
Make learning explosive with this hands-on Fireworks STEAM Challenge that combines science, engineering, and math! Students will design, build, and test their own air-powered fireworks using simple materials like straws and construction paper. This engaging activity is perfect for celebrating holidays, teaching force and motion, or adding excitement to your STEM curriculum.
What’s Included:
Complete step-by-step directions with illustrations
Ready-to-use firework template for easy implementation
Design planning worksheet to encourage engineering thinking
Data collection sheets for 5 trial runs
Graphing activity to analyze results
Reflection questions to deepen learning
Materials list with common classroom supplies
Why Teachers Love This Resource:
✓ Saves you prep time - everything is ready to print and go
✓ Engages all learners with hands-on building and testing
✓ Integrates multiple subjects - science, math, art, and engineering
✓ Differentiation ready - students can modify designs based on ability
✓ Assessment included - data collection and analysis components
Perfect for: Elementary STEM classes, science centers, holiday activities, maker spaces, or any time you want to add excitement to learning about forces, motion, and the engineering design process.
Students will measure how high their fireworks fly, graph their data, and reflect on their design process - making this a complete STEAM learning experience that kids will remember long after the activity ends!
No special materials needed - uses everyday classroom supplies you likely already have!
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