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STEM Challenge Rescue Devices Teamwork Problem-Solving Easy Prep Activity
STEM Challenge Rescue Devices Teamwork Problem-Solving Easy Prep Activity
STEM Challenge Rescue Devices Teamwork Problem-Solving Easy Prep Activity
STEM Challenge Rescue Devices Teamwork Problem-Solving Easy Prep Activity
STEM Challenge Rescue Devices Teamwork Problem-Solving Easy Prep Activity
STEM Challenge Rescue Devices Teamwork Problem-Solving Easy Prep Activity
STEM Challenge Rescue Devices Teamwork Problem-Solving Easy Prep Activity
STEM Challenge Rescue Devices Teamwork Problem-Solving Easy Prep Activity
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"The kids loved these hands-on STEM activities! They provided opportunities for investigation and teamwork. "
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Description

Are you looking for a STEM Activity that focuses on Teamwork? This one is PERFECT and it has easy prep! The twist is that students will work in groups to design 2 different devices and then join the structures with a partner group!

That's right—two groups using the same materials are building two different structures that will be combined into one working model. This is the ultimate in Teamwork!

What is the challenge?

  • Students will design and create a rescue cranking device or a rescue carrier using the same supplies.
  • Each task has its own requirements.
  • The rescue cranking device group will partner with a carrier group to combine the two structures into a rescue method for retrieving cargo from the bottom of a “cliff.”
  • Can the crank team make a device to wind up the rope (string)? Can the carrier group create a container that will not dump the cargo? Can the two teams work together to carry out the rescue?

What is your prep?

You will need supplies in addition to this package. This includes straws, craft sticks, string, rubber bands, construction paper, and tape. The weights we used for the cargo were mini marshmallows.

The package specifically contains:

  • Cover
  • Teacher Background
  • Materials and Preparation page
  • 2 pages of Teacher Step-by-Step Directions
  • 2 pages of Helpful Hints
  • 3 pages of photos
  • Task constraints to display
  • Task requirement cards to use with each group
  • Lab sheets specific to each task
  • Sample answers of lab sheets
  • Scoring rubric
  • All forms are provided in an editable format.
  • The page count listed includes everything.

➡️ Click here to save 20% on this STEM Challenge and 2 additional teamwork activities!

➡️ Click here for the Easy Supplies 6-Pack that includes this challenge

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STEM Challenge Rescue Devices Teamwork Problem-Solving Easy Prep Activity

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What others say

"The kids loved these hands-on STEM activities! They provided opportunities for investigation and teamwork. "
star
Laura F.
"This was a helpful resource for my first year of teaching STEM. Thanks for providing a clear and concise product!"
star
Lauren F.

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Description

Are you looking for a STEM Activity that focuses on Teamwork? This one is PERFECT and it has easy prep! The twist is that students will work in groups to design 2 different devices and then join the structures with a partner group!

That's right—two groups using the same materials are building two different structures that will be combined into one working model. This is the ultimate in Teamwork!

What is the challenge?

  • Students will design and create a rescue cranking device or a rescue carrier using the same supplies.
  • Each task has its own requirements.
  • The rescue cranking device group will partner with a carrier group to combine the two structures into a rescue method for retrieving cargo from the bottom of a “cliff.”
  • Can the crank team make a device to wind up the rope (string)? Can the carrier group create a container that will not dump the cargo? Can the two teams work together to carry out the rescue?

What is your prep?

You will need supplies in addition to this package. This includes straws, craft sticks, string, rubber bands, construction paper, and tape. The weights we used for the cargo were mini marshmallows.

The package specifically contains:

  • Cover
  • Teacher Background
  • Materials and Preparation page
  • 2 pages of Teacher Step-by-Step Directions
  • 2 pages of Helpful Hints
  • 3 pages of photos
  • Task constraints to display
  • Task requirement cards to use with each group
  • Lab sheets specific to each task
  • Sample answers of lab sheets
  • Scoring rubric
  • All forms are provided in an editable format.
  • The page count listed includes everything.

➡️ Click here to save 20% on this STEM Challenge and 2 additional teamwork activities!

➡️ Click here for the Easy Supplies 6-Pack that includes this challenge

*********************************************************************************

Be the first to know about my new discounts, freebies, and product launches:

Click here to follow my store. It’s that easy to receive email updates about Teachers Are Terrific!

Thank you so much,

Teachers Really are Terrific!

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Rated 4.88 out of 5, based on 130 reviews
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One Stop Shop
Rated 5 out of 5
May 11, 2026
Everything needed was included! Great challenging STEM project!
Mrs Kids Count
(TPT Seller)
321 reviews • Ohio
Grades taught: Other
Fun challenge
Rated 5 out of 5
August 3, 2025
Met expectations
Students enjoyed this activity and practiced their teamwork skills.
Anahid G.
27 reviews
Grades taught: 4th
Rated 5 out of 5
January 17, 2025
The kids loved these hands-on STEM activities! They provided opportunities for investigation and teamwork.
5th is Pand-tastic
(TPT Seller)
27 reviews
Grades taught: 5th
Rated 5 out of 5
November 24, 2024
Thank you for sharing this resource. My students enjoyed this!
Adrienne H.
238 reviews
Grades taught: 4th
Rated 5 out of 5
November 17, 2024
I enjoyed using this activity to have my students be creative and problem solve. Great resource!
Kim C.
12 reviews
Grades taught: 7th
Rated 5 out of 5
August 28, 2024
This was a helpful resource for my first year of teaching STEM. Thanks for providing a clear and concise product!
Lauren F.
434 reviews
Grades taught: 7th
Rated 5 out of 5
February 21, 2024
This product was helpful in the planning of activities for my students to complete after they finished stations.
Anna R.
130 reviews
Grades taught: 5th
Student populations: Autism, Emerging bilinguals, Learning difficulties, Mild to severe disabilities
Rated 5 out of 5
December 15, 2023
Great resource. Worked very well for my needs. Thanks!
Kristin M.
60 reviews
Grades taught: 7th

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