STEMsational activities

A great activity to introduce younger students to the engineering design process. Students build an igloo out of large marshmallows. Students will first plan, create, then test their creations. A fun, creative project for the winter months. ***includes a video***

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

A quick, simple STEAM activity to review or introduce shapes to your students. Students go through the engineering design process while engaging in familiar and new shapes. Bonus! It doubles as Art project that can be hung up as a decorations. Materials Needed: Various construction paper cut out shapes. Happy Engineering!

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.

Get your students thinking like engineers as they get to design as house out of cards while practicing their number skills.. This challenge takes them through the basic engineer design process. **Be sure to check out the Kindergarten STEM Journal Bundle****