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Critical thinking Common Core 8.EE.A.2 resources for homeschool

STEM Space Lander Math & Engineering Activity (Printed & Digital)

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Space Lander STEM ChallengeThis STEM activity is one of our favorite engineering design challenges! The combination of marshmallows (or ping pong balls) and aliens makes this a winning STEM challenge! In the Space Lander Challenge, student teams build a lander using the engineering design process to keep two marshmallow "aliens" or "astronauts" inside a cup as it is dropped from various heights. Using straws, index cards, and mini marshmallows or cotton balls, students apply concepts of shock ab

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Math, Science

Grades:

5th - 10th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Centers

CCSS:

6.G.A.1

, 6.G.A.2

, 6.G.A.3

, 6.G.A.4

, 7.G.B.4

...

NGSS:

MS-ETS1-2

, 3-5-ETS1-3

, MS-ETS1-4

, 3-5-ETS1-1

, MS-ETS1-1

...

Also included in: Space STEM Starter Challenges MEGA Bundle: Middle School

STEM Space Rover Engineering Challenge (Pi Day)

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Vivify STEM

Space Rover STEM ChallengeThis rover STEM challenge is a perfect way to celebrate the Mars Perseverance rover landing, Pi Day on March 14th, or for a space-themed engineering design challenge. Activity: Students will build a rubberband-powered rover to complete an exciting mission. They will then practice using Pi to analyze their design with imaginative math extension questions. This hands-on activity is an engaging design challenge that allows students to work in teams, apply the engineering d

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Holidays/Seasonal, Math

Grades:

6th - 11th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Centers

CCSS:

6.G.A.1

, 7.G.B.4

, 7.G.B.5

, 7.G.B.6

, 6.EE.C.9