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STEM Challenges Easy Supplies BUNDLE Problem-Solving Easy Prep Elementary Set 2
Do you need a STEM challenges that can be put together quickly with easy materials? These challenges are for you! You will love this bundle of challenges that feature easy-to-gather materials! Please note: This package contains six challenges. Each may be purchased separately. These challenges can also be purchased in bundles of three. STEM Straws 2 BundleSTEM Teamwork BundleWhat are the challenges?Suspended Cups TowerIn this challenge, students will design and build a tower that has some spec
4th - 6th
Basic Operations, Basic Principles, Engineering
Science Lab Safety Escape Room | Safety Rules & Equipment uses Years 4-6
Engage your students with this Science Lab Safety escape room, a hands-on science activity designed to help learners understand safe lab behaviour, correct equipment use, and essential safety rules before beginning investigations. Students take on the role of Science Safety Inspectors, solving a series of connected puzzles to prove the lab is safe to reopen. This escape room transforms an important but often rushed topic into an interactive, problem-solving challenge that keeps students enga
3rd - 5th
Basic Principles, General Science
Water Safety Activities | Worksheets & Safety Rules for K–2
Teach young learners how to stay safe around water with engaging and easy-to-use activities! This resource helps students understand important water safety rules through fun, hands-on worksheets. Perfect for summer lessons, safety units, and real-life learning! What’s Included: 15–20 printable worksheets Water safety rules activities Safe vs unsafe sorting Cut and paste activities Scenario-based questions Coloring and simple reading pages Skills Covered: Water safety awareness Decision-m
K - 2nd
Basic Principles, General Science, Health
Snowman STEM Challenge – Winter Engineering & Problem-Solving Activity | G.2-4
Make winter learning fun with this Snowman STEM Challenge! This engaging, no-prep winter STEM activity helps students think like engineers as they design, test, and improve a snowman that can stand, balance, and survive winter conditions. Perfect for December and January STEM lessons, this resource introduces engineering design, problem-solving, and critical thinking in a kid-friendly way. Students draw, analyze, fix problems, and reflect on their designs using clear prompts and simple lang
2nd - 4th
Basic Principles, Engineering, General Science
Back to School Science Worksheet | Lab Safety Rules & Tools Activity | Grade 2-5
Start the school year with this fun and engaging Back to School Science Lab Worksheet Pack! Perfect for Grades 2-5, this resource introduces students to lab safety rules, science tools, and safety signs while building excitement for science learning. What’s included:1. Lab Tools Matching & Fill-in-the-Blank – identify and learn microscope, beaker, thermometer, test tube, and more 2. Lab Safety Rules Practice – true/false and fill-in-the-blank activities to reinforce safe behavior 3. Safety Sig
2nd - 5th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
Lab Safety Poster Project – Design Creative Visuals to Reinforce Science Rules
Turn your science classroom into a gallery of safety reminders with this creative, student-led Lab Safety Poster Project! Perfect for grades 4–8, this engaging activity invites students to design eye-catching, informative posters focused on important lab safety rules. Through artistic expression and science literacy, students internalize key safety practices while creating meaningful visual reminders for the classroom. Whether used at the start of the school year, before your first lab day, o
4th - 9th
Basic Principles, General Science, Other (Science)
CCSS, NGSS
SL.4.4
, SL.5.4
, SL.6.4
+9
Also included in: Lab Safety and Scientific Equipment MEGA Bundle | Middle School Science
AP Biology Lab Norms & Expectations | Lab Safety, Procedures, Accountability
AP Biology Lab Norms & Expectations | Lab Safety, Procedures, Student AccountabilityStart your lab units strong with clear expectations and structured routines using this AP Biology Lab Norms & Expectations resource. Designed for high school science classrooms, this tool helps build a safe, efficient, and high-functioning lab environment while reinforcing student accountability and scientific responsibility. Perfect for the first week of school, lab introductions, or resetting expectations mi
5th - 12th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
Lab Accident Roleplay – Practice Emergency Responses and Reinforce Safety Rules
Bring lab safety to life with this engaging, roleplay-based science safety activity! The Lab Accident Roleplay & Response activity empowers students to think critically, respond appropriately, and practice real-world lab safety skills in a safe and controlled environment. Perfect for grades 5–9, this activity gets students actively involved in learning proper emergency responses to common laboratory accidents. Whether you’re introducing lab safety, preparing for your first hands-on experiment
4th - 9th
Basic Principles, General Science, Other (Science)
CCSS, NGSS
SL.5.1
, SL.5.4
, SL.6.1
+11
Also included in: Lab Safety and Scientific Equipment MEGA Bundle | Middle School Science
Science Fair Project Rubric Elementary
The Science Fair Project Rubric Elementary solves the common problem of unclear grading by providing simple, structured, and kid-friendly evaluation criteria. It helps teachers assess projects fairly and consistently while guiding students to understand expectations. This makes science fairs less confusing and more engaging. In the end, it builds confidence, creativity, and better learning outcomes for young students. Terms of UseCopyright 2026 . All rights reserved. Permission is granted to cop
1st - 5th
Astronomy, Basic Principles, Physical Science
Sharing and fairness lesson
🏫 Classroom Benefits Teaches fairness, patience, and cooperation Supports social problem-solving skills Reinforces reading comprehension Ideal for SEL and character education Great for discussion, role-play, or reflection writing Perfect length for independent work or morning meeting 🍎 Teacher Selling Points ✔ No prep, ready-to-use lesson ✔ Short, engaging, and age-appropriate ✔ Clear moral lesson students understand easily ✔ Simple multiple-choice quiz for quick grading ✔ Works
PreK - 5th
Basic Principles, For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific
Fantasy Genre Unit Study: PBL, choice board, stem, 5es, reading comprehenion
Fantasy Genre Unit Study DescriptionStep into a world where imagination rules and magic comes to life in the Fantasy Genre Unit Study. This unit transports upper elementary students beyond the ordinary and into enchanted realms filled with dragons, unicorns, talking creatures, and brave heroes who face impossible challenges. Through reading, writing, experimenting, and creating, students learn how fantasy stories use imaginative worlds to teach real-life lessons about courage, friendship,
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies
Minecraft Education: Hour of Code: Generation AI
Students will be able to venture through time to create helpful AI-powered inventions. Using problem-solving, creativity, computational thinking, and the principles of responsible AI, students will learn how artificial intelligence can be used in positive ways. By the end of this lesson, students will be able to explain the concept of AI, explore the rules that make sure AI is helpful, and utilize coding concepts and computational thinking to develop algorithmic reasoning and problem decompositi
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, Computer Science - Technology, Science
Task Card Activities - Electricity: Types of Circuits - Series or Parallel
OUT with worksheets and IN with EngagementEngage students in thinking and learning, while allowing them the opportunity to discuss problems with different students, rather than the ones they usually sit with. Use as a review, diagnostic, practice and even assessment lesson. Specific ExpectationsThis activity requires students to use their knowledge to: Recognize Circuit SymbolsRead Circuit GridsIdentify Series CircuitsIdentify Parallel CircuitsFollow the Path(s) of ElectricitySolve all 20 Tas
5th - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Science
Careers. Electricians. Science, Life Lessons and Language Arts Rolled into One.
In this issue students will: read informational text about electricityunderstand the benefits of a career as an electricianread about safety ruleslook for objects in the news that depend on electricity to worklocate newspaper words that relate to electricitydeconstruct a news article to think like a reporterwrite about your “mission possible”You might also enjoy: Carpenters. Combining Skills with Fun Creative Thinking Activities.https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Careers-Carpenters-Comb
2nd - 6th
Basic Principles, Informational Text, Vocabulary
CCSS
CCRA.L.1
, CCRA.L.2
, CCRA.L.3
+3
INTRODUCTION TO QUANTUM MECHANICS: particles, waves, uncertainty, superposition
INTRODUCTION TO QUANTUM MECHANICS: particles, waves, uncertainty, superposition Reading Comprehension Passages. Can something be in two places at once? Quantum mechanics challenges every rule we thought we knew, revealing a world where particles behave like waves and observation changes reality itself. It’s the strange, fascinating science that underpins everything from atoms to the universe. This digital resource features Read Aloud Audio, Self-Marking Multiple Choice Questions, Critical Think
5th - 8th
Basic Principles, Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
Back to School Lab Safety Mystery Points - Editable Science Review Game
Get students thinking critically about science lab safety with this engaging Back-to-School Science Lab Safety Mystery Points Review Game! Instead of memorizing rules, students analyze 25 realistic lab safety scenarios and decide the safest course of action.Perfect for the first weeks of school, this interactive review game helps students learn important science classroom expectations while having fun. Students will discuss, problem-solve, and apply lab safety concepts as they compete in an exci
5th - 8th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
Grade 3 Science Long-Range Plan | Alberta Curriculum | Weekly Plans
This Grade 3 Science Long-Range Plan is a complete, teacher-friendly guide to delivering the Alberta Curriculum from September to June. It breaks down complex curriculum expectations into clear weekly outcomes, activities, and assessments, giving teachers confidence that all outcomes are fully covered. Topics include building materials, states of matter, water cycles, forces and motion, simple machines, ecosystems, food chains, local habitats, fossils, Earth’s surface changes, Indigenous persp
3rd
Basic Principles, Computer Science - Technology, General Science
Unplugged Coding : The missing pattern on Halloween night
The Unplugged Coding : The missing pattern on Halloween night activity is a basic exercise that challenges children's observation and logical thinking skills. Students analyze rows of symbols to find hidden rules or patterns. They then use logic to predict which symbols are missing in the blanks. This activity is at the heart of unplugged coding because it trains the brain to look for order and rules in seemingly chaotic data, similar to the skills programmers use to identify algorithms or loops
PreK - 3rd, Adult Education
Basic Principles, Computer Science - Technology, Robotics
Little Scientists | STEM & Science Printables for Toddlers & Preschoolers
Spark curiosity and hands-on learning with the Little Scientists Collection! This 6-page bundle is packed with fun STEM printables designed for toddlers and preschoolers. Inside, you’ll find mini science experiments, lab safety rules, “What’s a Hypothesis?” poster, a lab tools labeling activity, and an official Little Scientist award. Perfect for homeschool, preschool centers, or playful learning at home, these resources encourage critical thinking, problem solving, and sensory exploration—all w
PreK - 2nd
Basic Principles, General Science, Other (Science)
SIMPLE STEM CHALLENGE: Build an Arch out of Straws
Get ready to explore the fascinating world of architectural engineering! Task your students to design and construct a self-supporting arch using only drinking straws and a limited amount of tape. This challenge will test your student's creativity and problem-solving skills while exploring forces, balance, and the strength of arches. This STEM challenge encourages teamwork, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of engineering principles. It is perfect to build cooperation and communicatio
4th - 7th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Physical Science
AP Biology Lab Journal Rubric Scientific Writing, Data Analysis, Lab Report
🔬 AP Biology Lab Journal Rubric | Scientific Writing, CER, Data Analysis, Lab ReportsTake the guesswork out of grading and elevate your students’ scientific thinking with this AP Biology Lab Journal Rubric—a clear, structured, and classroom-ready tool designed to align with AP Bio expectations, CER (Claim-Evidence-Reasoning), and data-driven analysis. Whether you're running inquiry labs, AP investigations, or daily lab notebooks, this rubric helps students understand exactly what high-qualit
5th - 12th
Basic Principles, Biology
MAGNETISM & MAGNETIC FIELDS: magnets, electromagnets, Earth's field, charges
MAGNETISM & MAGNETIC FIELDS: magnets, electromagnets, Earth's field, charges reading comprehension passages. Why do magnets pull some materials yet ignore others? Investigate field lines, forces on moving charges, and how electric currents create powerful electromagnets for motors and imaging. Map Earth’s magnetic field and use the right hand rule to predict motion with precision. This digital resource features Read Aloud Audio, Self-Marking Multiple Choice Questions, Critical Thinking Challeng
5th - 6th
Basic Principles, Physical Science, Physics
Bohr Diagram Sort Cards Inquiry Activity | First 20 Elements Chemistry Puzzle
Introduce Bohr diagrams and periodic table patterns with an engaging, student-centered inquiry activity. In this hands-on chemistry puzzle, students work in small groups to match Bohr-style “ring diagrams” with periodic table-style element cards for the first 20 elements. Instead of being directly taught the rules, students look for patterns, make connections, identify missing cards, and use their observations to draw the missing diagrams. This resource works well as an introductory chemistry ac
5th - 9th
Basic Principles, Chemistry, General Science
Paper Tower Challenge STEM Activity | Engineering Design Process Worksheets
Engage your students in a hands-on STEM engineering challenge with this fun Paper Tower Challenge activity! Students will plan, build, test, and improve a paper tower using simple classroom materials such as paper and tape. This printable resource guides students through the engineering design process while encouraging creativity, problem-solving, teamwork, measuring, testing, and reflection. Perfect for STEM centers, science lessons, engineering units, morning work, early finishers, or classroo
K - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering, General Science
Also included in: Hands-On STEM Activities Bundle | 12 Printable STEM Challenges for Kids
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