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Maze STEM Challenge STEM Activity with Bricks Engineering Design Process Project
The AMAZING MAZE STEM CHALLENGE! Solving a maze is always a fun task, but creating one requires planning, careful attention to detail, measurement skills, and creativity! In this engaging STEM challenge, students will plan and create a physical maze. This challenge can be as simple or as difficult as you'd like to make it (differentiation ideas are included in the resource), making it an ideal challenge for any STEM class. ✅ What You'll Get ✅ Challenge PosterOverview, description, and teacher
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Measurement
CCSS, NGSS
2.MD.A.1
, MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
+5
Thinking Cap Growth Mindset STEM Project
This resource is aimed at those studying growth mindset, metacognition, or classrooms that do STEM or Project Based Learning. It involves your students using basic materials to design and create a Thinking Cap. Using their imagination, students create a cap to wear and "purchase" items to design with (small budget of $15), so math is incorporated as well. Students will go through the design process, by drawing sketches, planning out their idea, and evaluating their design. What fun to make a
2nd - 5th
Engineering
STEM Challenges for use with LEGO® or Building Blocks: Invention Project
Building blocks challenges for kids are motivating, fun, and engaging! In this project, students create their own invention, using building blocks. This is a hands on activity that hooks kids right away! Reinvigorate your STEAM time through hands on activities using building blocks challenges! How to Use:Students will be tasked with the job of inventing something useful and practical that solves an everyday problem, using building blocks as the primary source of materials. They will generate ide
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Writing
Leprechaun Trap STEM Activity St. Patrick's Day Family Project Engineering Fun
Design a Leprechaun Trap and catch the leprechaun for St. Patrick's Day! Students will use the planning sheet to follow the engineering design process, pick bait to trap the leprechaun, and create a simple (or complicated!) trap while exploring force and motion. This project can be done in small groups (pairs works well) or you may send this home as family project. 🍀 What You'll Get 🍀 Teacher instructions and guided lesson planDifferentiated recording page options that guide students through
1st - 6th
Engineering, Measurement, Physics
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+4
Groundhog Day STEM Hibernation Day STEM Activities February Family Project
Looking for an engaging and meaningful Groundhog Day STEM activity? This Groundhog Burrow Engineering Design Challenge invites students to think like engineers as they design and build a warm, dark burrow to help a groundhog survive winter hibernation. Perfect for Groundhog Day STEM, Hibernation Day STEM, or a memorable February Family Project, this hands-on activity blends science, engineering, and creativity using simple materials you already have. The ChallengeGroundhogs spend the winter
K - 5th
Biology, Engineering, General Science
Water Cycle STEM Project |Explore How Water Moves Around Earth |Hands-On Science
💧 Water Cycle STEM Project | Explore How Water Moves Around Earth | Hands-On Science Activity Bring science to life with this engaging Water Cycle STEM Project where students explore how water moves through Earth’s systems while designing and building their own working model! This hands-on activity combines science concepts with the engineering design process, helping students understand the water cycle in a meaningful and interactive way. 🌍 What Students Will Learn Students will: Under
1st - 9th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Environment
Weather & Climate STEM Project | Explore Weather Patterns & Climate Systems
🌦️ Weather & Climate STEM Project | Explore Weather Patterns & Climate Systems | Hands-On Science Activity Engage your students with this interactive Weather & Climate STEM Project, where they investigate real-world weather conditions and design their own tools to measure and understand atmospheric changes! This resource blends science content with the engineering design process, helping students explore the difference between weather and climate while building meaningful, hands-on connectio
1st - 9th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Environment
Jumping Jack Puppet Craft Force and Motion STEM Lesson - Engineering Art Project
Engage your students with a hands-on STEM activity that teaches force and motion, simple machines, and basic engineering concepts! This Jumping Jack Puppet STEM lesson includes doll and teddy bear templates, illustrated step-by-step instructions, and a mini engineering challenge perfect for GATE, enrichment, or elementary classrooms. Students will build, test, and modify their puppets to explore cause-and-effect, mechanical movement, and problem-solving in a fun, creative way. This print
K - 3rd
Engineering, Other (Arts), Other (Science)
STEM Challenge Cards - Easy STEM Activities - STEM Activities Projects
STEM Challenge Cards How Can I Use These STEM Challenge Cards? These STEM Challenge Cards give you ready-made projects to get students building, problem-solving, and working together. The PDF includes a teacher instruction page with suggested supplies and 16 cards, each with a different construction challenge. They’re ideal for group work, morning starters, or afternoon projects. Why Teachers Like ItHands-on learning – Kids design, build, and test real structures.Collaboration focus – Encourages
1st - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering, General Science
Engineering Design STEM Pasta Car Project - 5 Days of Lesson Plans & Resources
This is a hands-on, low-prep STEM activity that gets your students thinking, building, and problem-solving. The Pasta Car Racer challenge guides students through the engineering design process as they work to design a car made (mostly!) out of pasta. Students will love helping Mayor Noodleton save the day by designing and testing their very own pasta car to compete in the Pasta Grand Prix. Whether working independently or with a partner, students will imagine, plan, build, and improve their
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Physical Science, Physics
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
+1
Enrichment Research Project ~ I'm An Architect!
This research study is perfect for enrichment or fast-finishers! Students will utilize this STEM approach to identify the works of an architect by solving word problems, constructing their own building and more! Great for in-class or home project.
This has been a great tool for my kids who enjoy higher level thinking activities and exploring new topics!
If your kids enjoy this research project, more will be posted soon :)
1st - 2nd
Engineering, Other (Math)
CCSS
1.OA.A.1
, 1.OA.A.2
, 2.OA.A.1
Build It! Architect STEM project
Using the story Iggy Peck, Architect by Andrea Beatty, students will go through the Engineering Design Process to recreate a model of a famous building. Comes with a beginner version and an advanced option. Link is provided for an online version of the book if needed.
K - 2nd
Engineering, For All Subjects
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
Candy Bar Invention - CPS project
These documents are designed to support learning and creativity in a candy bar invention unit. The pages guide students through the process of narrowing down key elements for their candy bar creation, including ingredients, flavors, and special features. Additionally, they help students plan the packaging and wrapper design, ensuring that each candy bar concept is well thought out and visually appealing.
2nd - 5th
Creative Writing, Engineering
STEM Activities NO PREP Paper Challenges Engineering Design Process Science
Low prep STEM projects that students LOVE! ❤️ This BUNDLE contains FIVE SETS ( 30+ activities!) of Simple STEM resources. Use for STEM class, sub plans, STEM family night, or a STEM club! ✅ What You'll Get ✅ Suggested Material ListsSTEM Challenge Tips: General tips for any STEM challenge.Teacher Notes: includes terminology and differentiation ideas.Sample pictures of completed projects.Paper plate STEM decorRecording page for each of the main STEM challenges for each material that guide the stu
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
STEM Activity Math Addition with Regrouping | Math PBL | Math Extension
This math STEM project gives students the opportunity to use the Engineering Design Process and their addition with regrouping skills! It is a highly engaging activity where the children use creature number cards and power-up cards and recycled materials to ultimately create a playable game. This math learning opportunity is teacher friendly because it includes rubrics, parent letters, and a printable student journal to meet your needs. My students love this extension because they use their ad
2nd - 4th
Basic Operations, Engineering
CCSS, NGSS
2.NBT.B.6
, 2.NBT.B.7
, 3.NBT.A.2
+9
Also included in: STEM Math Activities Bundle | Math PBL | Math Extensions
Rube Goldberg STEM Challenge: Forces, Motion & Energy Transfer 3rd-6th
Rube Goldberg chain reaction project is the perfect project-based STEM challenge for grades 3rd-8th! Here’s everything you need to facilitate a Rube Goldberg Chain Reaction Machine aligned with Forces & Motion and Energy Transfer STEM (NGSS) for 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade! Perfect for Project-Based Learning!This is one of those projects that they will remember forever. This resource is included in the Complete Rube Goldberg Project Bundle! Save $$ and get the project & awards together! Th
2nd - 6th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
4-LS1-1
, 3-LS4-3
, 2-LS4-1
+5
Desert Plant Adaptation STEM | Design a Plant That Can Survive the Desert
🌵 Desert Plant Adaptation STEM Project | Design a Plant That Can Survive the Desert (Grades 3–9) Engage your students in a hands-on, inquiry-based STEM challenge where they design and build a plant capable of surviving in harsh desert environments! This Desert Plant Adaptation STEM Project combines science, engineering, and creativity as students explore real-world plant adaptations and apply their knowledge to design a model plant that can withstand extreme conditions like heat, drought, and
1st - 9th
Biology, Earth Sciences, Engineering
STEM Materials Flyer
Do you implement STEM lessons/projects in your classroom? Do you have a classroom Makerspace? Are you interested in beginning STEM or starting a Makerspace?
STEM Materials Flyer is a FREE resource to give to families when asking for STEM supply donations! Use it for:
-Starting up STEM/Makerspaces
-When you run out of materials
-At the beginning of the year!
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1st - 4th
Engineering, Science
STEM Engineering Design Process Printable
Add structure to any STEM, STEAM or creative project with these printable worksheets that lay out all of the steps to the Engineering Design Process. Each step contains guiding questions to assist with completion. Memorializing these steps ensure that students are engaging with the tested STEM practices that all engineers use and it keeps students on task and motivated.
2nd - 12th
Engineering, For All Subjects
CCSS
W.5.1b
, W.5.1c
, W.5.2
+2
Easter Jelly Bean Catapults: Exploring Forces and Motion!
Jelly Bean catapults is an awesome hands-on engineering project that can be used before, during, or after Easter. Students will learn about simple machines, specifically levers, as they explore, design, and test their Jelly Bean catapult. Students will also be given opportunities to modify their design and test for both distance and accuracy, allowing them to experience the Engineering Design Process. During this investigation students will learn about Newton's 1st Law of Motion and the relation
2nd - 7th
Engineering, Measurement
Valentine's Day Catapults
Valentine's Day catapults is an awesome hands-on engineering project that can be used in February. Students will learn about simple machines, specifically levers as they explore, design, and test their Valentine's day catapult. Students will also be given opportunities to modify their design and test for both distance, accuracy, and power. During this investigation students will learn about Newton's 1st Law of Motion and the relationship between potential and kinetic energy. Many math connection
2nd - 7th
Engineering
STEM Journal Foldable
Want a way to organize and store your students STEM projects throughout the year? Check out our STEM Journal Foldable which provides templates for students to reflect on their personal strengths and weaknesses, the design process, the SCAMPER strategy, and brainstorming questions about the world around them. This product provides reproducible pages that can be used along side any STEM project that include areas for brainstorming, planning, drafting, testing, revising, and reflecting on each as
1st - 6th
Engineering
STEAM Engineering Design Planning Sheets/Mats: Student Templates for PBL
Use these no-prep student planning sheets/mats for any STEAM Project-Based Learning, Genius Hour, or GATE Extension activity! Printable & Editable/Digital files included! These planning sheets guide students through the Engineering Design Process, providing them with an organized space to write, plan, design, and revise. Students will love the structure and organization these templates provide! These STEAM tools can be used for all learners to develop and encourage higher-level thinking an
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Robotics
Human Circulatory System Stem Bundle | Brain, Heart & Blood Flow For K–2nd
🧠❤️ Human Body STEM Bundle (K–2) | Brain, Heart & Blood Flow Activities | Hands-On Science Projects Make learning about the human body fun, active, and meaningful with this engaging Human Body STEM Bundle! Designed for Kindergarten–2nd grade, this collection of hands-on activities helps young learners explore how their brain, heart, and blood vessels work together. Through interactive experiments and creative model-building, students will think like scientists while developing a strong found
PreK - 4th
Anatomy, Biology, Engineering
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