Grade 4 stem challenge

If your students aren’t excited about STEM, the problem might be a lack of exposure to real-world challenges. Real-world problem solving should be at the core of any STEM education program. It increases student buy-in as students realize that their work has an impact that extends beyond the classro

Discover fun and educational Summer Olympics activities and STEM challenges perfect for third, fourth, and fifth graders! These activities combine sports, science, and creativity. From designing sailboats and skateboards to constructing mini golf courses, each activity is designed to enhance problem-solving skills, teamwork, and understanding of physics and engineering. Perfect for parents and teachers looking to inspire the spirit of the Olympics while fostering a love for STEM.

BLOG POST: Teachers, does the end of the year find you struggling to provide meaningful, enjoyable lessons? Never fear, Summer STEM Challenge Olympics are here! (grades 2 - 8)

The first lessons you teach set the tone for the rest of the year in the classroom! During the first week of school, your schedule should include a mix of teaching procedures and expectations as well as building a strong classroom community. Unfortunately, introducing procedures and practicing the

Bucket Tower. It even sounds silly. I never dreamed when we invented this challenge that it would become so popular. Except for Building Boats and Roller Coasters, this is the challenge that I get the most questions about. I promise this is what happened: I had a class prepared for a tower building challenge.

The Pipe Cleaner (aka "Fuzzy Sticks") Challenge is one of my favorite STEM activities to introduce students to STEM learning. This is a fun, inexpensive, and engaging challenge that can be tailored to different ages, settings, and time-frames. This challenge is also an excellent

Keep your students engaged and excited during the end of the school year with these fun STEM activities they will love! Perfect for your kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 3rade grade students during the final weeks of the year. Some of these STEM activities include Grillin' and Chillin' Challenge, Diving Board STEM activity, water bottle holder for Field Day, Twist and Turn STEM Challenge, and Graduation Cap for End of Year activities. Celebrate the end of school with these engaging STEM…

The beginning of the year is the perfect time to foster teamwork among students, especially when it comes to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). One of the best ways to ensure that all students are invested and participating equally is by introducing STEM group roles and giving students a chance to practice those roles in the context of a team building STEM challenge.

Here are some STEM activities using paper that you can easily do at home, which can provide simple and enjoyable educational play.

Build a Bridge - The STEM activity is to build a bridge using marshmallows. The bridge must hold weight & be a specific length. Tips and ideas on this post!