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Bone Bridge® Halloween STEM Science Activity for October Science & Fun Friday
The Bone Bridge® Halloween STEM Challenge blends engineering, creativity, and collaboration as students design and test skeleton bones bridges using simple materials. Kick off October science with a spooky, hands-on Fall STEM Challenge! Perfect for Halloween science, Fun Friday activities, early finishers, or anytime you need an engaging October STEM activity. Activity OverviewStudents work in partners or teams against a criteria & constraints list to engineer bone bridges that maximize
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Build a Spaghetti and Marshmallow Tower (STEM) Activity
I have used this activity several times with great success. I usually use this activity as an introduction to science units on structures and building. The discussion questions are a great way to assess students' prior knowledge. Additionally, this activity is ideal for practising practical money skills
Task: to build the tallest tower you can with only spaghetti and marshmallows
Rules: Each group can only spend $400. One piece of spaghetti costs $5 and each marshmallow is $10. Spend wisely! Y
4th - 10th
Engineering, Math, Science
STEM and STEAM Posters - Classroom Decor
Use these bright ideas posters in your makerspace or anywhere in your classroom decor to display the engineering design process and the eight multiple intelligences. Interested in other BRIGHT IDEAS decor accessories? Check out the BUNDLE here.Connect with me on social media!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecreativeclassroom/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCreativeClassroom/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ashlyn1214/Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecr8tiveclasBlog: https:/
PreK - 6th
Engineering, Science
Also included in: Bright Ideas Classroom Decor Bundle
STEM, Science, & Math End of the Year Activities BUNDLE | 3rd 4th 5th Grade
Are you looking for engaging and entertaining end-of-the-year science, STEM, and math activities to end the year on a high note? Look no further! This comprehensive bundle offers 3 weeks of activities that will provide a fun way to wrap up the year and reinforce key concepts and skills. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make the end of the year a memorable and enriching experience for your students! There’s a nice mix of activities, from an outdoor scavenger hunt to building a parachute,
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Math, Science
Magnets and Electricity Unit Activities | Printable & Digital | Immersive Reader
About this ProductThis product includes more than 29 activities essential to a magnets and electricity unit. The activities in this product are differentiated for grades 3-5 and 6-8 requiring science process and critical thinking skills. It meet most state science standards and NGSS while making appropriate math and ELA CCSS. Answer Key included. Important Considerations• Consider the Magnets and Electricity Unit Bundle for additional resources • Check out additional Unit Activities to enha
3rd - 9th
Engineering, Physical Science, Physics
NGSS
3-PS2-3
, MS-PS2-3
, MS-PS2-5
+1
STEM Engineering Challenge Novel Pack ~ The One and Only Ivan, by K. Applegate
What teacher doesn't love to use novels in the classroom?
As a STEM coordinator, I am always looking for creative ways for teachers to integrate STEM engineering and design challenges into their classroom activities. I decided to work on creating STEM Engineering Challenge Packs for some beloved novels.
This STEM Challenge Pack is based on the book, "The One and Only Ivan", by Katherine Applegate. There are five challenges included in this pack:
Ivan’s Wooden Crate Challenge
Elephant Trunk
4th - 6th
Engineering, Literature, Reading
June STEM Activities and Summer STEM Challenges with Reading Passages
June and Summer STEM as well as End of the Years STEM challenge activities are so much fun. But, finding the time to incorporate design challenges into your curriculum can be difficult. The JUNE 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 rea
3rd - 6th
Close Reading, Engineering, Science
Sphero Mini Golf: Design, Build, and Code Your Own Course!
**Updated 05/03/23 with larger card size variation as well as full-sized slides for projection. This card set guides students through the process of creating a mini golf hole, with specific criteria and constraints to follow. Students will then use the Sphero Edu app to program their robot ball to navigate the course they've created. Along the way, they'll learn valuable coding and problem-solving skills. To complete this challenge, students will need butcher paper, construction paper or markers
3rd - 12th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
Also included in: Sphero Bundle 2
Fidget Spinner STEM Challenge Force and Motion Inertia Angular Momentum
Dive into this hands-on force and motion, inertia, and angular momentum activity as students learn about the science of spinning and then use that information to plan out a design and execute the creation of their very own spinner. This STEM activity guides students through the engineering design process to develop their own fidget spinners. Students will test and improve their designs based on findings. You may choose simple spinner (to spin on a flat surface, essentially a spinning top) or
3rd - 8th
Engineering
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+4
Sled STEM Challenge Low Prep Friction Force and Motion STEM Activity Winter
In this force and motion STEM challenge, students will use the engineering design process to create a fast or s l o w sled. If you are studying force and motion or how friction can affect force and motion, this challenge is the perfect low-prep hands-on activity! *If you would like to make this into a holiday or Christmas challenge, you can call it Santa's sleigh! All other design criteria are the same. Students can even draw and color a "Santa" of their own to put on their sleigh. You will
1st - 10th
Engineering
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+4
STEM Engineering and Critical Thinking Challenge
STEM: Stem Engineering- Problem Solving- Meet Wendell...the Accidental Adventurer. At the beginning of the year, engage your students in learning by having them participate in this hands-on science/engineering problem solving challenge. This is an amazing Back to School activity for team building and collaboration. Also such a great STEM activity to foster critical thinking skills! Your kids will love STEM activities from now on! ****Be sure to download the FREE digital picture book that started
3rd - 7th
Engineering, Science
Summer Fun - Conductors Insulators - End of Year Science & Summer STEM Activity
Looking for a hands-on end of the year science activity or end of year STEM activity to engage your students through the last day of school? The Keep it Cool / Make it Melt conductors and insulators STEM activity combines creativity, problem-solving, and real-world science as kids explore conductors and insulators in a fun and interactive way. This challenge is a great fit for end of year science activities, end of year STEM activities , last day of school or last week of school activities, a
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
STEM Project: Catapult Kinetic and Potential Energy
Kinetic Potential Energy This STEM project is an engineering project that incorporates both math and science (kinetic and potential energy) concepts. It will span over a four day period. My students completed this project after a mini-unit on potential energy and kinetic energy. Students also changed one variable on their catapult at a time and took data on that change to see which change was the best for their catapult. For example, the angle that the catapult was pulled back was a variable. St
5th - 8th
Engineering, Physical Science, Science
Plant STEM Activity - Parts of a Plant Life Cycle Plant Adaptations & Functions
Looking for an engaging way to teach plant life cycles, parts of a plant, needs, plant adaptations, functions, cells, photosynthesis, and/or genetics & heredity? This hands-on Plant STEM Activity is perfect for students in grades 2–8 to explore plant science concepts while fostering creativity and problem-solving skills. Whether for spring lessons, Earth Day, or anytime during the year, this activity inspires students to design and build their own unique plant with never-before-seen ada
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Middle School STEM Challenge Roller Coaster Energy & Motion Activity 6-8
⭐ NGSS Aligned STEM Lab | Printable, Digital, & Fully Editable | Updated for 2026Engage your students with this high-interest STEM Engineering activity challenge where they explore gravitational potential energy, kinetic energy, and the laws of motion. In this hands-on lab, students design and build a Marble Roller Coaster using foam pool noodles to achieve three consecutive successful runs. It is the perfect addition to any Middle School Physical Science, Forces and Motion, or Energy unit.
6th - 8th
Engineering, Physical Science, Science
NGSS
MS-PS3-2
, MS-PS2-2
, MS-ETS1-1
+2
Criteria and Constraints Rubber Band Car STEM Activity & Engineering Design
Bring force and motion to life with this rubber band car STEM activity! Students use the engineering design process to plan, build, test, and redesign a working car while exploring potential and kinetic energy, criteria and constraints, and energy transfer. Perfect for middle school science or STEM challenges, this hands-on project encourages problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration—no fancy materials required! ✅ This STEM Engineering Unit Includes:Phenomena⚡Engineering Design Proce
5th - 8th
Engineering, Physical Science, Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-PS3-5
, MS-ETS1-3
Electricity: Ohm's Law & Other Basic Electrical Circuit Math Problems + Solution
Science and math go hand in hand! A set of four “Electricity Shockers” reinforce basic algebra skills while students learn about electrical relationships. Students manipulate the following formulas to solve electrical problems: I=Q/t; V=IR; V=E/Q; P=E/t; and P=IV. Questions become slightly more difficult as they progress. Answers provided at the bottom of each page so students may quickly check if they are on the right track. Complete solutions showing all the mathematical steps involved inc
8th - 11th, Adult Education
Engineering, Physics, Science
CCSS, NGSS
HSA-CED.A.4
, RST.6-8.4
, RST.9-10.4
+5
End of Year - Science of Water Slides - STEM Challenge & Unit - Teambuilding
Are you ready for some fun?! I love finding the wonder of science concepts in everyday activities that are exciting for students to explore. My “Science of” series does just that. In this edition, students explore the science of water slides. This activity could last a few days or could be expanded on as the core phenomena of an entire unit. Imagine “sliding into summer” with a content-rich activity like this… or perhaps this could be a exciting way for students to “dive into a new school year!”
4th - 6th
Engineering, Physical Science, Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+6
NGSS MIDDLE SCHOOL Standards Poster and Bulletin Board Set
This poster set, available in three styles, will display your MIDDLE SCHOOL Disciplinary Core Ideas, Crosscutting Concepts, and Science and Engineering Practices with style. With a total of 30 posters per style, you'll love the engaging bulletin board you can create! Change out your posters with each unit so students can easily visualize their focus standards. Individual performance expectations are NOT provided in this file, but the overarching DCIs, as well as all CCCs and SEPs are. This set
6th - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Science
Middle School STEM Challenge: Hoop Glider Lift & Flight Forces Activity | 6-8
⭐ NGSS Aligned STEM Lab | Printable, Digital, & Fully Editable | Updated for 2026Engage your students with this high-interest STEM Engineering activity challenge where they explore static electricity and electric forces. In this hands-on lab, students use a charged balloon to move a soda can without touching it, investigating how electric forces act at a distance. It is the perfect addition to any Middle School Physical Science or Forces and Interactions unit. Designed specifically for 6th
6th - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Physical Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-PS2-2
, MS-ETS1-1
+2
Kite Activity Spring STEM Challenge - Wind Energy & Gravity - March April May
Looking for a high-engagement Spring STEM activity that gets students thinking and moving? This Kite STEM Challenge is the perfect hands-on way to explore wind energy and gravity while building critical thinking skills in grades 2–5. Students will love designing and testing their own kites in this exciting spring STEM activity! What’s Included:Teacher notes with easy implementation tips STEM challenge cards with clear student directions Suggested materials list (plastic bags, wooden skewers, str
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Science
Also included in: Spring STEM Activities and Challenges BUNDLE | March April May Projects
Middle School STEM Challenge: Foil Boat Buoyancy & Density Activity | 6-8
⭐ NGSS Aligned STEM Lab | Printable, Digital, & Fully Editable | Updated for 2026Engage your students with this high-interest STEM Engineering activity challenge where they explore buoyancy, displacement, and balanced forces. In this hands-on lab, students design and build an Aluminum Foil Boat to test how much weight it can hold before sinking. It is the perfect addition to any Middle School Physical Science, Forces and Motion, or Properties of Matter unit. Designed specifically for 6th g
6th - 8th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-PS2-2
, MS-ETS1-1
+1
Forces and Motion Unit Activities | Printable & Digital | Immersive Reader
About this ProductThis product includes more than 32 activities for a complete unit on forces and motion. The activities in this product are differentiated for grades 3-5 and 6-8 requiring science process and critical thinking skills. It meet most state science standards and NGSS while making appropriate math and ELA CCSS connections. Answer Key included. Important Considerations• Consider the Forces and Motion Unit Bundle for additional resources • Check out additional Unit Activities to en
3rd - 9th
Engineering, Physical Science, Physics
NGSS
3-PS2-1
, MS-PS2-4
, 3-PS2-2
+3
5th Grade Science: Shadow Length and Direction NGSS 5-ESS1-2 Aligned Lesson
5th Grade Science: Shadow Length and Direction NGSS 5-ESS1-2 Aligned Lesson You don't have to go outside to teach about shadows. With PowerPoint presentations, a video, hands-on lab exercises, and an explanatory reading passage, students will discover how shadows change in direction and size during the day in their classroom. This Project provides two instructional PowerPoint presentations to set up and perform this experiment. Teachers will only need to duplicate forms and supply scissors, g
4th - 8th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Science
CCSS, NGSS
5.G.A.2
, MP2
, MP4
+1
Also included in: NGSS Fifth Grade Science Curriculum Bundle | Phenomena-Based Lessons!
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