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STEM Challenge Bucket Tower Problem-Solving Learning Activity Upper Elementary
This unique and original STEM Activity features a bucket with the challenge to build a tower that will hold weight. It's an engaging student favorite and you will love the ready-made lab sheets and low prep. Students must also explain why their towers need a bucket. Imaginative answers are one of the high points of this challenge- along with seeing those creative bucket towers!➡️ Click here to save 20% on this STEM resource in a bundle of 3 projects.➡️ Click here for the Easy Supplies 6-Pack bun
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: STEM CHALLENGES ENTIRE YEAR 60 Projects, Planning Guide, and Posters
Paper Airplane STEM Activity | Google Classroom
Paper Airplane STEM Challenges is a packet of experiments your students will love! Flying and creating paper airplanes is a fun activity that will engage your students as they collect data and use measurement skills. Includes Google Slides for remote learners. A great literature connection is added as students research the history of airplanes and the Wright Brothers, Amelia Earhart, and Bessie Coleman. These activities can also be used for STEAM Activities, STEM Fun Fridays, Maker Spaces, Tin
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
STEM Challenge Earthquake Resistant Structures Project- 3 Versions
This STEM activity features an earthquake simulation with students building and shaking! You will love the shake tray instructions and ready-made lab sheets. This engineering project is one of our favorites! Your students will love building the structures and cheering when they remain standing. I include 3 different methods for the challenge.➡️ Click here to save 20% with a bundle including this resource and 2 more Earth challenges.NOTE: This resource contains many ways to complete this challeng
Grades:
4th - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
, 4-ESS3-2
, 4-ESS3-1
Also included in: Earth Projects STEM Challenge Bundle Featuring Earthquake Structures
Build a Boat STEM Challenge featuring a Budget Activity
This is a STEM challenge you must try! Students build a boat and test its ability to float. This activity also includes using a budget to "purchase" materials. It's a STEM project your students will love!➡️ Click here to save 20% on this STEM resource in a bundle of 3 projects.What is the Challenge?Students will design and build a boat! Using simple supplies you probably already have on hand, students choose which materials they wish to use. To make this even more challenging students have a sp
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: STEM Projects Building Models - Mazes, Boats, and Cars Challenges
Balloons Over Broadway STEM
Hi, I hope you enjoy this STEM challenge actually I should say STEAM challenge because this activity really brings the art. Thanksgiving is the perfect time to bring in this Balloons Over Broadway activity.This was designed to go along with the book Balloons Over Broadway The True Story of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. A great story of STEM in action. Perfect as we prepare for Thanksgiving.This resource is so fun. Let your students choose their balloon animal I have 14 animals bear, unicor
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Grades:
1st - 4th
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Also included in: Stem Challenges Bundle Set 2
Ancient Egypt Activities STEM Challenges Pyramids STEM Challenge Project Craft
Ancient Egypt STEM & STEAM Challenges Cross-curricular challenges for students who are studying Ancient Civilizations and Ancient Egypt! This resource has science, technology, engineering, and measurement activities to do with your upper elementary kids that will really enhance their learning! There are 2 Egypt STEM Challenges in this pack. Each STEM Challenge has detailed directions, photo examples, a list of materials needed, prediction section, brainstorming section, trials 1, 2, & 3,
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Types:
Ancient Rome Activities Project STEM Challenges Worksheets Roman Empire Republic
Ancient Rome STEM & STEAM ChallengesCross-curricular challenges for students who are studying Ancient Civilizations and Ancient Rome! This resource has science, technology, engineering, and measurement activities to do with your upper elementary kids that will really enhance their learning! There are 2 Rome STEM Challenges in this pack. Each STEM Challenge has detailed directions, photo examples, a list of materials needed, prediction section, brainstorming section, trials 1, 2, & 3, fin
Grades:
3rd - 7th
Types:
End of the Year Craft STEM Activities Summer STEM Challenges Packet Worksheets
3 End of the Year STEM Challenges - Mini Golf Course (Hole in One) Challenge, Balloon Rocket Car Challenge, and Trampoline Challenge. Each STEM Challenge has photo examples, a list of materials needed, prediction section, brainstorming section, trials 1, 2, & 3, final results section with drawings, and a reflection section.This resource has science, technology, engineering, and measurement activities to do with your upper elementary kids that will really get their brains going during the en
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Types:
STEM Popcorn Challenge - Problem-Solving & Volume Project - Measurement Activity
It’s the Popcorn STEM Activity! This Easy Prep Challenge is one of my absolute favorites to use as an exploration into volume. This challenge has been tested with 2nd-5th graders and they all enjoy designing those containers to hold the popcorn. Inevitably, there will be gigantic containers. Please note: This challenge is available in money-saving bundles!➡️ Click HERE to save 20 % with STEM Volume Bundle➡️ Click HERE to save 20 % with STEM 6-Pack Math Skills Bundle➡️ Click HERE to save 20 % wit
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: STEM Challenges Volume BUNDLE featuring Problem-Solving & Math
Back to School STEM Activities Team Builders and Icebreakers Elementary & Up
Team building activities and icebreakers are perfect for the first week of school in STEM! Not only will your students instantly engage in these hands-on challenges, they will begin to build your classroom community. Your students will need to work in teams throughout the year, and the best way to set the foundation for that is with fun, engaging, and brain-stretching STEM challenges.✅ What You'll Get ✅This resource includes ice breaker challenges / activities: ✨✨✨ 3 STEM team building activitie
Grades:
2nd - 7th
Types:
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: STEM Activities and Challenges for K-2 - Whole Year Bundle
Ancient Greece Activities Project Craft Activity STEM History Olympics Challenge
Ancient Greece STEM & STEAM ChallengesCross-curricular challenges for students who are studying Ancient Civilizations and Ancient Greece! This resource has science, technology, engineering, and measurement activities to do with your upper elementary kids that will really enhance their learning! There are 3 Greece STEM Challenges in this pack. Each STEM Challenge has detailed directions, photo examples, a list of materials needed, prediction section, brainstorming section, trials 1, 2, &
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Grades:
3rd - 7th
Types:
STEM Spaghetti Tower Challenge Problem-Solving Project
Who knew a project using spaghetti could be so engaging and have easy prep for you? Students love this tower-building event with the unlikeliest of materials- spaghetti and one marshmallow. You will enjoy the ready-made lab sheets and the 4 different versions of this resource. ➡️ Click here to save 20% on this STEM resource in a bundle of 3 projects.What is the challenge?Students will use raw spaghetti strands to build a structure that will hold weight at the top. There are 4 variations of this
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
STEM Challenge Paper Airplanes Experiment Problem-Solving Easy Prep Activity
If you are ready for a highly engaging STEM challenge, this Airplane Challenge is for you! You know students love to throw paper airplanes so take advantage of that energy with this STEM project! Students will experiment and use test results to design the ultimate paper plane.➡️ Click here to save 20% with a bundle including this resource and 2 more flight challenges.What is the challenge?This SUPER resource contains a complete STEM lesson, using the Engineering Design Process, covering 3-5 clas
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
4-PS3-4
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 4-PS3-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: STEM Flight Challenges - 3 Engaging Problem-Solving Projects
STEM Activity Elevators Challenge - A Simple Machine Project
Here's a fabulous STEM project with a focus on creating a cranking device. This STEM Activity features designing and building a working elevator! Great for October or any time of year! ➡️ Click here to save 20% on this STEM Challenge and 2 additional activities!Ideas for use:For Halloween, we have lifted small pumpkins, black kettles full of candy corn, and even apples. We have also tried Easter eggs! This challenge can be used at any time of the year! Try pumpkins for fall, apples in August, b
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
4-PS3-4
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 4-PS3-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: STEM MONTHLY BUNDLE 30 Challenges FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR
STEM Basketball Goal Challenge Engaging Problem-Solving Sports Activity
Basketball Goals! This basketball goal and shooter is the most fun activity ever in the STEM lab! This challenge is perfect for fall sports but don't forget the great basketball tournament in March! Your students will love competing in this Basketball STEM Challenge! Teamwork at its best.➡️ Click here to save 20% on this STEM resource in a bundle of 3 projects.What is the Challenge?In this challenge, students will:Design and build a basketball goal that must be the correct size to allow a ping p
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: STEM MONTHLY BUNDLE 30 Challenges FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR
STEM Bubble Wand Design Challenge Science Problem-Solving Activity
Bubbles, Bubbles, Everywhere! STEM students love bubbles! This STEM activity has elements of fun, but also a great design and building challenge. After exploring with bubbles students will design and test their own bubble wands! Watch them engineer the ultimate bubble with their bubble wands!➡️ Click here to save 20% on this STEM resource in a bundle of 3 projects.➡️ Click here to save 20% on this STEM resource in a bundle of 6 projects.What is the challenge?This STEM Challenge will have your st
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: STEM Fun Challenge Bundle
Introducing the Engineering Design Process Worksheet
This Introducing the Engineering Design Process Worksheet was designed for middle school students learning about the Engineering Design Process for the first time. Key vocabulary includes engineers, brainstorming, constraints, troubleshooting, redesign, trade-offs, and patent. This double-sided worksheet features a helpful content summary at the top which students can refer back to while they’re working if they need help.
There are 6 modified true or false questions, 8 questions where stude
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Grades:
5th - 9th
Types:
Also included in: Worksheet Bundle: General Science Set #2 – Tech and Engineering
The Engineering Design Process Color By Number | Science Color By Number
This activity consists of 10 questions covering steps of the EDP including defining the problem, brainstorming possible solutions, building and testing a prototype, identifying possible improvements, and communicating results. With what standard does this resource align?This resource will aid students in moving towards mastery of NGSS MS-ETS1-1, MS-ETS1-2, MS-ETS1-3, and MS-ETS1-4.What do I have to do?These color by numbers are no prep! Print the answer sheet on one side and the coloring on the
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Also included in: Science Color By Number Growing Bundle
STEM Challenges for use with LEGO® or Building Blocks:120 Task Cards/Journal
Hands-on activities with building blocks challenges for the win! Engage and motivate kids on the daily basis! Use for morning tubs, recess bins, STEAM/STEM time, and at-home or distance learning! Your students will be begging for more!Enjoy 120 engaging and motivating building blocks STEAM/STEM challenge task cards that promote critical thinking skills! There are 120 exciting challenges, each on their own card, in black and white for easy printing. Pick and choose the challenges you and your stu
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
Types:
Force and Motion STEM Carnival
With the force and motion STEM carnival, students will apply scientific principles of force and motion to engineer carnival games.
Included:
-26 engineering design task cards (examples include: catapult basketball, lid hockey, skee ball, magnet claw, car race, cotton ball launch, and more!
-planning sheet for students to record the rules and object of their game
-science vocab page for students to make connections between their game and the scientific vocabulary (force, motion, energy, magnets
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Grades:
3rd - 4th
Types:
STEM Ferris Wheel Challenge Force and Motion Project
Do your students need activities with many problems to solve? This STEM challenge features engineering symmetrical sides of a wheel that will turn freely. It is challenging, but oh-so fun! Your upper elementary students will love this event. You will love the detailed Teacher's guide.➡️ Click here to save 20% on this STEM resource in a bundle of 3 projects.What is the challenge?Students will be using craft sticks and glue to make a spinning Ferris Wheel. The wheel has two sides and students must
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: STEM MONTHLY BUNDLE 30 Challenges FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR
Calm Down Construction with STEM Bins® - Calm Down Corner for SEL
Calm Down Construction is designed to accompany my STEM Bins® , found at the following link:★STEM BINS****STEAM BINS VERSION IS ALSO INCLUDED!***Calm Down Construction with STEM Bins is a simple, hands-on center that allows students to deescalate or calm down when they feel angry, fearful, sad, frustrated, or in need of a mental break. For so many of our spatial and kinesthetic learners, building and manipulating objects is a calming and satisfying exercise. It allows them to breathe, decompress
Grades:
PreK - 2nd
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Activities for Rosie Revere, Engineer
The following activities and organizers are designed to be used as supplements to the popular children’s book, Rosie Revere, Engineer, written by Andrea Beaty and illustrated by David Roberts. This read aloud is the perfect companion to a study of inventors and engineers. The organizers provided allow students to practice a variety of core comprehension skills. There are also extension activities to allow the students to be engineers and imagine/create their own original inventions. Includes th
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Types:
STEM Challenge Newton’s Cradle – 3rd Law of Motion Problem-Solving Activity
Here's a perfect way to learn about Newton's 3rd Law. This upper elementary STEM Challenge is a student favorite and easy prep for you. Editable lab sheets are included and will guide students through the design process.What is the challenge?Students will use materials to design and create a Newton’s Cradle. In this event, students will review what they know about the laws of motion- especially the third law. Students will have to build the frame for the device, a way to attach strings to the m
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: STEM CHALLENGES ENTIRE YEAR 60 Projects, Planning Guide, and Posters
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