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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
Winter STEM Challenge Activities 5 Projects Sled Zip Line Snowshoe Snow Shovel
This is a set of super fun STEM challenges that puts your students at the center of a winter adventure! They are on a weekend trip in the mountains when a big snowstorm arrives. Now they are snowed in and must use their critical thinking and design skills to get out. Begin by showing students the "movie trailer" ( preview video) to build interest. After hearing the story of the vacation-gone-wrong, they will be presented with 5 different problems to solve by designing and building a solution. In
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Physical Science
Swinging Parrot Robot – LEGO Education WeDo 2.0 Building & Coding Project
Build and code a fun LEGO Education WeDo 2.0 Swinging Parrot Robot!This step-by-step guide includes: Detailed building instructions with clear visuals A complete parts list for easy classroom preparation Ready-to-use program code Tips for exploring motion, balance, and simple mechanisms in robotics This project was inspired by a publicly available video demonstration, but all instructions, photos, and program code were independently created. Perfect for STEM and coding lessons for students a
2nd - 5th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Robotics
Water Cycle STEM Project |Explore How Water Moves Around Earth |Hands-On Science
💧 Water Cycle STEM Project | Explore How Water Moves Around Earth | Hands-On Science Activity Bring science to life with this engaging Water Cycle STEM Project where students explore how water moves through Earth’s systems while designing and building their own working model! This hands-on activity combines science concepts with the engineering design process, helping students understand the water cycle in a meaningful and interactive way. 🌍 What Students Will Learn Students will: Under
1st - 9th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Environment
Weather & Climate STEM Project | Explore Weather Patterns & Climate Systems
🌦️ Weather & Climate STEM Project | Explore Weather Patterns & Climate Systems | Hands-On Science Activity Engage your students with this interactive Weather & Climate STEM Project, where they investigate real-world weather conditions and design their own tools to measure and understand atmospheric changes! This resource blends science content with the engineering design process, helping students explore the difference between weather and climate while building meaningful, hands-on connectio
1st - 9th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Environment
STEM PBL Civil Engineering - Bridge Design Math Measurement Weight Money Project
STEM PBL - CIVIL ENGINEERING FOR KIDS BRIDGE DESIGNThis exciting Fun Mathwork Product makes bridge design accessible for kids! This product is great to use as a spine to teach kids about bridges. It can also be used to supplement a stick bridge project, reinforce basic math skills for your students, and/or use just use for fun! Bridge Design is composed of (3) Exciting Modules: MODULE 1 - BRIDGE TYPESThis module is an Introduction into bridge types using pictures, descriptions, and vocabulary. T
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Math, Measurement
CCSS
2.MD.A.1
, 2.MD.A.3
, 2.MD.C.8
 +10
Christmas Entrepreneur STEM Project: Mrs. Claus’ Cookie Crisis
Bring the magic of the North Pole into your classroom with Mrs. Claus’ Cookie Crisis, a highly engaging Christmas project that blends creativity, entrepreneurship, writing, and STEM! Students step into the role of Junior Cookie Designers—creating a new cookie flavor, designing packaging, naming a cookie business, writing a slogan, and producing an advertisement. To boost real-world problem-solving skills, students also complete a bonus STEM Cookie Protection Box Challenge, engineering a safe
2nd - 5th
Creative Writing, Economics , Engineering
Balloon Rocket STEM Project | Newton’s 3rd Law Science Experiment Grades: 3-6
Balloon Rocket STEM Project | Newton’s 3rd Law Hands-On Science Engage your 3rd–6th grade students in an exciting, hands-on STEM activity that explores Newton’s Third Law of Motion! This comprehensive Balloon Rocket STEM Project is designed to teach fundamental physics concepts through inquiry, experimentation, and critical thinking. Perfect for classroom science units, STEM clubs, or homeschooling, this project combines fun with rigorous learning. What’s Included:- 800-Word Non-Fiction Pass
3rd - 6th
Applied Math, Engineering, Measurement
Jump Rope Robot – LEGO Education WeDo 2.0 Building & Coding Project
Build and code a fun LEGO Education WeDo 2.0 Jump Rope Robot! This step-by-step guide includes: Detailed building instructions with visuals Full parts list for easy classroom preparation Ready-to-use program code Tips for exploring motion, rhythm, and teamwork in robotics This project was inspired by a publicly available video demonstration, but all instructions, photos, and program code were independently created. Perfect for STEM and coding lessons for students aged 6–12.
2nd - 5th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Robotics
Turkey Hideout STEM Challenge | Thanksgiving Engineering Project
The Turkey Hideout STEM Challenge is a hands-on, high-engagement Thanksgiving activity that turns your students into real engineers. Students dive into a Thanksgiving-themed STEM adventure where they dream up a hideout to keep Turkey hidden. This low-prep project blends creativity, problem-solving, and STEM thinking, all in a way that is easy for teachers and exciting for students. Includes story starter, planning sheets, reflection prompts, and a rubric. Why a Turkey Hideout Matters:Real-world
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Writing
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
 +1
STEM Challenge Cards - Easy STEM Activities - STEM Activities Projects
STEM Challenge Cards How Can I Use These STEM Challenge Cards? These STEM Challenge Cards give you ready-made projects to get students building, problem-solving, and working together. The PDF includes a teacher instruction page with suggested supplies and 16 cards, each with a different construction challenge. They’re ideal for group work, morning starters, or afternoon projects. Why Teachers Like ItHands-on learning – Kids design, build, and test real structures.Collaboration focus – Encourages
1st - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering, General Science
STEM PBL Civil Engineering - Road Construction Math Money Multiplication Project
STEM PBL - CIVIL ENGINEERING FOR KIDS ROAD CONSTRUCTIONThis exciting Fun Mathwork Product makes road construction accessible for kids! This product is great to use as a spine to teach kids about road construction. It can also be used to reinforce basic math skills for your students, and/or use just use for fun! This product covers the following: Road constructionRoad construction equipmentConstruction business and profitCivil engineeringAddition (All the way up to millions)SubtractionMultiplica
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Math
CCSS
3.MD.C.7
, 3.MD.C.7b
, 4.MD.A.3
 +7
STEM PBL Civil Engineering- Traffic Jam! Pine City Measurement Math Project
STEM PROJECT BASED LEARNING - CIVIL ENGINEERING FOR KIDSTraffic Jam! Pine City Math Measurement ProjectOh no! There is a major traffic jam in Pine City and it's even causing problems for the Fire Department! You have just been hired as a traffic engineer by the City to perform a traffic study to get to the bottom of this traffic nightmare. Your traffic study will evaluate all-important Fire Department Response times for the existing traffic conditions and for (2) options to improve the traffic.
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Math
CCSS
2.MD.A.1
, 2.MD.A.3
, 2.MD.B.5
 +21
Candy Bar Invention - CPS project
These documents are designed to support learning and creativity in a candy bar invention unit. The pages guide students through the process of narrowing down key elements for their candy bar creation, including ingredients, flavors, and special features. Additionally, they help students plan the packaging and wrapper design, ensuring that each candy bar concept is well thought out and visually appealing.
2nd - 5th
Creative Writing, Engineering
STEM PBL Civil Engineering Road Construction Jr Math Addition Subtraction Money
STEM PROJECT BASED LEARNING - CIVIL ENGINEERING FOR KIDSRoad Construction Junior - Math, Addition, Subtraction, and MoneyPut on your construction hat! It's time to earn profit by completing road construction projects. This product includes: InstructionsProfit Sheet QuestionsExample(3) Construction ProjectsAnswer KeyThis NO PREP project includes the following: AdditionSubtractionMoney (Up to $7,000)ProfitRoad constructionConstruction businessChartsReading and writingThis FUN MATHWORK product is g
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Math
CCSS
3.NBT.A.2
, MP1
, MP2
Desert Plant Adaptation STEM | Design a Plant That Can Survive the Desert
🌵 Desert Plant Adaptation STEM Project | Design a Plant That Can Survive the Desert (Grades 3–9) Engage your students in a hands-on, inquiry-based STEM challenge where they design and build a plant capable of surviving in harsh desert environments! This Desert Plant Adaptation STEM Project combines science, engineering, and creativity as students explore real-world plant adaptations and apply their knowledge to design a model plant that can withstand extreme conditions like heat, drought, and
1st - 9th
Biology, Earth Sciences, Engineering
Engineering Design Process Template
This template can be used for any engineering/design project.
K - 5th
Engineering
STEM Build a Home for a Ladybug Engineering Activity
Build a Home for a Ladybug is a great STEM project. Spark imagination, creativity, and connections to the real world! This file includes: Student Packets (Reading passage, comprehension questions, building challenge, writing connection). Ladybug TemplatesPrice Charts (practice economic skills of budgeting!)Literary Connection SuggestionRubricsCertificates of Completion This activity aligns to the following standards: NGSS 2-LS4-1 Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversit
1st - 3rd
Engineering, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, 2-LS4-1
STEAM Engineering Design Planning Sheets/Mats: Student Templates for PBL
Use these no-prep student planning sheets/mats for any STEAM Project-Based Learning, Genius Hour, or GATE Extension activity! Printable & Editable/Digital files included! 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! These STEAM tools can be used for all learners to develop and encourage higher-level thinking an
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Robotics
STEM PBL CIVIL ENGINEERING BUNDLE TRAFFIC MATH MEASUREMENT MULTIPLICATION AREA
Traffic Jam, Traffic Jam Jr., Traffic Sign Math, and Striping Roads Projects are all included in this exciting civil engineering for kids bundle! Over 100+ pages which include: - Measurement - Area - Perimeter - Skip Counting - Addition - Multiplication - Money - Maps, Charts, and Graphs - Traffic Engineering Concepts: Traffic, Signs, Pavement Markings, etc. - Cool Scenes and much more! If you enjoyed this, come check out another cool FunMathwork Product: STEM PBL Civil Engineering - Bridge Des
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Math
Human Circulatory System Stem Bundle | Brain, Heart & Blood Flow For K–2nd
🧠❤️ Human Body STEM Bundle (K–2) | Brain, Heart & Blood Flow Activities | Hands-On Science Projects Make learning about the human body fun, active, and meaningful with this engaging Human Body STEM Bundle! Designed for Kindergarten–2nd grade, this collection of hands-on activities helps young learners explore how their brain, heart, and blood vessels work together. Through interactive experiments and creative model-building, students will think like scientists while developing a strong found
PreK - 4th
Anatomy, Biology, Engineering
PBL: FRACTION ARCHITECT
This is a high-quality, "meat-and-potatoes" math resource. On TpT, teachers go crazy for PBL (Project-Based Learning) that actually includes the "support" pieces like role cards and rubrics. Here is a comprehensive product description designed to convert browsers into buyers. Fraction Architects: A High-Interest PBL Math ChallengeDesign, Defend, and Build: Real-World Fraction ApplicationAre you looking for a way to move beyond "pizza slices" and help your students truly master fractions as oper
3rd - 5th
Applied Math, Engineering, Fractions
CCSS
3.NF.A.1
, 3.NF.A.2
, 3.NF.A.3
 +7
Sphero Twister Challenge Robotics
*Updated to include the small or medium cards (9 on a page and 4 on a page) as well as full-page cards to be used for projecting!*Great resource for creating a STEM challenge kit for your classroom! To set up this challenge, you will need a Twister mat or a DIY version, along with a spinner featuring red, yellow, blue, and green colors. Alternatively, you can tape off two faces of a die and assign the remaining four numbers to each of the four colors. This card set comes with detailed instructio
3rd - 12th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in:Â Sphero Bundle 2
Engineer Design Process worksheet | STEM Presentation Worksheet
Bring design thinking to life with this engaging Pitch Your Design Worksheet, designed to help students in grades 3–5 plan and present their engineering or STEM project like real inventors! This student-friendly tool guides learners through key questions about their design process, materials, challenges, and user needs—then helps them craft a persuasive pitch to showcase their work. Perfect for STEM fairs, classroom presentations, or design challenges, this worksheet builds communication skil
3rd - 5th
Basic Principles, Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-1
Also included in:Â Engineering Design Process Worksheets | Engineering Design Process 5th grade
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