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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
Winter Hands-on STEM Challenge Activity Pack 2nd-6th Snowflakes Sleds Snowman
Are you looking for engaging Winter-themed STEM activities for your 2nd-6th graders to keep them learning and having fun all winter long? This pack of 3 Winter STEM challenges is perfect for engaging students in communication, planning, time management, and reflection! This pack of STEM challenges includes: ❄️ Strong Snowflakes (built with toothpicks and marshmallows) to investigate shapes ❄️ Sled Glide (built with cardboard and other craft supplies) to investigate friction and gravity ❄️
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Geometry, Measurement
CCSS, NGSS
2.G.A.1
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
 +1
Beaver Dam
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (S.T.E.M.) prepare students to become innovators who create solutions to the world’s toughest problems. Early S.T.E.M. education provides a solid foundation for students to be competitive in the global marketplace. It is essential that this supplemental resource offer hands-on challenges to increase student performance in S.T.E.M., support real-world problem solving and extend student understanding. Dive into the world of eco-friendly engineering
K - 3rd
Engineering, Environment
Demystifying STEM: Using what you already have
STEM education efforts seek to increase student curiosity in and engagement with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. It is a fact that science, math, technology, and engineering interrelate with each other all the time. It is difficult to teach one without involving one or more of the others. This book consists of four units with 24 STEM activities that have been developed around the student’s lifestyle and role at home, school, and in the community. For each unit, the instr
K - 12th
Engineering, Other (Math), Other (Science)
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:Â 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
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
STEAM with Hansel and Gretel!
This project is a great way to introduce measuring with students of all ages. You can do basic measuring with K-1 with a ruler using inches and centimeters. Then increase the expectation with 2-6 using area and perimeter. If you want, you can even include volume depending on your students. Either way you implement, it is sure to be an engaging activity that students will love!!
K - 7th
Basic Operations, Engineering, Measurement
CCSS
3.MD.A.2
, 3.MD.B.3
, 3.MD.C.7a
 +7
Folded Paper Strength Science Worksheet for Kids
This engaging coloring worksheet introduces young learners to a simple but powerful engineering idea: folded materials can become stronger than flat ones. Children will explore how folding paper changes its shape and increases its strength, helping them understand basic material science in a fun, hands-on way. Designed for ages 7 and under, this activity encourages curiosity, observation, and early scientific thinking while making learning playful and easy to understand. This product is related
PreK - 8th
Coloring Pages, Engineering, Short Stories
Build a Gingerbread House – Winter STEM Challenge | Marshmallow Engineering
Get ready for a sweet winter STEM activity! In this hands-on challenge, students build their own gingerbread-style house using marshmallows, toothpicks, and gumdrops, while learning about engineering, stability, and structure. With step-by-step planning pages, vocabulary review, test log sheets, and a vocabulary quiz, this resource combines creativity and problem-solving in the most delicious way. ✅ Who Is This Resource For?2nd–4th grade teachers seeking engaging holiday-themed science activit
2nd - 4th
Engineering, General Science, Physical Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in:Â Winter STEM Challenge BUNDLE | 4 Festive Engineering & Science Activities
Levers Simple Machine Project | How to Build a Catapult Activity with Worksheets
This Catapult STEM Challenge is my favorite way to teach students about the lever simple machine. Students will learn how to build a lever simple machine by building their own catapults! This packet includes definition posters, lever building posters, and several writing pieces to help students increase their skills in narrative and opinion writing. A free write assessment is included to test understanding of the lever simple machine. A parent letter is also included to request materials. Thi
1st - 3rd
Engineering, Science, Writing
CCSS
W.1.1
, W.1.2
, W.1.3
 +4
Wheel and Axle Simple Machine Activities - Race Car STEM Challenge Project
This Race Car STEM Challenge is my favorite way to teach students about the wheel and axle simple machine. My students love learning about the wheel and axle simple machine and then getting to put their learning into practice by building a race car. Several writing pieces are included to help your students increase their skills in narrative and opinion writing. There is also a parent letter included to request materials. This resource is part of my Simple Machines Bundle. Save 20% on my simp
1st - 3rd
Engineering, Science, Writing
CCSS
W.1.1
, W.1.2
, W.1.3
 +4
Ancient China STEM Project
Lower Elementary students will use what they have learned about inventions from Ancient China to do a STEM project. They will use the STEM Challenge in a Box concept and the Engineering Design Process to recreate one of the inventions from Ancient China. Students will also create a trading card poster about their invention and take a mini-quiz at the end of the project. Helpful websites are also included in the lesson.
1st - 3rd
Ancient History, Engineering, World History
Engineering Challenge: Social Distance Message
This video is an introductory engineering activity aimed at Elementary and Middle School Students. Students are guided through the Engineering Design Process for the following challenge: Can they safely send a message to their socially-distanced friend 6+ feet away? This activity is suitable for students in virtual or in-person learning settings. There is an accompanying video that briefly defines engineering, describes ten different engineering disciplines, and has a quiz for students to guess
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Math, Science
CCSS, NGSS
2.MD.A.1
, 2.MD.A.3
, 2.MD.A.4
 +10
Discovering STEM in the World Around Us
A comprehensive discovery-based preschool STEM curriculum complete with engaging, jaw-dropping exploratory activities for children from Pre-K - 2nd Grade. Discovering STEM in the World Around Us is perfect for homeschool parents who want to give their early learners a head start in the sciences by adding STEM to the daily and/or weekly curriculum. Adding Discovering STEM to your preschool homeschool curriculum will increase skills such as problem-solving, decision-making, and processing inform
PreK - 2nd
Engineering, Numbers, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 1-PS4-4
 +7
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
Engineering Design and Growth Mindset Project
The Engineering Design and Growth Mindset Project takes students through a series of activities and information to understand the engineering process and practice thinking more confidently and positively about their potential. Students will understand the types of engineers and how they change the world. They will choose one engineering project to invent and solve. And finally, they will partake of a fun game in which they create their own game piece! This project is filled with resources, color
K - 5th
Engineering, Science, Writing
The Slope rescue - A science lesson for elementary school students
In this STEM lesson the students first get introduced to the the bold inventors team , Gracie gravity , Marty motion , Fabio force and Freya Friction and in the process get introduced to the concepts of Force, motion, gravity and friction . Students start by following the story of the bold inventors team on a rescue mission. The story ends with an unsolved question that the students are required to solve by conducting their own experiments and observations. The lesson uses an inquiry based di
K - 5th
Engineering, Physics, Science
NGSS
3-PS2-1
, 3-PS2-2
, 5-PS2-1
 +2
Creativity Challenges and Activities Morning Work, Brain Breaks, STEM Sub Plans
Unlock creativity in your classroom with NO PREP Finish the Picture Activities!The goal of creativity challenges is to help students think in different ways. The ability to generate unique thoughts and ideas is known as divergent thinking. Perfect for STEM Sub Plans! When students are thinking outside the box it results in creative solutions. In a creativity challenge, students are presented with a problem that they have to solve using their creativity. Typically these challenges are short last
1st - 5th
Art, Coloring Pages, Engineering
Water Bottle Flipping End of the Year STEM Challenges Force and Motion Game
Integrate STEM in Your Classroom at the End of the School Year!Make learning fun with this water bottle flipping STEM challenge students love! There are three challenges included. Super fun activity for the End of the Year! Students will investigate which water level, bottle size, and bottle style is the best for water bottle flipping. Perfect for introducing Newton's Laws of Motion or other force and motion science ideas. The STEM Process:Students plan, design, and execute their own ideas. Afte
1st - 5th
Engineering, Physical Science, Science
NGSS
3-PS2-1
, 3-PS2-2
Also included in:Â Elementary STEM Activities and Challenges MEGA BUNDLE
Mr. Ferris and His Wheel End of the Year READ ALOUD STEM™ Challenge
Integrate STEM in your classroom at the End of the School Year!Learn about the World's Fair and how Mr. Ferris built the first Ferris Wheel! Your students will love designing, building, testing, and writing about their very own Ferris Wheel! Connect to a Read Aloud: Mr. Ferris and His WheelThis STEM Project is a companion activity to Mr. Ferris and His Wheel by Kathryn Davis. The book explores the 1893 Chicago World's Fair and how Ferris built his first wheel. Take students through the STEM Pr
1st - 5th
Engineering, Science
CCSS, NGSS
W.1.1
, W.2.1
, W.3.1
 +14
Balloons Over Broadway: Book Companion & STEM Challenge
Balloons Over Broadway is the charming story of Tony Sarg and his upside-down puppets that have become Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade icons! Your students will fall in love with Melissa Sweet’s incredible picture book and you will love the lesson it provides your students. Tony’s inventions were always exceptional but that didn’t stop him from finding ways to improve!
The following companion includes multiple ELA activities like retelling (story maps and BME), comparing, cause and effect, chara
K - 5th
Engineering, English Language Arts
Fourth of July Air-Powered Fireworks Summer STEM Challenge Force and Motion
Celebrate the 4th of July with a hands-on Air-Powered Fireworks STEM Challenge that brings science, engineering, and patriotic fun together.In this engaging fireworks STEM activity, students design and build a firework rocket that launches through the air using the force of air from a straw. Perfect for Independence Day, summer STEM, force and motion lessons, patriotic classroom activities, and America’s 250th Birthday celebration, this low-prep challenge helps students explore force, air pressu
1st - 5th
Engineering, Physical Science, Physics
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
 +6
Also included in:Â American Symbols Read Aloud STEM Activities Bundle America's 250th
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