Christmas Stem Challenge Candy Box Problem Solving Activity Easy Prep

Are you ready for a STEM Challenge for Valentine’s Day or Halloween or Christmas? Here’s a versatile STEM project that uses measuring, volume, estimation, design, building, and a little bit of artistic flair! Best of all, there is candy involved in this STEM activity and that is a sure-fire way to keep students engaged. What is the challenge? Students will design a candy box holding a specific amount of candy. They will have a few pieces to use to help plan the box. They will build and decorate the box and test it to see if the dimensions are perfect. NOTE: This challenge can be used anytime- the resource includes a holiday versions and generic forms. What is your prep? You will also need supplies for this package. This includes clear tape, card stock, copy paper, construction paper, straws, string or yarn, glue sticks, and CANDY! ➡️ NOTE: This challenge is pictured with Valentine's Day candy, Halloween candy, and Christmas candy. However, you can use it at any time of the year. We made heart-shaped boxes for Valentine's Day candy. For Halloween, teams made monsters, pumpkins, and witches. For Christmas, teams made sleighs, Santa, and gift boxes. ➡️ The package specifically includes Cover Teacher background Materials and preparation page 5 pages of teacher directions Constraints list in 2 versions 4 pages of photographs 2 versions of a lab sheet Scoring rubric BONUS Christmas Version An idea page and generic forms for using this challenge at any time of year are included. All forms are provided in an editable format. This challenge will need 1-2 class sessions to complete. We completed it in one hour. NOTE: This STEM Activity can be found in money-saving bundles! ➡️ Click here to save 20% on this STEM Challenge in the Valentine's Day Escape Room ➡️ Click here for the Valentine's Day STEM Bundle ➡️ Click here for the Valentine's Day Reading and Escape Room Bundle ***************************************************************************** Be the first to know about my new discounts, freebies, and product launches: Click here to follow my store. It’s that easy to receive email updates about Teachers Are Terrific! Thank you so much, Teachers Really are Terrific!