End of Year Summer Math & STEM Activity:
Pick & Pack Road Trip

Engage your students with this fun and interactive end-of-year Pick & Pack Summer STEM Challenge, perfect for summer school, summer camp, and classroom math activities. 

Students will apply critical thinking and math skills while packing for a road trip in this creative hands-on project!

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End of Year Math & STEM Fun: Perfect for Summer School & Summer Camp!

Looking for a hands-on, end-of-year math activity that keeps students engaged and learning? The Pick & Pack Summer STEM Challenge is a creative project designed for students to solve real-world problems by strategically packing items of different sizes and point values for a road trip. 

Perfect for summer school, summer camps, or the final days of the school year, this fun and interactive challenge combines math, critical thinking, and teamwork.

What’s Included?

Everything you need to implement seamless and engaging STEM activities:

Teacher Support

  • Video walk-through of the challenge to make prep a breeze
  • Tips for adjusting difficulty for grades 2-8
  • Post-design extension ideas to deepen learning
  • NGSS-aligned standards

 Editable Student Handouts:

  • Criteria & constraints lists
  • Trunk layout templates (4 options) 
  • Road trip item cutouts with point values (editable)
  • Analysis templates
  • Reflection & discussion questions

 Bonus Extensions

  • Process flow maps
  • Math practice task cards
  • Road trip planning templates.

Perfect for:

End of Year STEM & Math Centers
Summer School & Summer Camp Fun
Early Finishers & Enrichment

Materials Needed:

  • Envelopes or Ziploc bags (to hold cut-out items when not in use) 
  • Tape or glue 
  • Cameras / cell phone cameras (to quickly capture different pack designs)

Why You'll Love This Activity:

Flexible & Adaptable: Designed for grades 2-8, this challenge can be adapted for various age groups.

Teacher-Friendly: Video walk-through with tips & modifications for easy prep.

Perfect for End of Year Activities: A hands-on way to keep students focused and engaged during the final days of school.

Cross-Curricular Fun: Combines math, engineering, and creative thinking for a well-rounded learning experience.

Perfect for summer school, summer camp STEM activities, or as a fun end of year math project, this activity will keep students engaged in problem-solving while they work together to pack for a virtual road trip adventure.
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