A comprehensive, real-world STEM package that builds critical thinking, teamwork, and engineering skills through hands-on, NGSS-aligned projects.

This all-in-one bundle equips you with engaging presentations, interactive student workbooks, and creative STEM challenges to bring the Engineering Design Process (EDP) to life in your middle or high school classroom. Students will develop essential problem-solving skills as they design, test, and refine solutions to real-world challenges—all while collaborating in assigned engineering roles and presenting their innovative ideas.

What’s Included in This Bundle?

✅ 1. Introduction to the Engineering Design Process

• Editable presentation that introduces students to EDP with relatable examples (like redesigning a backpack for comfort).
  
• Student Notes Worksheet for guided note-taking.
  
• A Closer Look at Engineering Design, reading with comprehension questions and an answer key.
  

✅ 2. Card Tower Challenge – Engineering Design Project

• Presentation and student workbook guide students through building a 70 cm freestanding tower using only playing cards and 30 cm of removable tape.
  
• Structured roles (Lead Engineer, Site Technician, Junior Engineer, Technology Specialist) ensure active participation from every student.
  
• The assessment rubric evaluates documentation, teamwork, construction quality, and final presentation.
  

✅ 3. Marshmallow Tower Challenge – STEM Engineering Project

• Presentation and workbook create an immersive experience where students design a 70 cm freestanding tower with budget constraints to “save” Marshmallow City’s tourism.
  
• Includes a materials price list and budget tracking for real-world constraint practice.
  
• The final 2–3 minute commercial pitch activity develops communication and persuasion skills.
  
• The grading system covers the project packet, completed tower, and commercial (100 points total).
  

Knowledge & Skills Students Will Build:

✔ Understand and apply the steps of the Engineering Design Process (Identify, Research, Plan, Build, Test, Improve, Share).
✔ Work collaboratively in defined roles, fostering teamwork and leadership.
✔ Manage constraints like budget and materials while making strategic design decisions.
✔ Strengthen creativity and critical thinking through iterative testing and refinement.
✔ Develop professional communication skills with slide presentations and persuasive commercials.
✔ Document progress with written reflections, diagrams, and photos for a polished final product.

Perfect For:

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

Teaching Tip: Run each project as a multi-day activity where students rotate through roles, test their designs, and refine their solutions before presenting to the class.

Why Teachers Love It:
This bundle saves you hours of prep with ready-to-use lesson slides, editable student packets, and detailed rubrics. It provides a complete roadmap for teaching engineering design concepts through engaging, hands-on challenges.