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First Grade STEM Challenges and Activities
These challenges are designed specifically for first grade students and align with crosscutting NGSS science and engineering standards! Six challenges are provided, two for each of the major science content areas: Waves: Light and Sound, Structure, Function, and Information Processing, and Space Systems: Patterns and Cycles. Pages 5-9: Musical Instrument Pages 10-14: Communication Code Pages 15-19: Super Animal Pages 20-24: Tree-mendous Roots Pages 25-29: Shadow Clock Pages 30-34: Earth and Sun
1st
Basic Principles, Engineering, Science
St Patricks Day Crack the Code STEM Science Experiments Leprechaun Trap & Trivia
This St. Patrick’s Day Activity Bundle brings March learning to life with engaging STEM challenges, science experiments, coding activities, and critical thinking puzzles. Designed for Grades K–6, this collection blends hands-on exploration with problem-solving, creativity, and seasonal fun through St. Patrick’s Day STEM activities, science experiments, and interactive games. Perfect for centers, enrichment, morning work, or themed classroom days. Use these activities for STEM centers, science
K - 7th
Basic Principles, Computer Science - Technology, World History
Kindergarten STEM Challenges and Activities
These challenges are designed specifically for Kindergarten students and align with crosscutting NGSS science, engineering, and math standards! Six challenges are provided for the following major science content areas: Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions, Energy, Earth's Systems, and Earth and Human Activity Pages 5-9: Racecar Ramp Pages 10-14: Pompom Catapult Pages 15-19: Shady Spot Pages 20-28: Season Suitcase Pages 29-33: Home Sweet Home Pages 34-38: Trash to Treasure Each challeng
Kindergarten
Basic Principles, Engineering, Science
Third Grade STEM Challenges and Activities
These challenges are designed specifically for third grade students and align with crosscutting NGSS science, math, and engineering standards! Six challenges are provided to cover major science content areas: Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions, Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of Traits, Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity, Earth's Systems, and Earth and Human Activity Pages 5-10: Magnetic Maze Pages 11-15: Marshmallow Catapult Pages 16-22: Genetic Links Pages 23-27: Super
3rd
Basic Principles, Engineering, Science
Fourth Grade STEM Challenges and Activities
These challenges are designed specifically for fourth grade students and align with crosscutting NGSS science, math, and engineering standards! Six challenges are provided to cover major science content areas: Energy, Waves and Their Applications in Technologies for Information Transfer, Earth's Systems, and Earth and Human Activity Pages 5-9: Pinball Machine Pages 10-14: Nifty Night Light Pages 15-21: Brick by Brick Pages 22-27: Map a Mountain Pages 28-32: Solar Snack Pages 33-37: Shaky Struct
4th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Science
Fifth Grade STEM Challenges and Activities
These challenges are designed specifically for fifth grade students and align with crosscutting NGSS science, math, and engineering standards! Six challenges are provided to cover major science content areas: Matter and its Interactions, Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions, From Molecules to Organisms: Structure and Processes, Earth's Place in the Universe, and Earth's Systems Pages 5-9: Balloon Car Pages 10-14: Candy Chemistry Pages 15-19: Perfect Parachute Pages 20-25: Plant Essenti
5th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Science
Prosthetic Hand Challenge
Ignite your students' passion for STEM with this immersive Medical Engineering challenge! This comprehensive lesson plan tasks students with designing, building, and testing a functional model prosthetic hand using simple, low-cost materials. It’s the perfect project to integrate hands-on engineering with real-world biological concepts.
6th - 9th
Anatomy, Basic Principles, Engineering
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Also included in: STEM Engineering Design Challenges Bundle | 6 Hands-On Projects
Halloween STEM Challenge: Rube Goldberg Ghost Catcher | Engineering Design MS6-8
Halloween STEM Challenge: Rube Goldberg Ghost Catcher | Engineering Design Process ActivityEngage your students with a spooky, hands-on Halloween STEM challenge! In this activity, students become engineers for the day as they design a Rube Goldberg-style contraption to catch a ghost using simple, everyday classroom materials. Perfect for middle school science, STEM, and design thinking lessons, this challenge emphasizes critical thinking, creativity, and the full Engineering Design Process. W
5th - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+3
Candy Parachute STEM Challenge | Edible STEM Activities | Gravity
Candy Parachute STEM Challenge | Gravity & Air Resistance Engineering Activity Looking for a hands-on, high-engagement STEM lesson that teaches real science concepts and gets your students excited? The Candy Parachute STEM Challenge is a student favorite — and it's more than just fun. This 60-minute activity helps students understand gravity, air resistance, and the engineering design process through an exciting, candy-themed challenge! Students will design, test, and improve parachutes t
5th - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Physical Science
NGSS
MS-PS2-2
, MS-ETS1-1
Also included in: Candy STEM Design Challenge Bundle | Edible STEM Activities
Parts of the Brain Nervous System Activity Teamwork The Human Body Systems
🧠 Spark curiosity and teamwork with this Brain & Nervous System STEM Challenge! Perfect for grades 4–6, this resource blends science content with team-building activities to create a fun and engaging classroom competition. Students work in teams to complete hands-on builder challenges and creative talker challenges, all themed around the brain and nervous system. What’s Inside ✅ Teacher Quick-Start Guide + Script ✅ Student handouts for TALKER & BUILDER challenges ✅ BARFS strategy poster
4th - 6th
Anatomy, Basic Principles, Engineering
CCSS, NGSS
CCRA.SL.1
, MP1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
+2
Realistic Fiction Genre Unit: PBL, Choice Board, STEM, 5es, reading comprehen.
Unit Description The Realistic Fiction Genre Unit Study helps students connect literature to life. Through engaging stories, relatable characters, and hands-on challenges, learners see how fiction mirrors real experiences and emotions. The unit fosters empathy, reflection, and creative expression—showing students that even ordinary moments can hold extraordinary meaning. Guided by a friendly classroom mascot—perhaps Riley the Reading Raccoon —students learn that every challenge, mistake, and
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies
Living and Nonliving Things Worksheets with Video Lesson | Science Grade 1–3
Make learning Living and Non-Living Things fun, clear, and engaging with this complete science unit for Grades 1–3! This resource includes interactive worksheets AND a video lesson (QR code included) to help students understand key concepts before practicing. Students can scan the QR code or click the link to watch the video lesson first, then complete the worksheets with confidence — making learning easier and more effective. 🎥 Video Lesson Included (Key Feature!)✔ QR Code for easy access
1st - 3rd
Basic Principles, Biology, Environment
Engineering Bell Ringers | 25 Real-World STEM Design Prompts | Middle School War
Bring real-world problem-solving into your classroom with these 25 Science & Engineering Bell Ringers! Designed for grades 5-8, these daily warm-ups engage students in applying design thinking to authentic science-based challenges—without needing extra materials. Each bell ringer prompt asks students to: ✅ Tackle a real-world science or engineering problem ✅ Complete design-thinking tasks like analyzing products, designing tests, creating specs, or planning research ✅ Practice critical thi
6th - 9th
Basic Principles, Engineering, General Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
+3
25 Real-World STEM Design Warm Up Slides | Grade 5 - 8 | Engineering Warm Ups
Bring real-world problem-solving into your classroom with these 25 Writing & Engineering Bell Ringers! Designed for grades 5-8, these daily warm-ups engage students in applying design thinking to authentic science-based challenges—without needing extra materials. Each bell ringer prompt asks students to: ✅ Tackle a real-world science or engineering problem ✅ Complete design-thinking tasks like analyzing products, designing tests, creating specs, or planning research ✅ Practice critical thinki
6th - 8th
Basic Principles, Creative Writing, Engineering
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
+1
50 Animal Mazes | Logic Puzzles | Zoo Animals Coloring Pages | Printable
Animal Maze Activity Pack 50 Fun, Printable Mazes to Boost Logic, Focus & Problem-Solving (K–4) Looking for a hands-on activity that keeps kids thinking and smiling?This adorable maze pack combines learning with playful challenge. No screens required! Build Thinking Skills the Fun Way Each maze features a lovable animal trying to find its favorite food—kids will guide them through simple paths that build: Logic and critical thinking Problem-solving and spatial awareness Attention to de
PreK - 6th
Basic Principles, Coloring Pages, Visual Arts
Easy! Electrify Your Valentine! Make your own LED Pop Up Card|STEAM Maker Space
Electrify Your Valentine by making an inexpensive LED light up and pop-up Valentine's Day Card! We love this project and think you and your students will too! Light up your classroom (and your children’s faces) with this radiant lighted card! Intermediate - Level 2 Circuit - This level will challenge your students on circuit turns, but is still relatively simple and very impressive. **You CAN do this even if you have never done circuits and LEDs before, it's just slightly more complicated than
4th - 10th
Basic Principles
TEACCH Zoo – File Folder Tasks for Special Education | 28 Differentiated Activit
TEACCH Zoo – File Folder Tasks for Special Education | 28 Differentiated ActivitiesThis resource includes 28 structured file folder tasks designed specifically for students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and related learning needs. Based on the TEACCH approach, the activities focus on predictable routines, clear visual structure, and independent work systems that support learners with cognitive, communication, and sensory processing challenges. The “Zoo” theme provides motivating, visu
PreK - 6th
Basic Principles, Biology, For All Subjects
TEACCH Pets – File Folder Tasks for Special Education 24 Differentiated Activity
TEACCH Pets – File Folder Tasks for Special Education | 24 Differentiated ActivitiesThis resource offers a full set of 24 structured file folder tasks designed specifically for students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and related learning needs. Rooted in the TEACCH framework, these tasks focus on predictable routines, visual structure, and independent work systems that support learners with cognitive, communication, or sensory processing challenges. The theme “Pets” provides highly e
PreK - 6th
Basic Principles, Biology, For All Subjects
Engineering Design Process | CREATE Phase Interactive Notebook for Prototyping
Aligned with the Engineering Design Process (EDP), this engaging, print-and-go resource guides students through the critical Create step as they build, sketch, and reflect on their prototypes. Ideal for STEM, science, or engineering classes, this low-prep notebook insert helps students document the materials, steps, and decisions used during their build. This resource is perfect for an intro to project-based learning, STEM challenges, and makerspace lessons. It integrates seamlessly with your e
5th - 7th
Basic Principles, Engineering, General Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
Seasons and Weather Worksheets with Video Lesson | 1st–3rd Grade Science Activit
Make learning Seasons and Weather fun, clear, and engaging for young learners! This resource has been UPDATED to include a Video Lesson, helping students understand key concepts before completing the worksheets. 🎥 Video Lesson Included (NEW!) This updated version includes a child-friendly video lesson to support student understanding. Students can: Watch the lesson first Build understanding of the topic Complete the worksheets with confidence The video is accessible via: ✔ QR Code ✔
1st - 3rd
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, General Science
Engaging Rainforest Activities Bundle | Google Classroom™ Printable Resources
Discover the Secrets of Rainforests! Inspiring Biology Lessons for All!This comprehensive package is ideal for Google Classroom™, featuring slides that explore rainforest animals and their unique habitats. Two printable resources are included: one focusing on biomimicry and the other on animal adaptations and climate change. The resources invite students to unleash their creativity and envision future animals, as well as using nature as inspiration for problem-solving and design challenges. What
2nd - 3rd
Basic Principles, Biology, Environment
NGSS
2-LS4-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Engaging Arctic Activities Bundle | Google Classroom™ Printable Resources
Discover the Secrets of the Arctic! Inspiring Biology Lessons for All!This comprehensive package is ideal for Google Classroom™, featuring slides that explore Arctic animals and their unique habitats. Two printable resources are included: one focusing on animals in the Arctic and Antarctica and the other on animal adaptations and climate change. The resources invite students to unleash their creativity and envision future animals, as well as using nature as inspiration for problem-solving
2nd - 3rd
Basic Principles, Biology, Environment
NGSS
2-LS4-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-LS4-2
+1
Context Clues Unit-PBL/STEAM/Task Card Activities/Choice Board/Reading Skills
Unit Description – “Clara Clue: Detective of Words”This two- to three-week literacy unit engages upper elementary students in mastering the use of context clues to determine the meanings of unfamiliar words in both fiction and nonfiction texts. Through storytelling, project-based learning, STEM integration, and hands-on activities, students explore five major types of context clues: Definition, Synonym, Antonym, Example, and Inference. Unit Highlights Anchor Character: Clara Clue, a friendly
4th - 6th
Basic Principles, Informational Text, Reading Strategies
End of the Year & Summer STEM Bins® Team Building STEM Activities Stations
End of the Year & Summer Spring STEM Bins® Team Building Stations are low prep STEM Activities that are designed to foster student collaboration, as well as build your classroom community in May, June, and July! These activities are perfect for the last weeks of school, last day of school, and Summer School!Both lower grade (K-1st Grade) and upper grade (2nd-5th Grade) versions are included in printable and Google Slides formats!★ GRAB MY STEM BINS TEAMBUILDERS ALL YEAR BUNDLE!★8 End of the Year
PreK - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Measurement
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