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Motion and Forces Quiz
This is a 12 question quiz/test on motion and forces.
Students must fill in the blank to define the following words from a word bank:
inertia push force friction
Newtons motion pull gravity
Students must write an example of a push, pull, gravity, and friction.
Students must look at an image of a game of tug of war and decide if the forces are balanced or unbalanced, etc.
Answer key is included.
3rd - 5th
Engineering, General Science, Physical Science
Bunnicula Novel Study STEM Activities - 3rd Grade Novel Studies STEM Challenges
⭐Make sure to take a sneak peek at this amazing resource⭐ Bunnicula STEM Challenges is the perfect low-prep activity to integrate science into literature. This cross-curricular resource will introduce your students to the engineering design process, allowing them to increase their problem-solving and critical-thinking skills with 8 STEM challenges! This Bunnicula activity includes a printable and digital option, as well as printable bulletin board decor to get students excited about the cha
3rd - 4th
Engineering, Literature, Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: STEM Activities - Classroom BUNDLE to Use Throughout the Year
Plate Tectonics: Next Generation Science 4-ESS2-2
This product provides addresses concepts related to Earth's Systems: Analyze and interpret data from maps to describe patterns of Earth’s features. The product contains activities, posters, charts, maps, research topics, quizzes, etc., that are supplements for this standard. The Table of Contents lists the activities included. You might be interested in this Companion Product: Plate Tectonics: PowerPoint Presentation and Doodle Dat Notes PagesVisit Suzanne's Classroom Store! The resources are d
3rd - 5th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Science
NGSS
4-ESS2-2
Also included in: 4th Grade Next Generation Science Earth Science Bundle
Elementary STEM Challenge: Aluminum Foil Boats Density & Buoyancy Activity | 3-5
⭐ NGSS Aligned STEM Activity | Printable, Digital, & Fully Editable | Updated for 2026Engage your students with this high-interest engineering challenge where they explore buoyancy, gravity, and density. In this hands-on lab, students design and build a boat using aluminum foil to test how many pennies it can hold before sinking. It is the perfect addition to any Elementary Physical Science, Matter, or Forces and Motion unit. Designed specifically for 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th grade, thi
3rd - 5th
Engineering, Science
STEM Activity Challenge: Air Jack Pressure & Matter Lab | Grades 3-5
⭐ NGSS Aligned STEM Activity | Printable, Digital, & Fully Editable | Updated for 2026Engage your students with this high-interest engineering challenge where they explore air pressure and forces. In this hands-on lab, students build an air jack using a zip-top bag and a straw to use their own breath to lift a heavy book off the table. It is the perfect addition to any Elementary Physical Science, Matter, or Forces and Motion unit. Designed specifically for 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th gra
3rd - 5th
Engineering, General Science
Creativity Challenges and Activities Morning Work, Brain Breaks, STEM Sub Plans
Unlock creativity in your classroom with NO PREP Finish the Picture Activities!The goal of creativity challenges is to help students think in different ways. The ability to generate unique thoughts and ideas is known as divergent thinking. Perfect for STEM Sub Plans! When students are thinking outside the box it results in creative solutions. In a creativity challenge, students are presented with a problem that they have to solve using their creativity. Typically these challenges are short last
1st - 5th
Art, Coloring Pages, Engineering
Mr. Ferris and His Wheel End of the Year READ ALOUD STEM™ Challenge
Integrate STEM in your classroom at the End of the School Year!Learn about the World's Fair and how Mr. Ferris built the first Ferris Wheel! Your students will love designing, building, testing, and writing about their very own Ferris Wheel! Connect to a Read Aloud: Mr. Ferris and His WheelThis STEM Project is a companion activity to Mr. Ferris and His Wheel by Kathryn Davis. The book explores the 1893 Chicago World's Fair and how Ferris built his first wheel. Take students through the STEM Pr
1st - 5th
Engineering, Science
CCSS, NGSS
W.1.1
, W.2.1
, W.3.1
+14
Groundhog Day STEM Activity Light and Shadows Investigation
Teach Students About Groundhog Day with STEM!Engage students in a Groundhog Day exploration where they investigate how groundhogs see their shadows. Students learn about how light is an energy source and how it interacts with opaque objects, transparent objects, and translucent objects. This activity helps students develop critical thinking skills as well as cooperative learning. Students hypothesize, test, and reflect on their own ideas. Aligns with NGSS(Next Gen Science Standards). Includes:
1st - 5th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
1-PS4-2
, 1-PS4-3
Also included in: February STEM Activities and Challenges BUNDLE
Force and Motion STEM Carnival
With the force and motion STEM carnival, students will apply scientific principles of force and motion to engineer carnival games.
Included:
-26 engineering design task cards (examples include: catapult basketball, lid hockey, skee ball, magnet claw, car race, cotton ball launch, and more!
-planning sheet for students to record the rules and object of their game
-science vocab page for students to make connections between their game and the scientific vocabulary (force, motion, energy, magnets
3rd - 4th
Engineering, Physics, Science
100th Day of School Activities STEM Challenge Project Spaghetti Tower & Reading
Are you ready for the 100th Day of School? STEM challenge activities are so much fun. But, finding the time to incorporate design challenges into your curriculum can be difficult. This 100th Day of School Spaghetti Tower Challenge is part of the STEM with CLOSE READING series. It seamlessly allows you to tie together the curriculum by including a high interest close reading passage and assessment that pair perfectly with the fun engineering design challenge. Integrating ELA into your STEM c
3rd - 6th
Close Reading, Engineering
Cupid's Bow and Arrow Valentines Day STEM Activity
Can your students help Cupid? Integrate STEM in your classroom this Valentine's Day! Students receive a letter from Cupid explaining that he lost his bow and arrow. Cupid will need your students' help to build him a new and improved bow and arrow! The Engineering Design Process:Students plan, design, and execute their own ideas. After they have completed their activity, there is time for reflection on what worked and what didn't. They follow the six step Engineering Design Process: Ask, Imagine
1st - 5th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
Also included in: Valentine's Day STEM Activities and Challenges Bundle
Elementary STEM Challenge: Marble Run Engineering & Motion Activity | 3-5
⭐ NGSS Aligned STEM Activity | Printable, Digital, & Fully Editable | Updated for 2026Engage your students with this high-interest engineering challenge where they explore gravitational energy and motion. In this hands-on lab, students design and build a marble run using paper plates and towel rolls to guide a marble safely to the table. It is the perfect addition to any Elementary Physical Science, Energy, or Forces and Motion unit. Designed specifically for 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th gr
3rd - 5th
Engineering, General Science, Physical Science
NGSS
3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 4-PS3-1
+2
STEM Activity Challenge: Spaghetti Tower Engineering & Forces Activity | 3-5
⭐ NGSS Aligned STEM Activity | Printable, Digital, & Fully Editable | Updated for 2026Engage your students with this high-interest engineering challenge where they explore structural engineering and stability. In this hands-on lab, students design and build the tallest tower possible using spaghetti noodles and mini marshmallows. It is the perfect addition to any Elementary Physical Science, Engineering Design, or Forces and Motion unit. Designed specifically for 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5
3rd - 5th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+1
Elementary STEM Challenge: Oobleck Matter & Properties Activity | 3-5
⭐ NGSS Aligned STEM Activity | Printable, Digital, & Fully Editable | Updated for 2026Engage your students with this high-interest science activity where they explore the unique properties of matter and Non-Newtonian fluids. In this hands-on lab, students create a mixture of cornstarch and water to investigate how Oobleck behaves like both a solid and a liquid depending on the force applied. It is the perfect addition to any Elementary Physical Science, Structure and Properties of Matter, or
3rd - 5th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
5-PS1-3
, 3-PS2-1
Engineering Design Process Worksheets and Rubrics (STEM/ STEAM Activity)
Use these 20 Pages of Worksheets and Rubrics to introduce the Engineering Design Process while doing a STEM/ STEAM activity, challenge or project. There is a color and are black & white version copy of the worksheet and rubric to go through each of the process. A great engaging activity for students or a group/ team to go through the design processes of their STEM/ STEAM activity. Use the rubrics to assess students’ performance once they finish their STEM or STEAM focused task. What’s Include
1st - 12th
Engineering, Science
The Name Jar Self Awareness SEL Activity and Read Aloud STEM Challenge
Integrate STEM, SEL, and Literacy in your classroom!In this STEM Lesson, students learn about the importance of Self-Awareness. They design, build, and test their own stamp that reflects their identity. Students discover how to cope with nervousness, develop gratitude, and have their own unique identity. They build their own name jar to share positive names for others. CASEL Framework: Self AwarenessThis activity is a part of a series of STEM resources designed to follow the CASEL Framework for
1st - 5th
Art, Engineering, English Language Arts
CCSS, NGSS
W.1.5
, W.2.5
, W.3.10
+8
Also included in: Self Awareness SEL Activities and Read Aloud STEM Challenges Bundle
3rd Grade Science NGSS Aligned Motion, Stability, Forces and Interactions Unit
Do you need a science curriculum that is aligned to the NGSS? This 3rd-grade physical science unit fits the bill!. We have researched each standard, so nothing goes untaught.It comes with:- 9 detailed lessons, so you can reclaim your nights and weekends.Lesson 1 - Force and Motion Lesson 2 - Balanced and Unbalanced Forces Lesson 3 - Energy Transfer Lesson 4 - Gravity Lesson 5 - Friction and Air Resistance Lesson 6 - Magnetic Force Lesson 7 - Electrostatic Force Lesson 8 - Start Your Engines L
3rd
Engineering, General Science, Physical Science
NGSS
3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-3
+4
Also included in: 3rd Grade NGSS Science Bundle | Year-Long Curriculum | Print + Digital
Owl Moon READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity Light and Shadows Investigation
Learn about Light and Shadows with this Winter Read Aloud STEM Activity!Integrate STEM in your classroom with this engaging Winter Companion Activity to Owl Moon by Jane Yolen . This is a fun way to integrate STEM and Literacy. This winter activity can be easily done with simple materials you already have in your classroom (see material list below.) In this winter stem challenge, students learn about Light and Shadows. After learning about light and shadows, they do an investigation. Owl Moon
1st - 5th
Engineering
CCSS
W.1.2
, W.2.2
, W.3.2
+10
Also included in: Winter READ ALOUD STEM™ Activities and Challenges
Elementary STEM Challenge: Marble Roller Coaster Energy & Motion Activity | 3-5
⭐ NGSS Aligned STEM Activity | Printable, Digital, & Fully Editable | Updated for 2026Engage your students with this high-interest engineering challenge where they explore gravitational potential energy and motion. In this hands-on lab, students design and build a marble roller coaster using foam pool noodles to create a track that carries a marble safely to the ground. It is the perfect addition to any Elementary Physical Science, Energy, or Forces and Motion unit. Designed specifically for
3rd - 5th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
3-PS2-1
, 4-PS3-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
December STEM with Christmas STEM Activities and Challenges and Close Reading
December STEM and Christmas STEM challenge activities are so much fun. But, finding the time to incorporate design challenges into your curriculum can be difficult. The DECEMBER STEM Design Challenge COLLECTION is part of the STEM with CLOSE READING series. Included you will receive FOUR OF MY BEST SELLING STEM CHALLENGES that will seamlessly allow you to tie together the curriculum by giving you rigorous text dependent questions that go with high interest nonfiction reading passages tha
3rd - 6th
Close Reading, Engineering
Sweden Christmas and Holidays Around the World St. Lucia's Day STEM Activity
Includes both PDF and Easel Activities for Google Classroom remote learning and in-person STEM lessons.How does Sweden celebrate Christmas? Let's find out!Students read and answer questions about St. Lucia's Day in Sweden, and construct a Yule Goat out of pipe cleaners. Perfect addition to any Christmas Around the World Unit! The STEM Process:Students plan, design, and execute their own ideas. After they have completed their activity, there is time for reflection on what worked and what didn't.
1st - 5th
Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
Also included in: Christmas and Holidays Around the World STEM Activities and Challenges
Spring STEM Challenges and Activities
This Spring STEM challenge is perfect for kindergarten, first grade, and second-grade engineers working together or alone in centers this April and May. This resource uses the engineering design process to solve problems all spring. Your kids will have fun building a nest, a bird’s house, and a birdbath. Each challenge has a bonus challenge to help differentiate. Make this spring season fun with hands-on STEM activities. STEM is the perfect way to build critical thinking skills and cooperative l
K - 3rd
Engineering
STEM Activity Challenge: Lava Lamps Density & Reactions | Grades 3-5
⭐ NGSS Aligned STEM Activity | Printable, Digital, & Fully Editable | Updated for 2026Engage your students with this high-interest science activity where they explore liquid density and chemical reactions. In this hands-on lab, students build their own homemade lava lamp using a water bottle, oil, water, and effervescent tablets to observe colorful liquid bubbles rise and fall and experiment with amounts of the materials to get the best result. It is the perfect addition to any Elementary Ph
3rd - 5th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
5-PS1-4
, 5-PS1-1
Earth Day STEM Activities & Challenges Task Cards + SeeSaw
This resource includes six Earth Day STEM Activity Task Cards, an editable worksheet, a parent donation letter, and an engineering process poster! Perfect STEM challenges to add to your earth day celebration! I've added SeeSaw versions for each activity! The links are located on page two of the pdf document and will take you directly to that specific assignment in SeeSaw. Just save it to your SeeSaw library and assign it to your class! Super simple :-) *****Save Money, buy the bundle!! Click He
K - 3rd
Engineering, General Science
Also included in: Elementary STEM Activities Task Cards for the Whole Year + SeeSaw
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