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Popsicle sticks & wooden block STEM building challenge cards (SET 1)
Ideal popsicle stick & wooden block STEM block center activity to improve fine-motor development, problem solving and STEM skills using popsicle sticks and wooden blocks. There are 15 construction cards included in this set ( SET 1) and children will love the challenge of building the various items. Due to popular demand, I have created 2 additional sets. Each set contains varying levels of difficulty: Set 1 (15 cards) Mixed ability levels (THIS SET)Set 2 (20 cards) Mixed ability levels
PreK - 1st
Engineering, For All Subjects, Other (Math)
CCSS, NGSS
K.CC.B.4a
, K.CC.B.4b
, K.MD.A.1
+14
Also included in: Popsicle sticks & wooden block STEM building challenge cards BUNDLE
Jabari Jumps Self Awareness SEL Activity and Read Aloud STEM Challenge
Integrate STEM, SEL, and Literacy in your classroom!In this STEM Lesson, students learn about the importance of Self-Awareness. They design, build, and test a diving board for Jabari, and learn how to have courage through mindful moments. CASEL Framework: Self AwarenessThis activity is a part of a series of STEM resources designed to follow the CASEL Framework for social emotional Learning. Self-Awareness includes the abilities to understand one’s own emotions, thoughts, and values and how the
1st - 5th
Engineering, English Language Arts, Performing Arts
CCSS, NGSS
W.1.5
, W.2.5
, W.3.10
+8
Also included in: Self Awareness SEL Activities and Read Aloud STEM Challenges Bundle
Halloween Read Aloud & STEM Activity | Skeleton Craft Q Tip, ELA & Comprehension
Bring your Halloween lessons to life with this engaging Halloween read aloud and STEM + ELA activity pack! Pair the story A Skeleton for Dinner with comprehension, vocabulary, and writing-in-response activities — then launch a hands-on STEM challenge and Q-tip skeleton craft your students will love. This resource blends reading comprehension + STEM problem-solving + art into one low-prep, high-engagement October activity. Perfect for Halloween literacy centers, whole group lessons, or even n
1st - 2nd
Anatomy, Close Reading, Engineering
CCSS
RL.1.1
, RL.1.3
, RL.1.4
+7
Engineering Design Process Posters and STEM Question Cards and Strategies
Make STEM conversations more purposeful with STEM Questioning Strategies, a classroom-ready resource designed to help students think through each phase of the engineering design process.These prompts give teachers practical questions to ask when students get stuck, need to explain their thinking, or are ready to reflect and improve.This resource supports the full STEM process: Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, Test, Improve, and Share. Use the posters to introduce or reinforce each step, keep the ques
K - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Science
Thanksgiving STEM Activities Cranberry Tower STEM Challenge and Close Reading
STEM challenge activities are so much fun. But, finding the time to incorporate design challenges into your curriculum can be difficult. Perfect to use as a class challenge in November or any day of the year, this Cranberry Tower with CLOSE READING STEM Challenge seamlessly allows you to tie together the curriculum by including a high interest close reading passage and assessment that pairs perfectly with the fun engineering design challenge. Integrating ELA into your STEM challenges has nev
3rd - 6th
Close Reading, Engineering
Valentine’s Science & Valentine STEM - Valentine’s Day Kindness Activity Center
Looking for a fun and engaging way to celebrate Valentine’s Day in your classroom? This Valentine STEM activity combines engineering, problem-solving, and teamwork to create the ultimate no-prep Valentine’s Day lesson! Perfect for grades 2–8, the Tower of Love Challenge encourages students to design and build the tallest structure possible using Valentine’s cards or kindness compliment cards. This activity blends creativity with critical thinking, making it ideal for Valentine’s Day centers
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Thanksgiving Science Activity - Pilgrims & Native Americans Harvest Corn STEM
Thanksgiving Science Activity – Pilgrims & Native Americans Harvest STEM Challenge. Bring history and science together with this hands-on Thanksgiving science activity! In the Harvest Corn STEM Challenge, kids design and build tools to help the Pilgrims and Native Americans cultivate and harvest corn, learning about farming, agriculture, and natural resources in the process. This challenge is the perfect mix of engineering, creativity, and science, making it one of the most engaging Thanksgiving
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Engineering Design Process Posters and Mini Clip Chart
Teach the Engineering Design Process and set up your meaningful makerspace with posters!Excellent resource for any makerspace! There are 6 posters for each step of the Engineering Design Process, as well as a single poster with all 6 Steps. The Mini Clip Charts:Mini Clip Charts can be used with students in small groups or for a whole class lesson where you want students to follow along as you go through the six-step Engineering Design Process: Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, Experiment, Improve. Mi
K - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering, 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
Sound and Vibrations Science STEAM Challenge Musical Instrument STEM Activity
A low prep sound and vibrations STEAM activity that can be used with students in ANY grade! It may not *quite* be music to your ears, but this is one of the most fun and satisfying STEM challenges to do with a group. While this can be easily completed in one class period, you can also turn this into a much longer project if you are working with secondary students or have access to 3D printers where students can design a working instrument in Tinkercad or another CAD program. What You'll GetChall
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Music
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+4
Force and Motion STEM Activity Catapult Launcher Challenge Engineering Design
Students LOVE launching objects. Why not turn a fun activity into a physical science learning opportunity? Students will gain hands-on understanding of potential and kinetic energy in this low prep STEM challenge by launching a pom-pom projectile! This activity can easily be differentiated and enjoyed by many different age groups. This is not a step-by-step catapult STEM craft but rather students are encouraged to make use of simple recyclables and office supplies to investigate how to best st
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Physical Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 4-PS3-4
, 3-5-ETS1-3
+5
STEM Force and Motion Pack
Force and Motion are key science concepts in the new NGSS science standards. Using STEM activities will allow your students a hands on way to learn these concepts without having to "force" them to create, test, and record.
The five STEM stations/activities include:
1. Water Drop Race Track Station (surface tension)
2. Wind Racer Station (wind powered cars)
3. Race Flag Tower Station (Building a Tower and placing weights on top)
4. Construction Site Station (building push and pull machines)
5.
K - 5th
Engineering, Science
Easter Science & Easter STEM - After Spring Break Activity Fun Spring STEM Ideas
In this Easter STEM activity, students help the Easter Bunny sort jelly beans from a mixed-up batch of beans by building a sorting device. Perfect for grades 2–8, this spring STEM lesson connects seamlessly to NGSS standards while encouraging collaboration and critical thinking. Whether used as an after spring break activity or as a fun addition to your science curriculum, this resource is sure to delight your students! The Challenge:Students will work individually or in teams to: Design and
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Bird Feeder STEM Challenge Nature and Outdoor Project Engineering Design Process
Calling all budding engineers and nature enthusiasts! In this nature-based STEM challenge, students will design and create their very own bird feeder using recyclable materials (whether it's a regular one or a clever squirrel-proof version). Let your students' creativity take flight! ✅ What You'll Get ✅ ✅ Getting Started: Suggested Material List ✅ STEM Challenge Tips: General tips for any STEM challenge. ✅ Challenge IncludesTeacher NotesSample PicturesPrintable Challenge Poster: Hang at your
3rd - 6th
Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
STEM Activity Challenge Geometry and Symmetry Design a Printing Press Inventions
Students will need to think outside the box (and in mirror image!) and follow the engineering design process in this low prep STEM activity that combines symmetry and pressure, and requires students to be meticulous in both their planning and construction. If you are studying important inventions in history like Gutenberg's printing press, this is a fun way to bring history alive! This activity is easy to differentiate across multiple grade levels and can be used in upper grades as a collabo
2nd - 8th
Engineering
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+4
Halloween Early Finishers, Sub Plans, Fun Morning Work - October Science & STEM
Halloween Quick Build STEM Challenges are quick, flexible, and low-prep making them perfect for October Morning Work or Warm Ups, Sub Plans, Centers, Early Finishers Activities & Choice Boards. Students will love building spooky creations like a spider catcher, a bat branch, and a throne of bones, all while practicing critical thinking, problem-solving, and STEM skills. Activities Overview:A Quick Build in STEM is like a “quick write” in ELA. Students pick a challenge and rapidly draft and build
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Math
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
Elevator STEM Activity Simple Machines Force and Motion Engineering Challenge
If you are studying force and motion or simple machines, this is the STEM activity for you! Whether students use a pulley system to lift their elevator car or a simple counterweight system, students will get hands-on experience with balanced and unbalanced forces as well as basic measurement skills (how high does their elevator go?). Most kids have ridden in elevators but how do they work! Most kids explore pushing and pulling motion on a flat surface (playing with cars, etc.) but elevators cert
2nd - 8th
Engineering
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+4
Day Before Winter Break Activity - Last Week Before Christmas Break - SEL & STEM
The Sled & Slope or Santa's Sleigh & Slope STEM Challenge keeps kids engaged before winter break! It's a hands-on winter science and engineering activity that brings together STEM and SEL skills, perfect for your last week before Christmas break or first week back after winter break. In this Winter STEM activity, kids design and build a sled or sleigh and ramp that can transport “people” or “gifts” the greatest distance possible. They’ll use creativity, critical thinking, and teamwork to test
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Seed Dispersal STEM - Help a Seed Travel | Hands-On Science & Engineering K - 2
🌱 Seed Dispersal STEM – Help a Seed Travel Hands-On Science & Engineering Activity for K–2This Seed Dispersal STEM activity is a fun, hands-on way for young learners to explore how seeds move from one place to another through wind, water, and animals. Students act as scientists and engineers as they design, build, test, and improve a model seed that can travel. The resource introduces seed dispersal concepts in a simple, age-appropriate way while guiding students through the engineering de
PreK - 3rd
Engineering, General Science, Writing
Flexible Thinking Gifted and Talented Activity - Sub Plans Science No Prep STEM
Need a quick, easy STEM activity to implement in 30 minutes or less? How about just 10-15 minutes? STEM Improv focuses on developing creativity, mental flexibility & the planning step of the Engineering Design Process (EDP). If you've ever found yourself pressed for time, in need of no prep STEM activities perfect for sub plans, centers, bell ringers and more -- or confused about how to help students develop creativity and imagination -- you'll love STEM Improv! Here's how it works:1. Stude
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
Rubber Band Car STEM Activity | Build & Race Challenge For Kindergarten–Grade 2
🚗 Rubber Band Car STEM Activity | Build & Race Challenge (Kindergarten–Grade 2)Turn science into motion with this exciting, hands-on Rubber Band Car STEM activity! Students design, build, and test their very own moving cars powered by a simple rubber band—while discovering how energy and forces work together to create motion. In this fun engineering challenge, learners become young inventors as they plan, construct, test, measure, and improve their rubber band-powered cars using easy-to-find m
PreK - 3rd
Engineering, General Science, Writing
February STEM - Valentines SEL, Science, Math & Measurement Candy Box Activity
Looking for February STEM activities that blend Valentine’s SEL, math, and hands-on problem-solving without turning into a craft or party filler? The Candy Box Valentine STEM activity is a meaningful, low-prep way to keep kids engaged while practicing measurement, math, and design thinking. Kids design and build the smallest possible candy box that still meets specific criteria and constraints, making this a high-interest Valentine science and math activity that feels like a challenge but de
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
3D Printing Straw Topper Tumbler Tinkercad Steps for Sub Plans and No Prep
In this 3D Printing Straw Topper Tumbler Tinkercad Steps for Sub Plans and No Prep, students will use the basics of Tinkercad to create a 3D printing file. I consider this lesson to be on an easy to intermediate level. I have successfully used this lesson with students as young as 3rd grade, but works best with middle school students or high school/adult learners. This is a perfect project for a coding club or a STEM classroom. You can also use this to teach 3D design to yourself! Included in
5th - 9th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
+8
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