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The Dot by Peter Reynolds International Dot Day Activities - Dot Day STEM
Looking for fun Dot Day STEM Activities for your students? Check out this awesome BUNDLE! This DOT DAY STEM BUNDLE is perfect for International Dot Day! It’s a fun, creative, and engaging way to get your students designing, building, and working together during this day. These STEM activities are also great book companions for The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds.This bundle contains the following resources: 3D DOT Dot Day STEM ChallengeDOT CATAPULT Dot Day STEM ChallengeDOT PAPER SPINNER Dot Day S
1st - 4th
Engineering
Spider STEM Challenge (Preschool to 1st Grade)
Spider Web STEM ChallengeWhat you'll need:a printerwhite cardstock (optional)a laminator (optional)3 mil laminating pouches (optional)painters or masking tapea chair with 4 legs or a door frameHow to do this with your child:Print on printer paper (and laminate) or white cardstock. Cut out along the dotted lines. Explain to your child that they are going to pretend to be a spider building a web to catch insects to eat. They will have 15 minutes to build their web in the bottom of an upside down c
PreK - 1st
Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
Also included in: Spider Week-Long Unit Bundle (Preschool-1st)
FREE Christmas and Holidays Around the World STEM Challenge Passport
Looking for a FREE Christmas and Holidays Around the World STEM Challenge Passport? Are you planning to do some Christmas and/or Holidays Around the World STEM challenges? If yes, then here's a great FREEBIE just for you! Use this FREE Christmas and Holidays Around the World STEM Challenge Passport to track your students' progress! It works well with my Christmas Around the World STEM Challenges BUNDLE and Holidays Around the World STEM Challenges BUNDLE. Included are five pages that you can
2nd - 5th
Engineering
Moon Phases STEM | Why Does the Moon Change Shape? | A Hands-On Space For K-3rd
🌙 Moon Phases STEM | Why Does the Moon Change Shape? (Kindergarten–Grade 2) Take students on an exciting space science adventure with this engaging Moon Phases STEM activity! Learners explore why the moon appears to change shape throughout the month while building and testing their own moon phase models using hands-on investigation and observation. This interactive resource guides students to predict, model, observe, record, and explain how sunlight creates the different moon phases seen in
PreK - 4th
Engineering, General Science, Other (Science)
Also included in: Space Science STEM Bundle | Hands-On Space Activities For K - 3rd
Day & Night STEM - Why does Earth have day and night| A Hands-On Space For K-3rd
🌍☀️ Day & Night STEM | Why Does Earth Have Day and Night? (Kindergarten–Grade 2)Help students explore one of Earth’s most important patterns with this engaging Day & Night STEM activity! Learners discover how Earth’s rotation creates day and night while building and testing simple Earth and Sun models through hands-on investigation. This interactive resource guides students to predict, model, observe, rotate, and record what happens when Earth spins. Using a flashlight as the Sun and a ball
PreK - 4th
Engineering, General Science, Other (Science)
Also included in: Space Science STEM Bundle | Hands-On Space Activities For K - 3rd
Composting STEM Activity - How Does Food Turn Into Soil | Engineering Stem (K-2)
🌱 Composting STEM Activity: How Does Food Turn Into Soil? Bring science to life with this engaging, hands-on STEM activity where students explore how food and natural materials break down into soil! Perfect for young learners, this resource introduces composting in a fun, interactive, and easy-to-understand way. Students take on the role of scientists and engineers as they investigate what can decompose, make predictions, and observe changes over time—all while building a deeper understanding o
PreK - 3rd
Engineering, For All Subjects, General Science
Easter Jelly Bean Catapults: Exploring Forces and Motion!
Jelly Bean catapults is an awesome hands-on engineering project that can be used before, during, or after Easter. Students will learn about simple machines, specifically levers, as they explore, design, and test their Jelly Bean catapult. Students will also be given opportunities to modify their design and test for both distance and accuracy, allowing them to experience the Engineering Design Process. During this investigation students will learn about Newton's 1st Law of Motion and the relation
2nd - 7th
Engineering, Measurement
Groundhog Day STEM - Groundhog Day Science - Groundhog Day Shadows Art & Science
This Groundhog Day STEM challenge engages students in exploring light, shadows, and design through hands-on experimentation and creative shadow art. Bring Groundhog Day to life in your classroom with this versatile STEM and science activity combining both printable and digital Google Slides™ resources. Perfect for grades 2–8, this resource is packed with NGSS-aligned lessons, editable templates, and extensions for a variety of classroom settings. How It Works:Students work individually or i
2nd - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Visual Arts
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Valentine's Day STEM Activities Cardiac STEM Challenges Sound Force and Motion
Try these Valentine's day STEM challenges with your students! If you are exploring the heart, sound, or biomedical engineering, this is a great hands-on activity for students to try. They will create a stethoscope to hear a heartbeat (or sound through earbuds or a speaker). Students will also explore force and motion with a paper heart tower that is easy to set up but tricky to master. Students will need to use trial and error as well as balancing skills to craft this tower! ❤️ What You'll Get
1st - 6th
Engineering, Physics
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+4
Halloween STEAM - Spinning Vampires
Adaptable as a 4 hour lesson (with an extension) or a 1 hour purposeful Halloween activity exploring a Next Generation Science Standard . . . this works either way!
Includes printable patterns so you'll be ready to go today!
In this lesson, students explore the concept of air resistance/gravity and unbalanced forces, engineer a paper helicopter from blueprints, and transform the helicopters into spinning vampires or other “creatures of the air.” In an extension option or independent study, st
3rd - 5th
Engineering
Also included in: Adaptable to VIRTUAL or ONLINE Gifted and Talented STEAM PBL Bundle GATE
Easter STEM & Science After Spring Break Activity - Simple Machines Easter Fun
Bring Easter fun into your classroom before or after spring break activity with an Easter STEM challenge! Students build a rolling carrot carriage while exploring simple machines! Perfect for grades 2–8, this hands-on spring STEM activity teaches students about simple machines, measurement, and design principles while sparking creativity and excitement. The Challenge:Students will work individually or in teams to: Create a rolling carrot carriage that can carry cargo (like a plastic egg or
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
St Patrick’s Day Science STEM Activity – Four Leaf Clover & Shamrock Math Game
This St Patrick’s Day science and math game is a hands-on STEM challenge where kids design and test a four leaf clover flying disc while exploring probability with shamrock math / leprechaun math Students complete the building and testing with physical materials, then use Google Slides for data collection, design analysis, and extensions. This approach keeps hands-on learning at the center while using digital tools for deeper thinking. ➡️ How the St Patrick’s Day Science & Math Game Works:K
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Back to School After Winter Break Activity - Winter STEM, Science & SEL Activity
Perfect for after winter break activities, back-to-school week in January, or the first day back from winter break, the Snow Scoop STEM Challenge engages students in exploring levers and simple machines as they design, test, and improve snow shovels or scoops that clear a “snowy path” or collect the most snow.Ease back into learning after the holidays with this hands-on winter STEM and science activity that gets kids building, testing, and thinking creatively! ❄️ Challenge OverviewStudents wor
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
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
Build a Leprechaun Trap STEM Project Design Planning Sheet St Patricks Day Fun
Looking for a fun and engaging St. Patrick’s Day STEM activity your students will love? This hands-on leprechaun trap challenge invites students to design and build their own trap using simple materials while exploring the engineering design process. Perfect for grades 2–5, this creative STEM challenge encourages teamwork, problem-solving, and imaginative thinking during the month of March. Students will plan, build, test, and improve their designs as they try to create the perfect trap to c
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Science
Day Before Thanksgiving Break Activities - November STEM, Science & SEL Fall Fun
Day Before Thanksgiving Break Activities – Thanksgiving SEL, STEM & Science (Google Slides™) Designed for Google Slides™, these Thanksgiving STEM challenges are perfect to reinforce social emotional goals as kids collaborate, problem-solve, and think creatively while exploring teamwork and real-world problem-solving. What Kids Will Build & ExploreStudents work in partners or small groups to design and build Thanksgiving-themed devices that connect to the experiences of the Pilgrims and Native
3rd - 6th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
After Winter Break Activity – Winter STEM Sled Challenge (Science, Math, SEL)
Ease students back into learning after winter break with a high-interest winter STEM challenge that feels fun, collaborative, and purposeful. This hands-on after winter break activity invites kids to design, build, and test sleds while exploring force, motion, friction, and engineering design. It’s an ideal way to reset classroom routines, rebuild collaboration skills, and re-engage students after time away from school. Whether you’re planning back from winter break activities, snow day lesso
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Other (Math)
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+6
Leprechaun Trap STEM Activity St. Patrick's Day Family Project Engineering Fun
Design a Leprechaun Trap and catch the leprechaun for St. Patrick's Day! Students will use the planning sheet to follow the engineering design process, pick bait to trap the leprechaun, and create a simple (or complicated!) trap while exploring force and motion. This project can be done in small groups (pairs works well) or you may send this home as family project. 🍀 What You'll Get 🍀 Teacher instructions and guided lesson planDifferentiated recording page options that guide students through
1st - 6th
Engineering, Measurement, Physics
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+4
St. Patrick's Day STEM Leprechaun Trap, Shamrock & Pot of Gold Science Math SEL
These 5 engaging St Patrick’s Day STEM activities go far beyond worksheets or crafts. Kids design, build, test, and revise solutions through hands-on science, math & STEM challenges like building a leprechaun trap, protecting a pot of gold, and exploring shamrock and four leaf clover probability. Perfect for March STEM centers, St Patrick’s Day STEM games, or classroom celebrations that still protect instructional time. 🍀 What’s Included in This St Patrick’s Day STEM Bundle:✅ Five Themed
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Piñata STEM Challenge - Build a Piñata | Cinco De Mayo Challenge For K–Grade 2
🎉 Piñata STEM Challenge | Build a Strong (but Breakable!) Piñata (K–2)Turn celebration into innovation with this fun and hands-on Piñata STEM Challenge! Students take on the role of engineers as they design, build, test, and improve their own piñatas—exploring strength, materials, and structure in an exciting, real-world way. This engaging activity blends creativity with scientific thinking, guiding students through the full engineering design process. ⭐ What’s Included (13 Pages): ✔ What is a
PreK - 3rd
Engineering, Other (Social Studies), Writing
Human Brain STEM – Build a Brain Model | Hands-On Science Activity For K-2nd
🧠 Human Brain STEM – Build a Brain Model | Hands-On Science Activity (Kindergarten–Grade 2)Bring human body science to life with this fun and engaging Human Brain STEM activity! In this hands-on project, students will learn what the brain is, what it does, and how to protect it—then they will design and build their own brain model using simple classroom materials like playdough, clay, paper, and cotton balls. This resource is perfect for early learners because it uses kid-friendly pages, si
PreK - 4th
Engineering, General Science
St Patrick’s Day STEM Math Game – Four Leaf Clover & Shamrock Leprechaun Math
This St. Patrick’s Day math game & STEM activity blends four leaf clover probability, shamrock math, and leprechaun math into an engaging, classroom-ready challenge. In this St Patrick’s Day STEM math game, kids design, build, and test a four leaf clover flying disc while exploring probability through hands-on experimentation and an optional St. Patrick’s Day game connected to a pot of gold theme. This activity makes abstract math concepts concrete, interactive, and fun. Perfect for St. P
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Straw Rocket Launch STEM – Design and Launch a Paper Rocket | Kindergarten–2nd
🚀 Straw Rocket Launch STEM – Design and Launch a Paper Rocket (Kindergarten–Grade 2)Blast off into hands-on learning with this exciting Straw Rocket Launch STEM activity! In this engaging engineering challenge, students design, build, and launch their own paper rockets using a straw launcher while exploring the science of force, motion, and flight. This activity encourages young learners to think like engineers as they plan, build, test, and improve their rocket designs to see which rocke
PreK - 4th
Engineering, General Science
Christmas STEAM & Winter STEAM | Reindeer STEM Activity & Winter Holiday Game
The Reindeer Relay Christmas STEM Challenge is a festive day before winter break activity that combines creativity, engineering, and teamwork! This digital Google Slides™ version engages kids in Christmas SEL and STEM learning as they design and test reindeer antlers for a fun classroom relay game. Students apply problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills while exploring concepts like balance, stability, and structure. Along the way, they’ll practice critical thinking, creativity
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
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