End of Year Summer Science & STEM Activity:
Wicked-Fast Water Slide

Wrap up the school year with a splash! This hands-on end of school year activity allows students to unleash their creativity and problem-solving skills in a fun, collaborative summer STEM challenge. 

Perfect for the last days of school or summer learning, students will design, build, and test a water slide, ensuring that learning doesn't take a vacation!

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Engaging End of Year STEM & Science Fun: Water Slide Challenge!

Get ready for the perfect end of school year activity with this hands-on summer STEM challenge! 

Students will design, build, and test a water slide that’s safe, thrilling, and fast—combining creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving into one unforgettable summer project. 

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
  • Analysis templates
  • Reflection & discussion questions

 Bonus Extensions

  • Process flow maps
  • Math extensions for creating problems based on water slide designs
  • Forces research templates to connect the challenge to science standards

Perfect for:

End of Year STEM Projects 
Summer School Science Activities 
Summer Camp STEM Challenges 
End of Year Celebrations & Enrichment 

Materials Needed:

  • A bottle of water and a stopwatch for testing slides
  • Marbles or beads as the “riders”
  • Assorted craft supplies & recyclables

Why You'll Love This Activity:

Flexible & Adaptable: Suitable for grades 2-8 and can be adjusted for various classroom setups.

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

Perfect for the End of the School Year: Keep students excited and engaged through the last day of school.

Cross-Curricular Fun: Combines science, math, and engineering with a summer twist.

 Hands-On STEM Learning: Encourages creativity, critical thinking, and teamwork.

Perfect for the last days of school or summer camp, this activity guarantees fun and learning!
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