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October STEM and Halloween STEM Activities and Challenges with Close Reading
October STEM and Halloween STEM challenge activities are so much fun. But, finding the time to incorporate design challenges into your curriculum can be difficult. The OCTOBER 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
3rd - 6th
Close Reading, Engineering
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
June STEM Activities and Summer STEM Challenges with Reading Passages
June and Summer STEM as well as End of the Years STEM challenge activities are so much fun. But, finding the time to incorporate design challenges into your curriculum can be difficult. The JUNE 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 rea
3rd - 6th
Close Reading, Engineering, Science
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
SPIES! A GATE Adventure 18+ Contact Hours - Challenging and Engaging!
Your students will ask to stay in from recess for this. It is the most popular unit I've taught in 32 years, and it is packed with challenging critical thinking. We imagine students are training at the school for spies: mini survivor challenges, mini crossbows, a jewel heist, footprint mysteries, memory games, cipher disks, case files, messages hidden in gel caps. This unit is STEM and critical thinking at its coolest and finest, and we’ve thrown in reading, speaking and listening, and a social
4th - 7th
Applied Math, Engineering
Also included in: SIMULATIONS Real-World Projects GATE Bundle Gifted
Gifted and Talented SURVIVAL KIT Bundle -- 235 pages, big discount!
Let’s get ready for the second semester, you rock star gifted and talented teacher, you . . . By now the students can’t wait for their next group with you, so let’s not disappoint! Priced at more than 44% off individual purchases, I put this collection together with several things in mind: 1. Best practices in gifted education. 2. Engaging, hands-on, and critical thinking. 3. Materials are easy to find and/or inexpensive. 4. Common Core and/or Next Generation Science referenced. 5. Variety to sp
K - 6th
Engineering, English Language Arts
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
4th 5th +more COMPLETE PROGRAM Bundle Gifted and Talented GATE 400 pages 46% off
Proven to be among my most popular products, these Programs for the Year cover Gifted and Talented topics from primary to social-emotional, from STEAM to math challenges, and from literature to engineering. They are edited, kid-tested, and ready for success. I taught each of them in my classroom this past school year. PLEASE SEE INDIVIDUAL PREVIEWS FOR MORE DETAILS. These lessons and units are hands-on, very challenging, and full of critical thinking as well as engineering and literacy. They s
1st - 7th
Engineering, Math
Rube GOLDBERG Project Based Learning | STEM Activities | Digital and Printable
Explore the science behind RUBE GOLDBERG's “outside of the box” thinking with this project-based learning challenge from GATER Educator! Students will utilize creativity, higher-level thinking activities, and simple machines to design a similar machine inside their head. Free teacher notes and answer keys are included.>>Simply PRINT & Go for the classroom or CLICK & Share for Distance Learning<<The CLICK & Share activity is the perfect setup for quick and engaging project-based lear
4th - 6th
Engineering, Science
Black History Month Science Black Scientists & Inventors Project Lonnie Johnson
Looking for a meaningful way to celebrate Black History Month while building research and critical thinking skills? This Black Scientists and Engineers Research Project invites students to explore the lives, discoveries, and impact of influential Black innovators who shaped science, engineering, medicine, and space exploration. Perfect for Black History Month science lessons, this engaging Black Scientists Project goes beyond biographies to help students understand how scientific innovation c
6th - 8th
Biology, Engineering, General Science
STEM Lab NGSS Science Curriculum Activities 5th & 6th Grade: Matter Interactions
This resource contains two 5th and 6th grade level STEM activities and challenges that can be completed in the classroom or at home. Explicit directions as well as wide-ranging flexibility make these STEM activities perfect for traditional Science classrooms or for distance learning. The first STEM activity allows learners to engage in an experiment that compares the water solubility of three common household substances. The basic experimental process student work page gives students explicitly
5th - 6th
Chemistry, Engineering, Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 5-PS1-3
, 5-PS1-4
+14
Plant Cell vs Animal Cell STEM | Hands-On Science & Model Building Activity k-2
🔬 Plant Cell vs Animal Cell STEM | Hands-On Science & Model Building Activity (Kindergarten–Grade 2)Make cell biology exciting and easy to understand with this interactive Plant Cell vs Animal Cell STEM resource! This hands-on activity helps young learners explore, compare, and build models of plant and animal cells while developing a strong foundation in life science. Students will investigate what cells are, learn about important cell parts (organelles), and discover the key differences bet
1st - 9th
Biology, Engineering, General Science
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
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
Simply Sprout STEM bulletin board kit and stemprint planning sheet
Simply Sprout Simply Sprout STEM bulletin board kit and stemprint planning sheet
Looking for a fun and easy way to introduce a makerspace or stem area in your classroom. Just print, cut and decorate to create your own STEM board. These simple headers will highlight the stem process
ASK IMAGINE PLAN CREATE IMPROVE
The kit also includes a stemprint planning sheet similar to a blueprint your students will form their question, research, make a plan, create and then improve upon their idea.
K - 6th
Engineering
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
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
Egg Drop Challenge
This fun and engaging Egg Drop Challenge allows students to connect creativity to an investigation about gravity, force, and impact force.
6th - 10th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
MS-PS2-2
, MS-PS2-1
STEM Challenge Task Cards Engineering Design Process Activities Science
STEM Challenge Task Cards and engineering activities for fall, winter, spring and summer. This is a MEGA BUNDLE of the following seasonal STEM resources: Fall STEMWinter STEMSpring STEMSummer STEMYou will receive 12 main STEM challenges (3 for each season) plus over 20 additional task card challenges! These activities are highly engaging and appropriate for a wide range of grades. Please see each individual file linked above for a more thorough preview. ✅ Fall STEM ✅ Fall STEM activities in
3rd - 6th
Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
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
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