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MATH Graham Cracker House STEM Project with Differentiation.
Have you ever wondered why the size of graham crackers keep getting smaller? Did you know the boxes are also getting smaller? And yet, the crackers are more expensive. How much smaller? How much more expensive? We will explore this in class. MATH. Engineering? Why do homebuilders use triangles to construct homes? We will explore this too. Powdered sugar will be our glue, and graham crackers will be the building material. Students will use candy and other foods (like pretzels, coconut, etc)
3rd - 10th
Engineering, Math
St Patrick’s Day Science STEM – Four Leaf Clover, Leprechaun, Shamrock Math Fun
This print and digital St Patrick’s Day activities bundle includes five engaging STEM challenges built around a leprechaun trap project, four leaf clover probability / shamrock math, and gold coin engineering challenges. Kids build, test, and revise designs using simple materials, then use printable handouts or Google Slides to record data, analyze results, and extend their thinking. These activities go beyond worksheets and crafts while still feeling festive and approachable for March.
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
How to Catch a Leprechaun STEM Activity Leprechaun Trap St Patrick’s Day Science
Bring St. Patrick’s Day science into your classroom with this engaging How to Catch a Leprechaun STEM activity, built around a hands-on leprechaun trap project with both printable materials and Google Slides support. In this leprechaun trap STEM activity, kids design, build, test, and improve a trap capable of catching a tricky leprechaun. Students complete the building using simple classroom materials, then use printable handouts or Google Slides to plan designs, record results, analyze out
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Fun Christmas Science STEM Math - Snowman Reindeer Candy Cane Winter Activities
Get ready for December winter activities, engaging Christmas STEM activities, fun Christmas science, and winter math all in one bundle! This Winter Activities Christmas STEM pack includes five creative engineering projects, perfect for before or after winter break activities that keep kids learning, building, and problem-solving through the holidays. From building a towering snowman, to racing reindeer, to rescuing candy canes, along the way they’ll practice communication, collaboration, cri
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Other (Science)
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Leprechaun Trap STEM St Patrick’s Day Science - Trap a Leprechaun STEM Activity
Bring St Patrick’s Day science to life with this engaging leprechaun trap STEM activity, designed to pair perfectly with How to Catch a Leprechaun. In this hands-on leprechaun trap project, kids use creativity, problem solving, and engineering skills to design and build a trap capable of catching a tricky leprechaun. With the added structure of a Leprechaun Lore List and clear design constraints, this activity goes beyond a simple craft and becomes a meaningful St Patrick’s Day STEM challe
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Thanksgiving Science & STEM Fall Activity - Pilgrims & Native Americans Shelters
Fall Activities – Thanksgiving Science & STEM Shelter Challenge with Pilgrims & Native Americans - Wampanoag. Keep kids learning and creating with this hands-on Thanksgiving science and November STEM activity shelter challenge! Perfect for your fall activities lineup, this project blends engineering, history, and teamwork as kids design and build shelters to protect Pilgrims and Wampanoag people from harsh November weather. The Thanksgiving STEM Challenge:Working individually or in groups, kids
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Back to School After Winter Break Activity - Fun Winter STEM Challenge Activity
Re-engage students after winter break or fill the week before Christmas break with meaningful learning! This Winter STEM activity is the perfect mix of creativity, engineering, and geometry practice, ideal for back from winter break, January STEM projects, or even a day before winter break activity. ❄️ Frosted Forest STEM Challenge OverviewIn this challenge, students design and build the iciest tree in the frosted forest by constructing branches and attaching triangular icicles. It’s a f
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Geometry, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Thanksgiving Science & STEM - Fun Thanksgiving Game - Turkey Race Fall Activity
Fall Thanksgiving Science Activity: A fun twist on The Great Turkey Race as students help save the turkeys using Thanksgiving Science and STEM! In this Thanksgiving game, kids design and build a way to safely move a turkey — either horizontally across a distance or vertically from a drop point. (Think turkey zip lines or parachutes!)It’s the perfect blend of Thanksgiving STEM, physics, and hands-on problem-solving to keep kids learning through November. Plan a Turkey Race or Save the Turkey Esc
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Snowman Science Winter STEM SEL – Fun Back to School After Winter Break Activity
Get ready to re-engage your class with a Snowman Science Winter STEM SEL challenge that’s perfect for back to school after winter break! This hands-on activity combines science, engineering, math, and social-emotional learning as kids design and build the tallest snowman possible. It’s the ideal after winter break activity or day before break project to get everyone collaborating, problem-solving, and having fun while learning. Designed for both printable and digital (Google Slides™) formats,
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Pilgrims and Native Americans - Day Before Thanksgiving Break Activity STEM SEL
Pilgrims and Native Americans – Day Before Thanksgiving Break STEM & SEL Activity (Print + Digital Bundle) Looking for day before Thanksgiving break activities that are hands-on, collaborative, and meaningful? In this Thanksgiving science and STEM challenge kids to design and build shelters to protect Pilgrims and Native Americans from wind, rain, and snow, blending creativity, history, and engineering in one unforgettable project. Perfect for Thanksgiving SEL and social emotional learning, th
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Easter STEM & Science - After Spring Break Activity Fun Egg Drop STEM Challenge
Bring creativity and critical thinking to your classroom with this exciting Easter STEM challenge! Perfect as an after spring break activity or a festive way to explore engineering and problem-solving, this egg drop STEM challenge will have your students designing, building, and testing devices to protect an egg from cracking. This hands-on spring STEM activity blends Easter science, math, and engineering principles into one engaging project that’s perfect for grades 2–8. The Challenge:Stud
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Easter STEM Easter Science - After Spring Break Activity - Spring STEM Fun Ideas
This before or after spring break activity keeps students excited &learning! The Bird Nest Easter STEM challenge is perfect for the first day of spring & beyond, combining creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on engineering as students design and build a bird nest to hold as many plastic Easter eggs as possible. Perfect for grades 2–8, this spring STEM activity is ideal for the weeks leading up to Easter or as a creative classroom project during the season. Whether you’re exploring engine
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
First Day of Spring STEM Activity - Nice Nest Print and Paperless Bundle
This before or after spring break activity keeps students excited &learning! The Bird Nest Easter STEM challenge is perfect for the first day of spring & beyond, combining creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on engineering as students design and build a bird nest to hold as many plastic Easter eggs as possible. Perfect for grades 2–8, this spring STEM activity is ideal for the weeks leading up to Easter or as a creative classroom project during the season. Whether you’re exploring engine
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Back to School After Winter Break Activity - Fun Winter STEM Challenge Activity
The Winter Waiter STEM Challenge is a hands-on Winter STEM activity perfect for the first day back from winter break, the week before winter break, or anytime your students need a burst of creativity and movement! In this challenge, kids design and build a stable waiter’s tray to carry “snowy” 3D solids during a relay race, testing balance, stability, and problem-solving skills in a fun, energetic way. It’s ideal for after winter break activities, winter math centers, or January STEM project
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Geometry, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Fun Halloween Science & Fall Science Halloween STEM Activity Candy Corn Catapult
The Treat Toss Catapult STEM Challenge is a hands-on Halloween STEM activity perfect for October. This challenge introduces students to simple machines (levers) while keeping them engaged in Halloween science and fall STEM activities they’ll love. In this activity, students work in teams to design and build their own candy corn catapults / launchers meeting a criteria and constraints list while competing for longest launch distance or best target accuracy. You can substitute candy pumpki
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Day Before Winter Break Activity - Last Week Before Christmas Break - SEL & STEM
Make your winter break classroom activities both fun and meaningful with the Sled & Slope STEM Challenge, a hands-on Christmas science and engineering activity that helps kids explore force, motion, and friction while building SEL skills like communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking. This engaging Christmas STEM and Winter Science resource includes both printable PDFs and editable Google Slides™ versions, making it easy to use in any setting. Kids design and build a sle
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Landform Lesson Plans - Earth’s Surface STEM Activity - Layers of Earth Hands-on
Bring Earth science to life with this engaging Landforms STEM Challenge! Perfect for teaching landform lesson plans, plate tectonics, and Earth’s spheres, this hands-on activity tasks students with designing the nonliving surface (geosphere and hydrosphere) of a fictional planet, Planetopia. The Challenge:Students will work individually or in teams to: Design the nonliving surface (geosphere and hydrosphere) of Planetopia, a fictional planet.Follow specific criteria and constraints to guide
2nd - 8th
Earth Sciences, Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Landforms STEM Challenge - Print and Paperless Bundle
If you’re looking to apply learning in landforms, weathering & erosion, plate tectonics & more, this STEM / STEAM challenge is a perfectly engaging way to get the job done joyfully! The basic premise:Students work individually or in partners/groups against a list of criteria and constraints to create the nonliving surface (geosphere & hydrosphere) of the fictional planet, Planetopia. Resource includes:NGSS aligned standards, Grades 2 – 8Teacher TipsLinks to a video walk-through of the challenge
2nd - 8th
Earth Sciences, Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Halloween | Science | Spider Web Engineering Challenge | TEKS | K-12
🕷️ Halloween | Science | Spider Web Engineering ChallengeStudents build spider web models and test strength/flexibility while connecting to engineering. ✅ Includes: TEKS alignment 5–12.Learning Intention: I am learning how spider webs show strength and design principles.Success Criteria: I can design/test webs and connect to engineering principles.Worksheets, role cards, debate cards.YouTube: spider web building/strength tests.🎃 Classroom Use: Combines biology + e
K - 12th
Engineering, General Science, Physical Science
Also included in: Halloween Science Bundle | 10 Spooky STEM Investigations for K-12 | TEKS
Earth Day STEM Challenge - New Earth City Print and Paperless Bundle
Earth Day is the perfect time for the New Earth City STEM / STEAM challenge activity, but any other time of the year will do! The basic premise:It is Earth Day, and the year 2035. Earth has become overcrowded. The students are part of a pioneering crew tasked with setting up the first city (New Earth City) on Planetopia, a fictional name for a recently discovered Earth-like planet in a distant solar system. Part of the mission is to set up the city to prevent or address the problems we are havin
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
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