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St. Patrick's Day STEM Activities Leprechaun Trap Stop Motion Unplugged Coding
STEM and STEAM activities for St. Patrick''s Day all in one place! Explore hands-on STEM activities with the engineering design process, digital STEAM activities like stop motion animation and digital brick builds, and unplugged coding and binary activities. If you teach STEM to multiple grades and are looking for plenty of options to try with students, these are the challenges for you. What You'll Get🍀 Hands-On STEM: Leprechaun Trap, Building Brick Challenges (LEGO) + STEM Challenges with Lar
2nd - 7th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
STEM Activities 10 Low Prep STEM Challenges Careers Engineering Design Process
STEM activities and challenges your students will ❤️ love ❤️! This resource has 10 easy to implement STEM challenges that follow the engineering design process while exposing students to STEM careers. Perfect for hands-on activities with force and motion, sound, materials, computer science, and more! Not only can these be used with a wide grade range, these were created to get students working in small teams, collaborating, and explore various STEM careers. I like to call these "10 STEM Chall
2nd - 12th
Engineering, Physics, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Tower Building STEM Challenge – Wind Resistance Engineering | Grades K–8
In the Windproof Tower STEM Challenge, students become civil and structural engineers as they design and construct a tower that can withstand strong winds without tipping or collapsing. Using simple classroom materials, students investigate wind forces, stability, center of mass, and structural reinforcement while engaging in authentic problem-solving through the Engineering Design Process. This high-engagement, low-prep STEM challenge is perfect for STEM labs, science classrooms, engineeri
K - 8th
Engineering, For All Subjects, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Boat Float STEM Sprint – Ocean Buoyancy Engineering | Grade 2
In the Foil Boat Delivery Sprint, students become naval engineers as they design and build an aluminum foil boat capable of carrying the maximum possible cargo payload without sinking. Set inside the Ocean Explorers narrative theme, this focused 1-week sprint challenges Grade 2 students to investigate buoyancy, hull shape, and weight distribution — testing their design, recording load data, and making one evidence-based redesign before their final cargo test. What Students Will Do* Investigate
2nd
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+4
Earthquake Shake Tower Challenge – Structural Engineering STEM Project
In the Earthquake Shake Test Tower STEM Challenge, students become civil and structural engineers as they design and build a tower that can withstand simulated earthquake forces without collapsing. Using simple classroom materials, students explore vibrations, structural stability, balance, and energy transfer while engaging in authentic problem-solving through the Engineering Design Process. This exciting, low-prep STEM challenge is ideal for STEM labs, science classrooms, engineering unit
K - 8th
Engineering, For All Subjects, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Egg Drop STEM Unit – Superhero Forces & Motion Engineering | Grade 2 | 3-Week
In the Egg Drop Engineering Challenge, students become aerospace protection engineers as they design and build a protective pod that can safely deliver a raw egg from height without cracking. Set inside the Superhero Engineering Lab, this 3-week flagship unit immerses Grade 2 students in the real science of forces, impact absorption, and protective engineering as they plan, build, test, and redesign through the full Engineering Design Process. What Students Will Do* Investigate how gravity and
2nd
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+4
Parachute Drop STEM Challenge – Cargo Protection Engineering | Grades K–8
In the Parachute Cargo Carrier STEM Challenge, students become aerospace and mechanical engineers as they design a parachute system capable of safely delivering a cargo payload to the ground without damage. This real-world engineering challenge blends physics, force and motion, materials science, and problem-solving as students test how drag, mass, surface area, and structural protection work together in successful aerial delivery systems. This high-engagement, low-prep STEM project is perfe
K - 8th
Engineering, For All Subjects, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Sphero Basics: Movement Card Set
This card set describes the basic movement commands to program the sphero. This card set is designed for use with the SpheroEDU app. Great as a reference when doing any coding challenges with the sphero! Includes cards for the students and full pages for projection.
2nd - 12th
Physics, Robotics
Also included in: Sphero Card Set Bundle 1
Parachute Drop STEM Challenge – Impact Protection Engineering | Grades K–8
In the Air Supply Drop STEM Challenge, students become aerospace and mechanical engineers as they design a system to safely deliver critical supplies from the air to a target zone without damaging the cargo. Inspired by real-world humanitarian aid and space missions, this challenge blends physics, force and motion, materials science, and engineering design as students solve a high-stakes delivery problem using only simple classroom materials. This engaging, low-prep STEM project is perfect fo
K - 8th
Engineering, For All Subjects, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Boat Float STEM Challenge – Forces, Motion & Transport Engineering | Grades K–8
In the Boat-to-Shore Transport STEM Challenge, students become marine and mechanical engineers as they design a system that safely moves cargo or passengers from a floating boat to the shoreline without tipping, spilling, or sinking. This real-world engineering scenario blends buoyancy, stability, force and motion, and systems design as students solve a transportation challenge using only simple classroom materials. This engaging, low-prep STEM project is perfect for STEM labs, science class
K - 8th
Engineering, For All Subjects, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Ohm's Law - Doodle Sheets for Kids!
Ohm’s Law Doodle Sheet Posters & Classroom Role-Play Set (K–6) Make electricity visual, interactive, and kid-friendly with this Ohm’s Law doodle poster and role-play set designed especially for elementary learners. This resource uses simple language, doodle-style posters, and movement-based activities to help students understand voltage, current, resistance, electrons, and positive/negative charge—without heavy math or abstract explanations. Perfect for classroom walls, STEM units, homesch
K - 6th
Physics
STEM Lab: Magnet Maze Challenge Hands-On | Force & Motion
Get your students excited about science and engineering with this fun, hands-on Magnet Maze STEM Challenge!Perfect for 2nd – 5th Grade, this engaging STEM lab introduces students to the concepts of force and motion through exploration and play. Students will design, build, test, and improve their own maze while using a magnet to move a paperclip from start to finish — without touching it! This activity encourages: ✔ Problem-solving ✔ Critical thinking ✔ Hands-on learning ✔ Early engineerin
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Physics
Montessori Experiment Observation Sheet | Science Recording | Cosmic | FREE
A simple, minimal observation sheet for recording science experiments - designed for Lower Elementary students aged 6-9 and aligned with the Montessori Cosmic Education approach. Children record their experiment number, date, materials used and what they observed through drawing and writing simple sentences. They finish with an open-ended 'I wonder...' prompt, to encourage curiosity beyond the experiment. The minimal design is intentional - it should support the child's thinking without directin
1st - 3rd
Chemistry, General Science, Physics
Montessori Story of Creation First Great Lesson Printable Story Audio Experiment
Montessori's first great lesson is known as The Story of Creation, The Coming of the Universe, and/or The Story of the Creation of the Universe. The story begins 15 billion years ago through the Azoic Era to the present day state of our planet, Earth. Deliver the story with confidence and save yourself hours with this professionally produced, quality resource. This resource includes: Detailed instructions for presentation (2 options: 1 with experiments and 1 without experiments), including Bird
1st - 6th
Astronomy, Chemistry, Physics
NGSS
5-PS1-4
, 5-ESS1-1
, 4-ESS1-1
+3
Montessori Nomenclature Cards — Parts of an Atom
Everything in the universe is made of atoms, yet most children never get to explore what is actually inside one. These printable Montessori nomenclature cards introduce children to the six key parts of an atom through detailed illustration cards paired with child-friendly descriptions, making one of the most abstract concepts in science suddenly concrete and accessible. What's included:1 cover card6 illustration cards6 label cards6 description cards with key vocabulary colour coded6 control card
K - 6th
Chemistry, Physics, Science
STEM Billy Goats Gruff
Get your kids' engaged with STEM! Read the story of the Three Billy Goats Gruff to students and allow them to find the problem. That's the challenge! Pass out materials (there is a suggested list for each grades K-4th), show/read challenge(s) and the expectations, start a timer (I use www.online-stopwatch.com), and let them explore, test, and improve on their OWN ideas. If your students need a little more help, allow them to use the designed QR codes to watch safe videos to help deepen their und
K - 4th
Basic Principles, Physics
Parts of an Atom 3-Part Cards - Montessori Nomenclature
The term 'nomenclature' originates from the Latin word nomenclatura, which means 'assigning names.' Nomenclature enriches vocabulary, develops language skills, and enhances the understanding of concepts. The Atom Nomenclature Cards are formatted in a 3-part card series with a blackline master included. Match the labels to the corresponding pictures. Verify the matches using the control cards (cards with labels attached). The 7 parts of the atom: atom, nucleus, protons, neutrons, electrons, sub
1st - 4th
Physics, Science
Parts of an Atom 3-Part Cards (red highlights) - Montessori Nomenclature
The term 'nomenclature' originates from the Latin word nomenclatura, which means 'assigning names.' Nomenclature enriches vocabulary, develops language skills, and enhances the understanding of concepts. The Atom Nomenclature Cards are formatted in a 3-part card series with a blackline master included. Match the labels to the corresponding pictures. Verify the matches using the control cards (cards with labels attached). The 7 parts of the atom: atom, nucleus, protons, neutrons, electrons, suba
1st - 4th
Anatomy, Physics, Science
Wonder Sparks Cards | The First Great Lesson | The Coming of the Universe
🌟 Wonder Sparks: First Great Lesson Montessori Cosmic Education | Coming of the Universe | Classroom Management Tool Keep the magic of the First Great Lesson alive long after the story is told. Wonder Sparks are small, powerful curiosity prompts designed to extend the Coming of the Universe in calm, intentional, Montessori-aligned ways. These printable cards invite children to revisit cosmic ideas through: • Fast Facts • Cosmic Riddles • Sketch Sparks • Quiet Cosmic Challenges • Mini Cosmic
1st - 6th
Astronomy, Chemistry, Physics
Montessori 3-Part Cards: Energy Sources
This digital download features the sources of energy. Ideal for extensions on Montessori's First Great Lesson (the Story of the Universe) or to introduce elementary students to the basics of physics. ContentControl cards, pictures, labels and text for: sun (solar)water (hydro)nuclear energyheat from the Earth (geothermal)windfossil fuelsAlso includes a control booklet and blank cards. With detailed assembly instructions (it’s easy - print, cut, done!). How To UseBasic instructions are included
2nd - 4th
Physical Science, Physics
Montessori Story of Creation Universe First Great Lesson MEGA BUNDLE Media DL
Montessori's first great lesson is known as The Story of Creation, The Coming of the Universe, and/or The Story of the Creation of the Universe. The story begins 15 billion years ago through the Azoic Era to the present day state of our planet, Earth. Deliver the story with confidence and save yourself hours with this professionally produced, quality resource - this resource has everything you need and offers differentiated levels of support. Save yourself hours. This resource includes:An in
1st - 6th
Astronomy, Physics, Science
NGSS
5-PS1-3
, 5-PS1-4
, 5-ESS1-1
+2
Montessori Story of Creation First Great Lesson Digital Edition No Logins
Montessori's first great lesson is known as The Story of Creation, The Coming of the Universe, and/or The Story of the Creation of the Universe. The story begins 15 billion years ago through the Azoic Era to the present day state of our planet, Earth. Deliver the story with confidence and save yourself hours with this professionally produced, quality resource. This resource includes:Option A: An interactive elearning timeline with high quality photos, images, accompanying narrative tracks, vide
1st - 6th
Astronomy, Chemistry, Physics
NGSS
5-ESS1-1
, 5-PS1-2
, 5-PS1-1
14:01
Montessori Story of Creation First Great Lesson VIDEO Story Just Click Play
Montessori's first great lesson is known as The Story of Creation, The Coming of the Universe, and/or The Story of the Creation of the Universe. The story begins 15 billion years ago through the Azoic Era to the present day state of our planet, Earth. This resource includes a 14-minute video presentation with high-quality music and narration suitable for either presenting to your class, or viewing as a guide for support before presenting the story on your own to your group of children. You may
1st - 6th
Astronomy, Chemistry, Physics
NGSS
5-PS1-4
, MS-ESS1-2
, 2-ESS1-1
+3
Build a Wind-Proof Tower STEM Challenge | Engineering Design Process
Are your students ready to become engineers? In this engaging and hands-on STEM challenge, students will work collaboratively to design, build, test, and improve a wind-resistant tower using simple classroom materials! This project introduces students to the Engineering Design Process in a fun and developmentally appropriate way for Lower Elementary learners. Students are presented with a real-world problem — a windstorm is coming! Their task is to design and construct the tallest tower possi
2nd - 6th
Engineering, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
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