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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
Five ThinkForge Desktop Engineering Challenges Volume 3 - Energy/Motion (MS/HS)
ThinkForge™ Desktop Engineering Challenges are low-prep, classroom-ready engineering design challenges that engage students in hands-on problem solving using common materials and minimal space. Each challenge guides students through the engineering design process as they analyze a real-world problem, design and build a solution, test and redesign, and communicate results. Perfect for STEM, science, and physics classrooms (grades 6–12), these desktop-friendly challenges build critical thinking, c
6th - 12th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Physics
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
+3
Ultimate STEM Engineering Challenges Bundle | 12 Hands-On STEM Labs & Projects
Ultimate STEM Engineering Challenges Bundle | 12 Hands-On STEM Labs & Design Projects | NGSS AlignedGrades: 5–10 Subjects: STEM, Engineering, Physical Science, Life Science, Makerspace Resource Type: STEM Activity Bundle Formats: PDF + Editable Files (where noted) 🚀 A Complete Hands-On STEM Engineering Program This Ultimate STEM Engineering Challenges Bundle includes 12 classroom-tested STEM labs and engineering design challenges that get students building, testing, analyzing, and im
5th - 10th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Physics
STEM Engineering Challenges
This STEM bundle includes STEM tasks that will encourage creative thinking! It includes the complete download of 4 of my STEM challenges. Buying the bundle saves almost 40%!!! It includes:
Weather Hazard STEM
Push and Pull STEM
Living Things STEM - Bird Nest Challenge
Gingerbread House STEM
These STEM challenges meet a variety of NGSS Standards. They encourage kids to think, create, problem solve, and engineer.
Please check the preview to get a peek into what is included.
Suggested Plan
1st - 4th
Basic Principles, Engineering
Prosthetic Hand Challenge
Ignite your students' passion for STEM with this immersive Medical Engineering challenge! This comprehensive lesson plan tasks students with designing, building, and testing a functional model prosthetic hand using simple, low-cost materials. It’s the perfect project to integrate hands-on engineering with real-world biological concepts.
6th - 9th
Anatomy, Basic Principles, Engineering
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Also included in: STEM Engineering Design Challenges Bundle | 6 Hands-On Projects
Air Car STEM Challenge: Propeller Car Engineering Design Project (NGSS)
🚗 Air Car STEM Challenge: Build a Propeller-Powered Vehicle! Engineering Design Project | NGSS-Aligned | Grades 5–10 Turn your classroom into an engineering lab with this fast-paced, high-engagement STEM challenge where students design, build, and improve a battery-powered air car. The Goal: Create a propeller-driven vehicle that moves efficiently using thrust from a spinning fan. Students don’t just build—they test, analyze, and iterate, just like real engineers. ⚡ Why This Activity Work
5th - 10th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Physics
Solar Wax Melting STEM Challenge | Solar Oven Engineering Lab | Renewable Energy
Challenge your students to become solar engineers with this engaging Solar Wax Melting STEM Challenge! In this hands-on engineering activity, students work in teams to design and build a solar oven capable of melting a candle stick using only sunlight. Students investigate solar energy, thermal energy, heat transfer, reflection, absorption, insulation, and engineering design while competing to create the most effective solar oven. This highly interactive STEM project combines: ✔ Solar Energy
4th - 7th
Basic Principles, Engineering, General Science
Strong or Weak? Paper Bridge Engineering Challenge | STEM Design Activity K–2
an you make a single sheet of paper strong enough to hold a toy? In this exciting engineering design challenge, students discover that changing the shape of a material can change how strong it is. Children experiment with folding, rolling, and bending paper to create a bridge between two supports that can hold weight. Includes an introductory page with a real-world connection to bridge engineering, step-by-step design and testing instructions, a student recording sheet for sketching designs and
K - 2nd
Basic Principles, Engineering, Other (ELA)
CCSS, NGSS
K.CC.A.1
, K.CC.A.2
, K.CC.A.3
+11
Sink or Float Engineering Challenge | Boat Building STEM Activity for K–2
Can you take something that sinks and make it float? Part of a 20-challenge series, this exciting engineering challenge, students explore buoyancy and design by reshaping materials (like aluminum foil or clay) to build a boat that stays on top of the water. Children connect their work to real-world engineering by learning how boat designers create vessels that float. Includes an introductory page with a real-world connection to ship engineering, step-by-step instructions with a materials list, a
K - 2nd
Basic Principles, Engineering, Physical Science
CCSS, NGSS
K.MD.A.1
, K.MD.A.2
, CCRA.W.1
+11
Drop Count Challenge | Science Experiment | Hands-On STEM Activity
How many drops of water can fit on a coin before it spills? Part of a 20-challenge series, students are amazed as they discover the power of surface tension in this simple but thrilling science challenge! Using just a coin, a dropper (or straw), and water, children carefully count drops, make predictions, and observe how water molecules stick together to form a dome shape. This activity introduces the concept of surface tension and cohesion with a real-world connection to how water behaves in na
K - 2nd
Basic Operations, Basic Principles, Other (Science)
CCSS, NGSS
K.CC.A.1
, CCRA.W.1
, CCRA.L.1
+11
ABC STEM Challenge Growing Bundle | Early Elementary Hands-On STEM Activities
Bring STEM to life in your classroom with the ABC STEM Challenge Growing Bundle – a collection of engaging, low-prep STEM activities designed specifically for Pre-K, Kindergarten, and First Grade students! Each letter of the alphabet features a fun, hands-on STEM challenge that promotes creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, and cross-curricular learning. ✅ What Makes This Bundle a Must-Have: Perfect for Early Learners – Aligned with Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade learning needs E
PreK - 1st
Alphabet, Basic Principles, Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
Sight Words Worksheet Bundle Kindergarten 1st Grade Vocabulary Words Color Code
Make sight word practice engaging and effective with this Sight Words Worksheet Bundle, featuring 7 hands-on Color Code (color-by-sight-word) coloring activities designed to reinforce high-frequency vocabulary words. Created for Kindergarten and 1st Grade, this resource supports foundational language arts skills while keeping learning fun and consistent throughout the year. Two seasonal themes are included to help you spiral review and revisit sight words across different months. These print-and
PreK - 1st
Basic Principles, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
CCRA.L.6
What Does It Mean to Be Alive (Advanced Biology/Worksheet)
Challenge your students to think beyond memorization with this rigorous and engaging biology activity that redefines what it means to be alive. Perfect for high school or honors biology, this resource combines molecular biology, cell theory, biochemistry, and evolutionary theory to help students apply scientific reasoning to real-world and theoretical examples like viruses, fire, robots, and synthetic cells. Standards Alignment: NGSS HS-LS1-1: Structure and Function NGSS HS-LS1-2: Systems of Spe
7th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Basic Principles, Biology, Environment
NGSS
MS-LS1-2
, HS-ETS1-2
, MS-LS1-3
+8
Engaging Desert Google Slides | Animal and Plant Activities Google Classroom™
Challenge your students with this dynamic Desert Google Slides resource!Looking for a comprehensive resource to explore the lush rainforest? These guided Google Classroom Slides are perfect for helping your students learn about desert habitats, desert animals, and adaptations. Dive into the vibrant world of the desert through a variety of fun and engaging activities. What's Included: ⭐️ Vibrant Google Slides Presentations: Captivating visuals that bring the desert biome to life, making le
2nd - 3rd
Basic Principles, Biology, Environment
NGSS
K-ESS3-1
, 3-LS4-3
, 2-LS4-1
Also included in: Animal Habitat Google Slides | Desert and Woodland for Google Classroom™
Light Signals STEM
Light STEM Challenge - Oh no! The new boat route has boats traveling close to the shallow water. In this STEM challenge, students will learn some of the practical uses for light signals. Build a tall light signal to warn the boaters of the dangerous area. They will use their creative thinking to solve the challenge of building a light house that is at least 18" tall using the available supplies. Students must stick to a budget. This STEM meets NGSS standards.
Suggested Implementation Pl
1st - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering
Also included in: STEM Activities Bundle
Shape Path Puzzle
this fun logic puzzles challenge students to connect matching shapes by drawing paths on a grid. the lines must follow the squares and cannot cross each other. activity helps children develop logical thinking, spatial reasoning, and problem - solving skills while staying focused and engaged
PreK - 1st
Basic Operations, Basic Principles, Mental Math
Leaf Investigation Lab | Plant Science Observation Activity | STEM for K–2
Can you find and compare different leaves? Part of a 20-challenge series, this nature-based science activity, students go on a leaf hunt, examine different types of leaves, and create leaf rubbings to observe shapes, sizes, and vein patterns up close. Children learn that leaves help plants survive and grow by making food, and they discover how different trees have uniquely shaped leaves. Includes a colorful leaf identification chart featuring nine common leaf types (oak, maple, pine, birch, will
K - 2nd
Basic Principles, Environment, Other (Science)
CCSS, NGSS
W.K.2
, W.1.1
, MP1
+10
Rainstorm Rescue | Waterproof Materials Science Experiment for K–2
Can you keep water from getting through a material? In this hands-on science challenge, students test different materials to see which ones block water and which ones let it soak through. Children discover that some materials are waterproof while others are absorbent — and connect their findings to real-world engineering of raincoats, umbrellas, and shelters. Includes an introductory page with a real-world connection, step-by-step testing instructions, a student recording sheet for predictions a
K - 2nd
Basic Principles, Physics, Writing
CCSS, NGSS
K.CC.A.1
, 1.MD.C.4
, CCRA.L.1
+11
Build a Water Slide | Water Flow & Surface Science Experiment | Hands-On STEM
Can you design a path that helps water move quickly from top to bottom? Part of a 20-challenge series, this hands-on engineering challenge, students build a mini water slide using household materials and test how different surfaces affect the speed of water flow. Children learn that water flows downhill but that texture and shape change how fast it moves. Includes an introductory page with a real-world connection to water flowing over different surfaces, step-by-step building and testing instruc
K - 2nd
Basic Principles, Other (Science), Physical Science
CCSS, NGSS
W.1.1
, MP1
, MP2
+9
Hands-On Activity Cards for Toddlers and Preschoolers | Engineering Art Nature
Set 7 of the print-and-laminate activity cards series brings 10 more incredible hands-on activities for children 18 month through 5 years. This set is packed with engineering challenges, secret science, nature art, outdoor play, and cooking that builds real life skills - all designed to be done with minimal prep using mostly household materials and zero worksheets. Print on cardstock, laminate, and keep building your activity basket alongside Sets 1 through 6 for a rotation that carries your fam
PreK - K
Basic Principles, Engineering, Physical Science
Living and Nonliving Things Worksheets with Video Lesson | Science Grade 1–3
Make learning Living and Non-Living Things fun, clear, and engaging with this complete science unit for Grades 1–3! This resource includes interactive worksheets AND a video lesson (QR code included) to help students understand key concepts before practicing. Students can scan the QR code or click the link to watch the video lesson first, then complete the worksheets with confidence — making learning easier and more effective. 🎥 Video Lesson Included (Key Feature!)✔ QR Code for easy access
1st - 3rd
Basic Principles, Biology, Environment
Pros and Cons of Solar Power
Explore the pros and cons of solar energy with this clear, classroom-ready resource! Perfect for science and STEM lessons, this visual guide helps students evaluate solar power’s benefits and challenges. Great for discussions, research, or quick reference!
Not Specific
Basic Principles, Economics , Environment
Engage Students with a Paper Heart Catapult STEM Engineering Project
Tired of Valentine's Day lessons that are more fluff than substance? Looking for a way to ignite genuine curiosity and critical thinking in your classroom? Introducing the Paper Heart Catapult STEM Challenge | Valentine Engineering Activity! This engaging, print-and-go resource transforms Valentine's Day into a memorable learning experience, empowering your students to explore the Engineering Design Process while having a blast. Save precious planning time with a complete, easy-to-implement a
3rd - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Writing
Andy the Fox Finds Shapes – Early Geometry & Fine Motor Practice (Ages 3–5)
Join Andy the Fox on a woodland adventure as he spots circles, triangles, and more in his forest home! What’s Inside: ✅ 8 pages introducing basic 2D shapes ✅ Coloring and tracing activities ✅ Shape hunt challenge to reinforce visual recognition ✅ Ideal for math centers or morning work
PreK - 1st
Basic Principles, Coloring Pages, Handwriting
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