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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
Boat Float STEM Challenge – Buoyancy Engineering Design Activity | Grades K–8
In the Paper Lifeboat STEM Challenge, students become marine engineers as they design and build a lifeboat made entirely from paper and simple classroom materials that can safely float and carry passengers (cargo). This hands-on STEM challenge introduces students to buoyancy, displacement, stability, and structural design while using the Engineering Design Process to solve a real-world survival problem. This engaging, low-prep STEM activity is perfect for STEM labs, science classrooms, engi
K - 8th
Engineering, For All Subjects, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Floating Device Summer STEM Activity and Buoyancy End of the Year Challenge
Looking for a hands-on June STEM Activity to keep your 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade students engaged at the end of the year? This fun buoyancy STEM challenge gets students designing, building, testing, and improving a floatie that can hold a doll without sinking. Perfect for May, June, July, summer school, STEM camp, makerspace, or end of year science activities, this low-prep resource helps students explore sinking, floating, buoyancy, engineering design, and problem-solving in a memorable way
2nd - 5th
Engineering
THINKSgiving: STEM Parade Activity Grades 3-5
Build your students’ skills and background knowledge with these four themed activities that will take their thinking to new heights! Time: 15–20 minutes each Grade(s): 3–5 Subject area(s): Science, Technology, Engineering, Math Vocabulary: Variable (Science), Prototype (Engineering) Skills: CuriosityCollaborationCommunicationCreative ThinkingCritical ThinkingPerseveranceSelf-Direction
3rd - 5th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Graphic Arts
November Fall Science Activity - Mayflower & Mishoon Thanksgiving STEM Challenge
Day Before Thanksgiving Break Activity – Mini Mayflower & Mini Mishoon STEM Challenge (Print + Digital) Looking for day before Thanksgiving break activities that are meaningful, collaborative, and fun? This Mini Mayflower / Mini Mishoon Thanksgiving STEM Challenge combines science, engineering, and social-emotional learning as kids design water transportation for the Pilgrims and Native Americans! Kids will use creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills to design a floating boat that hold
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
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
STEM Challenge - Flower Frenzy Print and Paperless Bundle
Valentine’s Day STEM Challenge activities should be more than just a craft or activity to pass the time! Even if your kids don't exchange cards, you can use kindness cards to inspire your classroom community (included in resource). The basic premise:Individually or in partners/groups, students will design and build a uniquely talented bouquet of flowers! This STEM challenge actually contains four challenge prompts that can be taken separately or simultaneously in groups: Floating FlowersFluff
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
STEM Challenge: Flower Frenzy 1:1 Paperless Version
Looking for Valentine’s Day activities that your students will love but are more than just a craft or activity to pass the time? This Valentine’s STEM Challenge (or STEAM Challenge) will keep your students engaged in brain-busting work disguised as fun! The basic premise: Individually or in partners/groups, students will design and build a uniquely talented bouquet of flowers! This STEM challenge actually contains four challenge prompts that can be taken separately or simultaneously in groups:
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Structural Engineering STEM Stations – Wildlife Team Challenge | Grade 3
In the Wildlife Engineering Relay Championship, students become multi-challenge engineers as they compete in four rapid-fire engineering sprints using index cards, tape, and straws — closing out the Grade 3 STEAM year with energy, teamwork, and celebration. Set inside the Wildlife Documentary Crew narrative theme, this flex-week championship runs four back-to-back challenges: tallest freestanding tower, widest bridge span, strongest platform, and paper airplane distance toss, with a running tal
3rd
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-3
+4
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