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Valentine STEM - Valentine’s Day STEM Activity - Valentine Math Centers Stations
Looking for a Valentine’s Day math game that goes beyond worksheets and crafts? The Heavy Hearts Valentine STEM Challenge is a hands-on February math activity that turns problem-solving, strategy, and math thinking into Valentine’s Day fun. Kids design and build the “heaviest” heart possible using point values, shapes, and constraints, making this one of the most engaging Valentine’s Day math activities for upper elementary and middle school learners. Perfect for February math, Valentine’s Da
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
STEM STEAM Challenge: Chinese New Year Dragon Parade
Gung Hay Fat Choy! In this challenge, students will design, construct, and build a red dragon for Chinese New Year. Included in this pack are: -- Printable student challenge card -- Teacher materials list -- Engineering Design Process flow-chart for student record keeping -- Self-assessment/Reflection page (differentiated for grades K-1 or 2-5) -- Open-ended writing page for follow-up or related activities (differentiated for grades K-1 or 2-5) As always, if there are any questions or concer
1st - 4th
Engineering
STEM STEAM Challenge: Christmas Edition -- Trim A Tree Challenge
Set a festive feeling in your classroom with this holiday STEAM challenge. Who can build the tallest Christmas tree?
Included in this pack are:
-- Printable student challenge card
-- Teacher materials list
-- Pre-Activity guide
-- Engineering Design Process flow-chart for student record keeping
-- Self-assessment/Reflection page (differentiated for grades K-1 or 2-5)
-- Open-ended writing page for follow-up or related activities (differentiated for grades K-1 or 2-5)
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2nd - 6th
Engineering, Science
November STEM STEAM Challenge: Thanksgiving Edition
The horn of plenty is an iconic Thanksgiving symbol. In this "Cornucopia Challenge", students must design a basket that can hold plenty of fruit.
Included in this pack are:
-- Printable student challenge card
-- Teacher materials list
-- Pre-Activity guide
-- Engineering Design Process flow-chart for student record keeping
-- Self-assessment/Reflection page (differentiated for grades K-1 or 2-5)
-- Open-ended writing page for follow-up or related activities (differentiated for grades K-1 or 2
K - 5th
Engineering, Science
STEM STEAM Challenge: January New Year's Ball Edition
Watching the ball drop was easy. Getting it to balance up high...now that's tough! Help your students to start the new year right with this January STEM challenge!
Included in this pack are:
-- Printable student challenge card
-- Teacher materials list
-- Pre-Activity guide
-- Engineering Design Process flow-chart for student record keeping
-- Self-assessment/Reflection page (differentiated for grades K-1 or 2-5)
-- Open-ended writing page for follow-up or related activities (differentiate
2nd - 6th
Engineering, Science
STEM STEAM Challenge: November Edition -- Mayflower Challenge
Time to set sail! In this "Mayflower Challenge", students must design a boat to hold as many Pilgrims as possible. Will it stay afloat with all 102 passengers aboard?
Included in this pack are:
-- Printable student challenge card
-- Teacher materials list
-- Pre-Activity guide
-- Engineering Design Process flow-chart for student record keeping
-- Self-assessment/Reflection page (differentiated for grades K-1 or 2-5)
-- Open-ended writing page for follow-up or related activities (differentiat
K - 5th
Engineering
STEM STEAM Challenge: North Pole Edition -- Special Delivery Challenge
Tuck some writing practice into your STEM time! After students write their letters to Santa, challenge them to try some aerodynamic folding and send those letters on their way!
Included in this pack are:
-- Printable student challenge card
-- Teacher materials list
-- Pre-Activity guide
-- Engineering Design Process flow-chart for student record keeping
-- Self-assessment/Reflection page (differentiated for grades K-1 or 2-5)
-- Open-ended writing page for follow-up or related activities (dif
2nd - 6th
Engineering
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
STEM STEAM Challenge: January Edition Speeding Sled Challenge
It's the season of snow days and sledding! In this challenge, your students will use creativity and collaboration to build a sled for a furry friend. This is a great opportunity to talk about friction!
Included in this pack are:
-- Printable student challenge card
-- Teacher materials list
-- Pre-Activity guide
-- Engineering Design Process flow-chart for student record keeping
-- Self-assessment/Reflection page (differentiated for grades K-1 or 2-5)
-- Open-ended writing page for follow-up o
2nd - 6th
Engineering
May the Fourth STEM STEAM Challenge: Galactic Edition
No need to travel to a galaxy far, far away! Bring some Star Wars STEM right to your students! The challenge? Design a droid that can travel down a slope using marble power. Fastest droid wins!
Included in this pack are:
-- Printable student challenge card
-- Teacher materials list
-- Pre-Activity guide
-- Engineering Design Process flow-chart for student record keeping
-- Self-assessment/Reflection page (differentiated for grades K-1 or 2-5)
-- Open-ended writing page for follow-up or rela
K - 5th
Engineering, Science
House of Cards STEM - Valentine's Day STEM Activity Index Card Tower Challenge
This low prep, Valentine's Day themed STEM & STEAM activity is perfect to engage your elementary engineers in February! ***SAVE BIG WITH THE VALENTINE'S DAY STEM BUNDLE!***Includes the following components for HOUSE OF CARDS STEM ACTIVITY:Detailed Lesson Plan with Standards, Supply Checklist, and Suggested Read AloudsDigital Google Slides Notebook for Paperless Recording and Interactive DisplaysKey Visual Vocabulary ChartPhoto of Possible ProductDigital Anchor ChartStudent InstructionsQR Code R
K - 5th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+4
Air Mail STEM - Valentine's Day STEM Activity - Paper Airplane Flight
This low prep, Valentine's Day themed STEM & STEAM activity is perfect to engage your elementary engineers in February! ***SAVE BIG WITH THE VALENTINE'S DAY STEM BUNDLE!***Includes the following components for AIR MAIL / PAPER AIRPLANE STEM ACTIVITY:Detailed Lesson Plan with Standards, Supply Checklist, and Suggested Read AloudsDigital Google Slides Notebook for Paperless Recording and Interactive DisplaysKey Visual Vocabulary ChartPhoto of Possible ProductDigital Anchor ChartStudent Instructio
K - 5th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+7
Candy Box STEM Activity for Valentine's Day - Party Station
This low prep, Valentine's Day themed STEM & STEAM activity is perfect to engage your elementary engineers in February! ***SAVE BIG WITH THE VALENTINE'S DAY STEM BUNDLE!***Includes the following components for CANDY BOX / CANDY CONTAINER STEM ACTIVITY:Detailed Lesson Plan with Standards, Supply Checklist, and Suggested Read AloudsDigital Google Slides Notebook for Paperless Recording and Interactive DisplaysKey Visual Vocabulary ChartPhoto of Possible ProductDigital Anchor ChartStudent Instruct
K - 5th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+4
Wind-powered Maze STEM Challenge (St. Patrick's Day STEM Activity) - Spring STEM
This low prep, St. Patrick's Day and Spring themed STEM/STEAM activity is perfect to engage your elementary engineers in March! ***SAVE BIG WITH THE ST.PATRICK'S DAY STEM BUNDLE!***Includes the following components for WIND-POWERED MAZE STEM ACTIVITY:Detailed Lesson Plan with Standards, Supply Checklist, and Suggested Read AloudsDigital Google Slides Notebook for Paperless Recording and Interactive DisplaysKey Visual Vocabulary ChartPhoto of Possible ProductDigital Anchor ChartStudent Instructi
K - 5th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
April STEM STEAM Challenge: Easter Edition
Jelly beans: they're colorful, they're delicious, and...they're fun to build with! The challenge? Build the tallest house. You provide a handful of jelly beans and some toothpicks, and your students will provide the creativity and imagination. Here's to sweet success!
Included in this pack are:
-- Printable student challenge card
-- Teacher materials list
-- Pre-Activity guide
-- Engineering Design Process flow-chart for student record keeping
-- Self-assessment/Reflection page (differentia
1st - 6th
Engineering, Science
May STEM STEAM Challenge: Spring Birds Edition Mother's Day
What says spring more than a mother bird bringing food to her little ones? In this challenge, students must make a Mama Bird beak and help her feed her hungry baby!
Included in this pack are:
-- Printable student challenge card
-- Teacher materials list
-- Pre-Activity guide
-- Full Color and/or Black & White work mat
-- Engineering Design Process flow-chart for student record keeping
-- Self-assessment/Reflection page (differentiated for grades K-1 or 2-5)
-- Open-ended writing page for foll
1st - 5th
Engineering, Science
Rainbow Bridge STEM Activity St. Patrick's Day STEM Challenge Arch Bridge Spring
Rainbow Bridge (Arch Bridge) STEM is a low prep, St. Patrick's Day and Spring themed STEM activity that is perfect to engage your elementary engineers in March! ***SAVE BIG WITH THE MARCH STEM BUNDLE***Includes the following components for RAINBOW ARCH BRIDGE STEM ACTIVITY:Detailed Lesson Plan with Standards, Supply Checklist, and Suggested Read AloudsDigital Google Slides Notebook for Paperless Recording and Interactive DisplaysKey Visual Vocabulary ChartPhoto of Possible ProductDigital Anchor
K - 5th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
February STEM STEAM Challenge: President's Day Edition
President's Day is a great time to honor our founding fathers. And what better way to honor our first president than by building a new monument? Using the listed materials, students will create a presidential pillar so that Washington's portrait (a quarter) can balance on top.
Included in this pack are:
-- Printable student challenge card
-- Teacher materials list
-- Pre-Activity guide
-- Engineering Design Process flow-chart for student record keeping
-- Self-assessment/Reflection page (diffe
K - 5th
Engineering, Measurement
April STEM STEAM Challenge: Rainy Day Edition
April showers are the perfect occasion for some STEMgineering! In this challenge, students must find a way to keep their ducks dry. Using a variety of assorted materials, each team must protect its duck without allowing the duck to touch their model.
Included in this pack are:
-- Printable student challenge card
-- Teacher materials list
-- Full-color duck manipulatives
-- Pre-Activity guide
-- Engineering Design Process flow-chart for student record keeping
-- Self-assessment/Reflection page
1st - 6th
Engineering
June STEM STEAM Challenge: Father's Day Edition
Mama Kangaroo has a pouch to carry baby Joey. But what about Daddy Kangaroo? In this challenge, your students must find a way to help animals of all kinds solve this problem. For Father's Day...or any day...this is a fun activity for building problem solving and creative thinking!
Included in this pack are:
-- Printable student challenge card
-- Teacher materials list
-- Pre-Activity guide
-- Engineering Design Process flow-chart for student record keeping
-- Self-assessment/Reflection page
K - 5th
Engineering, Science
Turkey Hideout STEM Challenge - Thanksgiving STEM Activity
***SAVE BIG WITH THE THANKSGIVING STEM BUNDLE!***This low prep, Thanksgiving themed STEM/STEAM activity is perfect to engage your elementary engineers in November! With a focus on engineering, this activity is always a fun way to celebrate fall. Includes the following components for TURKEY HIDEOUT STEM ACTIVITY:Detailed Lesson Plan with Standards, Supply Checklist, and Suggested Read AloudsDigital Google Slides Notebook for Paperless Recording and Interactive DisplaysKey Visual Vocabulary ChartP
K - 5th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
April STEM STEAM Challenge: Earth Day Edition
Earth Day is the perfect day for reducing, reusing, recycling, and STEAM! The challenge? Build a "litter bug" out of litter. The bug must balance on 6 legs, and all legs must come from the thorax. All your students will need is a little litter and a lot of creativity!
Included in this pack are:
-- Printable student challenge card
-- Teacher materials list
-- Pre-Activity guide
-- Engineering Design Process flow-chart for student record keeping
-- Self-assessment/Reflection page (differenti
K - 5th
Engineering, Science
Leprechaun Trap STEM Activity - St. Patrick's Day STEM Challenge, Spring, March
This low prep, St. Patrick's Day and Spring themed STEM/STEAM activity is perfect to engage your elementary engineers in March! With a focus on simple machines, this challenge is always a hit. ***SAVE BIG WITH THE ST.PATRICK'S DAY STEM BUNDLE!***Includes the following components for LEPRECHAUN STEM ACTIVITY:Detailed Lesson Plan with Standards, Supply Checklist, and Suggested Read AloudsDigital Google Slides Notebook for Paperless Recording and Interactive DisplaysKey Visual Vocabulary ChartPhot
K - 5th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
Dinner Table Thanksgiving STEM Activity - Our Table - Perimeter and Area
***SAVE BIG WITH THE THANKSGIVING STEM BUNDLE!***This low prep, Thanksgiving themed STEM/STEAM activity is perfect to engage your elementary engineers in November! With a focus on furniture engineering, this activity is always a fun way to celebrate fall. Includes the following components for DINNER TABLE STEM ACTIVITY:Detailed Lesson Plan with Standards, Supply Checklist, and Suggested Read AloudsDigital Google Slides Notebook for Paperless Recording and Interactive DisplaysKey Visual Vocabular
K - 5th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
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