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St. Patrick’s Day STEM Catapult Engineering Design ProjectBring hands-on excitement to your classroom this March with this engaging St. Patrick’s Day Engineering Design Challenge! In this festive STEM activity, students work in teams to design, build, test, and improve a catapult that launches a ping pong ball into the “pot of gold.” This challenge reinforces key physics concepts while encouraging collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking. What's Included?Page 1. Design Brief Page 2: Ca

Cup Stacking Algorithms – Intro to Coding ActivityThis is a hands-on, unplugged activity I use to introduce my coding unit. Students practice writing clear, step-by-step directions (algorithms) by guiding a partner to build a cup stack design. How it works: Students work in pairs. One student is the "programmer" and completes the worksheet by writing an algorithm using the provided symbols. The other student is the "robot "and works on a separate independent task while waiting. ( I used a fre

The Great Gummy Bear Winter Rescue – Engineering Design Challenge 10-Page Editable Engineering Design Packet and Slideshow! | Catapult STEM Challenge | Winter STEM ActivityBring engaging, hands-on engineering into your classroom with The Great Gummy Bear Winter Rescue, a fun and fully editable STEM design packet and slideshow that guides students through all 7 steps of the Engineering Design Process. Perfect for winter, but customizable for any season, holiday, or theme! ⭐ Overview of the Ch

Calling all STEM teachers and aspiring engineers! My Bridge Building Activity just got a major upgrade—and it's ready to rock your classroom! Your students will now be able to work through all 7 steps of the Engineering Design Process with BRAND NEW EDITABLE worksheets built specifically for this challenge. Every step is guided—perfect for boosting engagement and learning outcomes! Why your colleagues will LOVE it: Clear, structured worksheets that support each phase of the engineering proces

First 100 High Frequency Words Handwriting Printables | Sight Words PracticeHelp your students build strong reading and writing foundations with these First 100 High Frequency Words Handwriting Printables! Designed to support early literacy and fine motor skills, this set includes 10 engaging pages that give students targeted practice with the most commonly used sight words in English. Whether you're teaching in the classroom, homeschooling, or providing intervention support, these print-and-go

21 Page PDF of handwriting practice worksheets that are perfect for your young learners. Words are focused around STEM. Bonus that this also doubles as a coloring page. Perfect for Early Finishers and DO NOWs. Disclaimer: 21 pages- only letters with applicable STEM/Science words are used.

♻️ EDITABLE Recycled Car Racer – Gravity-Powered STEM Challenge Product Description:Get your students thinking like engineers with this hands-on Recycled Car Racer STEM Challenge! In this engaging activity, students will design, build, and test a gravity-powered vehicle made primarily from recycled materials—no motors, rubber bands, or balloons allowed! Perfect for upper elementary and middle school, this project encourages creative problem-solving, teamwork, and scientific thinking as stude