STEM Challenges

Hands-on design challenges that teach the engineering process and simple machines through weekly building projects.

Learners design and build a model 'seed' from simple household materials, test how far and how stably it travels, and iterate like engineers.

Students explore atoms, elements, and compounds using Minecraft: Education Edition to build molecules, craft materials, extract metals, and experiment with brew…

A first-course introduction to Java and programming problem-solving covering program design, expressions, decision structures, iteration, string handling, and J…

Explore chocolate’s history and science through read-alouds, games and projects, then complete a solo Minecraft chocolate build challenge.

Students apply the Engineering Design Process to solve practical design challenges, build prototypes, and document test results across environmental, mechanical…

Learn basic design and building skills through weekly hands-on projects that emphasize problem solving, creativity and structural testing.

Explore the engineering design process and six simple machines through weekly hands-on design challenges and builds.

Hands-on STEAM course building three working hydraulic models (box, drawbridge, crane) using syringes, tubing, cardboard, and water while exploring force transf…

Students apply the engineering design loop to tackle hands-on challenges—wind-powered cars, straw rockets, paper planes, and straw bridges—building problem-solv…