STEM Activities

Refine your search by entering a keyword in the search bar or selecting relevant filters, both located in the left sidebar.

Launch It!

Design and build an air-powered rocket that can hit a target at least 5 feet away. 

Make a Mechanical Hand

Students create a mechanical hand that mimics the bending and straightening of their own fingers and thumb.

Strongest Shapes

Students experiment with different shapes as they build a bridge out of index cards that will support a small object.

  • Clear all filters
  • Type of activity

  • Our picks

  • Times

  • Grades

  • Topics

  • Disciplines

Foil Boats (Student Instruction)

How many pennies can your aluminum foil boat hold before it sinks or capsizes? 

Foil Boats (Challenge Video)

Design a boat made only of aluminum foil that holds as many coins as possible before it sinks or capsizes.

Marble Run (Instructor Guide)

Create a track that keeps a marble rolling the longest.

Marble Run (Student Instruction)

Build a marble track that makes a marble move as slowly as possible.

Marble Run (Challenge Video)

In this activity, you will build a marble track that makes a marble move as slowly as possible.

Cyber Sleuth: Which DMs Can I Trust?

Can you identify which direct messages (DMs) from a cell phone may pose a security risk and explain why?

Stop the Cyberattacks!

Thwart potential cyberattacks by matching each attack with the most effective method of prevention.

A Clever Way to Water

How can you keep a potted plant watered for a whole week with nobody around to do it?

Critical Load (Challenge Video)

Build a house of cards and see how much weight it can bear before it collapses.

Explore our photo library

Make a donation

Processing...
Thank you! Your subscription has been confirmed. You'll hear from us soon.
Like our activities?
Join our community and get a free monthly STEM activity right to your inbox!
ErrorHere