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VEX IQ Gen 2 Introduction to building and coding | VEXcode Blocks Activities
Looking for engaging, low-prep activities to teach beginning building and coding with VEX IQ (Gen 2)? Are you yourself new to robotics and not sure where to start? This 3 day lesson is perfect for busy classrooms, tech clubs/teams, or tech-focused learning days! Students will code using VEXcode Blocks and build using the VEX IQ Gen 2 kit. This activity is a great introduction to the building materials and using the VEXcode Blocks with it. Students Will Learn to:Write and run a basic program u
5th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Robotics
Winter Holiday Interactive Design Project- Canva, Scratch & Makey Makey
🎅❄️ Winter Holiday STEM Design Project – Canva + Scratch + Makey Makey 🎨💻 Bring winter creativity and coding together! This engaging Winter Holiday STEM Design Project gets your students designing, coding, and engineering interactive holiday creations using Canva, Scratch, and Makey Makey!Students will design a holiday-themed image, then code interactive sounds in Scratch, and finally connect their projects with Makey Makey for a fun, hands-on STEAM experience! Perfect for upper eleme
4th - 7th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Graphic Arts
STEM Engineering Robotics Class Club Certificate Awards Google Slides
STEM & Robotics Student Awards – Google Slides Edition Celebrate Your Innovators, Engineers, and Creative Problem-SolversYour STEM, robotics, or makerspace students work hard all year—designing, building, coding, and problem-solving their way to success. Now you can recognize their achievements in a fun, personalized, and professional way with these 53 unique award titles designed specifically for computer technology, STEM, robotics, and engineering-focused classes or clubs. Get them today a
3rd - 6th
Classroom Community, Engineering, Robotics
Bucket Filler Activities - 3 STEM Challenges & Computer Science Activity
Whether you are looking for a back to school bucket filling activity or a hands-on way to introduce or reinforce this classroom kindness concept, your students will complete 3 STEM challenges and a computer science activity (unplugged or digital with Google Slides). These activities are able to be completed in the classroom or in a distance learning environment. While STEM is better if completed in teams, these activities may be done alone by students as well. This a a great back to school act
1st - 5th
Engineering, Science
Robotics & Coding Basics TRASHKETBALL Science Game - No Prep Grade 5 Review
Let’s score points with Trashketball!3 or more teams race to answer each question!!Trashketball is a No Prep Science game where students take shots to score points based on how quickly they answered the questions, but only if they are correct! The game is playable with the whole class together, or you can play it as small groups. There are 20 questions and answers are included. This version is Elementary Science, Grade 5, Robotics & Coding Basics It is a digital resource, no printouts required.
4th - 6th
Engineering, General Science, Robotics
Robotics & Coding Basics VERY UNFAIR GAME - No Prep Grade 5 Science Review
This game is VERY UNFAIR and the kids love it! The Very Unfair Game is a No Prep Science review game where students earn points for answering correctly, but the points can be positive or negative, and can be assigned to your team or your opponents’ team! And to make it the VERY Unfair Game, if you get the answer wrong, then the opposing team gets to assign the points to any team they choose. The goal is to have the score the closest to zero at the end of the game. The game is playable with the
4th - 6th
Engineering, General Science, Robotics
Also included in: 10 VERY UNFAIR Science Games - Computer Science - Grade 5 No Prep Review
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
10 Quick STEM Challenges for Groups Low-Prep Teamwork Tasks with Simple Supplies
Looking for quick, hands-on STEM activities that get your students thinking, building, and collaborating — without breaking the bank or taking hours to prep? This set of 10 Fast & Fun STEM Challenges is perfect for upper elementary and middle school students working in groups of 4! Each challenge takes just 10 minutes, uses common classroom supplies (like paper clips, index cards, tape, and tennis balls), and sparks critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork. ✅ What’s Included: 10 unique
1st - 8th
Classroom Community, Engineering, General Science
LEGO Building Brick Challenges
Get your students building with LEGO Building Challenges. Features: 19 Editable LEGO Challenge cards/posters to get your students started.Digital resource that can be posted for students to view from computer.-Suggested to use in-class for STEAM/STEM stations or centers. -Use as a poster, laminated booklet, place at LEGO table/board/LEGO bin etc. -Can incorporate Flipgrid as a technology piece so that students may share with you what they have designed/built during their class period.
PreK - 12th
Engineering, For All Subjects
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
Candy Cane Day Activity - Day Before Winter Break Activity Christmas SEL Science
This Candy Cane Day Activity is the perfect Day Before Winter Break Activity to mix Christmas SEL and Christmas Science in one fun lesson! In this Christmas STEM & SEL challenge, kids design and build a safe package to “mail” candy canes without breaking them. It’s a creative, collaborative activity that blends science, engineering, and social-emotional learning as students test designs, communicate ideas, and reflect on their process. This version is made for Google Slides™ and perfect fo
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Apple Basket Drop STEM Challenge | Fall STEM Activity for Grades 2–5
Engage your students this fall with a hands-on Apple Basket Drop STEM Challenge!Designed for Grades 2–5, this fun and simple engineering task challenges students to build a basket that can catch and cushion a falling “apple” (ball or small object) — without letting it bounce out! This printable and presentation-ready activity is perfect for back-to-school, fall units, or STEM Fridays. It encourages teamwork, problem-solving, and creative design through the Engineering Design Process: Ask, Im
2nd - 5th
Classroom Community, Engineering, General Science
Also included in: Seasonal STEM Challenge Bundle | August - December (Grades 2–5)
Floating Device Summer STEM Activity and Buoyancy End of the Year Challenge
Looking for a hands-on June STEM Activity to keep your 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade students engaged at the end of the year? This fun buoyancy STEM challenge gets students designing, building, testing, and improving a floatie that can hold a doll without sinking. Perfect for May, June, July, summer school, STEM camp, makerspace, or end of year science activities, this low-prep resource helps students explore sinking, floating, buoyancy, engineering design, and problem-solving in a memorable way
2nd - 5th
Engineering
STEM Team Building Activities Brainstorming Intro to STEAM Skills Challenge
Start off the year by reviewing STEM SKILLS. This STEM activity will review the skill of BRAINSTORMING. Students will complete a task, plus encourage discussion questions! Tie in SEL too! This is a great whole group lesson that is printable & digital. ⭐GET ALL 5 SKILLS: Brainstorming, Teamwork, Interest & Talents, Communication & Growth Mindset. All are included in THIS BUNDLE.Brainstorming is an important part of any STEM activity – and not just STEM! Brainstorming allows students to gener
1st - 4th
Engineering
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
How to Catch a Leprechaun STEM Activity Leprechaun Trap St Patrick’s Day Science
Bring St Patrick’s Day science to life with this engaging How to Catch a Leprechaun STEM activity, designed around a classic leprechaun trap project with Google Slides support. In this hands-on leprechaun trap STEM activity, kids design and build a trap capable of catching a tricky leprechaun using simple materials and clear engineering constraints. Google Slides are used for planning, data collection, design analysis, and reflection, making this a flexible option for classrooms that want di
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
February Theme Virtual MakerSpace STEAM Room
This Slides file has 6 February-themed STEAM activities for students to complete - they click on the item from the bookcase and it links them to the activity. Then, they click on the laptop to go to your FlipGrid (you'll need to add your link to the image) to record a video or screen recording of their creation. The February-themed activities are: -Conversation Hearts Candy Experiment -Valentine's Cupcake Baking Activity -Valentine Lite Brite -Lego weight-bearing bridge creation -Scratch block c
2nd - 7th
Engineering, Performing Arts, Science
St. Patrick’s Day Science Fun St Patricks Day STEM Activity - St Patty's Day
Bring meaningful St. Patrick’s Day science and STEM into your classroom with this hands-on March STEM challenge activity, with Google Slides. In St. Pat's Snake Snatcher, kids design and build devices to safely remove “snakes” from Ireland, inspired by the legend of St. Patrick. Students complete the building and testing with physical materials, then use Google Slides to record results, analyze designs, and reflect on improvements. This resource works especially well for St Patrick’s Day STE
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+6
Would You Rather Questions | Thanksgiving & Fall Morning Slides This or That
Start your November mornings with engaging, low-prep Would You Rather Thanksgiving and This or That fall morning slides! These fun, interactive prompts are perfect for morning meetings, brain breaks, or community-building discussions in 1st-3rd grade. Students love sharing their opinions while practicing critical thinking and communication skills—and you’ll love having an easy, ready-to-use Thanksgiving morning activity that keeps your classroom calm, connected, and focused. ❤️ Why Teac
1st - 3rd
Classroom Community, Engineering, Writing
CCSS, NGSS
W.2.1
, K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
Flow Charts Create-A-Poster
My Create-A-Poster series takes several Engineering/STEM skills and turns them into a project for students to create a poster/infographic that teaches that skill to the reader. The Create-A-Poster project is a great way to assess student understanding of the skill. These projects are also very easy to drop in the lesson plan for sub days! I was so thankful I had these in my Sub Day Library a few years ago when my husband and I were in the ER and needed something quick and easy for me yet meaning
5th - 12th, Higher Education
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
NGSS
HS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-1
Technical Drawings Create-A-Poster
My Create-A-Poster series takes several Engineering/STEM skills and turns them into a project for students to create a poster/infographic that teaches that skill to the reader. The Create-A-Poster project is a great way to assess student understanding of the skill. These projects are also very easy to drop in the lesson plan for sub days! I was so thankful I had these in my Sub Day Library a few years ago when my husband and I were in the ER and needed something quick and easy for me yet meaning
5th - 12th, Higher Education
Engineering, Robotics
NGSS
MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
Multimeter Create A Poster Project
My Create-A-Poster series takes several Engineering/STEM skills and turns them into a project for students to create a poster/infographic that teaches that skill to the reader. The Create-A-Poster project is a great way to assess student understanding of the skill. These projects are also very easy to drop in the lesson plan for sub days! I was so thankful I had these in my Sub Day Library a few years ago when my husband and I were in the ER and needed something quick and easy for me yet meaning
5th - 12th, Higher Education
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Physics
NGSS
MS-ETS1-1
Logic Gates Create-A-Poster
My Create-A-Poster series takes several Engineering/STEM skills and turns them into a project for students to create a poster/infographic that teaches that skill to the reader. The Create-A-Poster project is a great way to assess student understanding of the skill. These projects are also very easy to drop in the lesson plan for sub days! I was so thankful I had these in my Sub Day Library a few years ago when my husband and I were in the ER and needed something quick and easy for me yet meaning
5th - 12th, Higher Education
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Other (Math)
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
Circuits Create-A-Poster
My Create-A-Poster series takes several Engineering/STEM skills and turns them into a project for students to create a poster/infographic that teaches that skill to the reader. The Create-A-Poster project is a great way to assess student understanding of the skill. These projects are also very easy to drop in the lesson plan for sub days! I was so thankful I had these in my Sub Day Library a few years ago when my husband and I were in the ER and needed something quick and easy for me yet meaning
5th - 12th, Higher Education
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Physics
NGSS
MS-ETS1-1
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