Apples! This STEM apple balance is super simple to set up and a lot of fun to play. Preschoolers test ideas and problem-solve.

This apple wrecking ball STEM challenge is perfect for kids as an apple STEM activity for fall or back to school. Kids of all ages will have fun building a wrecking ball with apples.

Engaging apple-themed science experiments, STEM challenges, and crafts perfect for fall! This blog post features hands-on activities like building apple towers, designing apple boats, and exploring the parts of an apple through creative crafts. Students will love investigating why apples float, what keeps them from browning, and even making apple volcanoes. With both print and digital recording options, these activities are perfect for integrating technology into your fall curriculum.

Apple boats are fun and easy to make. Most importantly, they let you discover whether or not an apple will sink or float in water. Great STEM activity for the fall!

Simple apple oxidation experiment to learn why apples turn brown and what prevents apples from browing with hands-on apple science activity for kids.

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How tall can you make the tower? Inspired by Ten apples Up On Top, this fun engineering, STEM activity with apples and playdough is a great activity for preschoolers, kindergartners and first grade!

Looking for an easy, fun and low-prep Apple STEM Challenge? This is super easy and FUN for kids. Plus, grab the FREE printable pages to guide your lesson.

Free printable apple STEM cards are a perfect way to encourage creative and critical thinking with hand-on STEM ideas.

Looking for a first day of school activity that's fun but not fluff? How about 5 Back-to-School STEM Challenge Activities with modifications for grades 2-8? Work on Newton's Laws of Motion, forces, measurement, the 4 C's of Engineering and more! Click through to learn more about each challenge, watch video walk-throughs, see materials and more.