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STEM challenge activities are so much fun. But, finding the time to incorporate design challenges into your curriculum can be difficult. This New Hat for the Cat Challenge is part of the STEM with CLOSE READING series. It seamlessly allows you to tie together the curriculum by including a high interest close reading passage and assessment that pair perfectly with the fun engineering design challenge. Integrating ELA into your STEM challenges has never been easier or more relevant. Use the i

2nd - 6th

Close Reading, Engineering, Science

Maker Mat - An Engineering Design Challenge Tool for STEAM Activities

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The Maker Mat is a fan favorite resource my K-8 teaching teams love no matter what state I teach in. I created the mat almost 10 years ago and have been tweaking and using it ever since in every distinct classroom I enter! Classrooms as young as K and as old as 8th grade love this guiding template as it allows students to work independently through the engineering design process no matter what the design challenge is. It anchors learners as they organize their ideas, plan, and reflect on their

K - 8th

Engineering

CCSS, NGSS

K.MD.A.1

, 1.MD.A.2

, 2.OA.A.1

+13

Marshmallow Toothpick STEM Challenge Earthquake STEM End of Year Earth Science

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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

Also included in: Easy STEM Activities Engineering Design Process Worksheets STEM Curriculum STEAM

Paper Airplane Challenge STEM Paper Airplanes Contest Airplane Day Competition

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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

Also included in: Easy STEM Activities Engineering Design Process Worksheets STEM Curriculum STEAM

Chain Reaction Mechanical Energy Transfer Activity Science End of Year Activity

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Looking for an exciting way to explore energy transformations and gravitational potential energy with your students? This hands-on chain reaction STEM challenge invites students to engineer a bug-trapping Rube Goldberg-style machine using everyday materials—and a whole lot of creativity! Looking for more middle school STEM challenges? Grab the bundle and SAVE!In this engaging project, students apply their understanding of the engineering design process, forces, and energy as they work in tea

4th - 7th

Engineering, General Science, Physical Science

Also included in: Easy STEM Activities Engineering Design Process Worksheets STEM Curriculum STEAM

Human Impact on the Environment Project Design a Shoe Earth Day STEAM

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Looking for a powerful way to combine creativity, environmental awareness, and engineering? This human impacts on the environment project challenges students to rethink waste and pollution through the lens of sustainable fashion. It’s a perfect fit for your Earth Day STEAM plans or an engaging end-of-year STEAM activity that blends science, design, and real-world problem solving. Looking for more STEM Challenges? Click here to get activities for the whole year and SAVE!In this project, students

5th - 8th

Earth Sciences, Engineering, Environment

Also included in: Easy STEM Activities Engineering Design Process Worksheets STEM Curriculum STEAM

New Year's STEM Team Building Activities After Winter Break New Year's Ball Drop

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Looking for fun and engaging New Year's STEM activities to get your students collaborating and thinking critically after winter break? This New Year’s Ball Drop Design Challenge is the perfect way to start the semester with hands-on learning and purposeful play. Looking for more middle school STEM challenges? Grab the bundle and SAVE!In this engineering design challenge, students work in small groups to design and build a system that slowly and smoothly lowers a ball (just like the famous New

5th - 8th

Engineering, Physical Science

Also included in: January STEM Activities and Winter STEM Activities for Middle School STEAM

100th Day of School Activities STEM Challenge Project Spaghetti Tower & Reading

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Are you ready for the 100th Day of School? STEM challenge activities are so much fun. But, finding the time to incorporate design challenges into your curriculum can be difficult. This 100th Day of School Spaghetti Tower Challenge is part of the STEM with CLOSE READING series. It seamlessly allows you to tie together the curriculum by including a high interest close reading passage and assessment that pair perfectly with the fun engineering design challenge. Integrating ELA into your STEM c

3rd - 6th

Close Reading, Engineering

Winter STEM Activity Snowman STEM Activities Challenge STEM Winter with Reading

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Are you looking for fun after winter break activities? STEM challenge activities are so much fun. But, finding the time to incorporate design challenges into your curriculum can be difficult. Perfect to use as a class challenge during the winter months or any day of the year, this Marshmallow Snowman with CLOSE READING STEM Challenge seamlessly allows you to tie together the curriculum by including a high interest close reading passage and assessment that pairs perfectly with the fun engineer

3rd - 6th

Close Reading, Engineering, Science

Thanksgiving STEM Parade Balloon Challenge use with Balloons Over Broadway

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Are you looking for fun Thanksgiving STEM challenges to use in your classroom this November? STEM challenge activities are so much fun. But, finding the time to incorporate design challenges into your curriculum can be difficult. Perfect to use as a class challenge any day of the year, this Parade Balloon with CLOSE READING STEM Challenge seamlessly allows you to tie together the curriculum by including a high interest close reading passage and assessment that pairs perfectly with the fun eng

3rd - 6th

Close Reading, Engineering

Christmas STEM Activities Straw Christmas Tree STEM Challenge with Close Reading

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Are you looking for fun Christmas STEM challenges for your classroom this December? STEM challenge activities are so much fun. But, finding the time to incorporate design challenges into your curriculum can be difficult. Perfect to use as a class challenge in December or any day of the year, this Straw Christmas Tree with CLOSE READING STEM Challenge seamlessly allows you to tie together the curriculum by including a high interest close reading passage and assessment that pairs perfectly with

3rd - 6th

Close Reading, Engineering

Christmas STEM Activities Funky Christmas Ornament STEM Design Challenge

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Are you looking for fun Christmas STEM challenges to do in your classroom this December? STEM challenge activities are so much fun. But, finding the time to incorporate design challenges into your curriculum can be difficult. Perfect to use as a class challenge any day of the year, this Funky Christmas Ornament with CLOSE READING STEM Challenge seamlessly allows you to tie together the curriculum by including a high interest close reading passage and assessment that pairs perfectly with the f

3rd - 6th

Close Reading, Engineering

Thanksgiving STEM Activities Thanksgiving Table STEM Challenge and Close Reading

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Are you looking for fun Thanksgiving STEM activities for your classroom this November? STEM challenge activities are so much fun. But, finding the time to incorporate design challenges into your curriculum can be difficult. Perfect to use as a class challenge in November or any day of the year, this Thanksgiving Table with CLOSE READING STEM Challenge seamlessly allows you to tie together the curriculum by including a high interest close reading passage and assessment that pairs perfectly wit

3rd - 6th

Close Reading, Engineering

Valentines STEM Design Challenge Valentines Day Party Activity and Close Reading

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Are you looking for fun Valentine's Day STEM activities for your classroom this February? STEM challenge activities are so much fun. But, finding the time to incorporate design challenges into your curriculum can be difficult. Perfect to use as a class challenge any day of the year, this LOVE BUGS with CLOSE READING STEM Challenge seamlessly allows you to tie together the curriculum by including a high interest close reading passage and assessment that pairs perfectly with the fun engineering

3rd - 6th

Close Reading, Engineering

Design a Bat STEM Activities Halloween STEM Challenge with Close Reading

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Are you looking for a fun and fresh STEM challenge for the month of October? STEM challenge activities are so much fun. But, finding the time to incorporate design challenges into your curriculum can be difficult. Perfect to use as a class challenge in October or any day of the year, this Design a Bat with CLOSE READING STEM Challenge seamlessly allows you to tie together the curriculum by including a high interest close reading passage and assessment that pairs perfectly with the fun enginee

3rd - 5th

Close Reading, Engineering

CCSS

CCRA.R.1

, CCRA.R.2

, CCRA.R.4

Free STEM Challenge: Basketball Tower

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This is a STEM Challenge perfect for the basketball madness of March, but it can also be used all year! Students must use only newspaper and masking tape to create a tower than will support a basketball. Excellent science inquiry lesson. Get your students building things! My goal with this resource is to make STEM as easy to implement as possible! Included:Graphic Organizer (with and without guiding questions) Rubric Picture Examples Extension Menu Detailed Notes to Teacher Materials Required:

3rd - 5th

Engineering

Halloween STEM Activity: Candy Grabber STEM Activity

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Vivify STEM

Fall or Halloween STEM ActivityThis engineering design challenge is perfect for a fun and educational STEM Halloween project! Please note: the word "Halloween" is not in the product - the pages are in black and orange with a candy graphic. Students will work in teams to design and build a device that uses the power of levers to pick up candy from a distance. After completing the project, use the provided handout to discuss the real-world STEM career as a prosthetist. Our students have loved thi

3rd - 9th

Engineering

CCSS, NGSS

6.G.A.1

, 6.G.A.2

, 6.G.A.3

+24

Also included in: Fall & Halloween STEM Challenges Activity Bundle

Fairy Tale STEM (Cinderella) Wind-powered Coach

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This is a STEM engineering projects based on Cinderella. Students will construct a wind-powered coach for Cinderella to get to the ball. This activity is designed to encourage critical thinking and scientific reasoning skills, as well as, problem solving and teamwork. Included: -Student recording sheets (four options) -grading rubric -parent letter -extension menu -detailed notes to teacher Additional resources you will need: -paper -tape -straws (optional) -large smooth flat surface (tile f

3rd - 5th

Engineering, Science

Also included in: STEM Challenge Bundle (Fairy Tale, Nursery Rhymes, Seasonal STEM)

Exploring Space and NASA Virtual Field Trip Astronomy Activity Digital Resource

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Teacher Orbit

Bring the excitement of space exploration right into your classroom with this interactive digital resource! Perfect for upper elementary and middle school, this virtual field trip takes students on an amazing journey to space and NASA sites through 2 digital choice boards and 10 open-ended writing and discussion slides designed for reflection and comprehension. Topics and Activities include:Training to become an AstronautExploring Newton's Laws of Motion in spaceTour of the International Space S

4th - 7th

Astronomy, Engineering, Science

Also included in: End of the School Year Activities | Virtual Field Trip Value Bundle | Enrichment

Fairy Tale STEM {Three Little Pigs} Build a Toothpick House

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This is a STEM engineering projects based on The Three Little Pigs. Students will construct a toothpick house for the little pigs. This activity is designed to encourage critical thinking and scientific reasoning skills, as well as, problem solving and teamwork. Included: -Student recording sheets (four options) -grading rubric -parent letter -extension menu -detailed notes to teacher Additional materials that you will need: toothpicks (make sure you get the FLAT kind not the round ones!) gr

3rd - 5th

Engineering, English Language Arts

Also included in: STEM Challenge Bundle (Fairy Tale, Nursery Rhymes, Seasonal STEM)

Fairy Tale STEM (Billy Goats Gruff) Build a Raft

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