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STEM/STEAM Lessons, Activities and Ideas

Encourage innovation, invention and creativity with these hands-on ideas for science, technology, engineering and math.
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If allergies aren’t a concern, you can whip up these adorable snacks for your students. If allergies are a concern, you can always send the recipe home. Vanilla pudding dyed blue makes for perfect water, and graham cracker crumbs are the perfect stand-in for sand. Add some Swedish Fish and a little umbrella for good measure! Image source: Hunny I’m Home Beach Party Desserts, Beach Theme Desserts, Beach Cupcakes, Beach Snacks, Cute Snacks, Snacks To Make, Summer Snacks, Summer Parties, Beach Themes
If allergies aren’t a concern, you can whip up these adorable snacks for your students. If allergies are a concern, you can always send the recipe home. Vanilla pudding dyed blue makes for perfect water, and graham cracker crumbs are the perfect stand-in for sand. Add some Swedish Fish and a little umbrella for good measure! Image source: Hunny I’m Home
These activities take your students under the sea to learn about ocean layers and currents, marine animals, saltwater density, and more. Ocean Theme Preschool, Ocean Activities, Preschool Crafts, Activities For Kids, Crafts For Kids, Whale Crafts, Ocean Crafts, Ocean Zones, Colorful Seahorse
These activities take your students under the sea to learn about ocean layers and currents, marine animals, saltwater density, and more.
Use printable solar system fact cards to have kids quiz each other or as writing prompts for research projects. The bookmarks are great way to reinforce what they learned while reading! Image Source: 2nd grade teacher, Ireland Solar System Facts, Solar System Model, Solar System Projects For Kids, Free Bingo Cards, Student Saving, Slime For Kids, Black Construction Paper, Weareteachers, 2nd Grade Teacher
Use printable solar system fact cards to have kids quiz each other or as writing prompts for research projects. The bookmarks are great way to reinforce what they learned while reading! Image Source: 2nd grade teacher, Ireland
Use a splatter technique to create the backdrop for your solar system scene. Purchase planet stickers like these in bulk so kids can easily build their solar systems. Image source: The Crafting Chicks Solar System Crafts, Space Pictures, Painted Sticks, Diy Rug
Use a splatter technique to create the backdrop for your solar system scene. Purchase planet stickers like these in bulk so kids can easily build their solar systems. Image source: The Crafting Chicks
Some solar system projects require considerable preparation but are totally worth it. We especially love that this one is interactive! Image source: The Kavanaugh Report Solar System Activities, Space Activities, Science Activities, Solar System Map, Montessori Science, Montessori Parenting
Some solar system projects require considerable preparation but are totally worth it. We especially love that this one is interactive! Image source: The Kavanaugh Report
Since rock painting is always fun, why not try painting rocks to resemble the planets and the sun? Once done, you can lay them out on a piece of black card stock. Be sure to use fine-tip permanent paint pens so you can really capture the details and even leave them outside for friends to find! Image source: Artistro Diy Solar System, Preschool Letter Crafts, Letter A Crafts, April Preschool, Pebble Painting, Diy Painting, Rock Painting
Since rock painting is always fun, why not try painting rocks to resemble the planets and the sun? Once done, you can lay them out on a piece of black card stock. Be sure to use fine-tip permanent paint pens so you can really capture the details and even leave them outside for friends to find! Image source: Artistro
Watch these adorable twins explain how to build models of the planets using rice and balloons. Once the models are complete, display them on plastic cups that are labeled with each planet’s name. Image source: Daily Motion Earth And Solar System
Watch these adorable twins explain how to build models of the planets using rice and balloons. Once the models are complete, display them on plastic cups that are labeled with each planet’s name. Image source: Daily Motion
We especially love that this project puts the concept of upcycling to good use. Have your students save all their various bottle caps and lids before you plan to do this project. Finally, paint them as necessary and lay them out on some black paper to represent the various planets in the solar system. Image source: Still Playing School Space Activities For Kids, Space Crafts For Kids, Space Preschool, Preschool Science, Crafts For Kids To Make, Teaching Science, Science For Kids, Space Science, Planets Preschool
We especially love that this project puts the concept of upcycling to good use. Have your students save all their various bottle caps and lids before you plan to do this project. Finally, paint them as necessary and lay them out on some black paper to represent the various planets in the solar system. Image source: Still Playing School
We love solar system projects that are equally effective as a lesson on healthy eating and science! Grab a variety of fruits, veggies, and meats, then have students get to work creating their solar system snack. Image source: Kids Activities Blog Cute Food, Good Food, Creation Activities, Chick Fil A Sauce, Creative Kids Snacks, Snack Time
We love solar system projects that are equally effective as a lesson on healthy eating and science! Grab a variety of fruits, veggies, and meats, then have students get to work creating their solar system snack. Image source: Kids Activities Blog
Kids absolutely love learning about everything space. Engage that curiousity with one of these solar system projects! Science Lessons
Kids absolutely love learning about everything space. Engage that curiousity with one of these solar system projects!
It's finally here! Celebrate the start of summer break with these unexpected and fun last-day-of-school activities for students of all ages. School Daze, Last Day Of School, School Year, Student Writing, Kids Writing, Student Activities, Summer Activities, End Of The Year Celebration, End Of Year
It's finally here! Celebrate the start of summer break with these unexpected and fun last-day-of-school activities for students of all ages.
Give sixth grade science students lots of hands-on learning opportunities by building bridges, making geode eggshells, and much more. 6th Grade Science Projects, Sixth Grade Science, Science Student, Science Classroom, Science Fair, Bilingual Math, Steam Lessons
Give sixth grade science students lots of hands-on learning opportunities by building bridges, making geode eggshells, and much more.
Fill a bottle with model blood, hold a stuffed animal "blood drive," see your pulse with a toothpick, and more circulatory system activities! Lessons For Kids, Science Resources, Never Stop Learning, Kids Learning, Heart Lesson, Healthy Book, Blood Drive, Teacher Material
Fill a bottle with model blood, hold a stuffed animal "blood drive," see your pulse with a toothpick, and more circulatory system activities!
Teaching 5th grade this year? We collected the most brilliant ideas for every subject, book needs, and classroom management to help! Teaching 5th Grade, First Year Teaching, 5th Grade Classroom, Classroom Behavior, Teaching Tips, Classroom Management, Vocabulary Activities, Class Activities, Class Participation
Teaching 5th grade this year? We collected the most brilliant ideas for every subject, book needs, and classroom management to help!
Teach kindergarten science students to explore the world around them with these hands-on experiments, projects, and activities. Kindergarten Science Activities, Rainy Day Activities For Kids, Teaching Kindergarten, Science Projects, Weird Science
Teach kindergarten science students to explore the world around them with these hands-on experiments, projects, and activities.
Tap into the curiosity of young minds with these preschool science experiments and activities. Make rice dance, build apple towers, and more! Preschool Science Activities, Science Experiments For Preschoolers, Teaching Preschool, Homeschool Preschool, Outdoor Learning, Green Crafts For Kids
Tap into the curiosity of young minds with these preschool science experiments and activities. Make rice dance, build apple towers, and more!
Science doesn't have to be complicated! Try these easy science experiments using items you already have around the house or classroom. Easy Science Experiments, Teaching Kids, Steve Spangler Science, Rocket Scientist, Meteorology
Science doesn't have to be complicated! Try these easy science experiments using items you already have around the house or classroom.
These NASCAR teaching ideas will speed your class to success! Build balloon-powered cars, race to read, paint with wheels, and more. Balloon Powered Car, Game Based Learning, Stem Steam, Library Programs, Power Cars, Study Unit, Nascar
These NASCAR teaching ideas will speed your class to success! Build balloon-powered cars, race to read, paint with wheels, and more.
Watch your fourth grade science students' eyes light up when they try some of these activities. Make crystals, build a pulley, and more. 4th Grade Science Experiments, Fourth Grade Science, Classroom Management Tips, Summer Reading, Lesson Plans
Watch your fourth grade science students' eyes light up when they try some of these activities. Make crystals, build a pulley, and more.
Help kids of all ages earn money, prizes, and recognition with these student contests in STEM, ELA and the arts, and more. Good Student, Middle School Student, High School Students, Teacher Contest, Student Contest, National History Day, National Poetry Month, Littlebits
Help kids of all ages earn money, prizes, and recognition with these student contests in STEM, ELA and the arts, and more.
Try fun, hands-on anatomy activities like building a working model of the hand, lungs, or heart, making an edible spinal column, and more. Senses Activities, Hands On Activities, Teaching Middle School, Body Systems Lessons, Interactive Anatomy, Body Bones, Science Ideas
Try fun, hands-on anatomy activities like building a working model of the hand, lungs, or heart, making an edible spinal column, and more.
Whether you're a student looking for a science fair idea or a teacher seeking new science experiments for high school labs, find them here! High School Science Experiments, Plant Experiments, Science Tools, Science Fair Projects, Science Lab, Teaching High School, High School Teacher
Whether you're a student looking for a science fair idea or a teacher seeking new science experiments for high school labs, find them here!
Don't let the bad weather get you down! Embrace winter science by freezing bubbles, building an igloo, looking for winter wildlife, and more. Winter Science Projects, Winter Science Activities, Winter Science Experiments, Stem Projects, Craft Activities, Freezing Bubbles, Steam Activities Elementary
Don't let the bad weather get you down! Embrace winter science by freezing bubbles, building an igloo, looking for winter wildlife, and more.
This experiment lets kindergartners try their hand at “waterproofing” a boot with a variety of materials. They use what they already know to predict which materials will protect the paper boot from water, then experiment to see if they’re right. Image source: Science Sparks Fun Projects, Science Fun, Stem Activities, Kindergarten Activities
This experiment lets kindergartners try their hand at “waterproofing” a boot with a variety of materials. They use what they already know to predict which materials will protect the paper boot from water, then experiment to see if they’re right. Image source: Science Sparks
Introduce little ones to the laws of motion with easy-to-make balloon rockets. When the air shoots out one end, the balloons will sail off in the other direction. Whee! Image source: Hands On Teaching Ideas Preschool, Teaching Ideas, Balloon Rocket
Introduce little ones to the laws of motion with easy-to-make balloon rockets. When the air shoots out one end, the balloons will sail off in the other direction. Whee! Image source: Hands On Teaching Ideas