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Thinking Cap Growth Mindset STEM Project
This resource is aimed at those studying growth mindset, metacognition, or classrooms that do STEM or Project Based Learning. It involves your students using basic materials to design and create a Thinking Cap. Using their imagination, students create a cap to wear and "purchase" items to design with (small budget of $15), so math is incorporated as well. Students will go through the design process, by drawing sketches, planning out their idea, and evaluating their design. What fun to make a
2nd - 5th
Engineering
STEM or STEAM Structure Challenge
All you need is masking tape, straws, and paperclips for this engaging and fun activity! Students work in groups to create the tallest structure for the cheapest price. All materials are priced out for you, there is a jobs sheet included, there's a money tracking sheet and a task sheet outlined. This is a great way for kids to participate in a hands on learning activity. It's an integrated activity so students will learn math and engineering concepts.
4th - 9th
Basic Operations, Engineering
STEM Activity Math Multiplication Challenge | Math PBL | Math Extension
This math STEM project gives students the opportunity to use the Engineering Design Process and their multiplication skills! It is a highly engaging activity where the children use multiplication creature and power-up cards and recycled materials to ultimately create a playable game. This math learning opportunity is teacher friendly because it includes rubrics, parent letters, and a printable student journal to meet your needs. My students love this extension because they use their multiplica
3rd - 4th
Basic Operations, Engineering
CCSS, NGSS
3.OA.A.1
, 3.OA.C.7
, K-2-ETS1-2
+7
Also included in: STEM Math Activities Bundle | Math PBL | Math Extensions
Ancient Civilizations Math Project | Blueprint & Model Public Works Activity 3-5
Bring history and math to life with this hands-on, project-based learning assignment! Students take on the role of Chief Architect and Treasurer for an ancient civilization and design a massive public works project. Using multiplication, division, and problem-solving, they’ll calculate materials, labor costs, and timelines, create a blueprint, and then scale it down to build a physical model of their chosen structure. This engaging resource integrates math, social studies, and persuasive writing
3rd - 5th
Ancient History, Basic Operations, Engineering
The Three Little Pigs STEM Planning Sheets | Building & Problem Solving
These Three Little Pigs STEM Planning Sheets help students explore building materials and problem-solving through a familiar story. Students identify what each pig’s house was made of, explain why the first two houses did not withstand the Big Bad Wolf, and describe why the third house was successful. A final page allows students to draw and label their own house design, encouraging creativity and engineering thinking. Perfect for STEM, STEAM, or literacy connections, this activity supports cr
K - 5th
Creative Writing, Engineering, Measurement
STEM Activity Math Addition with Regrouping | Math PBL | Math Extension
This math STEM project gives students the opportunity to use the Engineering Design Process and their addition with regrouping skills! It is a highly engaging activity where the children use creature number cards and power-up cards and recycled materials to ultimately create a playable game. This math learning opportunity is teacher friendly because it includes rubrics, parent letters, and a printable student journal to meet your needs. My students love this extension because they use their ad
2nd - 4th
Basic Operations, Engineering
CCSS, NGSS
2.NBT.B.6
, 2.NBT.B.7
, 3.NBT.A.2
+9
Also included in: STEM Math Activities Bundle | Math PBL | Math Extensions
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
STEM Activity Math Subtraction w/ Regrouping | Math PBL | Math Extension
This math STEM project gives students the opportunity to use the Engineering Design Process and their subtraction with regrouping skills! It is a highly engaging activity where the children use creature number cards and power-down cards and recycled materials to ultimately create a playable game. This math learning opportunity is teacher friendly because it includes rubrics, parent letters, and a printable student journal to meet your needs. My students love this extension because they use the
3rd - 4th
Basic Operations, Engineering
CCSS, NGSS
3.NBT.A.2
, 4.NBT.B.4
, K-2-ETS1-2
+7
Also included in: STEM Math Activities Bundle | Math PBL | Math Extensions
Strong or Weak? Paper Bridge Engineering Challenge | STEM Design Activity K–2
an you make a single sheet of paper strong enough to hold a toy? In this exciting engineering design challenge, students discover that changing the shape of a material can change how strong it is. Children experiment with folding, rolling, and bending paper to create a bridge between two supports that can hold weight. Includes an introductory page with a real-world connection to bridge engineering, step-by-step design and testing instructions, a student recording sheet for sketching designs and
K - 2nd
Basic Principles, Engineering, Other (ELA)
CCSS, NGSS
K.CC.A.1
, K.CC.A.2
, K.CC.A.3
+11
St. Patrick's Day Leprechaun Trap Engineer Planning Worksheets / Graphic Org.
Use these no-prep student planning sheets/mats for a St. Patrick's Day Leprechaun Trap Engineering / STEM Challenge! These planning sheets guide students through the Engineering Design Process, providing them with an organized space to write, plan, design, and revise. Students will love the structure and organization these templates provide! ☘️☘️Want a complete bundle with St. Patrick's Day Math & Writing activities? > > Grab it here!These STEAM tools can be used for all learners t
2nd - 8th
Engineering
STEM Challenge Task Cards Structures hashtag blocks, building bricks, play dough
STEM challenge task cards with a transportation theme for beginner builders! These are basic tasks for building materials like hashtag blocks, building bricks, play dough, pipe cleaners, or interlocking cubes. ✅ What You'll Get ✅ Overview and teacher notes with building tips28 buildings and structures cards! These are provided in both full page and 4 per page layouts (task card size). Buildings, bridges, and things seen around town (playground, bench, bus stop, etc.)Recording pages for student
PreK - 1st
Engineering, Measurement
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
Transportation Kindergarten STEM Activities Task Cards Blocks Play Dough
STEM challenge task cards with a transportation theme for beginner builders! These are basic tasks for building materials like hashtag blocks, building bricks, play dough, pipe cleaners, or interlocking cubes. ✅ What You'll Get ✅ Overview and teacher notes with building tips28 transportation building cards! These are provided in both full page and 4 per page layouts (task card size).Sorting mats for air, land, water so students can sort the transportation objects by where they would see and us
PreK - 1st
Engineering, Measurement
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
STEM Challenge Task Cards Zoo Animals and Habitat Hashtag Blocks Building Bricks
STEM challenge task cards with a zoo animals theme for beginner builders! These are basic tasks for building materials like hashtag blocks, building bricks, play dough, pipe cleaners, or interlocking cubes. ✅ What You'll Get ✅ Overview and teacher notes with building tips32 world landmark cards! These are provided in both full page and 4 per page layouts (task card size). Recording pages for students to write down their ideas or recreate their design on paper.STEM Decor (S T E M posters, plus
PreK - 1st
Engineering, Measurement
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
Roller Coaster Challenge KS2 support guides and visuals
These are to support and guide pupils to build a roller coaster. The challenge sheets aim to develop their knowledge of structures and modelling techniques. The challenge is laid out, the expectations and rules as well as materials and resources specified. Great for a STEAM day or Science and Design and Technology lessons. Also, you can link to Physics and Maths. Design in a playful, child-friendly way to promote engagement.It isadaptable for all levels all learners
5th - 9th
Engineering, Measurement, Physics
CCSS, NGSS
MP1
, MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
STEM Challenge Task Cards United States Symbols Hashtag Blocks Building Bricks
STEM challenge task cards with a U.S. Symbols theme for beginner builders! These are basic tasks for building materials like hashtag blocks, building bricks, play dough, pipe cleaners, or interlocking cubes. ✅ What You'll Get ✅ Overview and teacher notes with building tips28 United States symbols cards! These are provided in both full page and 4 per page layouts (task card size). Recording pages for students to write down their ideas or recreate their design on paper.STEM Decor (S T E M poste
PreK - 1st
Engineering, Measurement
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
STEM Challenge Task Cards World Landmarks Hashtag Blocks Building Bricks
STEM challenge task cards with a world landmarks theme for beginner builders! These are basic tasks for building materials like hashtag blocks, building bricks, play dough, pipe cleaners, or interlocking cubes. ✅ What You'll Get ✅ Overview and teacher notes with building tips28 world landmark cards! These are provided in both full page and 4 per page layouts (task card size). Recording pages for students to write down their ideas or recreate their design on paper.STEM Decor (S T E M posters,
K - 3rd
Engineering, Measurement
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
STEM Challenge Task Cards Hashtag Blocks Building Bricks Fast Finishers Centers
STEM challenge task cards with a food alphabet theme for beginner builders! These are basic tasks for building materials like hashtag blocks, building bricks, play dough, pipe cleaners, or interlocking cubes. If you do a letter of the week theme, this is another way to get hands on with your ABCs! ✅ What You'll Get ✅ Overview and teacher notes with building tips40 A to Z food building cards! There are several letters with more than one building idea (X is excluded) as well as a free build card.
PreK - 1st
Engineering, Measurement
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
St Patricks Day STEM How to Catch a Leprechaun Simple Machines NGSS 3-PS2-1
March STEM Challenge is a fun and engaging way to teach science, technology, engineering, and math skills. Students learn to think critically and design their own leprechaun traps to learn how to catch a leprechaun using what they know about simple machines collaboratively. This March-themed activity provides students opportunities to think creatively and critically by giving specific criteria for solving a problem. Check out my GROWING BUNDLE for all of my STEM products. Who is this Product Fo
2nd - 5th
Engineering
Also included in: STEM Activities Bundle STEM Challenges
Push and Pull STEM
This Pushes and Pulls engineering STEM activity engages students' problem solving skills, engineering thinking, and math skills for Force and Motion. They will love creating a way to successfully move the rocks! This STEM activity targets the NGSS Standards for Force and Motion.
In this Pushes and Pulls Engineering challenge the truck broke down, but the rocks still need moved! Students will build a way to move the rocks using the available supplies, but be sure to stay on budget!
Please
K - 3rd
Basic Principles, Engineering
Also included in: STEM Activities Bundle
Fairy Tale STEM Beauty and the Beast STEM Activity Language Arts STEAM
This practical and engaging fairy tale STEM activity can be completed with minimal materials and is perfect for hands-on math applications or National Fairy Tale Day. The classic tale of Beauty and the Beast gets a twist in the STEM tale, A Book Stand for Beauty. In addition to this STEM challenge being accessible for a wide range of grades, it's also one that is useful! ✨ The Story ✨ Your students will help Beauty by creating her a book stand. They will need to use basic measurement skills fo
1st - 4th
Engineering
CCSS, NGSS
RL.K.1
, RL.K.9
, RL.1.1
+7
Summer STEM Challenge Activity - Pick and Pack Print and Digital Resource Bundle
This summer STEM challenge is the perfect end of year activity to keep your students engaged through the very last day of school! The basic premise:Individually or in partners, students will select items to pack for a road trip. In this 2-D simulation of a 3-D task, students arrange items with different point values into pre-defined car trunk spaces. They can’t have it all, though! They’ll use a criteria & constraints list to bring all of what they need and some of what they want, as they aim fo
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math)
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Spring STEM Activity - Bean Bind Print and Digital Bundle
Looking for an Easter or spring STEM / STEAM activity sure to keep your kids engaged in collaborative, fun critical thinking & problem solving? The basic premise:Due to equipment malfunctioning at the bean factory, several types of beans are all mixed-up, putting the Easter Bunny in a bind! Individually or in partners/groups, students will design and build a device to sort the jelly beans from the mixed-up beans. (You can skip the story if it's too cutesy for your kids, or if you want to avoid E
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Back to School STEM Challenge - Apples Aloft 1:1 PAPERLESS
This back-to-school STEM / STEAM Challenge brings the joy back to your classroom with collaborative, hands-on, brain-busting work (disguised as fun)! The basic premise: Individually or in partners/groups, students will design and build the tallest tower possible using symbols of the back-to-school season: apples and school supplies! This challenge is also great for any time of year, but especially in the fall when learning about apples, Johnny Appleseed, or Sir Isaac Newton! Note: This version
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Measurement, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+6
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
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