STEM Challenges

Learning Target: I can 

explain what I learned and created from my choice STEM challenge project.

Skills to Master

show creativity in selected/chosen STEM challenge

use creative materials in challenge

design and identify a problem and present a solution

share challenge in a creative way -demo -video

Future Engineers -STEM Challenges

STEM Challenges LINK



*Use the Internet or any other resources at your disposal at home to meet these challenges-(Sample resource site)

Challenge #1-

Develop a system to transport an object from one place to another. (Be creative and prepare some sort of presentation to show your work)


Challenge #2- Build a catapult. 


Challenge #3- Build a Balloon Rocket


Challenge #4-

Build structures - Use items like a box of toothpicks, a bag of mini marshmallows, gumdrops, or styrofoam materials to make a brudgem a famous monument, an abstract creation or build a 12 inch tall structure of your choice. 


Challenge #5-

100 Cup Tower Challenge - build a tower with 100 cups.

Challenge #6-

Build a marble run - You can choose to use cardboard, tape, or even empty cereal boxes or even LEGOS. Craft sticks or straws can work as well. 


Challenge #7-

Build a simple machine with household objects. Make sure you check out the 6 simple machines before taking on this challenge. 


Challenge #8-

Design a roller coaster or a Rube Goldberg machine. Check this resource out  and Sample roller coaster


Challenge #9-

Find a challenge that inspires you