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Pi-Day Catapult — Optimize Angle & Tension (Predict vs. Measure) | MS–HS NGSS
Description (NGSS included) Celebrate Pi-Day with a data-driven projectile challenge! Students tune angle and tension on a simple launcher, then predict vs. measure range and compute percent error. Teams graph Range vs. Angle (and optional Range vs. Pullback) and explain results with CER. 🧠📈 🔬 Investigate: hold one variable constant to fairly test the other. 🧮 Model: use a calibration shot or R ≈ (v²·sin(2θ))/g to predict. 📊 Analyze: compare predicted vs. measured; percent error
3rd - 12th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
Balloon Rocket STEM Project | Newton’s 3rd Law Science Experiment Grades: 3-6
Balloon Rocket STEM Project | Newton’s 3rd Law Hands-On Science Engage your 3rd–6th grade students in an exciting, hands-on STEM activity that explores Newton’s Third Law of Motion! This comprehensive Balloon Rocket STEM Project is designed to teach fundamental physics concepts through inquiry, experimentation, and critical thinking. Perfect for classroom science units, STEM clubs, or homeschooling, this project combines fun with rigorous learning. What’s Included:- 800-Word Non-Fiction Pass
3rd - 6th
Applied Math, Engineering, Measurement
Rube Goldberg Project Based Learning Engineering Design & Critical Thinking
Bring creativity, logic, and engineering together with this Rube Goldberg Project-Based Learning Challenge for grades 4–6! Students will dive into the fascinating world of Rube Goldberg, an inventor and cartoonist famous for his comically complicated machines that perform simple tasks. This engaging 2+ hour activity encourages students to think outside the box, analyze inventions, and design their own Rube Goldberg machine inside a head. Perfect for independent work, whole-class learning, ce
4th - 6th
Close Reading, Engineering, Science
CCSS, NGSS
RI.4.3
, RI.5.3
, RI.6.3
+9
Egg Drop STEM Activity End of Year STEM Challenge Force and Motion Engineering
Are you looking for an end of year STEM challenge that's always a crowd pleaser? This classic STEM challenge appeals to kids of all ages, and is an excellent way to explore force and motion, drag, and iterative design and testing. Will the eggs break or survive the drop in a device created by your students? If you have thought about trying a STEM challenge but weren't sure where to start, this is a great challenge to start with. ✏️ What materials will I need? ✏️ Use a variety of easy-to-find
3rd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
Minecraft Reading & Writing Activities Creative Writing Prompts STEM Challenges
Got students who just Love MINECRAFT?What better way to develop critical and creative thinking skills than with these team-building STEM Challenges and Reading Activities? This resource includes a DIGITAL and PRINTABLE version of the MINECRAFT Literacy Activities!Here are over 5 hours of Minecraft-themed activities that make for a fun day of friendly classroom competition and high-interest reading. Fun for students and EASY PREP for teachers! By purchasing this BUNDLE you are saving 20% off
4th - 7th
Close Reading, Engineering, Informational Text
Elementary STEM Emergency Sub Plans MEGA BUNDLE
Carly and Adam's Elementary Emergency STEM Sub Plans MEGA Bundle!This low-prep STEM mega bundle is simple to use. Just print and play. These challenges are flexible and can be used at any time. Designed to be used with Pre-K through 5th Grade. With detailed instructions, this STEM lesson plan can easily be left with a sub in a pinch or used when you have limited prep time. Perfect for bell ringers, indoor recess, morning work, makerspace time, or STEM lab. Includes:STEM ChallengesSubstitute Teac
PreK - 5th
Engineering, English Language Arts, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
Minecraft STEM Challenges Critical Thinking Activities Think Outside the Box
Supercharge teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving with this Minecraft-themed STEM Competition perfect for grades 4–8! This high-interest resource blends STEM, critical thinking, collaboration, and creative fluency into a friendly classroom challenge your students will love. Designed for easy prep and maximum engagement, these activities deliver over 2 hours of hands-on, Minecraft-inspired tasks that get every learner involved. Students will build a model Minecraft Chest, analyze how
4th - 6th
Close Reading, Engineering, Informational Text
CCSS
L.4.5
, L.5.5
, L.6.5
+1
STEM Challenge Bundle | 30 Hands-On Engineering Design Activities
Make STEM learning easy, engaging, and meaningful with this bundle of 30 hands-on STEM challenges. Ideal for students in grades 3-8, each printable activity gives students the opportunity to plan, build, test, and improve their ideas using simple materials and the engineering design process. Designed to promote creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, and perseverance, these challenges help students make real-world connections while having fun. This bundle is perfect for STEM class, scien
3rd - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, General Science
CCSS, NGSS
W.5.1b
, W.3.1b
, W.4.1b
+11
Swing Doc
This document Supports the Swing - Build and Swing - Code videos as well as provides prompts for the Thing Farther portion of the activity for students to enlarge their critical thinking and problem solving skills hands on projects! Are you looking for an engaging STEM unit in your classroom learners or homeschool learners? Utilize the LEGO SPIKE Prime platform with me to engage learners critical thinking, problem solving and imaginative play! Learning should be fun and in this unit we create
3rd - 6th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Robotics
Also included in: LEGO Explorers STEM Bundle
Earth Day Game Earth Day Project Spring Planet Earth STEM Task Cards Teamwork
Looking for Earth Day STEM activities that get your students building, problem-solving, competing, and thinking creatively? This Earth-Friendly Outta the Box Classroom Competition is a hands-on, high-engagement STEM experience perfect for Fun Fridays, science blocks, or an Earth Day celebration. Students learn about landfills, water towers, recycling, and creative conservation through a mix of engineering challenges, figurative language tasks, and team-based problem solving. Designe
4th - 6th
Engineering, General Science
CCSS, NGSS
SL.4.5
, SL.5.5
, SL.6.5
+1
Also included in: STEM Activities and Challenges Bundle | Earth Day and Outer Space
Buoyancy Density Science Lab Boat STEM Activity Challenge Archimedes Principle
💧If you are studying buoyancy, density, or Great Explorers, this is the perfect complementary STEM and science activity for you. Students will first conduct a science experiment with aluminum foil and water, and then challenge themselves to design and create a boat. ✨ About This Challenge ✨ This STEM activity provides a great introduction to the Engineering Design Process. While learning about density, buoyancy, and the Archimedes' principle, your students will construct their own cargo s
3rd - 7th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+3
Pioneer STEM Activities Project Based Learning Building Simple Machines Pulley
This is a set of 5 STEM challenges centered around the story of a pioneer family. After watching an introductory “movie trailer” and hearing about the family's travels during the westward expansion, students will read about different parts of the journey. Each one will challenge them to design something to help the family build their new life. Includes 5 different STEM projects: Thirsty Travelers: Design A Water FilterHome Sweet Home: Construct A CabinWhose Territory?: Build A TowerBath Time: S
4th - 7th
Engineering, Physical Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-PS3-4
, 4-PS3-4
+5
Space STEM Activities Science Challenge Straw Balloon Rocket Parachute Bridge
This is a set of 5 space themed STEM challenges centered around the story of a group of scientists who must travel to Jupiter to save mankind. After watching the introductory “movie trailer” and hearing the opening storyline, students will read 5 of the team's travel log entries. Each one will challenge them to design something to help them survive and save the humans back on Earth. STEM Challenges in this set3-2-1 Blastoff: Design a RocketTouchdown: Build an Orbiter Landing DeviceDon’t Look Do
4th - 7th
Engineering, Physical Science
Also included in: Force & Motion STEM Activity BUNDLE 15 Projects + STEM Rubric Space Rome
STEM Activities Challenge Projects Team Building Engineering Design Process
If your students enjoy doing STEM or STEAM activities, they will LOVE this set of 5 fully-planned out challenges! All five themed STEM challenges center around the story of a shipwrecked traveler stranded on a deserted island. After watching an introductory “movie trailer” and hearing the story of the shipwreck, students will read five of the traveler's diary entries. Each entry will challenge them to design and build something to help him survive and get back to civilization! These STEM chall
4th - 7th
Engineering, Physical Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Ancient Rome Activities STEM Projects Windmill Solar Oven Engineering Design
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
+8
Also included in: Force & Motion STEM Activity BUNDLE 15 Projects + STEM Rubric Space Rome
Winter STEM Activities Challenge Science Projects Parachute Tower Catapult Igloo
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
STEM PBL Civil Engineering - City Road Design JR Math Subtraction Map Stations
If you enjoy this freebie, come check out the Exciting Full Version of STEM PBL Civil Engineering - City Road Design found at the link below:STEM PBL Civil Engineering - City Road DesignSTEM PBL - CIVIL ENGINEERING FOR KIDS CITY ROAD DESIGN JRThis exciting Fun Mathwork Freebie makes city road design accessible for kids! Do you ever ask yourself "how do they know where to build the road?" Students will get to learn about the building blocks on how this gets done by learning about roadway alignmen
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Numbers, Other (Math)
Castle STEM Activities / Fairy Tales / Medieval
This resource contains STEM challenges to use if you study Castles in your class (Medieval Times, St. Patrick's Day, or Fairy Tales). There are 8 activities for you to choose from. These activities should supplement what you are already doing in your classroom. Castle Sandcastle Snow Castle Catapult Shape Castle Coat of Arms Stained-Glass Window Paper Dragon Items included with this product: • Book suggestions for each activity • STEM activities • STEM Completion Coupons - one for each act
2nd - 4th
Engineering, Math, Science
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