Whenever possible, I like to answer FAQs with a video. Click on the questions below to see the video answer.

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Where can I learn about the basics of STEM Challenges?

Head to the STEM Challenge Basics page!

Does it make a difference if I purchase resources on TPT vs. FGT?

The short answer is: no. 🙂

Teachers Pay Teachers is a third-party site and Feel-Good Teaching is my own site. Whether you purchase on TpT or FGT, you will receive the same resources with lifetime updates for free.

The prices are the same on both sites, but I do pay a commission to TpT for resources sold on their site. In addition, if you are signed up for the newsletter, I often send freebies and coupons that apply only on the Feel-Good Teaching site, because I have more flexibility there with the kinds of sales and promos I can run.

How should I split up the activity in my lesson plans?

Should all STEM challenges be treated as competitions?

Is it better to do many challenges or fewer, but more in depth?

How often should I do STEM Challenges?

Can you help me with colleagues who hate STEM Challenges?

What if a challenge is an epic fail?

And here’s a live session I did on the topic for good measure!

Skip ahead to about the 4 min. 37 second mark.

What can I do if some students hate STEM Challenges?

What can I do with completed student designs after a challenge?

What should I NOT do during a STEM Challenge?

What should I do during a STEM Challenge?

The students are finished building. Now what?

What should the student planning phase look like?

I have a short class period. How can I fit STEM Challenges into my plans?

Get copies of the schedules.

How can I manage parent volunteers?

Should I / How do I assess STEM Challenges?

Should I use a materials budget list to constrain students in the design process?