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STEM Activities Challenges Engineering Design Process STEM Career Exploration
The best variety of low prep STEM activities you'll find! These 20 STEM and STEAM activities can be completed with readily available materials and minimal prep - you can even use these for sub plans! Students will get hands-on exploring different STEM careers with these activities. Each activity is designed to take about one class period however the activity can span across two class periods to give ample time for redesigns and re-testing, or for a repeat challenge using different materials. Th
3rd - 8th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+4
Mayflower STEM - Thanksgiving STEM
Thanksgiving STEM - Mayflower STEM Challenge - This boat building STEM challenge meets several NGSS standards and encourages critical thinking, budgeting, and engineering skills and is a perfect Thanksgiving activity. Oh no! The Pilgrims need a boat to travel to the New World. The Pilgrims have a limited budget so the students must use the available supplies to build a ship for the 102 passengers. The strength of the ship will be test by adding 102 pennies (passengers) to see if the Mayflowe
1st - 5th
Engineering
Also included in: STEM Activities Bundle
Halloween STEM Activity: Candy Grabber STEM Activity
Fall or Halloween STEM ActivityThis engineering design challenge is perfect for a fun and educational STEM Halloween project! Please note: the word "Halloween" is not in the product - the pages are in black and orange with a candy graphic. Students will work in teams to design and build a device that uses the power of levers to pick up candy from a distance. After completing the project, use the provided handout to discuss the real-world STEM career as a prosthetist. Our students have loved thi
3rd - 9th
Engineering
CCSS, NGSS
6.G.A.1
, 6.G.A.2
, 6.G.A.3
+24
Also included in: Fall & Halloween STEM Challenges Activity Bundle
Holes STEM Challenges Novel STEM Activities Engineering Design an Invention
What a fun novel study for Holes by Louis Sachar! This is a great and fun way for students to get hands-on with a fun read aloud they will surely not forget. Students will try several STEM and STEAM activities as well as coming up with an idea for an invention! Though there are dark twists and turns in this story, kids always identify and empathize with these troubled kids. This is not a typical novel study. I have created these STEM challenges as a way for students to engage with some of the a
3rd - 6th
Balanced Literacy, Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Paper Chair: Engineering Challenge Project ~ Great STEM Activity!
Engineering Challenge: Can you create a chair that can hold a stuffed animal using paper and tape? Paper Chair ChallengeMaterials Needed: (per individual, pair, or team)- Copy paper (3-5 sheets per chair) - Ruler - Masking tape - Stuffed animal (small to medium sized) - Scissors This packet contains all the information you need to make this a great engineering activity in your classroom! Lab sheets, student and teacher instructions, and challenge signs are all included! Using simple and c
2nd - 7th
Engineering
Also included in: Personalized STEM Pack #19 - 10 Engineering Challenges
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
Fairy Tale STEM Activities Engineering Kindergarten 1st 2nd Grade Homeschool
Try fairy tale STEM activities by bringing a classic story alive in a hands-on way! Explore force and motion, sound, measurement, kinetic and potential energy, and more using the engineering design process to creatively solve problems. ⭐ Students will join characters like Goldilocks, Rapunzel, and Jack and the Beanstalk on 12 engineering adventures, with 48 STEM activities included. They will be challenged to use their problem-solving skills to help the characters solve an engineering dilemm
K - 3rd
Engineering
CCSS, NGSS
RL.1.1
, RL.1.2
, RL.1.3
+10
Tennis Ball Tower: Engineering Challenge Project ~ STEM Activity!
Engineering Challenge:
Can your group create the tallest tower that can hold a tennis ball using only straws and tape?
Materials: (per pair or group)
25 straws (can be bendy or straight)
40 inches of masking tape
Tennis ball
Scissors
Tape measure
This packet contains all the information you need to make this a great engineering activity in your classroom! Lab sheets, student and teacher instructions, and challenge signs are all included! Using simple and cheap materials, you can engage yo
2nd - 7th
Engineering
Also included in: Personalized STEM Pack #21 - 10 Challenges
STEM STEAM Activities for Grades 3rd 4th 5th Low Prep
💥 AI + STEAM Centers Bundle: 4 Low-Prep "Junk Drawer" Challenges (Gr. 3-5)Bridge the gap between hands-on engineering and AI literacy! 🚀 Are you looking for high-impact STEAM activities that don't require a massive budget or hours of prep? STEAM on a Shoestring turns everyday "junk drawer" items into powerful learning tools for your 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students. This isn't just a set of build challenges—it is a comprehensive system that fosters student agency and the "Four Cs": Communic
3rd - 5th
Engineering, General Science, Other (Math)
CCSS
3.MD.B.3
, 3.MD.B.4
, 4.MD.A.2
+14
Makerspace STEM Choice Board Task Cards Resource Activities YEAR LONG Bundle
The Makerspace STEM Choice Board Year Long Bundle will give your students fun, constructive ideas that allow them to create, design, and build in your classroom or media center Makerspace! This product is an excellent way to incorporate the STEM engineering design process both independently or collaboratively. This product is perfect for distance learning because it is open-ended, and it allows students to use any materials they have available. It is in PDF format that can be uploaded into mo
K - 5th
Classroom Community, Engineering, Library Skills
Fairy Tale STEM {Three Little Pigs} Build a Toothpick House
This is a STEM engineering projects based on The Three Little Pigs. Students will construct a toothpick house for the little pigs. This activity is designed to encourage critical thinking and scientific reasoning skills, as well as, problem solving and teamwork.
Included:
-Student recording sheets (four options)
-grading rubric
-parent letter
-extension menu
-detailed notes to teacher
Additional materials that you will need:
toothpicks (make sure you get the FLAT kind not the round ones!)
gr
3rd - 5th
Engineering, English Language Arts
Also included in: STEM Challenge Bundle (Fairy Tale, Nursery Rhymes, Seasonal STEM)
Famous Building Structure STEM Challenge | Early Finisher Project STEAM Activity
Make teaching fun with this engaging, hands-on STEM challenge. This early finisher engineering project will have your students excited to come to school! Upper elementary students will use a print and go build notebook to plan, build, and evaluate the famous building they choose to recreate. This design challenge is easy to set up because your students will create with your favorite building material such as Legos, Keva planks, 3Dux, cardboard, recyclable materials, etc. It is the perfect ac
3rd - 5th
Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: Ultimate Growing Bundle of STEM Activities for Elementary Students
Volcano Shelter STEM Challenge
Volcano Shelter STEM ChallengeYour students will have a blast working in teams to build a shelter that can survive a volcanic eruption! This product is complete with detailed instructions, hand-outs, and extension activities for a quality STEM challenge to be used in the classroom or afterschool. The activity guides your students through the engineering design process and connects math topics to real-world applications. Our students have loved this activity, and we know yours will too! This eng
2nd - 6th
Earth Sciences, Engineering
CCSS, NGSS
6.G.A.1
, 6.G.A.2
, 6.G.A.3
+15
Also included in: Year-Round STEM Engineering Challenges Bundle (Middle School STEM)
The STEM Adventures of Backpack Jack -- Stonehenge Edition
Why do a STEM activity when your students can have a STEM adventure? With Backpack Jack, there is no shortage of fun STEM challenges. Better yet, they have a purpose! Jack is back, and this time he's traveling the globe! In this Backpack Jack STEM adventure, students need to recreate the giant trilithons of Stonehenge using papers and books. Their goal is to support as many books as possible. Everything your students need to solve his problems is right there in Jack's backpack! To learn more a
2nd - 5th
Engineering
Cardboard STEM Mini Golf Course Challenge | Putt Putt Project
Make teaching fun with this engaging, hands-on STEM challenge. This design a putt-putt golf course engineering project, will have your students excited to come to school! Upper elementary students will use a print and go engineering notebook to research, plan, build, and share their mini golf course holes. This design challenge has a quick and easy setup because your students will create it with cardboard and recyclable materials. It is the perfect activity for special days, end of the schoo
3rd - 5th
Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: Ultimate Growing Bundle of STEM Activities for Elementary Students
Winter Games Ski Jumping STEM Activity Make a Ski Jumper
Perfect for the Winter Olympic Games!Bring the excitement of the Winter Games into your classroom with this Ski Jumping Winter Games STEM challenge for grades 3–5. In this ski jumping STEM activity, students design and build a ski jumper and skis, then test how far their jumper can fly while staying upright. Perfect for a winter Olympics–themed STEM lesson, January/February science unit, or upper elementary STEM center, this hands-on challenge teaches forces, motion, and the engineering desi
3rd - 5th
Engineering, Physical Science, World History
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
Also included in: 3rd-5th Grade Winter Games STEM Activities 2026 BUNDLE
Weather Graphing Book/STEM activity bundle for little lerners
My Weather Graphing Book is an interactive educational resource designed for children ages 3 to 8. It serves as a guided journal that transforms young learners into "Weather Scientists" by teaching them how to observe, record, and analyze daily environmental patterns. Developed through a collaboration between a primary pedagogy specialist and a structural professional, the book blends basic STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) concepts with creative expression. The primary goal is
K - 3rd
Classroom Community, Earth Sciences, Engineering
CCSS, NGSS
K.MD.B.3
, 1.MD.C.4
, RL.K.2
+3
Also included in: The Ultimate Elementary STEM Activity Bundle
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane STEM Challenges - Novel STEM Activities
This is not a run of the mill novel study. Make Edward's journey come alive with these STEM challenges! I have created these STEM challenges as a way for students to engage with some of the aspects of the story in a hands-on and meaningful way. What You'll Get4 Main STEM Challenges (clothing/accessory, high chair, harmonica, marionette). These challenges incorporate design, measurement, force and motion, and soundSample images for the challengesScience/engineering vocabulary terms / word wall c
3rd - 6th
Balanced Literacy, Engineering
Christmas STEM: Elf Zipline (Engineering Design)
A fun Christmas STEM Challenge for the winter holidays! Students will design a zip line vehicle to save an elf from a high place. This hands-on activity is an engaging design challenge that allows students to work in teams, apply the engineering design process, and connect math topics to real-world applications. Students will design a zip line to help rescue the elf! Elf Zipline Adventure STEM Activity Guide: Detailed teachers guide with links to resources Student handouts to guide them through
2nd - 9th
Engineering, Math
CCSS, NGSS
6.EE.A.1
, 7.EE.A.1
, 8.EE.A.1
+8
Also included in: Christmas STEM Challenges Bundle: Elf, Santa, and More!
Weather Hazard STEM
Natural Disaster STEM - Oh no! The weather is forecasting high winds! The family needs a safe place to stay. Build a shelter for the family that will withstand the wind. It will be tested with a hairdryer, so make it strong! Students must stick to a budget and use the available materials to build a shelter. The family must fit inside.
This STEM focuses on lessening the impact of natural disasters on humans with engineering. It meets NGSS Standards.
Please check the preview to see what is
2nd - 5th
Earth Sciences, Engineering
Also included in: Natural Disasters STEM
Wright Brothers - Airplane STEM
Airplane STEM Challenge - The Wright Brothers need a new design for their glider. They need ideas from your students to complete the challenge. Did you know that the Wright Brother's inspiration to fly was because of a toy helicopter that flew with rubber band power that their father gave them? Your students will enjoy learning some facts about the Wright Brothers while completing a challenge of building a Wright Flyer of their own. Students must use the available supplies and stick to a budg
1st - 6th
Engineering
Also included in: STEM Activities Bundle
Christmas Creativity Challenges with Hanukkah Winter Holidays STEM Sub Plans
Need a quick, no prep, Holiday STEM challenge to get your students thinking outside the box?!These no prep STEM Challenges make the perfect Emergency Sub Plans or as self-guided STEM Centers! Christmas Creativity Challenges are great for engaging students during morning work, early finishers, or add some creative thinking tasks to your Christmas, Hanukkah (Chanukah), or winter holiday classroom activities! The goal of creativity challenges is to help students think in different ways. The ability
1st - 5th
Art, Engineering, English Language Arts
Water Drop Racer: Engineering Challenge Project ~ STEM Activity!
Engineering Challenge:
Can your group create a wax paper track that gets your water drop from one end to the other in the fastest time?
Materials: (per pair or group)
Wax paper – 3 foot x 4 inch strip
One strip of masking tape 8 inches long
Eyedropper
Water (we add food coloring to make it easier to see)
Chairs, tables, books, etc. to attach the track
Stopwatch
This packet contains all the information you need to make this a great engineering activity in your classroom! Lab sheets, studen
2nd - 7th
Engineering
Weather Hazard STEM: Flooding
Flood Barrier STEM - Oh no! The weather forecast is for heavy flooding in the area. You need to build a flood barrier or flood resistant shelter to keep the family safe! This STEM challenge is designed to encourage creative problem solving. Students must design a shelter with the available supplies that is resistant to flooding while sticking to a budget. The shelter will be tested with water in a pan to see if the design was effective as a flood barrier. This STEM is perfect for areas aff
1st - 5th
Earth Sciences, Engineering
Also included in: Natural Disasters STEM
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