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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: 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
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
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
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
Rosie Revere Engineer: Book Companion and STEM project
Rosie Revere Engineer is a delightful, inspirational tale about a girl who learns to overcome and even celebrate her failures. This is a great story to use in teaching your students the value of failure and perseverance! This philosophy will help students throughout their school years, career, and life in general. The following companion includes multiple ELA based activities from retelling (story maps and BME), comparing, cause and effect, character evaluation, and vocabulary (puzzles and boo
K - 5th
Engineering, English Language Arts, Measurement
Also included in: The Questioneers Bundle
Valentine's Day STEM Challenges & Activities - February Math Centers Stations
This Valentine's Day STEM Challenge is made up of 7 STEM stations that your students can rotate through independently. A STEM Journal, Challenge Posters, and Writing Pages are included to extend the learning in these challenges. Open the PREVIEW to see detailed photos of each challenge in this resource. This resource includes all the printables you need to run STEM rotations in your classroom! A parent letter is included to help you gather the hands-on materials you will need. Your studen
K - 3rd
Engineering, Science
CCSS, NGSS
W.K.1
, W.1.1
, W.2.1
+5
March STEM - St Patrick's Day STEM Challenges and Activities
These March STEM challenges and activities were designed to bring engaging engineering activities into your classroom! Students will love the authentic tasks and problem solving!! This pack is included my: STEM Challenges (YEAR LONG BUNDLE) The following four STEM challenges are included: *Guard The Gold *Shamrock Sailing *Cat in the Cup *Rainbow Bridge These March STEM challenges were designed to be completed in pairs, small groups, or as an individual STEM center. Included are projectable ch
K - 3rd
Engineering, Science
Also included in: STEM Challenges - Year Long Bundle of STEM
Elephant and Piggie STEM Challenges | Storybook STEM Read Aloud Activities K–2
Elephant and Piggie STEM challenges with storybook STEM read-aloud activities for K–2. Students solve problems from the stories through hands-on STEM, building comprehension, critical thinking, and creativity.Engage your students with meaningful literacy and STEM integration using their favorite Piggie and Elephant books by Mo Willems. This resource blends read aloud STEM with engineering challenges so students move beyond listening to actively solving problems inspired by the story.Designed for
K - 2nd
Character Education, Engineering, Literature
CCSS, NGSS
RL.1.1
, RL.1.4
, RL.2.1
+3
Also included in: The Pigeon Has to Go to School STEM Challenges | Elephant & Piggie K–2
Kindergarten Science and Engineering Not a Stick Read Aloud STEM Challenge
Integrate STEM in Kindergarten!Connect STEM and Literacy with this amazing Read Aloud STEM Activity as a companion to Not a Stick by Antoinette Portis. Being an engineer takes a lot of work! Engineers are curious about things and ask a lot of questions. They observe the things around them, take notes and draw things that they see. In this lesson, students will activate their imagination as they observe all the things that the pig imagines his stick to be. This STEM Challenges aligns to NGSS Eng
Kindergarten
Engineering, English Language Arts, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-1
How to Catch an Elf: Book Companion and STEM Challenge
How to Catch an Elf by Adam Wallace and Andy Elkerton is the whimsical tale of Santa and one of his elves skillfully eluding the many traps that different children set for them! The special holiday STEM challenge will engage your students in the engineering process, encouraging them to think outside of the box, while the ELA activities help students dig in and analyze the text! Not to mention, there's a super cute How-To Craft!
This unit includes:
• Literacy Activities
Story Map, Character Tr
K - 3rd
Engineering, English Language Arts
STEM Kindergarten | Force and Motion Activities
Kindergarten Force and Motion STEM Activities will engage all your students during a study of pushes and pulls. Your students will love learning using these hands-on activities. Great for on-site learning, at home learning, or blended. We start STEAM very simple. I want them to think for themselves and solve problems. Because they are beginners, their design sheets are basic, but I want them to start designing and planning. This will only help them and improve as they get older. Each design sh
K - 1st
Engineering, Physical Science, Science
CCSS, NGSS
K.G.A.1
, K.G.A.2
, K-PS2-2
+1
Iggy Peck Architect Book Companion and STEM Activity
Iggy Peck Architect is the funny, charming tale of a young man with unconventional talents and interests. Few people appreciate his talents until a fateful field trip where his talent rescues his teacher and fellow students! This instant classic is a wonderful way to inspire your students to nurture their out of the box interests!
The following companion includes multiple ELA activities such as retelling (story maps and BME), comparing, cause and effect, character evaluation, and vocabulary
K - 5th
Engineering, English Language Arts
Also included in: The Questioneers Bundle
Going Places: Book Companion and STEM Project
Going Places by Peter and Paul Reynolds is a wonderful story about Rafael and Maya who learn to think outside of the box during the Going Places Contest! The book along with these activities will encourage your students to find inspiration in the world around them as they dig into the text and complete a STEM activity!
The following companion includes multiple ELA activities like retelling (story maps and BME), comparing, cause and effect, character evaluation, authors purpose/message and vocab
K - 5th
Engineering, English Language Arts, Physics
How to Catch a Leprechaun: Book Companion and STEM Challenge
How to Catch a Leprechaun by Adam Wallace and Andy Elkerton is the whimsical tale of a savvy Leprechaun skillfully eluding the many traps that different children set for him! The special holiday STEM challenge will engage your students in the engineering process, encouraging them to think outside of the box, while the ELA activities help students dig in and analyze the text! Not to mention, there's a super cute How-To Craft!
This unit includes:
• Literacy Activities
Story Map, Character Trait
K - 3rd
Engineering, English Language Arts
Winter Themed STEM Challenges: December and January
Engage your students during the months of December/January with 5 winter themed STEM challenges. Allow Frosty the STEM man to visit your classroom during the winter months and bring your students hands on, engaging, and meaningful STEM challenges. These winter themed STEM challenges will allow your students to be creative, problem solve, and collaborate with one another. What better way to keep your students engaged and thinking critically during the winter months! Included You Will Find5 Winte
K - 3rd
Engineering, Math
Also included in: Year Long STEM Challenge Bundle
Push and Pull STEM
This Pushes and Pulls engineering STEM activity engages students' problem solving skills, engineering thinking, and math skills for Force and Motion. They will love creating a way to successfully move the rocks! This STEM activity targets the NGSS Standards for Force and Motion.
In this Pushes and Pulls Engineering challenge the truck broke down, but the rocks still need moved! Students will build a way to move the rocks using the available supplies, but be sure to stay on budget!
Please
K - 3rd
Basic Principles, Engineering
Also included in: STEM Activities Bundle
Color Mixing STEM: Engineering and Art Activities - Great #DotDay STEM!
Introduce students to color mixing, color theory, and the engineering design process. Includes 2 hands-on activities! First, students predict the results of mixing two colors, then create color spinners to visually "mix" the colors without the mess of paints. Next, students are lead through the engineering design process to create a holder for their color spinners. Click here for an editable STEM journal to use with distance learning, including digital and printable versions.This activity also
PreK - 4th
Art, Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
Also included in: Year-Round STEM Activity Bundle (Elementary STEM)
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