Stem lessons

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!

Students choose different ways to create the longest paper chain out of one sheet of construction paper in this easy to prep and complete STEM Challenge.

STEM Challenge- students use materials to design a working model of Newton’s 3rd Law of Motion- the Newton’s Cradle. This STEM Challenge is designed for upper elementary or middle school students.

Discover some fascinating, no prep, STEM activities and challenges you can do with your students using paper! Engineering, math and science.

A list of easy to implement STEM activities for the classroom. Effortlessly teach collaboration and communication with these amazing STEM lessons.

Here are some of my favorites STEM books for kids that you can add to your collection today! Before starting a STEM or building challenge, I always read a book with my class. I love connecting literacy, sitting together on the carpet, and engaging my students in discussions. There are so many amazing books that ... Read more

Incorporating STEM into your classroom can seem like a daunting task. However, it doesn't have to be. These beginning of the year STEM and STEAM activities are perfect for the first weeks of school. Whether you are a classroom teacher or a STEM teacher lay the foundation for the year with these hands-on #STEM lessons and activities your students will love. Find everything you need for back to school in this article: Back to School STEM Ideas. #MissTechQueen #STEAM #ElementarySTEM #STEMLab

Each year, I teach a simple machines unit. Each year, I try to figure out ways to integrate STEM ideas into the mix. This year, I wanted to find ways to engage my learners right away. Sometimes the simplest thing to do is grab simple items to create the perfect STEM project! The best part...you just need 4 simple supplies or less for the each challenge. The first challenge is to create a way to get the cup of cubes to the top of the table. This is all I gave them: Toilet paper tubes, a cup…

If you have middle school aged students, these STEM projects for middle school will be great additions to your collection of STEAM activities for kids.

STEM Water Projects- This include boats, pipelines, slides, towers, sailboats, & flood resistant structures. Students love the projects and you will, too!