Description
Looking for a high-engagement STEM activity that builds teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving skills? The Backpack Design Challenge is a hands-on engineering activity where students work in teams to design and build a wearable backpack using only paper and tape!
With limited materials, a time challenge, and real book testing, students must brainstorm, collaborate, test their designs, and think like engineers in a fun and memorable way.
This low-prep resource includes editable lesson slides, teacher directions, testing instructions, and student reflection activities—making it easy to prep and exciting to teach.
Perfect for back to school, STEM days, testing breaks, indoor days, or end-of-year fun!
What’s Included:
• 8 Animated Lesson Slides
(Google Slides + PowerPoint)
• Printable Teacher Directions
• Optional Student Reflection Page
• Materials List + Setup Instructions
• Time Breakdown + Testing Directions
• Reflection Prompts + Extension Ideas
Great For:
- First Week of School
- End of Year Fun
- STEM Stations
- Critical Thinking Activities
- Team-Building Challenges
- Genius Hour & Makerspace Activities
Recommended Products:
- Spotlight Student
- Wave and Say Hello | Morning Meeting
- Imagination Self Portrait
- The Type of Teacher I Want & Had
- Find Someone Who Game
How to Earn TPT Credits for Future Purchases
• Go to your My Purchases page on Teachers Pay Teachers
• Next to each resource, click the “Provide Feedback” button
• Leave a quick rating and comment to earn credits toward future purchases!
Your feedback truly means so much to me. It helps me create resources that are even more meaningful and effective for classrooms like yours. Thank you for your support! 💛
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Description
Looking for a high-engagement STEM activity that builds teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving skills? The Backpack Design Challenge is a hands-on engineering activity where students work in teams to design and build a wearable backpack using only paper and tape!
With limited materials, a time challenge, and real book testing, students must brainstorm, collaborate, test their designs, and think like engineers in a fun and memorable way.
This low-prep resource includes editable lesson slides, teacher directions, testing instructions, and student reflection activities—making it easy to prep and exciting to teach.
Perfect for back to school, STEM days, testing breaks, indoor days, or end-of-year fun!
What’s Included:
• 8 Animated Lesson Slides
(Google Slides + PowerPoint)
• Printable Teacher Directions
• Optional Student Reflection Page
• Materials List + Setup Instructions
• Time Breakdown + Testing Directions
• Reflection Prompts + Extension Ideas
Great For:
- First Week of School
- End of Year Fun
- STEM Stations
- Critical Thinking Activities
- Team-Building Challenges
- Genius Hour & Makerspace Activities
Recommended Products:
- Spotlight Student
- Wave and Say Hello | Morning Meeting
- Imagination Self Portrait
- The Type of Teacher I Want & Had
- Find Someone Who Game
How to Earn TPT Credits for Future Purchases
• Go to your My Purchases page on Teachers Pay Teachers
• Next to each resource, click the “Provide Feedback” button
• Leave a quick rating and comment to earn credits toward future purchases!
Your feedback truly means so much to me. It helps me create resources that are even more meaningful and effective for classrooms like yours. Thank you for your support! 💛
Want 50% off new products? Be sure to follow my TPT store to be notified when new resources are posted. New products are 50% off for the first 48 hours!
