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February STEM Activities Bundle | Valentine STEM Party Stations +Data & Redesign
Make Valentine’s Day academic and fun with 8 hands-on STEM party centers! Students plan, build, test, record results, and redesign using the Engineering Design Process. Includes station cards + recording sheets. Looking for a Valentine’s Day activity that feels like a party and delivers real learning? These Valentine STEM Activities Party Centers include 8 engaging STEM challenges that are perfect for grades 3–5. Students work in teams to plan, build, test, collect data, and improve—all wi
3rd - 5th
Classroom Community, Engineering, Measurement
Build a Boat Challenge | STEM Engineering Project | Density, Buoyancy, and Force
Make density and buoyancy unforgettable with this hands-on Build a Boat Challenge! In this engaging STEM engineering project, students design and build a foil boat using one sheet of aluminum foil and test how many pennies it can hold before sinking. Students will apply density, buoyancy, mass, and engineering design as they create a blueprint, build their boat, test two trials, collect data, answer analysis questions, and improve their design. This fun and competitive activity ends with the e
9th - 12th
Engineering, Physical Science, Physics
Paper Bridge STEM Challenge | Engineering Design Project | Grades 4-8
Engineering Design Project | Middle School Science Lab | NJSLS Aligned Looking for a fun, low-prep STEM activity that gets your students thinking like real engineers? In this engaging Paper Bridge Engineering Challenge, students will use only 3 sheets of paper and tape to design, build, test, and improve a bridge capable of holding weight! This hands-on STEM lab walks students through the Engineering Design Process as they: ✔ Define the problem ✔ Plan and sketch a design ✔ Build and test a
4th - 8th
Engineering, Physics
STEM ENGINEERING CHALLENGE: LOST ON BIGFOOT MOUNTAIN!!
This STEM Engineering Challenge incorporates asking questions, planning a project, and identifying solutions. Students will build and test their selected solution and write up their results and conclusions. The package includes teacher instructions, planning sheets, design pages, scoring sheets, and student lab data sheets. This STEM Challenge uses a simple story line - The student and a friend get lost snowboarding down a mountain. They end up in Bigfoot country and need to use whatever ma
4th - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
CCSS, NGSS
W.5.2
, W.5.3
, W.5.7
+8
Foil Boat Building Summer Fun | Hands on Math and Science | STEM Activity
Fun end of year Science Challenge to explore sinking and floating. Foil Boat Building Activity! Sink or float? They'll love designing a blueprint, testing their boat with marbles or pennies. Kids love competing! Try this science activity this summer at camp!This product includes:*Resource suggestions *Materials needed *Steps in a Process *Aqua foil BLUEPRINT sheet *Aqua foil Boat Data sheet *Terms of Use *Credits page This is a great activity for:*Science observations *Scientific Method/ Process
K - 8th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Engineering, Measurement, Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
DIY Resonance Tube Lab: Measure Sound Speed with Tuning Forks & Homemade Tubes
Master Standing Waves and the Speed of Sound with Tuning Forks and DIY Tubes! Elevate your physics knowledge with a hands-on lab perfect for IB and AP curricula! In this experiment, you'll:Engineer a resonance tube from simple materials Utilize tuning forks for exact frequency generation Analyze complex resonance patterns Apply physics principles to calculate sound velocity Comprehensive Lab Package Includes: Detailed procedureData recording sheetsSample work with real measurementsFull s
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Engineering, General Science, Physics
Grades 6-12 Build a Snowball Catapult STEM Activity: Force, Motion & Energy
Get your students into the holiday spirit with this Popsicle Stick Catapult STEM Challenge! Perfect for middle and high school students, this fun and engaging Christmas-themed engineering activity encourages creativity, teamwork, and critical thinking. Students will design and build their own catapults using popsicle sticks and rubber bands to launch “snowballs” (cotton balls or marshmallows) at holiday targets. Includes step-by-step teacher directions, student worksheets, holiday-themed data r
6th - 12th
Engineering
CCSS, NGSS
7.G.B.6
, 6.RP.A.1
, SL.6.1
+12
STEM Engineering Challenge Periscope Properties of Light and Optics Science
Properties of light and optics science hands-on exploration: Design a Periscope! This STEM activity provides a great introduction to the Engineering Design Process. ✅ What You'll Get ✅ For the teacher (6 pages)Designing a Periscope: Overview (2 pages)Planning time lineIntroduction to Engineering for Elementary StudentsDesign Criteria pagePerformance rubricFor the students (19 pages)Introduction to Optics and ReflectionWarm-up activity (3 pages, includes differentiation) Testing data sheetDesig
2nd - 7th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
4-PS4-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+1
Aluminum Foil Boat STEM Challenge | Buoyancy & Density Science Activity
Looking for a no-prep, high-engagement STEM activity? This Aluminum Foil Boat Challenge is a perfect way to introduce students to the concepts of buoyancy, density, and the engineering design process. Students will design, test, and learn as they attempt to build a boat that can hold the most weight without sinking. Resource Highlights:Clear Objective: Students must create a floating boat using a single $6~in \times 6~in$ sheet of aluminum foil.Scaffolded Student Worksheets: * Prediction & Pl
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Measurement, Physics
STEM Gingerbread Engineering Challenge!
The elusive Gingerbread Man has managed to escape all his hungry counterparts, only to encounter his greatest challenge yet: building himself a Ginger-Home.
Students will love putting on their "Ginger-neering" Hats and getting down to business. Interactive activity includes all areas of the STEM Engineering Process: Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, & Improve.
Pages are as follows:
Page 1: Cover
Page 2: Student Mission/Challenge Question and Rules
Page 3: Game Plan/ Blueprint Sheet and Design Quest
4th - 6th
Engineering
Catch the Gingerbread Man! K–2 STEM/STEAM Back-to-School Project-Based Unit
Start the school year with a sweet STEM challenge! In this 5-day PBL unit (45 minutes per session), primary students explore the Engineering Design Process through a fun, literature-based challenge inspired by The Gingerbread Man Loose in the School. Students identify the Gingerbread Man’s problem (getting separated from his classmates!) and design a solution to help reunite them. Through planning, prototyping, measuring, and iterating, students develop critical thinking, teamwork, and creativi
K - 2nd
Engineering, Measurement, Reading
CCSS, NGSS
K.MD.A.2
, 1.MD.A.2
, 2.MD.A.1
+12
STEM Activity Mechanical Engineering Design Process Challenge 4-Bar Mechanism
In this challenge, students will design and create a simple 4-bar linkage. This is a basic type of mechanism that mechanical engineers use in various designs (such as windshield wipers!). ✅ What You'll Get ✅ Challenge PosterDescription and teacher notesPhoto examples5 "Talk Like an Engineer" word cards with relevant vocabulary **includes link to QuizletTalk Like an Engineer PosterMultiple recording options for students to follow the engineering design process: Graphic organizers (includes digi
3rd - 12th
Engineering
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+5
STEM Challenge Paper Chair | Engineering Activity for Kids | Hands-On STEM | K–2
Make STEM learning fun and engaging with this Paper Chair Engineering Challenge! This hands-on activity encourages students to design, build, and test a chair using only paper and tape. Perfect for developing problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking skills in a fun and interactive way. Students will follow the Engineering Design Process as they plan, build, test, and improve their designs. This activity is ideal for classroom use, STEM centers, or at-home learning. 📦 What’s Included:
Not Specific
Engineering
Pumpkin Tower STEM Challenge | Depth & Complexity Lesson Plan | Student Sheets
Bring the excitement of fall into your classroom with this Pumpkin Tower STEM Challenge! Students work in teams to design and build the tallest free-standing tower that can hold a pumpkin using simple materials. This hands-on activity encourages creativity, problem-solving, collaboration, and critical thinking through the lens of Depth & Complexity (Rules). This resource includes everything you need to run the challenge with ease: Teacher Lesson Plan – objective, materials list, step-by-step
3rd - 6th
Classroom Community, Engineering, Writing
DIY Resonance Lab: Measure Sound Speed with Phone App & Sliding Tubes | A/Key
Speed of Sound Slide Tube Challenge: Where DIY Meets High-Tech! Uncover the mysteries of standing waves and sound waves using your laptop/smartphone and homemade resonance tubes! Blend Technology with Hands-on Science In this cutting-edge experiment, you'll:Construct a sliding resonance tube from everyday materials Use your phone/laptop as a high-precision sound generator Detect fascinating resonance patterns Calculate the speed of sound like a pro physicist Comprehensive Lab Package Incl
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Engineering, General Science, Physics
STEM Easter Egg Drop Lab Project Based Learning
Engage students in a high-interest STEM experience that blends engineering, literacy, and critical thinking. This ready-to-use unit challenges students to design and build a system that protects an egg from impact. Students will explore concepts such as force, gravity, impact, and design revision as they move through a scaffolded engineering process—planning, testing, analyzing, and improving their designs. Meaningful literacy connections ensure students are not just building, but also thinki
4th - 9th
Engineering, General Science, Physical Science
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane STEM Challenges - Novel STEM Activities
This is not a run of the mill novel study. Make Edward's journey come alive with these STEM challenges! I have created these STEM challenges as a way for students to engage with some of the aspects of the story in a hands-on and meaningful way. What You'll Get4 Main STEM Challenges (clothing/accessory, high chair, harmonica, marionette). These challenges incorporate design, measurement, force and motion, and soundSample images for the challengesScience/engineering vocabulary terms / word wall c
3rd - 6th
Balanced Literacy, Engineering
Bridge Types Build a Bridge STEM Challenge Engineering Design Process Civil
In this BRIDGE STEM challenge, students will use the engineering design process. They will become civil engineers to design and create their own bridge. This STEM activity is easy to implement and a great way to explore force and motion. Specify a type of bridge (span, arch, suspension, truss) or allow them to choose their own. ✅ What You'll Get ✅ Challenge PosterDescription and teacher notesPhoto examples5 "Talk Like an Engineer" word cards with relevant vocabulary **includes link to Quizle
Not Specific
Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+6
STEM Challenge: Straw Water Duct System | Engineering Design Activity
Build a Water Duct System STEM ChallengeEngage students with a hands-on engineering challenge that gets them thinking like real engineers! Students must design, build, test, and improve a water duct system using straws and limited materials while applying the Engineering Design Process. This activity promotes critical thinking, collaboration, problem-solving, and creativity while students work to move water with the least amount of water loss. Perfect for: ✅ STEM Days ✅ Engineering Units ✅ End
6th - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Other (Science)
Best Paper Glider STEM Challenge | Easy Engineering Projects
Best Paper Glider STEM Challenge | Design Cycle | Data & Engineering Activity for Grades 6-8 Launch your students into hands-on engineering with this engaging Best Glider STEM Challenge! Designed for middle school (Grades 6-8), this activity guides students through the design cycle as they define their own design specifications, build and test three different glider models, analyze flight data, and select the "best" glider based on evidence. Perfect for STEM, STEAM, or science classes, this lo
6th - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Physical Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
+1
Outdoor STEM Activity Challenge Bubble Wand End of Year STEM Challenge
Easy to implement with so many possibilities! This activity can be used with elementary through secondary students. Use materials like pipe cleaners for your youngest students, recyclables for upper grades, or you can even have students design their bubble maker as part of your 3D printing curriculum (if you have 3D printers).✅ What You'll Get ✅Challenge PosterDescription and teacher notesPhoto example5 "Talk Like an Engineer" word cards with relevant vocabulary **includes link to QuizletTalk Li
2nd - 6th
Engineering, Math
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+3
Engage Students with a Paper Heart Catapult STEM Engineering Project
Tired of Valentine's Day lessons that are more fluff than substance? Looking for a way to ignite genuine curiosity and critical thinking in your classroom? Introducing the Paper Heart Catapult STEM Challenge | Valentine Engineering Activity! This engaging, print-and-go resource transforms Valentine's Day into a memorable learning experience, empowering your students to explore the Engineering Design Process while having a blast. Save precious planning time with a complete, easy-to-implement a
3rd - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Writing
Fairy Tale Math STEM Activity Hansel and Gretel Measurement Engineering Design
*Best selling Fairy Tale Activity!* Can YOUR students help Hansel and Gretel outsmart the witch by using their math skills while following the engineering design process? The StoryYour students will help Hansel and Gretel cleverly outwit the witch to set themselves free and trap her instead! Students will need to use basic measurement skills for this project (either estimating dimensions or measuring linear dimensions). You will need STEM building materials such as cardboard, tape, straws, or p
1st - 4th
Engineering, Measurement
CCSS, NGSS
1.MD.A.2
, 2.MD.A.1
, 2.MD.A.4
+5
Halloween Activity Bundle | Reading Comprehension & STEM | Grades 5-8
Pumpkin Roller Coaster STEM ChallengeGet ready to bring physics to life this October with a hands-on STEM activity your students will love! In the Pumpkin Roller Coaster Challenge, students take on the role of engineers as they design, build, and test their own roller coaster tracks for mini pumpkins (or marbles). Along the way, they’ll explore force, motion, gravity, potential energy, and kinetic energy in a fun and memorable way. This resource is perfect for upper elementary and middle school
5th - 8th
Engineering, Informational Text, Reading
CCSS
RI.6.1
, RI.6.2
, W.6.2
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