Peeps Project STEM Activity Creative Engineering Challenge for Middle School

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Looking for a Peep Project or Easter STEM Challenge? This engaging peeps project STEM activity is a fantastic way to develop teamwork and problem-solving skills in your classroom. To begin, students are challenged to build a sturdy tree and Peep nest using only spaghetti noodles, string, and tape. Within just 20 minutes, they must work together, think critically, and apply creative engineering strategies to complete the task.

Additionally, this activity is perfect to use before Easter or Spring Break, or even when students return and need a fun, collaborative reset. Furthermore, it can serve as an exciting and low-prep option for the days following state testing, when students need hands-on learning that still reinforces essential STEM skills.

Altogether, this peeps project STEM activity brings energy, creativity, and meaningful learning to any middle school classroom.

This activity is:

• LOW Prep (10-15 minutes for the teacher)
• Inexpensive
• Extremely engaging for students, especially the competitive ones!
• Can be used for multiple age groups, from upper elementary to adults

What’s Included:

• Teacher instructions so you know how to prepare
• Student background information
• Step-by-Step student instructions
• Student planning pages
• Individual and team reflection questions
• “The History of Peeps” reading passage
• Award Certificate for the winning team

This engaging engineering activity is perfect for:

• Easter Parties
• Grades 4–12 science or STEM classrooms
• Upper Elementary and middle school STEAM clubs or makerspaces
• Sub plans or hands-on days when you want learning to be fun and meaningful
• Team-building days
• Class celebrations
• Fun activities after state testing