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Easy Electronics Lab
Students love exploring and designing electrical circuits in this hands-on creative lab. Watch as they engineer functioning circuits complete with lights, buzzers, and switches using batteries and salt dough. Working cooperatively, they will learn the principles of direct current and explore the difference between series and parallel circuits.
Inexpensive materials make this project perfect for schools with limited funds or resources. A complete materials list and ordering information are includ
3rd - 8th
Other (Science), Physics, Science
Candy Corn Parachute Drop — Holiday STEM Challenge (Grades 3–12, NGSS Aligned)
Description Boost engagement with a seasonal engineering challenge that’s easy to prep, budget-friendly, and truly data-driven. In the Candy Corn Parachute Drop, students design, build, and test a parachute that carries a candy-corn payload. They compete for the longest average fall time while meeting real-world constraints, then analyze results and iterate like engineers. What students do Plan a design under material and size limits, predict performance, and sketch. Build a canopy + lines +
4th - 12th
General Science, Physics
Project Based Learning-Design a Mini-Golf Hole Challenge
Bring math and science to life with Mini-Golf Mayhem — an engaging, hands-on Project-Based Learning (PBL) unit where students design a mini-golf hole through creativity and innovation! By aligning this resource to your own geometry and science standards, students will go through the process of designing and building their very own creative mini-golf hole. Students will: Explore angles, measurement, force, and motion Apply real-world problem-solving and collaboration Innovate with creativity w
3rd - 8th
Geometry, Measurement, 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
Electric Circuits Series & Parallel NO PREP GRADE 4 SCIENCE GAME - VERY UNFAIR
This game is VERY UNFAIR and the kids love it! The Very Unfair Game is a No Prep Science review game where students earn points for answering correctly, but the points can be positive or negative, and can be assigned to your team or your opponents’ team! And to make it the VERY Unfair Game, if you get the answer wrong, then the opposing team gets to assign the points to any team they choose. The goal is to have the score the closest to zero at the end of the game. The game is playable with the
3rd - 5th
Physical Science, Physics
Also included in: 29 NO PREP GRADE 4 SCIENCE REVIEW GAMES - VERY UNFAIR: Physics
Electrical Circuits (Series & Parallel) TRASHKETBALL Science Game - Grade 5
Let’s score points with Trashketball!3 or more teams race to answer each question!!Trashketball is a No Prep Science game where students take shots to score points based on how quickly they answered the questions, but only if they are correct! The game is playable with the whole class together, or you can play it as small groups. There are 20 questions and answers are included. This version is Elementary Science, Grade 5, Electrical Circuits (Series & Parallel) It is a digital resource, no print
4th - 6th
Physical Science, Physics
Also included in: 29 TRASHKETBALL Science Games - Physics - Grade 5 No Prep Review
Series vs Parallel Circuits TRASHKETBALL Science Game - No Prep Grade 6 Review
Let’s score points with Trashketball!3 or more teams race to answer each question!!Trashketball is a No Prep Science game where students take shots to score points based on how quickly they answered the questions, but only if they are correct! The game is playable with the whole class together, or you can play it as small groups. There are 20 questions and answers are included. This version is Middle School Science, Grade 6, Series vs Parallel Circuits It is a digital resource, no printouts requ
5th - 7th
Physical Science, Physics
Also included in: 40 TRASHKETBALL Science Games - Physics - Grade 6 No Prep Review
Simple Machine Theme Park Project for Physical Science: STEAM 4th-12th
Tired of searching for a simple machine project that actually excites your students while covering real content? This creative simple machine project for grades 4 through 12 combines writing, art, and science into one engaging theme park activity that works perfectly for your simple machines unit as group work or individual assignments.📋 What's Included:Ready to print student project plans1 completion checklist for students1 grading rubric1 teacher instruction guide💛 Why You'll Love It: This r
4th - 12th
Creative Writing, Physical Science, Physics
NGSS
MS-ETS1-1
Electric Circuits Series & Parallel FRAZZLED Science Game - No Prep Grade 4
Win Big, then Lose Big, Then Win Big Again. So Frustrating, and FUN!Frazzled is a No Prep Science game where teams earn an unknown amount of points for answering questions correctly! Be warned, get it wrong and your opponents get your points! Reveal a bomb and your points get reset to ZERO! The game is playable with the whole class together, or you can play it as small groups. There are 20 questions and answers included. This version is Elementary Science, Grade 4, Electric Circuits Series & Pa
3rd - 5th
Physical Science, Physics
Also included in: 29 FRAZZLED Science Games - Physics - No Prep Grade 4 Review
Electrical Circuits (Series & Parallel) TRASHKETBALL Science Game - Grade 5
Let’s score points with Trashketball!Trashketball is a No Prep Science game where students take shots to score points based on how quickly they answered the questions correctly! The game is playable with the whole class together, or you can play it as small groups. There are 20 questions and answers included. This version is Elementary Science, Grade 5, Electrical Circuits (Series & Parallel) It is a digital resource, no printouts required. How It Works: The game runs in PowerPoint, and you can
4th - 6th
Physical Science, Physics
Also included in: 29 TRASHKETBALL Science Games - Physics - Grade 5 No Prep Review
Series vs Parallel Circuits WING NUTS Science Game - No Prep Grade 6 Review
Risk Big to Win Big, or play it safe and be a CHICKEN!Wing Nuts is a No Prep Science review game where students choose the number of points they will earn for answering questions correctly! Be warned, get it wrong and your opponents get your points!These games are playable with the whole class together, or you can play them as small groups. There are 20 questions and answers included. This version is Middle School Science, Grade 6, Series vs Parallel Circuits. It is a digital resource, no print
5th - 7th
Physical Science, Physics
Also included in: 40 WING NUTS Science Games - Physics - Grade 6 No Prep Review Activity
Series vs Parallel Circuits BUMP Science Game - No Prep Grade 6 Review Activity
Let’s BUMP the other teams to score points!BUMP is a No Prep Science game where students bump other teams off the platform to score points based on how quickly they answered the questions correctly! The game is playable with the whole class together, or you can play it as small groups. There are 20 questions and answers included. This version is Middle School Science, Grade 6, Series vs Parallel Circuits. It is a digital resource, no printouts required. How It Works: The game runs in PowerPoint,
5th - 7th
Physical Science, Physics
Also included in: 40 BUMP Science Games - Physics - Grade 6 No Prep Review Activity
Electrical Circuits (Series & Parallel) GRADE 5 SCIENCE GAME - BIG UNFAIR
This game is UNFAIR and the kids love it! 8 teams answer every question!The Big Unfair Game is a No Prep Science review game where students earn points for answering questions, but the points can be positive or negative! The goal is to have the score the closest to zero at the end of the game.The game is playable with the whole class together, or you can play it as small groups. All questions and answers are included. This version is Elementary Science, Grade 5, Electrical Circuits (Series & Pa
4th - 6th
Physical Science, Physics
Also included in: 29 NO PREP GRADE 5 SCIENCE REVIEW GAMES - BIG UNFAIR: Physics
Electric Circuits Series & Parallel NO PREP GRADE 4 SCIENCE GAME - BIG UNFAIR
This game is UNFAIR and the kids love it! 8 teams answer every question!The Big Unfair Game is a No Prep Science review game where students earn points for answering questions, but the points can be positive or negative! The goal is to have the score the closest to zero at the end of the game.The game is playable with the whole class together, or you can play it as small groups. All questions and answers are included. This version is Elementary Science, Grade 4, Electric Circuits Series & Paral
3rd - 5th
Physical Science, Physics
Also included in: 29 NO PREP GRADE 4 SCIENCE REVIEW GAMES - BIG UNFAIR: Physics
Electric Circuits Series & Parallel BUMP Science Game - No Prep Grade 4 Review
Let’s BUMP the other teams to score points!BUMP is a No Prep Science game where students bump other teams off the platform to score points based on how quickly they answered the questions correctly! The game is playable with the whole class together, or you can play it as small groups. All questions and answers are included. This version is Elementary Science, Grade 4, Electric Circuits Series & Parallel. It is a digital resource, no printouts required. How It Works: The game runs in PowerPoint,
3rd - 5th
Physical Science, Physics
Also included in: 29 BUMP Science Games - Physics - Grade 4 No Prep Review Activity
Electrical Circuits (Series & Parallel) GRADE 5 SCIENCE GAME - VERY UNFAIR
This game is VERY UNFAIR and the kids love it! The Very Unfair Game is a No Prep Science review game where students earn points for answering correctly, but the points can be positive or negative, and can be assigned to your team or your opponents’ team! And to make it the VERY Unfair Game, if you get the answer wrong, then the opposing team gets to assign the points to any team they choose. The goal is to have the score the closest to zero at the end of the game. The game is playable with the
4th - 6th
Physical Science, Physics
Also included in: 29 NO PREP GRADE 5 SCIENCE REVIEW GAMES - VERY UNFAIR: Physics
Series vs Parallel Circuits NO PREP GRADE 6 SCIENCE REVIEW GAME - BIG UNFAIR
This game is UNFAIR and the kids love it!8 teams answer every question!The Big Unfair Game is a No Prep Science review game where students earn points for answering questions, but the points can be positive or negative! The goal is to have the score the closest to zero at the end of the game.The game is playable with the whole class together, or you can play it as small groups. All questions and answers are included. This version is Middle School Science, Grade 6, Series vs Parallel Circuits. I
5th - 7th
Physical Science, Physics
Also included in: 40 NO PREP GRADE 6 SCIENCE REVIEW GAMES - BIG UNFAIR: Physics
Leprechaun Trap STEM Activity St. Patrick's Day Family Project Engineering Fun
Design a Leprechaun Trap and catch the leprechaun for St. Patrick's Day! Students will use the planning sheet to follow the engineering design process, pick bait to trap the leprechaun, and create a simple (or complicated!) trap while exploring force and motion. This project can be done in small groups (pairs works well) or you may send this home as family project. 🍀 What You'll Get 🍀 Teacher instructions and guided lesson planDifferentiated recording page options that guide students through
1st - 6th
Engineering, Measurement, Physics
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+4
Kindergarten Forces and Motion Project Based Assessment | PBL |Push Pull Gravity
Make science meaningful and engaging with this Project-Based Assessment for Forces and Motion—perfect for Kindergarten! This hands-on PBL activity allows students to explore real-world playground problems while demonstrating their understanding of push, pull, gravity, friction, and motion. Students take ownership of their learning by choosing one of three relatable problems: The slide is too slow—kids can’t slide! The swing won’t move! The ball rolls into unsafe places! 🧠 What Students Do:
Kindergarten
Physical Science, Physics, Writing
NGSS
K-PS2-2
, K-PS2-1
Force & Motion Science Projects | 5 Hands-On STEM With Readings & Extensions
Looking for engaging, hands-on science projects to wrap up your 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade force and motion unit? This resource includes 5 exciting STEM-based lesson plans, each featuring an interactive experiment, two short reading passages (1 informational & 1 narrative), a student reflection sheet, and extension ideas that bring science concepts to life! Perfect for end-of-the-year science units, this bundle combines NGSS-aligned activities, cross-curricular reading integration, and simple
3rd - 4th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
CCSS, NGSS
RL.3.1
, RL.4.1
, RL.5.1
+18
PBL: Sound Wave Principles and Music Project (Google Doc)
Want a cross-curricular project that combines music, art, and science? With this project based learning activity, students deepen their understanding of wave principles while having a choice in the type of project they would like to produce. Students focus on wave principles such as frequency, amplitude, waveforms, harmonics, crests, troughs, etc. while also exploring musical concepts such as timbre, echo, reverb, rhythm, tempo, and pitch. Students will be able to:Create an original piece of mus
4th - 8th
General Science, Other (Arts), Physics
CCSS, NGSS
CCRA.L.1
, CCRA.L.6
, MS-PS4-2
+1
Also included in: Wave Principles and Music Project with Warm-Ups Bundle
Air Car STEM Challenge: Propeller Car Engineering Design Project (NGSS)
🚗 Air Car STEM Challenge: Build a Propeller-Powered Vehicle! Engineering Design Project | NGSS-Aligned | Grades 5–10 Turn your classroom into an engineering lab with this fast-paced, high-engagement STEM challenge where students design, build, and improve a battery-powered air car. The Goal: Create a propeller-driven vehicle that moves efficiently using thrust from a spinning fan. Students don’t just build—they test, analyze, and iterate, just like real engineers. ⚡ Why This Activity Work
5th - 10th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Physics
Paper Bridge STEM Challenge | Engineering Design Project | Grades 4-8
Engineering Design Project | Middle School Science Lab | NJSLS Aligned Looking for a fun, low-prep STEM activity that gets your students thinking like real engineers? In this engaging Paper Bridge Engineering Challenge, students will use only 3 sheets of paper and tape to design, build, test, and improve a bridge capable of holding weight! This hands-on STEM lab walks students through the Engineering Design Process as they: ✔ Define the problem ✔ Plan and sketch a design ✔ Build and test a
4th - 8th
Engineering, Physics
Toys/Game Around the World: Math/Social Studies Project Based Learning
This is a high-quality, interdisciplinary unit that hits the "STEM + Social Studies" sweet spot—a very popular niche on Teachers Pay Teachers (TpT). Here is a ready-to-use product title, description, and "What's Included" list designed to convert browsers into buyers. Product Title: STEM Around the World: 5-Day Toy Engineering & Physics Lab Subtitle: History, Physics, and Invention Challenges for Upper Elementary & Middle School Product Description:Take your students on a global journey where hi
1st - 5th
Engineering, Geometry, Physics
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