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Sleigh Ride Fun! A Language Arts and STEM Lesson
Songs and stories about sleigh rides are everywhere...but lots of our young learners have no idea about what a sleigh really is! This lesson provides a short summary of a sleigh, a brief fictional story about a sleigh ride, and a short non-fiction article about sleighs. Each reading passage has a quick quiz to go with it! After reading the selections, students complete a Venn diagram comparison activity. Included is a STEM activity where students can create, evaluate, and modify a sleigh. T
2nd - 4th
Engineering, Reading, Writing
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RI.3.1
, W.3.8
+2
Scientist Spotlight Margaret Hamilton and the Moon READ ALOUD STEM Activity
Integrate STEM and Social Studies in your classroom during Women's History Month with this Margaret Hamilton Space STEM Challenge! Help NASA Apollo astronauts land safely on the moon with Margaret Hamilton! Build a Lunar Lander STEM Challenge is a fun and unique way to engage your students during Women's History Month. Teach students that anyone can be successful in STEM regardless of gender. Students begin the activity by reading about Margaret Hamilton and learning vocabulary about Lunar Lan
K - 5th
Engineering, Science, Social Studies
CCSS, NGSS
W.1.2
, W.2.2
, W.3.2
+16
Also included in: Women's History Month READ ALOUD STEM™ Activities BUNDLE #1
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
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
Day & Night STEM - Why does Earth have day and night| A Hands-On Space For K-3rd
🌍☀️ Day & Night STEM | Why Does Earth Have Day and Night? (Kindergarten–Grade 2)Help students explore one of Earth’s most important patterns with this engaging Day & Night STEM activity! Learners discover how Earth’s rotation creates day and night while building and testing simple Earth and Sun models through hands-on investigation. This interactive resource guides students to predict, model, observe, rotate, and record what happens when Earth spins. Using a flashlight as the Sun and a ball
PreK - 4th
Engineering, General Science, Other (Science)
Also included in: Space Science STEM Bundle | Hands-On Space Activities For K - 3rd
Weather & Climate STEM Project | Explore Weather Patterns & Climate Systems
🌦️ Weather & Climate STEM Project | Explore Weather Patterns & Climate Systems | Hands-On Science Activity Engage your students with this interactive Weather & Climate STEM Project, where they investigate real-world weather conditions and design their own tools to measure and understand atmospheric changes! This resource blends science content with the engineering design process, helping students explore the difference between weather and climate while building meaningful, hands-on connectio
1st - 9th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Environment
Straw Rocket Launch STEM – Design and Launch a Paper Rocket | Kindergarten–2nd
🚀 Straw Rocket Launch STEM – Design and Launch a Paper Rocket (Kindergarten–Grade 2)Blast off into hands-on learning with this exciting Straw Rocket Launch STEM activity! In this engaging engineering challenge, students design, build, and launch their own paper rockets using a straw launcher while exploring the science of force, motion, and flight. This activity encourages young learners to think like engineers as they plan, build, test, and improve their rocket designs to see which rocke
PreK - 4th
Engineering, General Science
Mayflower STEM - Thanksgiving STEM
Thanksgiving STEM - Mayflower STEM Challenge - This boat building STEM challenge meets several NGSS standards and encourages critical thinking, budgeting, and engineering skills and is a perfect Thanksgiving activity. Oh no! The Pilgrims need a boat to travel to the New World. The Pilgrims have a limited budget so the students must use the available supplies to build a ship for the 102 passengers. The strength of the ship will be test by adding 102 pennies (passengers) to see if the Mayflowe
1st - 5th
Engineering
Also included in: STEM Activities Bundle
Human Brain STEM – Build a Brain Model | Hands-On Science Activity For K-2nd
🧠 Human Brain STEM – Build a Brain Model | Hands-On Science Activity (Kindergarten–Grade 2)Bring human body science to life with this fun and engaging Human Brain STEM activity! In this hands-on project, students will learn what the brain is, what it does, and how to protect it—then they will design and build their own brain model using simple classroom materials like playdough, clay, paper, and cotton balls. This resource is perfect for early learners because it uses kid-friendly pages, si
PreK - 4th
Engineering, General Science
Earth Day Clean-Up STEM | How Can You Help the Earth? For Kindergarten–Grade 2
🌍 Earth Day Clean-Up STEM | How Can You Help the Earth? (Kindergarten–Grade 2)Inspire young learners to care for the planet with this meaningful and hands-on Earth Day Clean-Up STEM activity! Students explore ways to help the Earth by sorting, recycling, and cleaning up while learning about environmental responsibility through engaging activities and real-world connections. This resource encourages students to think like problem-solvers as they investigate how everyday actions—like recycling,
PreK - 3rd
Engineering, General Science, Writing
US History Creativity Challenges Morning Work, Brain Breaks, STEM Sub Plans
Celebrate America's 250th Birthday with some amazing creativity challenges.The goal of creativity challenges is to help students think in different ways. The ability to generate unique thoughts and ideas is known as divergent thinking. Perfect for STEM Sub Plans!When students are thinking outside the box it results in creative solutions. In a creativity challenge, students are presented with a problem that they have to solve using their creativity. Typically these challenges are short lasting an
K - 5th
Art, Coloring Pages, Engineering
Build a Satellite STEM Space Engineering Challenge For Kindergarten–Grade 2
🛰️🌍 Build a Satellite STEM – Space Engineering Challenge (Kindergarten–Grade 2)Take your students on an exciting space mission with this Build a Satellite STEM Challenge! In this hands-on engineering activity, students will design and build a satellite model that helps Earth—perfect for a space unit, STEM centers, or early engineering lessons. This resource walks students through the Engineering Design Process in a simple, kid-friendly way. Students will imagine, plan, build, test, and imp
PreK - 4th
Engineering, General Science
Meteor Crater STEM | How Do Meteors Make Craters? | A Hands-On Space For K-3rd
☄️ Meteor Crater STEM | How Do Meteors Make Craters? (Kindergarten–Grade 2)Launch students into an exciting space science investigation with this hands-on Meteor Crater STEM activity! Learners explore how meteors create craters on planets and moons while testing how different objects make different-sized impacts. This interactive resource guides students to predict, test, observe, measure, compare, and record crater results using simple materials like sand or flour trays and small objects. St
PreK - 4th
Engineering, General Science, Other (Science)
Also included in: Space Science STEM Bundle | Hands-On Space Activities For K - 3rd
Planet Comparison STEM - How are the planets | A Hands-On Space For K-3rd
🪐 Planet Comparison STEM | How Are the Planets Different? (Kindergarten–Grade 2)Blast off into space science with this exciting Planet Comparison STEM activity! Students explore the planets in our solar system while comparing their sizes, colors, and unique features through hands-on observation and STEM investigations. This interactive resource guides learners to predict, compare, sort, observe, and record information about different planets while developing scientific thinking and early ast
PreK - 4th
Engineering, General Science, Other (Science)
Also included in: Space Science STEM Bundle | Hands-On Space Activities For K - 3rd
Water Cycle STEM Project |Explore How Water Moves Around Earth |Hands-On Science
💧 Water Cycle STEM Project | Explore How Water Moves Around Earth | Hands-On Science Activity Bring science to life with this engaging Water Cycle STEM Project where students explore how water moves through Earth’s systems while designing and building their own working model! This hands-on activity combines science concepts with the engineering design process, helping students understand the water cycle in a meaningful and interactive way. 🌍 What Students Will Learn Students will: Under
1st - 9th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Environment
Mars Rover STEM – Build a Rover That Moves Hands-On Engineering Challenge | K–2
🚀🪐 Mars Rover STEM – Build a Rover That Moves (Hands-On Engineering Challenge | K–2) Bring space exploration into your classroom with this Mars Rover STEM Engineering Challenge! In this fun, hands-on activity, students will design and build a Mars rover that can move using simple classroom materials. This resource is perfect for introducing young learners to the Engineering Design Process in a clear, kid-friendly way. Students will think, plan, build, test, measure, and improve their rover
PreK - 4th
Engineering, General Science
Build a Planet Model – Density Test STEM | A Hands-On Space Science Experiment
🪐 Build a Planet Model – Density Test STEM A Hands-On Space Science Experiment for Kindergarten–Grade 2Make space science exciting with this fun 14-page STEM activity where students explore the concept of density by designing and testing their own planet models! In this hands-on experiment, students predict, build, and test whether their “planet” will float or sink in water, helping them understand how density affects objects. Students also learn basic space science concepts and discover
PreK - 4th
Engineering, General Science
Patriotic STEM STEAM Challenge: Memorial Day Flag Day Edition
Whether it's Memorial Day, Flag Day, Fourth of July, or Veteran's Day, nothing says America like the U.S. Flag! In this low cost, easy prep, high engagement STEM challenge, students must design a free-standing flag pole for the Red, White, and Blue! Included in this pack are: -- Printable student challenge card -- Teacher materials list -- Pre-Activity guide -- Editable criteria, constraints, and materials list -- 2 options for Engineering Design Process flow-chart for student record keeping
1st - 4th
Engineering, Science
Moon Phases STEM | Why Does the Moon Change Shape? | A Hands-On Space For K-3rd
🌙 Moon Phases STEM | Why Does the Moon Change Shape? (Kindergarten–Grade 2) Take students on an exciting space science adventure with this engaging Moon Phases STEM activity! Learners explore why the moon appears to change shape throughout the month while building and testing their own moon phase models using hands-on investigation and observation. This interactive resource guides students to predict, model, observe, record, and explain how sunlight creates the different moon phases seen in
PreK - 4th
Engineering, General Science, Other (Science)
Also included in: Space Science STEM Bundle | Hands-On Space Activities For K - 3rd
Elementary K–2 Valentine Heart Bridge STEM Challenge
A simple, hands-on STEM Challenge designed for early elementary learners. Perfect for classrooms, homeschool, STEM bins, or after-school enrichment. WHAT’S INCLUDED: • 3-page STEM Challenge set: Cover Page, Instructions Page, Activity Page • Clear, consistent directions designed for real classrooms • Kid-friendly layout that supports independent exploration • Printable PDF (8.5x11) SKILL TARGETS: • Engineering design pr
K - 2nd
Engineering, Other (Science), Physical Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+2
Elementary K–2 Valentine Cup Tower STEM Challenge
A simple, hands-on STEM Challenge designed for early elementary learners. Perfect for classrooms, homeschool, STEM bins, or after-school enrichment. WHAT’S INCLUDED: • 3-page STEM Challenge set: Cover Page, Instructions Page, Activity Page • Clear, consistent directions designed for real classrooms • Kid-friendly layout that supports independent exploration • Printable PDF (8.5x11) SKILL TARGETS: • Engineering design pr
K - 2nd
Engineering, Other (Science), Physical Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+2
Elementary K–2 Water Filter Test STEM Challenge
A simple, hands-on STEM Challenge designed for early elementary learners. Perfect for classrooms, homeschool, STEM bins, or after-school enrichment. WHAT’S INCLUDED: • 3-page STEM Challenge set: Cover Page, Instructions Page, Activity Page • Clear, consistent directions designed for real classrooms • Kid-friendly layout that supports independent exploration • Printable PDF (8.5x11) SKILL TARGETS: • Engineering design process • Problem-solving and critical thinking • Fine motor and spatial reason
K - 2nd
Engineering, Other (Science), Physical Education
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
Winter STEM Activities Building Bricks like LEGO® STEM Centers Early Finishers
Easy STEM activities for winter! These STEM projects use mats that are SO easy to set up in your classroom. If you were thinking of trying STEM Fridays or Maker Mondays, or you need something more engaging for your early finishers than worksheets or reading, this is the resource for you. Not only will your students be working creatively to solve problems, they will be reading, writing, and using math skills. In addition to a winter theme, these STEM mats also include two mats each for Hanukkah
K - 4th
Engineering
Summer STEM Activities for Building Bricks: STEM Mats
Easy STEM activities for summer! These STEM projects use mats that are SO easy to set up in your classroom. If you were thinking of trying STEM Fridays or Maker Mondays, or you need something more engaging for your early finishers than worksheets or reading, this is the resource for you. Not only will your students be working creatively to solve problems, they will be reading, writing, and using math skills. CONTENTSInstructions and sample imagesLetter you can send home to parents, caregivers,
K - 4th
Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
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