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Bottle Rocket Quiz
Quiz given to students after studying how rockets work and before we made water rockets. Includes information about Newton's Laws of Motion, force, drag, and stability.
2nd - 10th
Astronomy, Engineering
100th Day of School STEM Activity Challenges Science 100 Day of School Math
POP QUIZ: What's the BEST way to celebrate the 100th day of school? STEM activities, creative and brain-busting math, or a hands-on science experiment? Ding ⭐ ding ⭐ ding ⭐! The answer is ALL of the above! There are 10 low prep activities included in this download! Each activity has 2 recording page options (easier criteria or more challenging). Set up stations, use a different challenge for each group, or rotate through the challenges in different years. ❤️ "Our 100-day of school experien
2nd - 5th
Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+4
Pi-Day Catapult — Optimize Angle & Tension (Predict vs. Measure) | MS–HS NGSS
Description (NGSS included) Celebrate Pi-Day with a data-driven projectile challenge! Students tune angle and tension on a simple launcher, then predict vs. measure range and compute percent error. Teams graph Range vs. Angle (and optional Range vs. Pullback) and explain results with CER. 🧠📈 🔬 Investigate: hold one variable constant to fairly test the other. 🧮 Model: use a calibration shot or R ≈ (v²·sin(2θ))/g to predict. 📊 Analyze: compare predicted vs. measured; percent error
3rd - 12th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
STEM Fairy Tale MEGA BUNDLE
ALL of my most popular STEM Challenges bundled in one package. This is a Growing Bundle.. As I create more Fairy Tale Stem packages, I will add them to this bundle, and increase the price accordingly. Buy in now, for the lowest price possible. Fairy Tales and STEM are a great combination for early primary aged children. LOOKING FOR A DETAILED, EASY TO PREP, STEM UNIT???? This one’s for you. This package contains lessons and activities about 3 different STEM challenges based around the storie
1st - 3rd
Engineering, Other (Math)
Reading Comprehension STEM mega bundle
UPDATE - Now with a DECODABLE READER version of most stories included. The rest to be updated asap. Want to save time and teach reading comprehension and STEM together? I developed this program to simplify my planning. With Reading Comprehension STEM, you'll have a full year of lessons that'll keep your students engaged and inspire them to learn more. Easy to prep, and developmentally sequential, this bundle provides reading, writing, and STEM lessons for grades 1-3. Connecting STEM and ELA
1st - 2nd
Engineering, Reading, Science
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.3
, MP4
Rube Goldberg Project Based Learning Engineering Design & Critical Thinking
Bring creativity, logic, and engineering together with this Rube Goldberg Project-Based Learning Challenge for grades 4–6! Students will dive into the fascinating world of Rube Goldberg, an inventor and cartoonist famous for his comically complicated machines that perform simple tasks. This engaging 2+ hour activity encourages students to think outside the box, analyze inventions, and design their own Rube Goldberg machine inside a head. Perfect for independent work, whole-class learning, ce
4th - 6th
Close Reading, Engineering, Science
CCSS, NGSS
RI.4.3
, RI.5.3
, RI.6.3
+9
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
STEM Favorites ULTIMATE BUNDLE - STEM Activities & Stations for the Entire Year
SAVE OVER $100! This HUGE Discounted Bundle has ALL of my Best-Selling STEM Activities all in one place! These favorite STEM Resources are standard-aligned, teacher designed, and student approved! STEM All Year Bundle – 36 seasonal STEM challengesSTEM BinsSTEM Bins Teambuilder Stations – 7 seasonal setsSTEM Bins Speed Builds – 19 setsIntroducing STEM & Back to School Activities + Read AloudsSTEM Classroom Management ToolkitHop Scotch CodingBot Basics Robot Stations
K - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering
Table-top Mini Golf: STEAM Engineering and Design for Elementary GATE
In From Putt-putt to Pebble Beach--Table-top Mini Golf, students will design and construct a playable table-top sized miniature golf course using the engineering design process. With these lessons, the teacher defines the problem, helps students gather background research, and specifies the requirements. The students do the rest: creating alternative solutions, choosing the best solution, doing development work, building a prototype, and testing and redesigning. The result is a classroom filled
4th - 7th
Engineering, Physical Science
Also included in: STEAM Class Bundle - Engineering Focus - 115+ Hours 374 pp Gifted GATE
Rube Goldberg STEM Challenge: Forces, Motion & Energy Transfer 3rd-6th
Rube Goldberg chain reaction project is the perfect project-based STEM challenge for grades 3rd-8th! Here’s everything you need to facilitate a Rube Goldberg Chain Reaction Machine aligned with Forces & Motion and Energy Transfer STEM (NGSS) for 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade! Perfect for Project-Based Learning!This is one of those projects that they will remember forever. This resource is included in the Complete Rube Goldberg Project Bundle! Save $$ and get the project & awards together! Th
2nd - 6th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
4-LS1-1
, 3-LS4-3
, 2-LS4-1
+5
Sphero Mini Golf: Design, Build, and Code Your Own Course!
**Updated 05/03/23 with larger card size variation as well as full-sized slides for projection. This card set guides students through the process of creating a mini golf hole, with specific criteria and constraints to follow. Students will then use the Sphero Edu app to program their robot ball to navigate the course they've created. Along the way, they'll learn valuable coding and problem-solving skills. To complete this challenge, students will need butcher paper, construction paper or markers
3rd - 12th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
Also included in: Sphero Bundle 2
Plant STEM Activity - Parts of a Plant Life Cycle Plant Adaptations & Functions
Looking for an engaging way to teach plant life cycles, parts of a plant, needs, plant adaptations, functions, cells, photosynthesis, and/or genetics & heredity? This hands-on Plant STEM Activity is perfect for students in grades 2–8 to explore plant science concepts while fostering creativity and problem-solving skills. Whether for spring lessons, Earth Day, or anytime during the year, this activity inspires students to design and build their own unique plant with never-before-seen ada
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
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 Push and Pull Pumpkin Challenge
Everything you need in one unit. LOOKING FOR A DETAILED, EASY TO PREP, STEM UNIT???? This one’s for you. This package contains lessons and activities about - Full color posters - a slide presentation about the Inquiry Learning process -blackline masters for the classroom and letter home -step-by-step guide to setting up your room and completing the STEM challenge. ***************************************************************************** CLICK BELOW for RELATED productsAIR - A Primary Scienc
1st - 3rd
Engineering, Math
Also included in: EVERYTHING PUMPKINS BUNDLE
STEM Engineering - Landforms PDF & Powerpoint {Elementary Grades}
STEM Engineering is not just for big kids! Your students will love this STEM design brief where they get to plan, create, and reflect on creating a landform. You will love it because the PDF includes detailed teacher directions, parent letter about the project, session outline, and more! The powerpoint introduces the STEM project to students in a kid-friendly way PLUS reviews important vocabulary that will be needed throughout the project.
If you are new to STEM, I highly suggest that you down
1st - 3rd
Engineering
STEM Bell Ringers | Makerspace Curriculum & Creative Thinking Activities
STEM bell ringers for makerspace curriculum and creative thinking activities. Includes 50 no-prep STEM challenges designed to build problem-solving, collaboration, and creativity through hands-on tasks.Start your day with Building Thinking Classroom STEM bell ringers designed for creative morning work activities that actually get students thinking.This resource includes 50 no-prep STEM challenges based on books, giving students daily opportunities to build critical thinking, collaboration, creat
1st - 3rd
Art, Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
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
Jabari Jumps 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 a diving board for Jabari, and learn how to have courage through mindful moments. CASEL Framework: Self AwarenessThis activity is a part of a series of STEM resources designed to follow the CASEL Framework for social emotional Learning. Self-Awareness includes the abilities to understand one’s own emotions, thoughts, and values and how the
1st - 5th
Engineering, English Language Arts, Performing 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
Halloween Read Aloud & STEM Activity | Skeleton Craft Q Tip, ELA & Comprehension
Bring your Halloween lessons to life with this engaging Halloween read aloud and STEM + ELA activity pack! Pair the story A Skeleton for Dinner with comprehension, vocabulary, and writing-in-response activities — then launch a hands-on STEM challenge and Q-tip skeleton craft your students will love. This resource blends reading comprehension + STEM problem-solving + art into one low-prep, high-engagement October activity. Perfect for Halloween literacy centers, whole group lessons, or even n
1st - 2nd
Anatomy, Close Reading, Engineering
CCSS
RL.1.1
, RL.1.3
, RL.1.4
+7
Engineering Design Process Posters and STEM Question Cards and Strategies
Make STEM conversations more purposeful with STEM Questioning Strategies, a classroom-ready resource designed to help students think through each phase of the engineering design process.These prompts give teachers practical questions to ask when students get stuck, need to explain their thinking, or are ready to reflect and improve.This resource supports the full STEM process: Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, Test, Improve, and Share. Use the posters to introduce or reinforce each step, keep the ques
K - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Science
Roller Coaster Force and Motion PBL | Project Based Learning Science Enrichment
Looking for a fun and engaging way to teach about different force and motion or Newton's Laws of Motion? This project allows students to learn about friction, interia, gravity, speed, momentum, and much more by designing their own roller coaster! What is project based learning?Project Based Learning (PBL) is a hands-on way for students to learn as they design, build, and/or research a solution to reach the project's goal or a solution. The project is broken into parts so students can easily sta
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Physics, Science
NGSS
3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-PS2-4
+9
Also included in: Science PBL | Project and Problem Based Learning Bundle
Rube GOLDBERG Project Based Learning | STEM Activities | Digital and Printable
Explore the science behind RUBE GOLDBERG's “outside of the box” thinking with this project-based learning challenge from GATER Educator! Students will utilize creativity, higher-level thinking activities, and simple machines to design a similar machine inside their head. Free teacher notes and answer keys are included.>>Simply PRINT & Go for the classroom or CLICK & Share for Distance Learning<<The CLICK & Share activity is the perfect setup for quick and engaging project-based lear
4th - 6th
Engineering, Science
Sound and Vibrations Science STEAM Challenge Musical Instrument STEM Activity
A low prep sound and vibrations STEAM activity that can be used with students in ANY grade! It may not *quite* be music to your ears, but this is one of the most fun and satisfying STEM challenges to do with a group. While this can be easily completed in one class period, you can also turn this into a much longer project if you are working with secondary students or have access to 3D printers where students can design a working instrument in Tinkercad or another CAD program. What You'll GetChall
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Music
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+4
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