3rd grade stem projects

Third grade is a super important year for a kid’s school life. When you look into 3rd grade, you’ll see that this is the year kids move from just learning how to read to using reading to understand more things. During this time, your child is probably getting better at schoolwork, growing physically, and fitting in with friends.

I don't know about you, but I am definitely getting excited for spring. There is just so much to look forward to such as warmer weather, being able to go outside for recess again, and working on fun and engaging spring STEM activities with students!

Hurricane STEM Challenge: Teach students about hurricanes in a hands-on way with STEM! This challenge was created to help my third graders better understand hurricanes and the impact that they have around the world. Students tacked this problem by taking on the role of an engineer designing a hurricane proof house. #stemchallenges #stemactivities #hurricaneactivity

STEM Challenges You Must try NOW! Students use the Design Process to design 10 different structures. Included are 10 Challenges you must try- tips & Ideas!

Do you have craft sticks hanging around? Check out these 14 fun STEM activities with craft sticks to try with the kids. They are simple and loads of fun!

Awesome STEM projects for kids including hands-on science, technology, engineering and math ideas. Fun STEM activities for all ages!

How to make a robotic coloring machine for kids using items from your toy box.

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

I’ve loved roller coasters for as long as I can remember. One of my first experiences was on a rickety, old wooden roller coaster at a now-defunct amusement park called Joyland. I loved it…and have ridden many bigger (and scarier) coasters since that day. My daughters are not quite as excited about roller coasters as ... Read More about Roller Coaster Paper Plate & Toilet Paper Roll Project