What could possibly be a better combination than FREE and STEM?!
Ok, maybe there are a few, but It’s a pretty amazing paring. I’d love to send you 2 low-prep STEM Activities for kids! Each activity uses simple and cheap STEM materials and are great for group-work collaboration. These problem-solving activities are differentiated for three grade-level groups, you can choose the version that is right for you! The grade levels are; Kindergarten – 2nd grade, 3rd – 5th grade, and 6th – 8th grade.
These STEM Challenges include teacher instructions, student instructions (worksheet), grading rubrics, a demonstration video for the teacher, a materials needed sheet, and the related NGSS standards! These STEM Challenges for kids are easy to set up and low-prep. The supplies you need are cheap and easy to find! You also might want to check out this STEM process poster!
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STEM Activity Challenge Marshmallow Catapult
In this activity, students will work in groups to create a catapult from popsicle sticks. They will modify their catapult in order to produce the best launch possible. Kids will have a great time launching mini marshmallows across the room while learning about potential and kinetic energy.
STEM Activity Challenge Hoop Glider
This activity challenges students to build a glider that will glide as far as possible. Working in groups, students will cut and tape various hoops to their straw. They will experiment with hoops of different sizes, positioning, and throwing styles.
In the teacher demonstration video, I give you an overview of the activity challenge, talk about the materials involved and where to get them, demonstrate how to set up the challenge for the students, and discuss the science involved. Teachers have found these videos to be very helpful by showing them step-by-step how to run the activity and giving them a better understanding of the science behind it.
This activity will challenge students to work together in groups to complete the given task. These activities are fun, and engaging, and the students will learn science in the process. Group work and problem-solving are at the heart of these challenges.
Each activity challenge will end with a real-world research question, video, or activity. It is usually an extension of what the students just discovered and learned. The students will be involved, excited, and looking forward to future activity challenges in your classroom.
Group work and problem solving are at the heart of this challenge! Students will work in groups to create a catapult from popsicle sticks. They will modify their catapult in order to produce the best launch possible. Kids will have a great time launching mini marshmallows across the room while learning about potential and kinetic energy.
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