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4 Valentine’s Day Stations – SEL, STEM, Math, Writing & ELA - 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Looking for meaningful Valentine’s Day stations that feel festive without turning the day into a time filler or full party mode? This Valentine’s Day Stations bundle includes four low-prep, high-engagement activities that span SEL, STEM, math, writing, and ELA. Each station is designed to keep kids learning, collaborating, and thinking while still enjoying the Valentine’s Day theme. These stations work especially well for grades 3–6, with built-in flexibility that allows you to simplify or e
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
Four Leaf Clover Science & Math Activity – St Patrick’s Day Shamrock Math Game
This four leaf clover science and math activity is a hands-on St. Patrick’s Day STEM challenge where kids design, test, and improve a four leaf clover flying disc while exploring shamrock math, leprechaun math, and probability. Students complete the building and testing with simple materials, then use printable handouts or Google Slides to record data, analyze results, and extend their thinking. 🍀 How the Four Leaf Clover Science & Math Activity WorksKids work independently or in small groups
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
MYP UNIT: Islamic Tiles Coding & Design (IB / STEAM / Art + Engineering)
Bring beauty, math, and logic together in this engaging, interdisciplinary unit that blends geometric art, computational thinking, and the IB MYP Design Cycle! This project-based learning experience invites students to explore traditional Islamic tile design while learning how to code original digital patterns using platforms like TurtleArt, Scratch, or Tinkercad Codeblocks. Whether you're a Design, STEAM, Art, or Math teacher, this unit offers a structured and creative way to teach sy
6th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Visual Arts
CCSS, NGSS
6.G.A.3
, 7.G.A.1
, 7.G.A.2
+9
After Winter Break Winter STEM Challenge Activity - Print & Digital Bundle
Winter STEM challenges are a powerful way to channel student energy into focused, hands-on problem solving. The Frosted Forest STEM Challenge blends geometry, engineering, and critical thinking into an engaging design task that works for a wide range of grade levels. In this challenge, students work in partners or small groups to design the iciest tree possible using triangular icicles and a clear set of criteria and constraints. The result is a highly engaging STEM activity that feels playful
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Geometry
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Candy STEM Design Challenge Bundle | Edible STEM Activities
Sugar, STEM, and Strategy—Sweeten up your classroom with this engaging bundle of candy-themed design challenges! Have fun with these Engineering Design Process Lessons. Perfect for upper elementary and middle school (Grades 5–8), this collection of high-energy, low-prep lessons is designed to spark creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration. Whether you're looking for back-to-school fun, a festive engineering activity, or a reward-day challenge, each lesson comes packed with real-world des
5th - 8th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+4
Pipe Cleaner Tower STEM Lesson - 2nd and 3rd Grade STEM Activity
Pipe Cleaner Tower STEM Challenge | 2nd–3rd Grade Beginning of Year STEM Activity with Biblical IntegrationStart your school year with an engaging, easy-to-prep STEM challenge that introduces teamwork, design thinking, and a biblical worldview—all in one activity! In this Pipe Cleaner Tower Challenge, students will use only pipe cleaners to construct the tallest freestanding tower possible. This challenge promotes critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity, while also tying in a meani
2nd - 5th
Engineering, General Science, Other (Math)
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
Lift the Book STEM Lesson - 4th and 5th Grade STEM Activity/Challenge
Lift the Book STEM Challenge | 4th and 5th Grade Beginning of Year STEM Activity with Biblical IntegrationStart your school year with an engaging, easy-to-prep STEM challenge that introduces teamwork, design thinking, and a biblical worldview—all in one activity! In this Lift the Book STEM Challenge, students will use only paper to lift a book up at least 8 inches This challenge promotes critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity, while also tying in a meaningful biblical character l
4th - 5th
Engineering, General Science, Geometry
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Build a Bridge Day
Your students are about to become engineers, historians, mathematicians, and writers, all in one incredible day. This full-day, fully-planned interdisciplinary lesson takes 5th graders on a journey from ancient Roman arch bridges all the way to the Golden Gate — then challenges them to build and load-test their own bridge using popsicle sticks, toothpicks, tape, and glue. It's hands-on, it's engaging, and it covers Science, ELA, Math, and Social Studies standards all at once. Teachers love it. K
4th - 6th
Engineering, Informational Text, Measurement
CCSS, NGSS
5.MD.B.2
, RI.5.3
, W.5.2
+1
Bridge Challenge IB MYP Design Cycle | Website | STEM | Project-Based | Easy
Can your students build a popsicle stick bridge strong enough to hold 10 pounds? This complete IB MYP Design project guides middle school students through the full design cycle — Investigate, Plan, Create, and Evaluate — as they engineer their own bridge from scratch. Students use a beautifully designed interactive website as their project hub and a Google Slides template as their graded deliverable. No photocopies. No printed handouts. Zero prep beyond sharing a link. ──────────────────────────
6th - 10th
Engineering, Measurement, Physics
Strongest Shape STEM Challenge - Kindergarten and 1st Grade STEM Activity
Strongest Shape Challenge | Kindergarten & 1st Grade STEM Activity with Biblical IntegrationIntroduce your youngest learners to the exciting world of STEM with this hands-on, easy-to-teach challenge! In the Strongest Shape Challenge, students will explore three 3D shapes— cylinders, rectangular prisms, and triangular prisms—and predict which one will hold the most books. Then, they’ll test each shape to discover which design is the strongest and why. This beginning-of-the-year STEM activity bu
PreK - 1st
Engineering, Geometry
CCSS, NGSS
K.G.A.1
, K.G.A.2
, K.G.A.3
+7
Pumpkin Catapult Engineering: Force & Motion
Launch into Learning with This Engaging Fall STEM Challenge! Bring force and motion to life with this pumpkin catapult engineering activity! Students will design, build, and test their own mini catapults in a hands-on exploration of simple machines and Newton’s Laws. Perfect for fall or Halloween-themed STEM fun, this resource includes everything you need for a successful classroom experience. What’s Included: ✔️ Slideshow presentation to introduce key concepts ✔️ Printable and digital studen
1st - 3rd
Engineering, Measurement, Physical Science
CCSS, NGSS
2.MD.A.1
, 2.MD.D.10
, 3.MD.A.1
+12
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