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Growing Snakes ~ Monthly School-wide Science Challenge ~ STEM
How much will your growing snake increase in size over a five day period in cold water?
This is a school-wide monthly challenge activity that I have developed for my own building. Each classroom will receive the materials needed to complete the challenge and classrooms will post their results in a central location. The classroom that has the longest snake after five days in cold water at my school wins a science goodie bag of growing creatures. Teachers are able to extend the activity if the
K - 5th
Engineering, Math, Science
Also included in: Bundle Pack of 9 Monthly School-Wide STEM Challenges! Set #2
Growing Alligators ~ Monthly School-wide Science Challenge ~ STEM
How much will your growing alligator increase in size over a five day period in cold water? Materials: (per classroom) -One growing alligator or crocodile (the jumbo size) -One aluminum foil pan (like one for a turkey) -Cold water -Ruler and/or tape measure -Classroom data chart and lab sheets This is a school-wide monthly challenge activity that I have developed for my own building. Each classroom will receive the materials needed to complete the challenge and classrooms will post their result
K - 5th
Engineering, Math, Science
Build A Car STEM
This interactive STEM challenge requires students to plan and design their own race car and then to test the speed of their cars by sending them down a homemade ramp. The students are given the opportunity to revise their design and retest to see if there improvement increased the speed of their car. The students then reflect on their design.
Materials needed:
Timers
Cardboard (for ramp)
Textbooks (for ramp)
Toilet paper rolls
Plastic Water bottle and cap
2 or 3 oz plastic cups with l
1st - 10th
Engineering, Math, Science
Is it waterproof? A material investigation
Discuss what it means for a material to be waterproof by showing students a rain jacket and a cotton jumper - which one will keep them dry in the rain and why? Demonstrate how to make predictions and conduct a fair tests by dropping water onto a sponge and a plastic bag. Students then conduct their own waterproof tests on newspaper, foil, straws, pipe cleaners, sticks and plasticine. N.B. I like to use droppers or pipettes with students to increase fine motor skills. Australian Curriculum - Fo
K - 2nd
Chemistry, Engineering, Science
NGSS
2-PS1-1
, 2-PS1-2
Engineering Design Process 2nd Grade 3rd Grade Science & STEM Unit NGSS
Introduce your students to engineering and the engineering design process in a creative and hands-on way! This second and third grade engineering design unit addresses NGSS engineering standards as well as science and engineering practices through a series of high-interest lessons and labs. This unit is also available bundled with a digital version and narrated lesson slides. CLICK HERE.This 20-day unit centers around 6 engaging lessons in a captivating teaching Power Point. A Google Slides ve
2nd - 3rd
Engineering, Science
CCSS, NGSS
2.MD.A.1
, 2.MD.B.5
, 2.MD.D.10
+7
Also included in: Second Grade Science Curriculum | 2nd Grade Science Units NGSS BUNDLE
Glow Day Science & Maze STEM Activities | Light Energy Experiments | Grade K 1
Introduce your kindergarten and 1st graders to the science of glow sticks, light energy, and chemical reactions with inquiry-based activities. Includes an easy-prep Investigation, exploration, and a glowing marble maze STEM challenge. We love it for the Halloween season, as a glow-day activity, to introduce the scientific method, or as end of year fun. The supplies are simple and include a detailed teacher guide. This Hands-On Investigation and Teacher Guide Includes:Correlation to the NGSSKinde
K - 2nd
Chemistry, Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+2
Force and Motion STEM Marble Tracks
This STEM and Force Unit Activity Pack is perfect for your budding engineers and scientists! Have students apply what they have learned about force and motion to design marble tracks which will have a marble traveling a distance in the slowest amount of time. Students will use the engineering design process to construct a marble track and show what they know about force, friction, motion, etc. This is always a class FAVORITE! STEM: Force and Motion Kit Includes:► Teacher lesson plans ► Engine
2nd - 4th
Engineering, Other (Science), Physics
Crater Catapults and Moon Science STEM
Launch into a deep study of space rocks, the lunar surface, and craters that is sure to leave a lasting impact! In this comprehensive lesson, students use what they learn about meteors and craters to build a catapult that launches “research equipment” into craters. Worksheets are included to guide students through the engineering design process. Then, students create their own satellite with craters like our own Moon. Explanations of the types of craters, crater parts, most famous Earth craters,
K - 8th
Astronomy, Engineering, Science
Also included in: Space STEM Starter Challenges MEGA Bundle: Elementary Grades
Engineering Design Process Posters and Mini Clip Chart
Teach the Engineering Design Process and set up your meaningful makerspace with posters!Excellent resource for any makerspace! There are 6 posters for each step of the Engineering Design Process, as well as a single poster with all 6 Steps. The Mini Clip Charts:Mini Clip Charts can be used with students in small groups or for a whole class lesson where you want students to follow along as you go through the six-step Engineering Design Process: Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, Experiment, Improve. Mi
K - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Science
Glow Day Science & Maze STEM 3 4 | Chemical Reactions & Light Energy Experiments
Explore chemical energy with glow sticks. 2nd and 3rd-graders discover chemical reactions, light energy, chemiluminescence, and how temperature affects the speed of a chemical reaction. Includes a glowing marble maze STEM challenge that makes it a perfect end of year science project. Great forInquiry-Based LearningNGSS Matter and Its Interactions StandardsUsing the Scientific Method and Engineering Design ProcessGlow Day Science and STEMOctober Halloween Science ActivityEOY STEM challenge.Summe
2nd - 5th
Chemistry, Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+8
Unidad 2.1 Prácticas de Ciencias e ingeniería/Science and Engineering Activities
Si necesitas actividades para trabajar la primera parte de la Nueva Unidad 2.1 Prácticas de ciencias e ingeniería, este recurso es lo que necesitas. También se puede adaptar o tiene destrezas de primero y tercero. En el encontrarás diferentes actividades para: -definir ciencias -¿Qué hacen los científicos? -cualitativas y cuantitativas (3) -hipótesis (2) -¿Quienes son los ingenieros y qué hacen? -preparar un casco- Ingeniero por un día -proceso de ingeniería (4) -tecnología -instrumentos de med
1st - 3rd
Engineering, Science
Mystery Maker Missions - Back to School STEM Challenges and Activities
Turn your classroom into a hub of creativity and problem-solving with Mystery Maker Missions—a set of 8 low-prep, high-engagement STEM challenges perfect for any elementary grade level! Each challenge comes as a surprise, packed inside a paper bag for students to open, explore, and engineer their way to a solution. Using limited materials, students must think like engineers, collaborate with peers, and follow the engineering design process from imagination to reflection. Whether you're launchi
K - 5th
Engineering, For All Subjects, General Science
Save Fred! Engineering and Design Challenge
Fred is a gummy worm that is not such a great swimmer and has fallen off his boat! Can you help save him? The challenge is to work with your teams using only the tools provided (paperclips) to flip Fred's cup back over, get Fred's life preserver on, and get him back in his boat! An introductory engineering and design challenge activity that I have used with great success in second through 8th grade classes. The engineering process is emphasized, focusing on the ideas of iterations and constr
1st - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Science
STEAM / STEM : The Complete Pack {Journal, Centers, Jobs and More!}
Using the Next Generation Science Standards in your classroom? Just need a Science update? This is the perfect packet for you!
This COMPLETE pack includes everything you need to begin teaching using STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) or STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) in your classroom.
Includes:
STEAM or STEM Journal Covers (Color or Black & White)
Journal Pages for Each Step of the Engineering Design Process (Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, Improve) plus Pre-de
K - 5th
Engineering, Other (Science), Science
A-Z Alphabet STEM Careers Poster Set Library and Classroom Decor
Set students up for success with Carly and Adam's STEM Career Alphabet! When it comes to introducing students to STEM, success doesn’t always look like understanding a complex concept right away. Sometimes, success is simply sparking curiosity. Learning about what’s possible—and seeing themselves in STEM careers—can be the first step. Our STEM Career Alphabet is a fun and engaging way to expose students to the wide range of opportunities in STEM, one letter at a time. Each letter of the alphabe
K - 5th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, For All Subjects, General Science
Invisible Forces: Magnetic & Electric Physical Science Unit | NGSS STEM Grade 3
🌟 Spark Instant Engagement!Teaching abstract concepts like invisible forces shouldn’t be a struggle! This comprehensive, hands-on science resource transforms complex physics into an interactive experience for your 3rd graders. Perfectly aligned with NGSS standards for exploring magnetic and static electric interactions, this packet moves students from curious observers to confident engineers with practically zero prep on your end. 🎯 What’s Inside this Resource?Vibrant Infographic Poster: Clea
2nd - 4th
Engineering, Physical Science, Physics
NGSS
3-PS2-3
STEM Activities & Challenges: 2nd & 3rd Grade Force & Motion Distance Experiment
This STEM activity and challenge for 2nd-3rd graders uses the concepts of force, motion, pushes, indirect forces, and measurement & distance to engage students in the challenge to build a skier that can travel the furthest distance along a path when blown using a box fan. 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 engineeri
2nd - 3rd
Engineering, Measurement, Science
CCSS, NGSS
2.MD.A.1
, 2.MD.A.4
, 3.MD.B.3
+8
Corn Density & Float Test | Hands-On STEM Activity Science of Sinking & Floating
Dive into hands-on science with this engaging Corn Density & Float Test! Students will explore the concept of densityby testing whether corn kernels float or sink in water, saltwater, and oil. This printable STEM activity set includes prediction charts, step-by-step instructions, data recording tables, reflection questions, CER writing, and vocabulary practice—making it a perfect low-prep resource for science centers, labs, or STEM Fridays. Designed with clean black-and-white graphics and re
2nd - 4th
Chemistry, Engineering, Physical Science
NGSS
3-PS2-1
, 2-PS1-4
, 2-PS1-1
Intro to Digital Design and Using Digital Tools Jack's Playground Plan
Elementary STEM teachers—get your students designing with purpose in this digital design + engineering lesson for grades 1–5. This ready-to-teach ISTE-aligned STEM challenge guides teams to plan an inclusive, safe, and fun playground while practicing real-world technology skills in Canva, Tinkercad, or Google Slides. Perfect for STEM labs, media centers, makerspaces, and tech classes, it blends hands-on building with digital modeling and collaboration. What students do Students form des
1st - 5th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Instructional Technology
Family STEM Night Mad Scientist Theme with 12 Science Centers, Guides, Flyers
Create the ultimate Mad Scientist STEM night program!Prepare for an unforgettable STEM night adventure with a comprehensive guide that streamlines station management! Everything is centered around the mad scientist theme. This includes tons of photo booth props, a mad scientist name generator, and centers that will turn any family into a team of mad scientists! This resource includes prepped stations with straightforward instructions and readily available materials, ensuring a seamless experien
K - 5th
Engineering, Math, Performing Arts
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Lila Greer, Teacher of the Year Read Aloud STEM Activity Teacher Appreciation
Celebrate teachers and creativity with this Lila Greer, Teacher of the Year Read Aloud STEM Activity.Inspired by Lila Greer, Teacher of the Year by Andrea Beaty, this hands-on teacher appreciation STEM challenge invites students to design and build a Teacher of the Year trophy that can stand on its own. Perfect for STEM, read-aloud extensions, writing, Teacher Appreciation Week, end-of-year activities, or schoolwide kindness projects, this lesson helps students practice engineering while honori
K - 5th
Engineering, Literature, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: The Questioneers Andrea Beaty Read Aloud STEM Activities Bundle
Penny Boat Engineering half-sheet
Print and cut this half sheet for an easy record and assessment for your engineering project.
Pairs well with an engineering project as follows:
1) students design a boat to hold more than 10 pennies (using graphic organizer)
2) students test their design (supplies: foil, cups, tape, pennies, bowls of water)
3) students assess their design (on graphic organizer)
PreK - 2nd
Engineering, Physical Science
Got Peeps? Easter STEM ~ STEM Engineering Challenge Pack ~ Set of Five!
Most elementary and middle school students are crazy about those yummy Peeps, so I have decided to create a STEM challenge pack based on this popular treat.
This engineering challenge activity pack is one of many that I have created to use in my classroom! I place these challenges, one per table, and the students rotate around the room in order to complete them. There are no right or wrong answers, many different solutions will work! You could also rotate these challenges through a science
1st - 6th
Engineering, English Language Arts, Science
Elementary STEM Activities Full Year Bundle | 36 Hands-On Challenge Grades K-2
🌟 36 Year-Round STEM Challenges & Activities 🌟 Weekly NGSS Engineering Projects | Grades K-2 | Low-Prep & Engaging This bundle includes 36 engaging STEM Challenges and Activities designed to cover the entire school year. Each project is NGSS-aligned, hands-on, and low-prep — so your students stay excited about STEM while you save valuable planning time. Updated for the 2025/2026 School Year!Keep your young learners engaged and excited with this complete 36-activity Elementary STEM challenge b
K - 2nd
Engineering, Science
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