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STEM Catapult Design Challenge
Looking for a hands-on, engaging activity that gets your students thinking critically, problem-solving, and working together? This STEM Catapult Design Challenge is perfect for students ready to put their creativity and engineering skills to the test! Incorporate this into a lesson about the Design Loop or use as a first day ice breaker! Uses easily to access classroom objects as materials. Student example given on slideshow. Fully editable and customizable to fit your needs!
4th - 12th, Higher Education
Engineering, For All Subjects, Other (Arts)
No Prep STEM Activity for STEM Sub Plans or Early Finishers Science Sub Plans
STEM Design Domino is the ideal solution for STEM sub plans, early finishers, choice boards, Fun Friday activities, and low-prep STEM centers because it's packed with 432 easy STEM design activities that require minimal prep & deliver maximum engagement!This flexible, print-and-go resource helps students practice critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving with no building supplies required. All you need is paper, pencil, and a domino or die (or even just a random number generator), makin
2nd - 5th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Bone Bridge® Halloween STEM Science Activity for October Science & Fun Friday
The Bone Bridge® Halloween STEM Challenge blends engineering, creativity, and collaboration as students design and test skeleton bones bridges using simple materials. Kick off October science with a spooky, hands-on Fall STEM Challenge! Perfect for Halloween science, Fun Friday activities, early finishers, or anytime you need an engaging October STEM activity. Activity OverviewStudents work in partners or teams against a criteria & constraints list to engineer bone bridges that maximize
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Bat Wings STEM Challenge for October Science, Halloween Early Finishers, Centers
This Bat Wings Halloween STEM Challenge (Google Slides™ edition) is all about engineering creative bat wings in a paper airplane-style activity while blending spooky fun with real STEM learning. With digital student slides and low-prep teacher supports, this activity is a favorite for October science, early finishers, bat STEM activities, and Halloween sub plans. Activity OverviewIn this challenge, students: Design and engineer their own set of bat wings Test for maximum distance, accuracy, or
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Spider Web STEM Activity – Spooky Science for October & Fall Halloween Stations
Looking for a spider web STEM activity that blends spooky fun with hands-on learning? Creature Catcher is a Halloween STEM challenge from Bone Bridge® STEM Challenges where students design their own spider webs or other creative devices to trap creatures. It’s the perfect blend of spooky science, October STEM activities, and fall Halloween stations, all in a digital, paperless format for Google Slides™. Students work in pairs or small groups to meet a list of criteria and constraints. Whil
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
STEM Activity for Centers - Sub Plans - Early Finishers | Analyze This vs. That
Analyze This vs. That is an easy STEM activity to implement & gives students practice with critical thinking - one of the 4 C's of Engineering! Use in sub plans, centers, as bell ringers, or for early finishers.This short STEM activity takes as little as 5 minutes and prepares students to get their brains in STEM mode while you buy yourself a few minutes to prepare materials and collect your thoughts at the start of class! Students will view two designs that solve a similar problem. Studen
2nd - 5th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-1
Building for Earthquake Safety VERY UNFAIR GAME - No Prep Grade 4 Science Review
This game is VERY UNFAIR and the kids love it! The Very Unfair Game is a No Prep Science review game where students earn points for answering correctly, but the points can be positive or negative, and can be assigned to your team or your opponents’ team! And to make it the VERY Unfair Game, if you get the answer wrong, then the opposing team gets to assign the points to any team they choose. The goal is to have the score the closest to zero at the end of the game. The game is playable with the
3rd - 5th
Engineering
Also included in: 12 VERY UNFAIR Science Games - Engineering - Grade 4 No Prep Review
Building for Earthquake Safety FRAZZLED Science Game - No Prep Grade 4 Review
Win Big, then Lose Big, Then Win Big Again. So Frustrating, and FUN!Frazzled is a No Prep Science game where teams earn an unknown amount of points for answering questions correctly! Be warned, get it wrong and your opponents get your points! Reveal a bomb and your points get reset to ZERO! The game is playable with the whole class together, or you can play it as small groups. There are 20 questions and answers included. This version is Elementary Science, Grade 4, Building for Earthquake Safet
3rd - 5th
Engineering
Also included in: 12 FRAZZLED Science Games - Engineering - No Prep Grade 4 Review
Engineering Design Process Flip Book and STEM Journal Pages for STEM Challenges
Looking for a useful and engaging resource that you can use with STEM challenges? Try this Engineering Design Process Flip Book and STEM Journal Pages! This resource consists of templates that can be used to create a flipbook. It also contains a link to a digital interactive notebook resource that has text boxes, which students can type into and add additional text boxes if required. This resource is perfect for showing the steps in the engineering design process that students have undergone in
2nd - 5th
Engineering, General Science
Also included in: Science Flipbooks for Elementary with Google™ Slides Version BUNDLE
Artificial Intelligence Basics for Kids VERY UNFAIR GAME - Grade 5 Science
This game is VERY UNFAIR and the kids love it! The Very Unfair Game is a No Prep Science review game where students earn points for answering correctly, but the points can be positive or negative, and can be assigned to your team or your opponents’ team! And to make it the VERY Unfair Game, if you get the answer wrong, then the opposing team gets to assign the points to any team they choose. The goal is to have the score the closest to zero at the end of the game. The game is playable with the
4th - 6th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, General Science
Also included in: 10 VERY UNFAIR Science Games - Computer Science - Grade 5 No Prep Review
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
STEM and Growth Mindset - Recognition Tags and Awards for Classroom Management
Growth mindset and STEM go HAND in HAND! These can be used during the school year or as end of the year awards! Geared toward the STEM classroom with a focus on growth mindset, there are a variety of options to choose from to keep your students motivated and on task in your classroom or makerspace. Students can try to collect all 30 recognition tags as a way to show growth throughout the school year! 15 rewards are also included if you would like to offer them instead of tangible goodies -
K - 8th
Engineering
10 Quick STEM Challenges for Groups Low-Prep Teamwork Tasks with Simple Supplies
Looking for quick, hands-on STEM activities that get your students thinking, building, and collaborating — without breaking the bank or taking hours to prep? This set of 10 Fast & Fun STEM Challenges is perfect for upper elementary and middle school students working in groups of 4! Each challenge takes just 10 minutes, uses common classroom supplies (like paper clips, index cards, tape, and tennis balls), and sparks critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork. ✅ What’s Included: 10 unique
1st - 8th
Classroom Community, Engineering, General Science
10 Quick STEM Challenges for Pairs Low-Prep Teamwork Tasks with Simple Supplies
Need fast, engaging STEM activities that work perfectly for pairs and only take 10 minutes to complete? This set of 10 Quick STEM Challenges for Pairs is your no-prep solution for promoting teamwork, creativity, and critical thinking — using only basic classroom supplies! These hands-on challenges are designed for 2 students per team, making them ideal for stations, early finishers, or any time you need an easy-to-run, high-impact STEM activity. ✅ What’s Included: 10 unique 10-minute STEM
1st - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Robotics
Apple Basket Drop STEM Challenge | Fall STEM Activity for Grades 2–5
Engage your students this fall with a hands-on Apple Basket Drop STEM Challenge!Designed for Grades 2–5, this fun and simple engineering task challenges students to build a basket that can catch and cushion a falling “apple” (ball or small object) — without letting it bounce out! This printable and presentation-ready activity is perfect for back-to-school, fall units, or STEM Fridays. It encourages teamwork, problem-solving, and creative design through the Engineering Design Process: Ask, Im
2nd - 5th
Classroom Community, Engineering, General Science
Also included in: Seasonal STEM Challenge Bundle | August - December (Grades 2–5)
Candy Corn Tower STEM Challenge |STEM Activity for Grades 2–5
Looking for a fun and educational way to celebrate Fall in your classroom? This Candy Corn Tower STEM Challenge is the perfect blend of spooky fun and hands-on learning! Students in Grades 2–5 will work collaboratively to build the tallest free-standing tower using just candy corn and toothpicks — no glue, no tape, just STEM thinking and teamwork. Use this activity during October for a Halloween-themed science center, enrichment project, or STEM Friday. It’s great for practicing the Engine
2nd - 5th
Classroom Community, Engineering
Also included in: Seasonal STEM Challenge Bundle | August - December (Grades 2–5)
STEAM: Straw Rockets for Women's History Month
This 3 slide lesson plan and teaching slides contain a STEAM lesson for Women's History Month. These straw rockets can be used for various grade levels, with opportunities for differentiation included. The final slide include reflection, challenge opportunities, and class discussion.
PreK - 6th
Engineering, Math
End of the Year Activity - Summer Fun Build a Boat Print & Digital Resource
Looking for engaging end of school year activities that combine summer STEM, math, and science? This Boat Building STEM Challenge is the perfect way to keep your students excited and learning during those last days of school - or even in summer school or camp settings! This hands-on engineering activity has students designing and testing boats for speed or capacity using everyday classroom materials. It’s packed with real-world math and science connections, wrapped in the kind of fun that
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Science)
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
STEM Activities Spring Earth Day Project 2nd to 5th Grade Science Bird Feeder
Looking for an easy Spring or Earth Day STEM project for your 2nd through 5th grade students? This ready to go Bird Feeder Project is perfect for spring or for your wild animals unit! Challenge your students to design and build a bird feeder that can be refilled easily and can dispense bird seeds on its own. You can use plastic bottles, plastic plates, cardboard, wooden clothespins, and string to engineer this bird feeder. This activity comes in a print and digital version, so you can choose t
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Environment
Also included in: Holiday STEM Challenges BUNDLE
Marshmallow Toothpick STEM Challenge Earthquake STEM End of Year Earth Science
Looking for a high-impact earthquake STEM activity that’s hands-on, meaningful, and fun? This marshmallow toothpick STEM challenge encourages students to step into the shoes of structural engineers and explore how buildings can be designed to withstand powerful earthquakes. Looking for more STEM Challenges? Click here to get activities for the whole year and SAVE!In this engaging engineering challenge, students will build a model of an earthquake-proof building using only marshmallows and toot
4th - 7th
Earth Sciences, Engineering
Kite Activity Spring STEM Challenge - Wind Energy & Gravity - March April May
Looking for a high-engagement Spring STEM activity that gets students thinking and moving? This Kite STEM Challenge is the perfect hands-on way to explore wind energy and gravity while building critical thinking skills in grades 2–5. Students will love designing and testing their own kites in this exciting spring STEM activity! What’s Included:Teacher notes with easy implementation tips STEM challenge cards with clear student directions Suggested materials list (plastic bags, wooden skewers, str
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Science
Also included in: Spring STEM Activities and Challenges BUNDLE | March April May Projects
End of Year Science Activity - Water Slide Summer STEM Activity - Google Slides
Looking for an exciting end of the year science activity that keeps kids engaged all the way to the last day? This end of year science STEM challenge combines hands-on building with easy-to-use Google Slides, making it the perfect solution for those final weeks of school. In this high-energy summer STEM activity, kids design and build a Wicked-Fast Water Slide, testing for speed, thrills, and safety while developing SEL skills, communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creative pro
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Paper Airplane Challenge STEM Paper Airplanes Contest Airplane Day Competition
Looking for a high-interest paper airplane STEM activity that brings real-world science and engineering into your classroom? This hands-on challenge is the perfect way to engage students in meaningful learning while strengthening their design, testing, and critical thinking skills. Looking for more STEM Challenges? Click here to get activities for the whole year and SAVE!Inspired by the use of drones to deliver life-saving medical supplies to remote areas, this challenge invites students to tak
4th - 7th
Engineering, General Science, Physical Science
Day Before or After Winter Break Activity - Snowman Science Winter STEM Activity
Looking for a fun, low-prep STEM activity for the day before or after winter break? The Snowman Stretch STEM Challenge is perfect for keeping kids learning and laughing while practicing science, technology, engineering, and math skills in a festive, wintry theme. In this hands-on Winter STEM and Science activity, kids design and build the tallest free-standing snowman possible—or, for an extra challenge, the snowman with the greatest volume or surface area. It’s an ideal way to mix creativ
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
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