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Christmas Gumdrop STEM Elf Day Activities Marshmallow & Toothpicks STEM Projects
Looking for a Christmas gumdrop STEM activity that feels meaningful—not just festive? This Elf Bridge STEM Challenge invites students to apply the engineering design process as they design and test a bridge strong enough to help an elf deliver presents Santa left behind. Perfect for elf day activities, December STEM lessons, or end-of-semester engagement, this challenge blends creativity, problem-solving, and real engineering thinking into a fun and structured experience your students will l
5th - 8th
Engineering, General Science
Spookley Lego STEM Challenge
The Spookley Lego STEM Challenge is a Halloween/Fall activity that practices the 4C's, as well as the steps for the Engineering by Design Process. This STEM challenge goes beyond Halloween by connect to math standards, such as recognizing shapes, and ELA with a read aloud. Students work in partners or small groups against a list of criteria and constraints to build a pumpkin patch out of LEGOS that includes different color and shaped pumpkins. Materials needed are just Legos! Included is an edi
K - 2nd
Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
Conflict Minerals: Chemistry and Racial Injustice
This topic blends chemistry with global justice by examining the extraction of mineral-rich resources—such as cobalt and gold—that power our everyday technology. It invites critical conversations about how these scientific processes are tied to racial and economic injustices in West Africa, and how the Global North continues to benefit. ObjectivesAppreciate the benefits and limitations of science and its application in technological developmentsUnderstand the international nature of science and
6th - 12th, Adult Education
African History, Black History, Chemistry
CCSS
CCRA.L.6
Argument Writing Lesson: Developing a Line of Reasoning
Help students move beyond simple opinions and learn how to build clear, sophisticated arguments! This ready-to-use resource teaches students how to develop a strong thesis and a logical line of reasoning using a structured thinking process. Students begin by analyzing an argument prompt inspired by professional tennis player and mental health advocate Naomi Osaka, then brainstorm specific evidence from history, literature, current events, and personal experience before crafting a thesis and w
9th - 12th
Writing, Writing-Essays
CCSS
W.11-12.1
, W.11-12.1a
, W.11-12.1c
+1
Also included in: ARGUMENT WRITING MADE CLEAR: LINE OF REASONING BUNDLE
Metal Element Extension Project: I Dream of the Silver Screen
At the turn of the 20th century, definitely-not-a-vampire Sofia Devereaux is a famous stage actress who wants to make the switch to the silver screen... except, she may or may not appear on film made from the silver gelatin process. She implores you to help her find an alternative metal for use in mirrors, photographs, and film. This activity is designed to help students think critically about the physical and chemical properties of metals. The following is included in this packet: A link to a t
8th - 10th
Chemistry, Informational Text
Candy Zipline STEM Activity | Gravity & Motion | Edible STEM Activities
Candy Zipline STEM Challenge | Gravity & Motion Engineering ProjectGet ready for your students to slide into science! This hands-on Candy Zipline STEM Challenge is the perfect way to bring the concepts of force, motion, gravity, and engineering design to life in a fun, engaging way. Students will use problem-solving, teamwork, and creativity to design a candy carrier that zips safely down a string using only gravity! Perfect for grades 6–8, this 60-minute challenge aligns with NGSS, Texa
5th - 8th
Engineering, Physical Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-PS2-2
Also included in: Candy STEM Design Challenge Bundle | Edible STEM Activities
Olive the Other Reindeer Christmas STEM Picture Book Activity - Holiday Fun
This Olive the Other Reindeer Stop the Story STEM™ Challenge combines Christmas STEM, critical thinking, and ELA comprehension for an engaging, story-based lesson your kids will love, making it the perfect day before winter break activity! Students will dive into Olive the Other Reindeer to identify the problems faced by the characters, then apply the Engineering Design Process (EDP) to create imaginative solutions — bringing together reading, problem-solving, and creativity in one festive
3rd - 6th
Engineering, English Language Arts, Social Emotional Learning
CCSS, NGSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.SL.1
, CCRA.SL.2
+4
November Fall Science Activity - Mayflower & Mishoon Thanksgiving STEM Challenge
Day Before Thanksgiving Break Activity – Mini Mayflower & Mini Mishoon STEM Challenge (Print + Digital) Looking for day before Thanksgiving break activities that are meaningful, collaborative, and fun? This Mini Mayflower / Mini Mishoon Thanksgiving STEM Challenge combines science, engineering, and social-emotional learning as kids design water transportation for the Pilgrims and Native Americans! Kids will use creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills to design a floating boat that hold
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Candy Cane Day Activity - Day Before Winter Break Activity Christmas SEL Science
This Candy Cane Day Activity is the perfect Day Before Winter Break Activity to mix Christmas SEL and Christmas Science in one fun lesson! In this Christmas STEM & SEL challenge, kids design and build a safe package to “mail” candy canes without breaking them. It’s a creative, collaborative activity that blends science, engineering, and social-emotional learning as students test designs, communicate ideas, and reflect on their process. This version is made for Google Slides™ and perfect fo
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Valentine STEM Activities STEAM Valentine's Day Zipline Love Monster Box project
This Valentine's Day, grab two STEM activities! Challenge your students to create their own chocolate box design and build a container to carry candy hearts in. This is a perfect STEM Challenge for February. Include literacy by reading Love Monster and the Last Chocolate. This challenge is printable and digital, with Google Slide & Seesaw activities. ★ Begin your lesson by reading Love Monster and the Last Chocolate, by Rachel Bright as a whole group. Review the Engineering Design Process so s
1st - 4th
Winter December January STEM Activity: Build the Tallest Snowman STEM Challenge
The Build the Tallest Snowman STEM Challenge is a perfect Winter, December or January STEM Activity. Your students can watch a magical video of 'The Snowman' by Raymond Briggs, learn about engineering a stable snowman structure, and then work as a group to imagine, plan, create and test their Tallest Snowman. All information is delivered on beautifully designed Google Slides and includes detailed information about materials, procedures for the engineering challenge, and tips for success. I have
2nd - 6th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Candy Corn Tower STEM Challenge |STEM Activity for Grades 2–5
Looking for a fun and educational way to celebrate Fall in your classroom? This Candy Corn Tower STEM Challenge is the perfect blend of spooky fun and hands-on learning! Students in Grades 2–5 will work collaboratively to build the tallest free-standing tower using just candy corn and toothpicks — no glue, no tape, just STEM thinking and teamwork. Use this activity during October for a Halloween-themed science center, enrichment project, or STEM Friday. It’s great for practicing the Engine
2nd - 5th
Classroom Community, Engineering
Also included in: Seasonal STEM Challenge Bundle | August - December (Grades 2–5)
Close Reading & Rhetorical Analysis: Zora Neale Hurston’s Childhood Memoir
Rhetorical Analysis Essay: Dust Tracks on the Road by Zora Neale Hurston Close Reading + Essay Writing with Annotation Support Looking for a ready-to-use rhetorical analysis essay assignment that helps students move from close reading to meaningful literary analysis? This grab-and-go writing assignment asks students to analyze an excerpt from Dust Tracks on the Road by Zora Neale Hurston and examine how rhetorical strategies create a vivid portrait of her childhood home and family life. P
8th - 12th
Close Reading, Literature, Writing-Essays
CCSS
RL.9-10.1
, RL.9-10.2
, RL.9-10.4
Earth Day 2026 Fun Game Earth Day Activities 5th Grade 4th Grade Stem Challenge
Celebrate Earth Day 2026 with a creative Earth Day STEM challenge for 4th & 5th grade! Students design a carnival game using reusable materials in this fun, hands-on Earth Day activity and craft—perfect for Earth Day STEM and project-based learning! It requires students to: research carnival games, take inventory of reusable materials they have at home, develop a plan for making a carnival game, create the carnival game, and write down the rules of the game. This Earth Day activity comes w
3rd - 5th
General Science, Writing
Halloween Logic Puzzles | Printable & Digital | Free
Students love logic grid puzzles! If you're looking for a free Halloween activity that students will enjoy, these are for you! This resource includes three free Halloween themed logic grid puzzles of three different levels. A printable format and digital format for Google Classroom also included. Logic grid puzzles encourage critical thinking, the use of deductive reasoning, and require students to determine the relationship between two things based on clues. Students will use the clues provid
3rd - 7th
CCSS
MP1
Also included in: Logic Grid Puzzles Mega Bundle
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