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Buoyancy Density Science Lab Boat STEM Activity Challenge Archimedes Principle
💧If you are studying buoyancy, density, or Great Explorers, this is the perfect complementary STEM and science activity for you. Students will first conduct a science experiment with aluminum foil and water, and then challenge themselves to design and create a boat. ✨ About This Challenge ✨ This STEM activity provides a great introduction to the Engineering Design Process. While learning about density, buoyancy, and the Archimedes' principle, your students will construct their own cargo s
3rd - 7th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+3
Marble Maze STEM
Balls and Ramps STEM - The toy company wants to sell a marble maze. They need designers to come up creative ideas for a new marble maze. Your students need to design a marble maze on a cardboard box lid using the available supplies while sticking to a budget. They will use their creative thinking, engineering design and math skills for the STEM challenge. This STEM challenge meets several NGSS standards.
Suggested Plan of Implementation:
Prior Week: Send home the parent letter requesting
K - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering
Also included in: STEM Activities Bundle
Force and Motion STEM: Sled Building
Sled Building STEM - Oh no! School is out for a snow day. The stores are closed, but the children want to sled. Help them by building a sled that will slide down the hill. Use your creative thinking because you can only choose from the available supplies and you must stick to the budget.
Your students will love learning about force and motion with this sled building challenge! This STEM covers several NGSS standards and promotes engineering thinking.
Suggested Plan of Implementat
K - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering
Also included in: Winter STEM Bundle
IB PYP Science Inquiry Forces & Motion & Innovation: How the World Works
Forces, Motion & Innovation – IB PYP “How the World Works” Inquiry Unit (Grades 3–5)Welcome to the inquiry world of science, engineering, and discovery — where students think creatively, question deeply, and design with purpose! This complete 6-week IB PYP transdisciplinary unit explores the central idea: Understanding scientific principles allows people to design and improve technology.With over 200 pages of hands-on, concept-based learning, students investigate innovation, forces and m
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, Physical Science, Science
Participation Before Perfection™ A Transformational Participation Framework
Participation Before Perfection™ is a transformational educational framework designed to help educators create learning environments where students feel emotionally safe enough to participate, communicate, collaborate, take risks, and grow without fear of perfectionism or failure. This framework encourages educators to move beyond fear-based academic environments by supporting confidence-building, authentic engagement, classroom participation, emotional safety, communication, leadership devel
PreK - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Basic Operations, Basic Principles, Creative Writing
Five ThinkForge Desktop Engineering Challenges Volume 3 - Energy/Motion (MS/HS)
ThinkForge™ Desktop Engineering Challenges are low-prep, classroom-ready engineering design challenges that engage students in hands-on problem solving using common materials and minimal space. Each challenge guides students through the engineering design process as they analyze a real-world problem, design and build a solution, test and redesign, and communicate results. Perfect for STEM, science, and physics classrooms (grades 6–12), these desktop-friendly challenges build critical thinking, c
6th - 12th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Physics
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
+3
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
Spring Outdoor STEAM Activities for Preschool & Kindergarten | Nature-Based
Hey teachers-I see you! Working through spring as hard as you can. Bring learning outside this spring with this engaging Outdoor STEAM Activity Pack designed for preschool and kindergarten learners! This resource combines science, technology, engineering, art, and math with hands-on, nature-based play. Perfect for classrooms, homeschool, forest school, or outdoor learning environments. Children will explore plant growth, observation, building, creativity, and measurement—all using simple,
PreK - 1st
Basic Operations, Basic Principles, Visual Arts
Nature Potion Lab Mega Bundle Printable
Cultivate curiosity and a love for hands-on learning. Mix. Stir. Create. Imagine. Grab our Potion Play Mega Bundle This Mega Bundle includes everything you need for Potion Play: Tips and Tricks, Learning Goals, Signs, Potion Labels, Potion Resources, Shopping List, Scavenger Hunt, Recipes, and a Certificate for your learner. Size: 8.5x11 Full color Instant Download as .pdf file HOW IT WORKS: 1. Purchase the digital download. 2. TPT will send you a link to your product. 3. Download and save to
PreK - 3rd
Basic Principles, Chemistry, Earth Sciences
Flying Santa Straw Rocket: STEM Activity Grades 1-5
Flying Santa Straw Rocket STEM Activity: Grades 1-5
1st - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering
STEM & Critical Thinking | Think Like an Inventor (TRIZ Method) | GATE
Are your students tired of the same old STEM building challenges? Do you need a zero-prepactivity that actually teaches them howto think, not just whatto build? Welcome to the "Think Like an Inventor" Series!This comprehensive bundle uses TRIZ(The Theory of Inventive Problem Solving)—the exact same innovation framework used by engineers at NASA, Samsung, and Boeing—adapted perfectly for middle-grade students (Ages 8-14). Instead of messy supplies and glue sticks, these engineering challenge
3rd - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering
Also included in: STEM & Critical Thinking BUNDLE | Think Like an Inventor | STEM | GATE
Hands-On Activity Cards for Toddlers and Preschoolers | Engineering Art Nature
Set 7 of the print-and-laminate activity cards series brings 10 more incredible hands-on activities for children 18 month through 5 years. This set is packed with engineering challenges, secret science, nature art, outdoor play, and cooking that builds real life skills - all designed to be done with minimal prep using mostly household materials and zero worksheets. Print on cardstock, laminate, and keep building your activity basket alongside Sets 1 through 6 for a rotation that carries your fam
PreK - K
Basic Principles, Engineering, Physical Science
Black History month Lesson- Scientific method and History
Black History month Lesson- Scientific method, experiment and HistorGeorge Washington Carver – The Science of Making Peanut Butter (PDF) Celebrate Black History Month while integrating science, history, and hands-on learning with this engaging and student-friendly lesson focused on George Washington Carver and the scientific method. This resource connects historical contributions to real-world science through a peanut butter–making experiment that students will love. 📘 What’s Included i
PreK - 12th
Basic Principles, Black History, Other (Science)
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
Mystery Genre Unit Study: VR Activity, Choice Board, PBL, Science Exp./texts/5es
Mystery Genre Unit Study DescriptionThe Mystery Genre Unit invites upper elementary students to step into the role of detectives as they read, write, and think like investigators. This cross-curricular unit blends ELA, science, and critical thinking using the engaging theme of mystery-solving to build comprehension, problem-solving, and creativity. Students begin by exploring the elements of mystery stories, including the problem, clues, suspects, red herrings, and solution. Through both fi
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies
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
Nonfiction Genre Unit Study: PBL, Choice board, texts, 5es, experiment
Nonfiction Genre Unit Study DescriptionThe Nonfiction Genre Unit Study invites upper elementary students to become researchers, investigators, and truth-seekers. In this unit, students explore how nonfiction texts help us understand the real world through facts, explanations, and true stories. They learn that nonfiction isn’t just about reading information—it’s about discovering, organizing, and communicating knowledge clearly and purposefully. The unit begins by introducing students to the
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies
Density Tower Lab | Montessori Chemistry Experiment | Hands-On Science for Upper
Turn abstract chemistry into a memorable hands-on experience with this Density Tower Lab. Designed for grades 4–6, this activity shows students how liquids and solids behave based on their density, making particle theory both visible and engaging. Students layer liquids such as honey, dish soap, water, and oil in a clear jar, then test different solids (coin, bead, paperclip, grape, popcorn kernel) to see where each one settles. By observing the separation of liquids and the placement of so
4th - 9th
Basic Principles, Chemistry, Physics
Light Signals STEM
Light STEM Challenge - Oh no! The new boat route has boats traveling close to the shallow water. In this STEM challenge, students will learn some of the practical uses for light signals. Build a tall light signal to warn the boaters of the dangerous area. They will use their creative thinking to solve the challenge of building a light house that is at least 18" tall using the available supplies. Students must stick to a budget. This STEM meets NGSS standards.
Suggested Implementation Pl
1st - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering
Also included in: STEM Activities Bundle
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
Save the Ice Cube! – A Cool Insulation STEM Challenge for Curious Scientists
Turn your classroom into a science lab with this hands-on insulation experiment that gets students designing, testing, measuring, and thinking like real engineers! In Save the Ice Cube!, students investigate which materials keep ice from melting the longest while practicing scientific observation, data collection, and critical thinking. Save the Ice Cube Perfect for upper elementary and middle school, this engaging STEM activity walks students through the full scientific process: ✔ Choosing i
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, General Science, Other (Science)
Convection Currents Lab | Montessori Science Experiment | Particle Movement
Make invisible particle movement visible with this engaging Convection Currents Lab! Designed for grades 4–6, this hands-on experiment demonstrates how heat energy affects particle motion by comparing warm and cold water. Students drop food coloring into both jars and observe the differences in how the color spreads, creating a vivid example of convection currents . Perfect for: Montessori classrooms – simple setup and a built-in control of error for independent exploration. Homeschool fami
4th - 8th
Basic Principles, Chemistry, General Science
Osmosis in Action: Water Movement Through Egg Membranes (Advanced/Biology/Hands-
This hands-on lab engages students in exploring the process of osmosis and water potential (Ψ) using de-shelled chicken eggs as model cells. By comparing changes in egg mass and volume in distilled water and corn syrup, students gain a clear understanding of tonicity, solute potential (Ψs), and cellular homeostasis. The activity reinforces key concepts in cell transport and helps students connect microscopic processes to real-world examples such as IV fluids, dehydration, and plant water balance
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Basic Principles, Biology, Chemistry
NGSS
MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-3
, MS-LS1-1
+3
Butterfly Pea Flower Buffer Simulation Activity (Advanced Biology/AP/Worksheet)
This engaging activity introduces students to the critical role of buffers in maintaining homeostasis. Using butterfly pea flower tea as a natural pH indicator, citric acid as an acid source, and baking soda solution as a buffer, students investigate how biological systems resist drastic pH changes. Students will record data, construct graphs, and connect their results to real-world biological systems such as blood pH regulation, lactic acid buildup during exercise, and ocean acidification. Stan
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Basic Principles, Biology, Chemistry
NGSS
HS-LS2-7
, MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS1-3
+8
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