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Boat Float STEM Sprint – Ocean Buoyancy Engineering | Grade 2
In the Foil Boat Delivery Sprint, students become naval engineers as they design and build an aluminum foil boat capable of carrying the maximum possible cargo payload without sinking. Set inside the Ocean Explorers narrative theme, this focused 1-week sprint challenges Grade 2 students to investigate buoyancy, hull shape, and weight distribution — testing their design, recording load data, and making one evidence-based redesign before their final cargo test. What Students Will Do* Investigate
2nd
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+4
Boat Float STEM Challenge – Forces, Motion & Transport Engineering | Grades K–8
In the Boat-to-Shore Transport STEM Challenge, students become marine and mechanical engineers as they design a system that safely moves cargo or passengers from a floating boat to the shoreline without tipping, spilling, or sinking. This real-world engineering scenario blends buoyancy, stability, force and motion, and systems design as students solve a transportation challenge using only simple classroom materials. This engaging, low-prep STEM project is perfect for STEM labs, science class
K - 8th
Engineering, For All Subjects, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Boat Float STEM Challenge – Buoyancy Engineering Design Activity | Grades K–8
In the Paper Lifeboat STEM Challenge, students become marine engineers as they design and build a lifeboat made entirely from paper and simple classroom materials that can safely float and carry passengers (cargo). This hands-on STEM challenge introduces students to buoyancy, displacement, stability, and structural design while using the Engineering Design Process to solve a real-world survival problem. This engaging, low-prep STEM activity is perfect for STEM labs, science classrooms, engi
K - 8th
Engineering, For All Subjects, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Mystery of the Floating Can DBQ/CER | Physical Science NGSS | GATE Middle School
📘 Full Length NGSS Aligned DBQ CER Style Worksheet - Claim Evidence Reasoning | Mystery of the Floating Can Worksheet | Evidence-Based Reading Engage your students in high-level critical thinking and evidence-based analysis on the subject of Physical Science, with this Full Length DBQ CER Style Worksheet. This resource is designed to help students analyze real-world topics, interpret informational texts, and support answers with evidence—all while staying accessible for gifted & talented m
3rd - 6th
Chemistry, Physical Science, Physics
Montessori 3 part Nomenclature Cards - Sink/Float
Presentation of floating and sinking objects. Introduce the concept of floating and sinking with these Montessori inspired 3 part cards. Let the child read and copy the exercise independently. The child can create, page by page ,their own float/sink booklet.
K - 2nd
Physical Science, Physics, Science
FREE Lava Lamp Science Experiment- STEM Activity K-5
Turn your classroom into a Mad Science Lab with "Floating Monster Goo!"Are you looking for a low-prep, high-engagement science experiment that actually works? This FREE Lava Lamp activity is designed by a real scientist to help you teach complex concepts like density, buoyancy, and chemical reactions in a way that feels like magic to your students. Perfect for curious minds in Grades 1-5, this resource takes the stress out of science planning. No fancy equipment needed—just grab some oil, w
K - 6th
Chemistry, General Science, Physics
NGSS
5-PS1-4
, 2-PS1-1
Saturn Density Lesson
Students will discuss various facts about the planet Saturn.
Students will then do a group experiment called “Floating Saturn”
Materials: “Bowl, water, marble, and a plastic ball
2nd - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Astronomy, Physics
STEM Activities & Challenges: 2nd & 3rd Grade Magnetism Project
This STEM activity and challenge uses the properties of magnetism and the principles of engineering design to challenge students to design and create a structure that will allow a paperclip to "float" and "defy gravity." Step-by-step directions and materials list are both provided for the teacher to allow for maximum student success. A student design and planning packet is also provided to ensure that students carefully navigate the engineering design process during this STEM challenge. Stude
2nd - 3rd
Engineering, Physics, Science
NGSS
3-PS2-1
, 3-PS2-3
, 3-PS2-4
Also included in: Magnets Activity Unit and STEM Challenge BUNDLE
Fall STEM Challenge Bundle 4 Hands-On Activities for Elementary & Middle School
🍁 Fall STEM Challenge Bundle — 4 Hands-On Activities for Elementary & Middle School Description: Save time and money with this ready-to-use Fall STEM Bundle! Includes four exciting, low-prep challenges that integrate science, technology, engineering, and math — perfect for a full week of seasonal fun. Includes 4 Activities: 🎃 Pumpkin Catapult Challenge 🍎 Apple Oxidation Test 🍂 Leaf Tower Engineering 🎈 Thanksgiving Parade Balloon Design ✅ Designed for Grades 3–8 ✅ Each activity fi
4th - 9th
Chemistry, Engineering, Physics
Aluminum Foil Boat STEM Challenge | Buoyancy & Density Science Activity
Looking for a no-prep, high-engagement STEM activity? This Aluminum Foil Boat Challenge is a perfect way to introduce students to the concepts of buoyancy, density, and the engineering design process. Students will design, test, and learn as they attempt to build a boat that can hold the most weight without sinking. Resource Highlights:Clear Objective: Students must create a floating boat using a single $6~in \times 6~in$ sheet of aluminum foil.Scaffolded Student Worksheets: * Prediction & Pl
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Measurement, Physics
Engineering & Science STEM Bundle | Build, Test & Explore | Science For K–3rd
🚀 Engineering & Science STEM Mega Bundle | Build, Test & Explore (K–3)Bring hands-on learning to life with this exciting Engineering & Science STEM Mega Bundle! This collection of interactive challenges helps students explore key science concepts through building, testing, observing, and improving—just like real engineers and scientists. Designed for young learners, these activities encourage curiosity and problem-solving while keeping instructions open-ended so students can think, design, a
PreK - 4th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
Magnets Activity Unit and STEM Challenge BUNDLE
This Science Magnet unit has everything you need to teach all about magnets in elementary school! Included in this pack is a multi-day PowerPoint, aligned flashcards, worksheets and assessment, as well as an experiment, which all can be used to help your students meet with the most success! With the key points highlighted and graphics used to support the information presented, the PowerPoints are a great tool for teaching. The slideshows contain checks for understanding in the form of group and
2nd - 3rd
Engineering, Physics, Science
NGSS
3-PS2-3
, 3-PS2-4
PBL: Engineering Technology Challenge PBL
To get a more in-depth view, along with pictures of my class doing these challenges go here:
http://pblparadise.blogspot.com/p/technology-challenges.html
Comes complete with:
* 2 PowerPoints with a TOTAL of 27 slides
* 2 Student Overviews
I use these challenges with my Technology unit, as students are building devices to solve a problem.
This project consists of 2 collaborative technology challenges; The Ball Launcher and The Raft Rescue. The Ball Launcher is a 1-2 day project. The Raft
4th - 8th
Engineering, Physics
NGSS 4-PS3-1 Energy and Speed 5E Digital INB DISTANCE LEARNING
This digital interactive notebook is written to align with NGSS 4-PS3-1. The tabs lead students through a 5E Lesson Plan. Through this journey students will do two close readings with questions: one on What is Energy and the other is on Potential and Kinetic Energy. Students explore Speed and Energy with two Science Labs entitled Lab 1 Penny on Flat Surface and Lab 2 Marble Speed. Students will analyze charts and create their own chart. They will be asked to analyze and interpret the
3rd - 6th
English Language Arts, Physical Science, Physics
CCSS, NGSS
RI.4.1
, RI.4.3
, W.4.2
+1
Rover Reveal STEM Sprint – Ground Mobility Engineering Preview | Grade 4
In the Rover Reveal Ground Challenge Preview, students become ground mobility engineers for the first time as they build and test a simple wheeled rover — previewing the Mars terrain engineering challenges coming in Q2. Set inside Mr. B Engineering Games, this flex-week sprint gives Grade 4 students a low-stakes first encounter with wheel design, terrain navigation, and mobility data collection. What Students Will Do* Build a simple wheeled rover from provided materials within a 10-minute build
4th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Rover Terrain STEM Sprint – Mobility Engineering Preview | Grade 5
In the Rover Terrain Preview Mobility Challenge flex sprint, students become ground mobility engineers as they design and test a wheeled rover payload system across an uneven terrain track — previewing the Mars rover integration challenges of Q2 with a focus on payload security and mobility efficiency. Set inside the STEAM Lab Design Academy narrative, this flex-week sprint applies the efficiency ratio thinking from Q1 to a new mobility engineering context. What Students Will Do* Build a simple
5th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 5-PS2-1
+1
Engineering STEM Stations – Medical Device Relay Championship | Grade 4
In the Medical Device Engineering Relay Championship flex sprint, students become multi-challenge engineers as they compete across four rapid-fire engineering stations — tower, bridge, platform, and paper airplane — closing out the Grade 4 STEAM year with energy, teamwork, and celebration. Set inside the Medical Device Engineers narrative, this flex-week stations format gives Grade 4 students a final day of hands-on engineering fun. What Students Will Do* Build the tallest freestanding tower fr
4th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Structural Engineering STEM Stations – Wildlife Team Challenge | Grade 3
In the Wildlife Engineering Relay Championship, students become multi-challenge engineers as they compete in four rapid-fire engineering sprints using index cards, tape, and straws — closing out the Grade 3 STEAM year with energy, teamwork, and celebration. Set inside the Wildlife Documentary Crew narrative theme, this flex-week championship runs four back-to-back challenges: tallest freestanding tower, widest bridge span, strongest platform, and paper airplane distance toss, with a running tal
3rd
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-3
+4
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