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STEM Design Challenges and Activities

STEM design challenges and activities for elementary and middle school. Design challenges are centered on project-based learning and the engineering design…
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Your students will have a blast working in teams to build a shelter that can survive a volcanic eruption from a pumpkin! The activity guides your students through the engineering design process and connects math topics to real-world applications. Our students have loved this activity, and we know yours will too! Stem Learning, Learning Science, Project Based Learning, Learning Resources, Student Activities, Stem Activities, Hands On Activities, Science Topics, Science Lessons
Fall/ Halloween Pumpkin Volcano Shelter STEM Challenge | Vivify STEM on TPT
Your students will have a blast working in teams to build a shelter that can survive a volcanic eruption from a pumpkin! The activity guides your students through the engineering design process and connects math topics to real-world applications. Our students have loved this activity, and we know yours will too!
The STEM Space Podcast: Ep. 115. How to Design a Makerspace — Vivify STEM
In this episode, Claire and Natasha discuss what things they would include in a devoted STEM classroom or Makerspace. They share some must-have products and design elements as well as some things you could skip. Tune in to hear an answer to one of our most frequently asked questions and take-away some ideas you may use for your STEM room.
The STEM Space Podcast: Ep. 114. Strategies for a Teacherpreneur — Vivify STEM
In this episode, Claire and Natasha share their extensive knowledge and experience in crafting and marketing educational curricula. This episode is a must-listen for educators looking to create and sell their own teaching resources or if you might one day!
Harness the sun's energy by constructing a solar oven to heat s'mores! This challenge also highlights Maria Telkes, the inventor of the first system to heat a home with solar power. Stem Middle School, Teaching Middle School, Engineering Activities
Solar Oven STEM Challenge - Women in STEM History Engineering Activity | Vivify STEM on TPT
Harness the sun's energy by constructing a solar oven to heat s'mores! This challenge also highlights Maria Telkes, the inventor of the first system to heat a home with solar power.
This explorative STEM activity provides a basis for discussing GMOs and hybrids and their prevalence throughout the grocery aisles! Explorers Activities, Lab Activities
Engineer a New Fruit! Genetics STEM Lab Activity — Vivify STEM
This explorative STEM activity provides a basis for discussing GMOs and hybrids and their prevalence throughout the grocery aisles!
Explore hybrids with a STEM puzzle game! Give each group of students a bag of cut-out puzzle pieces. Each piece has a fruit or vegetable name, like “orange” or “kale.” Challenge students to figure out which pieces go together to make the real hybrid product! Read more about it on the blog! Student Learning
Engineer a New Fruit! Genetics STEM Lab Activity — Vivify STEM
Explore hybrids with a STEM puzzle game! Give each group of students a bag of cut-out puzzle pieces. Each piece has a fruit or vegetable name, like “orange” or “kale.” Challenge students to figure out which pieces go together to make the real hybrid product! Read more about it on the blog!
Genetics can be a difficult subject for students, but creating a lesson using food is sure to increase engagement! Plus, genetically modified foods (GMOs) and hybrids are a hot topic in science as they forge genetic engineering with agricultural practices and have the potential to address challenges in food insecurity around the world. Here are three ways we teach about genetic topics through food in a hands-on STEM experience!
Engineer a New Fruit! Genetics STEM Lab Activity — Vivify STEM
Genetics can be a difficult subject for students, but creating a lesson using food is sure to increase engagement! Plus, genetically modified foods (GMOs) and hybrids are a hot topic in science as they forge genetic engineering with agricultural practices and have the potential to address challenges in food insecurity around the world. Here are three ways we teach about genetic topics through food in a hands-on STEM experience!
Animal Habitat & Biomes STEM Diorama Engineering Design Project | Vivify STEM on TPT
Perfect for young scientists & future architects! Grab yours now & create your own mini ecosystems!
The best STEM challenges from the writers of STEM Activities for Kids. Toothpick STEM, Roller Coaster STEM, Space Lander STEM, Cargo Ship Design, Animal Adaptation, Digital STEM Challenges, Simple Machines, Sammie STEM Family Activity, and Newspaper Chain STEM Teaching Stem, Teaching Science, Interactive Science, Machine Simple, Simple Machines, Steam Activities, Activities For Kids, Challenges Activities
The Best STEM Challenges EVER - STEM Activities for Kids
The best STEM challenges from the writers of STEM Activities for Kids. Toothpick STEM, Roller Coaster STEM, Space Lander STEM, Cargo Ship Design, Animal Adaptation, Digital STEM Challenges, Simple Machines, Sammie STEM Family Activity, and Newspaper Chain STEM
Brooke Brown - Teach Outside the Box
Brooke Brown - Teach Outside the Box
Two templates, completely editable to customize for your classroom. Edit the template using Google Slides and then either send digitally or print for your sub! Stem Activities Preschool
Sub Lesson Templates for a STEM Classroom | Vivify STEM on TPT
Two templates, completely editable to customize for your classroom. Edit the template using Google Slides and then either send digitally or print for your sub!
It’s football season. But wait, more and more players are getting concussions and hurting their brains! What keeps a football player’s brain safe? Your mission is to design and build a football helmet that protects a player's skull from cracking!
Brain Safety STEM Challenge: Design a Football Helmet | Vivify STEM on TPT
It’s football season. But wait, more and more players are getting concussions and hurting their brains! What keeps a football player’s brain safe? Your mission is to design and build a football helmet that protects a player's skull from cracking!
Managing a STEM Classroom: Anything that I have to repeat more than 3 times, I make into a sign! Sounds silly, but once kids know where to look, they begin to help their classmates too. This is troubleshooting 101 - know where to find your info. Stem Elementary School, Classroom Management Styles, Stem Classes
10 Tips for Managing a STEM Classroom — Vivify STEM
Managing a STEM Classroom: Anything that I have to repeat more than 3 times, I make into a sign! Sounds silly, but once kids know where to look, they begin to help their classmates too. This is troubleshooting 101 - know where to find your info.
Science Fair is an opportunity for students to develop science process skills and deepen conceptual understanding in an authentic experience. The goal of this guide is to provide an overview of Science Fair for educators. We warn you - the process of science is messy! Stem Activities Middle School
Science Fair Guide: Steps to Success
Science Fair is an opportunity for students to develop science process skills and deepen conceptual understanding in an authentic experience. The goal of this guide is to provide an overview of Science Fair for educators. We warn you - the process of science is messy!
Design a School Garden: STEM Project Guide | Vivify STEM on TPT
:carrot: Take your #STEM or #STEAM classroom or program to the next level with our in-depth School Garden STEM Project Guide!
Launch into a deep study of space rocks, the lunar surface, and craters that is sure to leave a lasting impact! In this comprehensive lesson, students use what they learn about meteors and craters to build a catapult that launches “research equipment” into craters!
Crater Catapults and Moon Science STEM | Vivify STEM on TPT
Launch into a deep study of space rocks, the lunar surface, and craters that is sure to leave a lasting impact! In this comprehensive lesson, students use what they learn about meteors and craters to build a catapult that launches “research equipment” into craters!