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Get ready for December winter activities, engaging Christmas STEM activities, fun Christmas science, and winter math all in one bundle! This Winter Activities Christmas STEM pack includes five creative engineering projects, perfect for before or after winter break activities that keep kids learning, building, and problem-solving through the holidays. From building a towering snowman, to racing reindeer, to rescuing candy canes, along the way they’ll practice communication, collaboration, cri

2nd - 8th

Engineering, Other (Math), Other (Science)

NGSS

K-2-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-3

, MS-ETS1-2

STEM Activities Challenges Engineering Design Process STEM Career Exploration

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The best variety of low prep STEM activities you'll find! These 20 STEM and STEAM activities can be completed with readily available materials and minimal prep - you can even use these for sub plans! Students will get hands-on exploring different STEM careers with these activities. Each activity is designed to take about one class period however the activity can span across two class periods to give ample time for redesigns and re-testing, or for a repeat challenge using different materials. Th

3rd - 8th

Engineering, Science

NGSS

MS-ETS1-2

, 3-5-ETS1-3

, MS-ETS1-4

Engineering Design Process Digital Breakout Digital Escape for STEM Review

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Do you want to introduce or review the engineering design process in an engaging and fun way? This digital breakout activity, similar to an escape room but without the need for physical locks, does just that! Students do not need any prior knowledge about engineering or the EDP to do this breakout, though it can be used as a review. In this resource, students will: Learn about the engineering design process (5 slides of informational text)Solve 6 digital puzzles related to the EDP (a variety of

4th - 8th

Computer Science - Technology, Engineering

Also included in: Engineering Design Process STEM Activities STEM Rubrics Journal Index Card

Halloween STEM Challenge October Science - Bone Bridge® Skeleton STEM Activity

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Make October unforgettable with the Bone Bridge® Halloween STEM Challenge that combines creativity, engineering, and Halloween science as students design spooky skeleton bridges. Perfect for October science lessons, STEM centers, or early finisher activities, Bone Bridge® gets kids collaborating, problem-solving, and thinking like engineers while having Halloween fun. Activity OverviewStudents work in pairs or teams to design and construct a bridge using simple classroom materials and a crite

2nd - 8th

Engineering, General Science

NGSS

K-2-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-3

, MS-ETS1-2

Halloween STEM Activity: Candy Grabber STEM Activity

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Vivify STEM

Fall or Halloween STEM ActivityThis engineering design challenge is perfect for a fun and educational STEM Halloween project! Please note: the word "Halloween" is not in the product - the pages are in black and orange with a candy graphic. Students will work in teams to design and build a device that uses the power of levers to pick up candy from a distance. After completing the project, use the provided handout to discuss the real-world STEM career as a prosthetist. Our students have loved thi

3rd - 9th

Engineering

CCSS, NGSS

6.G.A.1

, 6.G.A.2

, 6.G.A.3

+24

Also included in: Fall & Halloween STEM Challenges Activity Bundle

Paper Airplane Challenge STEM Paper Airplanes Contest Airplane Day Competition

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STEM in the Middle

Looking for a high-interest paper airplane STEM activity that brings real-world science and engineering into your classroom? This hands-on challenge is the perfect way to engage students in meaningful learning while strengthening their design, testing, and critical thinking skills. Looking for more STEM Challenges? Click here to get activities for the whole year and SAVE!Inspired by the use of drones to deliver life-saving medical supplies to remote areas, this challenge invites students to tak

4th - 7th

Engineering, General Science, Physical Science

Also included in: Easy STEM Activities Engineering Design Process Worksheets STEM Curriculum STEAM

Paper Chair: Engineering Challenge Project ~ Great STEM Activity!

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Engineering Challenge: Can you create a chair that can hold a stuffed animal using paper and tape? Paper Chair ChallengeMaterials Needed: (per individual, pair, or team)- Copy paper (3-5 sheets per chair) - Ruler - Masking tape - Stuffed animal (small to medium sized) - Scissors 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 c

2nd - 7th

Engineering

Also included in: Personalized STEM Pack #19 - 10 Engineering Challenges

Hour of Code Computer Science STEM Coding Activity Gingerbread House Gifted

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A fun Hour of Code Google Slides activity that introduces students to essential computer science and coding skills while building a digital gingerbread house. Students will explore introductory to intermediate coding concepts as they decode pseudo code (written in a code-like format) and use the algorithms to create their own digital gingerbread house. This activity is a fun and festive way to build problem-solving skills and deepen students’ understanding of how coding works. The preview

4th - 8th

Computer Science - Technology, Engineering

Buoyancy Density Science Lab Boat STEM Activity Challenge Archimedes Principle

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💧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

Also included in: Engineering Design Challenges STEM Projects Buoyancy Light Properties Invention

Tallest Paper Snowman - STEM Engineering Challenge

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Did you know you can do a great STEM challenge with just some copy paper, tape, and a pair of scissors? Can you create the tallest free-standing paper snowman? Materials Needed: (per pair of students or individual)- sheets of white copy paper - assorted colors of construction paper (optional, can also color the copy paper) - tape - scissors -tape measure or ruler STEM Challenges are a way to get your kids thinking and building at the same time! These challenges use minimal materials and can be u

4th - 8th

Engineering

Halloween STEM Activity - Fall Science Activity - Fun Friday Bone Bridge® STEM

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This Bone Bridge® Halloween STEM Activity is an engaging challenge that brings together Halloween STEM, Halloween science, and fun making it perfect for fun Friday activities, fall centers or classroom party alternatives to keep students excited, collaborative, and focused during October. In this challenge, students work in partners or groups to design and build a bridge using skeleton “bones” (cotton swabs, craft sticks, and more). Their goal? To create the longest, strongest, or most stabl

2nd - 8th

Engineering

NGSS

K-2-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-3

, MS-ETS1-2

Also included in: Halloween October Science Fall STEM Activities – Early Finishers STEM Challenges

STEM Bulletin Board A to Z STEAM Posters Back to School Makerspace Crossword

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This makes the perfect back to school bulletin board for STEM! It is appropriate for any grade and can be used as a vocabulary word wall in your STEM lab or makerspace or in a variety of ways: Use one letter from each to make an ABCs of STEM border around your roomCreate a crossword-style display with your favorite inspirational words. There are multiple posters included for most letters. Many of the words also tie nicely into growth mindset - failure in STEM is not only okay, it's expected an

2nd - 12th

Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Robotics

Also included in: STEM Teacher Back to School Engineering Design Process Low Prep Activities

Tennis Ball Tower: Engineering Challenge Project ~ STEM Activity!

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Engineering Challenge: Can your group create the tallest tower that can hold a tennis ball using only straws and tape? Materials: (per pair or group) 25 straws (can be bendy or straight) 40 inches of masking tape Tennis ball Scissors Tape measure 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 yo

2nd - 7th

Engineering

Also included in: Personalized STEM Pack #21 - 10 Challenges

After Winter Break Activity – Winter STEM Sled Challenge (Science, Math, SEL)

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Ease students back into learning after winter break with a high-interest winter STEM challenge that feels fun, collaborative, and purposeful. This hands-on after winter break activity invites kids to design, build, and test sleds while exploring force, motion, friction, and engineering design. It’s an ideal way to reset classroom routines, rebuild collaboration skills, and re-engage students after time away from school. Whether you’re planning back from winter break activities, snow day lesso

2nd - 8th

Engineering, General Science, Other (Math)

NGSS

K-2-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-3

, MS-ETS1-2

Also included in: Day Before Winter Break Activities | Christmas SEL, STEM & Science December Fun

Halloween STEM: Spooky Glow Illusions | Engineering Design Challenge MS 6-9

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The STEAM inquiry Lab

Bring the magic of Halloween into your classroom with this hands-on STEM design challenge! Students will become engineers and designers as they create glow-in-the-dark spooky illusions that appear to float or move using simple materials. This activity combines engineering design thinking, creativity, and problem-solving in a fun, seasonal lesson perfect for middle school science. What’s Included: Step-by-step student instructions Scaffolded guidance following the Engineering Design Process (

5th - 8th

Engineering

NGSS

MS-ETS1-2

, 3-5-ETS1-3

, MS-ETS1-4

Also included in: Halloween Engineering Activity Bundle | 5 Spooky Activities | STEM, Science

October STEM Breaks - A STEM Break for EACH Day!

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STEM breaks are a little different from STEM challenges. They occur over a shorter time period, require less supplies, and are an opportunity for students to try out ideas they may later use in their STEM challenges. In our classroom, STEM breaks are 10-20 minutes long, compared to STEM challenges that are 45-60 minutes long. We do not do STEM breaks every day, instead we try to do 1-2 a week. They are perfect for indoor recess activities, morning soft starts, or times when your kids just need a

3rd - 7th

Engineering

Also included in: Full Year of STEM Breaks - ALL 12 Months of the Year

STEM Bell Ringers Critical Thinking Activity Conversation Starters Warm Ups

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Kickstart your class with engaging bellwork by using these conversation starters! These STEM bell ringers are designed to spark debate and curiosity while encouraging your students thinking critically about science, technology, engineering, and math. This resource includes 70 editable slides filled with thought-provoking discussion questions that will challenge your students to form opinions and explore STEM topics. Perfect for a weekly routine, simply display these STEM bellringers as stude

5th - 12th

Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, General Science

Also included in: STEM Engineering Bell Ringers Discussion Questions Obsolete Technology Bell Work

No Prep End of the Year STEM Activity Paper Airplane Engineering Design Process

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This is the paper airplane STEM activity you are looking for! This low prep paper engineering challenge is EASY to implement and a fun force and motion exploration. ✅ This activity can be used with ANY grade (students will need to be able to fold and crease paper). It's an excellent fine motor skills activity and always produces surprising results. If you are learning about force and motion or measurement, this challenge is perfect for you! ✅ What You'll Get ✅ Challenge PosterDescription and te

2nd - 8th

Engineering, Physics

NGSS

K-2-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-3

, MS-ETS1-2

Also included in: STEM Activities Challenges Spring Engineering Design Process Science Gifted

STEM Posters for the Engineering Design Process Bulletin Board Makerspace Decor

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Get your STEM bulletin board ready to go with this set of Engineering Design Process posters! Choose from color or black and white options. Graphic organizers are also included to be used with any STEM or STEAM challenge. Included PostersThe Engineering Design Process (all parts on one page)ASKIMAGINEPLANCREATEIMPROVESHAREDot Dudes clip art and the term "Dot Dudes" are licensed and used with permission from Sarah Pecorino of Sarah Pecorino Illustration.

K - 12th

Engineering

Also included in: STEM Activities and Challenges for Kindergarten 1st Grade 2nd Grade Fairy Tales

Fun Halloween STEM Activity - Halloween Science - Spider Web STEM Fall Activity

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Engage your students in a thrilling Halloween Science experience with the Spider Web STEM Challenge, Creature Catcher —a perfect activity for October and Fall! In this hands-on challenge, students will work in groups to design and build a device to catch as many "creatures" as possible. Using a criteria and constraints list to guide their designs, students will explore problem-solving, engineering, and the science behind spider webs in a fun, open-ended activity. Not doing Halloween STEM

2nd - 8th

Engineering, General Science

NGSS

K-2-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-3

, MS-ETS1-2

Also included in: Halloween October Science Fall STEM Activities – Early Finishers STEM Challenges

Pioneer STEM Activities Project Based Learning Building Simple Machines Pulley

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Fishyrobb

This is a set of 5 STEM challenges centered around the story of a pioneer family. After watching an introductory “movie trailer” and hearing about the family's travels during the westward expansion, students will read about different parts of the journey. Each one will challenge them to design something to help the family build their new life. Includes 5 different STEM projects: Thirsty Travelers: Design A Water FilterHome Sweet Home: Construct A CabinWhose Territory?: Build A TowerBath Time: S

4th - 7th

Engineering, Physical Science

NGSS

MS-ETS1-2

, MS-PS3-4

, 4-PS3-4

Also included in: 15 STEM Challenge Projects Desert Island Pioneer Winter Science Activities

STEM Educational Booklet: Exploring the Science of Cars

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Bright Minds Create

My 28-page STEM booklet delves into the fascinating world of cars, covering everything from basic mechanics to advanced concepts like aerodynamics and alternative fuels. It provides a holistic view of automotive technology, making it a valuable resource for young learners interested in engineering and technology. 10 Hands-On Experiments: Designed with hands-on learning in mind, each activity in my booklet is interactive and engaging. From building simple model cars to exploring the science behin

1st - 10th

Engineering, Physics, Science

Halloween Science Activity - Ghosts in the Graveyard Fun Friday October STEM

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