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

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

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.

What could possibly be a better combination than FREE and STEM?! Ok, maybe there are a few, but It’s a pretty amazing paring. I’d love to send you 2 low-prep STEM Activities for kids! E…

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!

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

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

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

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

Try these easy prep STEM challenges! Tested & teacher-approved, they’re designed by a STEM specialist to spark creativity and problem-solving in your students.

STEM activities are an easy, screen free, educational activity kids love! This build a bridge STEM challenge uses simple materials in new way.

Build a device with paper, tape, string, and paper clips to pick up a ping pong ball from a distance in this fun engineering lesson plan!

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

Did you know that our creativity tends to decline as we get older? This is a huge problem since creativity and problem solving are essential skills for STEM careers. Scientists, computer programmers, engineers, and mathematicians all need to be able to think creatively and brainstorm solutions quic

Can Kindergarteners do STEM? Yes! We’ve found it’s best to connect STEM and story using read aloud books. For this Challenge, students connect to Ricky, the Rock That Couldn't Roll by Jay Miletsky.

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

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!

Are your LEGO mad brood looking for a new creative challenge to make the most of those LEGO bricks piled everywhere? Are they bored of makin...