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Bring hands-on engineering fun to your classroom with this Card Towers STEM Challenge! Students use index cards and limited tape to design and build towers for height and stability while practicing teamwork, problem-solving, and perseverance. Run it as a quick 20–30 minute STEM activity or extend with included extensions, data analysis, and writing connections for deeper learning. ✅ What’s Included2 Complete STEM Challenges:• Anytime Tower Challenge• Valentine’s Day “Cards in the Clouds” Ch

2nd - 8th

Engineering

NGSS

K-2-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-3

, MS-ETS1-2

After Winter Break Activity – Winter STEM Sled Challenge (Science, Math, SEL)

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Cara's Creative Playground

Ease students back into learning after winter break with a high-interest winter STEM challenge that feels fun, collaborative, and purposeful. This hands-on after winter break activity invites kids to design, build, and test sleds while exploring force, motion, friction, and engineering design. It’s an ideal way to reset classroom routines, rebuild collaboration skills, and re-engage students after time away from school. Whether you’re planning back from winter break activities, snow day lesso

2nd - 8th

Engineering, General Science, Other (Math)

NGSS

K-2-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-3

, MS-ETS1-2

Also included in: Day Before Winter Break Activities | Christmas SEL, STEM & Science December Fun

Hurricane STEM Project | Engineering Design Challenge for Grades 4–8

Created by

Teacher Creature 007

Bring real-world engineering into your classroom with this high-engagement hurricane engineering design challenge! Students plan, build, test, and improve a model house that must survive hurricane-force winds using a hands-on wind storm simulation (fan or leaf blower). This ready-to-print student packet guides learners through the entire engineering design process while building critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. 📦 What’s Included ✔ Student Cover Page ✔ Engineering P

4th - 8th

Applied Math, Engineering, Measurement

Cinco de Mayo STEM Activities - Fiesta Craft Maracas - 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Grade

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Jewel's School Gems

This Cinco de Mayo STEM Activity is perfect for your Holidays Around the World unit! It’s a fun, creative, and engaging way to get your students designing and building during this time of year. Challenge your students to design and build a maraca using an empty plastic bottle, toilet paper roll/cardboard tubes, colored paper, and rice grains. The maraca must stay intact despite vigorous shaking for at least one minute. You can also modify the task and include any other materials you would like

2nd - 5th

Engineering, Music, Other (Arts)

Also included in: Holiday STEM Challenges BUNDLE

Landmarks Pattern Block Puzzle Printables Around the World STEM Activities

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Let's Flammingle

These Famous World Landmarks Pattern Block Puzzle Printables provide students with a creative way to connect math, problem-solving, and social studies in one exciting activity set. Perfect for STEM centers, morning bins, early finishers, and indoor recess, this resource is designed to keep learners challenged, focused, and curious. Whether your class is studying world geography, preparing for a social studies unit, or just in need of an engaging hands-on math center, these puzzles offer the p

PreK - 1st

Engineering, Geometry, Numbers

CCSS

K.CC.A.3

, K.CC.B.4

, K.CC.B.4a

Also included in: Pattern Block Mats| Puzzles| Templates Bundle Geometry tangrams Shapes Activitie

Christmas Makerspace Task Cards for Primary Learners

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This resource is a fun way to spice up your Makerspace! All these task cards involve a Christmas theme and creative ways to solve problems. For example, students are asked to create things such as: a new type of transportation for Santa a new way for Rudolph to light the way for his reindeer crew a symmetrical set of snowflakes a new drum for the Drummer Boy a house for a Christmas mouse a decorated house for a gingerbread boy or girl Included are: ~10 Full Page Task Cards ~Same Cards in

K - 2nd

Engineering

Lung Capacity Balloon STEM-How Big Can Your Lungs Blow? | Human Body For K - 2nd

Created by

Curriculum ClipArt Studio

🎈 Lung Capacity Balloon STEM | How Big Can Your Lungs Blow? | Hands-On Science Activity (K–2) Make science fun and active with this engaging Lung Capacity Balloon STEM Activity! Students will explore how their lungs work by testing how much air they can blow into a balloon and measuring the results. This hands-on investigation helps young learners understand breathing, lung function, and basic measurement skills in an exciting and interactive way. 🫁 What Students Will Learn Students will:

PreK - 3rd

Biology, Engineering, General Science

Also included in: Respiratory System Stem Bundle | Human body Units | Breathing & Lungs For K–2nd

Five-Star Bridges

Created by

Start a Spark

This introductory activity allows students to research basic characteristics of the four types of bridges. Students evaluate these characteristics and assign each bridge a star rating and defend in an expository paragraph. Rubric included.

3rd - 6th

Engineering, Writing-Expository

STEM Bins® Seasonal Task Cards - STEM Activities: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

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The following task cards are designed to accompany my STEM Bins® , found at the following link: ★ STEM BINSNOW INCLUDES A SPANISH AND FRENCH VERSION!!! This is a HUGE pack of 162 additional task cards for STEM Bins®! Students can use a STEM Bin® with a building material of their choice to construct as many seasonal structures as possible. Includes the following themes: Pages 3-8: Task Card Box Covers (recommended for 4x6 photo cases) Pages 9-10: Back to School Structures Pages 11-12: Fall/Hallo

PreK - 5th

Engineering

Also included in: STEM Bins® MEGA BUNDLE: STEM Activities: Morning Work Fast Finishers Makerspace

STEM Bins® Speed Builds BUNDLE STEM Activities: Morning Work Tubs Fast Finishers

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STEM Bins Speed Builds Activities are ideal STEM activities for hands-on Morning Work or Soft Starts, early finishers, enrichment, and team building. Challenge cards are compatible with the following 12 building materials:Pattern Blocks - 24 cardsMini Cups - 24 cardsLinking Cubes / Snap Cubes - 24 cardsBase Ten Blocks - 24 cardsBuilding Bricks / LEGO bricks - 24 cardsDominoes - 24 cardsMagnetic Tiles/Shapes - 24 cardsMagnetic Cubes - 24 cardsHashtag Blocks (Target Dollar Spot) - 48 cardsHoliday

K - 5th

Engineering

STEM Bell Ringers Critical Thinking Activity Conversation Starters Warm Ups

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Kickstart your class with engaging bellwork by using these conversation starters! These STEM bell ringers are designed to spark debate and curiosity while encouraging your students thinking critically about science, technology, engineering, and math. This resource includes 70 editable slides filled with thought-provoking discussion questions that will challenge your students to form opinions and explore STEM topics. Perfect for a weekly routine, simply display these STEM bellringers as stude

5th - 12th

Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, General Science

Also included in: STEM Engineering Bell Ringers Discussion Questions Obsolete Technology Bell Work

STEM Activities All Year BUNDLE: End of the Year Back to School STEM Challenges

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This best-selling year STEM Activities Bundle contains 9 months of seasonal challenges for your little engineers, with 3 STEM Activities and 1 Bonus Brainbuilder per month for a total of 36 NGSS Aligned STEM Challenges!*INCLUDES BACK TO SCHOOL, FALL, HALLOWEEN, THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS, WINTER, VALENTINE'S DAY, ST.PATRICK'S DAY, EASTER, SPRING, END OF THE YEAR, and SUMMER STEM ACTIVITIES AND CHALLENGES!***SAVE BIG WHEN YOU PURCHASE THIS DISCOUNTED ALL YEAR BUNDLE!******TOP 20 ALL TIME BEST SELL

K - 5th

Engineering, Math, Science

NGSS

K-2-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-3

, K-2-ETS1-1

No Prep End of the Year STEM Activity Paper Airplane Engineering Design Process

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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

Also included in: STEM Activities Challenges Spring Engineering Design Process Science Gifted

Makerspace STEM Choice Board Task Cards Resource Activities YEAR LONG Bundle

Created by

STEMsationallearning

The Makerspace STEM Choice Board Year Long Bundle will give your students fun, constructive ideas that allow them to create, design, and build in your classroom or media center Makerspace! This product is an excellent way to incorporate the STEM engineering design process both independently or collaboratively. This product is perfect for distance learning because it is open-ended, and it allows students to use any materials they have available. It is in PDF format that can be uploaded into mo

K - 5th

Classroom Community, Engineering, Library Skills

Apple STEM Activity for Fun Friday, Apple Day or Week, Fall STEM Science Centers

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Preschool Playtime Resources

This Apples Aloft tower challenge is the perfect apple activity for Fun Friday activities, apple day, or your fall apple science and apple math lessons. With an emphasis on collaboration, problem-solving, and STEM skills, this NGSS-aligned fall STEM activity invites students to design and build the tallest possible tower to support an apple, using only simple materials. It’s perfect for your apple unit, fall centers, or to kick off fall science and STEM rotations. ➡️ Challenge Overview:St

2nd - 8th

Engineering

NGSS

K-2-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-3

, MS-ETS1-2

Also included in: STEM Team Building Activities First Day of School - Beginning of Year Science

Transportation Vehicle Block Building Centers Visual Posters | STEM | Preschool

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Turn your block center into a transportation-themed STEM hub!This engaging set of transportation vehicle building prompts helps preschool, kindergarten, and special education students develop spatial awareness, problem-solving, and communication skills—all while building cars, trucks, rockets, boats, and more. Perfect for teachers looking to combine play-based learning with hands-on engineering challenges. Why You’ll Love It:Unit blocks are a staple in early childhood classrooms, and these vis

PreK - K

Engineering, Geometry, Other (Science)

CCSS

K.G.A.1

, K.G.A.2

, K.G.B.6

Also included in: Play Skills Block Bundle Building Centers and Posters | STEM | Preschool

STEM Activities for the first day BUNDLE Back to School STEAM Challenges Bridge

Created by

Miss Tech Queen STEM

Inspire creativity in your classroom with this MAKER bundle! These easy-to-use STEM Challenges will get your students problem solving and working as a team. These challenges are perfect for students of all ages and abilities. They are sure to get your students excited about STEM and learning! These activities are included in the full Simple STEM bundle + 45 more! Click here to check out the full YEAR STEM BUNDLE INCLUDED IN THIS MAKER STEM BUNDLE:3 STEM challenges1. I am a Maker Challenge - Pair

K - 3rd

Engineering

STEM Posters for the Engineering Design Process Bulletin Board Makerspace Decor

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Get your STEM bulletin board ready to go with this set of Engineering Design Process posters! Choose from color or black and white options. Graphic organizers are also included to be used with any STEM or STEAM challenge. Included PostersThe Engineering Design Process (all parts on one page)ASKIMAGINEPLANCREATEIMPROVESHAREDot Dudes clip art and the term "Dot Dudes" are licensed and used with permission from Sarah Pecorino of Sarah Pecorino Illustration.

K - 12th

Engineering

Also included in: STEM Activities and Challenges for Kindergarten 1st Grade 2nd Grade Fairy Tales

Rube Goldberg Machines - 11 day Cross-Curricular Project Based Learning Unit

Created by

DinoTeach

Rube Goldberg was an engineer-turned-cartoonist who is best known for his comics with ridiculous inventions. This action-packed, engaging, and rigorous unit includes 11 days worth of lessons where students learn about Rube Goldberg, create a comic, design and build a machine, and then create a video summary of their learning. These lessons are great for gifted/talented students! This download includes: 11 detailed lessonsDifferentiated student worksheetsDesign Brief TemplateA video alternative f

2nd - 5th

Engineering, Writing

CCSS

RI.2.1

, RI.2.2

, RI.2.7

+19

Fun Halloween STEM Activity - Halloween Science - Spider Web STEM Fall Activity

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Engage your students in a thrilling Halloween Science experience with the Spider Web STEM Challenge, Creature Catcher —a perfect activity for October and Fall! In this hands-on challenge, students will work in groups to design and build a device to catch as many "creatures" as possible. Using a criteria and constraints list to guide their designs, students will explore problem-solving, engineering, and the science behind spider webs in a fun, open-ended activity. Not doing Halloween STEM

2nd - 8th

Engineering, General Science

NGSS

K-2-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-3

, MS-ETS1-2

Also included in: Halloween October Science Fall STEM Activities – Early Finishers STEM Challenges

Pioneer STEM Activities Project Based Learning Building Simple Machines Pulley

Created by

Fishyrobb

This is a set of 5 STEM challenges centered around the story of a pioneer family. After watching an introductory “movie trailer” and hearing about the family's travels during the westward expansion, students will read about different parts of the journey. Each one will challenge them to design something to help the family build their new life. Includes 5 different STEM projects: Thirsty Travelers: Design A Water FilterHome Sweet Home: Construct A CabinWhose Territory?: Build A TowerBath Time: S

4th - 7th

Engineering, Physical Science

NGSS

MS-ETS1-2

, MS-PS3-4

, 4-PS3-4

Also included in: 15 STEM Challenge Projects Desert Island Pioneer Winter Science Activities

Pattern Blocks STEM Bins® Speed Builds STEM Activities - Puzzle Cards

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Pattern Blocks STEM Bins® Speed Builds STEM Activities are ideal for hands-on Morning Work, Fast Finishers, Centers, Enrichment, Team Building, and more!Pattern Blocks puzzle cards in two difficulty levels are provided: “Build it Flat” and “Build it Up” to accommodate a range of learning levels. "Build it Flat” cards are recommended for Pre-K-2nd Grade and "Build it Up” cards are recommended for advanced 1st Grade-5th Grade. There are 12 cards provided per difficulty level for a total of 24 ca

PreK - 6th

Engineering, Math

Also included in: STEM Bins® Speed Builds BUNDLE STEM Activities: Morning Work Tubs Fast Finishers

Candy Corn Science Experiment Scientific Method STEM Activities Challenges

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