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Looking for a unique back-to-school activity that combines STEM, teamwork, and social-emotional learning? The Bridge to a New Friend Challenge is the perfect way to kick off the year. Students work in small groups to design and build a bridge between two desks, but with a twist—before each piece is added, they must draw a question card and share something about themselves. What’s Included: Teacher Instructions and tips for facilitation Materials List for easy prep Student Intro Page with clear

Make the end of the school year unforgettable with this hands-on, high-engagement STEM challenge bundle! This set includes three exciting engineering projects that get students thinking critically, collaborating, and applying science concepts in fun, real-world ways. Each challenge is perfect for wrapping up the year while keeping academic rigor alive! Included Challenges: Save the Popsicle STEM Challenge: Explore insulation and conduction as students design a container to keep a popsicle from

This Water Balloon Launcher Challenge is the perfect end-of-year STEM activity! With 13 editable pages, this hands-on project teaches students about force, energy, angles and motion as they design and build their own water balloon launchers. Ideal for enhancing critical thinking and teamwork, this activity engages students in real-world problem-solving while having fun. This 13-page editable resource includes: Parent letter for material donations Introduction & directions page for students to un

The Pumpkin Boat STEM Challenge invites your students to become engineers as they design, build, and test a boat that can keep a small pumpkin afloat. Perfect for September, October or November, this activity combines science inquiry, collaboration, and critical thinking. What’s Included Teacher Instructions and Tips Student Directions Page Student-Friendly Materials List Design Planning Page First Observation Recording Sheet Redesign Planning Page Second Observation Recording Sheet Reflection

Looking for the perfect end-of-year STEM challenge that’s fun, hands-on, and educational? This 12-page EDITABLE STEM project is just what you need to keep students engaged while reviewing science concepts like insulation, conduction, and the engineering design process. In this exciting challenge, students use a variety of materials to design an insulated container that will keep a popsicle (or ice cube) from melting. They'll test their designs, collect data, reflect on their results, and even ex

Looking for a fun, low-prep STEM activity to wrap up the school year? This Lifeguard Tower STEM Challenge is the perfect hands-on project to keep students engaged while building critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills. Students take on the role of engineers as they design, build, test, and improve a lifeguard tower that must stand tall, support a toy figure, and survive a wind test. With clear directions, structured worksheets, and an editable slideshow, this challenge is ea