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STEM Night Activities Catapult STEM Challenge Bridge Marble Run Science & Math
Looking for low prep STEM activities that don't break the bank? These popsicle stick challenges are IT! Catapults are great to inspire a competitive edge, and the bridge STEM challenge offers high engagement. There is a HUGE wow factor with the exploding craft stick activity too! Use these challenges for: ✅ Early finishers ✅ STEM centers or science stations ✅ STEM Fridays, Maker Mondays, or Tinker Tuesdays ✅ STEM sub plans or a sub tub. The directions and materials are easy to set up and straigh
2nd - 6th
Engineering, Math
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Gifted and Talented STEM Challenges Creative Problem Solving SEL Team Activity
Looking for meaningful, no-prep enrichment for gifted and advanced learners?The Outta the Box Competition: 🐊 Gifted Learner Edition blends STEM challenges, creative problem-solving, social-emotional learning, and team-based collaboration into one powerful classroom experience that teaches learners to really, THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX!Designed specifically for gifted students in Grades 4–6, this resource teaches essential SEL skills, leadership, risk-taking, perseverance, communication, and flex
4th - 6th
Engineering
CCSS
L.4.5
, L.5.5
, L.6.5
December STEM with Christmas STEM Activities and Challenges and Close Reading
December STEM and Christmas STEM challenge activities are so much fun. But, finding the time to incorporate design challenges into your curriculum can be difficult. The DECEMBER STEM Design Challenge COLLECTION is part of the STEM with CLOSE READING series. Included you will receive FOUR OF MY BEST SELLING STEM CHALLENGES that will seamlessly allow you to tie together the curriculum by giving you rigorous text dependent questions that go with high interest nonfiction reading passages tha
3rd - 6th
Close Reading, Engineering
Thanksgiving STEM Activities Cranberry Tower STEM Challenge and Close Reading
STEM challenge activities are so much fun. But, finding the time to incorporate design challenges into your curriculum can be difficult. Perfect to use as a class challenge in November or any day of the year, this Cranberry Tower with CLOSE READING STEM Challenge seamlessly allows you to tie together the curriculum by including a high interest close reading passage and assessment that pairs perfectly with the fun engineering design challenge. Integrating ELA into your STEM challenges has nev
3rd - 6th
Close Reading, Engineering
Grades 6-12 Build a Snowball Catapult STEM Activity: Force, Motion & Energy
Get your students into the holiday spirit with this Popsicle Stick Catapult STEM Challenge! Perfect for middle and high school students, this fun and engaging Christmas-themed engineering activity encourages creativity, teamwork, and critical thinking. Students will design and build their own catapults using popsicle sticks and rubber bands to launch “snowballs” (cotton balls or marshmallows) at holiday targets. Includes step-by-step teacher directions, student worksheets, holiday-themed data r
6th - 12th
Engineering
CCSS, NGSS
7.G.B.6
, 6.RP.A.1
, SL.6.1
+12
Holiday Gingerbread House Engineering: STEM Challenge for Middle & High School
Engage middle and high school students with this hands-on Holiday Gingerbread House Engineering STEM Challenge! Perfect for teaching engineering principles like balance, weight distribution, and structural integrity, this activity combines creativity with critical thinking. Includes teacher directions, a student reflection sheet, and standards alignment for an interactive classroom experience. Bring excitement and hands-on learning to your classroom with this Holiday Gingerbread House Engine
6th - 12th
Engineering
CCSS, NGSS
6.G.A.1
, 6.G.A.2
, 7.G.A.1
+17
Santa’s Workshop Holiday Simulation: Real World Career Exploration & Team Build
Bring the holiday spirit to your classroom with this engaging Santa’s Workshop Simulation! Perfect for real-world career exploration, teamwork, and critical thinking, students take on roles like Toy Designer, Logistics Manager, and Customer Service Representative to plan, produce, and 'deliver' toys. Ideal for cross-curricular learning, this project-based activity builds essential skills in collaboration, communication, and problem-solving—all using common classroom supplies. Great for middle
6th - 12th
Engineering, Social Studies
CCSS
CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.SL.1
, CCRA.SL.4
+3
Santa’s Sleigh STEM Challenge: Engineering Activity for Middle & High School
Engage Your Students with the Santa’s Sleigh Engineering Challenge! This hands-on STEM activity is perfect for middle and high school students to explore aerodynamics, friction, and teamwork. Students design, build, and test sleigh prototypes using creative problem-solving and engineering skills. Includes detailed instructions, a rubric, reflection questions, and peer feedback opportunities to make learning interactive and fun. Boost STEM engagement in your classroom today! Looking for a festi
6th - 12th
Engineering
CCSS, NGSS
6.SP.A.1
, 7.SP.A.1
, 8.SP.A.1
+11
Christmas Ornament STEM Design Challenge: Buoyancy & Density Science Activity
Engage middle and high school students with this hands-on STEM activity! Students design and test their own floating Christmas tree ornament while learning key concepts of buoyancy and density. Perfect for science or engineering lessons, this fun project develops critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills. Includes a detailed lab sheet, rubric, and reflection questions. Bring festive fun to your classroom with this hands-on STEM challenge! Perfect for middle and high school st
6th - 12th
Engineering
CCSS, NGSS
RST.6-8.7
, WHST.6-8.2
, WHST.9-10.7
+7
January STEM Winter STEAM Activities Project with Reading New Year Science
January STEM and Winter STEM challenge activities are so much fun. But, finding the time to incorporate design challenges into your curriculum can be difficult. The JANUARY STEM Design Challenge COLLECTION is part of the STEM with CLOSE READING series. Included you will receive FOUR OF MY BEST SELLING STEM CHALLENGES that will seamlessly allow you to tie together the curriculum by giving you rigorous text dependent questions that go with high interest nonfiction reading passages that per
3rd - 6th
Close Reading, Engineering
August STEM Challenges with Close Reading Back to School Team Building STEM
August STEM and Back to School STEM challenge and team building activities are so much fun. But, finding the time to incorporate design challenges into your curriculum can be difficult. The AUGUST STEM Design Challenge COLLECTION is part of the STEM with CLOSE READING series. Included you will receive FOUR OF MY BEST SELLING STEM CHALLENGES that will seamlessly allow you to tie together the curriculum by giving you rigorous text dependent questions that go with high interest nonfiction r
3rd - 6th
Close Reading, Engineering, Science
Snowball Catapult: Engineering Challenge Project ~ Great STEM Activity!
Engineering Challenge:
Can you design and build a snowball catapult that launches the snowball the farthest distance?
Materials: (per group)
One indoor snowball (homemade or premade)
Variety of building materials (cardboard, paper, popsicle sticks, rubber bands, tongue depressor sticks, etc.)
Plastic spoons
Tape, scissors and glue
Tape measure
This packet contains all the information you need to make this a great engineering activity in your classro
2nd - 7th
Engineering
Index Card Tower: Engineering Challenge Project ~ Great STEM Activity!
Engineering Challenge:
Using 100 index cards and 12 inches of tape, can you make a tower that is at least two feet tall that can hold a small stuffed animal?
Materials: (per group)
100 index cards (lined or unlined, 3x5 size)
12 inches of scotch tape
One small stuffed animal (beanie baby size)
Scissors
This packet contains all the information you need to make this a great engineering activity in your classroom! Lab sheets, student and teacher instructions, and challenge signs are all inclu
2nd - 7th
Engineering
Thanksgiving-Themed Rube Goldberg Machine STEM Challenge: Engineering Project
Engage your students with this fun and hands-on Thanksgiving-themed Rube Goldberg Machine STEM Challenge! Perfect for upper elementary and middle school, this activity combines creativity, engineering, and teamwork as students design a chain reaction machine with a holiday twist. Complete with student directions, planning sheets, and reflection questions, this project fosters problem-solving skills while covering key science and engineering standards. Great for holiday STEM fun in the classroom!
6th - 12th
Engineering, Science
CCSS, NGSS
7.SP.A.1
, 6.RP.A.3c
, HSF-BF.A.1
+3
Rubber Ducks STEM Challenges - Engineering Challenges - Set of 5
Do you love doing STEM challenges with fun and engaging topics? I sure do! This pack of five STEM Challenges goes with those cute rubber ducks! This pack contains these 5 challenges: Rubber Duck Rescue ChallengeMaterials Needed: (per team)- 3 plastic cups - 6 wide popsicle sticks - 2 index cards - rubber ducks Rubber Duck Swing ChallengeMaterials Needed: (per person)- 1 small plastic or paper cup (punch 2 holes near top) - rubber duck - yarn - straws - scissors and tape Rubber Duck Straw Boat
2nd - 6th
Engineering
Christmas STEM Activities 12 Challenges Winter Science Projects Party Enrichment
Christmas STEM activities that are low prep, high engagement, and offer hands-on exploration of a number of science concepts! Perfect for a holiday party before winter break, a family STEM night, fun Fridays, or set up stations for early finishers. Students will engineer a parachute gift drop, a snowball launcher, an elf zip line, and up to 9 more festive challenges. Easy to differentiate, with color-coding based on level of difficulty, these activities are easy enough to do in one class period.
2nd - 8th
Engineering
NGSS
3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+1
Tube Toy: Engineering Challenge Project ~ Great STEM Activity!
Engineering Challenge:
Can you make a toy out of empty cardboard tubes and other supplies?
Materials: (per classroom)
Empty cardboard tubes
Buttons, pom pon balls, paper scraps
Tape, glue and scissors
Pipe Cleaners, felt scraps, brads
Straws, feathers, yarn, etc.
This packet contains all the information you need to make this a great engineering activity in your classroom! Lab sheets, student and teacher instructions, and challenge signs are all included! Using simple and cheap materials, y
2nd - 7th
Engineering
STEM Activities Challenges Engineering Design Process STEM Career Exploration
The best variety of low prep STEM activities you'll find! These 20 STEM and STEAM activities can be completed with readily available materials and minimal prep - you can even use these for sub plans! Students will get hands-on exploring different STEM careers with these activities. Each activity is designed to take about one class period however the activity can span across two class periods to give ample time for redesigns and re-testing, or for a repeat challenge using different materials. Th
3rd - 8th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+4
Engineering Design Process Digital Breakout Digital Escape for STEM Review
Do you want to introduce or review the engineering design process in an engaging and fun way? This digital breakout activity, similar to an escape room but without the need for physical locks, does just that! Students do not need any prior knowledge about engineering or the EDP to do this breakout, though it can be used as a review. In this resource, students will: Learn about the engineering design process (5 slides of informational text)Solve 6 digital puzzles related to the EDP (a variety of
4th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
Earth Day Game Earth Day Project Spring Planet Earth STEM Task Cards Teamwork
Looking for Earth Day STEM activities that get your students building, problem-solving, competing, and thinking creatively? This Earth-Friendly Outta the Box Classroom Competition is a hands-on, high-engagement STEM experience perfect for Fun Fridays, science blocks, or an Earth Day celebration. Students learn about landfills, water towers, recycling, and creative conservation through a mix of engineering challenges, figurative language tasks, and team-based problem solving. Designe
4th - 6th
Engineering, General Science
CCSS, NGSS
SL.4.5
, SL.5.5
, SL.6.5
+1
Also included in: STEM Activities and Challenges Bundle | Earth Day and Outer Space
Halloween STEM Activity: Candy Grabber STEM Activity
Fall or Halloween STEM ActivityThis engineering design challenge is perfect for a fun and educational STEM Halloween project! Please note: the word "Halloween" is not in the product - the pages are in black and orange with a candy graphic. Students will work in teams to design and build a device that uses the power of levers to pick up candy from a distance. After completing the project, use the provided handout to discuss the real-world STEM career as a prosthetist. Our students have loved thi
3rd - 9th
Engineering
CCSS, NGSS
6.G.A.1
, 6.G.A.2
, 6.G.A.3
+24
Also included in: Fall & Halloween STEM Challenges Activity Bundle
Paper Chair: Engineering Challenge Project ~ Great STEM Activity!
Engineering Challenge: Can you create a chair that can hold a stuffed animal using paper and tape? Paper Chair ChallengeMaterials Needed: (per individual, pair, or team)- Copy paper (3-5 sheets per chair) - Ruler - Masking tape - Stuffed animal (small to medium sized) - Scissors This packet contains all the information you need to make this a great engineering activity in your classroom! Lab sheets, student and teacher instructions, and challenge signs are all included! Using simple and c
2nd - 7th
Engineering
Also included in: Personalized STEM Pack #19 - 10 Engineering Challenges
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
DIY Christmas Lights Hands-on STEM Electrical Engineering Circuit Project
Engage students with this DIY Christmas Lights Circuit STEM project! Hands-on activity teaching electrical circuits, creativity, and problem-solving. Perfect for middle and high school science classes. Bring the magic of the holidays to your classroom with this engaging DIY Christmas Lights Circuit STEM Project! Perfect for middle and high school students, this hands-on activity introduces the basics of electrical circuits while fostering creativity and critical thinking. Students will design
6th - 12th
Engineering
CCSS, NGSS
6.EE.B.5
, 7.RP.A.2
, HSF-IF.B.6
+3
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