Stem challenge

Each year, I teach a simple machines unit. Each year, I try to figure out ways to integrate STEM ideas into the mix. This year, I wanted to find ways to engage my learners right away. Sometimes the simplest thing to do is grab simple items to create the perfect STEM project! The best part...you just need 4 simple supplies or less for the each challenge. The first challenge is to create a way to get the cup of cubes to the top of the table. This is all I gave them: Toilet paper tubes, a cup…

The Saving Sam STEM challenge is a delightful and educational activity designed to foster teamwork, problem-solving, and critical thinking among students. Traditionally, this challenge uses a gummy worm (Sam) and life savers candy to create an engaging scenario. However, we propose a twist by us

These are free STEM activities for kids that are so much fun! They use super simple and cheap materials that are easy to find. These diy stem projects and challenges are also low-prep!

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Students choose different ways to create the longest paper chain out of one sheet of construction paper in this easy to prep and complete STEM Challenge.

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

Discover some fascinating, no prep, STEM activities and challenges you can do with your students using paper! Engineering, math and science.

30+ engineering STEM challenges with simple materials. Kids can tinker with bridges, catapults, boats, and more using recycled and inexpensive materials.

Can you make a bridge that reaches across the water? All you need for this Bridge Building STEM activity is plastic building blocks and a sheet of construction paper. Create a goal with your child's play as they learn through trial and error and problem solving with this hands-on STEM challenge.

Kids will love this Straw Houses STEM Challenge! All you need is straws, pipe cleaners, and scissors. Fun and engaging!

Red Cup STEM Challenge for Kids - these simple STEM challenges are perfect for kids of all ages and use things like red cups that you already have at home. Tons of fun with science, tech, engineering and math from Kids Activities Blog!

March / St. Patrick's Day STEM There are 3 Saint Patrick's Day STEM Challenges in this pack. Each STEM Challenge has photo examples, a list of materials needed, prediction section, brainstorming section, trials 1, 2, & 3, final results section with drawings, and a reflection section.

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A student favorite every year! This water-based STEM Challenge will have your students inproving and adding details to their boats to create a floating and weight-carrying structure! You will love the time saved with the teacher's guide and ready-made data sheets!

This end of the year summer STEM challenge is definitely a fan-favorite. Before your students head off to their summer break, give them a memory that will have them lamenting that last bell! Working against a criteria & constraints list in groups, students must design a water slide built for speed, thrills, and safety.

Challenge your kids to build the best marble maze in this open-ended paper plate maze STEM challenge! Kids will have a blast!

Here is an amazing list of clever, unique and simple set up STEM challenges and lesson plans from other teachers.

Fun and easy Easter STEM Challenges, build a zip wire for an egg, a toothpick tower, catapult, weigh and measure and lots more.

Creativity Challenges and STEM: Get a free STEAM Challenge to help develop student creativity! Did you know that our creativity tends to decline as we get older?One way to combat this problem is… More

Easy STEM challenge that only requires an index card (or small piece of paper) and scissors! Can you fit through an index card? This science trick will amaze your kids! The question of "how do you cut an index card into a necklace" is answered too!