Stem challenges elementary

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…

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

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

Are you looking for something that will have ALL of your elementary students engaged from young kids to older? Do you hate planning out stem projects that use hard-to-find equipment and are exhausting to prepare? Have you tried easy STEM activities yet in your classroom? Easy stem challenges are a great way to have students […]

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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!

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.

STEM Projects that are perfect for new STEM or classroom Teachers. Easy prep, easy materials, and full of problem-solving. Lessons already planned for you!

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

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…

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.

These spring engineering activities with jelly beans are engaging for the students, allow them to problem solve, and allow them to practice math skills.

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

4 easy STEM challenges for 3rd grade that are cheap, easy to set up, and engaging for students. Get started with the engineering design process, and have FUN, with these hands-on science challenges!

Click through to the blog series for quick & easy STEM activity ideas. Freebies included in each post 🥰!

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

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Did you know that STEM activities are a great way to build classroom community and teamwork at the beginning of the year? Unfortunately, STEM challenges can tend to be used as a classroom competition where students and groups are competing against each other. While classroom comp