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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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: 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
Glow Day Science & Maze STEM Activities | Light Energy Experiments | Grade K 1
Introduce your kindergarten and 1st graders to the science of glow sticks, light energy, and chemical reactions with inquiry-based activities. Includes an easy-prep Investigation, exploration, and a glowing marble maze STEM challenge. We love it for the Halloween season, as a glow-day activity, to introduce the scientific method, or as end of year fun. The supplies are simple and include a detailed teacher guide. This Hands-On Investigation and Teacher Guide Includes:Correlation to the NGSSKinde
K - 2nd
Chemistry, Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+2
Endothermic and Exothermic Reactions and 8th Grade Science Chemical Reactions
Now that your students have the basic concepts of endothermic and exothermic reactions, what should you do next? Imagine helping them solidify and apply their knowledge in an engaging way! In this exciting chemistry STEM challenge, students will demonstrate their understanding of chemical reactions by designing and building a cold pack to help the school nurse.This endothermic and exothermic project is designed for middle school physical science and STEM students. Students should have some bac
6th - 9th
Chemistry, Engineering, Physical Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-1
, MS-PS1-6
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
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
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
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
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