Summer STEM Quest: Elementary Students

Science Vs. Engineering

In this STEM challenge, you'll learn similarities and differences between the jobs of scientists and engineers.


In this STEM challenge, you'll learn about the concepts of density and buoyancy.


In this STEM Challenge, you'll learn a little bit about computer science.

In this STEM Challenge, you'll learn about Newton's second law - the law of conservation of energy.


Supplies needed for all four challenges (supplies in bold will be sent in in our STEM kits):

  • Paper

  • Pencil

  • Crayons

  • Glass of water

  • Cooking oil

  • Food coloring

  • Aluminum foil

  • table salt or vinegar or baking soda (we are sending Alka Seltzer tablets in the kits)

  • Sink or bowl of water

  • Rocks or coins

  • Scissors

  • 2 posts (like 2 paper towel holders, lamps, chairs)

  • string

  • 2 paper clips

  • 2 bobbers

  • Tape

  • 10 objects that can be used as pin (plastic bottles, boxes, etc)

  • 1 ball or object that you can roll