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Halloween STEM Activities | Fall STEM Activities for October | Halloween Science
Halloween STEM Activities will keep your kids engaged in brain-busting work disguised as fun!This bundle includes the following 6 Halloween STEM activities:⭐ Bone Bridge® STEM Challenge Activity ⭐ Creature Catcher STEM Challenge Activity ⭐ Ghosts in the Graveyard STEM Challenge Activity ⭐ Treat Toss STEM Challenge Activity ⭐ Wings Wanted STEM Challenge Activity⭐ Halloween STEM Improv Activity (336 possible combinations!)The basic idea: In the 5 Halloween STEM Challenge Activities, students
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
...
LEGO Challenge Task Cards {Great for STEM or fun building!}
I am really excited to show you some cute, older-kid friendly LEGO Challenge Task Cards! These are bright, colorful, and can appeal to older students without looking too primary. Don’t’ have LEGOs? That’s okay! These can be used for any building materials you may have—unifix cubes, plastic Flake Discs (Amazon), Bunchems (Amazon or Target), Wiki Stix, pipe cleaners, play-dough, etc. Get those kids engineering and manipulating. They work great as an independent station for special education, a STE
Grades:
PreK - 8th
Types:
STEM Oil Spill Challenge - Earth Day STEM Activity
Oil Spill STEM Activity - Great for Earth Day! Learn about the effects of an oil spill on the environment through a hands-on engineering challenge! The goal of this challenge is to clean up all of the oil from the feathers and from the water in the time provided. Students will work in teams to devise a plan to get the oil spill cleaned up in a specified time of work. Distance learning update: Activity has been updated to accommodate distance learning including instructions on creating a material
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 9th
Types:
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 5-ESS3-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ESS3-3
...
Also included in: Year-Round STEM Engineering Challenges Bundle (Middle School STEM)
STEM Catapult Math & Engineering Activity (Angles and Ratios)
Take the classic STEM challenge to the next level with design optimization and math connections! This STEM catapult challenge involves engineering, geometry, ratios, critical thinking, and teamwork in an engaging activity your students will love! Using the engineering design process along with math skills, teams of students will build two catapult designs from common materials. Each team will then test at three stations: Distance, Accuracy, and Power. Included are follow-up math problems for enh
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 11th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
...
Also included in: Middle School Distance Learning: Digital STEM Activity Bundle
Christmas STEM Activities and Winter STEM Activities Bundle
Looking for fun Christmas or winter activities that incorporate science, technology, engineering, and/or math? Christmas-Winter STEM / STEAM Challenges sure to engage with brain-busting work disguised as fun!Christmas and Winter STEM Challenge Activities Overview: Students work in partners or groups against criteria & constraints lists to design and build Winter or Christmas-themed devices. Modification suggestions are included to make these challenges engaging and productive for students i
Grades:
2nd - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
...
Engineering Design Process - Digital Breakout Escape Room for STEM
Do you want to introduce or review the engineering design process in an engaging and fun way? This digital breakout activity, similar to an escape room but without the need for physical locks, does just that! Students do not need any prior knowledge about engineering or the EDP to do this breakout, though it can be used as a review. In this resource, students will:Learn about the engineering design process (5 slides of informational text)Solve 6 digital puzzles related to the EDP (a variety of p
Grades:
4th - 8th
Types:
Fall STEM Activities - Apple STEM Challenges
These Back to School STEM challenge activities are a great way to build community, establish procedures, and get to know how your kids tick! Plus, they’re a great intro to forces and interactions and Newton’s three laws of motion.You want to start the school year with something that's fun, but not fluff......something different...something that fires up creativity & critical thinking...something that gets kids collaborating and communicating...something that allows you to learn a ton about y
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
...
Bundle: STEM Family Night Planning Guide, Activity Instructions
STEM Family Night Planning Guide + Bonus Stations Bundle! Host a STEM or STEAM Family Night to generate excitement for STEM through hands-on activities and engage the whole school in the benefits of STEM learning!This all-inclusive planning guide has everything you need to host a successful STEM Family Night! The guide was created after experience hosting several successful Family Nights with over 350 participants. The activities have been vetted by math and science teachers for both elementary
Subjects:
Grades:
K - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
...
STEM Activity Pi Day ➡️ Packaging Engineer Career Exploration Math Challenge ⭕
A STEM activity with a career focus that is great for Pi Day or any time! In this hands-on math challenge, students will be packaging engineers for the day as they determine the best arrangement for a set of circles in the various packages! This 2D STEM challenge is a scaled-down, paper version of what real packaging engineers must accomplish with 3D objects and products. This activity ties in well to Pi Day because the objects are all circles! In a 3D version, these objects could be something l
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 12th
Thanksgiving STEM Activities | Fall STEM Challenges for November
These Thanksgiving STEM activities will keep your students engaged right up until the November break as they design and build devices to help the Wampanoag and/or Pilgrims meet their needs for transportation, shelter, food, and more. Modification suggestions are included to make these challenges engaging and productive for students in grades 2 - 8.This bundle includes 5 Thanksgiving activities at a steep discount! Note: Though the Pumpkin Picker and Corn Cultivator challenges could be interchang
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
...
STEM Sailboat Challenge Math & Engineering Activity
STEM Sailboat Engineering Activity Description Updated to include an editable STEM journals, instructional video, and teacher slides!The Sailboat STEM activity is a great way to incorporate the engineering design process into your classroom or afterschool program! Many are familiar with the boat buoyancy challenge, and this takes it one step further by adding a sail! Now students must build a boat to hold a specific weight as well as incorporate aerodynamic principals to make it move. This hands
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 10th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-PS2-2
...
Also included in: Middle School Distance Learning: Digital STEM Activity Bundle
Low Prep STEM Activities and Challenges 10 Engineering Design Process Projects
Low prep STEM activities that are highly engaging and follow the engineering design process! I've made it my mission to produce easy-to-implement and accessible challenges that have meaningful connections to STEM concepts as well as tie in with real world STEM careers.This bundle contains ⭐ 10 STEM challenges ⭐ you can do with readily available materials (low-cost and easy to prep). These are wonderful for team-building and can be used with a wide grade range. These can be used in the classroom,
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 8th
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
...
EDP Engineering Design Process Posters and Worksheet | STEM
Inside you will find three different versions of posters for the engineering design process. There are also two worksheets that students can use while completing EDP challenges. These can be used to hang in your science classroom! Includes:1 PDF FileProcesses:ASKIMAGINEPLANCREATEIMPROVE
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Grades:
PreK - 8th
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STEM Activity Hoop Glider Challenge (Variable Testing)
Hoop Glider STEM Activity with Digital & Printed Journal and Teacher Slides! The hoop glider STEM activity includes building a glider made from straw, tape, and index cards or paper to travel the farthest distance. Different activity versions are provided to accommodate student ability and time constraints. Topics Covered: Scientific Method through Variable TestingSTEM Career: Aerospace EngineeringEngineering Design ProcessForces of FlightRatiosThis hands-on activity shows students how to op
Subjects:
Grades:
1st - 10th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, 3-LS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
...
Also included in: Year-Round STEM Activity Bundle (Elementary STEM)
Save the Bees! Pollinator Hotel STEM Challenge
Save the bees with this pollinator hotel STEM Challenge! This is a great Earth Day activity! Activity Overview: Two types of solitary bees, mason and leaf cutter bees, are in search of a new home. They need a safe place to lay eggs. These eggs will turn into baby bees that will pollinate flowers and produce more delicious fruit! First, you will learn about pollinators and the needs of our bee friends. Then design and build a pollinator hotel to provide shelter and a place for bees to lay eggs.Th
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
...
Also included in: Year-Round STEM Engineering Challenges Bundle (Middle School STEM)
Valentine's Day Frog Delivery STEM Challenge
Your students will create origami jumping frogs then use the engineering design process to create a candy holder for the frog to deliver a Valentine's Day message! This fun, hands-on activity combines fine motor skills, teamwork, and critical thinking. The included student handouts will walk them through the engineering design process to complete the challenge. Math extension questions on ratios and surface area are also provided. Materials List: Construction paperConversation heart candyScissor
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
...
Also included in: Year-Round STEM Activity Bundle (Elementary STEM)
Brain Safety STEM Challenge: Design a Football Helmet
Brain Safety STEM Activity: Design a safer football helmet! It’s football season. But wait, more and more players are getting concussions and hurting their brains! What keeps a football player’s brain safe? Your mission is to design and build a football helmet that protects a player's skull from cracking! This hands-on activity is an engaging design challenge that allows students to work in teams (or individually), apply the engineering design process, and connect math and science topics to real
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 9th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
...
Also included in: Math, Sports & Engineering Activity Bundle: Ratios and Proportions
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:
Use Insulators to Design a Thermos or Ice Chest to Minimize Energy Transfer
Students will use Design Thinking and STEM Engineering skills to design and test a prototype of a device to minimize thermal energy transfer. Students will make a thermos to keep something warm and a mini-ice chest to keep an ice cube from melting. Students will use what they know about insulators and conductors and heat transfer to design devices that they will test using controls. ❄️☀️Design a Thermos/Design an Ice Chest ❄️❄️☀️♨️ includes:Two labs (engineering challenges)Follow-up pagesAn asse
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-PS3-3
LEGO Block STEM BIN Challenge Cards for Maker Space
Lego blocks are a staple of any school space! These cards will help inspire your students to build something unique and imaginative these standard building blocks. No need to be able to read, each card comes with an image to demonstrate the build visually!__________________________________________________________These Lego Block challenge cards are fantastic for a fast design challenge. The perfect addition to any maker space, these are great to add to STEM bins for early finishers. They are des
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Grades:
PreK - 9th
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Also included in: STEM Challenge Cards BUNDLE
Valentine STEM Activities - 5 Valentine's Day STEM Challenges - February STEM
Looking for the perfect February Valentine's STEM activities that students will love but are more than just crafts? These 5 Valentine’s STEM Challenge activities engage your students in brain-busting work disguised as fun! ❤️ Valentine's STEM Activities Overview ❤️ Students work in partners or groups against criteria & constraints lists to design and build Valentine’s Day themed objects. Modification suggestions are included to make these challenges engaging and productive for students in g
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2nd - 8th
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Magnetic Blocks STEM BIN Challenge Cards for Maker Space
These Magnetic Blocks are sometimes called Magformers, and they are an extremely simple and incredibly popular addition to any maker space. Because they can quickly and easily attach to each other, students are able to jump right in and start building with confidence! Even those who may struggle with fine motor skills find success with these manipulatives!To use these inspiration cards, there is absolutely no need to be able to read. Each card comes with an image to demonstrate the build visuall
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Grades:
PreK - 9th
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Also included in: STEM Challenge Cards BUNDLE #2
Halloween STEM Challenge Bundle - Paperless Version
Halloween STEM Challenges from Bone Bridge® STEM Challenges will keep your kids engaged in brain-busting work disguised as fun during otherwise distracting holiday!The basic premise: Students work in partners or groups against criteria & constraints lists to design and build Halloween-themed devices (and each challenge can also be related to a non-Halloween theme if your school doesn't allow holiday activities). Modification suggestions are included to make these challenges engaging and pro
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Grades:
2nd - 8th
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Winter STEM Challenge Calendar: Fun with Math, Science, and Engineering
Our favorite Christmas STEM - science, engineering, and math challenges! These Winter STEM activities (appropriate for the Northern Hemisphere) are straightforward and accessible to students of all levels with little or no supplies needed. Get them up, outside, and exploring the world! Students will pop frozen bubbles, make fake snow, build a catapult, create a wrapping paper bridge, and much more!The daily activities will incorporate math concepts, scientific thinking, critical thinking, commu
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2nd - 8th
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Also included in: Year-Round STEM Activity Calendar Bundle
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