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The Three Little Pigs STEM Challenge
Thank you for your interest in my Three Little Pigs STEM Design Challenge! I am looking forward to using this project in my classroom again this year. The students last year really enjoyed interacting and working together to figure out this design challenge! What you get.... STEM Design Challenge Powerpoint to equip your students with all they need to know to be successful in creating a house to protect their pig from "The Big Bad Blow Dryer (Wolf)" You will need.... Toothpicks 12 candy dots per
K - 3rd
Engineering
Groundhog Day STEM - Groundhog Day Science - Groundhog Day Shadows Art & Science
This Groundhog Day STEM challenge engages students in exploring light, shadows, and design through hands-on experimentation and creative shadow art. Bring Groundhog Day to life in your classroom with this versatile STEM and science activity combining both printable and digital Google Slides™ resources. Perfect for grades 2–8, this resource is packed with NGSS-aligned lessons, editable templates, and extensions for a variety of classroom settings. How It Works:Students work individually or i
2nd - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Visual Arts
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Halloween STEAM - Spinning Vampires
Adaptable as a 4 hour lesson (with an extension) or a 1 hour purposeful Halloween activity exploring a Next Generation Science Standard . . . this works either way!
Includes printable patterns so you'll be ready to go today!
In this lesson, students explore the concept of air resistance/gravity and unbalanced forces, engineer a paper helicopter from blueprints, and transform the helicopters into spinning vampires or other “creatures of the air.” In an extension option or independent study, st
3rd - 5th
Engineering
Also included in: Adaptable to VIRTUAL or ONLINE Gifted and Talented STEAM PBL Bundle GATE
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
Iggy Peck, Architect: Literacy, Geometry and Engineering Unit
The students will be introduced to Iggy Peck, Architect through a story map and character traits ditto. They will begin to explore what an architect does and look at bridge design, focusing on geometry. The students will have 3 hands-on labs to complete this unit: "Which paper column can hold the most books?", "Build a truss bridge using craft sticks" and "Bridge building STEM challenge using EDP." The unit has 3 videos that will help the students better understand the key concepts of archit
1st - 5th
Engineering, Geometry, Informational Text
Back to School After Winter Break Activity - Winter STEM, Science & SEL Activity
Perfect for after winter break activities, back-to-school week in January, or the first day back from winter break, the Snow Scoop STEM Challenge engages students in exploring levers and simple machines as they design, test, and improve snow shovels or scoops that clear a “snowy path” or collect the most snow.Ease back into learning after the holidays with this hands-on winter STEM and science activity that gets kids building, testing, and thinking creatively! ❄️ Challenge OverviewStudents wor
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Four Leaf Clover Science & Math Activity – St Patrick’s Day Shamrock Math Game
This four leaf clover science and math activity is a hands-on St. Patrick’s Day STEM challenge where kids design, test, and improve a four leaf clover flying disc while exploring shamrock math, leprechaun math, and probability. Students complete the building and testing with simple materials, then use printable handouts or Google Slides to record data, analyze results, and extend their thinking. 🍀 How the Four Leaf Clover Science & Math Activity WorksKids work independently or in small groups
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
3-5 GATE STEM Full Unit - Land Speeders, Sailboats, Signal Flags, and Semaphores
Time: About 11 hours+
Level: 3rd grade (quite challenging), 4th, and 5th grade
Critical thinking plus! This unit will have the students engineering and building “sailboats, “land speeders,” and signal flags from scratch, designing, thinking metaphorically, exploring new areas of math, interpreting historical primary sources and blue prints, solving real world math problems, doing grid work, using graphic design, building background knowledge in physical science, writing a short informative pi
3rd - 5th
Engineering, Math
CCSS
3.MD.C.5
, 3.MD.C.5a
, 3.MD.D.8
+10
Also included in: Gifted and Talented COMPLETE 3RD 4TH GRADE PROGRAM Vol. 2 GATE 70+ Hours
After Winter Break Activity – Winter STEM Sled Challenge (Science, Math, SEL)
Ease students back into learning after winter break with a high-interest winter STEM challenge that feels fun, collaborative, and purposeful. This hands-on after winter break activity invites kids to design, build, and test sleds while exploring force, motion, friction, and engineering design. It’s an ideal way to reset classroom routines, rebuild collaboration skills, and re-engage students after time away from school. Whether you’re planning back from winter break activities, snow day lesso
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Other (Math)
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+6
St. Patrick's Day STEM Leprechaun Trap, Shamrock & Pot of Gold Science Math SEL
These 5 engaging St Patrick’s Day STEM activities go far beyond worksheets or crafts. Kids design, build, test, and revise solutions through hands-on science, math & STEM challenges like building a leprechaun trap, protecting a pot of gold, and exploring shamrock and four leaf clover probability. Perfect for March STEM centers, St Patrick’s Day STEM games, or classroom celebrations that still protect instructional time. 🍀 What’s Included in This St Patrick’s Day STEM Bundle:✅ Five Themed
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), 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
Backpack Jack Super Bundle -- Every STEM Adventure in one Resource!
Why just "do" a STEM activity when your students can have a STEM adventure? Every lesson in this resource is a STEM activity with a purpose. Empathy is an important part of the engineering process. It answers the question "Why?" And in this case, the answer is simple...to help Backpack Jack. Does he need to cross a frozen river? Roast his food over a campfire? Scale a tall mountain? What can your students do to solve his problems? There are 19 STEM "backyard adventures" that ask your stu
1st - 4th
Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
Pilgrims and Native Americans - Day Before Thanksgiving Break Activity STEM SEL
Pilgrims and Native Americans – Day Before Thanksgiving Break STEM & SEL Activity (Print + Digital Bundle) Looking for day before Thanksgiving break activities that are hands-on, collaborative, and meaningful? In this Thanksgiving science and STEM challenge kids to design and build shelters to protect Pilgrims and Native Americans from wind, rain, and snow, blending creativity, history, and engineering in one unforgettable project. Perfect for Thanksgiving SEL and social emotional learning, th
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, 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
First Day of Spring STEM Activity - Nice Nest Print and Paperless Bundle
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
STEM in Action: Bird Wings and Gliding-Upper Elementary Gifted and Talented GATE
This lesson is perfect for the teacher who wants their students to explore and find answers rather than go out and get them.
In this engaging discovery and prototyping STEM lesson, students explore how the shape of a wing affects gliding. Students construct a very simple but effective glider and then modify the glider as they explore answers to the question with experimentation and class synergy.
You’ll get everything you need to start today:
--pedagogy to help make the lesson a success
--a
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Physical Science
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 Thanksgiving Science & STEM - Pilgrims, Turkey, Pumpkins & Fall Activities
Fall Activities – Thanksgiving Science & STEM Activities for NovemberKeep kids engaged and learning all November long with these hands-on fall activities! Perfect for Thanksgiving science lessons, Thanksgiving STEM rotations, or November STEM enrichment, this bundle includes five engaging Thanksgiving STEM activities that challenge kids to design, build, and problem-solve using creativity and teamwork. Each Thanksgiving science activity connects to the history of the Pilgrims and Wampanoag, ble
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
End of the Year Activities - Summer STEM - End of School Year Science STEM Math
Wrap up the school year with engaging end of year STEM activities and end of year science activities that keep kids learning through the last day of school. These summer STEM activities are perfect for summer school, summer camp, and end of school year activities, helping you finish strong with meaningful, hands-on learning. This bundle is a great fit for last week of school activities, last day of school activities, and fun summer STEM activities, making it easy to keep kids engaged all the
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
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