Get ready for a spine-tingling adventure with our Halloween Haunt STEAM Challenge!
In this activity, kids will design and build a spooky experience for a local event. But it’s more than just Halloween fun—they will also integrate a special STEAM feature to bring their spooky creation to life. From LED-lit ghosts to moving gears and pulleys, the challenge is designed to spark curiosity, creative thinking, and hands-on learning.
Ready to lead your young creators through a memorable STEAM adventure? Get the instructions below!
Challenge: Your team was hired to design and build a spooky, family-friendly experience for a local Halloween event. Your design must include at least one special feature that enhances the experience through the use of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). Your team will also demonstrate how it works.
Materials:
Below is a list of suggested materials. Consider using recycled or reusable materials whenever possible.
General Materials – Cardboard, construction paper, cotton balls, chenille sticks (pipe cleaners), popsicle sticks, string, glue, tape, scissors
STEM Materials – LEDs, batteries, sensors, pulleys, gears, etc.
Time: 1 hour
Scoring:
- Up to 20 points for the creativity of your spooky experience
- 10 points if your spooky experience includes at least one working special STEM feature
- Up to 20 points for the creativity of your special STEM feature
- Up to 20 points for how well your team works together
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