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STEM Activity Challenge: Air Jack Pressure & Matter Lab | Grades 3-5
⭐ NGSS Aligned STEM Activity | Printable, Digital, & Fully Editable | Updated for 2026Engage your students with this high-interest engineering challenge where they explore air pressure and forces. In this hands-on lab, students build an air jack using a zip-top bag and a straw to use their own breath to lift a heavy book off the table. It is the perfect addition to any Elementary Physical Science, Matter, or Forces and Motion unit. Designed specifically for 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th gra
3rd - 5th
Engineering, General Science
Two opening activities to help students understand uncertainties in measurement
These activities engage students in simple measurements that help them to appreciate the reasons behind uncertainties, what uncertainties really represent and the thinking process behind estimating uncertainties as well as introduce the idea of error propagation. The measurements only require stopwatches and meter sticks. In the first activity, students measure the time it takes to walk across the room, and learn to nuances of estimating the uncertainty in the time measurement. They also learn
9th - 12th
Chemistry, Engineering, Physics
Mr. Ferris and His Wheel End of the Year READ ALOUD STEM™ Challenge
Integrate STEM in your classroom at the End of the School Year!Learn about the World's Fair and how Mr. Ferris built the first Ferris Wheel! Your students will love designing, building, testing, and writing about their very own Ferris Wheel! Connect to a Read Aloud: Mr. Ferris and His WheelThis STEM Project is a companion activity to Mr. Ferris and His Wheel by Kathryn Davis. The book explores the 1893 Chicago World's Fair and how Ferris built his first wheel. Take students through the STEM Pr
1st - 5th
Engineering, Science
CCSS, NGSS
W.1.1
, W.2.1
, W.3.1
+14
Groundhog Day STEM Activity Light and Shadows Investigation
Teach Students About Groundhog Day with STEM!Engage students in a Groundhog Day exploration where they investigate how groundhogs see their shadows. Students learn about how light is an energy source and how it interacts with opaque objects, transparent objects, and translucent objects. This activity helps students develop critical thinking skills as well as cooperative learning. Students hypothesize, test, and reflect on their own ideas. Aligns with NGSS(Next Gen Science Standards). Includes:
1st - 5th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
1-PS4-2
, 1-PS4-3
Also included in: February STEM Activities and Challenges BUNDLE
Force and Motion STEM Carnival
With the force and motion STEM carnival, students will apply scientific principles of force and motion to engineer carnival games.
Included:
-26 engineering design task cards (examples include: catapult basketball, lid hockey, skee ball, magnet claw, car race, cotton ball launch, and more!
-planning sheet for students to record the rules and object of their game
-science vocab page for students to make connections between their game and the scientific vocabulary (force, motion, energy, magnets
3rd - 4th
Engineering, Physics, Science
100th Day of School Activities STEM Challenge Project Spaghetti Tower & Reading
Are you ready for the 100th Day of School? STEM challenge activities are so much fun. But, finding the time to incorporate design challenges into your curriculum can be difficult. This 100th Day of School Spaghetti Tower Challenge is part of the STEM with CLOSE READING series. It seamlessly allows you to tie together the curriculum by including a high interest close reading passage and assessment that pair perfectly with the fun engineering design challenge. Integrating ELA into your STEM c
3rd - 6th
Close Reading, Engineering
Cupid's Bow and Arrow Valentines Day STEM Activity
Can your students help Cupid? Integrate STEM in your classroom this Valentine's Day! Students receive a letter from Cupid explaining that he lost his bow and arrow. Cupid will need your students' help to build him a new and improved bow and arrow! The Engineering Design Process:Students plan, design, and execute their own ideas. After they have completed their activity, there is time for reflection on what worked and what didn't. They follow the six step Engineering Design Process: Ask, Imagine
1st - 5th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
Also included in: Valentine's Day STEM Activities and Challenges Bundle
Thermal Energy Activities for Conductors and Insulators & STEAM Activities
Looking for an engaging way for your students to solidify and apply their knowledge of thermal energy, heat transfer, insulators, and conductors? Then it’s time for a hot cocoa party! In this exciting physical science STEAM activity, students are tasked with designing and building an insulated cup that will keep hot cocoa warm. The project supports Next Generation Science Standards, including the performance expectations MS-PS3-3 and MS-ETS1-1. Looking for more middle school STEM challenges? G
5th - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Physical Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-PS3-3
+1
Introduction to Robotics Middle School STEM and Technology Robot Activities
So you're teaching robotics—now what? This resource will help you start your middle school STEM or technology course by teaching the basics. In these robot activities, students will explore their background knowledge about robots and learn the basic components and characteristics of robots through class discussion and a web quest activity. Get all the Intro to Robotics resources here and SAVE!The lesson begins with students exploring common misconceptions about robots in a human barometer activi
6th - 9th
Engineering, Robotics, Science
Elementary STEM Challenge: Marble Run Engineering & Motion Activity | 3-5
⭐ NGSS Aligned STEM Activity | Printable, Digital, & Fully Editable | Updated for 2026Engage your students with this high-interest engineering challenge where they explore gravitational energy and motion. In this hands-on lab, students design and build a marble run using paper plates and towel rolls to guide a marble safely to the table. It is the perfect addition to any Elementary Physical Science, Energy, or Forces and Motion unit. Designed specifically for 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th gr
3rd - 5th
Engineering, General Science, Physical Science
NGSS
3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 4-PS3-1
+2
STEM Activity Challenge: Spaghetti Tower Engineering & Forces Activity | 3-5
⭐ NGSS Aligned STEM Activity | Printable, Digital, & Fully Editable | Updated for 2026Engage your students with this high-interest engineering challenge where they explore structural engineering and stability. In this hands-on lab, students design and build the tallest tower possible using spaghetti noodles and mini marshmallows. It is the perfect addition to any Elementary Physical Science, Engineering Design, or Forces and Motion unit. Designed specifically for 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5
3rd - 5th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+1
Dream Big: Engineering Our World Movie Worksheets STEM Careers & STEM Sub Plans
Need an easy STEM sub plan? Maybe a movie day incentive? Keep your students engaged and explore engineering and STEM careers by watching Dream Big: Engineering Our World (2017), a documentary created in partnership with the American Society of Civil Engineers! Looking for more engineering movie guides? Grab the bundle and save today! In this amazing documentary, students will meet engineers from a wide variety of backgrounds and specialties. They will discover some of the many marvels of engin
6th - 9th
Engineering, Robotics, Science
3D Printing Activities and Technology Lessons and Technology Activities for STEM
So, you're teaching 3D printing... Now what? These technology activities will help you start your 3D printing unit strong by teaching the basic 3D printer parts and concepts. Your students will explore misconceptions, learn about the history of 3D printers, and identify common printer parts and functions through a class discussion, a webquest, and a puzzle activity. Looking for more 3D printing activities? Grab the bundle here and SAVE!First, you’ll explore your students' prior knowledge and mi
6th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
STEM Project: Bridge Building Challenge | Engineering, Forces & Structures PBL
Design, build, and test different types of bridges with this hands-on Building Bridges STEM project for Grades 5–8. Students explore beam bridges, arch bridges, suspension bridges, forces, tension, compression, and structural stability as they complete an engaging engineering design challenge with NGSS-aligned PBL activities. Students will investigate bridge types, load distribution, support systems, and structural stability while applying the engineering design process. Through planning, bui
5th - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+5
Elementary STEM Challenge: Oobleck Matter & Properties Activity | 3-5
⭐ NGSS Aligned STEM Activity | Printable, Digital, & Fully Editable | Updated for 2026Engage your students with this high-interest science activity where they explore the unique properties of matter and Non-Newtonian fluids. In this hands-on lab, students create a mixture of cornstarch and water to investigate how Oobleck behaves like both a solid and a liquid depending on the force applied. It is the perfect addition to any Elementary Physical Science, Structure and Properties of Matter, or
3rd - 5th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
5-PS1-3
, 3-PS2-1
Kindergarten Science and Engineering Not a Stick Read Aloud STEM Challenge
Integrate STEM in Kindergarten!Connect STEM and Literacy with this amazing Read Aloud STEM Activity as a companion to Not a Stick by Antoinette Portis. Being an engineer takes a lot of work! Engineers are curious about things and ask a lot of questions. They observe the things around them, take notes and draw things that they see. In this lesson, students will activate their imagination as they observe all the things that the pig imagines his stick to be. This STEM Challenges aligns to NGSS Eng
Kindergarten
Engineering, English Language Arts, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-1
The Wright Brother's First Flight Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT & DIGITAL
This easy to read history passage details the story of Wilbur and Orville Wright's first successful flight of a motor-driven airplane on December 17, 1903 in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. It explains the Wright brothers': background repairing bicycles in Dayton, Ohioexperiments building gliders and studying birds to learn about flighttime spend in Kitty Hawk preparing and testing their planelegacy in North Carolina and how they are honored on NC license plates, the NC quarter, and with a monument
4th - 7th
Engineering, Informational Text, U.S. History
CCSS
RI.4.1
, RI.4.3
, RI.4.10
+4
Also included in: United States History Reading Comprehension Passages GROWING Bundle
Earth Day STEM Activities & Middle School STEM Renewable Energy Wind Energy Car
Are you looking for an engaging Earth Day STEM activities? Do you want to extend student learning about renewable energy and global warming? This wind-powered car STEM challenge is perfect for your STEM or Science classroom! Looking for more STEM Challenges? Click here to get activities for the whole year and SAVE!First, students will learn about global warming and wind energy as a renewable resource. Then they'll research methods for capturing wind energy. Next, they'll use the engineering de
5th - 8th
Engineering, Environment, General Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 5-ESS3-1
, MS-ETS1-1
Middle School STEM Challenge Roller Coaster Energy & Motion Activity 6-8
⭐ NGSS Aligned STEM Lab | Printable, Digital, & Fully Editable | Updated for 2026Engage your students with this high-interest STEM Engineering activity challenge where they explore gravitational potential energy, kinetic energy, and the laws of motion. In this hands-on lab, students design and build a Marble Roller Coaster using foam pool noodles to achieve three consecutive successful runs. It is the perfect addition to any Middle School Physical Science, Forces and Motion, or Energy unit.
6th - 8th
Engineering, Physical Science, Science
NGSS
MS-PS3-2
, MS-PS2-2
, MS-ETS1-1
+2
The Name Jar Self Awareness SEL Activity and Read Aloud STEM Challenge
Integrate STEM, SEL, and Literacy in your classroom!In this STEM Lesson, students learn about the importance of Self-Awareness. They design, build, and test their own stamp that reflects their identity. Students discover how to cope with nervousness, develop gratitude, and have their own unique identity. They build their own name jar to share positive names for others. CASEL Framework: Self AwarenessThis activity is a part of a series of STEM resources designed to follow the CASEL Framework for
1st - 5th
Art, Engineering, English Language Arts
CCSS, NGSS
W.1.5
, W.2.5
, W.3.10
+8
Also included in: Self Awareness SEL Activities and Read Aloud STEM Challenges Bundle
Middle School STEM Challenge: Foil Boat Buoyancy & Density Activity | 6-8
⭐ NGSS Aligned STEM Lab | Printable, Digital, & Fully Editable | Updated for 2026Engage your students with this high-interest STEM Engineering activity challenge where they explore buoyancy, displacement, and balanced forces. In this hands-on lab, students design and build an Aluminum Foil Boat to test how much weight it can hold before sinking. It is the perfect addition to any Middle School Physical Science, Forces and Motion, or Properties of Matter unit. Designed specifically for 6th g
6th - 8th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-PS2-2
, MS-ETS1-1
+1
Middle School STEM Challenge: Hoop Glider Lift & Flight Forces Activity | 6-8
⭐ NGSS Aligned STEM Lab | Printable, Digital, & Fully Editable | Updated for 2026Engage your students with this high-interest STEM Engineering activity challenge where they explore static electricity and electric forces. In this hands-on lab, students use a charged balloon to move a soda can without touching it, investigating how electric forces act at a distance. It is the perfect addition to any Middle School Physical Science or Forces and Interactions unit. Designed specifically for 6th
6th - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Physical Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-PS2-2
, MS-ETS1-1
+2
Owl Moon READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity Light and Shadows Investigation
Learn about Light and Shadows with this Winter Read Aloud STEM Activity!Integrate STEM in your classroom with this engaging Winter Companion Activity to Owl Moon by Jane Yolen . This is a fun way to integrate STEM and Literacy. This winter activity can be easily done with simple materials you already have in your classroom (see material list below.) In this winter stem challenge, students learn about Light and Shadows. After learning about light and shadows, they do an investigation. Owl Moon
1st - 5th
Engineering
CCSS
W.1.2
, W.2.2
, W.3.2
+10
Also included in: Winter READ ALOUD STEM™ Activities and Challenges
Computer Coding Worksheets for Middle School Computer Science and Hour of Code
How can you get your students to move from computer science newbies to confident coders? This computer coding resource will help you teach your students to analyze a task, plan an algorithm, and translate their plan into code. Get all the Intro to Computer Science resources here and SAVE!The lesson starts with unplugged computer coding worksheets. Your students will engage in a fun exploration of writing instructions for a “robot” mouse to solve a simple maze. Then they will practice writing al
5th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Robotics
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