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STEM Activities Challenge Projects Team Building Engineering Design Process
If your students enjoy doing STEM or STEAM activities, they will LOVE this set of 5 fully-planned out challenges! All five themed STEM challenges center around the story of a shipwrecked traveler stranded on a deserted island. After watching an introductory “movie trailer” and hearing the story of the shipwreck, students will read five of the traveler's diary entries. Each entry will challenge them to design and build something to help him survive and get back to civilization! These STEM chall
4th - 7th
Engineering, Physical Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in:Â 15 STEM Challenge Projects Desert Island Pioneer Winter Science Activities
Pioneer STEM Activities Project Based Learning Building Simple Machines Pulley
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
 +5
Also included in:Â 15 STEM Challenge Projects Desert Island Pioneer Winter Science Activities
100th Day of School Activities STEM Challenge Project Spaghetti Tower & Reading
Are you ready for the 100th Day of School? STEM challenge activities are so much fun. But, finding the time to incorporate design challenges into your curriculum can be difficult. This 100th Day of School Spaghetti Tower Challenge is part of the STEM with CLOSE READING series. It seamlessly allows you to tie together the curriculum by including a high interest close reading passage and assessment that pair perfectly with the fun engineering design challenge. Integrating ELA into your STEM c
3rd - 6th
Close Reading, Engineering
Ancient Rome Activities STEM Projects Windmill Solar Oven Engineering Design
This is a set of 5 different activities centered around the story of a slave living in ancient Rome. After hearing the opening storyline, students will read 5 of the slave's diary entries. Each one will challenge them to design something that will help him earn his freedom and become a Roman citizen. STEM Challenges in this pack:Road Trip: Design a TrunkFood for Thought: Create a Fishing NetCatch a Breeze: Windmill ChallengeNow We're Cooking: Construct a Solar OvenWater, Water Everywhere: Build
4th - 7th
Engineering, Physical Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 4-PS3-4
, 3-5-ETS1-3
 +8
Also included in:Â Force & Motion STEM Activity BUNDLE 15 Projects + STEM Rubric Space Rome
Marshmallow Toothpick STEM Challenge Earthquake STEM End of Year Earth Science
Looking for a high-impact earthquake STEM activity that’s hands-on, meaningful, and fun? This marshmallow toothpick STEM challenge encourages students to step into the shoes of structural engineers and explore how buildings can be designed to withstand powerful earthquakes. Looking for more STEM Challenges? Click here to get activities for the whole year and SAVE!In this engaging engineering challenge, students will build a model of an earthquake-proof building using only marshmallows and toot
4th - 7th
Earth Sciences, Engineering
Winter STEM Activity Snowman STEM Activities Challenge STEM Winter with Reading
Are you looking for fun after winter break activities? 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 during the winter months or any day of the year, this Marshmallow Snowman 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 engineer
3rd - 6th
Close Reading, Engineering, Science
Halloween STEM Activity: Candy Grabber STEM Activity
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:Â Fall & Halloween STEM Challenges Activity Bundle
Thanksgiving STEM November STEM Challenges with Close Reading
November STEM and Thanksgiving STEM challenge activities are so much fun. But, finding the time to incorporate design challenges into your curriculum can be difficult. The November STEM Design Challenge COLLECTION is part of the STEM with CLOSE READING series. Included you will receive FOUR OF MY BEST SELLING STEM CHALLENGES that will seamlessly allow you to tie together the curriculum by giving you rigorous text dependent questions that go with high interest nonfiction reading passages
3rd - 6th
Close Reading, Engineering
Also included in:Â Thanksgiving Activities Bundle November Math Reading Thanksgiving Puzzles
December STEM with Christmas STEM Activities and Challenges and Close Reading
December STEM and Christmas STEM challenge activities are so much fun. But, finding the time to incorporate design challenges into your curriculum can be difficult. The DECEMBER STEM Design Challenge COLLECTION is part of the STEM with CLOSE READING series. Included you will receive FOUR OF MY BEST SELLING STEM CHALLENGES that will seamlessly allow you to tie together the curriculum by giving you rigorous text dependent questions that go with high interest nonfiction reading passages tha
3rd - 6th
Close Reading, Engineering
Thanksgiving STEM Parade Balloon Challenge use with Balloons Over Broadway
Are you looking for fun Thanksgiving STEM challenges to use in your classroom this November? 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 any day of the year, this Parade Balloon 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 eng
3rd - 6th
Close Reading, Engineering
Paper Airplane Challenge STEM Paper Airplanes Contest Airplane Day Competition
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
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
Exploring Space and NASA Virtual Field Trip Astronomy Activity Digital Resource
Bring the excitement of space exploration right into your classroom with this interactive digital resource! Perfect for upper elementary and middle school, this virtual field trip takes students on an amazing journey to space and NASA sites through 2 digital choice boards and 10 open-ended writing and discussion slides designed for reflection and comprehension. Topics and Activities include:Training to become an AstronautExploring Newton's Laws of Motion in spaceTour of the International Space S
4th - 7th
Astronomy, Engineering, Science
Prehistoric Life STEM Activities Survival Challenge Team Building Projects
This is a set of 5 different STEM challenges centered around the story of a clan of prehistoric humans living during the stone age. After watching the "movie trailer" and hearing the opening storyline, students will read 5 diary entries, each written from the perspective of a different clan member. Each one will challenge them to design something that will help the clan survive on their journey to find a new cave. STEM challenges included in this pack: The Medicine Woman: Design a Digging ToolT
4th - 7th
Engineering, Physical Science
Also included in:Â Force & Motion STEM Activity BUNDLE 15 Projects + STEM Rubric Space Rome
September STEM Activities and Challenges with Close Reading Passages
September STEM and Fall STEM challenge activities are so much fun. But, finding the time to incorporate design challenges into your curriculum can be difficult. The SEPTEMBER STEM Design Challenge COLLECTION is part of the STEM with CLOSE READING series. Included you will receive FOUR OF MY BEST SELLING STEM CHALLENGES that will seamlessly allow you to tie together the curriculum by giving you rigorous text dependent questions that go with high interest nonfiction reading passages that p
3rd - 6th
Close Reading, Engineering, Science
CCSS
RI.4.1
, RI.4.2
, RI.4.3
 +17
July STEM Activities and Challenges Fun Summer STEM with Close Reading
July and Summer STEM challenge activities are so much fun. But, finding the time to incorporate design challenges into your curriculum can be difficult. The JULY STEM Design Challenge COLLECTION is part of the STEM with CLOSE READING series. Included you will receive FOUR OF MY BEST SELLING STEM CHALLENGES that will seamlessly allow you to tie together the curriculum by giving you rigorous text dependent questions that go with high interest nonfiction reading passages that perfectly comp
3rd - 6th
Close Reading, Engineering, Science
Pipe Cleaner Tower STEM Design Challenge with Close Reading
STEM challenge activities are so much fun. But, finding the time to incorporate design challenges into your curriculum can be difficult. You will LOVE this Pipe Cleaner Tower Challenge! It is part of the STEM with CLOSE READING series and it seamlessly allows you to tie together the curriculum by including a high interest close reading passage and assessment that pair perfectly with the fun engineering design challenge. Integrating ELA into your STEM challenges has never been easier or more r
2nd - 7th
Close Reading, Engineering, Science
Lighthouse STEM Activities Lighthouse STEM Design 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. You will love how easy it is to incorporate this Lighthouse Design Challenge and CLOSE READING passage into your classroom. It seamlessly allows you to tie together the curriculum by including a high interest close reading passage and assessment that pair perfectly with the fun engineering design challenge. Integrating ELA into your STEM challenges has nev
3rd - 6th
Close Reading, Engineering, Science
Design an Alien UFO STEM Design Challenge Alien Spacecraft STEM Project
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 any day of the year, this Alien UFO or Design an Alien Spacecraft 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 challenge
2nd - 6th
Close Reading, Engineering, Science
Golden Gate Bridge STEM Challenge with Close Reading American Landmarks STEM
STEM challenge activities can be such a fun way to learn about American or U.S. Landmarks! But, we all know that finding the time to incorporate design challenges into your curriculum can be a challenge. This Golden Gate Bridge Design Challenge is part of the STEM ACROSS AMERICA with CLOSE READING series. It seamlessly allows you to tie together the curriculum by including a high interest close reading passage and assessment that pair perfectly with the fun engineering design challenge. Int
3rd - 6th
Close Reading, Engineering, Social Studies
CCSS
RI.3.1
, RI.3.2
, RI.3.4
 +9
Christmas STEM Activities Straw Christmas Tree STEM Challenge with Close Reading
Are you looking for fun Christmas STEM challenges for your classroom this December? 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 December or any day of the year, this Straw Christmas Tree 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
3rd - 6th
Close Reading, Engineering
Chain Reaction Mechanical Energy Transfer Activity Science End of Year Activity
Looking for an exciting way to explore energy transformations and gravitational potential energy with your students? This hands-on chain reaction STEM challenge invites students to engineer a bug-trapping Rube Goldberg-style machine using everyday materials—and a whole lot of creativity! Looking for more middle school STEM challenges? Grab the bundle and SAVE!In this engaging project, students apply their understanding of the engineering design process, forces, and energy as they work in tea
4th - 7th
Engineering, General Science, Physical Science
Christmas STEM Activities Funky Christmas Ornament STEM Design Challenge
Are you looking for fun Christmas STEM challenges to do in your classroom this December? 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 any day of the year, this Funky Christmas Ornament 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 f
3rd - 6th
Close Reading, Engineering
Human Impact on the Environment Project Design a Shoe Earth Day STEAM
Looking for a powerful way to combine creativity, environmental awareness, and engineering? This human impacts on the environment project challenges students to rethink waste and pollution through the lens of sustainable fashion. It’s a perfect fit for your Earth Day STEAM plans or an engaging end-of-year STEAM activity that blends science, design, and real-world problem solving. Looking for more STEM Challenges? Click here to get activities for the whole year and SAVE!In this project, students
5th - 8th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Environment
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