Spring and Easter Science & STEM:
Nice Nest (Bird Nest) Activity

Bring excitement to your classroom with this engaging Easter STEM activity! In the Nice Nest (Bird Nest) Challenge, students will design and build a nest to hold plastic Easter eggs while applying key STEM principles. 

This hands-on challenge is perfect for grades 2-8, combining creativity, problem-solving, and spring fun into one unforgettable learning experience.

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Build the Ultimate Bird Nest: A Fun Before or After Spring Break STEM Activity!  

In this fun spring STEM challenge, students design, build, and test a bird nest that can hold plastic Easter eggs without collapsing under weight or rain. It's the perfect first day of spring or after spring break activity for grades 2-8.

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
  • Modifications for grades 2-8, extension activities and more

 Editable Student Handouts:

  • Criteria & constraints lists
  • Analysis templates
  • Reflection questions

 Bonus Extension Handouts / Activities:

  • Process flow maps to support design thinking 
  • Math extensions for calculating egg capacity and weight distribution 
  • Bird research and idioms logs for cross-curricular connections

Perfect for:

Easter STEM Challenges

After Spring Break Activities

Creative Classroom Projects and Enrichment
First Day of Spring STEM Fun

Materials Needed:

  • Cheap toilet paper
  • Plastic Easter eggs
  • Plastic bin
  • Assorted craft materials & recyclables 

Why You'll Love This Activity:

Cross-Disciplinary Approach: Connects engineering, science, math, and even fun idioms related to birds and nests!

Flexible & Adaptable: Easily adapt the challenge for various grade levels, from 2nd grade through middle school.

 Hands-On Learning: Students develop problem-solving and engineering skills in a creative and fun environment

Ready-to-Use Resources: Includes editable student handouts, teacher tools, and extension activities to enhance learning.

Perfect for Easter & Spring Fun: Celebrate the season while teaching important engineering concepts.

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