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STEM Activities Challenge Projects Team Building Engineering Design Process
If your students enjoy doing STEM or STEAM activities, they will LOVE this set of 5 fully-planned out challenges! All five themed STEM challenges center around the story of a shipwrecked traveler stranded on a deserted island. After watching an introductory “movie trailer” and hearing the story of the shipwreck, students will read five of the traveler's diary entries. Each entry will challenge them to design and build something to help him survive and get back to civilization! These STEM chall
4th - 7th
Engineering, Physical Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
STEM Bins® Speed Builds BUNDLE STEM Activities: Morning Work Tubs Fast Finishers
STEM Bins Speed Builds Activities are ideal STEM activities for hands-on Morning Work or Soft Starts, early finishers, enrichment, and team building. Challenge cards are compatible with the following 12 building materials:Pattern Blocks - 24 cardsMini Cups - 24 cardsLinking Cubes / Snap Cubes - 24 cardsBase Ten Blocks - 24 cardsBuilding Bricks / LEGO bricks - 24 cardsDominoes - 24 cardsMagnetic Tiles/Shapes - 24 cardsMagnetic Cubes - 24 cardsHashtag Blocks (Target Dollar Spot) - 48 cardsHoliday
K - 5th
Engineering
Pioneer STEM Activities Project Based Learning Building Simple Machines Pulley
This is a set of 5 STEM challenges centered around the story of a pioneer family. After watching an introductory “movie trailer” and hearing about the family's travels during the westward expansion, students will read about different parts of the journey. Each one will challenge them to design something to help the family build their new life. Includes 5 different STEM projects: Thirsty Travelers: Design A Water FilterHome Sweet Home: Construct A CabinWhose Territory?: Build A TowerBath Time: S
4th - 7th
Engineering, Physical Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-PS3-4
, 4-PS3-4
+5
Block Center Visual Task Cards | Play & STEM Task Cards | Special Education
Transform Your Block Center with This Preschool & Kindergarten Activity SetRevamp your block or building center with this Block Center Activity Kit—designed to teach key concepts like spatial awareness, language development, visual representation, and social skills. Unit blocks are a classroom staple, especially for preschool and kindergarten students. This resource is perfect for supporting all learners, including those who need extra help with building and following directions. Key Features:Su
PreK - 1st
Engineering, For All Subjects, Other (Science)
CCSS
K.G.A.1
, K.G.A.2
, K.G.B.6
Also included in: Play Skills Block Bundle Building Centers and Posters | STEM | Preschool
Winter STEM Activities Challenge Science Projects Parachute Tower Catapult Igloo
This set of winter STEM challenges are centered around the story of a group of stranded arctic explorers who need your students' help to survive! Begin by showing students the "movie trailer" ( preview video) to build interest. After hearing the story of the failed expedition, students will read 5 diary entries. Each one presents a problem to solve and will challenge them to design something to help the group make it back to base camp. Includes 5 separate winter STEM challenges: Arctic Architect
4th - 7th
Engineering, Physical Science
No Prep STEM Activity for STEM Sub Plans or Early Finishers Science Sub Plans
#SizzlingSTEM STEM Design Domino is the ideal solution for STEM sub plans, early finishers, choice boards, Fun Friday activities, and low-prep STEM centers because it's packed with 432 easy STEM design activities that require minimal prep & deliver maximum engagement! This flexible, print-and-go resource helps students practice critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving with no building supplies required. All you need is paper, pencil, and a domino or die (or even just a random nu
2nd - 5th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Winter Pattern Block Mats Printable Puzzles 2D Shape Activities Kindergarten
Are your students ready to build winter-themed puzzles while developing their shape recognition, critical thinking, and fine motor skills? These Winter Pattern Block Mats are an engaging, low-prep way to boost learning through play—all while practicing counting, identifying shapes, and completing winter STEM challenges! This winter-themed resource helps students: Practice shape identification using pattern blocks Strengthen fine motor skills and spatial reasoning Count and sort shapes as par
PreK - K
Engineering, Numbers
CCSS
K.CC.A.3
, K.CC.B.5
Play Skills Block Bundle Building Centers and Posters | STEM | Preschool
Bundle two great block center resources for a low price with my building activity bundle! Blocks are great for teaching spatial concepts, language, creating, visual representation, multi-step directions, social skills, and more! Unit blocks are a staple in preschool and kindergarten classrooms. Some students need more support building, and these visuals help students create a simple structure. Make functional play interventions easy - these are centers that your students will be excited to revis
PreK - 1st
Engineering, Other (Science)
Transportation Vehicle Block Building Centers Visual Posters | STEM | Preschool
Turn your block center into a transportation-themed STEM hub!This engaging set of transportation vehicle building prompts helps preschool, kindergarten, and special education students develop spatial awareness, problem-solving, and communication skills—all while building cars, trucks, rockets, boats, and more. Perfect for teachers looking to combine play-based learning with hands-on engineering challenges. Why You’ll Love It:Unit blocks are a staple in early childhood classrooms, and these vis
PreK - K
Engineering, Geometry, Other (Science)
CCSS
K.G.A.1
, K.G.A.2
, K.G.B.6
Also included in: Play Skills Block Bundle Building Centers and Posters | STEM | Preschool
STEM Activities BUNDLE - Simple STEM with plates, popsicle sticks, and cups
#SizzlingSTEM STEM doesn't have to break the bank! These LOW PREP challenges use simple materials. Did I mention they are easy enough to leave with a sub? Students will have access to 15 guided STEM challenges plus additional open-ended activities. This works well for upper elementary and middle school STEM teachers. Though it is marked grades 2+, younger students can also attempt basic challenges with the task cards or tinker with the materials, while upper grades can work on directed challenge
2nd - 8th
Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Maker Space Task Cards (Greek Myth Edition)
Maker Space Task Cards: Greek Myth. This is a great pack for teachers just starting out with hands-on STEM, STEAM or Maker Space. These task cards are perfect for a mobile makerspace or media center. Place the cards in a tub or a plastic bin with the materials and let students create! All of these task cards have a Greek Myth theme!
You are purchasing 20 task cards that are simple enough that students can complete them independently, and they only require the most basic of materials. Don’t be
2nd - 4th
Engineering, English Language Arts
Also included in: Maker Space Task Cards Bundle
Sphero Mini Golf: Design, Build, and Code Your Own Course!
**Updated 05/03/23 with larger card size variation as well as full-sized slides for projection. This card set guides students through the process of creating a mini golf hole, with specific criteria and constraints to follow. Students will then use the Sphero Edu app to program their robot ball to navigate the course they've created. Along the way, they'll learn valuable coding and problem-solving skills. To complete this challenge, students will need butcher paper, construction paper or markers
3rd - 12th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
Also included in: Sphero Bundle 2
STEM Engineering Bellwork Critical Thinking Warm-ups Bell Ringers 20 Cards
Are you looking for STEM bell ringers? (You've found them!) Activate your students' brains with these STEM critical thinking warm-ups! This is a set of 20 warm up cards, 5 for each of the aspects of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). These warm-ups can be done independently (use the optional recording page) or as a whole class activity. Materials needed: paperindex cardsa hole punchtoothpicksWhy use STEM warm-ups?These prompts set the stage for students to start thinking
2nd - 6th
Engineering
3D Fidget Spinner Tinkercad Lesson Plan for 3D Printing
Design a 3D Fidget Spinner Tinkercad – Engaging STEM & 3D Design Lesson!Looking for a fun and creative way to introduce your students to 3D design? This Tinkercad Fidget Spinner Project is the perfect hands-on lesson for upper elementary and middle school students! In this activity, students will use Tinkercad to design a custom 3D-printed fidget spinner. This project fosters creativity, problem-solving, and design thinking while reinforcing key STEM and 3D modeling skills. What’s Included:✅
5th - 9th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
Maker Space Task Cards (Simple STEAM Pipe Cleaners)
Maker Space Task Cards! These are perfect for a center in your classroom or a Maker Space in the media center. Great for mobile makerspace, too! This is a great pack for teachers just starting out with STEAM or STEM. You are purchasing 20 task cards that are simple enough that students can complete them independently, and they only require the most basic of materials. Don’t be fooled by the simple nature, though. These challenges are designed to make your students think critically and creatively
2nd - 4th
Engineering
Also included in: Maker Space Task Card Bundle (Simple STEAM!)
Lego Makerspace Challenges
Are you looking for some activities for the "Makers" in your classroom? This packet has 23 Lego Challenge activities you can use as a whole class activity, extension for your gifted students or early finishers or use in an after school Lego Club. Hours of creating fun!
K - 6th
Engineering, Science
Building Block Task Card Bundle STEM STEAM Makerspace Engineering Design
Get your students ready to build, design, and imagine with this exciting Building Block Challenge Task Card Bundle, perfect for elementary classrooms, STEM labs, makerspaces, or early finishers! This engaging bundle includes 5 themed task card sets that spark creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on learning through fun and purposeful play. Included Building Block Challenge Sets: Around the World Designs – Explore famous landmarks, historic sites and cultural symbols from countries around th
2nd - 6th
Engineering, For All Subjects, Math
Maker Space Task Card Bundle Volume 2 (Simple STEAM!)
Maker Space Task Card Bundle! If you loved the hands on engineering, art, and design tasks in volume one, you'll love this bundle, too! This is a great pack for teachers just starting out with hands-on STEM, STEAM or Maker Space. These task cards are perfect for a mobile makerspace or media center. Place the cards in a tub with the materials and let students create!
You are purchasing 100 task cards that are simple enough that students can complete them independently, and they only require the
3rd - 5th
Art, Engineering
5th Grade Science CER Practice – Graph Analysis & Data Interpretation Activities
Build your students’ Claim-Evidence-Reasoning (CER) skills with this engaging 5th Grade Science Graph Analysis Bundle!This comprehensive set includes graph-based CER practice activities across Life, Physical, and Earth Science topics — all aligned to NGSS 5th Grade standards.Each activity features real-world data and graphs, a ready-to-use CER prompt, and is available in both printable PDF and Google Slides™ formats. Perfect for bell ringers, science warm-ups, or assessment prep, these
5th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Physical Science
NGSS
5-ESS2-2
, 5-PS1-3
, 5-PS1-4
+13
Magnetic Tile STEM Task Cards MEGA BUNDLE
Keep STEM learning fresh and exciting all year long with Carly and Adam’s Magnetic Tile STEM Challenge Bundle!This bundle includes all 12 sets of Magnetic Tile Building Challenge Cards, giving your students hands-on opportunities to design, build, and create with magnetic tiles (like MAGNA-TILES or Magformers) across seasons, holidays, academic skills, and real-world connections. Each set is thoughtfully designed to engage students in the Engineering Design Process, build problem-solving skill
PreK - 2nd
Engineering, English Language Arts, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
Wood Plank STEM Task Cards Engineering, Math, Sub Plans, KEVA Planks
KEVA Plank STEM challenges are perfect for any elementary classroom, STEM class, makerspace, library, STEM centers, family STEM night, STEM sub plans, and more!These no-prep STEM activities are simple to use, but encourage complex creativity. Just print and play. These STEM building cards can be used for bell ringers, indoor recess, morning work, makerspace time, or STEM lab. Includes:23 Wood Plank STEM Task CardsTeacher InstructionsDesign PagesReflection PageMaterial List: Wood Planks or KEVA
K - 4th
Engineering, For All Subjects, Geometry
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: Elementary STEM Emergency Sub Plans MEGA BUNDLE
Dinosaur Magnetic Tile STEM Challenge Task Cards Engineering Activity
Magnetic tile Dinosaur Building Challenge by Carly and Adam.Bring prehistoric fun into your STEM classroom with the Magnetic Tile Building Challenge: Dinosaurs! Perfect for elementary teachers, this hands-on lesson plan from Carly and Adam combines creativity, engineering, and problem-solving as students use magnetic tiles to build their own dinosaurs and prehistoric scenes. This resource includes colorful challenge cards featuring dinosaurs like Stegosaurus, Triceratops, Tyrannosaurus, Pteran
PreK - 3rd
Archaeology, Engineering, Geometry
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: Magnetic Tile STEM Task Cards MEGA BUNDLE
Building Brick Task Cards {Engineering Edition}
Use these Building Brick Engineering task cards in your library maker space or in your classroom for early finishers, Fun Friday, STEM Friday, or morning work. They make a super simple hands on, STEAM activity. Included in this pack:-24 creative task cards -optional recording sheet -task card cover -bin labels Check out my other building brick sets:St. Patrick's DayHalloweenThanksgivingChristmasValentine's DayHoliday BundleI created this resource as a way to encourage critical and creative thin
2nd - 5th
Engineering
LEGO EV3 ROBOTICS CHALLENGES FOR BEGINNERS
These LEGO EV3 Robotics challenges are great for first time EV3 users, as well as for beginners who need review. They can be used as Engineering, Math, Science, STEM or STEAM activities. This set comes with Challenges 1-7, as well as a Teacher's Hints & Information page. Actual computer programming instructions are not included, as programming can vary. CHECK OUT THESE OTHER GREAT PRODUCTS!!LEGO EV3 ROBOTICS CHALLENGES FOR BEGINNERS (PART 2)LEGO EV3 Robotics Challenges for Intermediate Stude
3rd - 7th
Engineering, Math
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