These STEM Building Challenges for Kids are great for building skills in Math, Technology and Engineering, & they're super fun for all age groups!
Choose from 58 fun STEAM art projects and activities for kids to explore art while learning science, technology, engineering, and math, too!
28 engaging hands-on STEM activities that use recylced and craft materials for a home, library, or classroom makerspace
Articulated Grabber - Engineering Project for Kids: Have you ever dropped something behind the couch and couldn’t get it? Or perhaps your parents keep the best snacks on the top shelf, out of reach? If so, this project is perfect for you! This’ll extend your reach by over 30" (76cm)! I’ll show you ho…
Have you tried the egg drop project yet? This was our 4th year in a row taking part this super fun STEM activity for kids! Check out how to do it with your children or students, and be sure to print out our two free printable recording sheets. Follow our STEM and STEAM Activities for …
Choose from 58 fun STEAM art projects and activities for kids to explore art while learning science, technology, engineering, and math, too!
No study of architecture and engineering would be complete without talking about the Great Pyramids. Egyptian architecture is as mesmerizing in the 21st century as it must have been mystifying when they were constructed. And thanks to Bubble Guppies, a subject of great fascination to my preschool and toddler too! Egyptian Architecture…
Can you tell a flawed STEM project from a true STEM project? Use this handy checklist as a reference. Start-to-finish instructions...
Scripted SCIENCE lessons for kindergarten - Engaging, easy to prep, and includes everything you need! Nonfiction read-aloud books, PowerPoints for every lesson, student activities and workbooks... Kids LOVE this program! NGSS and TEKS aligned.
Five engineering challenges for kids – with wooden clothespins, binder clips, and craft sticks! It’s a simple STEM activity that kids of all ages will love. Move over, expensive building sets! These simple materials were a huge hit with my boys. The first time we got them out, Owen (almost 7) spent well over an […]
Information on STEM vs. STEAM from the University of Florida Science, technology, engineering and mathematics are the center of attention in most US public schools today. The focus on STEM fields w…
Architecture is an awesome thing to study with kids because it combines art, geometry, and STEM/STEAM/engineering! This roundup contains an amazing collection of books about and related to architecture and fun hands-on activities for each one! #architectureforkids #teachingarchitecture #architectureunit #STEMchallenges #buildingchallenges
These STEAM activities are perfect for homeschool classes or co-ops. Put science, technology, engineering, and math into hands-on homeschool STEM learning.
Learn what is STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art & math) and why STEAM is important for our kids & quick steps to get started with STEAM!
The newly crowned Miss America 2020, Camille Schrier from Virginia, did a chemistry demonstration for her talent. It was an elaborate version of the classic elephant toothpaste experiment. This was the first time a Miss America participant has ever won with a science experiment for their talent. Unfortunately, I have seen people criticize her talent […]
Build your own zoetrope and create your own animation. Hours of STEAM fun for kids who love art, engineering and science!
This Magic Toothpick Star Experiment is such a fun experiment for the kids. It's a super simple way to have the kids create magic on their very own.
Learn what is STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art & math) and why STEAM is important for our kids & quick steps to get started with STEAM!
Binary Coding without computers. 5 activities to introduce students to Binary Code. Save over 25% by buying this product as part of a bundle CODING BUNDLE Unplugged This resource introduces students to the coding methods of Binary. Students will learn the 'on' and 'off' method of Binary while exploring the activities. Perfect for problem solving or STEM time in the classroom. INCLUDED - Binary Coding Explained - Binary Alphabet Conversion - Code your name in Binary - Code a Picture - Secret Code - decoding Binary #1 - Secret Code - decoding Binary #2 - Code Your Own Worksheet - How to Use this resource ideas Blackline also included After completing these activities students should be able to: - apply the Binary method to other coding problems - gain an understanding of computer language - problem solve errors and correct them - eventually move onto more advanced languages of coding Please MODEL and clearly discuss directions for this activity to allow students the greatest chance of success Please Note: When using letters, all binary coding letters start with a zero first, therefore it is often omitted when writing coding. For this reason, I have chosen to include 7 digits. Teacher Notes: Printing out the 'Code Your Name in Binary' onto colored card makes for a great name tag, bag tag or name label. ========================================================================== You may also like: Pirate Binary Coding Unplugged Halloween Binary Coding Unplugged Christmas Binary Coding Unplugged Valentine's Day Binary Coding Unplugged ⇒Feedback and Followers ★ FOLLOW MY STORE ★ CURIOSITY and the HUNGRY MIND and get notifications of new product.
Make a homemade spectroscope with a few simple materials and explore the spectrum of different light sources. You’ll see all kinds of rainbows! This science activity for kids makes a great addition to a unit on light or weather and is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day too! Follow our Science for Kids Pinterest board! Light …
100 STEAM Projects for Teachers: This is a collection of 100 STEAM Projects created for teachers and educators to do with youth. Each project encourages exploration, modification, and students to pursue their own ideas and curiosities. They are also meant to be accessible, both in …
What kid doesn't love parachutes? My boys have gotten so many of those parachuting army men as party favors, I've lost count. And forget trying to untangle the strings. (Ain't nobody got time for that!) The weather may not have been on our side, but with so many rainy days this summer, eventually you just throw caution to the wind and do outdoor activities anyway. And so it was the day we made DIY parachutes. Making these was simple. We had all the supplies we needed around the house. What You Need Disposable plastic (or paper) cup Plastic garbage sack String (we used some tightly twisted yarn) Paper punch Scissors Tape Measure or yardstick How to Make It First we punched holes in the top of the plastic cups, just under the rim. You'll need to punch four holes equal distance apart (approximately). Next we cut one plastic kitchen garbage sack into a 14-inch square. Since we made two parachutes, we measured and cut the bag with it flattened (i.e. two plies) so we had two squares with only a few cuts. Now we cut four 14-inch lengths of string for each parachute. Our oldest son gathered a corner of the plastic square and tied one length of string to it, leaving only a small tail. He repeated this with the other four corners. Then we tied each string to a different hole on the cup. (TIP: Try to keep the tails all the same length so you don't get a lopsided parachute.) Now all that was left to do was to go to a high place and drop those puppies. My sons perched on the landing of our deck and later our yard's play set. They LOVED watching them gracefully float to the ground. My oldest son tucked the parachute in the cup and dropped it to see what would happen. It sank to the ground with lightning speed. That's gravity for ya! How Does a Parachute Work The cup glides slowly down thanks to something known as air resistance (or drag). When air gets under it, the plastic parachute fans out for maximum coverage; this air resistance slows the fall of the object tremendously. This great activity came from Patricia A. Staino's wonderful book Magic Moments: Super Science with Your Kids. Check it out!
The following is a guest post from Dr. Jacie Maslyk . If your motto is, “so many books, so little time”, then this post is for you! With lots of great children’s literature to choose from, it’s hard to pick the best books to support engineering in the lower elementary grades.
28 Days of STEM Activities and STEAM Activities for Kids is loaded with hands-on science, technology, engineering, art, and math projects perfect for the classroom and at home. The kids are gonna love this!
Engineering activities for kids that will get their brains and bodies moving! Grab a free engineering challenge printable for even more STEM fun.
STEAM education is an excellent way to expose students--especially young learners--to all subjects in an engaging way.
STEM stands for “Science, Technology, Engineering and Math”. In education, STEM is a subject that includes mostly project-based learning where students work together to solve a pr…
How to make an indoor boomerang out of paper. What a fun boredom buster science and engineering project for kids when they are stuck inside!
Do you want to know how to teach STEAM in your school or homeschool? Learn why STEAM education is important and how to incorporate it!
Explore our comprehensive collection of classroom resources, including classroom posters, engaging activities, classroom management techniques, and more. Enhance your teaching and inspire your students with these valuable insights.
Discover some fascinating, no prep, STEM activities and challenges you can do with your students using paper! Engineering, math and science.
Try one of these 16+ free engineering design challenges and engineering projects to get middle school students brainstorming, building, and innovating with the engineering design process!
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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
The field of Engineering summarised in one image. Buy the poster: store.dftba.com/collections/domain-of-science Loads more information in the YouTube video: youtu.be/pQgxiQAMTTo
As a teacher, I am sure you have been overwhelmed! The last week of school, the first week of school, right before report cards go out, parent conference week, during an observation, and so many more occasions are when we all get that feeling that it's just too much. That is the exact situation I
10 fun activity books with STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art & math) ideas for kids.
Learn how to make a square bubble that mimics tensile structures. This bubble cube can also be made in other geometric shapes!
Keep students engaged and check out this must-try collection of hands-on, educational, and FUN engineering activities for 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!
Five engineering challenges for kids – with wooden clothespins, binder clips, and craft sticks! It’s a simple STEM activity that kids of all ages will love. Move over, expensive building sets! These simple materials were a huge hit with my boys. The first time we got them out, Owen (almost 7) spent well over an […]
I must admit the very first time I ever attempted a STEM lesson I was a bit nervous...but once I saw how hooked my students were I knew it was something I needed to implement more of! If you haven't heard too much about STEM, here is a quick rundown: STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics STEM lessons provide hands-on experiences for your students that involve real world problems and students LOVE to get working right away! STEM lessons are guided by the engineering design process. (see below) STEM lessons incorporate 21st thinking skills such a communication, collaboration, and critical thinking. STEM lessons allow for multiple right answers and provide an environment for students to generate creative solutions. Click here to get your copy of this poster in my TpT store! One thing you must know is that sometimes students projects will fail, and their design might not work. Students may experience some disappointment but that is also when we gain those teachable moments. When using the engineering design process in a STEM lesson, students can learn from what went wrong and make improvements to try again! So if you ready to try a STEM lesson in your classroom or looking for more STEM lessons to add to your collection I have one just in time for Earth Day (April 22nd)! This lesson focuses on the real world problem of littering. In this lesson students design mechanical grabbers to help their community become a cleaner, litter free place! Stop by my TpT Store to get your copy of this lesson. It includes a lesson plan, teacher prep instructions and and activity lab book for your students to use throughout the challenge. I hope your students love the project, just as much as my students did! They definitely were excited about Earth Day so that they could use their grabbers to help clean up our school and teach other students about recycling!
