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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
Middle School STEM Curriculum & Beginning of the Year STEM Activities Easy STEM
Looking for a complete middle school STEM curriculum that’s engaging, flexible, and easy to teach? This year-long bundle of easy STEM activities includes everything you need—from beginning of year STEM activities to end-of-course projects—to keep students motivated, learning, and problem-solving all year long. Designed for busy teachers, this STEM curriculum helps you spend less time planning and more time teaching while building students’ confidence in engineering, technology, and design th
6th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Robotics
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
3D Printing Activities and Technology Lessons and Technology Activities for STEM
So, you're teaching 3D printing... Now what? These technology activities will help you start your 3D printing unit strong by teaching the basic 3D printer parts and concepts. Your students will explore misconceptions, learn about the history of 3D printers, and identify common printer parts and functions through a class discussion, a webquest, and a puzzle activity. Looking for more 3D printing activities? Grab the bundle here and SAVE!First, you’ll explore your students' prior knowledge and mi
6th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
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
Forces Acting on Structures STEM Build a Bridge Fun Force & Motion Activities
This Forces Acting on Structures Build a Bridge STEM Challenge is the perfect, week-long, hands-on fun to add to your middle school force and motion science activities! Students learn about different types of bridges and compete to build a newspaper bridge stronger than anyone else's. This ready-to-go lesson has everything from comic-style content to a complete STEM activity. This download includes content, an animated slideshow, a detailed lesson plan, visual instructions, a web quest, follow
5th - 8th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
STEM Project: The Jet Age & Modern Flight | Jet Engine PBL Challenge with NGSS
Explore jet engines, modern flight, aerodynamics, and aviation design with this Jet Age STEM project for Grades 5–8. This modern aviation challenge investigates how jet engines work, how thrust is generated, and how aircraft design has evolved through a hands-on, NGSS-aligned PBL activity.Students will examine jet propulsion, airflow, and aircraft design while applying engineering thinking to model and test flight concepts. Through modeling, experimentation, and structured worksheets, learners b
5th - 8th
Engineering, Science, Social Studies
CCSS, NGSS
RST.6-8.1
, RST.6-8.2
, RST.6-8.3
+6
STEM Project: The Great Wall Of China | Historical Engineering Challenge PBL
Explore the Great Wall of China, historical engineering, ancient construction, and structural design with this STEM project for Grades 4–8. This engineering challenge investigates how large-scale structures were built and maintained through a hands-on, NGSS-aligned PBL activity.Students will examine materials, design strategies, and construction techniques used in the Great Wall while applying engineering thinking to plan and build their own structures. Through modeling, problem-solving tasks, a
4th - 8th
Engineering, Science, Social Studies
CCSS, NGSS
RST.6-8.2
, RST.6-8.3
, MS-ETS1-2
+3
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
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
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
STEM Games Math Craft Activities Measurement Science May End of Year 2026
STEM Gamers - Games Challenges Perfect challenges for students who love technology and games! This resource has science, technology, engineering, and measurement activities to do with your upper elementary kids that will really enhance their learning! This resource is part of the STEM / STEAM All Year Long Curriculum Bundle – 28 Challenges!There are 3 Game-related STEM Challenges in this pack. Each STEM Challenge has detailed directions, photo examples, a list of materials needed, a prediction
3rd - 8th
Engineering, Math, Science
Halloween STEM Activity: Candy Grabber STEM Activity
Fall or Halloween STEM ActivityThis engineering design challenge is perfect for a fun and educational STEM Halloween project! Please note: the word "Halloween" is not in the product - the pages are in black and orange with a candy graphic. Students will work in teams to design and build a device that uses the power of levers to pick up candy from a distance. After completing the project, use the provided handout to discuss the real-world STEM career as a prosthetist. Our students have loved thi
3rd - 9th
Engineering
CCSS, NGSS
6.G.A.1
, 6.G.A.2
, 6.G.A.3
+24
Also included in: Fall & Halloween STEM Challenges Activity Bundle
End of the Year Craft STEM Activities Summer STEM Challenges Packet Worksheets
3 End of the Year STEM Challenges - Mini Golf Course (Hole in One) Challenge, Balloon Rocket Car Challenge, and Trampoline Challenge. Each STEM Challenge has photo examples, a list of materials needed, prediction section, brainstorming section, trials 1, 2, & 3, final results section with drawings, and a reflection section. 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
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Physics, Science
STEM Engineering Design Process Posters: ASK, IMAGINE, PLAN, CREATE etc.
Bring STEM or STEAM ATMOSPHERE into your classroom with these Engineering Design Process Posters, each poster is with a picture and its words. A great visual for teaching concepts of STEM/ STEAM enabling further the design processes. It will at the same time make your classroom bright, attractive, inviting and cheerful. What’s Included:9 posters for the engineering design process -ASKIMAGINEPLANCREATEIMPROVECOMMUNICATEREFLECT1 Credits PagePlease see the PREVIEW to get a better idea of what are
1st - 12th, Adult Education
Engineering, Science
Easy STEM Activities Engineering Design Process Design a Toy National STEM Day
Looking for an easy STEM activity that actually keeps middle schoolers engaged? This fidget spinner challenge is a student favorite. It's fun, hands-on, and no fancy supplies required. It’s the perfect way to introduce the engineering design process while helping students design a toy they’ll be excited to test and improve. Whether you're celebrating National STEM Day, looking for a maker space project, or just trying to survive a chaotic school week, this low-prep project will keep students
6th - 9th
Engineering, Physical Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-1
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