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FREE Minecraft STEM Challenge Team Engineering Activity Hands-On Grades 4–7
Supercharge your students’ love of Minecraft with this FREE hands-on STEM challenge! This creative team-engineering activity gives students a high-interest building task using simple materials while strengthening collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Perfect for STEM blocks, Fun Friday, enrichment, GATE pull-outs, or early finishers, this printable challenge is classroom-tested and student-approved. This FREE Minecraft STEM Challenge is part of GATER Educator’s Outta
4th - 7th
Engineering, Informational Text
CCSS, NGSS
SL.4.1
, SL.4.1a
, SL.4.1b
+8
FREE Digestive System STEM Challenge Stomach Body Parts Engineering Activity PBL
Looking for a high-engagement STEM Challenge FREEBIE that gets students thinking creatively, collaborating, and having a blast? This hands-on GUTSY Challenge is pulled straight from GATER Educator’s popular Outta the Box Classroom Competition – GUTSY Edition, and it gives your students a fast, memorable introduction to what competitive STEM can look like in your classroom. This free resource includes one of the most-loved warm-up tasks from the GUTSY Edition: ✔ a mini-lesson on being guts
4th - 7th
Anatomy, Close Reading, Engineering
Christmas STEM Challenge Freebie - Winter STEM Freebie
This STEM pack has everything you need to implement a fun Christmas themed STEM challenge. Your students will be engaged and learning while having fun seeing who can stack the most mini cups in the shape of a Christmas tree.
This is just a small sample of one of my many STEM challenges. For the complete Christmas STEM challenge set please visit:
Christmas STEM Challenges for the Month of December
STEM challenges work best with groups and encourages design and construction, while working thr
2nd - 5th
Engineering
Maker Space Letters and Labels Freebie
Looking to start a Makerspace in your classroom? Not quite sure where to start? Download this freebie for what you need to get a makerspace started in your classroom! This freebie includes: -Directions -pictures -Makerspace Letters -bin labels -ideas and more! If you like this pack...check out Maker Space Fishing Day Task Card PackMaker Space Super Hero Task Card PackDon't forget to check out my Makerspace letters and labels! Also, check out my blog at: http://scienceschoolyard.blogspot.com/ fo
1st - 6th
Engineering, General Science, Science
FREE KEVA Plank STEM Task Cards | Halloween Themed for Grades 3–5
4 KEVA Plank Task Cards – Halloween Edition Want to purchase the whole set: 24 KEVA Plank STEM Task Cards | Halloween Themed for Grades 3–5 | TPTLooking for a quick, engaging STEM activity with a spooky twist? These 4 Halloween-themed KEVA Plank task cards are perfect for introducing students to hands-on building challenges while encouraging problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking. ✨ What’s Included: 4 unique Halloween-themed KEVA Plank task cards Print-and-go format for easy u
3rd - 5th
Engineering
FREE Invisible Ink Chemistry Lesson | STEM-Gifted-Grades 2-8 | Cipher Lab
Free chemistry investigation for STEM, gifted, and mixed-ability classrooms (grades 2-8). Teach invisible ink with real acid chemistry (pH). CER scaffolds, differentiation, workbook pages. THE CIPHER LAB FREE SAMPLER Invisible Ink & Acid Chemistry — Investigation 1 Try Velvet Rigor before you buy. This free 12-page Sampler contains one complete investigation from The Cipher Lab Bundle — ready to teach Monday morning. WHAT'S INSIDE THIS FREE SAMPLER: ✓ Complete teacher script for Investigation 1
3rd - 6th
Chemistry, Engineering, Physical Science
CCSS, NGSS
W.2.1
, W.4.1
, W.6.1
+6
Free Arduino Starter Activity | Blinking LED Lesson + Student Worksheet | STEM
Free Arduino Starter Activity – Blinking LED Lesson + Student WorksheetIntroduce your students to Arduino programming and physical computing with this simple and engaging beginner STEM activity. In this lesson, students build a basic circuit and upload their first Arduino program to make an LED blink. This activity is perfect for introducing coding, electronics, and engineering concepts in middle school STEM classrooms. Students will learn how software interacts with hardware while developing
5th - 9th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Robotics
SATELLITES: A STEM QUIZ W/ANS. KEY & A FREE SCIENCE RESEARCH WRITING PROMPT
This is a basic information quiz about satellites. An answer key is provided. There is 1 extra credit opportunity on this quiz. Also, this quiz comes with a free science writing research prompt concerning the problem of getting rid of space debris. Excelsior! Thank you for visiting and supporting our humble shop!
5th - 9th, Adult Education
Astronomy, Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
Melt a Crayon - STEM Engineering Challenge - Freebie!
Are you looking for a great STEM challenge for the first day or week of school?Can you figure out the best way to melt a crayon out in the Sun using any of the materials provided? Melt a Crayon ChallengeMaterials Needed: (per individual or pair)- foil sheets - paper plate - black construction paper - tape and scissors - crayons STEM Challenges are a way to get your kids thinking and building at the same time! These challenges use minimal materials and can be used as a way to improve your student
2nd - 6th
Engineering
Nurturing a Product-Based, Project-Based STEAM Classroom -- FREE Guide
If you’ve ever thought,
“I’d like students to try something other than writing out answers to show what they know . . .”
or “We need more energy in this classroom . . .”
or “How do I know if they ‘get it’ if they don’t write it out?”
THEN THIS INFORMATIVE SLIDESHOW IS FOR YOU!
Why are products a good measure of critical thinking?
What is the difference between a product and simply “making a cute craft item?”
How do products show understanding?
What makes a good product?
What if a product l
1st - 8th
Engineering, For All Subjects
DESIGN CHALLENGE SAMPLER • a Freebie For You!
Design Challenge Sampler is a FREEBIE for you created to teach kids how to think, generate new, creative ideas, and elaborate and build on existing ideas. Each task card is illustrated and designed to stimulate thinking “outside the box.” These projects make great STEM activities for individuals or for use with teams to foster cooperative learning. A Student Evaluation Form is also included. Design Challenge Sampler presents ideas for creative thinking formatted on easy-to-use, 8 ½” x 11” tas
4th - 6th
Engineering
3D - Spatial Development - Deductive Series - Part 2 of 3 - FREE
This affords a vehicle for teachers to use for developing 3D spatial skills - it is part 2 of 3 - Deductive Rectilinear Spatial Development.
As with Part 1, this appears difficult and in the latter cases of the problems, it is a mental puzzle. However, I used to MODEL and work these with my self-contained 5th grade class, and they can do it - highly recommend using interlocking 2 cm cube blocks with the mat - manipulative - so the kiddos can mentally visualize the process.
There are recommend
4th - 12th
Engineering, Geometry
3D - Spatial Development - Inductive Series - Part 1 of 3 - FREE
This affords a vehicle for teachers to use for developing 3D spatial skills.
This appears difficult and in the latter cases of the problems, it is a mental puzzle. However, I used to MODEL and work these with my self-contained 5th grade class, and they can do it.
There are recommendations. The teacher must practice until they are extremely adept at the process. I strongly recommend using interlocking cube blocks to build these isometric three (3) Dimensional figures PRIOR to working them ment
4th - 12th, Adult Education
Engineering, Geometry, Other (Math)
Shelter Building STEM Challenge
This FREE STEM challenge is designed similarly to the other STEM Challenges in my store. I am offering this one as a free sample so that you can experience the joy of STEM with your students. The “problem” presented in this shelter building challenge was a real life situation that happened to my family and me this summer on a back country hike. We got caught out in a rain storm on a hiking trail and were forced to quickly solve the problem of building a shelter to keep ourselves and our gear
1st - 5th
Engineering
Also included in: STEM Activities Bundle
STEM Experiment: Egg Drop of Doom Chart
This *FREE* chart can be used as a recording sheet for the STEM experiment Egg Drop of Doom. The experiment directions can be found on my website Hands On Learning 4 All.com at http://www.handsonlearning4all.com/wp/?p=2483
If you would like more "hands-on" learning materials visit my TPT store at: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Veronica-Stanley-Hooper
2nd - 9th
Engineering, Physical Science, Science
Strawbee's Challenges Perfect for Maker Space
Strawbee Stem Challenges. Freebie!
These STEM activities are designed for students in grades K-8.
If you like these challenges check out my other STEM and Maker Challenges in my Teachers Pay Teachers store!
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K - 12th
Engineering
STEM PBL Civil Engineering - City Road Design JR Math Subtraction Map Stations
If you enjoy this freebie, come check out the Exciting Full Version of STEM PBL Civil Engineering - City Road Design found at the link below:STEM PBL Civil Engineering - City Road DesignSTEM PBL - CIVIL ENGINEERING FOR KIDS CITY ROAD DESIGN JRThis exciting Fun Mathwork Freebie makes city road design accessible for kids! Do you ever ask yourself "how do they know where to build the road?" Students will get to learn about the building blocks on how this gets done by learning about roadway alignmen
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Numbers, Other (Math)
Secret Agent STEM STEAM Mission: Build a Higher Spire
Your mission, should you choose to accept it: Build the tallest free-standing skyscraper.
In this mission, your "secret agents" must use file folders and creativity to build a free-standing structure with a spire. Critical thinking, problem solving, and collaboration are needed for success!
The 8-page "confidential file" contains all the information needed to walk each agent through the engineering design process. Make copies, gather easy-to-find, inexpensive materials, and you're ready to g
2nd - 6th
Engineering
STEM Challenge: Spaghetti & Marshmallow Tower
Build it. Test it. Improve it. Challenge students to design and construct the tallest free-standing tower using only raw spaghetti and marshmallows! This hands-on STEM activity encourages teamwork, creativity, problem-solving, and engineering skills in a fun and engaging way. Perfect for upper-elementary and middle-school classrooms, this ready-to-use resource includes everything you need to guide students through the engineering design process, from planning to reflection. What’s Included: Goog
3rd - 6th
Engineering, General Science, Writing
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+2
Tallest Pencil Tower - STEM Engineering Challenge
Are you looking for a terrific STEM challenge to do with pencils?Can your team build the tallest free-standing pencil tower with just 24 pencils? Tallest Pencil Tower ChallengeMaterials Needed: (per team)- 24 unsharpened pencils - masking tape - ruler or tape measure STEM Challenges are a way to get your kids thinking and building at the same time! These challenges use minimal materials and can be used as a way to improve your students’ communication and building skills in individual and team ch
2nd - 6th
Engineering
Build a Bone Hut - STEM Engineering Challenge
Do your kids love learning all about the Ice Age? Mine sure do! Can your group build a free-standing model of a bone hut? Materials Needed: (per team of students)- one pack of white model magic - brown paper bags - brown and/or white pipe cleaners - cardboard or cardstock paper base This a really fun STEM Challenge that gets kids working to complete a fun and difficult challenge, students must create a replica of a mammoth bone hut using different materials. *This challenge is also part of a
1st - 5th
Engineering
Gummy Bear Structure - STEM Engineering Challenge
Are you looking for a great STEM challenge to do with gummy bears?Can your team build the tallest free-standing structure using gummy bears and toothpicks? Gummy Bear Structure ChallengeMaterials Needed: (per group)- 1 bag of gummy bears - 1 box of round toothpicks - ruler or tape measure STEM Challenges are a way to get your kids thinking and building at the same time! These challenges use minimal materials and can be used as a way to improve your students’ communication and building skills in
2nd - 6th
Engineering
Also included in: Gummy Bear STEM Challenges - Set of 5 Engineering Challenges
Goalpost for Paper Footballs - STEM Engineering Challenge
Are you looking for a terrific STEM challenge to do during the fall football season?Can your team build a free-standing goalpost that stands 10 inches tall? Goalpost for Paper Footballs ChallengeMaterials Needed: (per pair)- wide smoothie straws - pieces of cardboard or pool noodle - scissors and tape - ruler STEM Challenges are a way to get your kids thinking and building at the same time! These challenges use minimal materials and can be used as a way to improve your students’ communication
2nd - 6th
Engineering
Also included in: Paper Football STEM Challenges - Set of 3 Engineering Challenges
Pretzel Dome - STEM Engineering Challenge
Are you looking for a terrific STEM challenge to do at any time during the school year?Can your team build a free-standing geodesic dome with pretzels and mini-marshmallows? Pretzel Dome ChallengeMaterials Needed: (per classroom)- one bag of short pretzel sticks per two teams - one bag of mini-marshmallows per three teams (or masking tape) - ruler or tape measure - cardboard sheet for the base (optional, one per team) STEM Challenges are a way to get your kids thinking and building at the same t
2nd - 6th
Engineering
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