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Unplugged Coding St. Patrick's Day STEM Activity Computer Science Binary Puzzles
Need a last minute unplugged coding activity or STEM enrichment for St. Patrick's Day? These leveled activities include binary coding puzzles plus unplugged directional coding with conditional statements! 🍀 What You'll Get 🍀 Unplugged Coding for St. Patrick's Day includes 3 levels of printable directional coding challenges: Simple maze: Students follow 3 conditional statements and draw a path through the maze)Intermediate maze: Students follow the rules of 4 conditional statements and code
2nd - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
Unplugged Coding Activities - Crayon Theme Directional No Tech Computer Science
Explore the basics of directional coding and conditional statements even if you don't have tech available! These simple maze-style coding puzzles are the perfect introductory coding activity. Contents3 leveled, unplugged coding pages (provided in color and black and white) - choose one or complete all 3Sample completed code for one maze (answers will vary).*** Please note this resource is also included in Bookshelf STEM Jr - The Day the Crayons Quit so please do not purchase both.
K - 4th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
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
Black History Month Activities A Computer Called Katherine Johnson Polygons
STEM activities with a math and coding focus that celebrate Katherine Johnson; these activities pair with the read aloud A Computer Called Katherine. These challenges are perfect for Women's History Month or Black History Month. Students will explore polygons in a hands-on shapes activity which includes creating polygons and plotting simple coordinates to make polygons. Unplugged coding and a STEM building challenge are also included (see below). Students will have a chance to count like Kathe
K - 4th
Engineering, Geometry, Graphing
CCSS, NGSS
K.CC.A.1
, K.CC.B.4
, K.CC.B.5
+10
Unplugged Coding Activities - Elephant Themed!
Explore the basics of directional coding and conditional statements even if you don't have tech available! These simple maze-style coding puzzles are the perfect introductory coding activity. Contents3 leveled, unplugged coding pages (provided in color and black and white) - choose one or complete all 3Sample completed code for one maze (answers will vary).*** Please note this resource is also included in Bookshelf STEM Jr. - Strictly No Elephants so they are themed to this storybook (however,
K - 4th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
STEM Bracelets Brag Bands Awards for Student Participation Recognition Tags
Recognize student achievement and growth in STEM and STEAM with these fun STEM doodle bracelets! ✅ What You'll Get ✅ 22 pre-made bracelets (11 designs per page or 1 design per page)outline or solid textprint on colored or white paper33 editable designs (11 designs per page) How to Use These STEM Bracelets as awardsas part of your classroom managementas an early finisher task (students can choose which bracelet they emulated and color it in)print, cut, and tape around the student's wrist! Pre-
K - 5th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Science
Summer STEM Challenge | Sandcastle Engineering Activity | End of Year Science
Bring the beach to your classroom with this engaging Summer STEM Sandcastle Engineering challenge! Perfect for end-of-the-year science activities or summer school programs, this hands-on project tasks your elementary students with designing the tallest and strongest sandcastle possible using limited materials. The Scenario: A big summer storm is coming to the beach! Working as engineers, students must build a strong sandcastle that can survive the waves. What’s Included:Student directions out
2nd - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, General Science
Also included in: Summer STEM Challenges Bundle | Engineering Activities | Elementary STEM
STEM Challenges for use with LEGO® or Building Blocks: Coding in the Classroom
More building brick challenges for kids, this time, learn about coding! Bring STEAM to life in your classroom with multiple hands on activities focusing on coding in the classroom. Most of these activities can easily translate to at home learning experiences, as well. Try out 6 all new exciting coding Challenges! Each challenge includes a description of the challenge, a planning space, and lines for reflection. Each challenge has 4 different student pages to choose from in order to differentiate
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Writing
Tooth Decay STEM – What Happens to Teeth | Dental Health Science For K-2nd
🦷 Tooth Decay STEM Activity: What Happens to Teeth Without Care? Make dental health fun and meaningful with this hands-on STEM investigation! In this engaging activity, students explore what happens to teeth when they are not properly cared for by testing how different liquids affect tooth enamel. Designed for young learners, this experiment uses simple materials and real-world connections to help students understand the importance of healthy habits through observation, prediction, and discover
PreK - 3rd
Biology, Engineering, General Science
February STEM - Valentines SEL, Science, Math & Measurement Candy Box Activity
Looking for February STEM activities that blend Valentine’s SEL, math, and hands-on problem-solving without turning into a craft or party filler? The Candy Box Valentine STEM activity is a meaningful, low-prep way to keep kids engaged while practicing measurement, math, and design thinking. Kids design and build the smallest possible candy box that still meets specific criteria and constraints, making this a high-interest Valentine science and math activity that feels like a challenge but de
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Depth & Complexity Gifted and Talented/GT Frames, Posters, Icons, Logic Puzzles
Want to bring Depth and Complexity into your 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade Gifted and Talented (GT) classroom without the overwhelm? This all-in-one GATE/GT/TAG bundle gives you everything you need to infuse critical thinking, creativity, and higher-order thinking into grades 3–6 — with no extra prep! Designed for teachers who want to implement the Depth & Complexity framework with ease, this comprehensive bundle of GATE-aligned resources supports general education, gifted learners, and high-ac
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Other (ELA), Other (Math)
Chocolate Kisses Paper Bridge - STEM Engineering Challenge
Are you looking for an engaging STEM challenge to do when teaching students about BUILDING BRIDGES that hold the most chocolate kisses?Can your team build a paper bridge that can hold the most chocolate kisses without collapsing? Chocolate Kisses Paper Bridge ChallengeMaterials Needed: (per pair or group)- 12 chocolate kisses - one index card per team (4 x 6 or 5 x 8) - scissors and tape - stack of books to place the bridge across STEM Challenges are a way to get your kids thinking and building
2nd - 6th
Engineering
Lincoln Logs Task cards - 12 building ideas for STEM Bins - Kindergarten Center
Spark imagination and hands-on creativity with this set of 12 Lincoln Logs Task Cards! Perfect for Kindergarten centers, STEM bins, early finishers, or free-choice play, these visual prompts encourage children to build, design, and explore without step-by-step instructions. Each card features a simple picture idea—such as a house, a bridge, a stable, and more—to inspire students to use their Lincoln Logs in new and exciting ways. The focus is on open-ended exploration, allowing kids to problem-
PreK - 5th
Engineering, Geometry, Other (Math)
STEM Sub Plans for Elementary Easy Low Prep STEM Activities
Use simple materials with straightforward activities for effective and engaging sub plans! This resource contains a variety of STEM activities that use paper, index cards, and paper plates to create everything from paper airplanes, to helicopters, to marble runs, and even unplugged coding! What You'll GetStart off with Creative Warm-Up drawing activities! Choose from any of the Makerspace Choice BoardsPaperPaper PlatesIndex CardsUse one of the Guided STEM Challenges: paper airplane, paper clip d
1st - 5th
Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
Police Traffic Control STEM – Design & Control Traffic | Kindergarten–Grade 2
🚔🚦 Police Traffic Control STEM – Design & Control Traffic (Kindergarten–Grade 2)Teach real-world problem solving with this fun and interactive Police Traffic Control STEM Challenge! In this hands-on engineering and safety activity, students will design a traffic system to help cars move safely without getting stuck or crashing. This resource is perfect for young learners and guides students through the Engineering Design Process in a simple, kid-friendly way. Students will imagine, plan, b
PreK - 3rd
Engineering, General Science, Writing
Titanic STEM Activities
This resource contains STEM challenges to use if you study the Titanic in your class. There are 8 activities for you to choose from. These activities should supplement what you are already doing in your classroom. Build a Boat Build the Titanic Salt Water vs Fresh Water Clean a Penny Rust Experiments Titanic Advertisement Constellations Morse Code Activity Items included with this product: • Book suggestions for each activity • STEM activities • STEM Completion Coupons - one for each activity
2nd - 4th
Engineering, Math, Science
Also included in: Titanic STEM and Writing Bundle
Leprechaun STEM Challenge: The Secret Gold Delivery System | Engineering Design
Make St. Patrick’s Day meaningful and rigorous with this hands-on STEM engineering challenge! In this creative design task, students help Finnegan O’Flip design a secret, hands-off gold delivery system that safely transports his treasure from one hiding spot to another. Students must plan, build, test, and improve a system that moves the gold without touching it during testing. Once the test begins… hands off! This challenge emphasizes real engineering thinking through the full Engineering De
2nd - 5th
Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
Egg Drop STEM Workbook Bundle – Engineering Journal | Grades 3–8 PDF
Looking for differentiated worksheets to support your Egg Drop engineering challenge? This PDF bundle includes both upper elementary (3–5) and middle school (6–8) versions of the student worksheets so you can confidently run the same challenge across multiple grade levels. Whether you teach mixed ability groups or multiple grade bands, this bundle gives you structured flexibility without additional prep. What’s Included: Grades 3–5 Worksheets (PDF) Simplified engineering planning pages Guided r
3rd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
+1
STEM Challenge: Cardboard Tube Rocket
In this STEM Challenge, students will use a cardboard tube as a control, and then try to modify it by turning it into a rocket that flies further than the control.
Excellent science inquiry lesson. Get your students building things! My goal with this resource is to make STEM as easy to implement as possible!
Included:
Graphic Organizer (with and without guiding questions)
Rubric
Picture Examples
Extension Menu
Detailed Notes to Teacher
Parent Letter
2 Additional Recording Sheet Options
Ma
3rd - 5th
Engineering, Science
STEM Challenge: St. Patrick's Day Leprechaun Liftoff
This is a STEM Challenge perfect for St. Patrick's Day! With so many leprechaun traps popping up, Lucky the Leprechaun needs to escape! Students will build a straw rocket to help him get away.
Excellent science inquiry lesson. Get your students building things! My goal with this resource is to make STEM as easy to implement as possible!
Included:
Graphic Organizer (with and without guiding questions)
Rubric
Picture Examples
Extension Menu
Cutout Leprechauns
Detailed Notes to Teacher
Parent
3rd - 5th
Engineering
Free STEM Challenge: Basketball Tower
This is a STEM Challenge perfect for the basketball madness of March, but it can also be used all year! Students must use only newspaper and masking tape to create a tower than will support a basketball. Excellent science inquiry lesson. Get your students building things! My goal with this resource is to make STEM as easy to implement as possible! Included:Graphic Organizer (with and without guiding questions) Rubric Picture Examples Extension Menu Detailed Notes to Teacher Materials Required:
3rd - 5th
Engineering
Ecosystems & Evolution STEM Bundle | Biology curriculum Units For K - 9 Grade
🌿 Ecosystems & Evolution STEM Bundle | Energy, Adaptation & Survival (K–9) Bring life science to life with this powerful Ecosystems & Evolution STEM Bundle! This collection of hands-on activities helps students explore how living things are connected, how energy flows through ecosystems, and how organisms adapt to survive in different environments. Designed for a wide range of learners, this bundle supports deeper understanding through model-building, investigation, and real-world problem
K - 9th
Biology, Engineering, Environment
Valentine STEM: Candy Heart Barge
This is a STEM Challenge perfect for Valentine's Day! No one likes to eat the candy hearts anyway, why not use them in the name of science?!
This project is the same challenge as my Nursery Rhyme STEM resource: Rub a Dub Dub Boat. It just has a Valentine theme instead of Nursery Rhyme.
Students will construct a barge that holds the most hearts using only aluminum foil! My goal with this resource is to make STEM as easy to implement as possible!
Included:
Graphic Organizer (with and without
3rd - 5th
Engineering
Earthquake Tower STEM Worksheets Bundle – Grades 3–8 PDF
Looking for print-and-go STEM worksheets to run an earthquake engineering challenge across multiple grade levels? This Earthquake Shake Tower Worksheets Bundle includes student-facing PDF worksheets for Grades 3–5 and Grades 6–8, making it easy to differentiate the same engineering challenge for upper elementary and middle school classrooms. Each worksheet set guides students through the engineering design process as they plan, test, improve, and reflect on a tower designed to withstand si
3rd - 8th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Physical Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+2
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