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Mini Cups STEM Bins® Speed Builds STEM Activities: Cup Stacking Cup Towers
Mini Cups STEM Bins® Speed Builds STEM Activities are ideal for hands-on Morning Work, Fast Finishers, Centers, Enrichment, Team Building, and more!Mini Cups 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 cards.Lookin
PreK - 6th
Engineering, Math
Back to School Team Building: Stack School Supplies STEM Challenge & Activity!
Start the school year with an engaging and collaborative STEM challenge that ignites critical thinking and teamwork from day one! "Stack Those School Supplies" is the perfect first-week activity to get your students actively involved in problem-solving, engineering design, and building essential classroom community skills. Tired of settling into the school year with passive learning? This hands-on challenge transforms everyday classroom supplies into a dynamic engineering adventure. Watch your
3rd - 7th
Classroom Community, Engineering, Other (Science)
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: Back to School Bundle: Day 1 Safety & Belonging SEL & STEM Activities
STEAM Thanksgiving Candy Corn Stacking Challenge+ Bonus Creativity-GATE
Stack it high! Let's compete in a Candy Corn Stacking Challenge-Thanksgiving Math and Science STEAM project based GATE activity. This is the perfect project to have a FUN food based challenge with your students during the Fall Season. Contains:Teacher Directions, Website Resource Page, Standards, Materials List, Student Planning Sheet-Candy Corn Stacking Challenge Plan, Materials, Higher leveled Math Questions, Sketch, and Comparative data, Student Reflection Sheet(In half-page to save copies!)
2nd - 5th
Math, Science
Open-Ended Research Project Planning Guide - Montessori Shelf Worksheet
This guide helps students plan out independent research projects. It can be used with assigned projects that is more open-ended. I keep a stack of these on my shelf for students to use as they like, but also pull them to help guide students when they have topics they're interested in but need support with getting started!
4th - 7th
General Science, Social Studies
CCSS
SL.4.4
March STEM STEAM Challenge: St. Patrick's Day Edition
Give your little leprechauns a chance to see just how hard it is to "Grab the Gold" with this STEM challenge. Using the listed materials, students will create, use, and compare two tools for picking up and stacking coins. They will discover how the angle of each tool and the pressure/tension on the clothespins affects each tool's effectiveness.
Included in this pack are:
-- Printable student challenge card
-- Teacher materials list
-- Written and photo directions for creating "gold grabbers"
-
1st - 6th
Engineering, Science
Food Chain Cup Activity
Transform your science lessons into a living ecosystem!Help your students visualize complex ecological concepts with this interactive "stacking" game. This activity moves beyond static worksheets, allowing children to physically build food chains and witness the "Trophic Cascade" effect in action. It is designed for educators who value creative, printable materials that engage students through movement and play. What’s Included in this Digital Download:30 Species Labels: High-quality, circular a
K - 6th
Biology, Environment
Pre-K STEM Sub Plans Build a Tower STEM Challenge
Carly and Adam's Emergency STEM Sub Plans for Pre-K!This low prep STEM activity is simple to use. Just print and play. It's flexible and can be used at any time. Designed to be used with Pre-K or kindergarten. This STEM cup stacking challenge can be used for bell ringers, indoor recess, morning work, makerspace time, or STEM lab. Includes:Pre-K STEM ChallengeSubstitute Teacher InstructionsDesign PageVocabularyMaterial List: Popsicle Sticks and Cups
PreK - K
Engineering, For All Subjects, Geometry
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: Elementary STEM Emergency Sub Plans BUNDLE
Complete Curriculum in Data Structures for Computer Science & Programming.
This curriculum offers a clear and engaging introduction to Data Structures in Computer Science Programming and Coding, designed for both beginners and intermediate learners. It covers key concepts such as arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, trees, graphs, hash tables, searching and sorting algorithms, and memory management. ▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧ The Following Are Included in This Curriculum✤ PDF Lessons ✤ PowerPoint Presentations ✤ PowerPoint Compatible Mode ▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧
4th - 12th, Higher Education
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Instructional Technology
Write the Room Scavenger- Insects- Montessori Preschool Kindergarten
Scavenger Hunt "Write the Room" ActivityThis scavenger hunt, also known as a "write the room" activity, is perfect for both school and home settings! It's designed to engage children in an interactive and educational game, encouraging them to explore and learn. Preparation1. Print Materials: - Print the large pictures and label page in color on cardstock for durability. - For added longevity, laminate the printed pages (optional but recommended). 2. Cut and Prepare Labels: - Use a paper cutter t
PreK - 3rd
Science, Writing
Soil Layers Flip Book
This flip book of the soil layers is the perfect addition to a Project Based Learning (PBL) unit about soil layers, rocks, and Earth sciences. There are 4 layers of the flip book that stack on top of each other and as you flip through each layer you see a student drawing diagram, image of the layers, a tactile representation of the layers, and an informational writing flap that is differentiated for a variety of student writing abilities. These low-prep flip books are a great culminating project
PreK - 5th
Earth Sciences, Science, Writing-Expository
STEM Challenge: Cup Tower | Engineering | Science Grades 4-6
STEM Challenge: Cup Tower 🏗️ Cooperative Team Building at Its Best!Looking for a high-engagement STEM activity that builds teamwork, problem-solving, and critical thinking — without a ton of prep? STEM Challenge: Cup Tower is a hands-on, collaborative engineering challenge where students must stack cups into a tower using only a rubber band tool — no hands allowed! This ready-to-go resource makes it easy for you to facilitate a powerful STEM experience in just one class period. 🚀 What’s Inclu
3rd - 6th
Engineering, General Science, Other (Science)
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+2
Valentines STEM Activities
Valentines STEM Activities This pack includes 6 STEM activities that you can do over the Valentines period. These STEM challenges are designed with Primary School teachers in mind. We all know what a small budget we have to make such wonderful programs. Each challenge comes with a lesson plan, worksheet and a picture of the finished product. It includes the following challenges. Building Brick Heart Heart Candy Stack Heart Catapult Toothpick Tower Heart-Shaped Box Cupid’s Bow Here are the li
1st - 6th
Engineering
Also included in: 140 STEM Challenges (Growing Bundle)
Holiday/Monthly Bundle Collection ~ 8 Holiday Packs ~ 18 Monthly Challenges!
This is a bundle of 8 of my STEM Engineering Packs related to Holiday themes! There are 40 total engineering challenges in this bundle! There are also TWO years of monthly school-wide Challenges (18 total)! The STEM Engineering Packs in this Bundle: Engineering Halloween Engineering Thanksgiving Engineering Christmas Engineering Winter Pet Rock Playground Winter Games 100th Day Challenges Got Peeps? Monthly School-wide Challenges Set #1: Growing Creatures Counting Pumpkins Predicting with Gour
2nd - 6th
Engineering, Science, Social Studies
Fairy Tale STEM: Index Card Bridge {Gingerbread Man}
This is a STEM building and engineering project based on a The Gingerbread Man. Students will construct a bridge using just an index card. This could be a fun holiday activity or is perfect any time! This activity is designed to encourage critical thinking and scientific reasoning skills, as well as, problem solving and teamwork.
Included:
-Student Recording Sheets (four options)
-Grading Rubric
-Picture Examples
-Detailed Notes to Teacher (three pages)
-Extension Menu
-Parent Letter
Additio
3rd - 6th
Engineering
Also included in: STEM Challenge Bundle (Fairy Tale, Nursery Rhymes, Seasonal STEM)
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
STEM Team Building Activities the First Day of School Popsicle Stick Bridge
The beginning of the year is just around the corner and your teacher life just got a little busier with STEM Team Building activities you need to plan. Use STEM Team Building activities to cover standards and help your students develop collaborative skills with Back to School STEM activities they will love. This ready to go STEM Team Building Activities and Bridge Building Back to School Challenge is just what you need to keep your 2nd through 5th grade students engaged and excited for learning
2nd - 5th
Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+1
Popsicle Stick Dam: Engineering Challenge Project ~ Great STEM Activity!
Engineering Challenge:
Using the materials provided, can you construct a dam that will keep the water on one side of the plastic container?
Materials: (for a group)
One large package of popsicle sticks (craft sticks)
One package of non-drying clay
(you can find it on-line or at the dollar store)
Tape
River rocks or gravel
Plastic shoebox tub (only $1 at the dollar store)
Water and pitcher
This packet contains all the information you need to make this a great engineering activity in your
3rd - 5th
Science
Also included in: Personalized STEM Challenges Pack #20 - Set of 10 Challenges
Outdoor Nature Study STEM Activity I Can Name It: Identifiers for K - 3
Take nature study outdoors with this hands-on set of Summer Camping Nature Identifiers—a printable activity pack designed for K-3 students, homeschoolers, and outdoor classrooms. These interactive identification tools help young learners explore the natural world of North America, featuring plants, animals, and celestial objects commonly found across the continent. Each identifier features a central cutout window and attaches to a popsicle stick handle, transforming a simple card into a durable,
K - 3rd
General Science, Vocabulary
NGSS
1-ESS1-1
, 1-LS1-1
, K-ESS3-1
+4
Elementary K–2 Popsicle Stick Catapult STEM Challenge
A simple, hands-on STEM Challenge designed for early elementary learners. Perfect for classrooms, homeschool, STEM bins, or after-school enrichment. WHAT’S INCLUDED: • 3-page STEM Challenge set: Cover Page, Instructions Page, Activity Page • Clear, consistent directions designed for real classrooms • Kid-friendly layout that supports independent exploration • Printable PDF (8.5x11) SKILL TARGETS: • Engineering design process • Problem-solving and critical thinking • Fine motor and spatial reason
K - 2nd
Engineering, Other (Science), Physical Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+2
Seasons of the Earth | Cut & Stick Activity - Early Years | Printable Worksheet
This cut-and-stick activity helps early years and KS1 learners begin to understand the concept of seasons and Earth’s rotation in a simple, visual way. Designed specifically for foundation learners, this single-page worksheet invites children to cut out seasonal scenes and match them with Earth’s position in orbit. What makes it useful: It supports fine motor development through cutting and sticking. Offers a clear and age-appropriate visual explanation of how Earth's tilt causes the season
2nd - 6th
Earth Sciences, General Science, Geography
Fruits and Veggies Snack Mats, Printable Placemats for Picky Eaters
If your child struggles with eating fruits and vegetables and you want a fun feeding resource that will actually help, this is for you! Created by a pediatric occupational therapist and feeding specialist, these snack mats will equip you with so many fun games and activities to help your child learn to love new foods! This feeding resource features 20 fruits and veggies themed placemats with food play ideas to make mealtimes more fun! These snack mats help picky eaters learn about new foods in a
PreK - 2nd, Not Specific
Family Consumer Sciences
Engineering Design Process with Worksheets | Snack Grabber | 3rd 4th 5th Grade
Have some little inventors in your class? Give them a chance to use the engineering design process to solve a problem - a very sweet problem! You will stick some yummy snacks way up high on the wall. Your students will work in small groups to invent a snack grabber to get the snack down safely. The number one rule is that they need to keep their feet on the ground! The must get the snack down without climbing or jumping. They will design a device to retrieve the treat safely without letting it d
3rd - 5th
Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
100th Day of School Snack, Collection, & Stations with Reading Activities & STEM
Get ready for an exciting 100th Day of School with an enriching twist! Out with the mundane counting activities and embrace a day filled with STEM, SEL, and social skills. Designed for second and third grade teachers, these comprehensive lessons turn the 100th Day of School into a meaningful celebration. Ever felt like a zombie scrolling online for the 100th Day activities that go beyond basic counting? It's time to break free from the screen and offer students an experience that's both enj
2nd - 3rd
Math, Science
CCSS
2.MD.A.1
, 2.MD.A.2
, 2.MD.A.3
+20
Watercycle model DIY science activity| water cycle project
It’s an amazing activity to introduce kids with water cycle. Simply print the water cycle and stick on cardboard Also print the handle with water drops to indicate water cycle
3rd - 6th
Science
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