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Apple Bobbing STEM Style
Apple Bobbing is a longstanding age old tradition that is no longer so popular due to GERMS and changes in society. We can transform this traditional pastime to create a challenging, rigorous, STEM CHALLENGE that will engage your students. Critical thinking and creativity will explode in this fun fall challenge! In this Google Drive shared file, you will receive: Lesson Plan & Teacher Preparation Guide - including NJSLS Computer Science & Design Thinking Standards9 Page Slide Deck Introduction
4th - 7th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+4
Exploring Space and NASA Virtual Field Trip Astronomy Activity Digital Resource
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
STEM/STEAM Choice Board 3 - Google Docs Version
Editable Google Doc, with optional prep, my STEM/STEAM Choice Board #3. It's simple because it works! Used for subs, differentiation, classroom management, and engagement. In this resource:Cover page with tips & tricks Google Doc Choice Board - ready to add to an assignment Topics highlighted: Engineering - The design process, planning, revision Design - Architecture, bridges, digital tools, visual arts Math - Decimals, percentages, logic, finances SEL - Collaboration, careers, goals, self-e
4th - 9th
Biology, Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-LS2-2
, MS-ETS1-4
+3
STEM/STEAM Choice Board 4 (Hands-on column) - Google Docs Version
Editable Google Doc, with minimal prep, my STEM/STEAM Choice Board #4. It's simple because it works! Used for subs, differentiation, classroom management, and engagement. In this resource:Cover page with tips & tricks Google Doc Choice Board - ready to add to an assignment Topics highlighted: Engineering - The design process, planning, revision Design - Architecture, bridges, digital tools, visual arts Math - Decimals, percentages, logic, finances SEL - Collaboration, careers, goals, self-es
4th - 9th
Biology, Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
CCSS, NGSS
CCRA.L.4
, MS-ETS1-2
, MS-LS2-2
+4
STEM/STEAM Choice Board 5 - Google Docs Version
This is the Google Docs version of my STEM/STEAM Choice Board #5. It's simple because it works, and it's an easy resource for students to use with a no-prep option for teachers. In this resource:Cover page with tips & tricks Google Doc Choice Board - ready to add to an assignment *This choice board has an emphasis on math concepts that are often overlooked: financial literacy, venn diagrams, self-reflection, etc. This editable STEM Choice Board is designed to keep every student engaged, producti
4th - 9th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Financial Literacy
NGSS
MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
STEM/STEAM Choice Board 6 - Google Docs Version
Editable Google Doc, with optional prep, my STEM/STEAM Choice Board #6. It's simple because it works! Used for subs, differentiation, classroom management, and engagement. In this resource:Cover page with tips & tricks Google Doc Choice Board - ready to add to an assignment Topics highlighted: Engineering - The design process, planning, revision Design - Architecture, bridges, digital tools, visual arts Math - Decimals, percentages, logic, finances SEL - Collaboration, careers, goals, self-e
4th - 9th
Biology, Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-LS2-2
, MS-ETS1-4
+3
STEM/STEAM Choice Board 2 - Google Docs Version
This is the Google Docs version of my STEM/STEAM Choice Board #2. It's simple because it works, and it's an easy resource for students to use with a no-prep option for teachers. In this resource:Cover page with tips & tricks Google Doc Choice Board - ready to add to an assignment This editable STEM Choice Board is designed to keep every student engaged, productive, and challenged. I created it to solve a common classroom challenge: many of my students with the highest needs are pulled out for se
4th - 9th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Instructional Technology
NGSS
MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
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
Hands-On Rocks & Soil Activities | 2nd Grade Science Enrichment STEM Challenges
Hands-on rocks and soil activities with STEM challenges for 2nd grade. Earth science investigations exploring weathering, erosion, soil layers, and types of rocks through science experiments and engineering design. Looking for meaningful hands-on rocks and soil activities that go beyond reading passages? These STEM challenges for 2nd grade turn your earth science unit into interactive science lessons filled with problem-solving, science investigations, and engineering challenges. Students expl
2nd - 3rd
Earth Sciences, Engineering, General Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
St Patrick’s Day Science STEM Activity – Four Leaf Clover & Shamrock Math Game
This St Patrick’s Day science and math game is a hands-on STEM challenge where kids design and test a four leaf clover flying disc while exploring probability with shamrock math / leprechaun math Students complete the building and testing with physical materials, then use Google Slides for data collection, design analysis, and extensions. This approach keeps hands-on learning at the center while using digital tools for deeper thinking. ➡️ How the St Patrick’s Day Science & Math Game Works:K
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
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
3rd-6th Grade STEM Units Mini Golf, Marble Maze, and Cardboard Arcade PBL Gifted
Bring STEM learning to life with this hands-on Project-Based Learning (PBL) Bundle! Students will design, build, and test their own Mini Golf Course, Cardboard Arcade Games, and Marble Mazes while exploring engineering, friction, force, geometry, and simple machines in a fun and engaging way. Perfect for gifted and talented classrooms, summer school, end-of-year enrichment, STEM clubs, or project-based learning environments, this bundle provides everything you need to guide your students thr
3rd - 7th
Engineering
Ancient Chinese Lantern STEM Challenge
Light up learning by creating a circuit to place in your Ancient Chinese Lantern in this engaging STEM Challenge! Students will design and build a lantern using a variety of materials while exploring how electrical energy flows through a simple circuit. Using materials such as batteries, conductive tape, and LED lights, students will create a working lantern that combines creativity, engineering, and hands-on science. Throughout the challenge, students will test different materials and designs,
3rd - 6th
Ancient History, Engineering, Other (Science)
Lego Mindstorms STEM Sprint – Spike Prime Engineering Preview | Grade 4
In the Theme Park Imagineers Lego Mindstorms Preview flex sprint, students become robotics engineers for the first time as they unbox, inventory, build, and program a simple Lego Mindstorms Spike Prime robot — exploring the intelligent hub, motors, and sensors that will power advanced robotics challenges in Grade 5. Set inside the Theme Park Imagineers narrative, this flex-week sprint gives Grade 4 students a curiosity-first first encounter with the Spike Prime platform in a low-stakes, high-ene
4th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Robotics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Engineering Design Process Digital Breakout Digital Escape for STEM Review
Do you want to introduce or review the engineering design process in an engaging and fun way? This digital breakout activity, similar to an escape room but without the need for physical locks, does just that! Students do not need any prior knowledge about engineering or the EDP to do this breakout, though it can be used as a review. In this resource, students will: Learn about the engineering design process (5 slides of informational text)Solve 6 digital puzzles related to the EDP (a variety of
4th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
Day Before Thanksgiving Break Activities - November STEM, Science & SEL Fall Fun
Day Before Thanksgiving Break Activities – Thanksgiving SEL, STEM & Science (Google Slides™) Designed for Google Slides™, these Thanksgiving STEM challenges are perfect to reinforce social emotional goals as kids collaborate, problem-solve, and think creatively while exploring teamwork and real-world problem-solving. What Kids Will Build & ExploreStudents work in partners or small groups to design and build Thanksgiving-themed devices that connect to the experiences of the Pilgrims and Native
3rd - 6th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Three Little Pigs STEM Activity Fairy Tale Force & Motion Science Engineering
The Three Little Pigs is the *perfect* fairy tale to tie into STEM! Try this structure STEM activity where the story takes a slightly different twist than the classic tale. Students will follow the engineering design process while exploring force and motion to create a house for the wolf! Students will follow the engineering design process in an age-appropriate way using the steps Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, Improve. ⭐ A New House for Wolf ⭐ Your students will help the three little pigs crea
K - 3rd
Engineering
CCSS, NGSS
1.MD.A.2
, 2.MD.A.1
, RL.1.3
+10
STEM Activities Challenges Engineering Design Process STEM Career Exploration
The best variety of low prep STEM activities you'll find! These 20 STEM and STEAM activities can be completed with readily available materials and minimal prep - you can even use these for sub plans! Students will get hands-on exploring different STEM careers with these activities. Each activity is designed to take about one class period however the activity can span across two class periods to give ample time for redesigns and re-testing, or for a repeat challenge using different materials. Th
3rd - 8th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+4
June STEM Activities - Design a Waterpark Slide - EOY or Summer STEM Challenge
Looking for a hands-on June STEM Activities to keep your 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade students engaged at the end of the year? This exciting engineering challenge gets students designing, building, testing, and improving a water slide while exploring forces, motion, gravity, friction, potential energy, and kinetic energy. Perfect for May, June, July, summer school, STEM camp, makerspace, or end of year science activities, this low-prep resource gives students a fun way to apply problem-solving
3rd - 6th
Engineering
Bridge Building STEM Challenge: Build the Strongest Bridge Activity
This super fun Bridge Building STEM Challenge will get your students excited and engaged to work together to plan, create and test a bridge that can hold over 100 coins! The Build the Strongest Bridge Activity materials are delivered on beautifully presented Google Slides or Docs. There is a comprehensive teacher guide to help you plan and deliver this activity. I have included detailed Google Slides for your students, with instructions and photos of the challenge, and tips for success, and intr
2nd - 6th
Engineering, Physical Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Roller Coasters: The Science Behind the Thrill STEM Project
🎢 Roller Coasters: The Science Behind the Thrill | Reading Comprehension + STEM Lab ChallengeLooking for an engaging, meaningful, and low-prep end-of-year science activity? This roller coaster-themed resource combines science literacy with hands-on engineering to create an unforgettable learning experience for your students!Students will begin by exploring the science behind roller coasters through an engaging nonfiction reading passage that introduces key concepts such as gravitational potenti
5th - 8th
Engineering, Other (Science), Physical Science
January February Challenge: 100th Day of School STEM Bridge Building Activity
Celebrate the 100th Day of School with this super fun STEM Bridge Building Activity! Whether this day falls in January or February, your students will be excited and engaged to work together to plan, create and test a bridge that can hold 100 coins! All materials are delivered on beautifully presented Google Slides or Docs. There is a comprehensive teacher guide to help you plan and deliver this activity. I have included detailed Google Slides for your students, with instructions and photos of
2nd - 6th
Engineering, Physical Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Christmas STEAM & Winter STEAM | Reindeer STEM Activity & Winter Holiday Game
The Reindeer Relay Christmas STEM Challenge is a festive day before winter break activity that combines creativity, engineering, and teamwork! This digital Google Slides™ version engages kids in Christmas SEL and STEM learning as they design and test reindeer antlers for a fun classroom relay game. Students apply problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills while exploring concepts like balance, stability, and structure. Along the way, they’ll practice critical thinking, creativity
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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