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Intro to Coding with Scratch Jr STEM Ana's Smart Move ISTE Digital Explorers
Elementary STEM teachers—meet your ready-to-teach coding + science lesson for grades 1–5. This Scratch Jr introductory STEM activity blends computational thinking with NGSS-friendly science topics like pollination, erosion, plant growth, the water cycle, and food chains. Perfect for elementary STEM labs, media centers, and classroom tech blocks, it builds coding skills while helping students communicate scientific ideas clearly. How It Works:Students plan a simple animation in Scratch Jr to
1st - 5th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Instructional Technology
Bird Feeder Builder | Animal Needs Engineering Design Challenge for K–2
Can you design a bird feeder that holds food and lets birds land on it? In this real-world engineering design challenge, students build a bird feeder using simple materials, then hang it outside to test whether birds actually use it! Children learn that engineers design things to solve real problems, even for animals. Includes an introductory page connecting to real-world engineering design for wildlife, step-by-step building instructions, a student recording sheet for design plans and observati
K - 2nd
Biology, Engineering, Writing
CCSS, NGSS
W.K.1
, W.1.1
, W.1.2
+13
Strong or Weak? Paper Bridge Engineering Challenge | STEM Design Activity K–2
an you make a single sheet of paper strong enough to hold a toy? In this exciting engineering design challenge, students discover that changing the shape of a material can change how strong it is. Children experiment with folding, rolling, and bending paper to create a bridge between two supports that can hold weight. Includes an introductory page with a real-world connection to bridge engineering, step-by-step design and testing instructions, a student recording sheet for sketching designs and
K - 2nd
Basic Principles, Engineering, Other (ELA)
CCSS, NGSS
K.CC.A.1
, K.CC.A.2
, K.CC.A.3
+11
Light Explorations | Color & Light Show STEM Activity for K–2
Can you create a light show on the wall using colors and light? In this creative science activity, students use a flashlight and clear packing tape colored with markers to project colorful images onto a wall. Children discover that light passes through clear materials and can carry colors and shapes with it — an introduction to transparency and light transmission. Includes an introductory page with a real-world connection to how light interacts with materials, step-by-step instructions for creat
K - 2nd
Engineering, Other (Arts), Other (Science)
CCSS, NGSS
W.1.1
, W.1.2
, CCRA.L.1
+14
Sink or Float Engineering Challenge | Boat Building STEM Activity for K–2
Can you take something that sinks and make it float? Part of a 20-challenge series, this exciting engineering challenge, students explore buoyancy and design by reshaping materials (like aluminum foil or clay) to build a boat that stays on top of the water. Children connect their work to real-world engineering by learning how boat designers create vessels that float. Includes an introductory page with a real-world connection to ship engineering, step-by-step instructions with a materials list, a
K - 2nd
Basic Principles, Engineering, Physical Science
CCSS, NGSS
K.MD.A.1
, K.MD.A.2
, CCRA.W.1
+11
Launch the Message | Catapult Engineering & Force STEM Challenge for K–2
Can you build a launcher that sends a message to a target? In this thrilling engineering challenge, students build a simple catapult-style launcher using craft sticks (or pencils), rubber bands, and a spoon, then launch soft objects like cotton balls or crumpled paper at a target. Children learn that engineers design machines that move things from one place to another, and they experiment with force and distance. Includes an introductory page connecting to real-world engineering and machines, st
K - 2nd
Engineering, Physical Science, Writing
CCSS, NGSS
1.MD.A.1
, 1.MD.A.2
, 2.MD.C.7
+17
Walking Water Rainbow | Science Experiment | Hands-On STEM Activity
Can water really walk? Part of a 20-challenge series, this colorful hands-on science challenge, students explore capillary action by building a walking water rainbow using cups, paper towels, and food coloring. Children set up their experiment, make predictions, observe how water travels through paper towels, and watch two colors mix to create a brand-new color! This activity connects to real-world science by showing how plants move water from their roots to their leaves. Includes step-by-step i
K - 2nd
Engineering, Other (Arts), Physical Science
CCSS, NGSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.W.1
, CCRA.L.1
+3
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