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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

Editable STEM ABC Flashcards | Real-World Connections. Bulletin BoardBring STEM to life with this engaging A–Z bulletin board resource! Each letter of the alphabet features a real-world STEM word, concept, or career designed to expose students to the wide range of possibilities within science, technology, engineering, and math. These colorful flashcards are perfect for classroom displays, STEM labs, hallway showcases, or even as daily conversation starters. Use this resource to: ✅ Decorate your

Looking for an engaging, ready-to-use resource to teach your students about simple machines? This interactive Canva slideshow is perfect for grades 4–8 and makes learning about the 6 types of simple machines both fun and memorable! ✨ What’s Included: ✅ Editable Canva Template Link (fully customizable!) ✅ Clear and student-friendly definitions for all 6 simple machines: Lever Pulley Wheel and Axle Inclined Plane Wedge Screw ✅ Real-world examples for each machine ✅ Interactive i