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Build a Boat STEM Challenge Hands On Kindergarten Science Sink or Float Inquiry
Looking for a fun, hands-on boat STEM challenge for kindergarten that explores sink or float concepts while engaging young learners in science inquiry? This Build a Boat STEM Challenge is the perfect resource to introduce your students to engineering, design, and scientific thinking.This low-prep resource is designed specifically for early elementary students and includes everything you need to guide your class through an exciting boat-building investigation. Students will love designing
PreK - 3rd
Engineering, General Science, Other (Science)
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
Floating Leaf Disc Lab | Photosynthesis & Cellular Energy Investigation
Bring Photosynthesis to Life!Tired of students just memorizing the formula for photosynthesis? My take on the classic Floating Leaf Disc Lab turns your classroom into a high-functioning plant lab where students see oxygen production in real-time! This 4-page student investigation is meticulously designed to be "plug-and-play" for teachers while maintaining high scientific rigor for students. What’s Included:4-Page Student Lab: Detailed background, materials, & procedures with clear, visual inst
9th - 12th
Biology, General Science, Other (Science)
NGSS
HS-LS1-5
Elementary K–2 Floating Raft Rescue STEM Challenge
A simple, hands-on STEM Challenge designed for early elementary learners. Perfect for classrooms, homeschool, STEM bins, or after-school enrichment. WHAT’S INCLUDED: • 3-page STEM Challenge set: Cover Page, Instructions Page, Activity Page • Clear, consistent directions designed for real classrooms • Kid-friendly layout that supports independent exploration • Printable PDF (8.5x11) SKILL TARGETS: • Engineering design pr
K - 2nd
Engineering, Other (Science), Physical Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+2
Paper Boat Float Test STEM Challenge – Engineering Activity for Kids
A simple, hands-on STEM Challenge designed for early elementary learners. Perfect for classrooms, homeschool, STEM bins, or after-school enrichment. WHAT’S INCLUDED: • 3-page STEM Challenge set: Cover Page, Instructions Page, Activity Page • Clear, consistent directions designed for real classrooms • Kid-friendly layout that supports independent exploration • Printable PDF (8.5x11) SKILL TARGETS: • Engineering design process • Problem-solving and critical thinking • Fine motor and spatial reason
K - 2nd
Engineering, Other (Science), Physical Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+2
Boat Building STEM | Can You Build a Boat That Floats? | Floating For k - 3rd
⛵ Boat Building STEM | Can You Build a Boat That Floats? (Kindergarten–Grade 2)Dive into hands-on engineering with this exciting Boat Building STEM activity! Students explore why some objects float while others sink as they design, build, and test their own boats. This activity introduces the concept of floating and sinking, shown on page 2, where students compare materials like wood and plastic versus objects that sink, helping them build foundational understanding before designing their bo
PreK - 4th
Engineering, General Science, Other (Science)
Sink or Float Worksheet | Science Experiment Activity | Kindergarten
Show Me: Sink or FloatThis simple, visual science worksheet helps young learners demonstrate understanding through circling, matching, and drawing. Students interact with the content by:• Circling the correct picture • Matching related ideas • Drawing their own example The clear structure and visual format make this activity accessible for emerging readers and early learners. Montessori-Friendly LearningThis visual activity is also Montessori-inspired, allowing students to demonstrate understand
PreK - 1st
General Science, Other (Science)
Whatever Floats Your Boat Engineering Challenge (STEM) (Depth & Complexity) (GT)
This "Whatever Floats Your Boat Engineering Challenge" is the perfect STEM lesson! Depth and Complexity icons are featured throughout the packet. This is such an easy print and go STEM activity! Students will adore the lovable characters as they navigate through the engineering lesson. Students will find the lesson engaging and just plain fun! You will need to supply your students with foil, or any materials you choose, to build a boat. I use a large plastic storage container, filled with water,
Not Specific
Engineering, For All Subjects, Other (Science)
Density PowerPoint
🔎✨ Density Detective: Complete Density Lesson | Mass, Volume, Density Triangle | Sink or Float | Middle School ScienceMake density concepts click with this engaging, detective-themed density lesson designed specifically for middle school students! This ready-to-use PowerPoint walks students step-by-step through mass, volume, and density, helping them build deep conceptual understanding — not just memorize formulas. Students learn how to calculate density using the popular Density Triangle (M
5th - 8th
General Science, Other (Science), Physical Science
TED Talk: The real story behind Archimedes’ Eureka!- Armand D’Angour
This high school physics resource explores Archimedes’ Principle and buoyancy through the story of the Syracusia. Students analyze displacement, floating, and real-world engineering applications. Includes • 20 discussion and comprehension questions • Analytical essay prompt • Structured essay with paragraph guidance and sentence starters • Classroom debate activity • Critical thinking discussion questions Grades: 8–12 | Print-and-go
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Engineering, Other (Science), Physics
Classifying Matter Extension
Independent Extension for Classifying Matter Measure, compare, and contrast physical properties of matter, including [size,] mass, volume, states (solid, liquid, gas), temperature, magnetism, and the ability to sink or float.
4th - 8th
General Science, Other (Science)
Kindergarten Science Worksheets Bundle | Weather, Plants & Animals | PK-1
This bundle includes 5 visual science worksheets designed to help young learners demonstrate understanding through circling, matching, and drawing. Included Topics:• Animal Habitats • Living vs Nonliving • Plant Needs • Sink or Float • Weather • Hot vs Cold Weather • Herbivore / Carnivore • Land vs Water Animals • Day and Night • Seasons These low-prep worksheets are perfect for science centers, morning work, or quick assessments. Includes color and black-and-white versions plus answer keys. Stu
PreK - 1st
Environment, General Science, Other (Science)
NGSS
K-LS1-1
STEM Build a Boat Challenge - STEM Activities Build a Boat Design Challenge
How Can I Use This STEM Build a Boat Challenge? This STEM Build a Boat Challenge is a hands-on activity for grades 6–8 where students design and construct a boat using only one sheet of foil. After building, they test how well their boat floats and how much weight it can hold. It reinforces buoyancy, engineering design, and problem-solving while encouraging teamwork and creativity. Why Teachers Like ItHands-on engineering – Students apply design-test-redesign cycles.Concept focus – Reinforces bu
5th - 10th
Engineering, General Science, Other (Science)
STEM - Buoyant Builder
🚤 Boat Engineering Challenge 🚤 Get your students excited about STEM with this hands-on engineering challenge focused on buoyancy, water displacement, and problem-solving! Students become engineers as they design, build, test, and improve a boat that can hold the MOST pennies possible without sinking or leaking! This highly engaging STEM activity helps students explore: 🌊 Buoyancy & Floating ⚖️ Balance & Stability 🛠 Engineering Design 📊 Testing & Data Collection 🔁 Redesign & Improvement Stu
3rd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Other (Science)
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-PS2-2
+3
Earth Day Mini Bundle B: 3 Hands-On STEM Challenges
A hands-on seasonal STEM bundle designed for early elementary learners. This 3-activity set gives students multiple opportunities to build, test, and improve their designs using simple materials. Perfect for classrooms, homeschool, STEM bins, after-school enrichment, or Earth Day science centers. WHAT'S INCLUDED • 3 complete engineering challenges: Recycled Roller Coaster Track, Earthquake-Safe Paper House, Floating Raft Rescue • 3 Cover Pages (one per activity)
K - 2nd
Engineering, Other (Science), Physical Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+2
Jellyfish STEM | Explore Jellyfish Adaptations and Ocean Survival For K-3rd
🌊🪼 Jellyfish STEM | Explore Jellyfish Adaptations and Ocean Survival (Kindergarten–Grade 3)Dive into the fascinating world of ocean life with this engaging Jellyfish STEM activity! Students explore how jellyfish survive and thrive in ocean environments while discovering unique body structures, life cycles, and amazing survival adaptations. This hands-on resource guides learners to investigate, design, build, observe, and explain jellyfish adaptations while creating their own jellyfish model
K - 9th
Biology, Marine Science, Other (Science)
STEM Engineering Bundle | Build, Test & Explore Motion (Kindergarten–Grade 2)
🚀 STEM Engineering Bundle | Build, Test & Explore Motion (Kindergarten–Grade 2) Bring science to life with this exciting collection of hands-on STEM challenges designed for young learners! This engaging bundle combines four fun engineering activities where students explore forces, motion, and design through building, testing, and improving their own creations. Perfect for curious minds, these activities turn your classroom into a space for discovery, creativity, and real-world problem-solving.
PreK - 4th
Engineering, General Science, Other (Science)
Infant Discovery – Ocean Animals | Amazing Animals Week 4
🧡 DESCRIPTIONInvite infants to explore the soothing world of the ocean through sensory-rich discovery in Week 4: Ocean Animals – Discovery. Thoughtfully designed for babies ages 0–12 months, this section encourages curiosity, texture exploration, and early scientific thinking through safe, hands-on experiences. Infants engage in Sea Foam Sensory, where they swirl, pat, and finger-draw in soft foam while hearing descriptive words like “foamy,” “soft,” and “blue.” In the Ocean Sensory Bag, little
PreK
For All Subjects, Other (Science), Social Emotional Learning
STEM Challenge Stations: Hands-On Activities for Curious Minds
STEM Challenge Stations | Hands-On STEM Activities & Engineering Centers Bring excitement, creativity, and critical thinking into your classroom with these engaging STEM Challenge Stations! This low-prep resource includes flexible, hands-on STEM activities that encourage students to design, build, test, solve, and innovate while working independently or collaboratively. Perfect for: • STEM centers • science enrichment • early finishers • indoor recess • small groups • homeschool • sub pla
3rd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Other (Science)
STEM Engineering Bundle | Build, Test & Solve Real-World Challenges For k-2nd
🚀 STEM Engineering Bundle | Build, Test & Solve Real-World Challenges (Kindergarten–Grade 2) Inspire creativity and problem-solving with this exciting collection of hands-on STEM engineering challenges! This bundle is designed to help young learners explore how things move, how structures work, and how engineers solve problems through designing, building, testing, and improving. Each activity encourages students to think like engineers while using simple materials to create meaningful, real-w
PreK - 4th
Engineering, General Science, Other (Science)
STEAM Little lab activities journal for PreK-K in SPANISH
This is the Spanish version of the Little Lab: Hands-On Science & Play for Toddlers resource. All student pages and instructions are in Spanish. This hands-on STEAM printable pack is designed for toddlers and preschoolers (ages 3–6) to explore science, nature, problem-solving, and creativity through playful, low-prep activities. Children are encouraged to observe, experiment, ask questions, and learn through discovery using everyday materials. This resource is perfect for home learning, presc
PreK - 1st
Earth Sciences, General Science, Other (Science)
Also included in: STEAM Little Lab activities journal for preK- K BILINGUAL BUNDLE
Apple Theme Activity Pack | Math, Literacy & Science Centers (PreK–2)
🍎 Apple Theme Activity Pack | Math, Literacy & Science Centers (PreK–2) Make fall learning a-peeling! This Apple Theme Activity Pack is perfect for your PreK–2 classroom centers or small-group lessons. Designed to align with the Missouri Early Learning Standards (MELS), these hands-on, engaging activities cover math, literacy, and science skills using a fun apple theme. 🍏 What’s Included: 12 Ready-to-Use Activities Math Centers 🍎 Apple Counting (to 5 or 10) 🍎 Copy, Extend, & Crea
PreK - 2nd
Alphabet, Numbers, Other (Science)
IB PYP Inquiry Cycle Activities for Grade 4 | Inquiry-Based Learning
Tired of lesson plans that fall flat, leaving your fourth graders uninspired and their critical thinking skills underdeveloped? Discover the ultimate solution for engaging young minds with the "Grade 4 60 Higher Order Thinking Activities By Inquiry Phase." This comprehensive resource is meticulously designed to ignite curiosity and foster deep, meaningful learning, saving you invaluable planning time while ensuring your students are challenged and captivated. Prepare to transform your classroom
3rd - 4th
For All Subjects, Other (ELA), Other (Science)
Also included in: IB/PYP 3-5 Inquiry Essentials MEGA BUNDLE
Types of Mushroom Cap Shapes Cards
This intesting activity will help children to learn about different mushroom cap shapes. This learning resource is great for science lessons, vocabulary extension and inrichments, and reading. Add it to your Montessori science shelves, your mushroom unit study or science center. The cards include such mushroom cap shapes as bell-shaped, hemispherical, convex, conical, funnel-shaped, umbilicate, umbonate, flat. THE PRINTABLE INCLUDES:8 cards with cap shape pictures and names8 cards with cap sha
PreK - 1st
English Language Arts, Other (Science), Science
Also included in: Forest Activities Montessori Bundle
IB MYP Global Contexts Posters – Inquiry-Based Learning & Real-World Connections
Make IB MYP Global Contexts Clear & Meaningful for Your Students!These Global Context posters help students connect classroom learning to real-world issues, fostering international-mindedness, inquiry, and interdisciplinary thinking. With concise, student-friendly definitions and modern visual icons, this set ensures that IB learners engage with the six Global Contexts in a clear and meaningful way. What’s Included?✔️ 6 Posters – One for Each IB Global Context✔️ Concise, IB-aligned de
Not Specific
For All Subjects, Other (Science)
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