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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
Present Drop Parachute STEM Challenge | Christmas & New Year Activity Grades 2-5
Celebrate the holidays with hands-on science! In this festive STEM challenge, students design and build parachutes to help presents land safely, learning about gravity, air resistance, and impact along the way. Perfect for Christmas, New Year, or any winter STEM day. This engaging resource integrates science, engineering, and critical thinking for Grades 2–5. Drop, test, and redesign – holiday style!In this hands-on Christmas & New Year STEM challenge, students become engineers as they design pa
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Physical Science, Physics
NGSS
3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-2
+2
Bats in the Classroom: Build, Design, and Write About Bat Habitats
Bring bats to life in your classroom with this hands-on STEM and writing resource that combines science, engineering, and literacy! Perfect for the fall, Halloween season, or any animal unit, this engaging project enables students to learn about bats while practicing real-world problem-solving skills. What’s Included: Bat Trading Cards (12 species): Ready-to-use fact cards with size, diet, habitat, and fun facts—plus “Bat Power Stats” to make them feel like collectible cards! Engineering Pro
2nd - 6th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Writing
Also included in: Bat Science MEGA Bundle: 9 Hands-On Labs, Games, and Field Studies
The Haunted Lab: STEM Circuit Challenge + 4 Free Posters & 2 Coloring Pages
Turn your classroom into a Haunted Lab! In this high-engagement STEM circuit challenge, students act as spooky scientists, wiring batteries, LEDs, buzzers, and switches to bring a haunted house to life—a perfect blend of Halloween fun and real science. The lesson covers closed vs. open circuits, conductors/insulators, and energy transfer with crystal-clear procedures, diagrams, data tables, analysis prompts, and assessment tools. To make setup effortless and eye-catching, you’ll also get 4
4th - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Physical Science
Frozen Bridge Test: Popsicle-Stick Bridges & Cold-Weather Strength Grades 3-9
Short Description In this winter engineering lab, students design and build popsicle-stick bridges, then test how much load they can hold at room temperature vs. chilled (fridge/freezer). They compare max load, observe failure modes (brittle vs. ductile behavior), and discuss how temperature, design pattern, and joint type affect real-world bridge safety. Full Description Why do engineers test bridges in extreme temperatures? In Frozen Bridge Test: How Strong Is a Cold Bridge?, stud
3rd - 9th
Engineering, General Science, Physical Science
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
Hayat Sindi Biography Poster Activity - Famous Scientist Research Project
Engage students with a collaborative biography research poster project that builds critical thinking, writing, and research skills! The "Profile Project" is an interactive collaborative biography poster and a hands-on research activity designed for upper elementary and middle school classrooms. Students will enjoy exploring the life, accomplishments, and impact of an important scientist — whether a pioneering woman in STEM, trailblazing scientist, or influential figure from history and today. Pe
4th - 8th
Biology, Engineering, Science
Also included in: Women in STEM Biography Poster | Women's History Month Science Project
Hedy Lamarr Biography Poster Activity - Famous Scientist Research Project
Engage students with a collaborative biography research poster project that builds critical thinking, writing, and research skills! The "Profile Project" is an interactive collaborative biography poster and a hands-on research activity designed for upper elementary and middle school classrooms. Students will enjoy exploring the life, accomplishments, and impact of an important scientist — whether a pioneering woman in STEM, trailblazing scientist, or influential figure from history and today. Pe
4th - 8th
Engineering, Science, Social Studies
Also included in: Women in STEM Biography Poster | Women's History Month Science Project
Ice Excavation- STEAM Winter Activity- Pre-K
A hands-on winter STEAM investigation where children explore frozen objects, make predictions, test tools, and record their discoveries. This activity supports common goals found in Creative Curriculum and aligns with key TS GOLD® objectives, including inquiry skills, problem-solving, early science concepts, vocabulary development, measurement, number sense, and cooperative learning. The resource includes full STEAM extensions, coordinating book suggestions, a printable observation worksheet,
PreK - 1st
Engineering, General Science, Visual Arts
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
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
Elf Zipline Rescue – Christmas STEM Challenge | Engineering Design | Grades 2–5
Get ready for holiday STEM fun! In the Elf Zipline Rescue challenge, students will take on the role of holiday engineers as they design a safe zipline to help an elf escape from a snowy mountain. With limited materials and a festive mission, learners will plan, build, test, and reflect—all while practicing real-world problem solving and the engineering design process. ✅ Who Is This Resource For?This resource is perfect for elementary teachers, STEM labs, homeschool educators, and after-school
2nd - 5th
Engineering, General Science, Physical Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: Christmas & Winter STEM Bundle – 4 Engineering Challenges | Grades 2–5
Haunted House Simple Machine STEM Project | Scare Contraption | Halloween STEM
Halloween STEM Project! Savings Alert! This resource is also included in the following bundles:STEM Project BUNDLE | Traps | Holiday | Life Science | Water Filtration | SolarThis STEM project incorporates Halloween with engineering! Students will create a scaled model of a contraption that can be used in a haunted house to make a “ghost” pop up and scare a passerby. Students can only use items off of the approved materials list to create their scare contraption, and designs must include at lea
2nd - 9th
Engineering, Other (Science), Physics
Leprechaun Trap STEM Project | Simple Machines | How to Catch a Leprechaun
St. Patrick's Day STEM, Leprechaun STEM, Science Savings Alert! This resource is also included in the following bundle:STEM Project BUNDLE | Traps | Holiday | Life Science | Water Filtration | SolarThis STEM project incorporates St. Patrick's Day with engineering! Students will use simple machines to create a trap to catch a Leprechaun (Literacy Connection: How to Catch a Leprechaun by Adam Wallace). The Leprechaun should not be harmed from the trap, should be safely caught and must have a space
2nd - 12th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
Water Filtration System STEM Project | Activity | Earth Day | Water Reclamation
Earth Day STEM project, conservation, water reclamation Savings Alert! This resource is also included in the following bundle:STEM Project BUNDLE | Traps | Holiday | Life Science | Water Filtration | SolarThis is an environmental science STEM project that requires students to build a water filtration system out of specific items. A rubric with a rating scale for grading the effectiveness of the water filtration system is included with your purchase. Background knowledge on how to separate a mi
3rd - 12th
Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Engineering
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