Grade 5 stem challenges

FREEBIE ALERT!!! Need an engaging yet low prep STEM Challenge? Look no further than The Great Chain Race STEM Challenge!!! The best activities are short, simple and effective! This STEM Challenge is amazing and perfect for any grade level! #stem #stemchallenge #stemeducation #STEM # STEMlearning #mathisfun #mathchick

These 20 Engineering STEM Challenges are great because they use simple materials you probably have at home already.. and they are fun!

Here’s a fun STEM challenge, and the materials couldn’t be simpler! Challenge kids to build the longest possible paper chain with just one sheet of paper and tape. That’s it! This math activity will appeal to a wise range of ages. I’d recommend it for kids age 5 to 10. If they can safely cut […]

STEM Challenges that are LOW PREP, yes please! Read all about how you can set these up in your classroom in this blog post from Samantha Henry @mrshenryinfirst

A few days ago I was putting together some containers of STEM materials, using straws for the challenge, and heard a student say this: "I see straws in those bins. We use a lot of straws!" Yes, we do! In fact, we use so many straws for challenges that I asked for straws to

The following is a guest post from Dr. Jacie Maslyk . Your makerspace or STEM studio might not be getting a lot of use this year. With social distancing and facial coverings in place, it may feel like a challenge to get students collaborating. We can still offer students a variety of STEM chall

Looking for a free STEM activity for the elementary classroom? Teachers are loving STEM because it's fun, hands-on, and engaging. The challenges are great for team building. This challenge is free and easy to implement. Great for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders. I usually use this challenge for back to school stem, but it can be done at any time. Students will have a great time working together to discuss, design, build, and reflect.

How do you build community in your classroom? Have you tackled STEM Challenges yet? How do you prepare your students for the fabulous collaboration that can occur when they work in groups to solve …

Get a free printable list of 25 fifth grade stem challenges, like building a plastic straw raft, designing a newspaper shoe, or creating a new paperclip. #teaching #teacher #fifthgrade #STEM #stemchallenges #printables

Awesome STEM projects for kids including hands-on science, technology, engineering and math ideas. Fun STEM activities for all ages!