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Robot Memory Counter | Interactive Logic & Game Systems | Micro:bit Simulator
🚀 Activity 3/5 – Cluster 4: Interactive Logic & Game Systems ✔ No hardware required — uses the free Microsoft MakeCode micro:bit simulator ✔ No prior coding experience required ✔ Step-by-step guided lesson ✔ Designed for classroom success 🤖 Robot Memory Counter | Micro:bit Coding Activity | Interactive Logic Systems | STEM Lesson (Grades 4–7)🌟 THIRD ACTIVITY in Cluster 4 – BUILD MEMORY-BASED ROBOT SYSTEMS In this engaging micro:bit coding activity, students take the next step in robotics
4th - 7th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Robotics
NGSS
MS-ETS1-4
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
+1
SCIENCE ~ SIMPLE MACHINE PROJECT, REVIEW SHEET & QUIZ
***EDITABLE & PDF!!!*** 11 Pages SIMPLE MACHINES PROJECT, STUDY SHEET & QUIZ Adapt to meet your class' grade level. Step-by-Step Project: After mastering the basics, students use a guided booklet to collaborate with peers and families to design a compound machine to be built at home.Interactive Gallery Walk: Celebrate student inventions with a classroom showcase! Students provide focused peer feedback using "Stars and Wishes" on sticky notes for two peers they are assigned to.Assessment Ready: W
3rd - 5th
Engineering, Informational Text, Other (Science)
Electricity & Electromagnets: Circuits, Conductors, Series/Parallel + Quizzes
Make teaching electricity and magnetism simple and engaging with this hands-on resource! Perfect for Grades 4–6, this package introduces students to electricity, simple circuits, conductors and insulators, series vs. parallel circuits, and electromagnets in a clear and accessible way. To run the experiments, students will need: a battery, wires with clips, small light bulbs, a switch (optional), various test materials (metal/plastic/wood), an iron nail, and copper wire. Students build real circu
4th - 6th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
Roller Coaster Project - Energy, Force, and Motion
Students explore energy, force, motion, potential energy, kinetic energy, gravity, friction, unbalanced and balanced forces with this project based learning activity. Includes a reading passage, flash cards, a quiz quick check, project build day guideline, and draft page for a roller coaster.
1st - 12th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
STEM Challenge Cards – 48 Hands-On Engineering Projects for Middle School
Bring creativity and problem-solving to life with this set of 48 STEM Challenge Cards designed for upper elementary and middle school students! Each challenge invites students to think like engineers — designing, testing, and improving their builds using everyday materials. These low-prep, high-engagement activities are perfect for fostering collaboration, critical thinking, and real-world engineering skills. Each Challenge Card Includes: Goal: A clear objective to guide student work. Numbere
4th - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Other (Science)
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+4
3D Winter Art: Q-Tip Snowflakes | STEAM Lesson on Radial Balance
This fun 1 day, low-prep ART lesson teaches radial balance and 6-sided symmetry through a hands-on building snowflake craft activity that includes visual guided Google Slides, along with a printable exit quiz. This Radial Balance Snowflake STEAM - ART lesson teaches students the principles of radial balance symmetry and 3D sculpture while integrating a fascinating science video about how crystals form in nature. Using only Q-tips, glue, and a dash of glitter, your students will create stunnin
2nd - 9th
Engineering, Environment, Visual Arts
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
Matter Detectives: Exploring Material Properties (Alberta 2024 Science aligned)
"Matter Detectives: Exploring Material Properties" brings the excitement of material science to your Grade 2 classroom! Aligned with the NEW 2024 Alberta Science Curriculum for Grade 2, this resource guides students through the fascinating world of materials and their properties. Students begin by defining and categorizing materials, then take on the role of material engineers to test various materials. Through hands-on investigations, they’ll discover properties like malleability, reflectivit
2nd - 4th
Engineering, General Science, Physical Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, 2-PS1-1
+2
Robert Goddard STEM Toolkit
The Estes Robert Goddard STEM Toolkit PDF is a ready‑to‑use classroom resource that connects students to the history and science of rocketry through activities inspired by Robert Goddard, the pioneer of modern rocketry. It combines history, science, and hands‑on challenges to help students: Learn about Goddard’s life and innovations, including his work with liquid‑fueled rockets that laid the foundation for space exploration. Engage with reading, writing, and critical thinking through a quiz a
3rd - 12th
Engineering, General Science, U.S. History
CCSS, NGSS
W.3.3
, W.4.3
, W.5.3
+22
Coding Challenge Cards for Any Coding Robot | Differentiated STEM
Coding Challenge Cards for Any Coding Robot | Problem-Solving & Differentiated STEM Get your students coding, thinking, and problem-solving with ready-to-use coding challenge cards designed to work with any coding robot! These student-friendly challenges are perfect for STEM centers, small groups, early finishers, or enrichment and allow you to differentiate instruction with ease. 📦 What’s Included Easy coding challenge cards Medium coding challenge cards Hard coding challenge cards Clear, ki
K - 5th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, General Science
CCSS, NGSS
CCRA.SL.1
, CCRA.SL.4
, K-2-ETS1-2
+5
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
STEM Activity Challenge: Air Jack Pressure & Matter Lab | Grades 3-5
⭐ NGSS Aligned STEM Activity | Printable, Digital, & Fully Editable | Updated for 2026Engage your students with this high-interest engineering challenge where they explore air pressure and forces. In this hands-on lab, students build an air jack using a zip-top bag and a straw to use their own breath to lift a heavy book off the table. It is the perfect addition to any Elementary Physical Science, Matter, or Forces and Motion unit. Designed specifically for 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th gra
3rd - 5th
Engineering, General Science
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
FREE Space Rocket Origami | Easy Astronomy Craft & STEM Activity with NO PREP
3... 2... 1... Blast off into creativity! Introduce your students to the art of paper folding with this beginner-friendly Origami Rocket project. This isn't just a folding exercise—it’s an engineering challenge that doubles as a unique space-themed coloring activity.From Katie ClemonsWith over 800,000 journals sold, I love finding ways to help kids make things with their own two hands. I designed this freebie to bridge the gap between STEM and Art. Folding origami requires focus, precision, and
K - 5th
Astronomy, Engineering, Science
Fairy Tale STEM & Growth Mindset Bundle - Engineering Activities + Partner Play
Bring storytelling, engineering, and social-emotional learning together with this complete Fairy Tale STEM & Growth Mindset Bundle. This comprehensive set includes 8 engaging STEM challenges, each built around a classic fairy tale and designed to help students develop problem-solving skills, perseverance, collaboration, and a strong growth mindset through hands-on learning. Students explore real-world inspired engineering challenges while working through the full engineering design process: brai
1st - 4th
Balanced Literacy, Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
Earth Day & Environmental STEM PBL Bundle Grades 3–5
Earth Day & Environmental STEM PBL Bundle Grades 3–5Turn Earth Day into a meaningful, standards-aligned STEM experience with this complete Earth Day & Environmental STEM PBL Bundle for Grades 3–5. Instead of giving students one simple Earth Day activity, this bundle gives them real-world environmental challenges where they investigate problems, analyze data, design solutions, build models, write proposals, and present their thinking like young scientists, engineers, and problem solvers. This bu
3rd - 5th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Environment
CCSS, NGSS
3.MD.B.3
, 3.MD.D.8
, 4.MD.A.2
+29
Solar Oven STEM Project | Heat Transfer & Energy Activity | Worksheets
Turn Sunshine into S'mores! ☀️🍫 Solar Oven STEM ChallengeLooking for the ultimate "end-of-unit" project or a sunny day science activity? This Solar Oven STEM Project transforms a simple pizza box into a powerful scientific tool! Students won't just learn about energy; they’ll see it, feel it, and taste it. This hands-on challenge guides your young scientists through the Engineering Design Process as they explore thermal energy, radiant energy, and heat transfer. From insulating their ovens
4th - 8th
Engineering, Environment, General Science
Earth Day STEM Bundle | Wind, Water, Bees & Garden Challenges Grades 3-5
Bring Earth Day to life with this exciting, hands-on STEM Bundle for Grades 3-5! If you want meaningful Earth Day activities that go beyond simple worksheets and actually get students thinking, designing, building, and solving real-world problems, this bundle is the perfect fit. Packed with creative challenges and strong science and engineering connections, this set helps you turn Earth Day into an engaging learning experience your students will actually remember. This bundle includes four high-
3rd - 5th
Engineering, Environment, Other (Math)
St. Lawrence Lowlands Architect | Wetland & River Engineering STEM Simulation
Can your students engineer a blueprint for survival in Canada’s most diverse ecosystem? 🌊🌳 Move beyond the generic shoebox diorama. This St. Lawrence Lowlands Engineering Simulation challenges your students to act as Regional Habitat Engineers. Their commission: Design and prototype a functional habitat prototype that navigates the complex intersection of land and water in this vital Canadian biome. Whether they are designing for the dense Mixed Forests or the high-moisture Wetlands and Ri
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Environment, General Science
CCSS, NGSS
SL.2.1
, SL.3.1
, SL.4.4
+12
Hibernation & Thermal Insulation Lab: Build Insulated Burrows (Grades 3-5)
Thermal insulation and heat transfer come to life with a real-world engineering challenge: design and build an insulated groundhog burrow that keeps an ice “groundhog” from melting. This resource guides students through predicting insulator effectiveness, planning and building a model burrow, testing and recording data, and using the Claim–Evidence–Reasoning (CER) framework to explain results. You know that moment when students can recite vocabulary but can’t connect it to the real world? This
3rd - 5th
Engineering, General Science, Physical Science
Also included in: Ecosystems, Food Webs & Biology Mega Bundle
Design a Magnetic Compass | Electricity & Magnetism | STEM Engineering
🧭 Activity 2/5 — Cluster 2: Electricity & Magnetism Engineering ✔ No prep, high engagement STEM lesson ✔ Uses simple household/classroom materials ✔ Step-by-step guided engineering activity ✔ Designed for real classroom success ✔ Bonus: Ready-to-Use Editable PowerPoint Lesson Slides 🧭 Design a Magnetic Compass | STEM Engineering Activity (Grades 3–7) 🌟 CRITICAL STEP — FROM ELECTRICITY → MAGNETIC FIELDS 🔥 A Hands-On STEM Challenge Students LOVE 👉 “Wait… it moves by itself?!”
3rd - 7th
Engineering, Physics
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-PS2-1
, 3-PS2-2
+4
Balance Bird & Wobblers | Physics STEAM Activities | Elementary Science Craft
Get ready for hands-on STEM fun with this engaging elementary engineering activity! Students will explore the science of balance, gravity, and center of mass as they design and build their own Balance Bird and Weeble Wobble creations. Through the engineering design process, learners will predict, build, test, and improve their models while developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills. These interactive challenges encourage creativity, perseverance, and scientific inquiry as students
K - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Physical Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
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