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Elementary STEM Challenge: Aluminum Foil Boats Density & Buoyancy Activity | 3-5
⭐ NGSS Aligned STEM Activity | Printable, Digital, & Fully Editable | Updated for 2026Engage your students with this high-interest engineering challenge where they explore buoyancy, gravity, and density. In this hands-on lab, students design and build a boat using aluminum foil to test how many pennies it can hold before sinking. 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 grade, thi
3rd - 5th
Engineering, Science
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
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
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
Thermal Energy Activities for Conductors and Insulators & STEAM Activities
Looking for an engaging way for your students to solidify and apply their knowledge of thermal energy, heat transfer, insulators, and conductors? Then it’s time for a hot cocoa party! In this exciting physical science STEAM activity, students are tasked with designing and building an insulated cup that will keep hot cocoa warm. The project supports Next Generation Science Standards, including the performance expectations MS-PS3-3 and MS-ETS1-1. Looking for more middle school STEM challenges? G
5th - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Physical Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-PS3-3
+1
Elementary STEM Challenge: Marble Run Engineering & Motion Activity | 3-5
⭐ NGSS Aligned STEM Activity | Printable, Digital, & Fully Editable | Updated for 2026Engage your students with this high-interest engineering challenge where they explore gravitational energy and motion. In this hands-on lab, students design and build a marble run using paper plates and towel rolls to guide a marble safely to the table. It is the perfect addition to any Elementary Physical Science, Energy, or Forces and Motion unit. Designed specifically for 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th gr
3rd - 5th
Engineering, General Science, Physical Science
NGSS
3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 4-PS3-1
+2
STEM Project: Bridge Building Challenge | Engineering, Forces & Structures PBL
Design, build, and test different types of bridges with this hands-on Building Bridges STEM project for Grades 5–8. Students explore beam bridges, arch bridges, suspension bridges, forces, tension, compression, and structural stability as they complete an engaging engineering design challenge with NGSS-aligned PBL activities. Students will investigate bridge types, load distribution, support systems, and structural stability while applying the engineering design process. Through planning, bui
5th - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+5
Elementary STEM Challenge: Oobleck Matter & Properties Activity | 3-5
⭐ NGSS Aligned STEM Activity | Printable, Digital, & Fully Editable | Updated for 2026Engage your students with this high-interest science activity where they explore the unique properties of matter and Non-Newtonian fluids. In this hands-on lab, students create a mixture of cornstarch and water to investigate how Oobleck behaves like both a solid and a liquid depending on the force applied. It is the perfect addition to any Elementary Physical Science, Structure and Properties of Matter, or
3rd - 5th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
5-PS1-3
, 3-PS2-1
Glow Day Science & Maze STEM 4 5 | Chemical Reactions & Light Energy Experiments
Create a memorable experience with glow stick science activities. Explore Light & chemical energy, chemiluminescence, fluorescence, and the speed of a chemical reaction with an engaging inquiry-based unit. Includes three engaging activities: Experiment, Exploration, and a Glowing Marble Maze STEM challenge at a 4th and 5th grade level. Inquiry-based learning at its best and perfect for matter and its interactions, a Glow Day, Halloween science, or an exciting end-of-year STEM challenge. This ha
4th - 7th
Chemistry, Engineering
NGSS
5-PS1-3
, 5-PS1-4
, 3-5-ETS1-3
+2
Earth Day STEM Activities & Middle School STEM Renewable Energy Wind Energy Car
Are you looking for an engaging Earth Day STEM activities? Do you want to extend student learning about renewable energy and global warming? This wind-powered car STEM challenge is perfect for your STEM or Science classroom! Looking for more STEM Challenges? Click here to get activities for the whole year and SAVE!First, students will learn about global warming and wind energy as a renewable resource. Then they'll research methods for capturing wind energy. Next, they'll use the engineering de
5th - 8th
Engineering, Environment, General Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 5-ESS3-1
, MS-ETS1-1
The Name Jar Self Awareness SEL Activity and Read Aloud STEM Challenge
Integrate STEM, SEL, and Literacy in your classroom!In this STEM Lesson, students learn about the importance of Self-Awareness. They design, build, and test their own stamp that reflects their identity. Students discover how to cope with nervousness, develop gratitude, and have their own unique identity. They build their own name jar to share positive names for others. CASEL Framework: Self AwarenessThis activity is a part of a series of STEM resources designed to follow the CASEL Framework for
1st - 5th
Art, Engineering, English Language Arts
CCSS, NGSS
W.1.5
, W.2.5
, W.3.10
+8
Also included in: Self Awareness SEL Activities and Read Aloud STEM Challenges Bundle
STEM Activity Challenge: Lava Lamps Density & Reactions | Grades 3-5
⭐ NGSS Aligned STEM Activity | Printable, Digital, & Fully Editable | Updated for 2026Engage your students with this high-interest science activity where they explore liquid density and chemical reactions. In this hands-on lab, students build their own homemade lava lamp using a water bottle, oil, water, and effervescent tablets to observe colorful liquid bubbles rise and fall and experiment with amounts of the materials to get the best result. It is the perfect addition to any Elementary Ph
3rd - 5th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
5-PS1-4
, 5-PS1-1
Elementary STEM Challenge: Marble Roller Coaster Energy & Motion Activity | 3-5
⭐ NGSS Aligned STEM Activity | Printable, Digital, & Fully Editable | Updated for 2026Engage your students with this high-interest engineering challenge where they explore gravitational potential energy and motion. In this hands-on lab, students design and build a marble roller coaster using foam pool noodles to create a track that carries a marble safely to the ground. It is the perfect addition to any Elementary Physical Science, Energy, or Forces and Motion unit. Designed specifically for
3rd - 5th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
3-PS2-1
, 4-PS3-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
Mission To Mars -- PBL Space Exploration and Mars Colony Design
Mission To Mars -- PBL Mars Colony DesignBackground InformationIn Mission To Mars, students propose and design "fully functional" Mars colonies. I designed this project due to the real-world relevance today. Mars exploration is becoming increasingly closer to experiencing human footsteps. This Mars colony design project utilizes various roles and abilities of the students ranging from scientific research to creativity and design. Students are asked to do the following: 1. Brainstorm key vocabula
4th - 12th
Astronomy, Engineering, Science
CCSS, NGSS
SL.9-10.1
, SL.9-10.1b
, SL.9-10.1c
+6
STEM Activity Challenge: Popsicle Bridge Forces & Structures | 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 structural engineering and strength. In this hands-on lab, students design and build a bridge using popsicle sticks to create the strongest structure possible that can hold a significant amount of weight. It is the perfect addition to any Elementary Physical Science, Engineering Design, or Forces and Motion unit. Designed
3rd - 5th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+1
STEM Activity Challenge: Gumdrop Tower Engineering & Stability | 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 structural engineering and stability. In this hands-on activity, students design and build the tallest tower possible using only index cards and masking tape. It is the perfect addition to any Elementary Physical Science, Engineering Design, or Forces and Motion unit. Designed specifically for 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5t
3rd - 5th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+1
Forces Acting on Structures STEM Build a Bridge Fun Force & Motion Activities
This Forces Acting on Structures Build a Bridge STEM Challenge is the perfect, week-long, hands-on fun to add to your middle school force and motion science activities! Students learn about different types of bridges and compete to build a newspaper bridge stronger than anyone else's. This ready-to-go lesson has everything from comic-style content to a complete STEM activity. This download includes content, an animated slideshow, a detailed lesson plan, visual instructions, a web quest, follow
5th - 8th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Famous African American Inventors Flipbook Black History Month Project
Do you need a biography project about famous Black inventors and scientists? This makes a great Black History Month project. Students will research famous African American inventors with this flipbook project! You can use this as a STEM project! This scaffolded flip book is great for helping all students access grade level content! Students will research inventors like Sarah Boone, Garrett Morgan, Alexander Miles, Lewis Latimer, George Washington Carver, and more with this fun and engaging
5th - 8th
Engineering, U.S. History
CCSS, NGSS
WHST.6-8.7
, WHST.6-8.8
, WHST.9-10.7
+2
STEM Project: The Great Wall Of China | Historical Engineering Challenge PBL
Explore the Great Wall of China, historical engineering, ancient construction, and structural design with this STEM project for Grades 4–8. This engineering challenge investigates how large-scale structures were built and maintained through a hands-on, NGSS-aligned PBL activity.Students will examine materials, design strategies, and construction techniques used in the Great Wall while applying engineering thinking to plan and build their own structures. Through modeling, problem-solving tasks, a
4th - 8th
Engineering, Science, Social Studies
CCSS, NGSS
RST.6-8.2
, RST.6-8.3
, MS-ETS1-2
+3
Just Like Rube Goldberg READ ALOUD STEAM™ Activity
Integrate STEAM and Literacy in your classroom!In this STEM Lesson, students learn about Rube Goldberg and design their very own Rube Goldberg Machine. Connect to a Read Aloud: Just Like Rube GoldbergThis STEM Project is a companion activity to Just Like Rube Goldberg by Sarah Aronson. The Engineering Design Process:Students plan, design, and execute their own ideas. After they have completed their activity, there is time for reflection on what worked and what didn't. They follow the six step E
2nd - 5th
Engineering, English Language Arts, Performing Arts
CCSS, NGSS
W.1.2
, W.2.2
, W.3.2
+16
Latino Heritage Month Pelé: King of Soccer READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity
Integrate STEM and celebrate Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month!In this STEM Lesson, students learn about Soccer / Fútbol Legend Pelé. They design, build, and create their own soccer game to play! Connect to a Read Aloud - Pelé: King of Soccer / El Rey de Fútbol by Monica BrownThis STEM Project is a companion activity to Pelé : King of Soccer by Monica Brown. The book explores the legacy of Pelé in both English and Spanish. The Engineering Design Process:Students plan, design, and execute thei
1st - 5th
Engineering, English Language Arts
CCSS, NGSS
W.1.2
, W.2.2
, W.3.2
+17
The Crayon Man READ ALOUD STEAM™ Activity
Integrate STEM and Literacy in your classroom!In this STEM Lesson, students learn about how crayons are made and build a box that fits 24 crayons inside it. Connect to a Read Aloud: The Crayon ManThis STEM Project is a companion activity to The Crayon Man: The True Story of the Invention of Crayola Crayons by Natascha Biebow and Steven Salerno. The Engineering Design Process:Students plan, design, and execute their own ideas. After they have completed their activity, there is time for reflectio
2nd - 5th
Art, Engineering, English Language Arts
CCSS, NGSS
W.1.2
, W.2.2
, W.3.2
+16
Ancient Egypt Activities STEM Project Craft Pyramids STEM Challenge Canopic Jar
Ancient Egypt STEM & STEAM Challenges Cross-curricular challenges for students who are studying Ancient Civilizations and Ancient Egypt! This resource has science, technology, engineering, and measurement activities to do with your upper elementary kids that will really enhance their learning! There are 2 Egypt STEM Challenges in this pack. Each STEM Challenge has detailed directions, photo examples, a list of materials needed, prediction section, brainstorming section, trials 1, 2, & 3, fina
3rd - 6th
Ancient History, Engineering, Social Studies
If I Built a House READ ALOUD STEM™ Challenge End of the Year Activity 3D Shapes
Integrate STEM, Writing, and Literacy in your classroom at the End of the School Year!Teach students everything they need to build a house using 2D Shapes and 3D Shapes! Your students will love designing, building, testing, and writing about their very own house! Connect to a Read Aloud: If I Built a House by Chris Van DusenThis STEM Project is a companion activity to If I Built A House by Chris Van Dusen. The book explores all the elements needed for an amazing house! Take students through the
1st - 5th
Engineering, Science
CCSS, NGSS
1.G.A.1
, 2.G.A.1
, W.1.5
+16
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