St. Patrick’s Day STEM & Science Activity:Guard the Leprechaun’s Gold
Guard the Leprechaun’s Gold – A Fun and Engaging St. Patrick's Day STEM Challenge!
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 Extension Activities:
- Process flow maps for engineering
- Rainbow Research Logs
- Math activities: identify equivalent fractions, percents, and decimals
St. Patrick’s Day math, science or STEM centers
Class celebrations
March enrichment or early finisher activities
Cross-Curricular Learning: Incorporates STEM, math, and engineering with a festive St. Patrick’s Day twist. 
Flexible & Adaptable: Perfect for March STEM activities and adaptable for grades 2–8, making it ideal for a wide range of learning levels. 
Hands-On Problem-Solving: Students design, build, and test creative devices to keep the leprechaun’s gold safe from thieves. 
Teacher-Friendly Resources: Includes NGSS-aligned standards, detailed teacher guides, and editable student handouts for easy implementation. 
Extension Activities: Math challenges, process flow maps, and even rainbow research logs for deeper learning.
