Steam challenges

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

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

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

For the month of October, we will be sharing a daily low-prep STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) activity. You and your kiddos are going to love all of the low-prep STEAM activities that we have in store at OurFamilyCode! #daysofSTEAM #31dayschallenge #STEAMactivitiesforkids #monthofSTEAM #scienceforkids #engineeringforkids #technologyforkids #artforkids #mathforkids #lowprepSTEAM #5minuteSTEAM #STEAM #STEM

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…

Free #STEM lesson plan helps educators plan for the 2023 Science Buddies Engineering Challenge with middle school students. #scienceteacher #PingPongPickupChallenge #ScienceBuddiesEngineeringChallenge #engineeringchallenge #STEMactivity #homeschool #afterschool #scienceclass #STEMchallenge #STEMlesson #lessonplan #middleschool #middleschoolSTEM

Inspiring young minds doesn't have to be such a struggle.These STEAM project ideas have been tested and tried by kids all over the world to boost creativity

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

New year, new thoughts, new ideas, and new resources! I love the feeling of the freshness of a new year, don't you? Are you ready to try a few new things? How about 21 new ideas in STEM? This list features some ideas for changing your STEM class, adding some new things to class, and

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!

A perfect activity for encouraging temwork in the STEM lab or a regular classroom. All you need is string and a little imagination!

STEM Safari: Over 60 STEM challenges for elementary!

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.

Do you have craft sticks hanging around? Check out these 14 fun STEM activities with craft sticks to try with the kids. They are simple and loads of fun!

STEAM Challenge: Build a structure you can balance on one finger (or on your nose!)

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

Hurricane STEM Challenge: Teach students about hurricanes in a hands-on way with STEM! This challenge was created to help my third graders better understand hurricanes and the impact that they have around the world. Students tacked this problem by taking on the role of an engineer designing a hurricane proof house. #stemchallenges #stemactivities #hurricaneactivity

Choose from 58 fun STEAM art projects and activities for kids to explore art while learning science, technology, engineering, and math, too!

I have put together 50+ arts, crafts and activities to do with kids at home. Perfect for summer or even in the middle of a long winter. So many fun craft ideas for kids. I have been slowly putting together a list of arts, crafts and activities to do with kids at home. Some of these could totally be done outside or for a break from the hot days of summer or even during the long days of winter. Either way, so many great and fun options for all sorts of different ages. I have included a few…

The best beginning of the year STEM challenges: 1.) Help students get to know one another. 2.) They allow students to practice procedures. 3.) They are incredibly fun! Name building and name tag challenges check all of those boxes. #stemchallenge