Ah, the back-to-school season for new students. The smell of freshly sharpened pencils, the buzz of student voices, and the excitement of meeting new classmates as a new school year begins.

The end of the school year is fast approaching, and teachers are looking for fun ways to engage their students in STEM projects that will keep them busy and learning until the very end. With a bit of imagination and some simple materials, which even a rubber band will do, you can create three epic end-of-the-year STEM activities and challenges for kids to inspire their inner superhero, ocean explorer, or STEM camper.