Kindergarten Valentine&#x27;s Day engineering laboratories

Preschoolers and Sunshine

NGSS:

K-2-ETS1-3

Also included in: Heart Rate And Exercise Science And STEM | Multi Grade Bundle | Valentine's Day

Candy Heart Science Activity

Created by

This science activity is perfect for Valentines Day. It is quick, easy and your students will absolutely love it! All you need candy hearts, 3 cups (soda, vinegar, and water). The scientific question of this science experiment is simple: "What will happen to candy hearts when they are soaked in each solution?"

Subjects:

Measurement, Science, Valentine's Day

Grades:

PreK - 1st

Types:

Holidays/Seasonal, Science, Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day Candy Science Experiment

Created by

Primary Paradise

Everyone loves science and everyone loves candy! This experiment combines both! Students will do experiments to see if candy dissolves in water or different liquids. Check out this 30 second video to see this experiment in action! There are three versions: Version 1: Students will test if candy hearts and chocolate candies dissolve in cold or hot water. Version 2: Students will test to see if there is a difference in how candy hearts dissolve in hot water, cold water, soda, and juice. Versi

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 2nd

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Printables

Also included in: Valentine's Day STEM & Science with Candy Hearts

Crater Catapults and Moon Science STEM

Created by

Vivify STEM

Launch into a deep study of space rocks, the lunar surface, and craters that is sure to leave a lasting impact! In this comprehensive lesson, students use what they learn about meteors and craters to build a catapult that launches “research equipment” into craters. Worksheets are included to guide students through the engineering design process. Then, students create their own satellite with craters like our own Moon. Explanations of the types of craters, crater parts, most famous Earth craters,

Subjects:

Astronomy, Engineering, Science

Grades:

K - 8th

Types:

Astronomy, Engineering, Science

Also included in: Space STEM Starter Challenges MEGA Bundle: Elementary Grades

Straw Rocket STEM Challenge (Forces & Motion)

Created by

Vivify STEM

** For 4th-10th grade Straw Rockets activity, see our product here**Rockets are always a student favorite! This STEM challenge pack includes a paper straw rocket activity, straw rocket engineering design challenge using a Pitsco launcher, student handouts, and extension problems on variable testing and test result comparison. Click here for an editable STEM journal to use with distance learning, including digital and printable versions.Topics covered in rocketry STEM challenge: Forces & moti

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 3rd

Types:

CCSS:

...

Also included in: Space STEM Starter Challenges MEGA Bundle: Elementary Grades

Balloon Towers ~ Monthly School-wide Science Challenge ~ STEM

Created by

Get ready for some engaging STEM challenges for your school (or even for your own classroom)! Can your classroom create the tallest free-standing balloon tower? This is a school-wide monthly challenge activity that I have developed for my own building. Each classroom will receive the materials needed to complete the challenge and classrooms will post their results in a central location. Teachers are able to extend the activity if they choose! I found the supplies at the local dollar store.

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 5th

Types:

Engineering, Other (Science), Science

Also included in: Bundle Pack of 9 Monthly School-Wide STEM Challenges! Set #3

STEAM / STEM : The Complete Pack {Journal, Centers, Jobs and More!}

Created by

Christina Dillon

Using the Next Generation Science Standards in your classroom? Just need a Science update? This is the perfect packet for you! This COMPLETE pack includes everything you need to begin teaching using STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) or STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) in your classroom. Includes: STEAM or STEM Journal Covers (Color or Black & White) Journal Pages for Each Step of the Engineering Design Process (Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, Improve) plu

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 5th

Types:

Engineering, General Science, Science

Scientific Method Worksheet

Created by

The Creative Mermaid

This scientific method worksheet was created so that students can write down parts of their ideas as well as their results.______________________________________________________DID YOU KNOW?!?If you purchase any product and leave feedback you will earn TPT credits and can purchase more things for free! (I just discovered this and was amazed!)

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 12th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Laboratory

Dissolving Peeps ~ Monthly School-wide Science Challenge ~ STEM

Created by

Can your group choose the liquid that will dissolve the peep in the fastest amount of time? This is a school-wide monthly challenge activity that I have developed for my own building. Each classroom will receive the materials needed to complete the challenge and classrooms will post their results in a central location. The classroom that dissolves the peep the most at my school wins a science gift basket. Teachers are able to extend the activity if they choose! We have classrooms divide kid

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 5th

Types:

Also included in: Bundle Pack of 9 Monthly School-Wide STEM Challenges! Set #1

Marshmallow Structures ~ Monthly School-wide Science Challenge ~ STEM

Created by

What is the tallest structure your classroom groups can make using holiday marshmallows and spaghetti noodles? This is a school-wide monthly challenge activity that I have developed for my own building. Each classroom will receive the materials needed to complete the challenge and classrooms will post their results in a central location. The classroom that has the tallest free-standing structure using holiday marshmallows and spaghetti noodles wins a science goodie bag of items. Teachers are

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 5th

Types:

Purposeful Teaching Tools

Also included in: Bundle Pack of 9 Monthly School-Wide STEM Challenges! Set #2

STEM Design Thinking Recording Sheets with D&C Icons {STEM / STEAM}

Created by

This product is a perfect tool for students to use to record their thinking during STEM / STEAM activities in your Depth and Complexity using class. If you are already doing various STEM/STEAM activities (or plan to), these recording sheets will be a great resource to use as you guide your students in the engineering and design thinking process using Depth and Complexity Icons! Use these D&C STEM Recording Sheets before, during, and after each of your Design Thinking or Design Challenges

Subjects:

Engineering, Physical Science, Science

Grades:

K - 7th

Types:

Laboratory, GATE, Centers

Candy Heart Science {A Valentine's Day Science Experiment}

Created by

Literacy and Lattes

This science lab is quick, easy and perfect for the Valentine's Day season! You need candy hearts, 4 cups, baking soda, vinegar, salt and water. The question is simple: What will happen to candy hearts when they are soaked in each solution: water; salt water; baking soda and water and vinegar? This product includes a two sided student booklet with a place to make a hypothesis, document and summarize results. PLUS my candy heart taste test as a bonus! A great way to keep students learning

Subjects:

General Science, Science, Valentine's Day

Grades:

K - 2nd

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Printables

Also included in: Candy Science: A Growing Bundle of Science Experiments

Plastic Egg Launchers ~ Monthly School-wide Science Challenge ~ STEM

Created by

How far can your class launch plastic eggs on average using student-made launchers? This is a school-wide monthly challenge activity that I have developed for my own building. Each classroom will receive the materials needed to complete the challenge and classrooms will post their results in a central location. The classroom that has the longest average launch at my school wins a science goodie bag of items. Teachers are able to extend the activity if they choose! I found the plastic eggs a

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 5th

Types:

Engineering, Physics, Problem Solving

Also included in: Bundle Pack of 9 Monthly School-Wide STEM Challenges! Set #2

250 STEM Labs - 5 books in 1 - stem challenges physics projects experiments

Created by

MediaStream Press

PREVIEW AVAILABLE!LIKE WHAT YOU SEE? CHECK OUT OTHER STEM RESOURCES IN MY SHOP!Want to never have to buy another collection of STEM ideas? This set has all you'll ever need. It's all 5 of my STEM Labs books with 50 projects in each! Get this money-saving bundle for your whole school! Recommended for grades K to 6 and up! These projects really focus on the engineering and design process. They don't have pictures of what you're supposed to build or recipes to follow to do a complete activity. The

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 12th

Types:

STEM Engineering Challenge Pack ~ Engineering with Eggs ~ Set of 5 Challenges

Created by

Back to School, Engineering, Science

What teacher doesn't love to use themes in the classroom? As a STEM coordinator, I am always looking for creative ways for teachers to integrate STEM engineering and design challenges into their classroom activities. I decided to work on creating STEM Engineering Challenge Packs for some themes. This STEM Challenge Pack is focused on keeping those eggs from breaking! There are three challenges included in this pack: Egg Catcher Challenge Egg Strength Challenge Egg Bucket Tower Challenge Egg

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 5th

Types:

Basic Principles, Engineering, General Science

Water Drops on a Penny Introduction Science Process Experiment K-2, 2 levels

Created by

Scienceisfun

Water Drops on a Penny Introduction Science Process Experiment 2 levels of a worksheet are included: For younger grades: do just the 1st page. Older grades will be able to do the 1st and 2nd pages OR do the 1st and 4th and 5th pages. Several options for inquiry here! Check out these other SCIENCE INQUIRY activities! Scientific Method Inquiry Challenge-save a gummy worm w/ simple materials Surface Tension Science Inquiry experiment: float a paper clip scientific method Surface tension Scien

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 2nd

Types:

Growing Gummy Bears ~ Monthly School-wide Science Challenge ~ STEM

Created by

Can your group choose the liquid that will grow the gummy bear the most in a three day period? This is a school-wide monthly challenge activity that I have developed for my own building. Each classroom will receive the materials needed to complete the challenge and classrooms will post their results in a central location. The classroom that grows the gummy bear the most at my school wins a giant gummy bear. Teachers are able to extend the activity if they choose! We have classrooms divide k

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 5th

Types:

Also included in: Bundle Pack of 9 Monthly School-Wide STEM Challenges! Set #2

Hundred Cup Towers ~ Monthly School-wide Science Challenge ~ STEM

Created by

What is the tallest tower, on average, your classroom groups can make using exactly 100 cups? This is a school-wide monthly challenge activity that I have developed for my own building. Each classroom will receive the materials needed to complete the challenge and classrooms will post their results in a central location. The classroom that has the tallest tower average at my school wins a science goodie bag of items. Teachers are able to extend the activity if they choose! I found the suppl

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 5th

Types:

Arts & Music, Engineering, Science

Also included in: Bundle Pack of 9 Monthly School-Wide STEM Challenges! Set #2

STEM / STEAM Posters

Created by

Kelli Staggs

These posters are the perfect addition to any STEM or STEAM classroom! Featuring Melonheadz clipart, each letter includes an appropriately themed kid and will serve as a great visual reminder of each STEM/STEAM strand for your littles.

Subjects:

Grades:

PreK - 5th

Types:

Laboratory, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

STEM Design Cycle ~ FREE Graphic Organizer

Created by

Let me start by saying that we use the design cycle on a daily basis in all content areas. I make the graphic organizer poster-sized and it hangs up in our classroom all of the time. We use post-it notes to show our thinking and where we are in the cycle at any given moment! Students also have their own copies of the design cycle organizer to use during our STEM challenges and other STEM activities. Learning how to use the design cycle is a process for the students, let them find their way

Subjects:

Assessment, Laboratory, Graphic Organizers

Grades:

K - 8th

Types:

Motion, Push, Pull, Gravity Science Pack

Created by

The Blue Brain Teacher

This 5 lesson unit is perfect for teaching K-2 about Motion, Push, Pull and GravityLesson 1: How do objects move?Lesson 2: What force is it? Is it push or pull?Lesson 3: Introducing GravityLesson 4 & 5: Designing toysIncluded Are:PostersAnchor ChartWord WallSix Motion InvestigationsMarble Motion Track Planning SheetNoticing Motion Around Me WorksheetPush or Pull SortIf There Was No Gravity -- ClassbookToy Design SheetThe unit and lessons are written in the Torrance Incubation Model format wh

Subjects:

Engineering, Physical Science, Science

Grades:

PreK - 1st

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Word Walls

Also included in: Primary Science Bundle

Football/Superbowl STEM Challenge

Created by

CoLABoratory - Imagineers At Work

Looking for an engaging way to celebrate the Super Bowl and/or football season? Learners will construct their own field goal post out of basic materials. They will then create a paper football to test it! Use the Google Slides to help guide you and your students through the STEM challenge! Google Slideshow includes football timer with music, video on how to make a paper football, etc. Don't forget to grab the free STEM Notebook paper from my store to accompany the challenge!

Subjects:

Engineering, Holidays/Seasonal, Math

Grades:

K - 5th

Types: