STEMsational activities

There are millions of different snowflake designs. In this STEM challenge, students use the Engineering Design Process to create as many snowflakes as they can using toothpicks and mini marshmallows. How many snowflakes different snowflakes can your class create? ***Includes a link to a video on snowflakes**** Materials per group: mini marshmallows toothpicks

Get your students thinking like engineers with this Valentine's Day STEM challenge.Students try to build the tallest or widest structure using heart marshmallows and toothpicks. The possibilities are endless. Happy Engineering :)

This is a great 2 part lesson on beam bridges. Students first test out materials to make girders, then build a bridge using the girders. Students will use the Engineer Desing Process to feel like real engineers. Includes a video link and printables. Materials needed: 6 empty toilet paper or paper towel tubes Salt Gravel Popcorn kernels Masking Tape Large container to test in Prediction sheet (included) Materials for bridge (per group) Cardboard or cardstock Markers Textbooks Tape Happy Eng

Looking for a Quick Christmas STEM activity?? Look no further. Students take straws, twist ties, and string to create 2-D or 3-D ornaments for the season. A great way to make decorations and investigate geometry.

Can you engineer a suit that will keep your scuba diver dry? Materials: 3 Large Marshmallows (scuba diver) Plastic wrap Rubber bands Tape String Cup of water

Challenge your students to create a balloon zip line using the engineering design process. Includes a video with instruction if students get stuck. Materials (for each group of 2) 2 balloons (1 for each person) 1 straw Tape String Scissors Rules: You must use all of the materials You may not use any other materials You can tie the string to things you find in your classroom.