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Apple Drop - STEM Engineering Challenge
Are you looking for a great STEM challenge for the first month of school?Can you create a platform using straws that can withstand the highest apple drop? Apple Drop ChallengeMaterials Needed: (per pair or team)- straws (I usually give 20-30 straws per team) - 2 pieces of cardboard (cut up your boxes) - scissors and tape - an apple - tape measure STEM Challenges are a way to get your kids thinking and building at the same time! These challenges use minimal materials and can be used as a way to i
2nd - 6th
Engineering
Also included in: Apple STEM Challenges - Set of 5 Engineering Challenges
Depth & Complexity Gifted and Talented/GT Frames, Posters, Icons, Logic Puzzles
Want to bring Depth and Complexity into your 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade Gifted and Talented (GT) classroom without the overwhelm? This all-in-one GATE/GT/TAG bundle gives you everything you need to infuse critical thinking, creativity, and higher-order thinking into grades 3–6 — with no extra prep! Designed for teachers who want to implement the Depth & Complexity framework with ease, this comprehensive bundle of GATE-aligned resources supports general education, gifted learners, and high-ac
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Other (ELA), Other (Math)
March Madness Basketball STEM Activity Build a Hoop and Ball Game
Integrate STEM in your classroom with a basketball STEM activity!Get your students pumped up for basketball and STEM! Design and craft an amazing basketball shooter and goal combined into one cup and ball game! Students plan, design, and execute their own ideas for creating a basketball shooter and goal. After they have completed their activity, there is time for reflection on what worked and what didn't. The Engineering Design Process:Students plan, design, and execute their own ideas. After t
K - 3rd
Engineering, Physical Science, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
Gingerbread Man Activities Science STEM Winter Holiday Party Force & Motion
Get ready for a STEM adventure with the gingerbread man! Students will read the story and choose the gingerbread man's path as they go. Based on their choices, they will encounter different STEM challenges along the way. These interactive gingerbread man STEM activities are perfect for building problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and teamwork. Can your students complete the challenges to keep the gingerbread man safe and avoid being eaten? 7 STEM activity options are included in all (
2nd - 5th
Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
Push and Pull STEM
This Pushes and Pulls engineering STEM activity engages students' problem solving skills, engineering thinking, and math skills for Force and Motion. They will love creating a way to successfully move the rocks! This STEM activity targets the NGSS Standards for Force and Motion.
In this Pushes and Pulls Engineering challenge the truck broke down, but the rocks still need moved! Students will build a way to move the rocks using the available supplies, but be sure to stay on budget!
Please
K - 3rd
Basic Principles, Engineering
Also included in: STEM Activities Bundle
STEM Activities & Challenges: 2nd & 3rd Grade Simple Machines Leprechaun Trap
St. Patrick's Day Leprechaun Trap STEM Project-Based Learning is here! This STEM activity and challenge for 2nd-3rd graders uses the concepts of simple machines (pulleys, levers, inclined planes/ramps) and the engineering design process to engage students in the challenge of building a leprechaun trap that can trap and contain a marble or ping pong ball (representing a leprechaun). Step-by-step directions and materials list are both provided for the teacher to allow for maximum student success.
2nd - 3rd
Engineering, Physics, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+5
Spring Quick STEM Challenges & Team building for 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th grade
Kick off the springtime season with hands-on Spring-themed Quick STEM Challenges designed to engage your 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students from Day 1! This no-prep resource includes 12 low-material Quick STEM Challenge Task Cards, each paired with a student planning and reflection worksheet to encourage critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration. **Grab the Year-Long Quick STEM Challenge Set for 50% off HERE!Perfect for STEM enrichment, icebreakers, and spring team-building activ
3rd - 6th
Classroom Community, Engineering, Measurement
NGSS
3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-3
+4
Also included in: Quick STEM Challenges & Team building for 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th grade
Tiny House STEM - Floor Plan Design
Tiny House Floor Plan and Budget STEM Challenge- The Tiny House Movement has people building small houses. The demand for Tiny Living homes is big! Have your students design a livable floor plan for a Tiny Home. They must stick to a budget and meet certain requirements. Learning has never been so fun!
This STEM focuses on solving a real-world science problem with engineering. It meets NGSS Standards.
Please check the preview to see what is included!
This STEM activity includes:
"The Pro
2nd - 5th
Applied Math, Engineering
Also included in: STEM Activities Bundle
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
STEM Challenges for use with LEGO® or Building Blocks:120 Task Cards/Journal
Hands-on activities with building blocks challenges for the win! Engage and motivate kids on the daily basis! Use for morning tubs, recess bins, STEAM/STEM time, and at-home or distance learning! Your students will be begging for more! Enjoy 120 engaging and motivating building blocks STEAM/STEM challenge task cards that promote critical thinking skills! There are 120 exciting challenges, each on their own card, in black and white for easy printing. Pick and choose the challenges you and your st
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Robotics
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
Train STEM
Christmas STEM - Polar Express STEM Challenge - This train building STEM challenge meets several NGSS standards and encourages critical thinking, budgeting, and engineering skills and is a perfect Christmas activity to accompany the Polar Express. Oh no! Santa's sleigh is broken. He needs a train to haul the toys from Santa's workshop to the children all over the world. Your students must build a train out of the available recyclable supplies with 3 train cars. The train must haul small to
1st - 5th
Engineering
Also included in: STEM Activities Bundle
I am a Maker STEM Challenge Back to School STEAM Activities First day of school
This STEM Activity I Am a Maker STEM Challenge pairs great with the book " Be a Maker" by Katey Howes. Great back to school and first week of school activity. Includes DIY printable bulletin board letters for your maker space. This activity can be completed as awhole group or rotation style. Easy prep & use any common materials! Looking to use STEM all year round? Let your students be creative makers with STEM challenges! Save 30% & get 60 STEM challenges with Elementary STEM Year Long Bundle!
K - 3rd
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
Winter STEM Activities Challenges Paper Snowflakes Engineering Science of Snow
BEST SELLER! Looking for an activity for back to school after winter break? This winter STEM activity has three main paper engineering challenges, plus warm up activities and multiple bonus challenges. Explore symmetry with Winter STEM Snowflake Challenges while engaging students with hands-on design inspired by the beauty of snowflakes! This is the perfect tie-in to the book Snowflake Bentley (about Wilson Bentley). Reinforce geometry and engineering skills while sneaking in some fine motor
3rd - 8th
Engineering
CCSS, NGSS
4.G.A.3
, MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
+5
May the Fourth be with you Catapult STEM Challenge Space May 4th Activities
Looking for May 4th activities? This May Fourth STEM challenge will guide your students to build a catapult to help the Es in battle. Easy to set up & can be used in station rotations or one at a time with the whole class. Requires common classroom materials to get started. May the 4th be with you! Have more fun!! Download all 6 STEM challenges! Save $6 with the bundle!Your students will love designing their own catapults! Check out the PREVIEW for more details. MATERIALS NEEDED:Use any commo
2nd - 5th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
May the 4th Be With You STEM Challenge Build a Bridge STEAM Activity May Fourth
Looking for May Fourth activites? This STEM challenge will guide your students to build a bridge to help the characters escape. This themed challenge is easy to set up & requires common materials to get started. If your students love Star Wars, they will love this Space War STEM challenge! Includes a Google slideshow, certificates, stickers and more! Have more fun!! Download all 6 STEM challenges! Save $6 with the bundle!Your students will love designing their own bridges! Check out the PREVI
1st - 4th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
STEM Activities Growth Mindset Activities What To Do With an Idea Back to School
Looking for STEM activities? This STEM Challenge pairs great with the book "What Do You Do With an Idea?" by Kobi Yamada. Give your students the freedom to explain their own ideas. Encourage a growth mindset and the skill of embracing your ideas to turn them into something special. ⭐Let your students be creative makers with STEM challenges! Save 30% with Elementary STEM Year Long Bundle!This kit also comes with posters to print and form a bulletin board display! This activity can be complete
K - 3rd
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
12 St. Patrick's Day STEM Centers Leprechaun, Rainbow Bridge, Creativity
These 12 St Patrick's Day STEM Activities are perfect for a St. Patrick's Day Party! Students create pixel art, test out probability, measurement, engineering, build rainbow bridges, play-doh sculptures, catapults, answer questions about St. Patrick's Day and leprechauns, finish the picture activities, creativity challenges, and more! The perfect resource for elementary classrooms, family STEM nights, STEM clubs, and St. Patrick's Day parties! Why STEAM centers?STEAM centers expose students to
K - 5th
Art, Engineering, Math
Also included in: Elementary K-5 STEM Centers MEGA BUNDLE
STEM Creativity Tools: 5 Activities to Boost Brainstorming Power
Do you need a way to help your students brainstorm ideas? This download includes 5 exercises that provide student tools to help with generating solutions to a problem or ideas during any STEM activity. These tools include: reinterpreting, ideating, merging, debugging, and S.C.A.M.P.E.R. For each tool there is an editable student handout for the activity as well as editable accompanying teacher slides. These tools can be used over and over again throughout the year to practice creative problem-s
2nd - 12th
Engineering
Also included in: Year-Round STEM Engineering Challenges Bundle (Middle School STEM)
Henry Ford STEM - Car Building STEM
Henry Ford - Henry Ford is a famous American who changed the way cars were made. This STEM teaches students some basic facts about Henry Ford. It challenges students to design a car that has wheels that can turn. Students must use the available supplies and stick to a budget. This STEM challenge meets several NGSS standards and encourages critical thinking, budgeting, and engineering skills.
Suggested Plan of Implementation:
Prior Week: Send home the parent letter requesting supplies. Gat
1st - 6th
Engineering, U.S. History
Also included in: STEM Activities Bundle
Weather Hazard STEM
Natural Disaster STEM - Oh no! The weather is forecasting high winds! The family needs a safe place to stay. Build a shelter for the family that will withstand the wind. It will be tested with a hairdryer, so make it strong! Students must stick to a budget and use the available materials to build a shelter. The family must fit inside.
This STEM focuses on lessening the impact of natural disasters on humans with engineering. It meets NGSS Standards.
Please check the preview to see what is
2nd - 5th
Earth Sciences, Engineering
Also included in: Natural Disasters STEM
May 4th Activities STEM Spaceship May the Fourth Be with You Challenge airplane
Looking for May 4th activities? This STEM challenge will guide your students to build a ship to escape with! These themed STEM challenges are easy to set up. If your students love Star Wars, they will love this Space War STEM challenge! Includes a Google slideshow, certificates, stickers and more! Have more fun!! Download all 6 STEM challenges! Save $6 with the bundle!Your students will love designing a ship! Check out the PREVIEW for more details. MATERIALS NEEDED:Use any common craft materia
1st - 4th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
Team Drawing - STEM Engineering Challenge
Are you looking for a great STEM challenge for the first day or week of school?Can your team draw a picture with each person connected to the same marker with separate pieces of string? Team Drawing ChallengeMaterials Needed: (per team)- sheets of copy paper - one thick marker - string (one piece per person) - scissors and tape STEM Challenges are a way to get your kids thinking and building at the same time! These challenges use minimal materials and can be used as a way to improve your stud
2nd - 6th
Engineering
Also included in: First Week of School - Set of 3 STEM Engineering Challenges
STEM Activities - Snowman Winter STEM Frosty Great for STEM Club Family Night
Get ready for a STEM adventure with a snowman! Students will choose what activities the snowman should do with his limited time. Based on their choices, they will encounter different STEM challenges. Materials Needed: You can use the materials you have, but I recommend index cards, tape, string, aluminum foil, binder clips, rubber bands, craft sticks, pompoms for snowballs, fabric scraps and/or netting (like you would find on potatoes or onions at the grocery store) and some building bricks. Th
2nd - 5th
Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
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