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St Patricks Day Crack the Code STEM Science Experiments Leprechaun Trap & Trivia
This St. Patrick’s Day Activity Bundle brings March learning to life with engaging STEM challenges, science experiments, coding activities, and critical thinking puzzles. Designed for Grades K–6, this collection blends hands-on exploration with problem-solving, creativity, and seasonal fun through St. Patrick’s Day STEM activities, science experiments, and interactive games. Perfect for centers, enrichment, morning work, or themed classroom days. Use these activities for STEM centers, science
K - 7th
Basic Principles, Computer Science - Technology, World History
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
Lunar Landers: An NGSS-Aligned Engineering Challenge
Help students explore gravitational forces through this hands-on engineering challenge. Students can complete this project individually, in pairs, or in teams. We have done this project with materials in class and also as an at-home project. Both work great! The mission is to create a lunar lander that will protect the cargo onboard (an egg) and keep it crack-free. Students will put their lander through numerous trials (recording sheets included) as well as spend time reflecting and address
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Physics
Air Car STEM Challenge: Propeller Car Engineering Design Project (NGSS)
🚗 Air Car STEM Challenge: Build a Propeller-Powered Vehicle! Engineering Design Project | NGSS-Aligned | Grades 5–10 Turn your classroom into an engineering lab with this fast-paced, high-engagement STEM challenge where students design, build, and improve a battery-powered air car. The Goal: Create a propeller-driven vehicle that moves efficiently using thrust from a spinning fan. Students don’t just build—they test, analyze, and iterate, just like real engineers. ⚡ Why This Activity Work
5th - 10th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Physics
Save the Ice Cube! – A Cool Insulation STEM Challenge for Curious Scientists
Turn your classroom into a science lab with this hands-on insulation experiment that gets students designing, testing, measuring, and thinking like real engineers! In Save the Ice Cube!, students investigate which materials keep ice from melting the longest while practicing scientific observation, data collection, and critical thinking. Save the Ice Cube Perfect for upper elementary and middle school, this engaging STEM activity walks students through the full scientific process: ✔ Choosing i
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, General Science, Other (Science)
STEM Challenge Cards - Easy STEM Activities - STEM Activities Projects
STEM Challenge Cards How Can I Use These STEM Challenge Cards? These STEM Challenge Cards give you ready-made projects to get students building, problem-solving, and working together. The PDF includes a teacher instruction page with suggested supplies and 16 cards, each with a different construction challenge. They’re ideal for group work, morning starters, or afternoon projects. Why Teachers Like ItHands-on learning – Kids design, build, and test real structures.Collaboration focus – Encourages
1st - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering, General Science
Design Your Own Experiment: Waves + Communication | Morse Code Light Signals
Give students real ownership of the scientific process with this Inquiry Learning Experiment Design Project Prompt. Instead of following a step-by-step lab, students design their own experiment using classroom materials you already have. With structured thinking prompts (but plenty of creative freedom), students plan an investigation that demonstrates the skills they’ve been learning, then write and reflect on what happened, even if their results are messy or their experiment “fails.” This re
6th - 10th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Physics
NGSS
MS-PS4-1
, MS-PS4-2
, MS-PS4-3
Design Challenge Planner | STEM , STEAM , Engineering Grades 3-5
Kick off your STEM and design thinking lessons with this engaging Design Challenge Planner Worksheet—perfect for grades 3–5! This printable worksheet helps young engineers organize their ideas, define the problem, consider the end user, and brainstorm creative materials to use for the solution through writing and planning. Whether you're introducing the Engineering Design Process or diving into a hands-on challenge, this tool encourages students to think critically, collaborate, and communic
3rd - 5th
Basic Principles, Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-1
Measurement Challenges - Gifted / Differentiation
These "Measurement Challenges" can be used for science centers and/or for enrichment for gifted students. The challenges include units of measurements that are not often used and other ideas that might not have been covered in the regular curriculum. The challenges are ideas for projects, but the product is not specifically specified. Students can choose how they'd like to present their work. A work log is included, which has students document how they are progressing in their projects and us
6th - 9th
Basic Principles, Measurement, Science
Simple Machines Design Challenge and Discovery Unit
Simple machines make work easier by reducing the amount of force needed or changing the direction of the force needed to do a task. Work smarter, not harder! Six simple machines that we will build include: levers, wedges, ramps, wheels and axles, screws, and pulleys. This packet includes several design challenge task cards (including some blank ones) that classmates can use to either compete among themselves or collaborate as a team. Try it both ways! Also included is a graphic organizer fo
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Physical Science
CCSS
MP2
, MP3
, MP4
Also included in: STEAM Activities Bundle
Engaging Desert Google Slides | Animal and Plant Activities Google Classroom™
Challenge your students with this dynamic Desert Google Slides resource!Looking for a comprehensive resource to explore the lush rainforest? These guided Google Classroom Slides are perfect for helping your students learn about desert habitats, desert animals, and adaptations. Dive into the vibrant world of the desert through a variety of fun and engaging activities. What's Included: ⭐️ Vibrant Google Slides Presentations: Captivating visuals that bring the desert biome to life, making le
2nd - 3rd
Basic Principles, Biology, Environment
NGSS
K-ESS3-1
, 3-LS4-3
, 2-LS4-1
Also included in: Animal Habitat Google Slides | Desert and Woodland for Google Classroom™
Light Signals STEM
Light STEM Challenge - Oh no! The new boat route has boats traveling close to the shallow water. In this STEM challenge, students will learn some of the practical uses for light signals. Build a tall light signal to warn the boaters of the dangerous area. They will use their creative thinking to solve the challenge of building a light house that is at least 18" tall using the available supplies. Students must stick to a budget. This STEM meets NGSS standards.
Suggested Implementation Pl
1st - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering
Also included in: STEM Activities Bundle
Lunar Landers: An NGSS-Aligned Engineering Project
Help students explore gravitational forces through this hands-on engineering challenge.
Students can complete this project individually, in pairs, or in teams. We have done this project with materials in class and also as an at-home project. Both work great!
The mission is to create a lunar lander that will protect the cargo onboard (an egg) and keep it crack-free. Students will put their lander through numerous trials (recording sheets included) as well as spend time reflecting and addressin
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Physics
Parts of the Brain Nervous System Activity Teamwork The Human Body Systems
🧠 Spark curiosity and teamwork with this Brain & Nervous System STEM Challenge! Perfect for grades 4–6, this resource blends science content with team-building activities to create a fun and engaging classroom competition. Students work in teams to complete hands-on builder challenges and creative talker challenges, all themed around the brain and nervous system. What’s Inside ✅ Teacher Quick-Start Guide + Script ✅ Student handouts for TALKER & BUILDER challenges ✅ BARFS strategy poster
4th - 6th
Anatomy, Basic Principles, Engineering
CCSS, NGSS
CCRA.SL.1
, MP1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
+2
Hands-On Activity Cards for Toddlers and Preschoolers | Engineering Art Nature
Set 7 of the print-and-laminate activity cards series brings 10 more incredible hands-on activities for children 18 month through 5 years. This set is packed with engineering challenges, secret science, nature art, outdoor play, and cooking that builds real life skills - all designed to be done with minimal prep using mostly household materials and zero worksheets. Print on cardstock, laminate, and keep building your activity basket alongside Sets 1 through 6 for a rotation that carries your fam
PreK - K
Basic Principles, Engineering, Physical Science
Woodland Google Slides and Printable Design Resources | Google Classroom™ Bundle
Spark Creativity and Innovation with Woodland Animal Design Activities!Are you ready to dive into the fascinating world of animal adaptations and climate change? Our Woodland Bundle invites students to unleash their creativity and envision future animals and their homes. There are biomimicry design challenges as well as Google Slides. One of the included resources is ideal for Google Classroom™ and explores woodland animals and their unique habitats. What's Included:⭐️ Vibrant Google Slides Pre
2nd - 3rd
Basic Principles, Biology, Environment
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-LS4-3
+1
Wilderness Warriors: Survival Skill 8 – First Aid for Survival
Teach kids to stay calm, think clearly, and take action in a crisis with this hands-on survival lesson. Survival Skill 8: First Aid for Survival is a printable, interactive guide that walks learners through basic emergency care skills using real-world scenarios, fun practice challenges, and smart safety tips. ✅ What’s Included: A kid-friendly first aid introduction 3 practical activities: 1. Make a Makeshift Splint (hands-on bandaging and support) 2. Create a Paracord Survival Bracele
2nd - 5th
Basic Principles, General Science, Health
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
Engaging Arctic Google Slides | Animal Adaptation for Google Classroom™
Engage your students with this dynamic Arctic Google Slides resource!Looking for a comprehensive resource to explore the Arctic? These guided Google Classroom Slides are perfect for helping your students learn about Arctic habitats, animals, and adaptations. Dive into the world of the Arctic through a variety of fun and challenging activities. What's Included: ⭐️ Vibrant Google Slides Presentations: Captivating visuals that bring the Arctic biome to life, making learning both fun and acces
2nd - 4th
Basic Principles, Biology, Environment
NGSS
2-LS4-1
, 3-LS4-2
Engineer Design Process Worksheet – Grades 3–5 | User Empathy Mapping
User Empathy Mapping Worksheet – Design Thinking for Grades 3–5Support young innovators in designing with empathy using this User Empathy Mapping Worksheet, created for grades 3–5! This scaffolded, student-friendly worksheet helps learners explore their user's thoughts, feelings, actions, and needs before starting a STEM or design thinking challenge. With 8 clear, age-appropriate questions, students build a deeper understanding of who they’re designing for—and why it matters. Perfect for the
3rd - 5th
Basic Principles, Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-1
Engaging Rainforest Google Slides | Animal Adaptation for Google Classroom™
Engage your students with this dynamic Rainforest Google Slides resource!Looking for a comprehensive resource to explore the lush rainforest? These guided Google Classroom Slides are perfect for helping your students learn about rainforest habitats, rainforest animals, and adaptations. Dive into the vibrant world of the rainforest through a variety of fun and challenging activities. What's Included: ⭐️ Vibrant Google Slides Presentations: Captivating visuals that bring the rainforest biome to l
2nd - 4th
Basic Principles, Biology, Environment
NGSS
2-LS4-1
, 3-LS4-2
Marble Maze STEM
Balls and Ramps STEM - The toy company wants to sell a marble maze. They need designers to come up creative ideas for a new marble maze. Your students need to design a marble maze on a cardboard box lid using the available supplies while sticking to a budget. They will use their creative thinking, engineering design and math skills for the STEM challenge. This STEM challenge meets several NGSS standards.
Suggested Plan of Implementation:
Prior Week: Send home the parent letter requesting
K - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering
Also included in: STEM Activities Bundle
You vs A.I.-Design new Valentine's Day Neoglyph & Neologism| Create then ask AI
Looking for a safe and unique way to use artificial intelligence with your grades 3-8 students or homeschoolers, but want students to do their own creative work as well? Looking for Fun FrAIday (that's Friday with some A.I. in it 😉) project that is also a creative design lesson AND for Valentine's Day? You found it with this fun Neoglyph and Neologism (Symbol and Word) Design Challenge for grades 4,5,6,7,8! Students will pit their design skills against A.I. by first researching Cupid a
3rd - 8th
Basic Principles, Computer Science - Technology, For All Subjects
Force and Motion STEM: Sled Building
Sled Building STEM - Oh no! School is out for a snow day. The stores are closed, but the children want to sled. Help them by building a sled that will slide down the hill. Use your creative thinking because you can only choose from the available supplies and you must stick to the budget.
Your students will love learning about force and motion with this sled building challenge! This STEM covers several NGSS standards and promotes engineering thinking.
Suggested Plan of Implementat
K - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering
Also included in: Winter STEM Bundle
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