Pumpkin Pull STEM Challenge | K–2 Fall Engineering & Force Activity

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Bring STEM to life this fall with the Pumpkin Pull Challenge!
Your K–2 students will be grinning from ear to ear as they design and test their very own pumpkin-pulling contraptions using yarn, straws, and wheels. This engaging, hands-on activity introduces force, motion, and simple machines in a way that’s playful, memorable, and perfectly aligned to science standards.

Students will brainstorm, build, test, and improve their designs while learning collaboration, problem-solving, and engineering principles. The included materials list, teacher instructions, student worksheets, reflection pages, scoring rubrics, and extension challenges make setup a breeze.

Perfect for fall centers, STEM Fridays, or as a seasonal engineering project—plus it works great in whole group, small group, or independent rotations.

Your students will:

• Practice the engineering design process step-by-step

• Explore force and motion through hands-on play

• Build creativity and teamwork skills

• Have an absolute blast while meeting academic goals
  

What’s Included:

• Teacher instructions & easy setup guide

• Student planning & design worksheets

• Criteria & constraints chart

• Testing & scoring sheets

• Reflection questions & extension activities

• Certificates for awards like Pumpkin Pull Pro, Most Creative Design, and Strongest Pumpkin Pull
  

Aligned to NGSS Standards for K–2 physical science and engineering.

Crosscutting Concepts

• Cause and Effect: Events have causes that generate observable patterns.

• Structure and Function: The shape and stability of structures of natural and designed objects are related to their function(s).

Make this fall unforgettable—add the Pumpkin Pull Challenge to your cart today and watch your students’ creativity roll!

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