One of my favorite things to do in the STEM classroom is to use common everyday items in new ways to create fun STEM challenges for students. During the back to school season, I like to work with materials that are fall-themed, like apples. In this apple tower STEM challenge students will compete to see …
Elementary
Have you heard? Fall STEM activities are back! These fall STEAM activities are the perfect way to start bringing a hands-on element back to the STEM classroom! STEM activities for kids (activities that mix elements of science, technology, engineering, and math) are becoming mandatory for schools, even down at the kindergarten and preschool level. If …
In this fun and educational apple rotting experiment, students will explore the process of organic decomposition and learn why apples, like all other organic matter, eventually breaks down into soil. This hands-on life science activity is a perfect addition to any apple STEM activities that your class is doing this year. Get ready to lead …
Experience the thrills of zip lining while developing engineering and design skills by learning how to make a zipline! The zipline STEM challenge puts a STEM twist on the activity and helps students learn about physics, design, pushes and pulls, braking systems, load-bearing systems, and a whole lot more. This LEGO zipline is one of …
You’re a busy teacher (or parent) and you just don’t have time to spend hours prepping your STEM lessons every week! Lucky for you, we have a list of no-prep STEM activities right here that will help save your time and sanity in and out of the classroom. So keep scrolling and get ready to …
Ready to embark on a colorful and imaginative building journey with your students? The best way to bring fun back into the classroom after a long summer is with this pencil tower STEM challenge and our other STEM pencil project ideas! All you have to do is provide your students with a selection of colored …