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STEM Force and Motion Pack
Force and Motion are key science concepts in the new NGSS science standards. Using STEM activities will allow your students a hands on way to learn these concepts without having to "force" them to create, test, and record.
The five STEM stations/activities include:
1. Water Drop Race Track Station (surface tension)
2. Wind Racer Station (wind powered cars)
3. Race Flag Tower Station (Building a Tower and placing weights on top)
4. Construction Site Station (building push and pull machines)
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K - 5th
Engineering, Science
Easter Science & Easter STEM - After Spring Break Activity Fun Spring STEM Ideas
In this Easter STEM activity, students help the Easter Bunny sort jelly beans from a mixed-up batch of beans by building a sorting device. Perfect for grades 2ā8, this spring STEM lesson connects seamlessly to NGSS standards while encouraging collaboration and critical thinking. Whether used as an after spring break activity or as a fun addition to your science curriculum, this resource is sure to delight your students! The Challenge:Students will work individually or in teams to: Design and
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
Ā +7
Bird Feeder STEM Challenge Nature and Outdoor Project Engineering Design Process
Calling all budding engineers and nature enthusiasts! In this nature-based STEM challenge, students will design and create their very own bird feeder using recyclable materials (whether it's a regular one or a clever squirrel-proof version). Let your students' creativity take flight! ā
What You'll Get ā
ā
Getting Started: Suggested Material List ā
STEM Challenge Tips: General tips for any STEM challenge. ā
Challenge IncludesTeacher NotesSample PicturesPrintable Challenge Poster: Hang at your
3rd - 6th
Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
STEM Activity Challenge Geometry and Symmetry Design a Printing Press Inventions
Students will need to think outside the box (and in mirror image!) and follow the engineering design process in this low prep STEM activity that combines symmetry and pressure, and requires students to be meticulous in both their planning and construction. If you are studying important inventions in history like Gutenberg's printing press, this is a fun way to bring history alive! This activity is easy to differentiate across multiple grade levels and can be used in upper grades as a collabo
2nd - 8th
Engineering
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
Ā +4
Also included in:Ā STEM Activities Challenges Spring Engineering Design Process Science Gifted
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 āquick writeā in ELA. Students pick a challenge and rapidly draft and build
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Math
Elevator STEM Activity Simple Machines Force and Motion Engineering Challenge
If you are studying force and motion or simple machines, this is the STEM activity for you! Whether students use a pulley system to lift their elevator car or a simple counterweight system, students will get hands-on experience with balanced and unbalanced forces as well as basic measurement skills (how high does their elevator go?). Most kids have ridden in elevators but how do they work! Most kids explore pushing and pulling motion on a flat surface (playing with cars, etc.) but elevators cert
2nd - 8th
Engineering
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
Ā +4
Also included in:Ā STEM Activities Challenges Spring Engineering Design Process Science Gifted
Day Before Winter Break Activity - Last Week Before Christmas Break - SEL & STEM
The Sled & Slope or Santa's Sleigh & Slope STEM Challenge keeps kids engaged before winter break! It's a hands-on winter science and engineering activity that brings together STEM and SEL skills, perfect for your last week before Christmas break or first week back after winter break. In this Winter STEM activity, kids design and build a sled or sleigh and ramp that can transport āpeopleā or āgiftsā the greatest distance possible. Theyāll use creativity, critical thinking, and teamwork to test
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
Ā +7
Seed Dispersal STEM - Help a Seed Travel | Hands-On Science & Engineering K - 2
š± Seed Dispersal STEM ā Help a Seed Travel Hands-On Science & Engineering Activity for Kā2This Seed Dispersal STEM activity is a fun, hands-on way for young learners to explore how seeds move from one place to another through wind, water, and animals. Students act as scientists and engineers as they design, build, test, and improve a model seed that can travel. The resource introduces seed dispersal concepts in a simple, age-appropriate way while guiding students through the engineering de
PreK - 3rd
Engineering, General Science, Writing
Rubber Band Car STEM Activity | Build & Race Challenge For KindergartenāGrade 2
š Rubber Band Car STEM Activity | Build & Race Challenge (KindergartenāGrade 2)Turn science into motion with this exciting, hands-on Rubber Band Car STEM activity! Students design, build, and test their very own moving cars powered by a simple rubber bandāwhile discovering how energy and forces work together to create motion. In this fun engineering challenge, learners become young inventors as they plan, construct, test, measure, and improve their rubber band-powered cars using easy-to-find m
PreK - 3rd
Engineering, General Science, Writing
February STEM - Valentines SEL, Science, Math & Measurement Candy Box Activity
Looking for February STEM activities that blend Valentineās SEL, math, and hands-on problem-solving without turning into a craft or party filler? The Candy Box Valentine STEM activity is a meaningful, low-prep way to keep kids engaged while practicing measurement, math, and design thinking. Kids design and build the smallest possible candy box that still meets specific criteria and constraints, making this a high-interest Valentine science and math activity that feels like a challenge but de
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
Ā +7
Also included in:Ā February STEM Activities ā 5 Valentine STEM Challenges with SEL & Teamwork
3D Printing Straw Topper Tumbler Tinkercad Steps for Sub Plans and No Prep
In this 3D Printing Straw Topper Tumbler Tinkercad Steps for Sub Plans and No Prep, students will use the basics of Tinkercad to create a 3D printing file. I consider this lesson to be on an easy to intermediate level. I have successfully used this lesson with students as young as 3rd grade, but works best with middle school students or high school/adult learners. This is a perfect project for a coding club or a STEM classroom. You can also use this to teach 3D design to yourself! Included in
5th - 9th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
Ā +8
Volcano Eruption STEM ā Build & Erupt a Volcano For KindergartenāGrade 2
šāØ Volcano Eruption STEM ā Build & Erupt a Volcano (KindergartenāGrade 2)Bring hands-on science and engineering into your classroom with this exciting Volcano Eruption STEM Challenge! In this activity, students will build a volcano model and then make it erupt safely using a simple baking soda and vinegar reaction. This resource follows the Engineering Design Process in a fun, kid-friendly wayāperfect for early learners. Students will plan, build, test, record results, and improve their v
PreK - 3rd
Earth Sciences, Engineering, General Science
Build a Bridge STEM Activity | Engineering Challenge for Kindergarten & Grade 1
This STEM Engineering Challenge helps young learners explore problem-solving, creativity, and basic engineering skills through a fun hands-on activity. Students will become engineers as they plan, build, test, and improve a bridge using simple materials. This activity follows the Engineering Design Process and is perfect for introducing STEM concepts in an engaging and age-appropriate way. WHATāS INCLUDED: ā STEM challenge cover page ā āWhat is the Challenge?ā introduction ā Materials checklist
PreK - 6th
Engineering, Other (Math), Writing
Forces & Motion STEM ā Push, Pull & Move | Physical Science Challenge For K-2nd
šāļø Forces & Motion STEM ā Push, Pull & Move A Hands-On Physical Science Challenge for KindergartenāGrade 2Help young learners explore how things move with this engaging, hands-on Forces & Motion STEM activity! Students discover that a force is a push or a pull and investigate how forces, ramps, and friction affect motion through fun experiments and interactive worksheets. š What Students Learn On page 2, students are introduced to the concept that a force is a push or a pull and that
PreK - 2nd
Engineering, General Science, Physical Science
Sundial STEM | How Can the Sun Tell Time? Weather and sunlight Units For K-3rd
āļøš Sundial STEM | How Can the Sun Tell Time? (KindergartenāGrade 2) Explore the science of sunlight and shadows with this engaging Sundial STEM activity! Students discover how people used the sun to tell time while building and testing their own working sundial. This hands-on resource guides learners to predict, build, observe, and record shadow changes throughout the day, helping them understand how sunlight creates moving shadows and how those shadows can measure time. ā What Makes Th
PreK - 4th
Engineering, General Science, Other (Science)
Also included in:Ā Science Experiments STEM Bundle | Heat, Water & States of Matter For Kā3rd
Day & Night STEM - Why does Earth have day and night| A Hands-On Space For K-3rd
šāļø Day & Night STEM | Why Does Earth Have Day and Night? (KindergartenāGrade 2)Help students explore one of Earthās most important patterns with this engaging Day & Night STEM activity! Learners discover how Earthās rotation creates day and night while building and testing simple Earth and Sun models through hands-on investigation. This interactive resource guides students to predict, model, observe, rotate, and record what happens when Earth spins. Using a flashlight as the Sun and a ball
PreK - 4th
Engineering, General Science, Other (Science)
Also included in:Ā Space Science STEM Bundle | Hands-On Space Activities For K - 3rd
Measurement Activity and Garden Challenge Spring STEM Engineering Design Process
Get your green thumbs ready to sow the seeds of STEM in this nature-themed activity! Students will design a planter box for strawberry seedlings (yum!). They will then create a scale model, using their measurement skills, that will fit 10 seedlings with the appropriate spacing. If you have a community garden at your school or are thinking of adding one this is a great way to get students to start thinking about the planning that needs to go into garden beds! ā
What You'll Get ā
Suggested Mate
3rd - 6th
Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Kite Design STEM Can You Build a Kite That Flies? | Forces and Motion For K-3
šŖ Kite Design STEM | Can You Build a Kite That Flies? (KindergartenāGrade 2)Take learning outdoors with this exciting Kite Design STEM activity! Students explore how wind and force work together while designing and building their own kite that can fly. This resource guides learners to design, build, test, and improve their kite, as outlined in the challenge on page 3, where they create a kite that stays in the air and explore which shape works best. ā What Makes This Resource Special:ā Com
PreK - 4th
Engineering, General Science, Other (Science)
Also included in:Ā Forces & Motion STEM Bundle | Hands-On Science & Engineering ForKā3rd
Lemonade Chemistry STEM | Mixing & Dissolving Science Activity For K-3rd
šš§Ŗ Lemonade Chemistry STEM | Mixing & Dissolving Science Activity (KindergartenāGrade 2)Bring chemistry to life with this fun and refreshing Lemonade Chemistry STEM activity! Students explore what happens when ingredients mix together while learning about dissolving, measuring, observing changes, and improving recipes through hands-on experimentation. This engaging resource encourages learners to mix, test, observe, compare, and redesign their lemonade recipes while exploring real-world sci
PreK - 4th
Engineering, General Science, Other (Science)
Also included in:Ā Science Experiments STEM Bundle | Heat, Water & States of Matter For Kā3rd
Roller Coaster STEM Activity-Design a Track for Speed and Motion | Energy Units
š¢ Roller Coaster STEM Activity: Design a Track for Speed and Motion Turn your classroom into an engineering lab with this exciting hands-on STEM challenge! In this activity, students design and build their own roller coaster tracks while exploring how gravity, force, and motion work together to move objects. Young learners take on the role of engineers as they create, test, and improve their roller coaster designsāmaking learning both meaningful and fun. As seen throughout the resource, student
K - 9th
Engineering, General Science, Physical Science
Water Properties STEM | What Can Water Do? | Water and properties For K-3rd
š§ Water Properties STEM | What Can Water Do? (KindergartenāGrade 2)Explore the amazing behavior of water with this engaging Water Properties STEM activity! Students investigate how water moves, changes, and reacts through simple, hands-on experiments. This resource guides learners to test, observe, and describe waterās properties, as outlined in the challenge on page 3, where they explore what water can do through different experiments. ā What Makes This Resource Special:ā Introduces basic
PreK - 4th
Engineering, General Science, Other (Science)
Also included in:Ā Science Experiments STEM Bundle | Heat, Water & States of Matter For Kā3rd
Build a Car STEM | Can You Design a Moving Car? | Motion and force For k - 3rd
š Build a Car STEM | Can You Design a Moving Car? (KindergartenāGrade 2)Get students excited about engineering and motion with this hands-on Build a Car STEM activity! Learners explore how cars move while designing and building their own model that rolls smoothly. This activity guides students to plan, build, and test a moving car, as shown on page 7, where they construct a base, attach wheels and axles, and test how well it rolls. ā What Makes This Resource Special:ā Combines engineering
PreK - 4th
Engineering, General Science, Other (Science)
Friction STEM | Which Surface Slows Things Down?|Force and Motion Unites For K-3
š Friction STEM | Which Surface Slows Things Down? (KindergartenāGrade 2)Make science hands-on and exciting with this engaging Friction STEM activity! Students explore how different surfaces affect motion by testing how objects move and discovering which surfaces slow things down the most. This resource guides learners to predict, test, and compare surfaces, as outlined in the challenge on page 3, where they investigate which surface creates the most friction and slows an object the most. ā
PreK - 4th
Engineering, General Science, Other (Science)
Also included in:Ā Forces & Motion STEM Bundle | Hands-On Science & Engineering ForKā3rd
Traits & Inheritance STEM | Life Science and Genetics Activity For K-2nd
š§¬ Traits & Inheritance STEM | What Traits Do You Share? (KindergartenāGrade 2)Make early genetics meaningful and engaging with this hands-on Traits & Inheritance STEM activity! This resource helps students explore how traits are observed and shared, while building foundational understanding of similarities and differences between people. Students investigate visible traits such as eye color, hair color, height, and more, using observation, comparison, and simple data recording. The explanati
PreK - 3rd
Biology, Engineering, General Science
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