19 February STEM Activities for Kids and Teachers

1. Groundhog Weather School Read Aloud Science™ Activity

Every February 2nd, we look to the groundhog to forecast the weather, but he needs some help this year. Do your students have what it takes to be a part of the Groundhog Weather School?

Get the Groundhog Weather School Science Activity here.

2. Groundhog Gets a Say READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity

Groundhogs do more than just predict the weather. They have many unique features including the burrows they live in.

Get the Groundhog Burrow STEM Activity here.

3. Groundhog Day STEM with Light and Shadows Investigation

Will the Groundhog see his shadow? Find out how light and shadows work together in this engaging Groundhog Day STEM Activity.

Get the Groundhog Day STEM Challenge here.

4. Super Bowl STEM Challenge

The Super Bowl is one of the most watched sporting events in the world. Your students are going to love this football activity where they build their own field goal, and play their own table version of the the game.

Try the Football STEM Challenge here.

5. Mae Among the Stars READ ALOUD STEM™ Challenge

Mae Jemison was the first African-American astronaut to launch into space. Have students learn what it takes to get to space with this engaging STEM Challenge that celebrates diversity in STEM.

Try the STEM Challenge here.

6. Martin’s Big Words READ ALOUD STEAM™ Activity

Martin Luther King Jr. was an amazing civil rights icon. His healing words in a time of great turmoil changed the USA and the world. This STEAM Activity helps students understand the power of positive words, and it’s perfect for MLK Jr. Day or during Black History Month.

Try the MLK Jr. STEM Activity here.

7. Hidden Figures READ ALOUD STEM™ Unplugged Coding Activity

Hidden Figures tells the story of 3 women who saved the space race. Learn about each of them through a unique unplugged coding activity where students must code a rocket to the moon.

Try the Hidden Figures Unplugged Coding Activity here.

8. Counting On Katherine READ ALOUD STEM Activity

Katherine Johnson was a NASA Engineer who helped save Apollo 11 and make sure the US landed Neil Armstrong on the Moon. She was an amazing person who broke racial and gender barriers to pave the way for women in STEM today.

Get the Counting on Katherine STEM Activity.

9. Whoosh! READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity

Lonnie Johnson is an amazing inventor who created the Super Soaker and many other ideas. Teach students to be inventors with this amazing STEM Challenge to go along with the book, Whoosh!

Try the Whoosh READ ALOUD STEM Challenge.

10. The Invisible String Valentine’s Day READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity

There are many invisible forces in our world. The Invisible String teaches about how love can connect each of use. We connected the scientific invisible force of magnetism to help illustrate this important lesson.

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11. Valentine’s Day Circuit Card STEM Activity

Use Circuits to create a light up Valentines Day Cards that your students will love!

Try the Valentine’s Day Circuit Card Maker STEM Activity for Kids here.

12. Candy Box Designer Valentine’s Day STEM Activity

Design and build your own Valentine’s Day Candy Box!

Try the Candy Box Designer Valentine’s Day STEM Challenge here.

13. Cupid’s Bow and Arrow Valentine’s Day STEM Activity

Help Cupid build a new Bow and Arrow.

Try Cupid’s Bow and Arrow STEM Activity for kids here.

14. Flower Designer Valentine’s Day STEM Activity

Have students design their own Valentine’s Day flower using simple materials.

Try the Valentine’s Day Flower STEM Activity here.

15. Valentine’s Day Bath Bomb Maker STEM Activity

Make Bath Bombs in your classroom. Students can take them home with them…or you can collect them all for yourself. We won’t tell.

Try the Bath Bomb STEM Activity here.

16. Valentine’s Day Air Mailer STEM Activity

Send some Valentine’s Day notes through the air with this engaging STEM challenge. It’s perfect for a last minute Valentine’s Day Activity for kids.

Try the Valentines Day Air Mailer STEM Challenge.

17. Cupid’s Scavenger Hunt Valentine’s Day Unplugged Coding Activity

Code Cupid to find various Valentine’s Day items needed for the perfect Valentine’s Day party.

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18. Grace for President READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity for Presidents Day

Can a woman be president of the United States of America? Of course! Learn all about elections and Presidents in this amazing Presidents Day STEM Activity for Kids.

Try the Grace for President STEM Activity.

19. Mount Rushmore Presidents Day STEM Challenge

Celebrate Presidents Day by designing and building your own Mount Rushmore! It’s the perfect STEM Activity for kids on Presidents Day.

Try the Mount Rushmore STEM Activity here.

We hope you enjoy these STEM activities in your classroom. Check out our TpT Store for more STEM ideas to use for the entire school year!

-Carly and Adam