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Build a Gingerbread House – Winter STEM Challenge | Marshmallow Engineering
Get ready for a sweet winter STEM activity! In this hands-on challenge, students build their own gingerbread-style house using marshmallows, toothpicks, and gumdrops, while learning about engineering, stability, and structure. With step-by-step planning pages, vocabulary review, test log sheets, and a vocabulary quiz, this resource combines creativity and problem-solving in the most delicious way. ✅ Who Is This Resource For?2nd–4th grade teachers seeking engaging holiday-themed science activit
2nd - 4th
Engineering, General Science, Physical Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
The Plan for the Gingerbread House - Darcy Pattison - Book Companion - 2nd, 3rd
A Stem Engineering Story: The Plan for the Gingerbread House by Darcy Pattison is a great introduction to a winter STEM challenge. Use this no-prep book companion to extend reading comprehension through a variety of engaging activities. This product includes: A Comprehension Passage based off the History of Gingerbread Houses Comprehension Questions/Quiz for the passage. Perfect for Homework! Teacher's Point of View, discuss what Miss Sheridan might have thought with this prompted worksheet.
2nd - 3rd
Engineering, Informational Text, Reading
Winter & Christmas STEM / STEAM Activity - Build An Igloo Engineering Challenge!
WINTER & CHRISTMAS STEM / STEAM ACTIVITY - Marshmallow Igloo Engineering Challenge!This Fun Winter STEAM Activity Includes:2 interactive student worksheets with pictures1 conclusion question worksheetBackground informationKey vocabularyList of materialsScience & Engineering Concepts Covered:Real igloo designStructural stabilityMaterial conservationMeasurementTeamworkTime managementStudents will have so much fun designing and building their very own marshmallow igloos! Click VIEW PREVIEW above t
3rd - 12th
Engineering
Fall & Halloween STEM Activity - Skeleton Bridge Engineering Challenge!
HALLOWEEN STEM / STEAM ACTIVITY - Skeleton Bridge Engineering Challenge!This Fun Halloween STEAM Activity Includes:2 interactive student worksheets with pictures1 conclusion question worksheetKey vocabularyList of materialsScience & Engineering Concepts Covered:ForcesLoadCompressionTensionDesignTeamworkTime managementStudents will have so much fun designing, building, and testing their very own bridges! Click VIEW PREVIEW above to see a sample.
3rd - 12th
Engineering, Other (Science), Physics
Also included in: Halloween Science Bundle - Includes 6 Engaging STEM / STEAM Activities!
The Roll-Away Pumpkin STEM Activity Pre-K & Kindergarten Motion and Force Lesson
The Roll-Away Pumpkin Pre-K Fall STEM & Science InvestigationBring autumn STEM learning to life with The Roll-Away Pumpkin Pre-K Science Investigation! This hands-on activity combines seasonal fun with early science skills as students explore motion, ramps, and force using foam pumpkins. Perfect for preschool and kindergarten classrooms, this fall STEM challenge keeps young learners engaged while meeting early learning science standards. In this interactive lesson, students test how pumpkins ro
PreK - K
Engineering, Measurement, Physical Science
Also included in: Pre-K Read Aloud STEM Activities MEGA Bundle Entire Year Curriculum
Winter & Christmas STEM / STEAM Activity - Snowball Engineering Challenge!
WINTER & CHRISTMAS STEM / STEAM ACTIVITY - Snowball Launcher Engineering Challenge!This Fun Winter STEAM Activity Includes:2 interactive student worksheets with pictures1 conclusion question worksheetBackground informationKey vocabularyList of materialsHelpful diagramsDetailed step-by-step instructionsScience & Engineering Concepts Covered:Newton's 2nd law of motionMassForceAccelerationMeasurementFollowing directionsStudents will have so much fun building & testing their own snowball launchers t
3rd - 12th
Engineering, Physics
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
St. Patrick’s Day STEM Challenge | 3D Rainbow Bridge & Gratitude | Grades 1-3
Combine the magic of St. Patrick’s Day with the power of gratitude! This "Heart of Gold" STEM challenge tasks students with building a 3D rainbow bridge sturdy enough to hold their blessings. A perfect blend of engineering and social-emotional learning! LOOKING FOR A ST. PATRICK’S DAY ACTIVITY THAT GOES BEYOND LUCK? Empower your little engineers to build, test, and reflect with this hands-on STEM & Gratitude Project! This resource isn't just a craft—it's a complete lesson in structural stabil
1st - 3rd
Creative Writing, Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
CCSS, NGSS
W.1.8
, W.2.8
, K-2-ETS1-2
Leprechaun Trap Worksheet | St Patricks Day STEM Planning Page | PreK & Kinder
Let young engineers plan their perfect trap with this Leprechaun Trap Blueprint Worksheet! This fun St. Patrick’s Day STEM planning page encourages students to design and draw their own creative trap to catch a sneaky leprechaun. Students will use the blueprint page to sketch their trap ideas, label parts, and think through their design before building. This activity promotes problem solving, creativity, and early engineering skills in a playful and engaging way. Perfect for STEM centers, w
PreK - K
Coloring Pages, Engineering, Other (Science)
Black Inventors Worksheets Grade 3–5 | Black History Month & STEM
✨ Inspire your students to think like inventors! This Black Inventors & Innovators worksheet pack helps Grade 3–5 students explore how real inventors identified problems, developed ideas, and created inventions that made a difference. Perfect for Black History Month, STEM lessons, or nonfiction reading practice, this resource blends social studies, critical thinking, and design thinking in a student-friendly format. 📦 What’s Included (15 Pages Total): ✔️ What Is an Inventor? nonfiction
3rd - 5th
Black History, Engineering, Informational Text
Electrical Engineering Design Process STEM Lab Build a Simple Circuit Grades 3-8
Students will build and test their own Simple Circuit using an LED Diode or Christmas Light Bulb! In this hands-on STEM lab, they’ll learn what electrical engineers do, explore real-world history and fun facts, and apply their knowledge through the experiment. Perfect for grades 3–8, it’s easy to use with multiple kids of different ages—making it great for classrooms or homeschool settings. WHAT'S INCLUDED? ✅ Colorful Anchor Chart / Reference Page – introduces electrical engineering with de
3rd - 8th
Engineering, Physical Science, Physics
NGSS
4-PS3-4
, MS-PS3-2
, MS-PS3-5
+1
Grinch Day: STEM, Science, Reading, Writing Grinchmas Activities 3rd, 4th, 5th
🎄 Grinch Activities | STEM, Science, Writing, and Reading for Upper Elementary 🎄 Make your holiday season in the classroom unforgettable with this Grinch-themed activity pack! Packed with engaging lessons and hands-on challenges, this resource combines STEM, science, literacy, and writing into one festive unit that keeps students learning while having fun. Perfect for Grinch Day, December lessons, or a winter holiday unit! ✨ What’s Included:📖 Upper Elementary Reading Passages – Engaging
3rd - 7th
Creative Writing, Engineering, Physical Science
Farming STEM Activity | Design a System to Grow Food | biology Units For 3 Grade
🌱 Farming STEM Activity | Design a System to Grow Food 3-9 GradesBring real-world science and engineering into your classroom with this engaging Farming STEM activity! Students take on the role of young engineers as they design, build, test, and improve their own food-growing system while learning how plants grow and how farming works. This hands-on resource guides learners through the full engineering design process—from understanding plant needs to creating and testing a working model. ⭐ Wha
1st - 9th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Environment
The New Year Pattern Block Puzzles 2D Shapes Worksheets New Years Activities
Kick off January with these engaging New Year pattern block puzzles that build geometry, spatial reasoning, and STEM skills. Students use pattern blocks to create New Year–themed shapes like balloons, fireworks, calendars, and party hats while practicing shape recognition, problem-solving, and perseverance. Perfect for K–2 math centers, STEM tubs, or early finisher activities, this low-prep resource makes your New Year classroom refresh both fun and meaningful. What Students DoUse pattern bl
K - 2nd
Engineering, Geometry, Other (Math)
CCSS, NGSS
K.G.A.2
, K.G.A.3
, K.G.B.5
+3
Thanksgiving Science STEM Turkey Trap Worksheets How to Catch a Turkey Grade 5
This Thanksgiving science activity is a fall STEM inquiry-based activity aligned to NGSS 3-5 ETS 1-1 and 1-3. Students will build on their inquiry thinking skills to design a way to trap Timothy the turkey to save him from becoming the next Thanksgiving meal for the Pilgrims. This Fall holiday activity will integrate perfectly into your science curriculum and engage students to design and engineer a Thanksgiving solution to Timothy's problem. Like this Thanksgiving science activity? Check o
4th - 6th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
Rudolph’s Nose Energy Test | Light-Up STEM Card | Christmas Circuit Challenge
✅ Who Is This Resource For?This hands-on holiday science activity is perfect for Grades 2–5 students learning about electrical circuits, energy transfer, and basic engineering. It’s designed for upper elementary classrooms where students enjoy festive, meaningful projects that blend science and creativity. ✅ What’s Included✔️ Student STEM Challenge Worksheet Pack (8 pages) ✔️ Circuit Diagram (Black & White) ✔️ Materials List + Safety Tips ✔️ Fill-in-the-Blank & Matching Vocabulary Practice (An
2nd - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering, General Science
NGSS
4-PS3-2
, 3-PS2-4
Turkey Trap Thanksgiving STEM Activity How to Catch a Turkey
How to Catch a Turkey — Read-Aloud STEM Challenge (Turkey Trap) Turn your Thanksgiving read-aloud into a hands-on engineering adventure! In this low-prep STEM lesson, students design and build a turkey trap after reading How to Catch a Turkey (book optional). Perfect for K–5 makerspaces, stations, or a one-class challenge, this activity guides learners through the Engineering Design Process while integrating literacy, speaking, and writing. What teachers love:Ready to teach: Clear teacher dir
1st - 5th
Engineering, Literature, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
Also included in: November Turkey Thanksgiving STEM Activities and Challenges BUNDLE
Flood Barrier STEM Challenge: Can You Stop the Water? Hands-On Engineering (K-2)
🌊 Flood Barrier STEM Challenge: Can You Stop the Water? Engage your students in a hands-on STEM adventure where they become real engineers! In this exciting challenge, students explore the concept of flooding and design their own barrier to stop water from spreading. Perfect for young learners, this activity blends science, engineering, and critical thinking in a fun and meaningful way. Students will plan, build, test, and improve their designs while learning through exploration and discovery
PreK - 3rd
Engineering, For All Subjects, General Science
Christmas Cookie Day Before Christmas Break Activities Middle School STEAM
Are you looking for the perfect Christmas STEM challenge to keep your students engaged before the winter holidays? Check out this exciting engineering design challenge that is sure to keep your students' on-task and learning up to the winter break. Looking for more STEM Challenges? Click here to get activities for the whole year and SAVE! In this middle school Christmas STEM challenge, students will use simple materials and the engineering design process to design and build a package that will
5th - 8th
Engineering
NGSS
MS-ETS1-4
Chinese New Year STEM Activities Lunar New Year 2026 Craft Projects Challenge
** UPDATED Every Year Featuring Each Zodiac Animal! Chinese New Year STEM Challenges for Upper Elementary Students – 2026 Year of the HORSE! | Lunar New Year 2026In 2026, Tuesday, February 17, celebrates the Year of the Horse! Bring Lunar New Year into your classroom with horse-themed STEM challenges that encourage creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving. This year’s challenges include: Lunar Horse Stall Engineering ChallengeLunar Horse Racetrack STEM ChallengeStudents will design, build,
3rd - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Measurement
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