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Pumpkin Stand October Halloween STEM Activity

Rated 4.88 out of 5, based on 531 reviews
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Grade Levels
2nd - 5th, Homeschool
Resource Type
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Pages
9 pages
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What educators are saying

My students had so much fun crafting their stands to hold up the pumpkin! Will definitely use this again next year.
Just buy the bundle!!! This is well done, easy to implement this resource when teaching STEM to students across grade levels. Came back and bought the bundle, or maybe more bundles.
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Description

KEEP YOUR CLASSROOM FUN AND ENGAGE STUDENTS WITH PUMPKIN STEM CHALLENGE!

Make learning fun with this fall-themed STEM activity in which students design and create a stand to support a pumpkin!

The STEM Process:

Students plan, design, and execute their own ideas. After they have completed their activity, there is time for reflection on what worked and what didn't.

Aligns with the NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards).

Includes:

  • Teacher and Student Instructions
  • Student Planning Pages
  • Student Reflection Pages
  • STEM Journal
  • NGSS Standards
  • Easel Activity Version for Google Classroom

Material List:

  • small pumpkins
  • straws
  • scissors
  • tape

What teachers are saying about this STEM Challenge!

"My students absolutely loved this activity! They were very engaged, and it was very simple to get the materials prepared quickly."

"I teach 4th grade LS. I recently purchased this to work with my 5th grade LS partner when we take our kids to our bi-weekly farm trip. Our kids loved it!!!! This activity really got the kids engaged, and it was awesome seeing them work together so well."

"This is a great STEM project! The kids loved it, and I appreciated the few materials needed. Thank you!"

"My students LOVED this challenge! Thank you for making it easy to implement within the classroom!"

Amazing resource for STEM club, STEM teachers, Librarians, Makerspaces, and Elementary Teachers who want to create a hands-on educational environment in their classroom!

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9 pages
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Standards

to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).
NGSSK-2-ETS1-2
Develop a simple sketch, drawing, or physical model to illustrate how the shape of an object helps it function as needed to solve a given problem.
NGSSK-2-ETS1-3
Analyze data from tests of two objects designed to solve the same problem to compare the strengths and weaknesses of how each performs.
NGSSK-2-ETS1-1
Ask questions, make observations, and gather information about a situation people want to change to define a simple problem that can be solved through the development of a new or improved object or tool.
NGSS3-5-ETS1-3
Plan and carry out fair tests in which variables are controlled and failure points are considered to identify aspects of a model or prototype that can be improved.
NGSS3-5-ETS1-1
Define a simple design problem reflecting a need or a want that includes specified criteria for success and constraints on materials, time, or cost.

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