Stem challenges
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Are you ready for this? Brace yourselves! What would you do with ten tons of pencils you don't need? We built stuff. Don't worry- the pencils were not wasted! It's the great Pencil Challenge extravaganza! Okay, full disclosure here! I am a teacher.Why wouldn't I need pencils?So, let me explain (and I know I begin a lot of
Bucket Tower. It even sounds silly. I never dreamed when we invented this challenge that it would become so popular. Except for Building Boats and Roller Coasters, this is the challenge that I get the most questions about. I promise this is what happened: I had a class prepared for a tower building challenge.
Bucket Towers is an original STEM Challenge for upper elementary classes and it is a student favorite. You will love the easy prep! This is hard to believe, but some of our best STEM Challenges have been created accidentally. The STEM Bucket Tower challenge is one of those! Building boats was another total spur-of-the-moment challenge.
First day of school activities and ideas especially for upper elementary third grade, fourth grade, and fifth grade students.
20+ Engineering STEM Challenges With Simple Materials. These are really great ideas for doing engineering with your kids.
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!
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 […]
Discover fun and educational Summer Olympics activities and STEM challenges perfect for third, fourth, and fifth graders! These activities combine sports, science, and creativity. From designing sailboats and skateboards to constructing mini golf courses, each activity is designed to enhance problem-solving skills, teamwork, and understanding of physics and engineering. Perfect for parents and teachers looking to inspire the spirit of the Olympics while fostering a love for STEM.
