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Design a Environmental Solution Engineering Challenge
There are a number of ways that humans are decreasing the biodiversity on Earth. Some of these processes are deforestation, habitat loss, salinization, urban runoff, air pollution, and water pollution. In this engineering challenge, students are asked to work in collaborative groups to design a solution to one of these problems, effectively increasing the biodiversity of the area. The engineering design process will guide groups through the creation of a prototype to address and fix the issue t
9th - 12th
Biology, Engineering, Environment
NGSS
HS-LS2-7
MYP Science Criteria C: Ball Rolling down a Ramp
Looking for a quick MYP Criteria C Assessment? Well, look no further! I created this assessment as a make-up for a previous Criteria C project. But it can be used in any way, including a formative assessment practice tool! Students will: 1. Analyze a situation 2. Calculate thePotential Energy and Speed of a marble 3. Graph the data 4. Analyze the data and draw a conclusion 5. Suggest ways in which the speed of the marble could be increased 6. Use scientific understanding of Energy transformatio
6th - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
Football Concussion Science: Egg-Helmet Engineering Lab (Forces & Impulse)
Tired of abstract lectures about momentum and concussions that students forget by the next day? Picture your class building, testing, and iterating real prototypes while applying Force, Impulse, and energy-transfer principles — and actually understanding why helmet design changed over the last 60 years. You know that moment when a physics topic becomes nothing more than symbols on the board? This engineering lab flips that script: students design an egg "helmet," collect drop-test data, analyz
7th - 10th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
Also included in: Middle School Science STEM Activities Bundle | Grades 4-8
Pasta Cars STEM STEAM Activity and Engineering Design Process Worksheet
This resource contains instructions on how to run a fun engineering and STEAM activity in your classroom, pasta cars! This packet contains all of the following. teacher instructions, including specific details how to construct the wheel and axle component of the carsinstructions on how to prepare colored pasta (optional)a two-page student sheet with questions on the engineering design of the carsa poster on the engineering design process is also provided.Major upgrade Aug, 2024 - added two-pag
5th - 8th
Engineering, Science
Roller Coaster Project - Energy, Force, and Motion
Students explore energy, force, motion, potential energy, kinetic energy, gravity, friction, unbalanced and balanced forces with this project based learning activity. Includes a reading passage, flash cards, a quiz quick check, project build day guideline, and draft page for a roller coaster.
1st - 12th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
Space Exploration: October Sky & Rocket Boys (The Science Behind the Story)
A teacher/student guide to use with the novel October Sky/Rocket Boys written by Homer Hickam. Includes pre-reading questions, chapter by chapter vocabulary, science concepts and discussion questions. Also includes a 35 question quiz to use after reading the novel (multiple choice, matching and short answer questions).
I use this guide for with my students while we read the novel aloud in class. We also watch the movie after completing the novel to compare the similarities and differences
5th - 10th
Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Engineering
Minecraft Challenges | Northern Ireland and Wales | STEM Activities
**Minecraft Building Ideas for Northern Ireland and Wales Task Cards**Learn more about the beautiful countries of Northern Ireland and Wales with these Minecraft building challenges. Students will increase their STEM skills while building objects, symbols, and landmarks relating to Northern Ireland and Wales! The building challenges range from easy to complex which allows you to use this resource with children of all ages and abilities. You can also have them complete the challenges by using blo
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Engineering, European History, Visual Arts
Also included in: Minecraft Challenges | Countries | STEM Activities Bundle
Addressing Oil Spills with Technology and Innovation (6th Grade)
In this project, students will create a robotically engineered device to respond to an oil spill. Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS): MS-ESS3-3 Students who demonstrate understanding can apply scientific principles to design a method for monitoring and minimizing a human impact on the environment. ESS3.C: Human activities have significantly altered the biosphere, sometimes damaging or destroying natural habitats and causing the extinction of other species. But changes to Earth’s enviro
6th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Environment
CCSS
RST.6-8.1
, WHST.6-8.7
, WHST.6-8.8
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Winter Hands-on STEM Challenge Activity Pack 2nd-6th Snowflakes Sleds Snowman
Are you looking for engaging Winter-themed STEM activities for your 2nd-6th graders to keep them learning and having fun all winter long? This pack of 3 Winter STEM challenges is perfect for engaging students in communication, planning, time management, and reflection! This pack of STEM challenges includes: ❄️ Strong Snowflakes (built with toothpicks and marshmallows) to investigate shapes ❄️ Sled Glide (built with cardboard and other craft supplies) to investigate friction and gravity ❄️
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Geometry, Measurement
CCSS, NGSS
2.G.A.1
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
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Thanksgiving MAGNET Maze STRUCTURED STEM PROJECT with ASSESSMENT Rubrics
Increase the understanding of magnetism with this easy-prep Thanksgiving themed Magnetic Mazes engineering project, aligned with MS-PS2-3 and MS-PS2-5 standards. This interactive and fun activity not only allows students to explore magnetic fields but also adds structure and assessment to the engineering process. Designed to help students stay focused and organized, this resource provides a complete framework for creating magnet maze games. What's Included:Teacher Notes: Detailed guide for carry
5th - 8th
Engineering, Physical Science, Physics
NGSS
MS-PS2-3
, MS-PS2-5
Sustainable City Simple STEM Challenge | Resource Management Project NGSS + TEKS
Brainstorm and design a plan for increasing a city's sustainability. This STEM Challenge Activity is aligned with the 6th grade TEKS for resource management, Earth's spheres, and engineering practices.Science. Technology. Engineering. Math.This resource will help you add S.T.E.M. to your science curriculum. Students will read about a crisis occurring in the city of Cardigan Creek. Students will brainstorm ideas and develop a plan to help the city address transportation, water protection, energy
6th
Engineering, Environment
Also included in: Natural Resources Management and Conservation Activity Pack
Wind Vs. Skyscraper Challenge
Grade 3 and 5 SEED standards have students design a prototype to decrease the impact of natural events on humans. So, have your students build a skyscraper that can withstand high winds! This lesson plan includes materials needed, instructions on how to test prototypes, planning guide, and reflection questions.
3rd - 5th
Engineering, Science, Writing
NGSS
3-ESS3-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Space - STEM / ELA Challenge Explorations
Space bundle includes: Space, Earth & Moon Explorations! I developed the Thematic Challenge Explorations as a way to increase student ENGAGEMENT. Research highlights that students are more likely to be engaged when they are given an AUTHENTIC PURPOSE, REAL-WORLD applications and HANDS-ON experiences. The Thematic Challenge Explorations integrate Common Core Reading, Writing and Math standards. I wanted to create opportunities for teachers to provide memorable experiences that increase stude
3rd - 5th
Engineering, English Language Arts, Science
Cars - STEM / ELA Challenge Explorations
Car bundle includes: Cars, Motorcycles & Large Truck Explorations! I developed the Thematic Challenge Explorations as a way to increase student ENGAGEMENT. Research highlights that students are more likely to be engaged when they are given an AUTHENTIC PURPOSE, REAL-WORLD applications and HANDS-ON experiences. The Thematic Challenge Explorations integrate Common Core Reading, Writing and Math standards. I wanted to create opportunities for teachers to provide memorable experiences that inc
3rd - 5th
Engineering, English Language Arts, 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
Build A Car STEM
This interactive STEM challenge requires students to plan and design their own race car and then to test the speed of their cars by sending them down a homemade ramp. The students are given the opportunity to revise their design and retest to see if there improvement increased the speed of their car. The students then reflect on their design.
Materials needed:
Timers
Cardboard (for ramp)
Textbooks (for ramp)
Toilet paper rolls
Plastic Water bottle and cap
2 or 3 oz plastic cups with l
1st - 10th
Engineering, Math, Science
Submarine Density Engineering Lab — Ballast Tank Design
This engineering challenge takes the complex physics of buoyancy and turns it into a hands-on mechanical system. By manipulating air volume with a syringe, students act as "ballast control officers," gaining a concrete understanding of how density dictates whether an object defies or succumbs to gravity in a fluid. Activity DescriptionBuild a Submarine is a premier STEM engineering lab that focuses on Archimedes' Principle and Density Control. Unlike static sink-or-float activities, this lab r
5th - 12th
Engineering, Physical Science, Physics
Also included in: Scientific Method and Measurement Skill Labs Bundle
STEM Activities | March | Building Challenges
**Building Ideas for the Month of March Task Cards**Increase student STEM skills while building objects with a March theme such as St. Patrick’s Day, Dr. Seuss Day, International Earth Day, and much more. These building activities will help build fine motor and problem-solving skills while encouraging creativity and persistence. There are a variety of building tasks ranging from easy to complex which allows you to use this resource with children of all ages and abilities. You can use many diff
Not Specific
Art, Engineering
Also included in: STEM Activities | Spring Bundle
STEM Activities | April | Building Challenges
**Building Ideas for the Month of April Task Cards**Increase student STEM skills while building objects with an April theme such as April Fool’s Day, Golfer’s Day, National Pretzel Day, and much more. These building activities will help build fine motor and problem-solving skills while encouraging creativity and persistence. There are a variety of building ideas ranging from easy to complex which allows you to use this resource with children of all ages and abilities. You can use many different
Not Specific
Art, Engineering
Also included in: STEM Activities | Spring Bundle
STEM Activities | May | Building Challenges
**Building Ideas for the Month of May Task Cards**Increase student STEM skills while building objects with a May theme such as Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, National Macaroon Day, and much more. These building activities will help build fine motor and problem-solving skills while encouraging creativity and persistence. There are a variety of building ideas ranging from easy to complex which allows you to use this resource with children of all ages and abilities. You can use many different items to
Not Specific
Art, Engineering
Also included in: STEM Activities | Spring Bundle
3D Winter Art: Q-Tip Snowflakes | STEAM Lesson on Radial Balance
This fun 1 day, low-prep ART lesson teaches radial balance and 6-sided symmetry through a hands-on building snowflake craft activity that includes visual guided Google Slides, along with a printable exit quiz. This Radial Balance Snowflake STEAM - ART lesson teaches students the principles of radial balance symmetry and 3D sculpture while integrating a fascinating science video about how crystals form in nature. Using only Q-tips, glue, and a dash of glitter, your students will create stunnin
2nd - 9th
Engineering, Environment, Visual Arts
Spring STEM | Build a Bird Nest
Motivate your students to think critically with this Spring STEM activity. Students will increase their science literacy as they learn about birds and their nesting habits. They will be amazed at how difficult the task of building a bird nest is as they try to build one of their own using objects they find in their backyard. Kick off this hands-on project with the book, "This is the NEST That ROBIN Built," by Denise Fleming. This sweet book has sequential steps showing how birds build t
3rd - 5th
Engineering, Science
Minecraft Challenges | Mexico | STEM Activities
**Minecraft Building Ideas for Mexico Task Cards**Learn about different countries while encouraging creativity and problem-solving with this set of Minecraft building challenges. Students will increase their STEM skills while building objects, symbols, and landmarks relating to Mexico such as sombreros, jaguars, salsa, and more! There are a variety of building activities ranging from easy to complex which allows you to use this resource with all ages and abilities. You can also complete the chal
Not Specific
Art, Engineering, Latino and Hispanic Studies
Also included in: Minecraft Challenges | Countries | STEM Activities Bundle
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