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Easter STEM Challenge: Egg-hanced Paperless Version
Looking for Easter activities that your students will love but are more than just a craft or activity to pass the time? This Easter STEM Challenge (Easter STEAM Challenge) will keep your students engaged in brain-busting work disguised as fun! The basic premise: This is a classic egg-drop challenge with optional modifications. Individually or in partners/groups, students will design and build a device to protect an egg from cracking when dropped from a predetermined height. (You can skip the
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+6
Weather STEM Activity Severe Weather & Natural Disasters STEM Earth Science Fun
This hands-on Weather STEM Activity is perfect for teaching severe weather, natural disasters, and Earth science, this challenge tasks students with designing and building shelters to withstand 3 or more types of extreme weather or disasters. Whether for spring STEM activities or as part of an Earth Day STEM lesson, this resource inspires creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. The Challenge:Students will work individually or in teams to: Design and construct a shelter to defend
2nd - 8th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Peep Nest STEM Challenge (Easter & Spring STEM Activity) - Bird Nest
This Peep Nest STEM Activity is a low prep, Easter and Spring themed STEM activity that is perfect to engage your elementary engineers in April! With a focus on animal behavior and bird nest building, this activity is always a hit. ***SAVE BIG WITH THE EASTER & SPRING STEM BUNDLE!***Includes the following components for PEEP NEST STEM ACTIVITY:Detailed Lesson Plan with Standards, Supply Checklist, and Suggested Read AloudsDigital Google Slides Notebook for Paperless Recording and Interactive Dis
K - 5th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+7
Groundhog Day STEM Groundhog Day Science Groundhog Day Art & Shadow Activities
Celebrate Groundhog Day with a hands-on STEM challenge that’s creative & educational! Perfect for grades 2–8, this activity combines science, art, and engineering & math to explore the fascinating world of light and shadows. Students will love experimenting with angles and distances to create groundhog shadows, while adding a unique twist with “street art” shadow tracing. What’s the Groundhog Graffiti STEM Challenge all about?Students work individually or in teams to: Design and manipulate
2nd - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Visual Arts
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
Plant STEM Activity - Parts of a Plant Life Cycle Plant Adaptations & Functions
Looking for an engaging way to teach plant life cycles, parts of a plant, needs, plant adaptations, functions, cells, photosynthesis, and/or genetics & heredity? This hands-on Plant STEM Activity is perfect for students in grades 2–8 to explore plant science concepts while fostering creativity and problem-solving skills. Whether for spring lessons, Earth Day, or anytime during the year, this activity inspires students to design and build their own unique plant with never-before-seen ada
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Kite Activity Spring STEM Challenge - Wind Energy & Gravity - March April May
Looking for a high-engagement Spring STEM activity that gets students thinking and moving? This Kite STEM Challenge is the perfect hands-on way to explore wind energy and gravity while building critical thinking skills in grades 2–5. Students will love designing and testing their own kites in this exciting spring STEM activity! What’s Included:Teacher notes with easy implementation tips STEM challenge cards with clear student directions Suggested materials list (plastic bags, wooden skewers, str
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Science
Also included in: Spring STEM Activities and Challenges BUNDLE | March April May Projects
Easter STEM & Science After Spring Break Activity - Simple Machines Easter Fun
Bring Easter fun into your classroom before or after spring break activity with an Easter STEM challenge! Students build a rolling carrot carriage while exploring simple machines! Perfect for grades 2–8, this hands-on spring STEM activity teaches students about simple machines, measurement, and design principles while sparking creativity and excitement. The Challenge:Students will work individually or in teams to: Create a rolling carrot carriage that can carry cargo (like a plastic egg or
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Spring Science & STEM | Flower Activities for Spring, Mother's Day & Valentine's
This Valentine STEM activity brings creativity and critical thinking into your classroom this Valentine’s Day! These STEAM flower activities are perfect for grades 2–8 and includes four unique challenges that will have your students designing, building, and testing their own unique bouquets. Whether used as a festive Valentine’s Day activity or adapted for spring celebrations, these challenges are engaging, flexible, and rigorously fun. How the Flower Challenges Work:Individually or in teams,
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Seed Dispersal STEM - Help a Seed Travel | Hands-On Science & Engineering K - 2
🌱 Seed Dispersal STEM – Help a Seed Travel Hands-On Science & Engineering Activity for K–2This 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
Rainbow STEM – Exploring Light & Color A Hands-On Science & Engineering For 3rd
🌈✨ Rainbow STEM – Exploring Light & Color A Hands-On Science & Engineering Challenge (Grades 3–9)Bring the science of light to life with this engaging, hands-on STEM challenge where students explore how white light separates into a rainbow! In this interactive investigation, learners design and build a working model or experiment that demonstrates how light bends and forms a spectrum. This resource guides students step-by-step through the Engineering Design Process while building a deep unders
3rd - 9th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, General Science
Also included in: Light & Color STEM Bundle | Explore, Mix & Discover Science (Grades 3–9)
Pollination STEM Build a Working Pollination Model & Engineering For 3-9 Grades
🌼🐝 Pollination STEM – Build a Working Pollination Model A Hands-On Ecosystem Engineering Challenge (Grades 3–9)Engage students in an exciting, hands-on STEM experience where they design and build a working model that demonstrates how pollination happens in nature! This interactive engineering challenge helps students understand how pollen moves from one flower to another and why pollination is essential for plant reproduction. 🌸 The Challenge Students explore how pollination works and t
3rd - 9th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, General Science
Thermometer & Temperature STEM – Hot or Cold? For Kindergarten–Grade 2
🌡️❄️ Thermometer & Temperature STEM – Hot or Cold? (Kindergarten–Grade 2)Make weather science simple, hands-on, and fun with this Thermometer & Temperature STEM activity pack! This resource helps young learners understand what temperature means, how a thermometer works, and how to describe weather as hot, warm, cool, or cold through easy worksheets and engaging practice. Perfect for K–2 students, this no-prep activity includes sorting, recording, and graphing tasks that build early scienc
PreK - 4th
Engineering, General Science
Rainbow STEM – Explore Light and Color |Hands-On Science Investigation For 3-9th
🌈 Rainbow STEM – Explore Light and Color | Hands-On Science InvestigationHelp students discover the science behind rainbows with this engaging Rainbow STEM activity! In this hands-on investigation, students explore how light bends and separates into different colors while designing their own experiment to create a rainbow using simple materials. Through guided STEM steps, students will plan, build, test, and improve an experiment that demonstrates how light interacts with water, prisms, or
1st - 9th
Biology, Earth Sciences, Engineering
Also included in: Light & Color STEM Bundle | Explore, Mix & Discover Science (Grades 3–9)
Wind-powered Maze STEM Challenge (St. Patrick's Day STEM Activity) - Spring STEM
This low prep, St. Patrick's Day and Spring themed STEM/STEAM activity is perfect to engage your elementary engineers in March! ***SAVE BIG WITH THE ST.PATRICK'S DAY STEM BUNDLE!***Includes the following components for WIND-POWERED MAZE STEM ACTIVITY:Detailed Lesson Plan with Standards, Supply Checklist, and Suggested Read AloudsDigital Google Slides Notebook for Paperless Recording and Interactive DisplaysKey Visual Vocabulary ChartPhoto of Possible ProductDigital Anchor ChartStudent Instructi
K - 5th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
Leprechaun Trap STEM Activity - St. Patrick's Day STEM Challenge, Spring, March
This low prep, St. Patrick's Day and Spring themed STEM/STEAM activity is perfect to engage your elementary engineers in March! With a focus on simple machines, this challenge is always a hit. ***SAVE BIG WITH THE ST.PATRICK'S DAY STEM BUNDLE!***Includes the following components for LEPRECHAUN STEM ACTIVITY:Detailed Lesson Plan with Standards, Supply Checklist, and Suggested Read AloudsDigital Google Slides Notebook for Paperless Recording and Interactive DisplaysKey Visual Vocabulary ChartPhot
K - 5th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
Roller Coaster STEM Challenge End of the Year STEM Activity - Spring Summer May
This low prep, End of the Year, Spring, and Summer themed STEM/STEAM activity is perfect to engage your elementary engineers in May! With a focus on force and motion, this activity is always a fun way to end the school year. Includes the following components for ROLLER COASTER STEM ACTIVITY:Detailed Lesson Plan with Standards, Supply Checklist, and Suggested Read AloudsDigital Google Slides Notebook for Paperless Recording and Interactive DisplaysKey Visual Vocabulary ChartPhoto of Possible Prod
K - 5th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+8
Easter STEM Challenge Activity - Science Easter Basket - Easter Egg Math Game
Get ready for loads of Easter basket fun & games! In the Easter STEM challenge, Basket Bounce, students design and build creative baskets to hold plastic Easter eggs while competing in a bouncy Easter bunny game / relay race! This engaging activity blends Easter games, problem-solving, and even a little P.E., making it the perfect before or after spring break activity to energize your classroom. The Challenge:Students will work individually or in teams to: Design and build an Easter basket
2nd - 8th
Engineering, 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
Straw Rocket STEM Challenge - End of the Year Summer STEM Activity Space
Straw Rocket STEM is a low prep, End of the Year, Spring, and Summer themed STEM/STEAM activity that is perfect to engage your elementary engineers in May and June! With a focus on force and motion, space, and the forces of flight, this activity is always a fun way to end the school year. ***SAVE BIG WITH THE END OF THE YEAR STEM BUNDLE!***Includes the following components for STRAW ROCKET STEM ACTIVITY:Detailed Lesson Plan with Standards, Supply Checklist, and Suggested Read AloudsDigital Googl
K - 5th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+8
Plants STEM – Design a Plant Survival System| Plant biology units For 3-9 Grades
🌱🔬 Plants STEM – Design a Plant Survival System A Hands-On Plant Science & Engineering Challenge (Grades 3–9)Engage students in real-world problem solving with this interactive plant science STEM project! In this engineering challenge, students design and build a plant support system that helps a plant grow strong and healthy by providing the right conditions for survival. 🌿 The Challenge On page 2, students are introduced to the task: create a system that provides water, stability, l
3rd - 9th
Biology, Earth Sciences, Engineering
Farming STEM Activity | Design a System to Grow Food | biology Units For 3 Grade
🌱 Farming STEM Activity | Design a System to Grow Food 3-9 GradesBring real-world science and engineering into your classroom with this engaging Farming STEM activity! Students take on the role of young engineers as they design, build, test, and improve their own food-growing system while learning how plants grow and how farming works. This hands-on resource guides learners through the full engineering design process—from understanding plant needs to creating and testing a working model. ⭐ Wha
1st - 9th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Environment
Plant STEM Activity – Life Cycle, Adaptations, Photosynthesis, Heredity Genetics
Looking for an engaging way to teach plant life cycles, plant parts, needs, adaptations, functions, cells, photosynthesis, and genetics? Perfect for grades 2–8, this challenge invites kids to design and build their own unique plant with never-before-seen adaptations while applying real science concepts. This Google Slides Plant STEM activity combines hands-on building with paperless student slides, making it easy to manage while keeping kids fully engaged. 🧠 The ChallengeKids work individuall
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+6
Tornado in a Bottle STEM – Safe Weather Activity For Kindergarten–Grade 2
🌪️🧪 Tornado in a Bottle STEM – Safe Weather Activity For Kindergarten–Grade 2Bring weather science to life with this fun and easy Tornado in a Bottle STEM experiment! In this hands-on activity, students will create their own tornado vortex using water and a plastic bottle—perfect for teaching early learners about storms in a safe and engaging way. This resource is simple, classroom-friendly, and designed for young students to practice predicting, observing, testing, and recording results w
PreK - 4th
Engineering, General Science
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