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This is not a run of the mill novel study. Make Edward's journey come alive with these STEM challenges! I have created these STEM challenges as a way for students to engage with some of the aspects of the story in a hands-on and meaningful way. What You'll Get4 Main STEM Challenges (clothing/accessory, high chair, harmonica, marionette). These challenges incorporate design, measurement, force and motion, and soundSample images for the challengesScience/engineering vocabulary terms / word wall c

3rd - 6th

Balanced Literacy, Engineering

Also included in: 4th Grade STEM Curriculum STEM Task Cards Activities Engineering Design Process

STEM Challenge Task Cards Activity Winter Digital Building Early Finishers

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You don't need any building bricks for these digital design challenges (though your students can build a physical model if you do have them available). Not only are these satisfying to build digitally, your students will hone a variety of tech skills while completing colorful and fun designs. Please note the video preview shows the summer set, which is similar. What You'll Get10 Standard Building Brick Challenges (choose from outline included or advanced, NO outline included). This set has a wi

2nd - 6th

Computer Science - Technology, Engineering

Also included in: STEM Digital Resource Challenge Technology Bellwork Fast Finishers Digi Bricks

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

Created by

Kerry Tracy Feel-Good Teaching

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

Weather Hazard STEM

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Classroom Base Camp

Natural Disaster STEM - Oh no! The weather is forecasting high winds! The family needs a safe place to stay. Build a shelter for the family that will withstand the wind. It will be tested with a hairdryer, so make it strong! Students must stick to a budget and use the available materials to build a shelter. The family must fit inside. This STEM focuses on lessening the impact of natural disasters on humans with engineering. It meets NGSS Standards. Please check the preview to see what is

2nd - 5th

Earth Sciences, Engineering

Also included in: Natural Disasters STEM

Ancient Rome Activities STEM Projects Windmill Solar Oven Engineering Design

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Fishyrobb

This is a set of 5 different activities centered around the story of a slave living in ancient Rome. After hearing the opening storyline, students will read 5 of the slave's diary entries. Each one will challenge them to design something that will help him earn his freedom and become a Roman citizen. STEM Challenges in this pack:Road Trip: Design a TrunkFood for Thought: Create a Fishing NetCatch a Breeze: Windmill ChallengeNow We're Cooking: Construct a Solar OvenWater, Water Everywhere: Build

4th - 7th

Engineering, Physical Science

NGSS

MS-ETS1-2

, 4-PS3-4

, 3-5-ETS1-3

Also included in: Force & Motion STEM Activity BUNDLE 15 Projects + STEM Rubric Space Rome

Apple Activities for Johnny Appleseed, Fun Friday, Apple Day, Fall STEM Science

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This bundle of apple activities blends fun with STEM, making it perfect for Fun Friday activities, apple day, or your apple unit in September or October. They're also great for Johnny Appleseed activities that go beyond coloring pages or crafts! These apple STEM activities are designed to spark creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking through challenges that align with Newton’s laws of motion and the engineering design process. Whether you're teaching elementary or middle schoo

2nd - 8th

Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning

NGSS

K-2-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-3

, MS-ETS1-2

Fall STEM Challenge Paper Airplane Science Activity Engineering Design Process

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Looking for an easy STEM challenge for fall? Are you ready to have some fun with paper leaves? Students will design a leaf glider that flies the farthest in this low-prep STEM challenge. Simple enough to leave as sub plans, this STEM activity is also great for fine motor skills practice and easy to implement with a wide grade range. ⬇️ What You'll Get ⬇️ ✅ Getting Started: Suggested Material List, Teacher notes ✅ Optional Creative Warm-Up: Complete the drawing activity ✅ STEM Challenge Ti

2nd - 6th

Engineering

NGSS

3-5-ETS1-3

, 3-5-ETS1-1

, 3-5-ETS1-2

Also included in: STEM Curriculum 3rd Grade Activities STEM Task Cards Engineering Design Process

Turkey Hideout STEM Challenge - Thanksgiving STEM Activity

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***SAVE BIG WITH THE THANKSGIVING STEM BUNDLE!***This low prep, Thanksgiving themed STEM/STEAM activity is perfect to engage your elementary engineers in November! With a focus on engineering, this activity is always a fun way to celebrate fall. Includes the following components for TURKEY HIDEOUT STEM ACTIVITY:Detailed Lesson Plan with Standards, Supply Checklist, and Suggested Read AloudsDigital Google Slides Notebook for Paperless Recording and Interactive DisplaysKey Visual Vocabulary ChartP

K - 5th

Engineering, Science

NGSS

K-2-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-3

, K-2-ETS1-1

Also included in: STEM Favorites ULTIMATE BUNDLE - STEM Activities & Stations for the Entire Year

Mayflower Ship STEM Challenge - Thanksgiving STEM Activity

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***SAVE BIG WITH THE THANKSGIVING STEM BUNDLE!***This low prep, Thanksgiving themed STEM/STEAM activity is perfect to engage your elementary engineers in November! With a focus on boat engineering, this activity is always a fun way to celebrate fall. Includes the following components for MAYFLOWER SHIP STEM ACTIVITY:Detailed Lesson Plan with Standards, Supply Checklist, and Suggested Read AloudsDigital Google Slides Notebook for Paperless Recording and Interactive DisplaysKey Visual Vocabulary C

K - 5th

Engineering, Science

NGSS

K-2-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-3

, K-2-ETS1-1

Also included in: STEM Favorites ULTIMATE BUNDLE - STEM Activities & Stations for the Entire Year

Spider Web Bridge STEM Challenge - Halloween STEM Activity Party Station

Created by

Kerry Tracy Feel-Good Teaching

***SAVE BIG WITH THE HALLOWEEN STEM BUNDLE!***This low prep, Halloween themed STEM/STEAM activity is perfect to engage your elementary engineers in October! With a focus on bridge engineering, this activity is always a fun way to begin the school year. Includes the following components for SPIDER WEB BRIDGE STEM ACTIVITY:Detailed Lesson Plan with Standards, Supply Checklist, and Suggested Read AloudsDigital Google Slides Notebook for Paperless Recording and Interactive DisplaysKey Visual Vocabul

K - 5th

Engineering, Science

NGSS

K-2-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-3

, K-2-ETS1-1

Also included in: STEM Favorites ULTIMATE BUNDLE - STEM Activities & Stations for the Entire Year

Winter STEM Activities Challenge Science Projects Parachute Tower Catapult Igloo

Created by

Fishyrobb

This set of winter STEM challenges are centered around the story of a group of stranded arctic explorers who need your students' help to survive! Begin by showing students the "movie trailer" ( preview video) to build interest. After hearing the story of the failed expedition, students will read 5 diary entries. Each one presents a problem to solve and will challenge them to design something to help the group make it back to base camp. Includes 5 separate winter STEM challenges: Arctic Architect

4th - 7th

Engineering, Physical Science

Also included in: 15 STEM Challenge Projects Desert Island Pioneer Winter Science Activities

End of Year Science Activity - Water Slide Summer STEM Activity - Google Slides

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Looking for an exciting end of the year science activity that keeps kids engaged all the way to the last day? This end of year science STEM challenge combines hands-on building with easy-to-use Google Slides, making it the perfect solution for those final weeks of school. In this high-energy summer STEM activity, kids design and build a Wicked-Fast Water Slide, testing for speed, thrills, and safety while developing SEL skills, communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creative pro

2nd - 8th

Engineering, Social Emotional Learning

NGSS

K-2-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-3

, MS-ETS1-2

Also included in: End of the Year STEM Activities - Summer STEM Science Math - Print & Digital

Paper Bag Basket: Engineering Challenge Project ~ STEM Activity!

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Smart Chick

Engineering Challenge: Can you create a paper bag basket that can hold the most weight? Materials: (per student) 2 brown paper lunch bags 8 inches of tape Weights (we used things we found in the room) Scissors This packet contains all the information you need to make this a great engineering activity in your classroom! Lab sheets, student and teacher instructions, and challenge signs are all included! Using simple and cheap materials, you can engage your students in the engineering proces

2nd - 7th

Engineering

U.S. Landmarks America STEM Challenges with Close Reading Passages Bundle

Created by

Kerry Tracy Feel-Good Teaching

STEM challenge activities can be such a fun way to learn about American or U.S. Landmarks! But, we all know that finding the time to incorporate design challenges into your curriculum can be a challenge. These STEM ACROSS AMERICA with CLOSE READING design challenges seamlessly allow you to tie together the curriculum by including a high interest close reading passage and assessment that pairs perfectly with the fun engineering design challenge. Integrating ELA into your STEM challenges has n

3rd - 6th

Close Reading, Engineering, Social Studies

Apple Day Fun Friday Johnny Appleseed Activity Fall STEM Science Apple Center

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In the Apples A-head apple activity, students work in teams to design wearable headgear that can carry an apple -- a fun option for a STEM-based Johnny Appleseed activity!This Fall STEM activity is perfect for apple day, Fun Friday activities, or as a part of your apple science unit. Whether you're planning for apple week, launching your fall science and STEM block, or searching for creative apple centers, this resource delivers hands-on learning that promotes collaboration, critical thi

2nd - 8th

Engineering

NGSS

K-2-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-3

, MS-ETS1-2

Also included in: STEM Team Building Activities First Day of School - Beginning of Year Science

Shelf for the Elf, Toy Shelf: Christmas STEM Activity - Winter Party Station

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Carly and Adam STEM Activities and Challenges

***SAVE BIG WITH THE CHRISTMAS STEM BUNDLE!***This low prep, Christmas themed STEM/STEAM activity is perfect to engage your elementary engineers in December! With a focus on engineering, this activity is always a fun way to celebrate winter. ***Also includes "Toy Shelf" STEM Activity that is not holiday specific.***Includes the following components for Shelf for the Elf STEM ACTIVITY:Detailed Lesson Plan with Standards, Supply Checklist, and Suggested Read AloudsDigital Google Slides Notebook fo

K - 5th

Engineering, Science

NGSS

K-2-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-3

, K-2-ETS1-1

Also included in: STEM Favorites ULTIMATE BUNDLE - STEM Activities & Stations for the Entire Year

Halloween Creativity Activities Finish the Picture Challenges, STEM Sub Plans

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Need a quick, no prep, Halloween STEM challenge to get your students thinking outside the box?!Halloween Creativity Challenges are great for engaging students during morning work, early finishers, or add some creative thinking tasks to your Halloween party! They also make the perfect Emergency STEM Sub Plans. The goal of creativity challenges is to help students think in different ways. The ability to generate unique thoughts and ideas is known as divergent thinking. When students are thinking

1st - 5th

Art, Coloring Pages, Engineering

Also included in: Creativity Activities Finish the Picture Challenges MEGA Bundle , STEM Sub Plans

Robot Mazes Activities for Ozobots Robotics 45 Printable Mazes Gifted Talented

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This bundle includes mazes to use with Ozobot robots. There are over 45 mazes (many with two levels), along with a bonus resource that I know you will love (keep reading below). A sample of the October mazes can be seen in the preview video above. ✅ What You'll Get ✅ 45+ Mazes for use with Ozobot RobotsExtra calibration cardsCoding key page with color codes for direction and speed codingCode planning page so that students can plan their code before coloring it"Bandages" for the inevitable codi

1st - 5th

Computer Science - Technology, Engineering

Winter STEM Activity Snowman STEM Activities Challenge STEM Winter with Reading

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Are you looking for fun after winter break activities? STEM challenge activities are so much fun. But, finding the time to incorporate design challenges into your curriculum can be difficult. Perfect to use as a class challenge during the winter months or any day of the year, this Marshmallow Snowman with CLOSE READING STEM Challenge seamlessly allows you to tie together the curriculum by including a high interest close reading passage and assessment that pairs perfectly with the fun engineer

3rd - 6th

Close Reading, Engineering, Science

Halloween STEM Activities Spider Web STEM Challenge with Close Reading

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Are you looking for fun Halloween STEM Challenges for your classroom this October? STEM challenge activities are so much fun. But, finding the time to incorporate design challenges into your curriculum can be difficult. Perfect to use as a class challenge any day of the year, this Spider Web Design with CLOSE READING STEM Challenge seamlessly allows you to tie together the curriculum by including a high interest close reading passage and assessment that pairs perfectly with the fun engineerin

3rd - 6th

Close Reading, Engineering

STEAM All Year Bundle - 40 Hands-On STEM Makerspace Challenges for Every Season

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3E Enrich-Engage-Enjoy

This pack has everything you need for a fun-filled, STEMtastic year! 40 hands-on, seasonal challenges for your maker space are included -- one for each week of the school year! -- 10 Fall tasks from "Fall Into STEAM!" -- 10 Winter tasks from "STEAM Is Cool!" -- 10 Spring tasks from "Spring Into STEAM!" -- 10 Summer tasks from "Summer is STEAMY!" Maker spaces are the perfect environment for allowing your students to explore, create, and engineer. If you don't have one in your school or classroom

1st - 6th

Engineering, Science

Thanksgiving STEM Parade Balloon Challenge use with Balloons Over Broadway

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