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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
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
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
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
LEGO EV3 ROBOTICS CHALLENGES FOR BEGINNERS (PART 2)
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. They are meant to follow my LEGO EV3 Challenges 1-7. This set comes with Challenges 8-15, as well as a Teacher's Hints & Information page (see my store to purchase Challenges 1-7). Computer programming hints and suggestions are included; however, programming can vary. CHECK OUT THESE OTHER GREAT PRODUCTS!!LE
3rd - 7th
Engineering, Math
Around the World Activity | Makerspace Building Blocks Task Cards | STEM STEAM
Looking for Building Block Challenge task cards for your Makerspace Lab, Engineering or Science club, classroom, or STEM / STEAM? This Build Your World themed resource includes 2 activity sets with 48 Challenges! Your students will love working on their engineering, creativity & problem solving skills as they brainstorm and build designs using interlocking building bricks ... no special pieces needed! Each of the 48 cards also includes short questions that will help them with their brainstorm
2nd - 8th
Engineering, For All Subjects, General Science
Also included in: Building Block Task Card Bundle STEM STEAM Makerspace Engineering Design
Makerspace Christmas & Winter Activity | STEM Building Blocks Task Cards
Bring the magic of the winter holidays to your classroom with this exciting Building Blocks Winter Holiday & Christmas Task Card Set! Perfect for STEM labs, Makerspaces, classroom centers, or early finisher activities, this engaging resource combines hands-on building fun with the festive joy of the season. Students will use imagination, problem-solving, and engineering skills as they design and build creative holiday-themed structures. From igloos, reindeers, and Christmas trees to elf hats, s
2nd - 8th
Engineering, For All Subjects, General Science
Also included in: Building Block Task Card Bundle STEM STEAM Makerspace Engineering Design
EV3 Critical Thinking Robot Task Set A & Teacher Resource Bundle (non-SCRATCH)
Introducing Robots to your students can be intimidating. I know, I was these a few years ago. Yes, there are lots of supports out there but I found most of them either too basic or too overwhelming! Now that I have made it up my own learning curve, I want to share my knowledge with you with the documents I wish I had starting out... ***Are you using the new SCRATCH based Lego MindStorm software? If so click here for an updated version: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/New-SCRATCH-ba
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Robotics
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)
Makerspace Activity Building Block Design Task Cards Build an Adventure STEM
Looking for Lego Challenge task cards for your Makerspace Lab, STEM / STEAM, classroom or club? This resource includes 40 Build Your Adventure Challenges! Your students will love working on their engineering, creativity & problem solving skills as they work on their designs! Each of the 40 cards also includes prompts & questions that will help them with their brainstorming & planning and can be used as follow-up discussion and writing - perfect ways to allow them to express themselves through
2nd - 8th
Engineering, For All Subjects, General Science
Also included in: Building Block Task Card Bundle STEM STEAM Makerspace Engineering Design
New SCRATCH based LEGO MindStorm EV3 challenges A w/ Engineering Design Model
MindStorms now run on a new SCRATCH based programming platform! I have improved my popular critical thinking EV3 task cards to better match with the new programming language. While I was updating the challenges, I decided to tie in the engineering design model. This model will guide students through the critical thinking process needed to tackle difficult challenges. Each challenge includes a graphic organizer that gradually releases control to students as they learn to ask themselves: Wh
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Robotics
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+3
STEM Bell Ringers Freebie Activities - One Week
STEM Problems -- Your transition into STEM class feels chaotic & you need 5 minutes to get prepared WITHOUT wasting valuable instructional minutes. You need STEM sub plans & centers that require no materials & are low prep / no prep. Your students struggle with creativity, critical thinking & curiosity -- maybe even with STEM activities in general STEM Solutions -- The activities inside this bundle can be done in ~5 minutes each day as bell ringers, or you can combine an entire week
3rd - 6th
Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
100th Day of School STEM Challenge Task Cards
STEM challenges make for a great 100th Day of School activity! Use these task cards as early finisher activities, warm ups, or centers to get your students creating, building, and engineering to celebrate the 100th day of school! Included in this downloadable PDF are 24 task cards with different STEM challenge prompts. Each card uses a different building material. A 1 page student reflection and thinking page as well as 1 page of teacher overview is also included. There is also an EDITABLE Pow
K - 8th
Engineering, Science
LEGO EV3 Robotics Challenges for Intermediate Students
LEGO EV3 Robotics Challenges for Intermediate Students includes eight challenges for students working in teams or individually. This is a great resource to follow LEGO EV3 Robotics Challenges for Beginners Parts 1 & 2 by Learning Stars! You may use either the LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Education Kit or the regular LEGO Mindstorms EV3 kit for these challenges. A few additional supplies are needed, such as tennis balls and electrical tape. Students will enjoy these challenges that make them think an
3rd - 7th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
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: Sphero Bundle 2
25 Real-World STEM Design Warm Up Slides | Grade 5 - 8 | Engineering Warm Ups
Bring real-world problem-solving into your classroom with these 25 Writing & Engineering Bell Ringers! Designed for grades 5-8, these daily warm-ups engage students in applying design thinking to authentic science-based challenges—without needing extra materials. Each bell ringer prompt asks students to: ✅ Tackle a real-world science or engineering problem ✅ Complete design-thinking tasks like analyzing products, designing tests, creating specs, or planning research ✅ Practice critical thinki
6th - 8th
Basic Principles, Creative Writing, Engineering
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
+1
Discoveries and Inventions Sorting Cards
Discoveries and Inventions Sorting Cards There are many different ways you can use this resource, some of which include: Sorting cards.Task cards for a small research project. Use headings to help students create their own list of discoveries and inventions. Discussion topics for debates or a persuasive task. Included in this resource: Ideas for how to useSorting cardsSort headingsAnswer KeyPossible debate topics
4th - 6th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, World History
MS-PS2-4 | Weight vs. Mass Science Concepts | Flash Cards | Grade 6-8
Bring clarity to one of the most misunderstood science topics with this comprehensive, standards-aligned resource. MS-PS2-4 | Weight vs. Mass Science Concepts | Flash Cards | Grade 6-8 is specifically designed for middle school students exploring gravitational forces, weight, and mass. Aligned to NGSS Standard MS-PS2-4, this set of 50 multiple-choice flash cards helps students differentiate between mass and weight while applying those ideas to real-world scenarios, planetary motion, and gravi
5th - 9th
Engineering, Physical Science, Physics
NGSS
MS-PS2-4
Depth & Complexity Task Cards Bundle | Science Experiments + STEM Design
💭 Want to build higher-level thinking and reflection into your science and STEM lessons?This Depth & Complexity Task Cards Bundle helps students think like scientists, engineers, and innovators! The 2-pack includes both Science Experiment Task Cards and STEM/Engineering Design Process Task Cards—perfect for gifted education, inquiry-based learning, and hands-on STEM challenges. Students practice critical thinking, problem-solving, and reflection before, during, and after experiments as
3rd - 6th
Engineering, General Science
Makerspace Activity Building Block Task Cards Around the World STEM STEAM
Looking for building block Challenge task cards for your Makerspace Lab, STEM or STEAM, classroom or Club? This Around the World resource includes 40 fun and engaging Around the World Challenges! Your students will love working on their engineering, creativity & problem solving skills as they work on their designs! Students will love imagining, creating and building landmarks and historic sites including pyramids, mountain ranges, the Roman Colosseum, castles, Japanese gardens, windmills of H
4th - 8th
Engineering, For All Subjects, General Science
Also included in: Building Block Task Card Bundle STEM STEAM Makerspace Engineering Design
40 Real World Engineering Task Cards | Introduction to Engineering | 6 - 12
40 Creative Design Thinking Prompt Cards for Middle School StudentsBoost real world problem-solving and critical thinking skills with this engaging deck of 40 real-world design problems cards for grades 6–8. Perfect for STEM, makerspaces, and design classrooms—no prep required! Why Teachers Love This Resource✔️ Open-Ended Prompts: Each card presents a real-world situation without a pre-set solution, encouraging students to think creatively and design their own responses. ✔️ Relevant to Stud
6th - 12th
Computer Science - Technology, Creative Writing, Engineering
Also included in: Middle School Engineering Task Card Bundle – 120 Real-World Prompts
STEM/STEAM Choice Board 3 - Google Docs Version
Editable Google Doc, with optional prep, my STEM/STEAM Choice Board #3. It's simple because it works! Used for subs, differentiation, classroom management, and engagement. In this resource:Cover page with tips & tricks Google Doc Choice Board - ready to add to an assignment Topics highlighted: Engineering - The design process, planning, revision Design - Architecture, bridges, digital tools, visual arts Math - Decimals, percentages, logic, finances SEL - Collaboration, careers, goals, self-e
4th - 9th
Biology, Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-LS2-2
, MS-ETS1-4
+3
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