St. Patrick’s Day STEM Activity
St. Pat's Snake Snatcher Science & STEM

Make St. Patrick’s Day memorable with this hands-on Snake Snatcher Science Activity! Students will love designing and testing their own devices to safely remove snakes from Ireland in this fun and educational March STEM challenge. 

It’s the perfect way to blend Irish folklore with critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork.

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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the Snake Snatcher Science Activity – A Fun March STEM Challenge

In this hands-on St. Patrick's Day STEM challenge, students will design, test, and refine their own creations to remove "snakes" from Ireland. Perfect for March STEM lessons, this activity connects creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork while incorporating Irish folklore for an unforgettable learning experience.

What’s Included?

Everything you need to implement seamless and engaging STEM activities:

Teacher Support

  • Video walk-through to make prep a breeze
  • Easy-to-follow setup guides & materials lists 

 Editable Student Handouts:

  • Criteria & constraints list & map of Ireland to guide designs
  • Discussion questions
  • Design analysis sheets

 Bonus Activities:

  • Snake Research Log 
  • Camouflage & Mimicry Research templates 
  • Writing prompts and process flow maps
  • Math extension activities

 NGSS-Aligned Standards

  • Perfect for grades 2–8 with modifications for all skill levels.

Perfect for:

St. Patrick’s Day class parties
March STEM, science and math centers
Enrichment or Early finisher activities

Materials Needed:

  • Simple craft materials that work with items you already have in your classroom 
  • Multiple “snake” material options to mix up the challenge

Why You'll Love This Activity:

St. Patrick’s Day STEM Fun: Engage students in hands-on problem-solving with a twist on the holiday’s legends. 
Creativity & Critical Thinking: Foster teamwork and innovative thinking while reinforcing engineering principles. 
Cross-Curricular Connections: Perfect for integrating science, math, and engineering with Irish folklore. 
Flexible for All Ages: Easily modify the difficulty for various grade levels.
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