A dynamic, hands-on STEM package that builds teamwork, critical thinking, and engineering skills through the Engineering Design Process.

This comprehensive bundle includes everything you need to run a highly engaging, NGSS-aligned STEM project in your middle or high school science classroom. Students will design, test, and refine a freestanding card tower using a full deck of playing cards and minimal tape—all while working collaboratively in engineering teams and documenting their journey.

What’s Included in This Bundle?

✅ 1. Teacher Presentation (PowerPoint)

• Introduces students to the challenge, materials, and constraints.
  
• Outlines each step of the Engineering Design Process (EDP): Identify the Problem, Research & Gather Information, Develop a Design, Prototype & Test, Finalize Design, and Present.
  
• Defines student roles (Lead Engineer, Site Technician, Junior Engineer, Technology Specialist) and responsibilities to promote effective teamwork.
  
• Provides a clear grading rubric (100 points total) covering documentation, collaboration, tower construction, and final presentation.
  

✅ 2. Student Workbook (Editable DOCX/PDF)

• Guided sections for documenting each step of the EDP, including:
  • Problem identification (criteria & constraints)
  • Research and brainstorming space
  • Prototype photos and written observations for up to 3 design iterations
  • Reflection questions for evaluating challenges and solutions
  
• Prompts for students to finalize their design and prepare a polished group slideshow presentation.
  

✅ 3. Assessment Rubric

• Breaks down grading into four categories:
  • Engineering Design Process Documentation (30 points)
  • Team Collaboration & Role Participation (20 points)
  • Tower Construction (30 points)
  • Final Slide Presentation (20 points)
  
• Ensures students are assessed on creativity, teamwork, problem-solving, and communication.
  

Knowledge & Skills Students Will Build:

✔ Apply the Engineering Design Process to solve a real-world design challenge.
✔ Collaborate effectively within assigned team roles to divide tasks and support group success.
✔ Strengthen critical thinking and problem-solving through iterative testing and reflection.
✔ Develop digital literacy and public speaking skills with a final slideshow presentation.
✔ Practice documenting scientific and engineering work using visuals and written reflections.

Perfect For:

• Middle and High School STEM, Engineering, or Physical Science (Grades 6–10)
  
• NGSS-aligned instruction (Science & Engineering Practices: Defining Problems & Designing Solutions)
  
• Back-to-school team-building activities, STEM fairs, or project-based learning units
  
• Traditional, hybrid, and digital classrooms (Google Classroom compatible)
  

Teaching Tip: Use as a multi-day project with daily checkpoints or a competition where teams earn points for creativity, stability, and height.

Why Teachers Love It:
This bundle includes everything you need—lesson slides, a student workbook, and an assessment rubric—saving you hours of prep and ensuring students are fully engaged in an authentic engineering experience.