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Intro to Architecture STEM Challenge (distance learning, career exploration)
From giant skyscapers to green roofs, architects play a critical role in modern society. This Intro to Architecture STEM Career Exploration Challenge is a self-guided distance learning career exploration mini course for students to learn what architecture is, explore different careers in the field of architecture through online and inquiry-based activities, and practice skills needed to become an architect. Delivered in interactive GoogleSlides and PDF formats, including: 1. 'who are architects
6th - 10th
Art, Engineering
NGSS
MS-ETS1-1
Also included in: STEM Challenge Bundle: 28 STEM career exploration mini courses
Intro to Mechanical Engineering STEM Challenge (career exploration activity)
From toothbrushes to tractors, machines are everywhere! This Intro to Mechanical Engineering STEM Challenge is a self-guided distance learning career exploration mini course for teens to learn what mechanical engineering is, explore a career in mechanical engineering, test drive this engineering career through hands-on activities, and practice skills needed to succeed as a mechanical engineer. Delivered in interactive Google Slides and PDF formats including: 1. online mechanical career explorat
6th - 10th
Applied Math, Engineering
NGSS
MS-ETS1-4
Intro to Choreography STEM Challenge (career exploration, distance learning)
Make some moves towards a career in choreography! The Choreography STEM Challenge is a self-guided distance learning career exploration mini course for teenage students to explore the field of choreography, learn how this career connects with STEM, and practice the skills needed to succeed as a choreographer. Delivered in interactive PDF and GoogleSlides format, including: 1. online choreographer career exploration resources including virtual job shadow youtube video, and career information she
6th - 10th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Visual Arts
NGSS
MS-LS1-3
Also included in: STEM Challenge Bundle: 28 STEM career exploration mini courses
Intro to Fashion Design STEM Challenge (career exploration, distance learning)
Explore STEAM powered fashion and make your own creation in the Fashion Design STEM Challenge! In this self-guided distance learning career exploration mini course students will explore the field of fashion design and make connections to STEM through inquiry-based activities. Delivered in interactive GoogleSlides and PDF formats, including: 1. digital fashion designer career exploration resources including virtual job shadow YouTube video, career information sheet in English and Spanish, openso
6th - 10th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Visual Arts
NGSS
MS-ETS1-1
Also included in: STEM Challenge Bundle: 28 STEM career exploration mini courses
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Middle School STEM Challenge Roller Coaster Energy & Motion Activity 6-8
⭐ NGSS Aligned STEM Lab | Printable, Digital, & Fully Editable | Updated for 2026Engage your students with this high-interest STEM Engineering activity challenge where they explore gravitational potential energy, kinetic energy, and the laws of motion. In this hands-on lab, students design and build a Marble Roller Coaster using foam pool noodles to achieve three consecutive successful runs. It is the perfect addition to any Middle School Physical Science, Forces and Motion, or Energy unit.
6th - 8th
Engineering, Physical Science, Science
NGSS
MS-PS3-2
, MS-PS2-2
, MS-ETS1-1
+2
Middle School STEM Challenge: Foil Boat Buoyancy & Density Activity | 6-8
⭐ NGSS Aligned STEM Lab | Printable, Digital, & Fully Editable | Updated for 2026Engage your students with this high-interest STEM Engineering activity challenge where they explore buoyancy, displacement, and balanced forces. In this hands-on lab, students design and build an Aluminum Foil Boat to test how much weight it can hold before sinking. It is the perfect addition to any Middle School Physical Science, Forces and Motion, or Properties of Matter unit. Designed specifically for 6th g
6th - 8th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-PS2-2
, MS-ETS1-1
+1
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
Earth Day STEM Activities & Challenges Task Cards + SeeSaw
This resource includes six Earth Day STEM Activity Task Cards, an editable worksheet, a parent donation letter, and an engineering process poster! Perfect STEM challenges to add to your earth day celebration! I've added SeeSaw versions for each activity! The links are located on page two of the pdf document and will take you directly to that specific assignment in SeeSaw. Just save it to your SeeSaw library and assign it to your class! Super simple :-) *****Save Money, buy the bundle!! Click He
K - 3rd
Engineering, General Science
Also included in: Elementary STEM Activities Task Cards for the Whole Year + SeeSaw
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
Middle School STEM Challenge: Lava Lamp Density & Reactions Activity | 6-8
⭐ NGSS Aligned STEM Lab | Printable, Digital, & Fully Editable | Updated for 2026Engage your students with this high-interest STEM Engineering activity challenge where they explore density, solubility, and chemical reactions. In this hands-on lab, students build a Homemade Lava Lamp to observe how gas bubbles and liquid properties create movement. It is the perfect addition to any Middle School Physical Science, Chemistry, or Properties of Matter unit. Designed specifically for 6th grade,
6th - 8th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
MS-PS2-2
, MS-PS1-2
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
Design a Tree House A Project-Based Measurement Activity for PDF and Easel
Project based learning. Metric conversion meets distance learning! No-prep, independent work activity that will give a great end result of a scaled tree house floor plan that you can use for assessment. Just click and assign! Independent work to review the basics of metric units as well as end up designing their own tree house based on converting meters to centimeters and back again. Covers curriculum expectations in both math and science. A Google Slides version is also available, click here
5th - 7th
Engineering, Measurement, Other (Math)
CCSS, NGSS
5.MD.A.1
, 6.G.A.1
, 7.G.A.1
+3
STEM Project: First Flight & A History of Aviation | Aerodynamics PBL Challenge
Explore flight, aerodynamics, lift, and aviation history with this First Flight STEM project for Grades 4–7. This aviation challenge investigates how planes fly, how lift is generated, and how early flight developed through a hands-on, NGSS-aligned PBL activity.Students will examine forces such as lift, drag, thrust, and gravity, and analyze how wing design and airflow enable flight. Through modeling, testing, and structured worksheets, learners build understanding of aerodynamics and engineerin
4th - 7th
Engineering, Science, Social Studies
CCSS, NGSS
RST.6-8.1
, RST.6-8.2
, RST.6-8.3
+4
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