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Looking for a hands-on STEM activity that is simple, low-prep, and guaranteed to get your 2nd and 3rd graders excited? This Straw Rocket Lab combines creativity with physics! Students will design, assemble, and test their own aerodynamic rockets while learning about air pressure and thrust. This activity is perfect for a Newton's Laws introduction, a space-themed unit, or as a fun team-building challenge. What’s Included:Student Guided Worksheet: Easy-to-follow instructions with visual icons fo

Bring physics to life with this hands-on Marble Roller Coaster Project! Perfect for middle-level educators (grades 5-8), this comprehensive resource engages students in real-world engineering simulations through the power of play. Students will design, build, and test their own paper roller coasters while mastering complex concepts like potential and kinetic energy, structural integrity, and iterative design. This project is designed to be low-cost but high-impact, using simple materials like

Who designs the thrills? In this Theme Park Engineering research activity, students explore the science, creativity, and career paths behind the world’s most famous attractions. From mechanical integrity to thematic storytelling, students will see how "fun" is a serious feat of engineering. Designed by an Illinois middle-level educator (Grades 5-8), this resource is an excellent way to introduce students to specialized STEM careers beyond the traditional lab. What’s Included?Guided Career Explo

The Hot, Cold, and Confused Lab is designed to help students explore temperature change and energy transfer in a hands-on and engaging way. In this activity, students will investigate how different materials and conditions influence temperature changes, make predictions, and draw conclusions based on their observations. This lab is perfect for middle school science classrooms. It fosters critical thinking, teamwork, and a deeper understanding of thermal energy transfer (& how the integumentary