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Materials Science STEM Project | Design & Build Challenge | Engineering Activity
This Materials Science STEM Project is a hands-on, engaging way for students to apply their understanding of material properties through a real-world design challenge. Students will plan, build, test, and improve a product while using the engineering design process and explaining their thinking along the way. This resource is designed to be simple for teachers to implement while still providing meaningful, rigorous learning for students. 🧪 What’s Included: Student Directions Brainstorming
6th - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Other (Science)
AP Biology Unit 3 The Metabolic Monsters Halloween Project
Make metabolism fun, visual, and rigorous this Halloween season! This 120-minute review activity transforms abstract cellular energetics into creative, CED-aligned, hands-on learning — perfect for AP Biology, Honors Biology, or EOC-level classes. Students model all three metabolic pathways — photosynthesis, cellular respiration, and fermentation — through interactive Halloween-themed builds: Photosynthesis PumpkinCellular Respiration MonsterFermentation ZombieThey’ll design, label, and annotat
11th - 12th
Biology
Halloween | Science | Haunted Ecosystem Project | TEKS | K-12
🌲 Halloween | Science | Haunted Ecosystem ProjectStudents design haunted forest food webs with producers, consumers, predators, and decomposers. ✅ Includes: TEKS alignment 5–12.Learning Intention: I am learning how organisms interact in ecosystems.Success Criteria: I can build food webs, predict imbalance effects, and connect to civic responsibility.Worksheets, haunted species trading cards, debate prompts.YouTube: ecosystem + food chain videos.🎃 Classroom Use: Id
K - 12th
Earth Sciences, General Science, Other (Science)
Also included in: Halloween Science Bundle | 10 Spooky STEM Investigations for K-12 | TEKS
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
Pumpkin Catapults: Investigating energy and forces of motion
Pumpkin catapults is an awesome hands-on engineering project that can be used before, during, or after Halloween. Students will learn about simple machines, specifically levers as they explore, design, and test their pumpkin catapult. Students will also be given opportunities to modify their design and test for both distance and accuracy. During this investigation students will learn about Newton's 1st Law of Motion and the relationship between potential and kinetic energy. Many math connections
2nd - 8th
Measurement, Physical Science
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
How to Catch a Leprechaun STEM Activity Leprechaun Trap St Patrick’s Day Science
Bring St. Patrick’s Day science into your classroom with this engaging How to Catch a Leprechaun STEM activity, built around a hands-on leprechaun trap project with both printable materials and Google Slides support. In this leprechaun trap STEM activity, kids design, build, test, and improve a trap capable of catching a tricky leprechaun. Students complete the building using simple classroom materials, then use printable handouts or Google Slides to plan designs, record results, analyze out
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Fun Christmas Science STEM Math - Snowman Reindeer Candy Cane Winter Activities
Get ready for December winter activities, engaging Christmas STEM activities, fun Christmas science, and winter math all in one bundle! This Winter Activities Christmas STEM pack includes five creative engineering projects, perfect for before or after winter break activities that keep kids learning, building, and problem-solving through the holidays. From building a towering snowman, to racing reindeer, to rescuing candy canes, along the way they’ll practice communication, collaboration, cri
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Other (Science)
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Leprechaun Trap STEM St Patrick’s Day Science - Trap a Leprechaun STEM Activity
Bring St Patrick’s Day science to life with this engaging leprechaun trap STEM activity, designed to pair perfectly with How to Catch a Leprechaun. In this hands-on leprechaun trap project, kids use creativity, problem solving, and engineering skills to design and build a trap capable of catching a tricky leprechaun. With the added structure of a Leprechaun Lore List and clear design constraints, this activity goes beyond a simple craft and becomes a meaningful St Patrick’s Day STEM challe
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Santa's Sleigh S.T.E.A.M Challenge - Christmas - Winter - Summer
Get into the Christmas spirit with this fun & engaging STEAM activity. Students work collaboratively to plan, design and construct a festive sleigh for Santa and his reindeers! This hands on project integrates science, technology, engineering, art, and math as students explore principles such as aerodynamics, stability, and creative design. Throughout the challenge, students conduct research, sketch plans, and make use of the provided materials to bring their sleigh designs to life.
K - 5th
Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
Also included in: Christmas STEAM Activities Bundle - Winter - Christmas - December
Thanksgiving Science & STEM Fall Activity - Pilgrims & Native Americans Shelters
Fall Activities – Thanksgiving Science & STEM Shelter Challenge with Pilgrims & Native Americans - Wampanoag. Keep kids learning and creating with this hands-on Thanksgiving science and November STEM activity shelter challenge! Perfect for your fall activities lineup, this project blends engineering, history, and teamwork as kids design and build shelters to protect Pilgrims and Wampanoag people from harsh November weather. The Thanksgiving STEM Challenge:Working individually or in groups, kids
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Back to School After Winter Break Activity - Fun Winter STEM Challenge Activity
Re-engage students after winter break or fill the week before Christmas break with meaningful learning! This Winter STEM activity is the perfect mix of creativity, engineering, and geometry practice, ideal for back from winter break, January STEM projects, or even a day before winter break activity. ❄️ Frosted Forest STEM Challenge OverviewIn this challenge, students design and build the iciest tree in the frosted forest by constructing branches and attaching triangular icicles. It’s a f
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Geometry, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Thanksgiving Science & STEM - Fun Thanksgiving Game - Turkey Race Fall Activity
Fall Thanksgiving Science Activity: A fun twist on The Great Turkey Race as students help save the turkeys using Thanksgiving Science and STEM! In this Thanksgiving game, kids design and build a way to safely move a turkey — either horizontally across a distance or vertically from a drop point. (Think turkey zip lines or parachutes!)It’s the perfect blend of Thanksgiving STEM, physics, and hands-on problem-solving to keep kids learning through November. Plan a Turkey Race or Save the Turkey Esc
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Snowman Science Winter STEM SEL – Fun Back to School After Winter Break Activity
Get ready to re-engage your class with a Snowman Science Winter STEM SEL challenge that’s perfect for back to school after winter break! This hands-on activity combines science, engineering, math, and social-emotional learning as kids design and build the tallest snowman possible. It’s the ideal after winter break activity or day before break project to get everyone collaborating, problem-solving, and having fun while learning. Designed for both printable and digital (Google Slides™) formats,
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Pilgrims and Native Americans - Day Before Thanksgiving Break Activity STEM SEL
Pilgrims and Native Americans – Day Before Thanksgiving Break STEM & SEL Activity (Print + Digital Bundle) Looking for day before Thanksgiving break activities that are hands-on, collaborative, and meaningful? In this Thanksgiving science and STEM challenge kids to design and build shelters to protect Pilgrims and Native Americans from wind, rain, and snow, blending creativity, history, and engineering in one unforgettable project. Perfect for Thanksgiving SEL and social emotional learning, th
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Light-Up Greeting Card STEAM Challenge - Winter - Christmas - Holidays
Have students use their design and creativity skills to make their very own l ight-up greeting card. This STEAM activity is focused on Christmas, however it can be easily adapted to any celebration throughout the year!Students create a special greeting card that lights up using simple circuit components like an LED (light-emitting diode) and a coin-cell battery. The project involves designing the card, incorporating artistic elements, and building a circuit to make the LED light up when the c
K - 6th
Science
Also included in: Christmas STEAM Activities Bundle - Winter - Christmas - December
Easter STEM & Science - After Spring Break Activity Fun Egg Drop STEM Challenge
Bring creativity and critical thinking to your classroom with this exciting Easter STEM challenge! Perfect as an after spring break activity or a festive way to explore engineering and problem-solving, this egg drop STEM challenge will have your students designing, building, and testing devices to protect an egg from cracking. This hands-on spring STEM activity blends Easter science, math, and engineering principles into one engaging project that’s perfect for grades 2–8. The Challenge:Stud
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
200 No Prep | Science | Halloween STEM | Physics & Engineering Challenges | K-12
⚙️ Set #4 – Halloween Physics & Engineering Challenges📘 Title: Halloween STEM | 200 No-Prep Physics & Engineering Challenges | K–12 📝 Full Product Description:Overview: Let students engineer their own Halloween fun! These 200 prompts explore motion, gravity, balance, and design through haunted-house physics and creative STEM thinking. Perfect for inquiry-based lessons that blend scientific reasoning with imaginative seasonal play. How It Can Be Used:⚙️ Daily STEM warm-ups or challenge sta
K - 12th
For All Subjects, Other (Science)
Also included in: 800 No Prep Prompts | Science & STEM | Halloween | Mega-Bundle | K-12
Easter STEM Easter Science - After Spring Break Activity - Spring STEM Fun Ideas
This before or after spring break activity keeps students excited &learning! The Bird Nest Easter STEM challenge is perfect for the first day of spring & beyond, combining creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on engineering as students design and build a bird nest to hold as many plastic Easter eggs as possible. Perfect for grades 2–8, this spring STEM activity is ideal for the weeks leading up to Easter or as a creative classroom project during the season. Whether you’re exploring engine
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
First Day of Spring STEM Activity - Nice Nest Print and Paperless Bundle
This before or after spring break activity keeps students excited &learning! The Bird Nest Easter STEM challenge is perfect for the first day of spring & beyond, combining creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on engineering as students design and build a bird nest to hold as many plastic Easter eggs as possible. Perfect for grades 2–8, this spring STEM activity is ideal for the weeks leading up to Easter or as a creative classroom project during the season. Whether you’re exploring engine
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
September STEM Challenges 3rd-5th | Apple Activities | Scratch & Tinkercad
Need September STEM that ties into your apple and back-to-school units without extra prep? These 16 hands-on coding and 3D design challenges for 3rd-5th — themed around apples, Johnny Appleseed, Labor Day, and careers — drop right into your fall lineup and keep students building, not just filling out worksheets. What's inside: 16 challenges total (8 Scratch Coding + 8 Tinkercad 3D Modeling), digital journals for student reflection, both color and B&W printable versions, menu-board OR single-proj
3rd - 5th
Computer Science - Technology
Also included in: Monthly Digital STEM Challenges HOLIDAYS
Back to School After Winter Break Activity - Fun Winter STEM Challenge Activity
The Winter Waiter STEM Challenge is a hands-on Winter STEM activity perfect for the first day back from winter break, the week before winter break, or anytime your students need a burst of creativity and movement! In this challenge, kids design and build a stable waiter’s tray to carry “snowy” 3D solids during a relay race, testing balance, stability, and problem-solving skills in a fun, energetic way. It’s ideal for after winter break activities, winter math centers, or January STEM project
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Geometry, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Grow a Bean Plant in Class – Life Cycle, Science Journal: Plant Activities STEAM
Grow a bean plant in class and explore the plant life cycle through this hands-on, educational resource! This engaging printable pack includes everything young learners need to observe, record, and understand how a seed turns into a thriving bean plant — step by step. What's Included: 2 Presentations (PPT & PDF): clear, student-friendly slides that explain each stage of the bean plant life cycle Growth Journal: students track the progress of their plant with drawings, notes, and reflection p
1st - 3rd
Earth Sciences, Environment, General Science
Fun Halloween Science & Fall Science Halloween STEM Activity Candy Corn Catapult
The Treat Toss Catapult STEM Challenge is a hands-on Halloween STEM activity perfect for October. This challenge introduces students to simple machines (levers) while keeping them engaged in Halloween science and fall STEM activities they’ll love. In this activity, students work in teams to design and build their own candy corn catapults / launchers meeting a criteria and constraints list while competing for longest launch distance or best target accuracy. You can substitute candy pumpki
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
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