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Lab Equipment Codes and Jokes | Science Puzzle Challenge for Early Finishers
Need something quick? Bring some Lab Equipment codes and jokes into your classroom. These Lab Equipment codes and jokes have students using a cryptogram code, morse code and pigpen code to answer lab equipment jokes. It is perfect for those days when your lesson finishes way earlier than you anticipated or for those early finishers. It is also great to leave with a sub, use for homework, or give to students for extra credit. Use it as a warm-up, at a station, or during tutoring. Students will be
5th - 8th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Also included in:Â Lab Equipment Activity Bundle | Science Puzzle Challenges and Word Games
Free Math crossword , Missing factors , Unplugged Coding printable
" Enjoy the thrill of learning with our Free Math Crossword! These worksheets cover addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, challenging your brain and enhancing your mathematical skills. Download instantly and dive into a fun and educational experience with our Math Crossword set of 4 sheets—absolutely free! ✨" You may also like:Addition and subtraction within 20 WorksheetsAddition to 20 With PicturesAddition mix-upRepeated Addition Worksheet | Multiplication as repeated additionC
1st - 3rd
Basic Principles, Math
CCSS
1.OA.A.1
, 1.OA.C.6
, 2.OA.B.2
 +2
Also included in:Â Math Mix-Up within 20 Bundle
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Secret Message Hypothesis Writing Exercise
Challenge your kids to learn how to crack the secret code while they are learning the basics of writing and testing hypotheses. This beginning of the year activity is engaging, educational and fun.
5th - 9th
Basic Principles, Science
Save Fred! Engineering and Design Challenge
Fred is a gummy worm that is not such a great swimmer and has fallen off his boat! Can you help save him? The challenge is to work with your teams using only the tools provided (paperclips) to flip Fred's cup back over, get Fred's life preserver on, and get him back in his boat! An introductory engineering and design challenge activity that I have used with great success in second through 8th grade classes. The engineering process is emphasized, focusing on the ideas of iterations and constr
1st - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Science
Egg Drop Challenge. STEM Project. Laws of Motion
Explore and review force, acceleration, and the laws of motion using the engineering design process. Physical science has never been more engaging that this hands on lab applying all of these concepts and more. Can your students fight gravity and save Humpty Dumpty from his great fall? Students are provided the following scenario: Have you ever considered how the story of Humpty Dumpty would have been different if he had a security detail? If you haven’t, this project will get those gears tu
5th - 10th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
Summer/End of Year - Math & Science - STEM Challenge - Preschool, Kindergarten
Looking for a hands-on STEM activity for preschool, pre-k, or kindergarten that’s perfect for summer or the end of the year? This FREE pool noodle stacking challenge is sure to bring smiles and a little messy fun to your classroom! This activity builds skills in estimating, counting, measuring, fine motor control, and problem-solving—plus it’s a great sensory experience! Ideal for STEM centers, outdoor classroom fun, or summer school.In this simple and engaging fine motor and science activi
PreK - K
Basic Operations, Basic Principles
Science Holiday Challenge Freebie
Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to tie Science and the holiday season together? Well, your search may be over. I am sharing with you an activity that I use with my classroom during the month of December.
In this file, you will find nine different tasks that your students can complete that relate the the season. You can implement the activities in a variety of ways. Here are some ways you may use this in your classroom:
Assign a box a day and allow the students to work on them
3rd - 5th
Basic Principles, Science
Free LEGO STEM Challenge Cards | Hands-On Learning for Home & Microschool
Free LEGO STEM Challenge Cards | Hands-On Learning for Home & MicroschoolLooking for a fun, low-prep way to engage your learners in critical thinking, creativity, and hands-on problem solving? This FREE set of LEGO STEM Challenge Cards is perfect for homeschoolers, microschool pods, or classroom centers—and it's a great introduction to our project-based learning style at Better Together! What’s Included: 12 printable LEGO STEM challenge cards (color version) Easy-to-use prompts designed for ope
K - 3rd
Basic Principles, Engineering, Other (Science)
Ferris Wheel STEM Challenge
Challenge students to build a miniature Ferris wheel out of craft (Popsicle) sticks and hot glue! This activity is challenging but fun! Students must work together with a group, persist through issues, and must potentially deconstruct and reconstruct parts of their Ferris wheels multiple times. The download contains a carnival-themed poster and directions for 6 groups. We suggest no more than 4 students to a group. Required materials:Popsicle sticks - I buy the big boxes of 1000 (approx. $5)Dow
6th - 12th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
FREE Egg Drop STEM Challenge | Spring Engineering Activity | Grades 3–7
Make spring learning fun with this FREE Egg Drop STEM Challenge! In this engaging hands-on activity, students act like engineers as they design, build, and test a structure to protect an egg from breaking when dropped from a height. This activity introduces students to the engineering design process while encouraging creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration. Students will plan their design, build their egg protector, test their ideas, and reflect on their results. Perfect for spring STE
3rd - 7th
Basic Principles, Physics, Writing
STEM Challenge: Paper & Penny Balance (Forces & Center of Gravity) Grades 3-6
Paper & Penny STEM Engineering Challenge: Balance & Center of Gravity Activity ~ Perfect for limited time, a substitute, or an emergency day Looking for a quick, engaging STEM challenge that gets students thinking like engineers? In this hands-on activity, students experiment with balance, weight distribution, and center of gravity as they attempt to balance a paper card on the tip of a pencil using pennies. Students will test different penny placements, observe how weight distribution affects s
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, Other (Science), Physics
Christmas STEM Science Sleigh Design Challenge Forces & Properties of Materials
Christmas Stem mChallenge - Quick and Easy Print and Go Printables!Push and Pull Forces, Movement & Properties of Materials | End-of-Year Review | Preschool, Kindergarten Pre-Primary–Year 3Looking for a fun, low-prep and meaningful end-of-year science review activity? This open-ended STEM design challenge invites students to help Santa by designing a brand-new sleigh while revising key science concepts linked to forces (push and pull) and the properties of materials. Students design, label, and
PreK - 3rd
Basic Principles, Chemistry, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-PS2-1
 +4
TKES DNA bracelets- Make a DNA Sequence Bracelet with your name in a DNA Code
EASY TO SET UP Make a DNA Sequence Bracelet with your name in a DNA Code S7L3. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to explain how organisms reproduce either sexually or asexually and transfer genetic information to determine the traits of their offspring. a. Construct an explanation supported with scientific evidence of the role of genes and chromosomes in the process of inheriting a specific trait. b. Develop and use a model to describe how asexual reproduction can result in offspri
7th
Basic Principles, Biology, Other (Science)
Genetics Puzzle, Punnett Square Challenge, Genetics Review Pages, no-prep game
2 sample pages pulled from the 🧬 grade 6 - 8 Genetics Intro to Punnett Squares 🧬 lesson. Genetics review pages, Punnett square logic challenges, heredity skill‑builders, and middle school biology practice come together in this free puzzle‑based resource designed to strengthen student understanding of traits, probability, and inheritance patterns. Whether you’re introducing Punnett squares or reviewing before an assessment, this freebie offers a simple, engaging way to build confidence with ge
4th - 8th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
Prove that Air is Matter (Google Slides Activity) - Science Challenge
Help your students tackle the misconception that air is not matter! Students are challenged to prove that air is matter by finding the mass and volume of air. In this download, students get background information, and some simple supplies (see below). Students create their own procedure and plan for determining the mass and volume of air to encourage ownership and engagement with their learning, but helpful questions are provided for students if they get stuck. You'll also find a data table and
3rd - 8th
Basic Principles, Chemistry, Science
NGSS
5-PS1-1
Claim Evidence Reasoning | The Paper Towel Challenge
Design an experiment and make an argument about the advertised performance of paper towels with this fun general science lab. This free resource guides students through designing their own experiment to test a product, then communicate their results with a claim-evidence-reasoning format. Does one brand really absorb twice as much water? Collect data to find out! Introduce types of variables, constants, graphing and CER. Additional experimental design worksheet included. Try this NGSS ali
6th - 9th
Basic Principles, General Science
Strong Shapes STEM Engineering Challenge: Build a Strong Structure (Triangles)
Strong Shapes STEM Engineering Challenge: Build a Strong StructureIn this hands-on STEM engineering challenge, students discover why certain shapes make structures stronger. Using simple materials, students design and build a structure while exploring how triangles can increase stability and strength. Through testing and redesign, students learn how engineers use strong shapes to make buildings, bridges, and towers more stable. This low-prep activity encourages critical thinking, creativity, and
4th - 6th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Physics
STEM CHALLENGE Marble Runs and Momentum
Marble Runs & Momentum: A Hands-On STEM Engineering ChallengeGet students thinking like engineers with this exciting, hands-on STEM activity! In Marble Runs & Momentum, students design and build their own marble run while exploring the science of motion, gravity, and energy transfer. Using simple household or classroom materials, learners experiment with ramps, turns, tunnels, and obstacles to control how a marble moves through their custom track. Students discover how slope, momentum, and frict
4th - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Other (Science)
Also included in:Â STEM EXPLORERS MEGA BUNDLE- 12 COMPLETE CHALLENGES!
FREE STEM Challenge | Paper Bridge Engineering | Grades 3–5
Need a fast, meaningful STEM activity that actually runs smoothly? This mini challenge gets students building, testing, improving, and explaining design choices—without extra prep. Students build a paper bridge that spans a gap and holds the most coins, then record results and reflect using an Engineering Design Plan. Follow Glenn School Resources™ for more ready-to-teach STEM tasks and bundles.
3rd - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering
Snow Ramp Ball Challenge
Description Roll Into STEM: Engage Your Students in Hands-On Engineering! Spark curiosity and build engineering thinking with the Snow Ramp Ball Challenge—an engaging, hands-on STEM lesson that brings motion, gravity, and design thinking to life. In this interactive lesson, students won’t just play in the snow—they’ll think like engineers, planning designs, testing ideas, analyzing results, and improving their ramps through purposeful iteration. Using simple materials and real-world physics, stu
K - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Physical Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
 +1
Mytbusters Young Scientists Challenge Scientific Method Worksheet
This assignment has students view the Mythbusters episode "The Young Scientist Challenge" and evaluate the parts of it using the scientific method.
6th - 9th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Stem Challenge: Zip Line Reflection Book
http://pbskids.org/designsquad/parentseducators/resources/on_target.html
Please note: I used very basic materials like cardboard, small cups, string, fishing line, tape, hole punches etc. I did not have my students drop anything on a target. The entire lesson took about 3 days. They learned so much about the engineering process!
This book is excellent for getting students to document their process and thinking. It actually contains two books...one book includes sentence frames and a word
2nd - 8th
Basic Principles, Science
Buoyancy Code
This is a code breaking activity that I designed to introduce a lesson on buoyancy. The students then created tin foil boats to try and hold the greatest number of marbles. This code practices grid skills which are important for graphing.
2nd - 6th
Basic Principles, Science
FREE Science Lab Safety Breakout Challenge!
This hands-on breakout challenge has 5 tasks to review key lab safety rules. Download includes:5 Print & Go Challenges - no locks, envelopes, cutting or other prep. Either print a copy (3 pages for each group or print a class set and “white board” (put page in a page protector and use with a dry erase marker)Answer keysThe scenario: Your class is locked inside the Science lab, and the only way out is to prove you know how to stay safe in the lab. Challenges:Task #1 - Lab Safety Equipment & Pur
6th - 8th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
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