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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
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
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
Cranberry Catapult STEM Challenge — Thanksgiving Engineering, Data & Measurement
Turn Thanksgiving week into a high-engagement STEM engineering challenge. Students design and build a simple cranberry catapult, test three trials, measure distance in centimeters, graph results, and reflect on force, motion, and the engineering design process. Includes a Safety Rules poster, score/data sheets, a 10-point rubric, discussion prompts, extension ideas, and a 5-question mini-quiz. Perfect for science, engineering, or a holiday STEM day; works great for whole-group, stat
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Graphing, Measurement
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
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
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
Electricity & Magnetism | 5 STEM Engineering Activities | Hands-On Experiments
🟡 Electricity & Magnetism Engineering 5 STEM Activities | Hands-On Engineering Lessons (Grades 3–7) 🚀 Teach Electricity & Magnetism the Right Way — Through Real Engineering ✔ No special equipment required — uses simple household & classroom materials ✔ Each activity works as a complete standalone lesson ✔ Or teach the full bundle as a structured engineering unit ✔ Everything included — no prep required ✔ Bonus: Ready-to-Use Editable PowerPoint Lesson Slides ⚡ Move Beyond Basic Sci
3rd - 7th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Robotics
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 4-PS3-4
, 3-5-ETS1-3
+7
Engineer a Water Lifting System | Forces & Motion | STEM Engineering Activity
🚤 Activity 5/5 – Cluster 1: Forces & Motion 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 💧 Engineer a Water Lifting System | Forces & Motion | STEM Engineering Activity (Grades 3–7) 🌟 FINAL LEVEL — REAL MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SYSTEMS 🔥 A Hands-On STEM Challenge Students WON’T Forget 👉 Students a
3rd - 7th
Engineering, Physics
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-PS2-1
, 3-PS2-2
+4
Build a Balloon-Powered Car | Forces & Motion | STEM Engineering Activity
🚀 Activity 1/5 – Cluster 1: Forces & Motion 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 🚗 Build a Balloon-Powered Car | Forces & Motion | STEM Engineering Activity (Grades 3–7) 🌟 START HERE — INTRO TO REAL ENGINEERING SYSTEMS 🔥 A Hands-On STEM Challenge Students LOVE In this engaging engineering
3rd - 7th
Engineering, Physics
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-PS2-1
, 3-PS2-2
+4
Build a Soap-Powered Boat | Forces & Motion | STEM Engineering Activity
🚤 Activity 4/5 – Cluster 1: Forces & Motion 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 🚤 Build a Soap-Powered Boat | Forces & Motion | STEM Engineering Activity (Grades 3–7) 🌟 NEXT LEVEL — SURFACE FORCES & FLUID MOTION SYSTEMS 🔥 A Hands-On STEM Challenge Students LOVE Students are amazed this wo
3rd - 7th
Engineering, Physics
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-PS2-1
, 3-PS2-2
+4
Launch a High-Pressure Air Cannon | Forces & Motion | STEM Engineering Activity
🚀 Activity 2/5 – Cluster 1: Forces & Motion 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💨 Launch a High-Pressure Air Cannon | Forces & Motion | STEM Engineering Activity (Grades 3–7)🌟 NEXT LEVEL — AIR PRESSURE & FORCE SYSTEMS 🔥 A Hands-On STEM Challenge Students LOVEIn this exciting engineering activi
3rd - 7th
Engineering, Physics
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-PS2-1
, 3-PS2-2
+4
Robotic Hand Anatomy Engineering Lab — Tendons & Movement Model
This lab transforms engineering materials into a functional anatomical model, allowing students to visualize the mechanical "pulley system" that allows our bodies to move. Activity DescriptionThe Robotic Hand Model Lab is a biomimicry challenge where students recreate the complex interaction of the human hand. By using rigid straw segments as bones and flexible string as tendons, students observe how a pulling force (contraction) at the wrist results in motion at the fingertips. This models t
4th - 9th
Anatomy, Biology, Engineering
Also included in: Human Body Systems Bundle
Simple Paper Circuit Templates, Easy-To-Follow Instructions, STEM Project
Spark curiosity and creativity with this hands-on STEM Paper Circuits Project Pack—the perfect introduction to simple circuit design for elementary and middle school students! Designed with busy teachers in mind, this resource includes 6 ready-to-use paper circuit templates with clear, self-explanatory, step-by-step instructions that students can follow independently or in small groups. No complex prep required— you simply provide the basic supplies, and a complete supply list is included to
3rd - 9th
Coloring Pages, Engineering, Other (Science)
Catapult Engineering Design Challenge | Middle School STEM | NGSS MS-ETS1 | Prin
Your students are going to love this one — and you won't have to scramble to pull it together.This ready-to-use catapult engineering design challenge gives your 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders a complete, hands-on experience with the Engineering Design Process — from brainstorming and building to testing, iterating, and competing in a class-wide catapult game. Everything is planned, paced, and print-ready so you can walk in confident.What this solves: Finding a high-engagement STEM unit that actually
3rd - 5th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
Summer STEM Activities Scented Bath Salts Science Lab PBL Challenge 3 4 5 6 7 8
Students will become Chemical Engineers as they design and create their own Scented Bath Salts! In this hands-on STEM challenge, students will explore the science behind cosmetic products while creating a sparkly gel using common household ingredients. Along the way, they'll learn important science concepts including mineral, solubility, crystal, and blend.Perfect for grades 3–8, this project-based learning activity combines reading, science, engineering, and creativity into one engaging lesson.
3rd - 8th
Chemistry, Engineering, General Science
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
Winter STEM Challenges • Low-Prep Engineering Project Inquiry-Based Activity
Looking for a hands-on winter STEM activity that is easy to prep, filled with student excitement, and uses simple, reusable materials? This Bundle is the perfect addition to your science block, engineering unit, makerspace, or holiday activities! 1. Elf Snowball Launcher 2. Toy Delivery Zip Line 3. Santa Crash Kit With just simple supplies every classroom has, students design, build, test, and improve their own device to solve a winter problem This activity encourages creativity, critical
3rd - 7th
Engineering, Physics
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+6
Cardboard Arcade STEM Project Cardboard Engineering Caine's 4th-8th grade Gifted
STEM Cardboard Arcade Project | PBL | Simple Machines | Caine’s Arcade Inspired Looking for a high-engagement STEM project that blends engineering, creativity, collaboration, and real-world problem solving? Inspired by Caine’s Arcade, this Cardboard Arcade Project-Based Learning (PBL) unit challenges students to design and build their own cardboard arcade or carnival game using at least one simple machine! Perfect for STEM classrooms, gifted and talented programs, summer school, or any
3rd - 6th
Engineering
Balloons Over Broadway STEM Activity Stop Motion Thanksgiving Parade Project
This Balloons Over Broadway stop motion animation lesson brings the excitement of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade to your classroom! The STEM activity allows students to design and animate their own parade floats using Google Slides stop motion animation. This Thanksgiving classroom lesson pairs perfectly with Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet and a makes a fun, no prep digital project to celebrate Thanksgiving! What's Included: 24 Teacher Slides This includes the book talk, hook, en
3rd - 7th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Library Skills
The Straw Trick: How Can Air Lift Water?
Have you ever put your finger over the end of a straw to lift a column of water from a glass? Simple right? But why does it work? And what else can you do with that knowledge? Fill a champaigne flute with water, slide a thin cover over the top, turn it upside-down, and watch the cover and the water stay in place. That’s a more impressive trick! You can do this as a fun magic trick. Then flip the pages to learn the science (and math) behind the magic! Objectives Learn how to support a column of
3rd - 6th
Applied Math, Engineering, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
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