Encourage hands-on learning, problem-solving, and creativity with the fun and flexible 100 Days of School STEM Task Cards! Designed to engage students in science, technology, engineering, and maths, these 100-themed challenges inspire curiosity, critical thinking, and teamwork as students explore, design, and build their way through a range of engaging activities.

Each task card presents a unique STEM challenge linked to the number 100, making this set a perfect fit for celebrating the 100th day of school. Students will apply their skills across a variety of challenges - from building, testing, and measuring, to designing creative solutions and working collaboratively to achieve success.

100 Days of School STEM Task Cards include 15 hands-on activity prompts. These can be used as stations, rotations, or independent tasks during your 100 days celebrations. With minimal prep required, simply print the cards and gather common classroom materials to create an exciting STEM experience for your students!

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Develop creativity and problem-solving through open-ended STEM challenges
• ✅ Strengthen engineering and design thinking skills
• ✅ Apply mathematical concepts such as measurement and estimation
• ✅ Build teamwork and communication through collaborative tasks
• ✅ Engage with the 100 Days of School milestone in a meaningful way

What’s Included:

• 15 STEM Task Cards with 100-themed challenges, including:
  • Tower of 100 cups
  • Bridge of 100 pop sticks
  • Marble rollercoaster
  • Tower of 100 playing cards
  • Newspaper bridge
  • Block sculpture of 100
  • Stop motion video of 100 photos
  • Selfie montage
  • Water drop estimation challenge
  • Domino trail
  • Sustainable building of 100 recyclables
  • Oil lava lamp with 100 drops
  • Paper chain challenge
  • Play dough cake with 100 candles
  • Balloon tower

Materials Needed:

• Printed task cards (cardstock recommended for durability)
• Common classroom materials such as paper, cardboard, containers, cups, pop sticks, rubber bands, play dough, blocks, marbles, sticky tack, scissors, tape
• Optional: devices for stop motion or selfie tasks

How to Use:

1. Print, cut, and laminate the task cards for repeated use.
2. Set up STEM challenge stations around the classroom with labelled materials.
3. Introduce the challenges and expectations to the students.
4. Allow students to work in pairs or small groups to design, build, and test their solutions.
5. Facilitate reflection and discussion about the designs and learning outcomes.

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use as a key feature of your 100 Days of School celebration
• 💡 Include in STEM rotations or a whole-class engineering challenge day
• 💡 Provide as optional tasks for fast finishers or enrichment groups
• 💡 Pair with maths lessons to integrate measurement and estimation activities

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Set up a STEM materials station for easy access to supplies
• 💛 Encourage students to collaborate and discuss their solutions
• 💛 Allow time for students to present their designs and reflect on their choices

100 Days of School STEM Task Cards are the perfect way to promote hands-on learning, collaboration, and critical thinking, making your 100th day celebration both fun and memorable!

Check out our other 100 Days of School resources.

Use the task cards in conjunction with our STEM & STEAM Design Cycle Pack for even more creative learning opportunities!