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Bone Bridge® Halloween STEM Science Activity for October Science & Fun Friday
The Bone Bridge® Halloween STEM Challenge blends engineering, creativity, and collaboration as students design and test skeleton bones bridges using simple materials. Kick off October science with a spooky, hands-on Fall STEM Challenge! Perfect for Halloween science, Fun Friday activities, early finishers, or anytime you need an engaging October STEM activity. Activity OverviewStudents work in partners or teams against a criteria & constraints list to engineer bone bridges that maximize
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Bat Wings STEM Challenge for October Science, Halloween Early Finishers, Centers
This Bat Wings Halloween STEM Challenge (Google Slides™ edition) is all about engineering creative bat wings in a paper airplane-style activity while blending spooky fun with real STEM learning. With digital student slides and low-prep teacher supports, this activity is a favorite for October science, early finishers, bat STEM activities, and Halloween sub plans. Activity OverviewIn this challenge, students: Design and engineer their own set of bat wings Test for maximum distance, accuracy, or
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Spider Web STEM Activity – Spooky Science for October & Fall Halloween Stations
Looking for a spider web STEM activity that blends spooky fun with hands-on learning? Creature Catcher is a Halloween STEM challenge from Bone Bridge® STEM Challenges where students design their own spider webs or other creative devices to trap creatures. It’s the perfect blend of spooky science, October STEM activities, and fall Halloween stations, all in a digital, paperless format for Google Slides™. Students work in pairs or small groups to meet a list of criteria and constraints. Whil
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Candy Corn Tower STEM Challenge |STEM Activity for Grades 2–5
Looking for a fun and educational way to celebrate Fall in your classroom? This Candy Corn Tower STEM Challenge is the perfect blend of spooky fun and hands-on learning! Students in Grades 2–5 will work collaboratively to build the tallest free-standing tower using just candy corn and toothpicks — no glue, no tape, just STEM thinking and teamwork. Use this activity during October for a Halloween-themed science center, enrichment project, or STEM Friday. It’s great for practicing the Engine
2nd - 5th
Classroom Community, Engineering
Also included in: Seasonal STEM Challenge Bundle | August - December (Grades 2–5)
STEM Activities Spring Earth Day Project 2nd to 5th Grade Science Bird Feeder
Looking for an easy Spring or Earth Day STEM project for your 2nd through 5th grade students? This ready to go Bird Feeder Project is perfect for spring or for your wild animals unit! Challenge your students to design and build a bird feeder that can be refilled easily and can dispense bird seeds on its own. You can use plastic bottles, plastic plates, cardboard, wooden clothespins, and string to engineer this bird feeder. This activity comes in a print and digital version, so you can choose t
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Environment
Also included in: Holiday STEM Challenges BUNDLE
Day Before or After Winter Break Activity - Snowman Science Winter STEM Activity
Looking for a fun, low-prep STEM activity for the day before or after winter break? The Snowman Stretch STEM Challenge is perfect for keeping kids learning and laughing while practicing science, technology, engineering, and math skills in a festive, wintry theme. In this hands-on Winter STEM and Science activity, kids design and build the tallest free-standing snowman possible—or, for an extra challenge, the snowman with the greatest volume or surface area. It’s an ideal way to mix creativ
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Christmas in Australia - Christmas STEM Low Prep Challenges - December STEM
Looking for engaging and educational Christmas STEM activities to keep your students learning during the busy holiday season? This fun and festive Christmas STEM challenge brings a warm-weather twist to your December plans with Surfboard for Santa – a Christmas in Australia STEM activity your students will love! In this hands-on challenge, students in 2nd through 5th grade will design and build a surfboard for Santa using drinking straws and plastic wrap - or any materials you choose. Then,
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Science
Fun Week Before Winter Break Activity - Back to School After Break - STEM Improv
Perfect for the week before winter break or back to school after winter break, Winter STEM Improv is a fun, fast-paced activity that challenges kids to think creatively, solve problems, and flex their design-thinking muscles. This activity re-energizes students with hands-on imagination and laughter while targeting key STEM and creativity skills. How It Works1️⃣ Draw Random Prompts: Students select one winter-themed object, material, and function using printable cards or video spinners. 2️⃣
3rd - 6th
Engineering
Also included in: STEM Activities for Centers and Sub Plans | 4 Seasons STEM Improv
Earth Day STEM Renewable Energy Activities 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Grade Science Project
Looking for a fun Earth Day project for your 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th grade students? You students will love this shoebox solar oven STEM activity! Challenge your students to design and build a solar oven that can actually cook food out of a shoe box, aluminum foil, plastic wrap, black construction paper, craft sticks, and clear tape. It's a great way to learn about renewable energy while having fun. This STEM challenge comes in a print and digital version, you can choose to print out the pages t
2nd - 5th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Environment
Black History Month Science Black Scientists & Inventors Project Lonnie Johnson
Looking for a meaningful way to celebrate Black History Month while building research and critical thinking skills? This Black Scientists and Engineers Research Project invites students to explore the lives, discoveries, and impact of influential Black innovators who shaped science, engineering, medicine, and space exploration. Perfect for Black History Month science lessons, this engaging Black Scientists Project goes beyond biographies to help students understand how scientific innovation c
6th - 8th
Biology, Engineering, General Science
Easter Egg STEM Challenge Activities Egg Catapult - April STEM - Spring STEM
Looking for Easter STEM Activities that use Easter Eggs? Your students will love this STEM activity! Challenge your students to design and build an egg catapult for launching Easter eggs using skewers, rubber bands, wooden clothespins, and a piece of felt or fabric. Use this engaging challenge as a one-day activity, a STEM center, or part of your spring lessons. Students will love designing and testing their egg launchers while building problem-solving skills and having fun. Be sure to check the
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Science
Christmas Low Prep STEM Challenge - Social Studies Christmas in Egypt Activity
Looking for a fun, low prep Christmas STEM activity that also ties into Christmas social studies content? This Christmas in Egypt STEM Challenge is the perfect way to keep your students engaged and learning in December! In this Christmas STEM activity, students will explore Christmas traditions in Egypt while applying STEM skills to help Baba Noël (Father Christmas) deliver gifts. Their challenge? Design and build a foldable ladder using simple materials like skewers, tape, and glue - long
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Other (Social Studies), Science
Fun Day Before Thanksgiving Break Science Activity - Pilgrims & Native Americans
Looking for day before Thanksgiving break activities that are fun & meaningful? In this Thanksgiving STEM challenge, kids design and build shelters to protect Pilgrims or Native Americans (Wampanoag) from the elements.Perfect for Thanksgiving science activities, this challenge combines engineering design with Thanksgiving SEL and social emotional learning, helping kids build resilience, collaboration, and critical-thinking skills before the holiday break. Protect the People Thanksgiving STEM
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Valentine’s SEL - February STEM Activity - Valentine's Day Google Slides
Looking for a Valentine’s SEL activity that builds math and STEM skills? This Heavy Hearts Valentine STEM Challenge is a calm, engaging February STEM activity designed specifically for paperless classrooms using Google Slides. Students collaborate, communicate, and problem-solve as they design the “heaviest” Valentine heart using shapes, measurement, and strategy. The challenge feels like a game, but it is grounded in meaningful SEL skills, math thinking, and STEM problem-solving. This digita
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+6
Earth Day STEM Challenge - Earth Day Science & SEL - New Earth City STEM
Looking for an engaging Earth Day STEM activity that keeps the hands-on building but eliminates the paper? This Google Slides STEM challenge combines physical design and building with easy-to-use digital student slides. In this Earth Day science challenge, kids become part of a pioneering crew tasked with designing and building New Earth City on Planetopia, a newly discovered Earth-like planet. This activity blends Earth Day science, engineering, and math with meaningful conversations about s
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Easter Egg STEM Challenge Activities Easter Science Activity - April Spring STEM
Looking for Easter STEM Activities that use Easter Eggs? Your students will love this STEM activity! Challenge your students to design and build an Egg Conveyor Belt for moving Easter eggs using skewers, craft sticks, rubber bands, cardboard, paper, toilet paper tubes, and a cup. Use this engaging challenge as a one-day activity, a STEM center, or part of your spring lessons. Students will love designing and testing their egg launchers while building problem-solving skills and having fun. Be sur
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Science
Christmas STEM Low Prep - Christmas Tree STEM Challenge - Christmas in Germany
Looking for a Christmas STEM Low Prep activity that’s fun, engaging, and meaningful? This Christmas Tree STEM Challenge is the perfect addition to your Holidays Around the World or December STEM activities! Designed to be both hands-on and low prep, this resource makes it easy to bring the magic of STEM into your classroom during the busy holiday season. In this challenge, students will design and build a 3D Christmas tree using simple materials like two boxes, a toilet paper roll, and paint
2nd - 5th
Engineering
Also included in: Holiday STEM Challenges BUNDLE
Groundhog Day STEM Hibernation Day STEM Activities February Family Project
Looking for an engaging and meaningful Groundhog Day STEM activity? This Groundhog Burrow Engineering Design Challenge invites students to think like engineers as they design and build a warm, dark burrow to help a groundhog survive winter hibernation. Perfect for Groundhog Day STEM, Hibernation Day STEM, or a memorable February Family Project, this hands-on activity blends science, engineering, and creativity using simple materials you already have. The ChallengeGroundhogs spend the winter
K - 5th
Biology, Engineering, General Science
New Year's STEM Team Building Activities After Winter Break New Year's Ball Drop
Looking for fun and engaging New Year's STEM activities to get your students collaborating and thinking critically after winter break? This New Year’s Ball Drop Design Challenge is the perfect way to start the semester with hands-on learning and purposeful play. Looking for more middle school STEM challenges? Grab the bundle and SAVE!In this engineering design challenge, students work in small groups to design and build a system that slowly and smoothly lowers a ball (just like the famous New
5th - 8th
Engineering, Physical Science
Christmas Gumdrop STEM Elf Day Activities Marshmallow & Toothpicks STEM Projects
Looking for a Christmas gumdrop STEM activity that feels meaningful—not just festive? This Elf Bridge STEM Challenge invites students to apply the engineering design process as they design and test a bridge strong enough to help an elf deliver presents Santa left behind. Perfect for elf day activities, December STEM lessons, or end-of-semester engagement, this challenge blends creativity, problem-solving, and real engineering thinking into a fun and structured experience your students will l
5th - 8th
Engineering, General Science
Easter STEM Challenge: Basket Bounce Paperless Version
Looking for Easter activities that your students will love but are more than just a craft or activity to pass the time? This Easter STEM Challenge (Easter STEAM Challenge) will keep your students engaged in brain-busting work disguised as fun! Basket Bounce is loads of collaborative fun, coupled with critical thinking, problem-solving, and even a little P.E.! The basic premise: Individually or in partners/groups, students will design and build a basket that will hold and contain Easter eggs as
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+6
Earth Week Activities Wind Car - Earth Day Renewable Energy STEM STEAM Activity
Looking for an engaging Earth Day STEM Activity for your 2nd to 5th grade students? You and your students will love this ready to go Wind-Powered Car STEM Challenge. Students will design and build a car that runs on wind power out of a milk carton, wooden skewers, drinking straws, bottle caps, and tape. This project comes in a print and digital version. ❤️ This resource is included in the Earth Day STEM Challenge BUNDLE! ❤️ What's Included:Notes to TeacherFun and exciting STEM Links for you an
2nd - 5th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Physical Science
Earth Week Activities - Grade 5 Energy Project - Earth Day Renewable Energy STEM
Looking for a Renewable Energy STEM Activity or Earth Day Project for your 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th grade students? Your students will love this water wheel project! Challenge your students to design and build a waterwheel that can lift a cup out of a bucket using, plastic plates, cups, wooden skewers, jumbo craft sticks, bottle caps, string, tape, a glue gun, and glue sticks. This activity comes in a print and digital version, so you can choose to print out the pages to give to students or, have th
3rd - 6th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Environment
Simple Machines STEM Activity Umbrella Craft - Simple Machines Unit Grade 3 - 5
Looking for a fun STEM activity to pair with your Simple Machines Unit? This ready to go Umbrella STEM Challenge will challenge your students to design and build an umbrella that is waterproof, and can easily be opened and closed. You can use newspaper, cellophane, cardboard, and masking tape to engineer this umbrella. This project comes in a print and digital version, so you can choose to print out the pages to give to students or, have them use their electronic devices and save yourself a lit
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Science
Also included in: Spring STEM Activities and Challenges BUNDLE | March April May Projects
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