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Secret Message Hypothesis Writing Exercise
Challenge your kids to learn how to crack the secret code while they are learning the basics of writing and testing hypotheses. This beginning of the year activity is engaging, educational and fun.
5th - 9th
Basic Principles, Science
Chemistry Dice Bingo
There are four color-coded dice with the element symbols with atomic numbers 1-20. There are an additional four elements that will make it more challenging. There are also 2 sets of four different Bingo cards with element names 1-20 on them. One set is color-coded with the element name the same color as the color-coded dice its�¢ï¿½ï¿½ symbol is on. The second set of cards is black and white. The third type of card is a partial periodic table for the correct placeme
6th - 9th
Basic Principles, Chemistry, General Science
Water Cycle & Weather Patterns Escape Room | Middle School Science
Transform your review of the Water Cycle & Weather Patterns into an unforgettable challenge with this fully editable Science Escape Room! Students work in teams (or individually) to solve 5 puzzles that cover evaporation, condensation, precipitation, cloud types, and interpreting real weather data. Each puzzle unlocks part of the final code—students must crack them all to “escape!” Perfect for middle school Earth science, sub days, stations, or pre-test review. What’s Included 5 student puz
6th - 8th
Basic Principles, Biology, Earth Sciences
Also included in: Science Escape Room Bundle – Engaging Middle School Science Games
Testable questions for scientific method slides: 7 & 8
Do your YEAR 7 or 8 students find writing testable questions for science experiments challenging? These 20 teaching slides are designed to help you teach the concept of testable questions as a part of the scientific model using explicit teaching (gradual release of responsibility model). ✨ Looking for PRIMARY/ELEMENTARY scientific variables resources? click hereWhat’s included in testable questions teaching slides?☑️ 20 easy-to-read slides using accessible fonts and visual supports. ☑️ Answer
7th - 10th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Also included in: Testable questions (for scientific method) no prep lesson BUNDLE: 7 & 8
CTE Health Science Halloween Infection-Control Escape Room
Bring spooky fun to infection control with this Halloween-themed Escape Room! Students work through puzzles, codes, and challenges to break the chain of infection and “save the day.” Perfect for high school health science or CTE classes, this engaging activity reinforces infection control concepts, teamwork, and critical thinking — all while keeping students actively learning. Concepts Reinforced• Chain of infection • Infection prevention strategies • Standard precautions • Healthcare safety
7th - 12th
Basic Principles, Family Consumer Sciences, Health
Genetics Escape Room – Digital & Printable Game
Ready to review genetics in a way your students will never forget? This escape room is packed with 5 engaging challenges that reinforce essential biology concepts like Punnett squares, vocabulary, probability, and genetic disorders—all while building critical thinking and collaboration skills. What’s Included: 5 student-friendly puzzle sets (printable or digital) Google Slides version (editable) Teacher instructions + answer keys Optional Google Form escape route (build-it-yourself) Cover
8th - 10th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
Also included in: Science Escape Room Bundle – Engaging Middle School Science Games
Photosynthesis/Cellular Respiration Escape Room | Science Puzzle Review Activity
Bring energy concepts to life with this highly engaging escape room designed for middle and high school science! Students work through five puzzles that challenge their understanding of photosynthesis, cellular respiration, and energy flow — all while racing to “escape” using clues and codes. What’s Included: 5 printable puzzles (student versions) Matching teacher answer keys Google Slides version (digital option) Teacher instructions (PDF) Promotional graphics for classroom or LMS Puzz
7th - 10th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
Also included in: Science Escape Room Bundle – Engaging Middle School Science Games
Climate Change & Carbon Cycle Escape Room – Science Activity for Middle & High
Bring your climate science lessons to life with this interactive Climate Change & Carbon Cycle Escape Room! Designed for middle and high school students, this engaging activity challenges learners to solve puzzles, crack codes, and apply their understanding of the carbon cycle and human impact on the environment. Perfect for review, test prep, or a fun end-of-unit challenge, this escape room works for in-person, hybrid, or digital classrooms. Students will work collaboratively to complete each
7th - 10th
Basic Principles, Biology, Earth Sciences
Also included in: Science Escape Room Bundle – Engaging Middle School Science Games
Microscopes & Cell Theory Escape Room | Digital & Printable Activity
Bring your cell theory lessons to life with this engaging Microscopes & Cell Theory Escape Room! Perfect for middle school science or introductory high school biology, this interactive activity challenges students with 5 unique puzzles covering microscope parts, cell theory, scientific vocabulary, and more. Students work individually or in teams to solve: Vocabulary Decoder Function vs. Part Identification True or False Trap Microscope Image Match Cell Theory Sort Each puzzle unlocks
7th - 9th
Basic Principles, Biology, Other (Science)
Also included in: Science Escape Room Bundle – Engaging Middle School Science Games
STEM Python Challenge | Grades 4-8 | Variables, Loops, Data Collection, Modeling
Hands‑On Python Coding Lab | Grades 4-8 | Inquiry‑Based STEM Challenge Using Variables, Loops, Data Collection, and Real‑World Scientific Modeling | The Great Gummy Bear Experiment Get ready for an EPIC science-meets-coding adventure! This highly engaging and interactive lab is perfect for 4th-8th grade students, blending hands-on science with fun coding challenges. Students will explore osmosis using gummy bears and different liquids while enhancing their programming skills in C# or Python!
4th - 8th
Applied Math, Basic Principles, Computer Science - Technology
5th & 6th Grade NGSS Science Curriculum: Experimental Design & STEM Challenges
Whether you are teaching Science in a classroom, homeschool, or distance learning setting, this BUNDLE resource includes 7 full lessons, 2 STEM challenges, and a Unit Assessment, all containing everything a student and teacher need to learn about Scientific Investigation and Experimental Design at the 5th and 6th Grade level. With the key points highlighted and graphics used to support the information presented, the PowerPoints are a great tool for classroom teaching, and can easily be uploade
5th - 6th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+4
Gingerbread House STEM Challenge - Christmas STEM Activity & Engineering Design
Looking for a Christmas STEM challenge that actually keeps students engaged? The Gingerbread House STEM Challenge is a festive, hands-on Christmas STEM activity designed for grades 5–8 that helps students apply the engineering design process in a fun, meaningful way. Students design, build, and test gingerbread houses while working through real engineering constraints—without extra planning or prep for you. With ready-to-use materials, NGSS alignment, and exciting hands-on testing, this ginger
5th - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
+1
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
Squishy Showdown | STEM Challenge | End of Year Activity | Grades 4-8
Students test, compare, and rank squishy toys using real data — then design their own. 8 pages: student packet + teacher guide + rubric. Low prep, high engagement. Just print and go! Your students are ALREADY obsessed with squishies. Now they'll use them for STEM. The Squishy Showdown turns squishy toys into a hands-on engineering challenge. Students work in teams as product testers — scoring squishies across four categories, analyzing data, choosing a winner backed by evidence, and designing th
4th - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering, General Science
CCSS, NGSS
4.MD.A.1
, 5.MD.A.1
, 6.SP.A.1
+16
Paper Airplane Scientific Method Lab STEM Challenge Force & Motion 5th 6th 7th
Looking for a paper airplane scientific method lab that turns a simple classroom favorite into a meaningful science lab? This paper airplane challenge gives students a hands-on way to design, build, test, and improve paper airplanes while practicing the scientific method, exploring force and motion, and learning basic flight concepts. In this low-prep paper airplane scientific method lab, students don’t just fold and fly paper airplanes. They ask a testable question, write a hypothesis, identi
5th - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Physics
STEM Challenges & Competitions TRASHKETBALL Science Game - No Prep Grade 5
Let’s score points with Trashketball!Trashketball is a No Prep Science game where students take shots to score points based on how quickly they answered the questions correctly! The game is playable with the whole class together, or you can play it as small groups. There are 20 questions and answers included. This version is Elementary Science, Grade 5, STEM Challenges & Competitions It is a digital resource, no printouts required. How It Works: The game runs in PowerPoint, and you can edit the
4th - 6th
Basic Principles, General Science
Paper Helicopter STEM Challenge: Sub Plan Ready
In this hands-on STEM challenge, students will design, build, test, and redesign a paper helicopter to maximize fall time using air resistance. Perfect for teaching gravity, forces, and the engineering design process (EDP), this resource also includes a full substitute plan — so you can run the lesson even if you’re not there. What’s IncludedComplete 45–60 minute lesson plan with timelineSubstitute Quick-Start guide – print & goStudent worksheets (Pre-Activity, Design, Data, Debrief, Extension
5th - 9th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Other (Science)
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Also included in: 5-Day Emergency STEM Sub Plans or Activities Project Bundle
Solar Oven STEM Challenge Project: Cook with the Sun!
Ignite your students' passion for STEM with this comprehensive, hands-on Solar Oven Project! This all-in-one resource is designed to guide your students through the entire process of designing, building, testing, and reflecting on their own functional solar oven. Perfect for units on heat transfer, renewable energy, or Earth Day, this project promotes critical thinking, collaboration, and real-world application of scientific concepts. Students will love the challenge of cooking a delicious s'mor
6th - 10th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Physical Science
NGSS
MS-PS3-3
, MS-PS3-5
Also included in: STEM Engineering Design Challenges Bundle | 6 Hands-On Projects
Pringle Chip Engineering Design Challenge- EDITABLE
This is a version of the popular "Send a Pringle chip through the mail" challenge. Directions, rules, data and observation sheet and teacher tips are included.
This is now included in a BUNDLE at a great value! Check it out!
STEM Challenge Bundle Grades 5-7: Moon Lander, Catapult, Rocket, Flinker, & more
4th - 7th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
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
Mission: Build a Bottle Rocket - A Hands-On STEM Design Challenge
Students learn how to work together to design and build a bottle rocket using 2-liter bottles. This is a hands-on activity that teaches them how to use the design process while learning about Newton's Laws. Engage your students in an unforgettable, hands-on STEM experience! In this project, student pairs will become aerospace engineers, tasked with designing, building, and launching a bottle rocket that safely transports a fragile "astronaut" (a raw egg). This comprehensive, multi-day project g
6th - 9th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Physical Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
+1
Also included in: STEM Engineering Design Challenges Bundle | 6 Hands-On Projects
Spring Circuit Stem Challenge
Paper circuitry is an AMAZING ways for students to practice their STEM (STEAM) skills and circuit projects are great additions to any Makerspace. This EDITABLE DOCUMENT provides a template, material list, content background, and step-by-step instructions to create a Daisy Circuit (series) project with LED lights. The project includes instructional objectives, background information and guided instruction with a template that allows students to guide themselves through this amazing project.
3rd - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering, General Science
Lesson 6 - THE GENETIC CODE
In Lesson #6, The Genetic Code, of the Doctor Science Series: Volume Three - HEREDITY AND GENETICS (Grades 3 - 8), students will be able to to describe the basic structural components of a DNA macromolecule. They will construct a paper model of a small section of a DNA molecule and be able to explain how it duplicates itself.
Like all lessons of this series, this folder includes a teacher’s preparation guide complete with ...
* clearly defined lesson expectations ...
* easily explainable b
3rd - 8th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
Haunted Swamp STEM Lab Investigation: Halloween Water Filtration Challenge
A mysterious toxic spill has cursed the Haunted Swamp! Your class of scientists has been summoned by the local town council to design and build a filtration system that can rescue the swamp’s ghostly residents before Halloween night. Each team must engineer, test, and optimize a filter that clears “swamp sludge” (murky dyed water) while keeping costs low and efficiency high. Bring spooky season into environmental engineering! In this hands-on STEM challenge, teams design and refine a gravity fil
6th - 10th
Basic Principles, Physical Science, Physics
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-PS2-2
, MS-ETS1-1
+1
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