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Back-to-School/Fall STEM Challenge: Apples A-head

Back-To-School, Fall / By

The fifth challenge in the Back-to-School/Fall STEM Challenge series is Apples A-head (see Challenge 1, 2, 3, 4). If you’ve found your way here outside of the back-to-school season, not to worry! These challenges work great for fall apple activities and studies of forces and motion all year long!    Premise Working against a Criteria & Constraints List

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Back-to-School/Fall STEM Challenge: Apple Ally

Back-To-School, Fall / By

The fourth challenge in the Back-to-School/Fall STEM Challenge series is Apple Ally (see Challenge 1, 2, 3). If you’ve found your way here outside of the back-to-school season, not to worry! These challenges work great for fall apple activities and studies of forces and motion all year long!   Back-to-School/Fall STEM Challenge: In Apple Ally, students build an

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Back-to-School STEM Challenge: Apple Annihilator

Back-To-School, Fall / By

The third challenge in the Back-to-School/Fall STEM Challenge series is Apple Annihilator (see Challenge 1, Challenge 2). If you’ve found your way here outside of the back-to-school season, not to worry! These challenges work great for fall apple activities and studies of forces and motion all year long!     Premise Working against a Criteria & Constraints

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Fall or Back-to-School STEM Challenge: Apples Aloft

Back-To-School, Fall / By

Back-to-School is just around the corner, and STEM challenges make the best ice-breakers! But don’t fret if you’ve found your way here outside of the back-to-school season! Truth be told, this challenge works great for fall apple activities and studies of forces and motion all year long! Premise: Fall Themed Tower Building Activity with Easy Set Up

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STEM Challenge: Boat Building

Back-To-School, Fall, Spring, Summer / By

Ah…the boat building challenge — a total classic! I remember doing this myself in elementary school, though the grade escapes me. The thing is, I remember making my clay boat and trying to get it to hold as many pennies as possible. I do not, however, remember a whole host of worksheets throughout my school career, and that speaks to the power of using STEM challenges in your classroom. If you’re new to this world, I always say boats, bridges, and towers are a great introduction, so you’re in the right place!

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