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Biomimicry
Perfect for both in class and distance learning! In this activity, students are introduced to the concept of biomimicry. There are three parts to the assignment: -In part 1, the students research existing products (using the provided links) that have been inspired by plant/animal adaptations. They need to describe the organism the product is inspired by, the adaptation that is being mimicked, and a description of the product. -In part 2, the students come up with their own idea for how an orga
5th - 8th
Biology, Engineering, Science
Creativity Challenges and Activities Morning Work, Brain Breaks, STEM Sub Plans
Unlock creativity in your classroom with NO PREP Finish the Picture Activities!The goal of creativity challenges is to help students think in different ways. The ability to generate unique thoughts and ideas is known as divergent thinking. Perfect for STEM Sub Plans! When students are thinking outside the box it results in creative solutions. In a creativity challenge, students are presented with a problem that they have to solve using their creativity. Typically these challenges are short last
1st - 5th
Art, Coloring Pages, Engineering
Groundhog Day STEM Activity Light and Shadows Investigation
Teach Students About Groundhog Day with STEM!Engage students in a Groundhog Day exploration where they investigate how groundhogs see their shadows. Students learn about how light is an energy source and how it interacts with opaque objects, transparent objects, and translucent objects. This activity helps students develop critical thinking skills as well as cooperative learning. Students hypothesize, test, and reflect on their own ideas. Aligns with NGSS(Next Gen Science Standards). Includes:
1st - 5th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
1-PS4-2
, 1-PS4-3
Also included in: February STEM Activities and Challenges BUNDLE
Thermal Energy Activities for Conductors and Insulators & STEAM Activities
Looking for an engaging way for your students to solidify and apply their knowledge of thermal energy, heat transfer, insulators, and conductors? Then it’s time for a hot cocoa party! In this exciting physical science STEAM activity, students are tasked with designing and building an insulated cup that will keep hot cocoa warm. The project supports Next Generation Science Standards, including the performance expectations MS-PS3-3 and MS-ETS1-1. Looking for more middle school STEM challenges? G
5th - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Physical Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-PS3-3
+1
STEM Project: Bridge Building Challenge | Engineering, Forces & Structures PBL
Design, build, and test different types of bridges with this hands-on Building Bridges STEM project for Grades 5–8. Students explore beam bridges, arch bridges, suspension bridges, forces, tension, compression, and structural stability as they complete an engaging engineering design challenge with NGSS-aligned PBL activities. Students will investigate bridge types, load distribution, support systems, and structural stability while applying the engineering design process. Through planning, bui
5th - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+5
Earth Day STEM Activities & Middle School STEM Renewable Energy Wind Energy Car
Are you looking for an engaging Earth Day STEM activities? Do you want to extend student learning about renewable energy and global warming? This wind-powered car STEM challenge is perfect for your STEM or Science classroom! Looking for more STEM Challenges? Click here to get activities for the whole year and SAVE!First, students will learn about global warming and wind energy as a renewable resource. Then they'll research methods for capturing wind energy. Next, they'll use the engineering de
5th - 8th
Engineering, Environment, General Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 5-ESS3-1
, MS-ETS1-1
Computer Coding Worksheets for Middle School Computer Science and Hour of Code
How can you get your students to move from computer science newbies to confident coders? This computer coding resource will help you teach your students to analyze a task, plan an algorithm, and translate their plan into code. Get all the Intro to Computer Science resources here and SAVE!The lesson starts with unplugged computer coding worksheets. Your students will engage in a fun exploration of writing instructions for a “robot” mouse to solve a simple maze. Then they will practice writing al
5th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Robotics
Ultraviolet Light Shelter STEM Challenge (Solar Space Science & Engineering)
Ultraviolet Light Shelter Engineering Design Challenge Students are on a mission to protect an astronaut from ultraviolet light over-exposure in this engaging STEM challenge. Using UV-sensitive beads, students explore how different materials absorb UV light and use the engineering design process to build a UV-safe shelter. This design challenge allows students to work in teams, apply the engineering design process, and connect science topics to real-world applications. The teacher will provide
5th - 8th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Math
CCSS, NGSS
6.G.A.1
, 6.G.A.2
, 6.G.A.3
+25
Also included in: Space STEM Starter Challenges MEGA Bundle: Middle School
Turk and Runt Disguise a Turkey Thanksgiving READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity
Disguise a Turkey inside of a Snowman in this amazing Thanksgiving READ ALOUD STEM™ Challenge by Carly and Adam! Perfect for STEM Club, 1st Grade through 5th Grade Classrooms, or librarians!Make learning fun with this Thanksgiving STEM challenge in which students design and build their own Turkey Snowman. That's right. A Turkey Snowman just like at the end of Turk and Runt by Lisa Wheeler. The Engineering Design Process:Students plan, design, and execute their own ideas. After they have comple
1st - 5th
Engineering, Science
CCSS, NGSS
W.1.3
, W.2.3
, W.3.3
+7
Also included in: Thanksgiving Turkey READ ALOUD STEM™ Activities BUNDLE
STEM Projects: Social History & Engineering | Ancient Civilizations PBL BUNDLE
Explore social history, engineering, and ancient civilizations with this STEM Projects workbook bundle for Grades 4–8. This PBL lesson set includes history, archaeology, and engineering! Students will travel from ancient irrigation systems to the Great Wall of China and the secrets of the Trojan Horse, applying modern STEM thinking to real historical innovations.Students will investigate how societies solved challenges through engineering, analyze historical structures and systems, and apply des
4th - 8th
Engineering, Science, Social Studies
CCSS, NGSS
RST.6-8.1
, RST.6-8.2
, RST.6-8.3
+5
Ancient Rome Activities Project STEM Challenges Worksheets Roman Empire Republic
Ancient Rome STEM & STEAM Challenges Cross-curricular challenges for students who are studying Ancient Civilizations and Ancient Rome! This resource has science, technology, engineering, and measurement activities to do with your upper elementary kids that will really enhance their learning! There are 2 Rome STEM Challenges in this pack. Each STEM Challenge has detailed directions, photo examples, a list of materials needed, prediction section, brainstorming section, trials 1, 2, & 3, final re
3rd - 7th
Ancient History, Engineering, Social Studies
Ancient Greece Activities Ancient History STEM Projects Challenge Spring Craft
Ancient Greece STEM & STEAM Challenges Cross-curricular challenges for students who are studying Ancient Civilizations and Ancient Greece! This resource has science, technology, engineering, and measurement activities to do with your upper elementary kids that will really enhance their learning! There are 3 Greece STEM Challenges in this pack. Each STEM Challenge has detailed directions, photo examples, a list of materials needed, prediction section, brainstorming section, trials 1, 2, & 3, fi
3rd - 7th
Ancient History, Engineering, World History
Ancient Mesopotamia Activities Ancient History STEM Projects Cuneiform Maps Unit
Ancient Mesopotamia STEM & STEAM Challenges Cross-curricular challenges for students who are studying Ancient Civilizations and Ancient Mesopotamia! This resource has science, technology, engineering, and measurement activities to do with your upper elementary kids that will really enhance their learning! There are 2 Mesopotamia STEM Challenges in this pack. Each STEM Challenge has detailed directions, photo examples, a list of materials needed, prediction section, brainstorming section, trial
3rd - 6th
Ancient History, Engineering, Science
Ancient India STEM Challenges | Irrigation System Monsoons Stupa Activities
Ancient India STEM & STEAM Challenges Cross-curricular challenges for students who are studying Ancient Civilizations and Ancient India! This resource has science, technology, engineering, and measurement activities to do with your upper elementary kids that will really enhance their learning! There are 2 India STEM Challenges in this pack. Each STEM Challenge has photo examples, a list of materials needed, directions to get students started, prediction section, brainstorming section, trials
4th - 7th
Ancient History, Engineering, Social Studies
October Science Halloween STEM Activities STEAM Challenges Middle School
Halloween STEM Activities and October Science Challenges for Middle School and Upper Elementary Students!Dive into the spooky season with our engaging Halloween STEM challenges, perfect for October classroom activities! Immerse your upper elementary and middle school students in hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math projects that capture the autumn spirit and foster critical thinking. Our resource offers a collection of Halloween-themed STEM tasks, seamlessly integrating seasonal f
3rd - 7th
Engineering, Science
Ancient China STEM Projects Challenges Activities - Great Wall STEM
Ancient China STEM & STEAM Challenges
Cross-curricular challenges for students who are studying Ancient Civilizations and Ancient China!
This resource has science, technology, engineering, and measurement activities to do with your upper elementary kids that will really enhance their learning!
There are 2 China STEM Challenges in this pack. Each STEM Challenge has detailed directions, photo examples, a list of materials needed, prediction section, brainstorming section, trials 1, 2, & 3, fin
3rd - 7th
Ancient History, Engineering, Social Studies
The Stone Age Activities STEM Challenges Archaeology Projects Early Humans Tools
The Stone Age STEM & STEAM Challenges | Archaeology | Early Humans Cross-curricular challenges for students who are studying Ancient Civilizations and The Stone Age! This resource has science, technology, engineering, and measurement activities to do with your upper elementary kids that will really enhance their learning! There are 2 Stone Age STEM Challenges in this pack. Each STEM Challenge has detailed directions, photo examples, a list of materials needed, prediction section, brainstormi
3rd - 7th
Ancient History, Engineering, Social Studies
If I Built A Car Back to School READ ALOUD STEM™ Challenge
Integrate STEM lessons, Writing, and Literacy in your 1st Grade through 5th Grade classroom at the Beginning of the School Year! Perfect for STEM Club, Liberians, and Makerspaces!Teach students everything they need to build a car. Your students will love designing, building, testing, and writing about their very own car. Will it fly? Will it float? Will it have a robot driving it? The only limit is your own imagination! Connect to a Read Aloud: If I Built a Car by Chris Van DusenThis STEM Projec
1st - 5th
Engineering, Science
CCSS, NGSS
1.G.A.1
, 2.G.A.1
, W.1.5
+16
Wangari's Trees of Peace READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity
Integrate STEM in your classroom and promote conservation and peace in your school with Wangari's Trees of Peace Read Aloud STEM Challenge!Students learn about Wangari and the Green Belt Movement in Kenya. They create their own Tree of Peace, and write about how they can promote peace themselves. Excellent resource to use on Earth Day or Arbor Day! Take students through the Engineering Design Process!Students design, build, and test their own Tree of Peace! After they have completed their STEM a
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Science
CCSS, NGSS
W.1.2
, W.2.2
, W.3.2a
+14
Build a Solar Oven Iqbal READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity
Integrate STEM in your classroom and teach about Solar Energy with this super fun Solar Oven STEM Challenge!In the Build a Solar Oven STEM Activity, students learn about solar energy and use their knowledge to engineer their own solar cooker to cook s'mores! Integrate Literacy with a Read Aloud!This Solar Oven STEM Challenge works as an amazing companion activity to Iqbal and His Ingenious Idea: How a Science Project Helps One Family and the Planet by Liz Suneby. Take students through the Engi
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Physical Science, Science
CCSS, NGSS
W.1.2
, W.2.2
, W.3.2a
+15
Mothers Day Bath Bomb STEM Activity Science Lesson, Mixtures, Card, Craft
Students love this Mother's Day Craft and Writing: Bath Bomb Science Investigation with Mother's Day Card.Integrate STEM in your classroom and celebrate Mother's Day with Bath Bomb STEM Activity and Mother's Day Writing Activity. Special option to celebrate caregivers too! Students learn about how certain materials can create bath bombs when mixed together. This simple recipe can be a ton of fun! (And you can make some for yourself too!) A writing activity is included for students to write how
1st - 5th
Creative Writing, Engineering, Science
CCSS, NGSS
3.MD.A.2
, 4.MD.A.1
, W.2.8
+5
Also included in: Elementary STEM Activities and Challenges MEGA BUNDLE
Middle School Computer Science Sub Plans Unplugged Computer Coding Worksheets
Are you teaching middle school computer science and want your students to think like true computer scientists? Before jumping into programming, new coders should learn to plan their code with algorithm flowcharts. This computer science lesson includes unplugged computer coding worksheets, making it a perfect addition to your middle school computer science curriculum or your computer science sub plans. Students will learn how to break down large tasks into small, simple actions and record their t
5th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Robotics
Mount Rushmore Presidents Day STEM Activity Engineering US History
Engage students in learning about famous presidents and Mount Rushmore with STEM!Students love learning about Mount Rushmore, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln by completing this STEM challenge! Video links are included to teach students about the history of Mount Rushmore as well as mini biographies of each of the presidents. Designing and building a model of Mount Rushmore helps solidify the lesson in a hands-on way! This activity helps students devel
1st - 5th
Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
Also included in: February STEM Activities and Challenges BUNDLE
Summer STEM Games Math Activities End of the Year Science Writing Challenges
Summer STEM Challenges for Students! This resource has science, technology, engineering, and measurement activities to do with your upper elementary kids that will really get their brains going during the summer time! This resource is part of the STEM / STEAM All Year Long Curriculum Bundle – 29 Challenges!There are 4 Summer STEM Challenges in this pack. Each STEM Challenge has photo examples, a list of materials needed, prediction section, brainstorming section, trials 1, 2, & 3, final result
3rd - 7th
Engineering, Science
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