St. Patrick's Day STEM & Math Game:Get the Leprechaun’s Gold Activity

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with this exciting hands-on STEM challenge that combines creativity, engineering, and math to get your students thinking and problem-solving as they design devices to safely retrieve the leprechaun’s gold.
Perfect for STEM centers, classroom celebrations, or enrichment activities, this fun-filled project is adaptable for various grade levels and learning styles.


Get the Gold St. Patrick's Day STEM Challenge – Fun, Festive, and Educational!
This hands-on, festive STEM challenge is the perfect way to engage your students in critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving this St. Patrick’s Day.
Students will design and test devices to safely transfer the leprechaun’s gold, blending engineering, math, and science into one fun activity. Whether in a STEM center, classroom celebration, or as an enrichment project, this challenge is a hit with all ages!
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
- NGSS-aligned standards
Editable Student Handouts:
- Criteria & constraints list to guide designs
- Discussion questions
- Design analysis sheets
Bonus Activities:
- Leprechaun Writing - Limerick activity
- Leprechaun Math - identifying even vs. odd numbers, using divisibility rules, and solving word problems
- Leprechaun Science - Process flow maps for engineering practice
Perfect for:
St. Patrick’s Day math, science or STEM centers
Class celebrations
March enrichment or early finisher activitiesMaterials Needed:
- Assorted craft materials & recyclables (you can swap gold-wrapped chocolates for crumpled pieces of yellow paper or dry pasta to simplify)
Why You'll Love This Activity:
Hands-On Learning: Students design, build, and test their devices to transfer "gold," applying engineering and problem-solving skills.
Cross-Curricular Fun: Includes math extensions like divisibility rules and solving word problems, plus creative writing with limericks.
Adaptable for All Grades: Perfect for 2nd-8th grade with flexible materials and clear instructions for every learning style.
Festive and Educational: Combines St. Patrick’s Day fun with academic learning for a memorable classroom experience.
Easy to Implement: Editable handouts, teacher tips, and extension activities make this activity a breeze to use.



