Build a Bridge: Engineering Design Process {NGSS Aligned}

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"I love this project! My students love learning about the engineering design process when it involves a fun and engaging project like this. The prep was pretty easy and the packet made the entire project easy to follow from start to finish. "

Lindsay L.

Description

Fun and engaging way to COVER NGSS 3-5-ETS1! Students are introduced to the engineering design process with an attractive, colorful chart as well as a suggested video link before answering questions.

Next, students practice using each step of the engineering design process by designing and creating a bridge made out of paper. Organized, student worksheets guide them through each step as they have fun becoming junior engineers!

Rubric included for quick and easy grading as well as a teacher page with instructions, video link, and answer key!

This resource is included in Engineering Design Complete Unit. Check it out!

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Build a Bridge: Engineering Design Process {NGSS Aligned}

Name: Build a Bridge: Engineering Design Process {NGSS Aligned}
Brand: Sunshine STEM
SKU: 5885290
Price: 2.25 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (3 reviews)

Rated 5 out of 5, based on 3 reviews

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Highlights

Digital downloads

Easel Activities, PDF

Grades

3rd - 7th

Subjects

Basic Principles, Engineering, Science

Standards

NGSS3-5-ETS1-3

NGSS3-5-ETS1-1

NGSS3-5-ETS1-2

What others say

Lindsay L.

Description

Fun and engaging way to COVER NGSS 3-5-ETS1! Students are introduced to the engineering design process with an attractive, colorful chart as well as a suggested video link before answering questions.

Rubric included for quick and easy grading as well as a teacher page with instructions, video link, and answer key!

This resource is included in Engineering Design Complete Unit. Check it out!

Report this resource to TPT

Reported resources will be reviewed by our team. Report this resource to let us know if this resource violates TPT's content guidelines.

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Great Resource

Rated 5 out of 5

September 16, 2025

Follows the engineering process, and gives the students the opportunity to test and reflect.

Kristen L.

815 reviews • Nevada

Grades taught: 5th

Rated 5 out of 5

July 16, 2024

Great resource! Kept my student engaged and great directions.

Descoteaux Designs

(TPT Seller)

687 reviews

Grades taught: 4th

Rated 5 out of 5

June 21, 2024

I love this project! My students love learning about the engineering design process when it involves a fun and engaging project like this. The prep was pretty easy and the packet made the entire project easy to follow from start to finish.

Lindsay Liedke

(TPT Seller)

88 reviews

Grades taught: 3rd

Questions & Answers

Standards

to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).

NGSS3-5-ETS1-3

Plan and carry out fair tests in which variables are controlled and failure points are considered to identify aspects of a model or prototype that can be improved.

NGSS3-5-ETS1-1

Define a simple design problem reflecting a need or a want that includes specified criteria for success and constraints on materials, time, or cost.

NGSS3-5-ETS1-2

Generate and compare multiple possible solutions to a problem based on how well each is likely to meet the criteria and constraints of the problem.