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Weather, Landforms, Plants & Animals & Earth Day STEM - Planetopia Project
Looking for Life Science, Earth Science or Earth Day STEM activities that are engaging, low-prep, and easy to assign digitally? This paperless STEM bundle includes five interactive challenges designed for Google Slides, making it perfect for spring STEM, centers, or 1:1 classrooms. Perfect for Earth Day STEM, weather activities, life science, and Earth science, the Planetopia STEM Challenge Bundle combines hands-on thinking with flexible, digital-friendly implementation. 🌏 Students design and
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+6
Electricity, Thomas Edison, Compliments Lesson
This lesson includes: Circuits Video, Electricity and Linemen guided questions and video, Thomas Edison video, reading passage, and questions, Complimentary definitions and Compliments Game, I Make the World a Better Place writing prompt, The Magnificent Thing read aloud and creative writing prompt Printable resources are available on my TPT page. (Electricity, Thomas Edison, Compliments Resources)
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Informational Text, U.S. History
Also included in: Electricity, Thomas Edison, Compliments Lesson and Resources
Pumpkin Catapult Engineering: Force & Motion
Launch into Learning with This Engaging Fall STEM Challenge! Bring force and motion to life with this pumpkin catapult engineering activity! Students will design, build, and test their own mini catapults in a hands-on exploration of simple machines and Newton’s Laws. Perfect for fall or Halloween-themed STEM fun, this resource includes everything you need for a successful classroom experience. What’s Included: ✔️ Slideshow presentation to introduce key concepts ✔️ Printable and digital studen
1st - 3rd
Engineering, Measurement, Physical Science
CCSS, NGSS
2.MD.A.1
, 2.MD.D.10
, 3.MD.A.1
+12
STEM Safari: Zoo Exhibit Design Project | Research, Slideshow, & Diorama
Bring the zoo into your classroom with this engaging STEM Safari unit! Students step into the role of zookeepers and exhibit designers as they research animals, learn about their unique needs, and design a zoo habitat. Through interactive slides, research packets, and a hands-on diorama project, students explore food, water, shelter, enrichment, and animal adaptations in an exciting and meaningful way. This unit blends science, literacy, and creativity, perfect for project-based learning, STE
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Environment, Other (Science)
CCSS
RI.4.3
, W.4.7
, W.5.8
+1
12 Days of STEAM- 12 Engaging Hands-on Activities
Activities|Holiday-Themed STEM + Art Challenges Bring the magic of the holiday season into your classroom with this engaging 12 Days of STEAM resource! Perfect for lower elementary. These hands-on activities combine Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math to spark creativity, critical thinking, and festive fun! What’s Included: Google slides presentation with hyperlinks to videosPDF’s lessons for each day to create a teacher/student notebook to use during class PDF's of worksheets and v
K - 3rd
Chemistry, Engineering, Physical Science
CCSS
K.G.A.3
, K.G.B.4
, K.G.B.6
+4
Earthquake Tower STEM Sprint – Structural Engineering | Grade 3
In the Earthquake-Resistant Signal Tower challenge, students become structural engineers designing a communication tower for a futuristic city built in an earthquake zone. Set inside the Future City Engineering narrative theme, this 3-week flagship unit immerses Grade 3 students in the real engineering challenge of balancing height and stability — planning a tower within material budget constraints, building and shake-testing it, using data to redesign, and presenting final results in a class a
3rd
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-3
+4
Engineering Showcase STEM Sprint – Conservation Presentation | Grade 3
In the Conservation Company Showcase & SDG Presentation unit, students become presenting engineers as they submit their Google Slides presentation, rehearse with peer feedback, and deliver their full Wildlife Documentary conservation company pitch to a live class audience. Set inside the Wildlife Documentary Crew narrative theme and tied to their chosen SDG, this 2-week culminating unit gives Grade 3 students a real audience, a structured presentation format, and an audience Q&A — completing th
3rd
Engineering, General Science, Visual Arts
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Brand Design STEM Sprint – Digital Communication Engineering | Grade 3
In the Brand Studio Google Slides & Cricut Logo unit, students become Wildlife Documentary engineering communicators as they create a complete conservation company brand identity — designing a hand-drawn logo, building a four-slide Google Slides presentation, and producing a Cricut vinyl sticker to attach to their prototype. Set inside the Wildlife Documentary Crew narrative theme and tied to their chosen SDG, this 2-week unit connects the physical engineering work of Q4 to the digital communic
3rd
Engineering, General Science, Visual Arts
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Water Filtration STEM Sprint – Environmental Engineering | Grade 3
In the Water Filtration Conservation Sprint, students become Wildlife Documentary environmental engineers as they design a layered filtration system that cleans visibly dirty water for their field crew and the animals they study. Set inside the Wildlife Documentary Crew narrative theme and connected to UN SDG 14 (Life Below Water), this 2-week unit challenges Grade 3 students to think strategically about filter layer order, test their design, observe output clarity, and make one evidence-based
3rd
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-3
+4
Engineering Showcase STEM Sprint – Jungle Presentation Design | Grade 2
In the Pitch Rehearsal & Showcase Day unit, students become presenting engineers as they rehearse and deliver their final conservation company pitch to a live audience. Set inside the Jungle Rangers narrative theme and tied to UN Sustainable Development Goal 15 (Life on Land), this 2-week culminating unit guides Grade 2 students through structured presentation rehearsal, peer feedback, and a final showcase — completing the Q4 engineering arc with a real audience and a real deliverable. What Stu
2nd
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+4
Engineering Presentation STEM Sprint – Jungle Design Communication | Grade 2
In the Brand Studio Poster & Pitch Design unit, students become engineering communicators as they design a conservation company brand identity — including a company name, logo concept, and conservation mission poster — and present it to an audience. Set inside the Jungle Rangers narrative theme and tied to UN Sustainable Development Goal 15 (Life on Land), this 2-week unit challenges Grade 2 students to communicate their engineering work through visual design and persuasive presentation. What S
2nd
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+4
Tower Building STEM Sprint – Jungle Structural Engineering | Grade 2
In the Ranger Lookout Tower Build & Redesign unit, students become structural engineers as they design and build the tallest freestanding tower possible using constrained materials — then redesign it for greater height and stability. Set inside the Jungle Rangers narrative theme, this 2-week unit challenges Grade 2 students to investigate how base width, bracing, and material distribution affect a tower's height and stability, using data from their first build to make evidence-based improvement
2nd
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+4
Bridge Building STEM Sprint – Jungle Structural Engineering | Grade 2
In the Habitat Corridor Bridge Sprint, students become conservation engineers as they design and build a bridge structure that spans a gap to connect two separated wildlife habitats. Set inside the Jungle Rangers narrative theme and tied to UN Sustainable Development Goal 15 (Life on Land), this 2-week unit challenges Grade 2 students to apply structural engineering principles to a real-world conservation problem — building a bridge that holds weight while spanning a required gap. What Students
2nd
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+4
Circuit Engineering STEM Sprint – Trip Wire Detection Gate | Grade 3
In the Spy Science Academy Trip Wire Sprint, students become perimeter security engineers as they build a freestanding K'nex detection gate that triggers an alarm when an intruder breaks the wire — combining structural engineering with circuit design in a single hands-on challenge. Set inside the Spy Science Academy narrative, this 1-week sprint applies the circuit knowledge from W1 and W2 to a purposeful real-world detection system that students can walk through and test.What Students Will Do*
3rd
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, General Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Renewable Energy STEM Sprint – Spy Science Circuit Engineering | Grade 3
In the Spy Science Academy Green Energy Intel sprint, students become renewable energy field agents as they investigate three sustainable power sources — solar, wind, and hand-crank — building a working circuit from each and testing whether it generates enough power to complete the mission. Set inside the Spy Science Academy narrative, this 1-week sprint connects circuit fundamentals to the real engineering question of which energy source is most reliable for spy technology in different field co
3rd
Engineering, General Science, Other (Science)
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Cricut Production STEM Sprint – Engineering Ventures Brand Launch | Grade 5
In the Engineering Ventures Cricut Production and Pitch Video Final Cut sprint, students become brand production engineers as they receive their Cricut-cut vinyl company sticker, attach it to their prototype, finalize their pitch video with any last edits, and prepare their complete showcase display for the Q4 capstone event. Set inside the Engineering Ventures narrative, this 1-week sprint bridges the brand design work with the thesis defense.What Students Will Do* Receive and attach the Cricut
5th
Engineering, For All Subjects, General Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
SDG Research STEM Sprint – Engineering Ventures Design | Grade 5
In the Engineering Ventures SDG Studio sprint, students become global engineering researchers as they investigate the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, identify a real-world problem they want to solve, and write a structured engineering hypothesis defining their device's intended user, problem, and success criteria. Set inside the Engineering Ventures narrative, this 1-week sprint is the launchpad for the entire Q4 capstone arc.What Students Will Do* Review the 17 SDGs and identif
5th
Engineering, For All Subjects, General Science
NGSS
5-ESS2-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 5-LS2-1
+6
Rover Terrain STEM Sprint – Mobility Engineering Preview | Grade 5
In the Rover Terrain Preview Mobility Challenge flex sprint, students become ground mobility engineers as they design and test a wheeled rover payload system across an uneven terrain track — previewing the Mars rover integration challenges of Q2 with a focus on payload security and mobility efficiency. Set inside the STEAM Lab Design Academy narrative, this flex-week sprint applies the efficiency ratio thinking from Q1 to a new mobility engineering context. What Students Will Do* Build a simple
5th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 5-PS2-1
+1
Engineering Pitch Day STEM Sprint – Design Academy Firm Presentation | Grade 5
In the Design Academy Pitch Day, students become engineering firm presenters as they deliver a structured 4-slide pitch to a simulated investor audience — presenting their bridge and tower efficiency data, explaining their best design decision, and making a case for why their engineering firm's approach outperformed the competition. Set inside the STEAM Lab Design Academy narrative, this 1-week sprint gives Grade 5 students their first experience presenting engineering data to a critical audien
5th
Engineering, General Science, Speaking & Listening
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Investor Pitch Day STEM Sprint – Medical Device SDG Defense | Grade 4
In the Medical Device Engineers Investor Pitch Day, students become medical device entrepreneurs as they deliver their full four-point pitch to the teacher investor panel — presenting their prototype, explaining their data, and defending their SDG health solution in a structured format. Set inside the Medical Device Engineers narrative, this 1-week sprint is the Q4 culminating event — students experience what it means to defend an engineering solution to a critical audience with real questions.
4th
Engineering, General Science, Speaking & Listening
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Investor Pitch Rehearsal STEM Sprint – Cricut Production | Grade 4
In the Medical Device Engineers Cricut Production and Investor Pitch Rehearsal sprint, students become product launch engineers as they receive their Cricut-cut vinyl brand sticker, attach it to their prototype, and rehearse their full four-point investor pitch with a partner. Set inside the Medical Device Engineers narrative, this 1-week sprint bridges the brand design work with the live pitch defense — giving students structured rehearsal time with specific peer feedback before the real thing
4th
Engineering, General Science, Speaking & Listening
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Cargo Carrier STEM Sprint – Delivery System Engineering | Grade 4
In the Cargo Upgrade Sprint, students become systems engineers as they redesign and upgrade their parachute's cargo carrier to improve both protection and delivery precision. Set inside Mr. B Engineering Games, this 1-week sprint challenges Grade 4 students to think about the cargo system as a separate engineering problem from the parachute itself. What Students Will Do* Analyze their previous cargo carrier design and identify one structural weakness to target * Design an upgraded cargo carrier
4th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Parachute Load STEM Sprint – Payload Capacity Engineering | Grade 4
In the Payload Push Sprint, students become payload capacity engineers as they systematically test how much mass their parachute system can carry while still landing safely in the target zone. Set inside Mr. B Engineering Games, this 1-week sprint challenges Grade 4 students to apply their understanding of drag and force to a quantitative mass-loading investigation. What Students Will Do* Set up their parachute system and establish a baseline drop test * Add mass incrementally and record landin
4th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Circuit Design STEM Sprint – Makey Makey Security Engineering | Grade 3
In the Spy Science Makey Makey Security Panel sprint, students become Spy Science Academy circuit engineers as they wire a touch-activated security panel using Makey Makey — discovering which everyday conductive materials can complete a circuit and trigger a digital alarm. Set inside the Spy Science Academy narrative theme, this flex-week sprint connects the circuit knowledge from earlier in Q3 to a new interactive input device, as students mount foil buttons, coins, and pencil graphite onto a
3rd
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, General Science
NGSS
3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-3
+4
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