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Winter Night Train Digital STEM Activity Stop Motion Animation Christmas Project
ALL ABOARD! Your students will design and create a winter night train scene to animate and create a digital stop motion animation using Google Slides. This animation project can also be used as a companion to the read aloud The Polar Express.Students can work independently or in pairs to create an animation of their choosing. Students can then view their animation to see their work. Watch the video preview above to see a sample animation. Please note: You can use the elements for students t
3rd - 8th
Computer Science - Technology
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
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
Halloween Read-Aloud STEM Challenges | 10 Story-Based Engineering Projects
Bring Halloween learning to life with these 10 hands-on STEM challenges inspired by popular Halloween read-alouds! Each activity connects to a story students love and challenges them to design, build, and solve problems using creativity and critical thinking. Perfect for October STEM stations, small groups, or a full week of festive fun, these story-based engineering projects keep engagement high while reinforcing real science and engineering practices. 🧠 Why Teachers Love This Resource:✅ 1
1st - 3rd
Classroom Community, Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
Halloween Art Projects & Science Experiment Physical Properties of Matter Bundle
Halloween Art Projects + Science Experiments Bundle | Physical Properties of Matter- This Halloween activity packet bundle combines creative Halloween art projects with hands-on Halloween science experiments to teach the physical properties of matter. Students will practice ELA comprehension, classifying matter, and science vocabulary while enjoying seasonal activities that make October learning both rigorous and fun. Perfect for: Halloween read aloud and activity extensions Classifying
1st - 2nd
Literature, Other (Arts), Physical Science
CCSS, NGSS
RL.1.1
, RL.1.3
, RL.1.10
+8
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
Winter Holiday Interactive Design Project- Canva, Scratch & Makey Makey
🎅❄️ Winter Holiday STEM Design Project – Canva + Scratch + Makey Makey 🎨💻 Bring winter creativity and coding together! This engaging Winter Holiday STEM Design Project gets your students designing, coding, and engineering interactive holiday creations using Canva, Scratch, and Makey Makey!Students will design a holiday-themed image, then code interactive sounds in Scratch, and finally connect their projects with Makey Makey for a fun, hands-on STEAM experience! Perfect for upper eleme
4th - 7th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Graphic Arts
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
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
Summer - Ocean Pollution Project Based Learning- Science-Reading Passages
Ocean Pollution Project-Based Learning Mini Unit – 5-Day Hands-On Science & Literacy Integration Looking for a fun and meaningful way to teach environmental science that also builds reading, writing, and research skills? This Ocean Pollution PBL Mini Unit is the perfect cross-curricular resource for upper elementary classrooms — especially 3rd-4th grade! What’s Included:✅ 5 fully planned lessons ✅ Printable and digital worksheets ✅ Ready-to-use Google Slides templates ✅ Engaging vocabulary
3rd - 5th
Informational Text, Reading, Science
CCSS
RI.3.1
, RI.3.4
, RI.3.10
+6
MATH Graham Cracker House STEM Project with Differentiation.
Have you ever wondered why the size of graham crackers keep getting smaller? Did you know the boxes are also getting smaller? And yet, the crackers are more expensive. How much smaller? How much more expensive? We will explore this in class. MATH. Engineering? Why do homebuilders use triangles to construct homes? We will explore this too. Powdered sugar will be our glue, and graham crackers will be the building material. Students will use candy and other foods (like pretzels, coconut, etc)
3rd - 10th
Engineering, Math
Metal Element Extension Project: I Dream of the Silver Screen
At the turn of the 20th century, definitely-not-a-vampire Sofia Devereaux is a famous stage actress who wants to make the switch to the silver screen... except, she may or may not appear on film made from the silver gelatin process. She implores you to help her find an alternative metal for use in mirrors, photographs, and film. This activity is designed to help students think critically about the physical and chemical properties of metals. The following is included in this packet: A link to a t
8th - 10th
Chemistry, Informational Text
Candy Zipline STEM Activity | Gravity & Motion | Edible STEM Activities
Candy Zipline STEM Challenge | Gravity & Motion Engineering ProjectGet ready for your students to slide into science! This hands-on Candy Zipline STEM Challenge is the perfect way to bring the concepts of force, motion, gravity, and engineering design to life in a fun, engaging way. Students will use problem-solving, teamwork, and creativity to design a candy carrier that zips safely down a string using only gravity! Perfect for grades 6–8, this 60-minute challenge aligns with NGSS, Texa
5th - 8th
Engineering, Physical Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-PS2-2
Also included in: Candy STEM Design Challenge Bundle | Edible STEM Activities
Computer Science Coding Unit: Tile Patterns | Art, Math & Engineering
Introduce your students to the fascinating intersection of art, math, and technology with this dynamic project-based unit! Students explore the world of Islamic geometric patterns and use block-based coding platforms (like TurtleArt, Scratch, or Tinkercad Codeblocks) to design stunning, original tile compositions that blend symmetry, logic, and creative expression. Watch this video to learn about the skills your students will learn! This cross-curricular unit is perfect for teachers lookin
5th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Geometry, Graphic Arts
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+4
Easter Egg STEM Activities Easter Science Activities April Spring STEM Challenge
Easter is here and your teacher life just got a little busier with Easter activities and April projects you need to plan. Use Easter STEM activities to cover standards and give your students super fun Easter activities they will love. This ready to go Spring and Easter STEM Activities | April Challenges BUNDLE | Simple Machines is just what you need to keep your 2nd through 5th grade students engaged and excited for learning during the month of April. Challenge your students with exciting Easte
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Physical Science
St. Patrick's Day STEM Activity Challenge Design Leprechaun Trap Simple Machines
STEM activity for St. Patrick's day for upper elementary and middle school! STEM goes digital in this stop animation project where students will trap a leprechaun with simple machines! This St. Patrick's Day animation ties together a classic holiday favorite, the leprechaun trap, with an important science pillar, simple machines (one of the best ways to teach about force and motion). Pair it with a Read Aloud! This is the perfect activity to try after reading How to Catch a Leprechaun by Adam W
3rd - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-1
St Patrick’s Day Science STEM – Four Leaf Clover, Leprechaun, Shamrock Math Fun
This print and digital St Patrick’s Day activities bundle includes five engaging STEM challenges built around a leprechaun trap project, four leaf clover probability / shamrock math, and gold coin engineering challenges. Kids build, test, and revise designs using simple materials, then use printable handouts or Google Slides to record data, analyze results, and extend their thinking. These activities go beyond worksheets and crafts while still feeling festive and approachable for March.
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Earth Day Writing | Human Impact on the Environment Research | Climate Change
Looking for a meaningful, student-centered way to teach climate change, environmental impact, and extreme weather? This engaging research choice board project helps students explore real-world issues while building critical thinking, reading, and writing skills! Perfect for Earth Day, science units, STEM, or cross-curricular learning, this resource empowers students to investigate how humans affect the environment, and what can be done to help. What Makes This Resource Stand Out? Students take o
5th - 8th
Earth Sciences, Environment, General Science
NGSS
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-3
The Haunted House | Halloween Stop Motion | Google Slides Animations
This year is going to be the best Halloween ever! Especially when your students get to try our Halloween Stop Motion Animation project. You can teach your students the fundamentals of stop motion animation through the use of Google Slides. Whether you are on a Chromebook or iPad – your students will have so much fun! This year, our Halloween characters are going to visit the scariest house on the street, because apparently that is where the best candy is kept! Can you record the journey they tak
3rd - 6th
Computer Science - Technology
St. Patrick's Day Science STEM Activities with Google Slides - 5 Fun Challenges
Looking for St Patrick’s Day science, STEM and math activities? This hands-on St Patrick’s Day STEM bundle includes a leprechaun trap project, four leaf clover shamrock math, pot of gold challenges using gold coins and more with Google Slides used for data collection, design analysis, and extensions. 🍀 What’s Included in This St Patrick’s Day STEM Bundle:✅ Five Themed St. Patrick’s Day STEM Challenges:🌈 Guard the Gold: Create a contraption to protect the leprechaun’s pot of gold👑 Get t
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+6
How to Catch a Leprechaun STEM Activity Leprechaun Trap St Patrick’s Day Science
Bring St Patrick’s Day science to life with this engaging How to Catch a Leprechaun STEM activity, designed around a classic leprechaun trap project with Google Slides support. In this hands-on leprechaun trap STEM activity, kids design and build a trap capable of catching a tricky leprechaun using simple materials and clear engineering constraints. Google Slides are used for planning, data collection, design analysis, and reflection, making this a flexible option for classrooms that want di
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
The Sneaky Turkey | Thanksgiving Stop Motion | Google Slides Animations
Thanksgiving gives us another chance to count our blessings, so why not do it with a bit of fun! Our Thanksgiving Stop Motion Animation project. You can teach your students the fundamentals of stop motion animation through the use of Google Slides. Whether you are on a Chromebook or iPad – your students will have so much fun! This year, our Thanksgiving Turkeys are looking for the best free food they can find! Can you record the journey they take to get the candy from the picnic table at a thank
3rd - 6th
Computer Science - Technology
Also included in: Thanksgiving Coding Bundle | Coding Unplugged | Thanksgiving Activities
Stop Motion Animation Activity Google Slides Leap Day Year Technology Skills
Leap into technology skills FUN this Leap Day! In this activity, students will choose an animal and objects for them to leap over. This project is slightly different than most of my other animation projects as to create the illusion of the animal leaping and moving across the screen, students will rather animate the *other* objects! In the video preview above, the kangaroo is actually not moving much left and right until the end when it moves off the screen, but rather the donut, unicorn, etc. a
3rd - 8th
Computer Science - Technology
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