and engaging St. Patrick’s Day STEM activity your students will love? This hands-on leprechaun trap challenge invites students to design and build their own trap using simple materials while exploring the engineering design process. Perfect for grades 2–5, this creative STEM challenge encourages teamwork, problem-solving, and imaginative thinking during the month of March. Students will plan, build, test, and improve their designs as they try to create the perfect trap to c
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Science
Geodesic Domes w/ Jelly Beans: Engineering Challenge Project ~ STEM Activity!
Engineering Challenge:
What is the strongest geodesic dome you can build using one bag of jelly beans and toothpicks?
Materials: (per group)
One bag of jelly beans
One box of toothpicks
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
2nd - 7th
Engineering
Maze STEM Challenge STEM Activity with Bricks Engineering Design Process Project
The AMAZING MAZE STEM CHALLENGE! Solving a maze is always a fun task, but creating one requires planning, careful attention to detail, measurement skills, and creativity! In this engaging STEM challenge, students will plan and create a physical maze. This challenge can be as simple or as difficult as you'd like to make it (differentiation ideas are included in the resource), making it an ideal challenge for any STEM class. ✅ What You'll Get ✅ Challenge PosterOverview, description, and teacher
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Measurement
CCSS, NGSS
2.MD.A.1
, MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
+5
Leprechaun Trap: Engineering Challenge Project ~ Great STEM Activity!
Engineering Challenge:
Can you create a trap that can catch and hold one leprechaun cut-out?
Materials: (per student)
Variety of found materials (outdoor or craft)
Scissors, tape and glue
Cardboard and paper scraps
Popsicle sticks, straws, etc.
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
2nd - 7th
Engineering, Science
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