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Plants Spring STEM Activity - Print and Paperless Bundle
Looking for a plant activity to apply learning in plant needs, parts/functions, adaptations, life cycles, cells, photosynthesis, and/or genetics & heredity? This STEM challenge / STEAM challenge is a perfectly engaging way to get the job done joyfully! The challenge is great any time of the year, but works especially well as a spring activity! The completed designs and extension projects make beautiful displays for Back to School Night or Open House as well! The basic premise:Students work indiv
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Plant STEM Activity – Life Cycle, Adaptations, Photosynthesis, Heredity Genetics
Looking for an engaging way to teach plant life cycles, plant parts, needs, adaptations, functions, cells, photosynthesis, and genetics? Perfect for grades 2–8, this challenge invites kids to design and build their own unique plant with never-before-seen adaptations while applying real science concepts. This Google Slides Plant STEM activity combines hands-on building with paperless student slides, making it easy to manage while keeping kids fully engaged. 🧠 The ChallengeKids work individuall
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+6
"Making a Connection" CA. 4th grade Sci./ELA.Social Studies (Morse Code)
Lesson based on Morse code from 1831 CA. history.Student reader (2 pages)Reflective questions included for students writing assignment/comprehension Extension activity (needed adult supervision )- Creating a TelegraphMaterials from home/donations needed. (see preview for details)International Morse Code chart included
3rd - 7th
Engineering, Informational Text, U.S. History
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
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
Fun Halloween Early Finishers, Sub Plans, Morning Work - STEM Improv Activity
Halloween STEM Improv is an engaging Halloween STEM activity perfect for Halloween science or STEM sub plans, early finishers, morning meeting activities, warm ups, and October STEM stations. With 336 possible design combinations, students stretch their imagination, practice problem-solving, and develop planning skills -- all in a no-prep format that works for any October science or STEM lesson. ➡️ How It WorksStudents randomly select an Object, Material, and Function from Halloween-themed
3rd - 6th
Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
Fun Week Before Winter Break Activity - Back to School After Break - STEM Improv
Perfect for the week before winter break or back to school after winter break, Winter STEM Improv is a fun, fast-paced activity that challenges kids to think creatively, solve problems, and flex their design-thinking muscles. This activity re-energizes students with hands-on imagination and laughter while targeting key STEM and creativity skills. How It Works1️⃣ Draw Random Prompts: Students select one winter-themed object, material, and function using printable cards or video spinners. 2️⃣
3rd - 6th
Engineering
Also included in: STEM Activities for Centers and Sub Plans | 4 Seasons STEM Improv
Halloween Sub Plans & Early Finishers – STEM Improv & Ghosts in the Graveyard
This bundle combines Halloween STEM Improv (perfect for sub plans, early finishers, morning slides, or warm ups) with the Ghosts in the Graveyard® pulley challenge (a classroom favorite where students transport cotton ball “ghosts” using simple machines). Together, these two resources give you the flexibility to run Halloween morning meeting activities, October science lessons, spooky science stations, and Fun Friday STEM challenges.✅ What’s Included1️⃣ Halloween STEM Improv336 creative Obje
3rd - 6th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+4
Christmas STEM Brain Teasers – Fun Day Before Winter Break Activity Bell Ringers
Bring energy and creativity to the day before winter break with Christmas STEM Improv Brain Teasers! This quick, low-prep activity helps kids practice creativity, problem-solving, and flexible thinking through fast-paced, imaginative design prompts. It’s part STEM challenge, part creative brain break, and all fun, perfect for bell ringers, sub plans, early finishers, or centers during December. How It Works1️⃣ Kids randomly select from three Christmas-themed categories: 🎁 Object🎄 Material
3rd - 6th
Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
Fun Fall STEM Bundle – Pumpkin STEM Challenge & Improv October November Science
This bundle combines Fall STEM Improv (perfect for sub plans, early finishers, morning slides, or warm ups) with the Pumpkin Picker STEM Challenge (a fall favorite where students engineer devices to harvest “pumpkins” from a patch). Together, these two resources give you the flexibility to cover fall morning meeting activities, stations, and sub plans, while also diving into hands-on engineering and design with a pumpkin harvest challenge.✅ What’s Included:1️⃣ Fall STEM Improv336 creative O
3rd - 6th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+4
Halloween Sub Plans & Early Finishers – STEM Improv & Bat Wings Wanted Challenge
Halloween STEM Improv + Bat Wings Wanted STEM Challenge Bundle. This bundle combines Halloween STEM Improv (perfect for early finishers, sub plans, or morning meeting activities) with the Wings Wanted Bat STEM Challenge (a creative paper-airplane twist where students design bat wings for maximum flight distance and accuracy!). Together, these two resources give you the flexibility to cover Halloween morning slides, warm ups, and stations, while also diving into October science lessons, spooky
3rd - 6th
Engineering
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+4
Day Before Thanksgiving Break Activity Sub Plans & Morning Work Fall STEM Improv
Fall STEM Improv – No-Prep STEM Activity for Morning Slides, Sub Plans & Fall Brain Teasers. Looking for a fun, no-prep way to keep kids thinking critically before Thanksgiving break? Fall STEM Improv is the ultimate flexible activity for fall morning slides, Thanksgiving sub plans, Fun Friday brain teasers, and day-before-Thanksgiving break activities. With 336 creative design combinations, kids use imagination, reasoning, and communication skills — no materials required! It’s perfect for bus
3rd - 6th
Engineering
Also included in: STEM Activities for Centers and Sub Plans | 4 Seasons STEM Improv
End of Year Summer STEM Activity for Centers & Early Finishers | STEM Improv
Summer STEM Improv is a quick & easy STEM activity to implement. It focuses on developing creativity, mental flexibility & the planning step of the Engineering Design Process (EDP).If you've ever found yourself pressed for time, in need of no prep STEM activities perfect for sub plans, centers, bell ringers and more -- or confused about how to help students develop creativity and imagination -- you'll love STEM Improv!This is the summer set, so all of the categories are summer-themed!🧠 Here's h
3rd - 6th
Engineering
Introduction to 3D Design on TinkerCAD
Introduction to 3D Designing on TinkerCAD for Elementary StudentsBring creativity, technology, and problem-solving into your classroom with this engaging Introduction to 3D Designing on TinkerCAD unit created specifically for elementary students! This beginner-friendly resource introduces students to the exciting world of 3D design and digital creation through easy-to-follow lesson and hands-on challenges. Perfect for STEM, Makerspace, technology, gifted education, enrichment, or classroom i
1st - 5th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, For All Subjects
Day Before Thanksgiving Break Activities November STEM Activities Fall Stations
This November STEM activities bundle combines Fall STEM Improv (perfect for quick, no-prep creativity) with the Protect the People Shelter STEM Challenge (a hands-on engineering activity where kids design shelters for Pilgrims and Native Americans - Wampanoag). Together, these two Thanksgiving STEM activities make the ultimate day before Thanksgiving break bundle — giving you flexible options for November STEM activities, choice boards, and Thanksgiving stations that support both STEM and SEL
3rd - 6th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+4
Earth & Life Science STEM - Weather, Landforms, Plants & Animals Activities
Dive into Earth Day STEM, spring STEM activities, and Life & Earth Science learning with this versatile bundle! The Planetopia STEM Challenge Bundle combines hands-on creativity with rigorous, standards-aligned content, now available in both print and digital formats. Whether in the classroom or in a 1:1 digital environment, this resource provides flexibility for every teaching style. What’s Included in the Bundle?Explore five immersive challenges, each designed to engage students in criti
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Fun Day Before Winter Break Activities - Candy Cane Day Christmas STEM Activity
These two Christmas STEM activities make the perfect day before winter break bundle, blending creativity, teamwork and engineering design with holiday fun. A great way to wrap up the season with meaningful learning and Christmas SEL! This festive bundle combines Christmas STEM Improv (a no-prep creative challenge perfect for sub plans, early finishers, and morning slides) with Candy Cane Calamity (a hands-on Christmas STEM and engineering challenge focused on design, packaging, and problem-s
3rd - 6th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+4
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