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Hands-On Weather Activities | 2nd Grade Science Enrichment STEM Challenges
Hands-on weather activities and STEM challenges for 2nd grade. Science investigations exploring weather patterns, wind, clouds, seasons, and severe weather for enrichment and critical thinking. Looking for engaging hands-on weather activities that go beyond worksheets? These STEM challenges for 2nd grade provide interactive science lessons that strengthen weather concepts through science investigations, engineering challenges, and critical thinking. Designed as 2nd grade science enrichment, t
2nd - 3rd
Earth Sciences, Engineering, General Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
Elementary True or False Challenge: Cards + Google Form
Bring fun and learning to your classroom with this interactive Truth or False game designed for young learners! This game helps students practice critical thinking and reasoning while having fun. What’s included: 4 categories of statement cards with engaging questions Answer sheets for tracking students’ responses Stickers for labeling category envelopes Google Form link for recording answers digitally How it works:Students pick a card, read the statement, and decide if it is true or false.
1st - 4th
Biology, Computer Science - Technology, Earth Sciences
Natural Disaster STEAM Bundle! *Six Free Design Challenges*
Take a deep dive into natural disasters through six, free STEAM challenges! Students must generate solutions to reduce the impact of catastrophic events on Earth. Each lesson contains the following: • Lesson Plan • Editable Slideshow • Student Printables • Modified Activity • Extension Exercises We hope this resource will help support your students in their learning process. Included lessons: • STEAM Challenge: Design a Blizzard-Resistant Snow Plow• STEAM Challenge: Design a Hail-Resistant
3rd - 9th
Earth Sciences, Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
+1
STEAM Challenge: Design an Earthquake-Resistant Building
This engineering design challenge expands knowledge of catastrophic events and the engineering design process. Students collaborate to design a building that can withstand an earthquake. Groups must build within a set of constraints mirrored by real-world engineers. This resource includes the following: · Lesson Plan · Editable Slideshow · Student Printables · Modified Activity · Extension Exercises We hope this resource will help support your students in their learning process. Thanks for
3rd - 9th
Earth Sciences, Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
+1
STEAM Challenge: Design a Tsunami-Resistant Boat
This engineering design challenge expands knowledge of catastrophic events and the engineering design process. Students collaborate to build tsunami-resistant boats. Groups must build within a set of constraints mirrored by real-world engineers. This resource includes the following: · Lesson Plan · Editable Slideshow · Student Printables · Modified Activity · Extension Exercises We hope this resource will help support your students in their learning process. Thanks for downloading!
3rd - 9th
Earth Sciences, Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
+1
STEAM Challenge: Design a Tornado-Resistant Home
This engineering design challenge expands knowledge of catastrophic events and the engineering design process. Students collaborate to construct tornado-resistant homes (simulated by a shop blower). Groups must build within a set of constraints mirrored by real-world engineers. This resource includes the following: · Lesson Plan · Editable Slideshow · Student Printables · Modified Activity · Extension Exercises We hope this resource will help support your students in their learning process.
3rd - 9th
Earth Sciences, Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
+1
STEAM Challenge: Design a Blizzard-Resistant Snow Plow
This engineering design challenge expands knowledge of catastrophic events and the engineering design process. Students collaborate to create snowplows to clean up extreme amounts of snow left by a blizzard (simulated by flour). Groups must build within a set of constraints mirrored by real-world engineers. This resource includes the following: · Lesson Plan · Editable Slideshow · Student Printables · Modified Activity · Extension Exercises We hope this resource will help support your stude
3rd - 9th
Earth Sciences, Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
+1
STEAM Challenge: Design a Heat-Resistant Shelter
This engineering design challenge expands knowledge of catastrophic events and the engineering design process. Students collaborate to protect people and animals from heat waves (simulated by the sun or a space heater). Groups must build within a set of constraints mirrored by real-world engineers. This resource includes the following: · Lesson Plan · Editable Slideshow · Student Printables · Modified Activity · Extension Exercises We hope this resource will help support your students in th
3rd - 9th
Earth Sciences, Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
+1
STEAM Challenge: Design a Hail-Resistant Car
This engineering design challenge expands knowledge of catastrophic events and the engineering design process. Students collaborate to protect cars from hail (simulated by rocks). Groups must build within a set of constraints mirrored by real-world engineers. This resource includes the following: · Lesson Plan · Editable Slideshow · Student Printables · Modified Activity · Extension Exercises We hope this resource will help support your students in their learning process. Thanks for downloa
3rd - 9th
Earth Sciences, Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
+1
1:07
Desert Survival Quest | Ecosystems, Adaptations & Critical Thinking
Desert Ecosystem and Survival Quest challenges students to survive a high-stakes desert expedition while exploring ecosystems, biodiversity, climate, and biological adaptations through interactive science tasks. Students investigate what truly defines a desert, identify dangerous desert organisms, compare survival strategies used by humans and animals, and make decisions about food, clothing, water, and travel in extreme environments. Activities for students: Identify hot, cold, rocky, sandy, an
4th - 8th
Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment
Earth day Maze logic puzzle Math Game brain breaks Activities middle 7th 8th 6th
Earth Day Maze logic puzzle game, no prep, low prep ACTIVITY, easy, medium and hard/ challenging levels, challenging activity, problem-solving, early finisher tasks, brain breaks, critical thinking and logic puzzle, Morning work, Sub plans, Homeroom or advisory, Classroom Icebreaker game ...helped class gain a more concrete understanding of the assignment.❄️ Need a fun, low-prep, no-prep holiday and seasonal activity to keep your students engaged during the colder months? This printable season
4th - 12th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Other (Math)
Weather & Climate Reading Comprehension + STEM Severe Weather Reports and Graphs
Make science and reading work together—without adding more prep. This Weather & Climate bundle combines meaningful reading comprehension, real-world data collection, and hands-on STEM challenges to help 2nd-grade students truly understand weather, climate, and severe weather. Students read, discuss, observe, build, test, and reflect—connecting science concepts to literacy in a way that feels purposeful and engaging. This bundle includes:✔ A complete Weather & Climate Reading Comprehension
2nd
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Reading
CCSS, NGSS
RI.2.1
, RI.2.2
, RI.2.3
+5
AP Environmental Science Unit 9: Global Change Presentation - EDITABLE
Engage your students with this comprehensive 146-slide presentation covering the critical topics of Global Change in AP® Environmental Science. This resource provides an in-depth exploration of environmental challenges affecting our planet, from atmospheric chemistry to ecosystem impacts, and is designed to prepare students for success on the AP® exam. What's Included🌍 Topic 9.1–9.2: Stratospheric Ozone Depletion & Mitigation: Structure and function of the ozone layer; “Good” vs. “bad” ozone;
9th - 12th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Science
NGSS
HS-LS2-7
, HS-LS4-6
, HS-ESS3-5
+2
Science Blackout
This is a fun and engaging icebreaker I have used at the beginning of the year to get every student to get up, participate, mix and mingle with each other. It is a completely self-contained and no prep activity that will last about twenty minutes. They are challenged to find students that have one of the characteristics necessary to fill out each of the twenty-four questions on the chart. When it is complete and they have completed each square (blacked it out), they return to their seat and yell
6th - 12th
Biology, Earth Sciences, General Science
Full Year Seasonal Ethical Dilemmas – No Prep – NGSS | Pear Deck & Print
Boost critical thinking and real-world science connections with these engaging ethical dilemma prompts—perfect for middle schoolers learning to think like scientists! This BUNDLED resource includes 10-12 seasonally themed ethical dilemmas PER month aligned to the Middle School (6-8) Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Each scenario presents a real-life science situation followed by thoughtful discussion questions that challenge students to analyze evidence, consider consequences, and
6th - 8th
Classroom Community, Earth Sciences, General Science
NGSS
MS-LS1-5
, MS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS2-3
+56
2:05
Discover the Tundra Biome: Animals, Survival & Adaptations Science Lesson
The Tundra lesson invites students to explore one of Earth’s most extreme environments through observation, reasoning, and decision-making. Learners analyze landscapes, interpret environmental clues, and investigate how cold climates, limited resources, and permafrost shape plant and animal adaptations as well as human survival strategies. The lesson integrates ecology, Earth science, and critical thinking through inquiry-based activities that encourage students to conclude from evidence and be
3rd - 6th
Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment
AP Environmental Science Land and Water Use Presentation and Student Note Bundle
Prepare your students to tackle one of the most human‑impact‑driven and systems‑focused units in AP Environmental Science with this complete Unit 5: Land and Water Use instructional bundle. This resource pairs a comprehensive, visually engaging presentation with structured student guided notes, giving you everything you need to teach land and water use concepts with clarity, depth, and confidence. Designed to align directly with the AP Environmental Science Course and Exam Description (CED)
9th - 12th
Earth Sciences, Environment, General Science
NGSS
HS-LS2-7
, HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-1
+3
Mission to the Moon: Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo Mission Lesson with Activities!
Take your students on an out-of-this-world journey through the Space Race with this engaging, ready-to-use Mission Folder Bundle! This three-part resource dives into the U.S. space programs Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo, each packed with rich historical context, fun facts, astronaut highlights, and major mission moments that shaped space history. Perfect for grades 5–8 (or as an out-of-this-world experience for high schoolers!) this bundle is packed with curiosity-sparking, hands-on learning!
5th - 12th
Earth Sciences, Other (Social Studies), U.S. History
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