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No Prep End of the Year STEM Activity Paper Airplane Engineering Design Process
This is the paper airplane STEM activity you are looking for! This low prep paper engineering challenge is EASY to implement and a fun force and motion exploration. ✅ This activity can be used with ANY grade (students will need to be able to fold and crease paper). It's an excellent fine motor skills activity and always produces surprising results. If you are learning about force and motion or measurement, this challenge is perfect for you! ✅ What You'll Get ✅ Challenge PosterDescription and te
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Physics
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Math Activity Engineering Design Process Career Pi Day Area of Circle STEM STEAM
This math STEM activity with a career focus (packaging engineer) is perfect for Pi Day or any time! In this hands-on paper engineering and math challenge, students will be packaging engineers for the day as they determine the best arrangement for a set of circles in the various packages! This 2D STEM challenge is a scaled-down, paper version of what real packaging engineers must accomplish with 3D objects and products. This activity ties in well to Pi Day because the objects are all circles! In
2nd - 12th
Applied Math, Engineering
CCSS
4.MD.A.3
, 6.RP.A.1
, 6.RP.A.3
+4
No Prep STEM Activity for STEM Sub Plans or Early Finishers Science Sub Plans
#SizzlingSTEM 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 nu
2nd - 5th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
St. Patrick's Day STEM Activity Challenge Design Leprechaun Trap Simple Machines
STEM activity for St. Patrick's day for upper elementary and middle school! STEM goes digital in this stop animation project where students will trap a leprechaun with simple machines! This St. Patrick's Day animation ties together a classic holiday favorite, the leprechaun trap, with an important science pillar, simple machines (one of the best ways to teach about force and motion). Pair it with a Read Aloud! This is the perfect activity to try after reading How to Catch a Leprechaun by Adam W
3rd - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-1
STEM Challenge Task Cards Activity Winter Digital Building Early Finishers
You don't need any building bricks for these digital design challenges (though your students can build a physical model if you do have them available). Not only are these satisfying to build digitally, your students will hone a variety of tech skills while completing colorful and fun designs. Please note the video preview shows the summer set, which is similar. What You'll Get10 Standard Building Brick Challenges (choose from outline included or advanced, NO outline included). This set has a wi
2nd - 6th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
Engineering Design Process Slides Worksheets & Easy STEM Challenge Activities
This Introduction to STEM and the Engineering Design Process PowerPoint presentation can be used to teach students about what STEM is, help them understand how the Engineering Design Process works, and have them experience working on STEM challenges with their peers. The 27-slide Introduction to STEM and the Engineering Design Process PowerPoint presentation contains the following: A slide for the title5 slides on what STEM is7 slides on skills developed by STEM2 slides on the importance of ST
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Science
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 Introduction Activities Booklet STEAM worksheets First Day Guidance Lessons
Are you looking for a way to introduce STEM to your class? This STEM introduction booklet is the perfect resource! Discuss the importance of science, technology, engineering, art, math, and the design process. The booklet is available in both English and Spanish, and it can be used in Google Slides or as a printable PDF. This booklet is a great way to start an open discussion with your students about STEM. It can help them to understand the different components of STEM and how they all work toge
2nd - 5th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
CCSS, NGSS
W.1.5
, W.1.8
, W.2.8
+8
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
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
Sled STEM Challenge Low Prep Friction Force and Motion STEM Activity Winter
In this force and motion STEM challenge, students will use the engineering design process to create a fast or s l o w sled. If you are studying force and motion or how friction can affect force and motion, this challenge is the perfect low-prep hands-on activity! *If you would like to make this into a holiday or Christmas challenge, you can call it Santa's sleigh! All other design criteria are the same. Students can even draw and color a "Santa" of their own to put on their sleigh. You will
1st - 10th
Engineering
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+4
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
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
STEM Journal Digital Version Engineering Design Process Project Portfolio
A digital STEM Journal / Notebook you can use with any challenge! This is a digital version for use with Google Drive™, so please only purchase if you have the resources to use it (computers/laptops/tablets, etc. and Internet access). If you have a Google classroom, this is a great way to gain technology fluency while building an e-portfolio of student work. What You'll GetInstructions on using the resource, with examples (10 pages): Also includes instructions for using with Microsoft OneDrive.
3rd - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
Engineering Design Process PowerPoint & Google Slides - Introduction to STEAM
Introduce your students to the Engineering Design Process and STEAM with this PowerPoint or Google Slides presentation. Students will gain a better understanding of how the Engineering Design Process works and prepare them for STEAM challenges with their peers. * This is the STEAM version of my Introduction to STEM and the Engineering Design Process PowerPoint.UPDATE: Link to Google Slides version added. - September 7, 2021The 30-slide PowerPoint presentation contains the following: A slide
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Science
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
STEM Activities for the first day of school STEAM Challenges Getting to know you
Start off the year by reviewing STEM SKILLS. This STEM Activity will review the terms interests & talents. Students will get to know themselves by figuring out what their interests, talents & hobbies are. This is a great whole group lesson that is printable & digital. When people hear the word “talent,” they often think of an artistic area of expression such as drawing or playing a musical instrument. We also refer to people as being talented athletes or talented in science. Most expert
1st - 4th
Engineering
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
Cardboard Arcade STEM Project Cardboard Engineering Caine's 4th-8th grade Gifted
STEM Cardboard Arcade Project | PBL | Simple Machines | Caine’s Arcade Inspired Looking for a high-engagement STEM project that blends engineering, creativity, collaboration, and real-world problem solving? Inspired by Caine’s Arcade, this Cardboard Arcade Project-Based Learning (PBL) unit challenges students to design and build their own cardboard arcade or carnival game using at least one simple machine! Perfect for STEM classrooms, gifted and talented programs, summer school, or any
3rd - 6th
Engineering
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
Christmas in Australia - Christmas STEM Low Prep Challenges - December STEM
Looking for engaging and educational Christmas STEM activities to keep your students learning during the busy holiday season? This fun and festive Christmas STEM challenge brings a warm-weather twist to your December plans with Surfboard for Santa – a Christmas in Australia STEM activity your students will love! In this hands-on challenge, students in 2nd through 5th grade will design and build a surfboard for Santa using drinking straws and plastic wrap - or any materials you choose. Then,
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Science
3D Printing Project Makerspace Activities How to 3D print Introduction Planter
Looking for a fun 3D printing project?? Haven't used the printer in your room yet? This starter kit will get your students to understand the vocabulary related to 3D printing, along with creating a planter! Includes a digital slideshow & grading assessments. A slideshow is also included to introduce 3D printing to your students. Everything is ready to go and digital! Your students will brainstorm & design a planter to grow a plant in! Google Forms is a simple and easy way to collect infor
3rd - 6th
Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+1
STEM Activities & Makerspace | Choice Boards PreK Kindergarten 1st Grade
Engage your primary students with STEM! It is often thought that STEM activities are only for older and advanced learners, but this can’t be further from the truth. STEM activities are for everyone. These STEM Activities & MakerSpace Choice Boards for PreK, Kindergarten and 1st Grade was created to encourage little ones, pre-readers, and students with special needs to think creatively, work to the best of their ability, complete their work on time, and build using the engineering design process
PreK - 1st
Engineering
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
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