STEM with Purpose

Paper Bridge STEM Challenge | 2nd & 3rd Grade Engineering Activity with Biblical IntegrationEngage your students with a hands-on, creativity-filled engineering challenge! In the Paper Bridge STEM Challenge, students will use only paper and cups to design a bridge strong enough to hold as many pennies as possible. Through experimentation and iteration, they’ll explore balance, structure, weight distribution, and the power of small design choices. This challenge strengthens critical thinking, pr

Pipe Cleaner Tower STEM Challenge | 2nd–3rd Grade Beginning of Year STEM Activity with Biblical IntegrationStart your school year with an engaging, easy-to-prep STEM challenge that introduces teamwork, design thinking, and a biblical worldview—all in one activity! In this Pipe Cleaner Tower Challenge, students will use only pipe cleaners to construct the tallest freestanding tower possible. This challenge promotes critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity, while also tying in a meani

Paper Chair Challenge | 2nd–3rd Grade STEM Activity with Biblical Character ConnectionLooking for a simple, hands-on STEM challenge that builds both engineering skills and character?This Paper Chair Challenge is designed for 2nd and 3rd grade students to explore basic structural design while practicing thoughtfulness, responsibility, and kindness through a biblical worldview. Students will use limited materials (paper and tape) to design a chair that can support a stuffed animal at least 4 inc

Students learn about the four forces of flight and then create a hoop glider that they will test and improve. Additional self assessment resource here Hoop Gliders Self Assessment PDF