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Halloween Science Activity STEM Challenge Witch's Brew Chemical Reaction Potion
Try this easy science based STEM activity for Halloween with chemical reactions! Design a witch's brew potion that bubbles. Students will need to mix various ingredients until they find two that create a chemical reaction to make the potion bubble. This is a very fun activity even your youngest scientists will love! ✅ What's Included ✅ Getting StartedSuggested Material List (you will need baking soda, vinegar, and various other baking supplies)Teacher NotesPrintable Challenge Poster: Hang at y
K - 4th
Engineering
May the Fourth Be With You FREEBIE STEM Challenge May 4 Activities Star Wars Day
Need a FREE May 4th activity? This May the Fourth Be With You STEM challenge will guide your space cadets to build a hideout to hide from the rebellion. It’s easy to set up & requires common classroom materials to plan the perfect Star Wars day. If your students love celebrating MAY 4th! I have many other activities:This freebie is part of my best-selling bundle! Download all 6 STEM challenges! Save $8+ with the bundle! Your students will love designing their own base! Check out the PREVIEW
K - 3rd
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
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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 Engineering Starter Kit for Teachers {elementary level}
Is your elementary school starting the Engineering Design Process? Does thinking about STEM make you want to pull your hair out? Do you feel confused about what STEM looks like in an elementary classroom setting? If so, this free STEM starter kit is for you! The packet includes everything I wish I had known about STEM when my school started implementing STEM in 2011. I hope it is helpful to you! I am in the process of going through all of the STEM activities I created over the past couple of yea
K - 4th
Engineering
Leprechaun Trap: Engineering Challenge Project ~ Great STEM Activity!
Engineering Challenge:
Can you create a trap that can catch and hold one leprechaun cut-out?
Materials: (per student)
Variety of found materials (outdoor or craft)
Scissors, tape and glue
Cardboard and paper scraps
Popsicle sticks, straws, 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, you can engage your
2nd - 7th
Engineering, Science
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
Boat Building STEM Activities - Marine Engineer Challenges
Students will be delighted and challenged to complete these boat building Marine Engineer STEM challenges! Whether you are teaching about the ocean, community helpers, or are just looking for fun and engaging science activities, these challenges are perfect for students to work on whole group, in a small group, or even as a fun and engaging move on activity. The following pages are included in this freebie:A teacher page with detailed instructions.An “about the engineer” page with a simple intro
PreK - 5th
Engineering, Math, Science
STEM Activities & Makerspace | Choice Boards PreK Kindergarten 1st Grade FREE
Engage your primary students with STEM! It is often thought that STEM activities are only for older and advanced learners, but this can’t be further from the truth. STEM activities are for everyone. These FREE STEM Activities & MakerSpace Choice Boards for PreK, Kindergarten and 1st Grade was created to encourage little ones, pre-readers, and students with special needs to think creatively, work to the best of their ability, complete their work on time, and build using the engineering design p
PreK - 1st
Engineering
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
No Prep STEM Challenges Makerspace Activities for Index Cards Easy STEM
What do you get when you combine makerspace tasks with choice boards? Make-Tac-Toe! These highly engaging challenges are perfect for your makers, regardless of how much space you have! These tasks have been designed around a central material, so that students all start with a basic material and then pull in other materials as needed. This takes some of the guess work out of the materials portion of the makerspace challenge (and translates well to mobile STEM carts). This set of Make-Tac-Toe c
1st - 5th
Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-1
May the 4th Activities with Building Bricks like LEGO May the Fourth STEM Center
May the 4th be with you! These ARE the STEM mats you are looking for. If you are searching for a STEM / space themed resource for May the 4th and LOVE building blocks like LEGO, this set is out of this ✨world✨! STEM Mats are so easy to set up in your classroom! If you like these please check out the other available sets (below). What You'll Get⭐ Instructions and sample images ⭐ 3 May the 4th STEM Mats ⭐ Recording sheet ⭐ Metric options and two color themes Learn MoreFor a detailed explanation o
1st - 5th
Engineering, Geography
Wooden block ROBOT construction building card for Kindergarten/PreK STEM
Download this FREE block building STEM construction card for your PreK, Preschool or Kindergarten block center. Children will enjoy the challenge of building a ROBOT using colored wooden blocks. Also, download a FREE Train HERE. This would make an ideal independent activity Alternatively, children could work alongside an adult to listen to and follow directions to make the model. This is an excellent task to develop: Fine-motor skillsProblem solving and reasoning skillsHand-eye co-ordinati
PreK - 1st
Engineering, For All Subjects, Other (Math)
CCSS, NGSS
K.CC.B.4a
, K.CC.B.4b
, K.CC.B.5
+14
Wooden block TRAIN construction building card for Pre-School/Kindergarten STEM
Download this FREE block building STEM construction card for your PreK, Preschool or Kindergarten block center. Children will enjoy the challenge of building a TRAIN using colored wooden blocks. Also, download a FREE Robot HERE! This would make an ideal independent activity. Alternatively, children could work alongside an adult to listen to and follow directions to make the model. This is an excellent task to develop: Fine-motor skillsProblem solving and reasoning skillsHand-eye co-ordination
PreK - 1st
Engineering, For All Subjects, Other (Math)
CCSS, NGSS
K.CC.B.4a
, K.CC.B.4b
, K.CC.B.5
+12
Maker Mat - An Engineering Design Challenge Tool for STEAM Activities
The Maker Mat is a fan favorite resource my K-8 teaching teams love no matter what state I teach in. I created the mat almost 10 years ago and have been tweaking and using it ever since in every distinct classroom I enter! Classrooms as young as K and as old as 8th grade love this guiding template as it allows students to work independently through the engineering design process no matter what the design challenge is. It anchors learners as they organize their ideas, plan, and reflect on their
K - 8th
Engineering
CCSS, NGSS
K.MD.A.1
, 1.MD.A.2
, 2.OA.A.1
+13
STEM/STEAM Engineering Design Process Individual Posters
STEM/STEAM activities are a great way to provide students with engaging lessons that nurture higher level thinking skills and encourage real world application/connections.
These Engineering Design Process Posters are bright and colorful, with larger focus words and guided questions for promoting student success. Included in this unit:
*Engineering Design Process Posters
(5 individual color posters-ask, imagine, plan, create, improve)
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PreK - 8th
Engineering
Lincoln Logs Task Cards: Making 2D Shapes FREEBIE: Kindergarten/Year 1 Math
This FREE download consists of 16 construction task cards and children will love the challenge of building the various 2D shapes using Wooden Logs such as Lincoln Logs. This would make an ideal independent activity or morning center for a Kindergarten, Prep or Year 1 class. This is an excellent task to develop: Problem solving and reasoning skillsMathematical language Mathematical understanding – geometry, size, space etc. Print in color (8 pages/16 cards). Laminate and re-use! You
PreK - 1st
Engineering, Geometry, Other (Math)
CCSS
K.G.A.2
, K.G.B.4
, K.G.B.5
+1
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
Spider STEM Challenge (Preschool to 1st Grade)
Spider Web STEM ChallengeWhat you'll need:a printerwhite cardstock (optional)a laminator (optional)3 mil laminating pouches (optional)painters or masking tapea chair with 4 legs or a door frameHow to do this with your child:Print on printer paper (and laminate) or white cardstock. Cut out along the dotted lines. Explain to your child that they are going to pretend to be a spider building a web to catch insects to eat. They will have 15 minutes to build their web in the bottom of an upside down c
PreK - 1st
Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
Also included in: Spider Week-Long Unit Bundle (Preschool-1st)
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 Pollinator STEM Challenge | Design a Bee & Butterfly Habitat | K–3
Looking for a low-prep, hands-on STEM activity that connects science, engineering, and nature?This FREE Pollinator STEM Challenge invites students to design and build a bee and butterfly habitat while learning why pollinators are essential to our ecosystem. Perfect for STEM centers, Earth Day, spring science, early finishers, or sub plans, this activity encourages creativity, problem-solving, and real-world environmental awareness. Pairs well with: What Is Pollination - Facts + Waggle Dance + Ga
K - 3rd
Engineering, Environment, Other (ELA)
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-1
, K-LS1-1
, 2-LS2-2
Marshmallow Challenge Card Set
Card Set to go along with the Marshmallow Challenge. Print, laminate, and clip with a book ring to start building a STEM challenge set for your classroom. This would also be a great resource for a Makerspace!
Aligned to Iowa Core/NGSS Standards-
Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science
3–5–ETS1–1
Define a simple design problem reflecting a need or a want that includes specified criteria for success and constraints on materials, time, or cost.
Engineering, Technology, and Appli
1st - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Engineering, For All Subjects
Bridges: An Engineering Design Unit Using Catchbook
This unit allows students to identify commonalities in the structure and function of various bridges, gain knowledge about different types of bridge structures, including beam, arch, suspension, truss, and cable-stayed bridges, familiarize themselves with the design features of Catchbook and design a bridge using design elements from existing bridges as discussed in previous lessons, collaborate with their group to create their final bridge design and determine what materials they will need to c
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Geometry
CCSS
2.G.A.1
, 2.G.A.2
, 2.G.A.3
+5
PE of a Satellite: -GMM/R Why the Minus Sign?
Satellite Potential Energy is defined by -GM1M2/R2. How can energy be minus?The explanation is given and comment is made that the equation must be limited to CHANGE in PE solutions. The further out a satellite the larger the PE. However, individual values of energy can be assigned negative. KE=GMM/R PE= - GMM/R Total Energy = -GMM/2R
9th - 12th
Engineering, Other (Science), Physics
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