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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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Smart Chick

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

Apple Bobbing STEM Style

Created by

Megan Fleming

Apple Bobbing is a longstanding age old tradition that is no longer so popular due to GERMS and changes in society. We can transform this traditional pastime to create a challenging, rigorous, STEM CHALLENGE that will engage your students. Critical thinking and creativity will explode in this fun fall challenge! In this Google Drive shared file, you will receive: Lesson Plan & Teacher Preparation Guide - including NJSLS Computer Science & Design Thinking Standards9 Page Slide Deck Introduction

4th - 7th

Engineering, Science

NGSS

MS-ETS1-2

, 3-5-ETS1-3

, MS-ETS1-4

Card Tower STEM Challenge Mini Bundle

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Bring hands-on engineering fun to your classroom with this Card Towers STEM Challenge! Students use index cards and limited tape to design and build towers for height and stability while practicing teamwork, problem-solving, and perseverance. Run it as a quick 20–30 minute STEM activity or extend with included extensions, data analysis, and writing connections for deeper learning. ✅ What’s Included2 Complete STEM Challenges:• Anytime Tower Challenge• Valentine’s Day “Cards in the Clouds” Ch

2nd - 8th

Engineering

NGSS

K-2-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-3

, MS-ETS1-2

Tennis Ball Tower: Engineering Challenge Project ~ STEM Activity!

Created by

Smart Chick

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

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

Apple STEM Activity for Fun Friday, Apple Day or Week, Fall STEM Science Centers

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This Apples Aloft tower challenge is the perfect apple activity for Fun Friday activities, apple day, or your fall apple science and apple math lessons. With an emphasis on collaboration, problem-solving, and STEM skills, this NGSS-aligned fall STEM activity invites students to design and build the tallest possible tower to support an apple, using only simple materials. It’s perfect for your apple unit, fall centers, or to kick off fall science and STEM rotations. ➡️ Challenge Overview:St

2nd - 8th

Engineering

NGSS

K-2-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-3

, MS-ETS1-2

Also included in: STEM Team Building Activities First Day of School - Beginning of Year Science

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

First Week of School Science Back to School STEM Activity First Day Teamwork Fun

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Looking for back to school STEM activities for the first week of school that combine hands-on engineering with critical thinking and team-building? The Apples Afar Cantilever STEM Challenge is a student favorite for the first day of school or fall-themed science units. This collaborative activity tasks students with designing and building a cantilever to suspend an apple as far from the edge of a desk as possible. It’s an engaging way to introduce the engineering design process, encourage

2nd - 8th

Basic Principles, Engineering, Social Emotional Learning

NGSS

K-2-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-3

, MS-ETS1-2

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

Pattern Blocks STEM Bins® Speed Builds STEM Activities - Puzzle Cards

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Pattern Blocks STEM Bins® Speed Builds STEM Activities are ideal for hands-on Morning Work, Fast Finishers, Centers, Enrichment, Team Building, and more!Pattern Blocks puzzle cards in two difficulty levels are provided: “Build it Flat” and “Build it Up” to accommodate a range of learning levels. "Build it Flat” cards are recommended for Pre-K-2nd Grade and "Build it Up” cards are recommended for advanced 1st Grade-5th Grade. There are 12 cards provided per difficulty level for a total of 24 ca

PreK - 6th

Engineering, Math

Also included in: STEM Bins® Speed Builds BUNDLE STEM Activities: Morning Work Tubs Fast Finishers

Mini Cups STEM Bins® Speed Builds STEM Activities: Cup Stacking Cup Towers

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Brainy and Brilliant Boutique

Mini Cups STEM Bins® Speed Builds STEM Activities are ideal for hands-on Morning Work, Fast Finishers, Centers, Enrichment, Team Building, and more!Mini Cups puzzle cards in two difficulty levels are provided: “Build it Flat” and “Build it Up” to accommodate a range of learning levels. "Build it Flat” cards are recommended for Pre-K-2nd Grade and "Build it Up” cards are recommended for advanced 1st Grade-5th Grade. There are 12 cards provided per difficulty level for a total of 24 cards.Lookin

PreK - 6th

Engineering, Math

Also included in: STEM Bins® Speed Builds BUNDLE STEM Activities: Morning Work Tubs Fast Finishers

Cardboard Arcade STEM Project Cardboard Engineering Caine's 4th-8th grade Gifted

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STEM Cardboard Arcade Project | PBL | Simple Machines | Caine’s Arcade Inspired Looking for a high-engagement STEM project that blends engineering, creativity, collaboration, and real-world problem solving? Inspired by Caine’s Arcade, this Cardboard Arcade Project-Based Learning (PBL) unit challenges students to design and build their own cardboard arcade or carnival game using at least one simple machine! Perfect for STEM classrooms, gifted and talented programs, summer school, or any

3rd - 6th

Engineering

Also included in: 3rd-6th Grade STEM Units Mini Golf, Marble Maze, and Cardboard Arcade PBL Gifted

Base Ten Blocks STEM Bins® Speed Builds STEM Activities - Puzzle Cards

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Base Ten Blocks STEM Bins® Speed Builds STEM Activities are ideal for hands-on Morning Work, Fast Finishers, Centers, Enrichment, Team Building, and more!Base Ten Blocks puzzle cards in two difficulty levels are provided: “Build it Flat” and “Build it Up” to accommodate a range of learning levels. "Build it Flat” cards are recommended for Pre-K-2nd Grade and "Build it Up” cards are recommended for advanced 1st Grade-5th Grade. There are 12 cards provided per difficulty level for a total of 24

PreK - 6th

Engineering, Math

Also included in: STEM Bins® Speed Builds BUNDLE STEM Activities: Morning Work Tubs Fast Finishers

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

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Engage your students in spooky science this October with the Ghosts in the Graveyard® STEM Challenge! In this Halloween science activity, students design and test a pulley system that transports cotton ball “ghosts” through a haunted graveyard. It’s hands-on, collaborative, and perfect for grades 2–8. If you’re not planning Halloween-themed STEM this year, no worries! A bonus “Grapes in the Vineyard” version is included so you can run this pulley challenge any time of year.Halloween STEM Activ

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

Math Activity Engineering Design Process Career Pi Day Area of Circle STEM STEAM

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This math STEM activity with a career focus (packaging engineer) is perfect for Pi Day or any time! In this hands-on paper engineering and math challenge, students will be packaging engineers for the day as they determine the best arrangement for a set of circles in the various packages! This 2D STEM challenge is a scaled-down, paper version of what real packaging engineers must accomplish with 3D objects and products. This activity ties in well to Pi Day because the objects are all circles! In

2nd - 12th

Applied Math, Engineering

CCSS

4.MD.A.3

, 6.RP.A.1

, 6.RP.A.3

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

Building Bricks LEGO Compatible STEM Bins® Speed Builds STEM Activities

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