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Black History STEM Activity - Functional Furniture Print and Paperless Bundle
This challenge was created as a way to celebrate Black History Month and/or Women’s History Month in science class. The premise is inspired by Sarah E. Goode’s 1885 invention of the folding cabinet bed. She was one of the first African-American women to obtain a patent for her invention! The basic premise:Working against a criteria/constraints list in groups, students will design and build multi-functional furniture, or furnish an entire apartment. Note: This resource includes both the printable
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Measurement, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Snowman STEM Winter Math & Science - Fun After Winter Break Activity -Winter SEL
The perfect after winter break activity is here! The Snowman Stretch Winter STEM Challenge combines winter math, science and STEM in a hands-on snowman activity where kids design, build, and test the tallest snowman or the one with the greatest volume or surface area while applying real math, science, and SEL skills. It's an ideal winter math or STEM activity to smooth the transition coming back to school after Winter Break! ⛄️ Activity OverviewIn this winter STEM activity, kids work
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+5
Pumpkin Activity Halloween STEM - Thanksgiving STEM & Science October & November
The Fall Science Pumpkin Picker STEM Challenge is the perfect Halloween STEM or Thanksgiving STEM activity to keep students engaged this October & November and fits right in with your fall STEM activities.In this challenge, students will design and build a device to efficiently harvest pumpkins from a field, measuring success by how quickly or in how few moves the pumpkins can be collected and deposited into a harvest container. Use candy pumpkins, candy corn, or even just crumpled orange pa
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Thanksgiving Science & STEM - Fun Thanksgiving Game - Turkey Race Fall Activity
Fall Thanksgiving Science Activity: A fun twist on The Great Turkey Race as students help save the turkeys using Thanksgiving Science and STEM! In this Thanksgiving game, kids design and build a way to safely move a turkey — either horizontally across a distance or vertically from a drop point. (Think turkey zip lines or parachutes!)It’s the perfect blend of Thanksgiving STEM, physics, and hands-on problem-solving to keep kids learning through November. Plan a Turkey Race or Save the Turkey Esc
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Thanksgiving Science & STEM Fall Activity - Pilgrims & Native Americans Shelters
Fall Activities – Thanksgiving Science & STEM Shelter Challenge with Pilgrims & Native Americans - Wampanoag. Keep kids learning and creating with this hands-on Thanksgiving science and November STEM activity shelter challenge! Perfect for your fall activities lineup, this project blends engineering, history, and teamwork as kids design and build shelters to protect Pilgrims and Wampanoag people from harsh November weather. The Thanksgiving STEM Challenge:Working individually or in groups, kids
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Fun Halloween Science & Fall Science Halloween STEM Activity Candy Corn Catapult
The Treat Toss Catapult STEM Challenge is a hands-on Halloween STEM activity perfect for October. This challenge introduces students to simple machines (levers) while keeping them engaged in Halloween science and fall STEM activities they’ll love. In this activity, students work in teams to design and build their own candy corn catapults / launchers meeting a criteria and constraints list while competing for longest launch distance or best target accuracy. You can substitute candy pumpki
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Winter STEM & Science - After Winter Break Activity - Back from Winter Break Fun
The Frozen Fortress Winter STEM Activity is a perfect before or after winter break activity where students design and build a marshmallow fortress wall that meets specific criteria for area and stability, and then test its strength against a snowball fight! ❄️ OverviewIn this engaging Christmas STEM activity, students design and build a fortress using marshmallows (or sugar cubes, paper blocks, or other materials) to meet criteria for area, height, and stability. After construction, they te
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Reindeer Christmas STEM & Science Activity - Fun Winter Break Holiday Party Game
This hands-on reindeer fun Christmas game blends Christmas STEM fun and plenty of laughter! In the Reindeer Relay Challenge, kids design reindeer antlers, explore Christmas science concepts like stability and balance, and compete in a hilarious relay race that’s perfect for December activities, a Christmas party, and winter break fun! 🎯 OverviewIn this engaging, Christmas STEM activity, kids use a criteria and constraints list to design reindeer antlers capable of carrying reindeer food
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+6
Valentine's Science STEM Activity - Fun Valentine's Day Cupid Bow & Arrow Game
This Valentine’s Day science and STEM activity engages students as they create Cupid's Bow & Arrow. Blending engineering, physics, math, and collaboration into a high-energy Valentine’s Day game, Cupid's Quiver keeps kids learning while they play. Designed for grades 2–8, this Valentine’s STEM challenge works as a science lesson, STEM center, or Valentine’s Day party game. Students design, build, test, and improve a bow-and-arrow (or dart-style) launcher for Cupid’s target practice while coll
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Groundhog Day STEM Groundhog Day Science Groundhog Day Art & Shadow Activities
Celebrate Groundhog Day with a hands-on STEM challenge that’s creative & educational! Perfect for grades 2–8, this activity combines science, art, and engineering & math to explore the fascinating world of light and shadows. Students will love experimenting with angles and distances to create groundhog shadows, while adding a unique twist with “street art” shadow tracing. What’s the Groundhog Graffiti STEM Challenge all about?Students work individually or in teams to: Design and manipulate
2nd - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Visual Arts
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Easter STEM & Science - After Spring Break Activity Fun Egg Drop STEM Challenge
Bring creativity and critical thinking to your classroom with this exciting Easter STEM challenge! Perfect as an after spring break activity or a festive way to explore engineering and problem-solving, this egg drop STEM challenge will have your students designing, building, and testing devices to protect an egg from cracking. This hands-on spring STEM activity blends Easter science, math, and engineering principles into one engaging project that’s perfect for grades 2–8. The Challenge:Stud
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
After Winter Break Activity - Fun Winter STEM & Science - Back from Winter Break
This back to school after winter break STEM and science challenge is perfect for re-engaging students and team building before or after winter break! ❄️ Winter STEM Challenge OverviewIn the Snow Scoop STEM Challenge, kids design, build, and test snow scoops that can clear a “snowy path” or collect the most snow. With options to measure success by capacity or time-to-clear, this winter STEM activity keeps students focused and motivated during those high-energy days after break — or even before t
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
St. Patrick’s Day Science & STEM Activity - March STEM - St Pattys Day Centers
Bring meaningful St. Patrick’s Day science and STEM into your classroom with this hands-on March STEM activity designed for building, testing, and problem solving. Inspired by the legend of St. Patrick driving snakes out of Ireland, this St Patrick’s Day STEM activity blends engineering, science, and collaboration in a way that feels festive without turning into a craft. This resource works especially well for St. Patty's Day centers, science rotations, March enrichment, or classroom celebrat
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Easter STEM & Science After Spring Break Activity - Simple Machines Easter Fun
Bring Easter fun into your classroom before or after spring break activity with an Easter STEM challenge! Students build a rolling carrot carriage while exploring simple machines! Perfect for grades 2–8, this hands-on spring STEM activity teaches students about simple machines, measurement, and design principles while sparking creativity and excitement. The Challenge:Students will work individually or in teams to: Create a rolling carrot carriage that can carry cargo (like a plastic egg or
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Valentine’s Science & Valentine STEM - Valentine’s Day Kindness Activity Center
Looking for a fun and engaging way to celebrate Valentine’s Day in your classroom? This Valentine STEM activity combines engineering, problem-solving, and teamwork to create the ultimate no-prep Valentine’s Day lesson! Perfect for grades 2–8, the Tower of Love Challenge encourages students to design and build the tallest structure possible using Valentine’s cards or kindness compliment cards. This activity blends creativity with critical thinking, making it ideal for Valentine’s Day centers
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Thanksgiving Science Activity - Pilgrims & Native Americans Harvest Corn STEM
Thanksgiving Science Activity – Pilgrims & Native Americans Harvest STEM Challenge. Bring history and science together with this hands-on Thanksgiving science activity! In the Harvest Corn STEM Challenge, kids design and build tools to help the Pilgrims and Native Americans cultivate and harvest corn, learning about farming, agriculture, and natural resources in the process. This challenge is the perfect mix of engineering, creativity, and science, making it one of the most engaging Thanksgiving
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
St Patrick’s Day STEM Math Game – Four Leaf Clover & Shamrock Leprechaun Math
This St. Patrick’s Day math game & STEM activity blends four leaf clover probability, shamrock math, and leprechaun math into an engaging, classroom-ready challenge. In this St Patrick’s Day STEM math game, kids design, build, and test a four leaf clover flying disc while exploring probability through hands-on experimentation and an optional St. Patrick’s Day game connected to a pot of gold theme. This activity makes abstract math concepts concrete, interactive, and fun. Perfect for St. P
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Easter Science & Easter STEM - After Spring Break Activity Fun Spring STEM Ideas
In this Easter STEM activity, students help the Easter Bunny sort jelly beans from a mixed-up batch of beans by building a sorting device. Perfect for grades 2–8, this spring STEM lesson connects seamlessly to NGSS standards while encouraging collaboration and critical thinking. Whether used as an after spring break activity or as a fun addition to your science curriculum, this resource is sure to delight your students! The Challenge:Students will work individually or in teams to: Design and
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
February STEM - Valentines SEL, Science, Math & Measurement Candy Box Activity
Looking for February STEM activities that blend Valentine’s SEL, math, and hands-on problem-solving without turning into a craft or party filler? The Candy Box Valentine STEM activity is a meaningful, low-prep way to keep kids engaged while practicing measurement, math, and design thinking. Kids design and build the smallest possible candy box that still meets specific criteria and constraints, making this a high-interest Valentine science and math activity that feels like a challenge but de
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Black History Month Science STEM - Women's History Inventor Activity
Celebrate Black History Month in a meaningful and engaging way with this STEM activity inspired by Black history! This challenge honors Sarah E. Goode, one of the first African-American women to obtain a U.S. patent for her invention of the folding cabinet bed in 1885. Perfect for grades 2–8, this activity combines engineering, creativity, and problem-solving as students design and build their own multifunctional furniture or furnish a complete apartment. How the Functional Furniture STEM Chal
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Measurement, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Easter STEM Challenge Activity - Science Easter Basket - Easter Egg Math Game
Get ready for loads of Easter basket fun & games! In the Easter STEM challenge, Basket Bounce, students design and build creative baskets to hold plastic Easter eggs while competing in a bouncy Easter bunny game / relay race! This engaging activity blends Easter games, problem-solving, and even a little P.E., making it the perfect before or after spring break activity to energize your classroom. The Challenge:Students will work individually or in teams to: Design and build an Easter basket
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Easter STEM Easter Science - After Spring Break Activity - Spring STEM Fun Ideas
This before or after spring break activity keeps students excited &learning! The Bird Nest Easter STEM challenge is perfect for the first day of spring & beyond, combining creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on engineering as students design and build a bird nest to hold as many plastic Easter eggs as possible. Perfect for grades 2–8, this spring STEM activity is ideal for the weeks leading up to Easter or as a creative classroom project during the season. Whether you’re exploring engine
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Valentine STEM - Valentine’s Day STEM Activity - Valentine Math Centers Stations
Looking for a Valentine’s Day math game that goes beyond worksheets and crafts? The Heavy Hearts Valentine STEM Challenge is a hands-on February math activity that turns problem-solving, strategy, and math thinking into Valentine’s Day fun. Kids design and build the “heaviest” heart possible using point values, shapes, and constraints, making this one of the most engaging Valentine’s Day math activities for upper elementary and middle school learners. Perfect for February math, Valentine’s Da
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Christmas STEM Christmas Science - Candy Cane Christmas STEM Challenge Activity
Looking for fun Christmas STEM activities that mix candy canes, science, engineering, and math? The Candy Cane Calamity Christmas STEM Challenge is a hands-on favorite that turns Christmas science into holiday fun! Kids will design and test creative packaging to safely “mail” their candy canes, making this one of the most engaging Christmas STEM and candy cane activities of the season. Perfect for your December activities, Christmas party, or winter classroom centers, this challenge blends STE
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Measurement
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+6
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