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45 EASY STEM ACTIVITIES for STEM Sub Plans, Centers, Warm-Ups & Early Finishers
Looking for easy STEM activities to implement in your classroom? Quick Build STEM Activities are the perfect addition to any elementary or middle school classroom! If you're limited on time, you'll love using these simple STEM activities in centers, makerspaces, choice boards, easy STEM sub plans and more!A quick build in STEM is like a quick write in ELA: Students will not go all the way through the engineering design process; instead, they will choose a challenge and quickly “draft” a design t
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Paper Airplane STEM Activity Project Template Challenge Low Prep Sub Plans
This is the PAPER AIRPLANE STEM ACTIVITY you are looking for! The paper airplane STEM challenge is a fun, hands-on, and EASY to implement force and motion exploration that uses paper. This is the challenge for you. ✅This activity can be used with ANY grade (students will need to be able to fold and crease paper). It's an excellent fine motor skills activity and always produces surprising results. If you are learning about force and motion or measurement, this challenge is perfect for you!✅ What
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
...
Summer STEM | End of Year STEM Activities | STEM Camp Challenges | Easy Supplies
Summer STEM Activities for the End of the Year, Summer School or Summer Camp!These summer STEM activities are the perfect end of the year STEM Challenges to keep your students engaged through the very last day of school!Reinvigorate students with STEM! Are your students tired and easily distracted at the end of the year? STEM is interactive and encourages creativity. STEM will grab their attention and keep it!The basic idea: Students work in partners or groups against criteria & constraints
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
...
Summer STEM Activity or End of the Year STEM Activity - Drippin' Dash Challenge
This summer STEM activity is the perfect end of year STEM Challenge to keep your students engaged through the very last day of school!The basic idea: Individually or in partners/groups, students will design and build a water scoop purpose-built for volume and stability to be used in a relay race: The Drippin’ Dash. - If students work in groups, it is recommended that they make at least two designs so they have a back up available if one fails during the race.Note: This is the printable version.
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
...
Digital STEM Activity Building Brick Challenges for Summer
You don't need any building bricks for these digital design challenges (though your students can build a physical model if you do have them available). Not only are these satisfying to build digitally, your students will hone a variety of tech skills while completing colorful and fun designs. CONTENTS10 Standard Building Brick Challenges (choose from outline included or advanced, NO outline included). This set has a summer theme.4 Bonus Building Challenges (advanced design, symmetry design, free
Grades:
2nd - 6th
Types:
Also included in: Digital STEM - Building Brick Challenges for all Seasons
STEM Challenges Bundle ⭐ 12 STEM Activities ⭐ Science, Tech, Engineering, Math
STEM Challenges Bundle: 12 STEM Activities (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math):STEM activities and challenges are great for developing critical-thinking, teamwork, design, analysis, innovation, and other skills important for young scientists, mathematicians, engineers and all other students as well. These activities have been carefully selected because their concepts align with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).STEM activities of this nature inspired me to become an engineer, an
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Grades:
2nd - 9th
Types:
Egg Drop STEM Activity - End of Year STEM Challenge
Are you looking for an end of year STEM challenge that's always a crowd pleaser? This classic STEM challenge appeals to kids of all ages, and is an excellent way to explore force and motion, drag, and iterative design and testing. Will the eggs break or survive the drop in a device created by your students? If you have thought about trying a STEM challenge but weren't sure where to start, this is a great challenge to start with. What materials will I need?Use a variety of easy-to-find materials
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
STEM Activities Low Prep Challenges STEM Task Cards Fall Winter Spring Summer
Get ready for easy to implement low prep STEM activities for fall, winter, spring and summer.This is a MEGA BUNDLE of the following seasonal STEM resources: Fall STEMWinter STEMSpring STEMSummer STEMYou will receive 12 main STEM challenges (3 for each season) plus over 20 additional task card challenges! These activities are highly engaging and appropriate for a wide range of grades.Please see each individual file linked above for a more thorough preview.✅ Fall STEM ✅Fall STEM activities include
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Electrical Circuits - Digital Breakout for Middle School
This digital breakout activity, similar to an escape room but without the need for physical locks, is all about electric circuits! Students do not need any prior knowledge about circuits to do this breakout, though you can also use it as a review or for extra practice. In this resource, students will:Learn about circuits (7 slides of informational text), including about electricity (including behavior at the atomic level), insulators and conductors, open and closed circuits, series and parallel
Grades:
6th - 8th
Types:
STEM Activity for Force and Motion - Design a Parachute Engineering Challenge
In this force and motion STEM activity, students will design and create a parachute while following the engineering design process. This STEM challenge is appropriate for a wide range of grades, students will use simple materials like plastic bags, coffee filers, and string to create parachutes while exploring drag. ✅ What You'll Get ✅Challenge PosterDescription and teacher notes, including differentiation ideas, objectives, and background informationPhoto examples5 "Talk Like an Engineer" word
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
...
Black History Inventors Posters Set
Looking forward to reinforce your teachings in Technology or Black History Studies? Here is the Black History Inventors posters set. Excellent for Black History Month Bulletin Board or just use as an instructional element for discussion or activity generator. It will do more than just decorate.Can be used reinforce a lesson, as a review or as an introduction aid.This Product includes the following 12 inventors:Alexander Miles Dr. James E. WestDr Patricia BathElijah McCoy Granville T. Woods Geor
Grades:
PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Outdoor STEM Activity Challenge ☀️ Bubble Wand End of Year
The perfect field day or end of year STEM challenge! Best done outside and easy to implement with so many possibilities! This activity can be used with elementary through secondary students. Use materials like pipe cleaners for your youngest students, recyclables for upper grades, or you can even have students design their bubble maker as part of your 3D printing curriculum (if you have 3D printers).✅ What You'll Get ✅Challenge PosterDescription and teacher notesPhoto example5 "Talk Like an Engi
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
...
COMPLETE CRASH COURSE Engineering Series Self-Grading Quiz Google Forms Bundle
These are GOOGLE FORMS quizzes and printable PDF worksheets for 47 CRASH COURSE ENGINEERING VIDEOS. Each product includes:2 Differentiated Versions of the QuizEasy Version (With a Word Bank)Harder Version (Without a Word Bank)These quizzes can be used as a video guide to hold students accountable as they watch the video. It can also be used as a video quiz to assess student learning or as part of homework. These quizzes can be assigned to your GOOGLE CLASSROOM for DISTANCE LEARNING.The GOOGLE F
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
...
Coding Computer Technology Escape Room (Break out room Computer science)
Coding Computer Technology Escape Room - End of term fun for the whole class. No printing required! Just project the Powerpoint and off you go. Built in timers, Video clips and answer reveals after every slide. This is an educational fun immersive Superhero Escape Room’ experience. Have the students compete individually, in teams or as a whole class the choice is yours! This resource is a great team-building activity to keep your students engaged during the last few days (or week) leading u
Grades:
7th - 11th
CCSS:
Buoyancy STEM Challenge - Submersible Great for End of Year and Summer
Transform your classroom into an underwater world with this exciting STEM activity! Design and build your own submersible diver or craft that will glide gracefully between the bottom of the tank and the water's surface (sometimes called a flinker, because it neither floats nor sinks). Perfect for end-of-year festivities or outdoor exploration, this immersive experience will challenge your students to apply their creativity and critical thinking skills in a fun and engaging way. Don't miss out on
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
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STEM Challenge - Project: PLANT A GARDEN
Engage your students with this week-long STEM Challenge. Your students will be able to Explore, Elaborate, and Explain while Engaged in this REAL-WORLD challenge of designing their own vegetable garden!This is great way to promote both the scientific and engineering methods! This is a 'feel good' project. - THIS IS WHAT TEACHING SCIENCE IS ALL ABOUT!!!Your students are given a one page article concerning vegetable gardens and victory gardens during World War 2. In addition to the article, your
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Grades:
6th - 10th
Types:
End of Year STEM Activities for Summer
Looking for the perfect STEM challenges to keep your students engaged during end-of-year festivities, summer camp, or field day activities? This resource includes everything you need to help your students design, create, and innovate their way to success with three hands-on challenge. From crafting a submersible water craft or SCUBA diver to constructing a strong sand castle and creating a squirrel-proof bird feeder, your students will love putting their creativity and critical thinking skills
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
Would You Rather STEM Activity for Centers - Early Finishers | Set 2
These Would You Rather STEM questions are the perfect easy STEM activity to use in sub plans, centers or as bell ringers to shift your students minds into STEM mode and buy yourself a few minutes to prepare materials & collect your thoughts at the start of any class!This short STEM activity takes about 5 minutes and gives your students practice with critical thinking - one of the 4 C's of Engineering!Would You Rather STEM:is low prep / no preprequires no materials beyond paper & pencil (
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
Types:
Also included in: Would You Rather STEM Activity for Bell Ringers - Sub Plans - Centers
STEM UNIT-Engineering Design Process & STEM CHALLENGES
Students will learn to identify a problem with constraints and limitations, brainstorm solutions, develop a plan, implement the plan, and then evaluate on ways to improve their solution. Engineering Design Process - 6 STEM Design Challenges Bundle6 STEM Challenges:-STEM CHALLENGE #1: Design an Arch Challenge-STEM CHALLENGE #2: Design a Prosthetic for a dog or elephant-STEM CHALLENGE #3: Design a Kite Challenge-STEM CHALLENGE #4: Sorting Device Challenge-STEM CHALLENGE #5: Parachute Challenge-STE
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Flight Gr. 4-7
Students study and experience flight in this hands-on science unit.About this Resource:Exciting activities range from learning how wings, rockets and helicopters work, to building their own kites and gliders. In general, students participate in meaningful activities associated with the theme of each lesson, which are followed by related student notes. This format helps to stress process rather than concentrating on memorization of factual information. Optional activities and evaluation add furth
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Grades:
4th - 7th
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Engineering Design and STEM Challenges Rubric - NGSS (3 Rubrics)
Wanting to add Engineering Design and STEM to class, but don't know how to grade these activities? If so, this product is meant for you! This product has three separate STEM & Engineering Design Process Rubrics. Each rubric offers something different to meet your needs: whether it is levels of enginnering students can work towards mastering, a student vs. teacher assessment, criteria following the steps to the engineering design process or a focus on collaboration. These are generic enou
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
Types:
Science - Environmental Engineering - Oil Spills- PBL Unit - NGSS Aligned
This Problem-Based Learning Unit will motivate students to learn about oil because they will be able to work at their own pace, choose areas that interest them and apply their learning in a real-world situation.
Along the way they will learn to think critically, solve problems and collaborate with their peers. This is about a 3 week unit. Teachers will provide students with a "hook" to the problem based learning unit, help generate driving questions and provide students with an overview of
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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Summer STEM Activities for Building Bricks: STEM Mats
Easy STEM activities for summer! These STEM projects use mats that are SO easy to set up in your classroom. If you were thinking of trying STEM Fridays or Maker Mondays, or you need something more engaging for your early finishers than worksheets or reading, this is the resource for you. Not only will your students be working creatively to solve problems, they will be reading, writing, and using math skills. CONTENTSInstructions and sample imagesLetter you can send home to parents, caregivers,
Subjects:
Grades:
K - 4th
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
Also included in: STEM Activities and Makerspace Tasks for the Whole Year
Forces On Structures Gr. 4-7
May the force be with you! Students study and experience forces, and how they relate to simple machines and structures in this fast-paced unit. About this Resource:Students build bridges, catapults, and towers. They participate in meaningful activities associated with the theme of each lesson which are followed with related student notes. The exciting format helps to keep student interest at its highest, rather than concentrating on the memorization of factual information. Optional activities ad
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Grades:
4th - 7th
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