The new school year is just around the corner. For some, that realization is met with excitement at the possibilities a clean slate offers; for others, the new school year might bring along pangs of anxiety or even sadness. Maybe you’re still feeling burned out from last year. How could the summer already be ending?! […]
Back-to-School/Fall STEM Challenge: Apples A-head
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 individually […]
Back-to-School/Fall STEM Challenge: Apple Ally
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 […]
Back-to-School STEM Challenge: Apple Annihilator
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 List […]
Back-to-School STEM Challenge: Apples Afar
The second challenge in the Back-to-School STEM Challenge series is Apples Afar (Challenge 1: Apples Aloft). 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 […]
Fall or Back-to-School STEM Challenge: Apples Aloft
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 […]
STEM Challenge: Boat Building
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!
Thanksgiving STEM Challenge: Corn Cultivator
You’re so close to a well-earned Thanksgiving holiday break! But trying to keep kids engaged as they inch ever closer to the holidays can be a Herculean task! As you might already know, this is one more reason I love STEM challenges so much. They’re naturally enjoyable and engaging activities for kids that are chock […]
Thanksgiving STEM Challenge: Pumpkin Picker
How is it November already?! Over the past couple of weeks, we have built water transportation and shelters for the Wampanoag and Pilgrims. The next step is to gather available food in the area. That’s right, it’s time for Pumpkin Picker! Just a reminder of the challenge order we’re following: – Mini Mayflower / Mini […]
Thanksgiving STEM Challenge: Protect the People
Thanksgiving is right around the corner; so it’s time for Thanksgiving STEM Challenges! These five challenges help your kids think about the challenges Wampanoag and Pilgrims faced in their daily lives. Five Thanksgiving STEM Challenges: – Mini Mayflower / Mini Mishoon (Get to where you’re going) – Protect the People (Build a shelter) – Pumpkin Picker (Gather available […]
