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Looking for Valentine’s Day activities that your students will love but are more than just a craft or activity to pass the time? This Valentine’s STEM Challenge (or STEAM Challenge) will keep your students engaged in brain-busting work disguised as fun! The basic premise: Working against a criteria/constraints list individually or in partners/groups, students will design and build the tallest “tower of love” possible using Valentine’s Day cards they were probably just going to throw away anyway

2nd - 8th

Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning

NGSS

K-2-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-3

, MS-ETS1-2

Also included in: February STEM Activities – 5 Valentine STEM Challenges with SEL & Teamwork

STEM PBL Civil Engineering - City Road Design Math Measurement Add Area Project

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FUN MATHWORK

STEM PBL - CIVIL ENGINEERING FOR KIDS CITY ROAD DESIGNThis exciting Fun Mathwork Product makes city road design accessible for kids! This product is great to use as a spine to teach kids about city road design. It can also be used to reinforce basic math skills for your students, and/or use just use for fun! City Road Design is composed of (6) Exciting Modules: MODULE 1 - INTRODUCTION TO ROAD DESIGNThis module is an introduction to road design with activities, pictures, and descriptions. The mod

3rd - 6th

Engineering, Measurement, Other (Math)

STEM PBL Civil Engineering - Bridge Design Math Measurement Weight Money Project

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FUN MATHWORK

STEM PBL - CIVIL ENGINEERING FOR KIDS BRIDGE DESIGNThis exciting Fun Mathwork Product makes bridge design accessible for kids! This product is great to use as a spine to teach kids about bridges. It can also be used to supplement a stick bridge project, reinforce basic math skills for your students, and/or use just use for fun! Bridge Design is composed of (3) Exciting Modules: MODULE 1 - BRIDGE TYPESThis module is an Introduction into bridge types using pictures, descriptions, and vocabulary. T

2nd - 5th

Engineering, Math, Measurement

CCSS

2.MD.A.1

, 2.MD.A.3

, 2.MD.C.8

+10

Also included in: STEM PBL CIVIL ENGINEERING BUNDLE BRIDGE ROAD CONSTRUCTION MATH MONEY AREA MAPS

Balloon Car STEM Challenge: Engineering Design Process

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Vivify STEM

Balloon Car STEM Challenge! Challenge students to build a balloon-powered car that can travel 5 feet! This STEM challenge will take your students through the engineering design process as they brainstorm, design, build, and test with a fun and engaging project. STEM challenges incorporate math and science concepts with creativity, innovation, and critical thinking. Students are provided with a Mission Sheet and a Student Handout that guides them through the engineering design process. Included

3rd - 9th

Engineering, Math

NGSS

K-2-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-3

, K-2-ETS1-1

Also included in: Year-Round STEM Activity Bundle (Elementary STEM)

St. Patrick's Day STEM Activities Enrichment Gifted & Talented Measurement

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The perfect STEM activity for building bricks like LEGO® or Mega Blocks! Students will use the STEM challenge task card mats to engineer a variety of designs for St. Patrick's Day. Engage your students with hands-on, creative problem solving, while using reading, writing, and using math skills. ✅ What You'll Get ✅ Teacher instructions and sample imagesLetter to send home to parents, caregivers, and friends to ask for donations6 St. Patrick's Day related STEM Mats - these are reusable. When st

K - 4th

Engineering

CCSS, NGSS

1.MD.A.2

, 2.MD.D.9

, K-2-ETS1-2

Also included in: St. Patrick's Day STEM Activities Leprechaun Trap Stop Motion Unplugged Coding

Christmas STEM: Elf Zipline (Engineering Design)

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Vivify STEM

A fun Christmas STEM Challenge for the winter holidays! Students will design a zip line vehicle to save an elf from a high place. This hands-on activity is an engaging design challenge that allows students to work in teams, apply the engineering design process, and connect math topics to real-world applications. Students will design a zip line to help rescue the elf! Elf Zipline Adventure STEM Activity Guide: Detailed teachers guide with links to resources Student handouts to guide them through

2nd - 9th

Engineering, Math

CCSS, NGSS

6.EE.A.1

, 7.EE.A.1

, 8.EE.A.1

Also included in: Christmas STEM Challenges Bundle: Elf, Santa, and More!

Boat STEM Activity Low Prep End of the Year STEM Challenge Buoyancy Field Day

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Notoriously Nerdy in Second

This STEM activity is PERFECT for the end of the year! Are you looking for a highly engaging but low-prep STEM activity that can be used with ANY grade? This is one of the best challenges to try. Students will be introduced to important science and math concepts like buoyancy and volume, while trying to craft a boat that floats! I love using this at the end of the school year but it can be used at any time. ✅ What You'll Get ✅ Challenge PosterDescription and teacher notesPhoto examples5 "Talk L

2nd - 8th

Engineering

NGSS

K-2-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-3

, MS-ETS1-2

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

Fastest Ozobot Track - STEM Engineering Challenge

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Smart Chick

*New thinner tracks have been added to the file! Please re-download! Do your kids love coding those ozobots? Mine sure do! Can your team get through a basic ozobot track in the fastest time by adding different speed codes? Materials Needed: (per pair or team of students)- basic ozobot track - ozobot speed code sheets - timer - green, blue, and red water-based markers (thick works better than thin) This a really fun STEM Challenge that gets kids working to complete a fun and difficult challen

4th - 8th

Engineering

Slowest Ozobot Track - STEM Engineering Challenge

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Smart Chick

*New thinner tracks have been added to the file! Please re-download! Do your kids love coding those ozobots? Mine sure do! Can your team get through a basic ozobot track in the slowest time by adding different speed codes? Materials Needed: (per pair or team of students)- basic ozobot track - ozobot speed code sheets - timer - green, blue, and red water-based markers (thick works better than thin) This a really fun STEM Challenge that gets kids working to complete a fun and difficult challen

4th - 8th

Engineering

STEM/STEAM Start Up Edition-Engineering, Problem Solving, Engagement

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This is the STEAM Team "start up" pack. It is loaded with great resources to get your class STEM/STEAM ready. This is a great way to introduce or reinforce STEAM vocabulary. STEAM is such an exciting way to combine the elements of science, technology, engineering, art, and math through engaging lessons that promote real world application. Included in this unit: STEM/STEAM & Engineering Support Documents Engineering Design Process Individual Posters (3 different sets) Engineering Design P

1st - 6th

Engineering

Spider Web Stem Challenge

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Reach for the Stars

Spider Web Stem Challenge This assignment is geared toward fourth grade but can be easily modified for 2nd/3rd. It could also be used as a STEM intro for fifth grade. Can easily be extended to be two class periods/days long Power point that can upload to Google Sheets 12 slides: *Cover slide *Credits slide *STEM challenge directions - 3 slides *Supplies/criteria *Background knowledge on spiders *ARE - "ARE" method review (for defending a design/argument) *Reminders *Start/stop *Investiga

2nd - 5th

Engineering, Science

STEM House Building Challenge

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Reach for the Stars

House Building Stem Challenge This assignment is geared toward Fifth grade but can be easily modified for 3rd/4th. It could also be used as a STEM intro for sixth grade. Can easily be extended to be two class periods/2 days long Power point that can upload to Google Sheets 12 slides: *Cover slide *Credits slide *STEM challenge directions - 3 slides *Supplies/criteria *Background knowledge on foundations/houses *ARE - "ARE" method review (for defending a design/argument) *Reminders *Start

4th - 6th

Engineering

STEM Lego Build: Presidents' Day Presidential Pet Project

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5th Grade with Mrs. Flores

STEM LEGO® Build: Presidential Pets Edition 🇺🇸 Add a fun, hands-on twist to Presidents Day with this engaging STEM LEGO® build! Students begin by learning interesting facts about presidential pets from history. They then imagine their own future presidential pet, draw a design, and redesign it using LEGO® brick planning sheets. Next, students bring their designs to life by building with LEGO® bricks. Once complete, they measure their creations in centimeters and practice converting measurement

4th - 7th

Engineering, Measurement

CCSS, NGSS

5.MD.A.1

, 3-5-ETS1-1

STEM Challenges: Year-Round Mega Bundle Digital VERSION

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Super-charge your STEM class with 52 high-engagement, critical thinking, problem-solving, NGSS-aligned challenges to take you through the entire year! Modifications are included to make these activities engaging and challenging for students in grades 2 - 8. (Note: Two of the 52 challenges are included in bonus file.) The basic premise: Students work in partners or groups against criteria & constraints lists and use a combination of science, engineering, math, and technology skills to design and

2nd - 8th

Engineering, Math, Social Emotional Learning

NGSS

K-2-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-3

, MS-ETS1-2

STEM Activities STEM LEGO Challenges Task Cards Spring Winter Summer Fall

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If you have building bricks like LEGO blocks, you need these mats! These STEM projects are mats that are heavy on critical thinking skills, but SO easy to set up in your classroom. Not only will your students be working creatively to solve problems, they will be reading, writing, and using math skills. This bundle has a set of mats for each season (summer, fall, winter, and spring)! All you'll need are these mats, building bricks like LEGO® (or similar), and a few other basic supplies like penc

K - 3rd

Engineering

NGSS

K-2-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-3

, K-2-ETS1-1

Easter STEM Activities Bricks Like LEGO Engineering Task Cards Enrichment Gifted

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Challenge your students with these STEM challenge task cards, designed to be used with building bricks like LEGO® or mega bloks. Students will spin a paper clip to randomly pick design criteria, and then plan and engineer a build to meet the specifications! Along the way, students will use reading, writing, and math skills to complete the tasks. Cards are provided with dimensions in both inches and centimeters. ✅ What You'll Get ✅ Instructions and sample imagesLetter you can send home to pare

K - 4th

Engineering

CCSS, NGSS

1.MD.A.2

, 2.MD.A.1

, K-2-ETS1-2

Also included in: STEM Activities Task Cards with Measurement Skills Building Bricks like LEGO®

Black History STEM Activity - Functional Furniture Print and Paperless Bundle

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This challenge was created as a way to celebrate Black History Month and/or Women’s History Month in science class. The premise is inspired by Sarah E. Goode’s 1885 invention of the folding cabinet bed. She was one of the first African-American women to obtain a patent for her invention! The basic premise:Working against a criteria/constraints list in groups, students will design and build multi-functional furniture, or furnish an entire apartment. Note: This resource includes both the printable

2nd - 8th

Engineering, Measurement, Social Emotional Learning

NGSS

K-2-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-3

, MS-ETS1-2

Black History & Women's History Month STEM Challenge - Digital Version

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This STEM Challenge was created as a way to celebrate Black History Month and/or Women’s History Month in science class. The premise is inspired by Sarah E. Goode’s 1885 invention of the folding cabinet bed. She was one of the first African-American women to obtain a patent for her invention! The basic premise: Working against a criteria/constraints list in groups, students will design and build multi-functional furniture, or furnish an entire apartment. Note: This version is for use with Google

2nd - 8th

Engineering, Measurement, Social Emotional Learning

NGSS

K-2-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-3

, MS-ETS1-2

Also included in: 5 Winter STEM Challenges: Winter, Groundhog Day & Black History Month Activities

Simply SCAMPER-IT | The Playground | GATE | Critical Thinking

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Help your students think “Outside the Box”! A Brain Builder Resource Your students will love this playground themed SCAMPER activity. SCAMPER is a method of brainstorming ideas, objects, and situations in a specific way, using strategies that foster creative and critical thinking, logic, and problem solving. File includes · 8 full–page SCAMPER Activity Sheets (common playground equipment) · 2 full–page SCAMPER Anchor Chart Posters (color and b & w) · 1 Reference size SCAMPER Anchor Chart Pos

K - 5th

Engineering

Also included in: Simply SCAMPER-IT BUNDLE | GATE | Critical Thinking | Gifted

Simply SCAMPER-IT | My Backpack | GATE | Critical Thinking

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Help your students think “Outside the Box”! A Brain Builder ResourceYour students will love this backpack themed SCAMPER activity. SCAMPER is a method of brainstorming ideas, objects, and situations in a specific way, using strategies that foster creative and critical thinking, logic, and problem solving. File includes · 12 full–page SCAMPER Activity Sheets (backpack items) · 2 full–page SCAMPER Anchor Chart Posters (color and b & w) · 1 Reference size SCAMPER Anchor Chart Posters (2-per page)

K - 5th

Engineering

Also included in: Simply SCAMPER-IT BUNDLE | GATE | Critical Thinking | Gifted

Simply SCAMPER-IT | Music Class | GATE | Critical Thinking

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Help your students think “Outside the Box”! A Brain Builder ResourceYour students will love this Musical Instruments SCAMPER activity. SCAMPER is a method of brainstorming ideas, objects, and situations in a specific way, using strategies that foster creative and critical thinking, logic, and problem solving. File includes: · 15 full–page SCAMPER Activity Sheets (Musical Instruments) · 2 full–page SCAMPER Anchor Chart Posters (color and b & w) · 1 Reference size SCAMPER Anchor Chart Posters (2-

K - 5th

Engineering

Also included in: Simply SCAMPER-IT BUNDLE | GATE | Critical Thinking | Gifted

Simply SCAMPER-IT | The Backyard | GATE | Critical Thinking

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