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Fun Halloween Early Finishers, Sub Plans, Morning Work - STEM Improv Activity
Halloween STEM Improv is an engaging Halloween STEM activity perfect for Halloween science or STEM sub plans, early finishers, morning meeting activities, warm ups, and October STEM stations. With 336 possible design combinations, students stretch their imagination, practice problem-solving, and develop planning skills -- all in a no-prep format that works for any October science or STEM lesson. ➡️ How It WorksStudents randomly select an Object, Material, and Function from Halloween-themed
3rd - 6th
Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
Day Before Thanksgiving Break Activity Sub Plans & Morning Work Fall STEM Improv
Fall STEM Improv – No-Prep STEM Activity for Morning Slides, Sub Plans & Fall Brain Teasers. Looking for a fun, no-prep way to keep kids thinking critically before Thanksgiving break? Fall STEM Improv is the ultimate flexible activity for fall morning slides, Thanksgiving sub plans, Fun Friday brain teasers, and day-before-Thanksgiving break activities. With 336 creative design combinations, kids use imagination, reasoning, and communication skills — no materials required! It’s perfect for bus
3rd - 6th
Engineering
Also included in: STEM Activities for Centers and Sub Plans | 4 Seasons STEM Improv
Halloween Early Finishers, Sub Plans, Fun Morning Work - October Science & STEM
Halloween Quick Build STEM Challenges are quick, flexible, and low-prep making them perfect for October Morning Work or Warm Ups, Sub Plans, Centers, Early Finishers Activities & Choice Boards. Students will love building spooky creations like a spider catcher, a bat branch, and a throne of bones, all while practicing critical thinking, problem-solving, and STEM skills. Activities Overview:A Quick Build in STEM is like a “quick write” in ELA. Students pick a challenge and rapidly draft and build
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Math
Solving Real world Problems POKER FACE Science Game - No Prep Grade 3 Review
Get the best Poker Hand to win with POKER FACE!POKER FACE is a No Prep Science game where students get to draw a card from the deck for their poker hand when they answer questions correctly. Beware though, if you get the answer wrong, the other team gets to draw a card from your hand. The game is playable with the whole class together, or you can play it as small groups. The game includes 20 questions and the answers are included. This version is Elementary Science, Grade 3, Solving Real world P
2nd - 4th
Basic Principles, Engineering
Also included in: 11 POKER FACE Science Games - Engineering - No Prep Grade 3 Review
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Pathfinder: An Intro to Problem Solving ["An Inventor's Ideas"]
Many gifted kids are filled to the brim with ideas, but they have no idea what to do with them. Help them work through the invention process with this interactive activity. Everything you need is packaged in one Slides presentation, including a teacher guide, activities, hyperlinks, etc. This Pathfinder pairs with “What Do You Do with an Idea?” by Kobi Yamada. It's designed for gifted upper elementary students but can be used with all ages and abilities.
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Other (Arts)
Also included in: BUNDLE: Gifted Education Pathfinders [SEL]
Weather & Climate Reading Comprehension + STEM Severe Weather Reports and Graphs
Make science and reading work together—without adding more prep. This Weather & Climate bundle combines meaningful reading comprehension, real-world data collection, and hands-on STEM challenges to help 2nd-grade students truly understand weather, climate, and severe weather. Students read, discuss, observe, build, test, and reflect—connecting science concepts to literacy in a way that feels purposeful and engaging. This bundle includes:✔ A complete Weather & Climate Reading Comprehension
2nd
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Reading
CCSS, NGSS
RI.2.1
, RI.2.2
, RI.2.3
+5
Design Thinking SPRINT Challenge
Students will have the opportunity to work in groups Students will need to choose a Team that is being represented in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Students will research the team’s current facilities and complete each scenario within the handout, the handout will focus on: Sustainability AccessibilityCommunity Use Fan Engagement Technology
5th - 12th, Higher Education
Engineering, Environment, Speaking & Listening
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
52 STEM Activities with Spring, End of School Year & Summer STEM Challenges
Super-charge your STEM class with 52 high-engagement, critical thinking, problem-solving, NGSS-aligned challenges to take you through the entire year! Modifications are included to make these activities engaging and challenging for students in grades 2 - 8. The basic idea: Students work in partners or groups against criteria & constraints lists and use a combination of science, engineering, math, and technology skills to design and build solutions to problems. Each challenge includes a video wa
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
STEM Challenges: Year-Round Mega Bundle Digital VERSION
Super-charge your STEM class with 52 high-engagement, critical thinking, problem-solving, NGSS-aligned challenges to take you through the entire year! Modifications are included to make these activities engaging and challenging for students in grades 2 - 8. (Note: Two of the 52 challenges are included in bonus file.) The basic premise: Students work in partners or groups against criteria & constraints lists and use a combination of science, engineering, math, and technology skills to design and
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Math, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
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)
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
After Winter Break Winter STEM Challenge Activity - Print & Digital Bundle
Winter STEM challenges are a powerful way to channel student energy into focused, hands-on problem solving. The Frosted Forest STEM Challenge blends geometry, engineering, and critical thinking into an engaging design task that works for a wide range of grade levels. In this challenge, students work in partners or small groups to design the iciest tree possible using triangular icicles and a clear set of criteria and constraints. The result is a highly engaging STEM activity that feels playful
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Geometry
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
STEM Bell Ringers | Makerspace Curriculum & Creative Thinking Activities
STEM bell ringers for makerspace curriculum and creative thinking activities. Includes 50 no-prep STEM challenges designed to build problem-solving, collaboration, and creativity through hands-on tasks.Start your day with Building Thinking Classroom STEM bell ringers designed for creative morning work activities that actually get students thinking.This resource includes 50 no-prep STEM challenges based on books, giving students daily opportunities to build critical thinking, collaboration, creat
1st - 3rd
Art, Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
Spider Web STEM Spooky Science Halloween Activity for Stations & Early Finishers
The Creature Catcher Spider Web STEM Challenge is the perfect blend of spooky science and hands-on engineering. Students work in teams to design a device to capture as many “creatures” as possible. Many choose to build spider webs, but when left open-ended, you’ll see creative designs that go far beyond webs! This resource includes both printable handouts and a digital Google Slides™ version, making it easy to use for in-person classes, sub days, or paperless classrooms. And if your school d
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Back to School STEM Challenge - Apples Aloft 1:1 PAPERLESS
This back-to-school STEM / STEAM Challenge brings the joy back to your classroom with collaborative, hands-on, brain-busting work (disguised as fun)! The basic premise: Individually or in partners/groups, students will design and build the tallest tower possible using symbols of the back-to-school season: apples and school supplies! This challenge is also great for any time of year, but especially in the fall when learning about apples, Johnny Appleseed, or Sir Isaac Newton! Note: This version
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Measurement, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+6
Back to School STEM Challenge - Apple Wrecking Ball - Team Building Paperless
This back-to-school STEM / STEAM Challenge brings the joy back to your classroom with collaborative, hands-on, brain-busting work (disguised as fun)! This is a great intro to Newton’s Third Law of Motion, which is part of 3rd and middle school NGSS standards! (3PS2-1, MS-PS2-1, and MS-PS2-2) The basic premise: Individually or in partners/groups, students will design and build an apple wrecking ball built for annihilation! • Students will set up marker “bowling pins” and try to knock down as many
2nd - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Back to School STEM Challenge: Apples A-head 1:1 PAPERLESS
This back-to-school STEM / STEAM Challenge brings the joy back to your classroom with collaborative, hands-on, brain-busting work (disguised as fun)! The basic premise: In groups, students will design and build a wearable device to balance an apple on their heads, which they will use to participate in an Apples A-head relay race. – Students will design their headwear in groups, but each will make his/her own (to minimize any lice concerns). They can decide as a team, and based on available mate
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+6
Ghosts in the Graveyard - October Science STEM Activity Halloween Early Finisher
Bring October science to life with the Ghosts in the Graveyard STEM Challenge, a spooky science activity that teaches pulleys, problem-solving, and teamwork. This digital version for Google Slides™ makes it easy to use in 1:1 and paperless classrooms, perfect for October STEM activities, Halloween early finishers, centers or classroom party alternatives.In this engaging October STEM activity, students work in teams to design a pulley system that transports cotton ball “ghosts” from the ground
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Back to School STEM Challenge: Apples Afar 1:1 PAPERLESS
This back-to-school STEM / STEAM Challenge brings the joy back to your classroom with collaborative, hands-on, brain-busting work (disguised as fun)! Of course, this challenge is also great for any time of year, but especially in the fall when learning about apples, Johnny Appleseed, or Sir Isaac Newton! The basic premise: Individually or in partners/groups, students will design and build a cantilever to suspend an apple as far away from a desk’s edge as possible. Note: This version is for use w
2nd - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+6
Back to School STEM Challenge: Apple Ally 1:1 PAPERLESS
This back-to-school STEM / STEAM Challenge brings the joy back to your classroom with collaborative, hands-on, brain-busting work (disguised as fun)! The basic premise: In partners/groups, students will design and build an apple catcher to keep falling apples from hitting the ground. Plus, this is a great intro to forces and interactions and Newton’s three laws of motion, which are part of 3rd and middle school NGSS standards! (3PS2-1, MS-PS2-1, and MS-PS2-2) This challenge is also great for any
2nd - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+6
Spring STEM Activity - Bean Bind Print and Digital Bundle
Looking for an Easter or spring STEM / STEAM activity sure to keep your kids engaged in collaborative, fun critical thinking & problem solving? The basic premise:Due to equipment malfunctioning at the bean factory, several types of beans are all mixed-up, putting the Easter Bunny in a bind! Individually or in partners/groups, students will design and build a device to sort the jelly beans from the mixed-up beans. (You can skip the story if it's too cutesy for your kids, or if you want to avoid E
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
February STEM Activities – Valentine’s SEL & Social Emotional Learning Digital
Looking for February STEM activities that build Valentine’s SEL and social emotional learning? This digital Valentine STEM resource uses hands-on problem solving, measurement, and collaboration to support social skills, teamwork, and math thinking in a structured way. Designed specifically for Google Slides, this paperless resource is ideal for Valentine’s Day stations, morning meeting, SEL blocks, early finishers, or February STEM activities when you want meaningful engagement without cutt
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
STEM Catapult Escape Room |Engineering Design Challenge |Forces &Motion Activity
Struggling to find a fun, no-prep STEM activity that keeps your students engaged while teaching engineering design, force & motion, and problem-solving skills?This Easter Catapult STEM Escape Room is the perfect solution! Instead of boring worksheets, your students will dive into an exciting Easter-themed STEM challenge where they must help the Easter Bunny build a working catapult to launch eggs over a castle wall. Through this interactive STEM Activity Catapult Escape Room, students will
3rd - 5th
Engineering, Other (Science)
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