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SCIENCE ~ SIMPLE MACHINE PROJECT, REVIEW SHEET & QUIZ
***EDITABLE & PDF!!!*** 11 Pages SIMPLE MACHINES PROJECT, STUDY SHEET & QUIZ Adapt to meet your class' grade level. Step-by-Step Project: After mastering the basics, students use a guided booklet to collaborate with peers and families to design a compound machine to be built at home.Interactive Gallery Walk: Celebrate student inventions with a classroom showcase! Students provide focused peer feedback using "Stars and Wishes" on sticky notes for two peers they are assigned to.Assessment Ready: W
3rd - 5th
Engineering, Informational Text, Other (Science)
Matter Detectives: Exploring Material Properties (Alberta 2024 Science aligned)
"Matter Detectives: Exploring Material Properties" brings the excitement of material science to your Grade 2 classroom! Aligned with the NEW 2024 Alberta Science Curriculum for Grade 2, this resource guides students through the fascinating world of materials and their properties. Students begin by defining and categorizing materials, then take on the role of material engineers to test various materials. Through hands-on investigations, they’ll discover properties like malleability, reflectivit
2nd - 4th
Engineering, General Science, Physical Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, 2-PS1-1
+2
STEM Theme Day Classroom Unit | Hands-On Activities, Challenges, and Experiments
This STEM Challenge Unit is packed with hands-on activities that will get your students building, testing, and thinking like engineers. Designed for one to two days of exploration, it is low prep and uses common classroom materials such as popsicle sticks, glue, paper, and straws. It is easy to implement anytime you want to bring STEM to life in your classroom. What’s Included?8 Low-Prep STEM Challenges with clear directions, examples, and engaging hands-on learning experiences.Student STEM Jour
1st - 3rd
Engineering, Reading, Writing
CCSS, NGSS
1.MD.A.1
, 1.MD.C.4
, 2.MD.A.4
+14
Plant STEM Activities | Edible Parts of a Plant Model & Building STEM Snack K-2
Looking for a meaningful, hands-on way to teach plants that your students will actually remember? This Plant STEM Snack pack combines real science, engineering, and edible learning into two engaging activities your students will LOVE. Students don’t just learn about plants… they build them, explore them, and think about how they actually work. This resource includes TWO highly engaging STEM snack activities that are simple to prep, easy to use, and packed with real learning. 🌿 What’s Include
K - 3rd
Biology, Engineering
National Parks Unit | Research Project, STEM Activities & Writing (Grades 3–5)
Struggling to find a comprehensive unit that genuinely engages students across multiple subjects? Imagine a resource that sparks curiosity while building critical thinking, problem-solving, and empathy. Look no further than the Interdisciplinary National Parks Unit: PBL, STEM, SEL, Depth & Complexity! This robust, 5-week project-based learning unit transforms your classroom into an adventure, saving you valuable planning time while deeply enriching your students' educational journey. It seamles
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Other (Social Studies), Social Emotional Learning
FREE Space Rocket Origami | Easy Astronomy Craft & STEM Activity with NO PREP
3... 2... 1... Blast off into creativity! Introduce your students to the art of paper folding with this beginner-friendly Origami Rocket project. This isn't just a folding exercise—it’s an engineering challenge that doubles as a unique space-themed coloring activity.From Katie ClemonsWith over 800,000 journals sold, I love finding ways to help kids make things with their own two hands. I designed this freebie to bridge the gap between STEM and Art. Folding origami requires focus, precision, and
K - 5th
Astronomy, Engineering, Science
Balance Bird & Wobblers | Physics STEAM Activities | Elementary Science Craft
Get ready for hands-on STEM fun with this engaging elementary engineering activity! Students will explore the science of balance, gravity, and center of mass as they design and build their own Balance Bird and Weeble Wobble creations. Through the engineering design process, learners will predict, build, test, and improve their models while developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills. These interactive challenges encourage creativity, perseverance, and scientific inquiry as students
K - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Physical Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
Present Drop Parachute STEM Challenge | Christmas & New Year Activity Grades 2-5
Celebrate the holidays with hands-on science! In this festive STEM challenge, students design and build parachutes to help presents land safely, learning about gravity, air resistance, and impact along the way. Perfect for Christmas, New Year, or any winter STEM day. This engaging resource integrates science, engineering, and critical thinking for Grades 2–5. Drop, test, and redesign – holiday style!In this hands-on Christmas & New Year STEM challenge, students become engineers as they design pa
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Physical Science, Physics
NGSS
3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-2
+2
30 No-Prep STEM Activities | Engineering Challenges | Printable STEM Task Cards
Looking for STEM challenge cards for kids that are engaging, hands-on, and require no prep? These Printable STEM Challenge Cards include 30 engineering challenges designed for ages 8–10 (grades 3–5). Students use household and classroom materials to solve real-world problems while practicing critical thinking, creativity, and perseverance. Perfect for: Elementary STEM activities STEM centers Engineering challenges for kids Homeschool STEM curriculum Early finisher activities Sub plans After-scho
3rd - 5th
Character Education, Engineering, Speaking & Listening
CCSS, NGSS
SL.3.1
, SL.3.1a
, SL.3.1b
+14
Elementary STEM Emergency Sub Plans MEGA BUNDLE
Carly and Adam's Elementary Emergency STEM Sub Plans MEGA Bundle!This low-prep STEM mega bundle is simple to use. Just print and play. These challenges are flexible and can be used at any time. Designed to be used with Pre-K through 5th Grade. With detailed instructions, this STEM lesson plan can easily be left with a sub in a pinch or used when you have limited prep time. Perfect for bell ringers, indoor recess, morning work, makerspace time, or STEM lab. Includes:STEM ChallengesSubstitute Teac
PreK - 5th
Engineering, English Language Arts, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
Aerospace Engineering Design Process STEM Lab Build a Balsa Wood Glider 3-8th
Students will build and test their own DIY Balsa Wood Glider! Whether you’re teaching physical science, aeronautical studies, physics, engineering, or a STEM lab unit, this activity makes science hands-on, memorable, and adaptable for all learners! In this hands-on STEM lab, they’ll learn what aerospace engineers do, explore real-world history and fun facts, and apply their knowledge through the experiment. Perfect for grades 3–8, it’s easy to use with multiple kids of different ages—making
3rd - 8th
Engineering, Physical Science, Physics
STEM Challenge Bundle | 30 Hands-On Engineering Design Activities
Make STEM learning easy, engaging, and meaningful with this bundle of 30 hands-on STEM challenges. Ideal for students in grades 3-8, each printable activity gives students the opportunity to plan, build, test, and improve their ideas using simple materials and the engineering design process. Designed to promote creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, and perseverance, these challenges help students make real-world connections while having fun. This bundle is perfect for STEM class, scien
3rd - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, General Science
CCSS, NGSS
W.5.1b
, W.3.1b
, W.4.1b
+11
Life Skills Through Making Bundle | 10 Hands-On Creative Projects for Kids
10 hands-on projects that build real life skills through creativity and making. Kids don't learn problem-solving, communication, and resilience from worksheets. They learn by making things, testing them, failing, fixing, and trying again. That's what these 10 projects do. Each guide walks you through a multi-step creative project where children lead and you support with simple prompts. No special training needed. No complicated prep. Just open the guide on any device and follow along. What's Inc
1st - 6th
Creative Writing, Engineering, Other (Arts)
STEM Stations Mega Bundle | K-5 Science Centers | All 13 Sets, No Prep
K-5 STEM stations mega bundle — all 13 sets of hands-on science centers and engineering challenges, low-prep and print-ready. Set up the bins once, then rotate cards and labels all year without rebuilding anything.This bundle includes every set in the STEM Stations system: the full Subject Series (U1–U5), Seasonal Series (S1–S4), and Use-Case Series (C1–C4). Each is a complete, print-and-go toolkit for grades K–5. Students pick up a task card, grab four materials, and build — no whole-class inst
PreK - 5th
Biology, Engineering, General Science
Oobleck Science Experiment Activity Sheet | Non-Newtonian Fluid STEM Printable
Turn a fascinating science mystery into a hands-on STEM adventure! In this fun and engaging activity, kids will create their own Oobleck while exploring the unique properties of non-Newtonian fluids through observation, testing, and experimentation. This printable activity combines chemistry, physics, and engineering concepts in a way that is both educational and memorable. Children will discover how Oobleck can behave like both a liquid and a solid, how force and pressure affect materials, and
3rd - 6th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
Buoyancy Density Science Lab Boat STEM Activity Challenge Archimedes Principle
💧If you are studying buoyancy, density, or Great Explorers, this is the perfect complementary STEM and science activity for you. Students will first conduct a science experiment with aluminum foil and water, and then challenge themselves to design and create a boat. ✨ About This Challenge ✨ This STEM activity provides a great introduction to the Engineering Design Process. While learning about density, buoyancy, and the Archimedes' principle, your students will construct their own cargo s
3rd - 7th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+3
Creative Calendar STEM - September - Fall Parachute
The Fall Parachute Challenge is an exciting way to bring physics into your classroom! Students design and test parachutes to discover how canopy size and shape affect fall time. This engaging, seasonal STEM activity introduces gravity, air resistance, and design thinking. What’s Inside: Student worksheets (sketching, testing, reflection, glossary) Teacher guide with setup instructions and materials list Data tables for recording fall times Built-in STEM vocabulary Why You’ll Love It: Seaso
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Reading, Writing
CCSS
2.MD.A.1
, 3.MD.A.2
, 3.MD.B.3
+46
Also included in: Creative Calendar STEM - September - Bundle!
Build a Tiny Home for a Leprechaun - March Challenge
A fun alternative homework for students for St. Patrick's Day. An engineering project with a planning/reflection page for primary and intermediate grades.
1st - 6th
Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
March Madness STEM Catapult Challenge
Basketball Engineering Activity for Elementary Students Turn March Madness into an exciting STEM learning experience!This engaging engineering activity challenges students to design and build their own mini catapult basketball launcher using simple classroom materials. Students explore the science of force, motion, and simple machines while competing in a fun classroom tournament. Perfect for STEM labs, STEAM lessons, March Madness classroom activities, or engineering design challenges. ⭐
2nd - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering, General Science
Civil Engineering Design Process | STEM Lab: Build a Popsicle Stick Bridge
Students will build a bridge out of popsicle sticks! Whether you’re teaching engineering, or a STEM lab unit, this activity makes science hands-on, memorable, and adaptable for all learners! In this hands-on STEM lab, students will learn what civil engineers do, explore real-world history and fun facts, and apply their knowledge through the experiment. Perfect for grades 3–8, it’s easy to use with multiple kids of different ages making it great for classrooms or homeschool settings. WHAT'S
3rd - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Other (Science)
Simply STEAM for Grades 3 to 11
Fun easy STEAM activities. Chemical reactions, simple machines, bridges, motor cars, mechanical hand, towers, 3D art, optical illusion art, mathematically correct mandala, catapults, resin coasters, slime and more.
3rd - 10th
Chemistry, Engineering, General Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 5-PS1-2
STEM Problem Solving Coloring Pages K-3 Growth Mindset STEM Worksheets Pack
STEM Problem Solving Coloring Pages give K-3 students a simple, age-appropriate way to see how children can notice a classroom problem, try ideas, work together, and celebrate a solution. These science coloring pages support early STEM problem solving habits while giving teachers an easy option for early finishers, centers, or independent work. What's included• Notice the Problem • Think of Ideas • Work Together • Try a Solution • Keep Trying • Celebrate the Solution How teachers can use itUse t
K - 3rd
Coloring Pages, Engineering, General Science
Also included in: Engineering Design Coloring Pages for K-3 STEM Early Finishers
Elf Zipline Rescue – Christmas STEM Challenge | Engineering Design | Grades 2–5
Get ready for holiday STEM fun! In the Elf Zipline Rescue challenge, students will take on the role of holiday engineers as they design a safe zipline to help an elf escape from a snowy mountain. With limited materials and a festive mission, learners will plan, build, test, and reflect—all while practicing real-world problem solving and the engineering design process. ✅ Who Is This Resource For?This resource is perfect for elementary teachers, STEM labs, homeschool educators, and after-school
2nd - 5th
Engineering, General Science, Physical Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: Christmas & Winter STEM Bundle – 4 Engineering Challenges | Grades 2–5
Build a Boat STEM Challenge Hands On Kindergarten Science Sink or Float Inquiry
Looking for a fun, hands-on boat STEM challenge for kindergarten that explores sink or float concepts while engaging young learners in science inquiry? This Build a Boat STEM Challenge is the perfect resource to introduce your students to engineering, design, and scientific thinking.This low-prep resource is designed specifically for early elementary students and includes everything you need to guide your class through an exciting boat-building investigation. Students will love designing
PreK - 3rd
Engineering, General Science, Other (Science)
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
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