Are you looking for a way for students to apply their knowledge of simple machines in a fun and engaging way? These STEM projects are perfect to engage and challenge your gifted and talented and high-achieving students while still addressing science standards.

Students will use their knowledge of simple machines to create a chain reaction machine to trap a mouse, trap a leprechaun, and catch a turkey. Following the engineering design process, they'll ask, imagine, plan, create, test, improve, and reflect.

This challenge involves incorporating at least two simple machines and devising a way to interconnect them, enabling the trap to function independently.

This challenge can be completed with classroom objects. Helpful objects include ramps, cars, balls, dominoes, paper cups, blocks, and cardboard.

Please note that this bundle is available at a significantly reduced price because the challenges are very similar with different themes.

Each Resource Includes:

Table of Contents

6 Preparation Pages for Teachers:

• Sample timeline and preparation
• Teacher tips
• Example
• Possible Materials List
• Background information
• Cutouts

5 Pages to Present the Challenge to Students:

• Challenge overview
• Science vocabulary
• Types of simple machines (2 pages)
• Requirements and restrictions

5 Pages for Students to Complete:

• Cover page
• Ask and imagine page
• Plan and create page
• Test and improve page
• Reflection page

Creative Writing Prompt

Print and use today!

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Design a Marble Track STEM Challenge

Winter Sled and Slope STEM Challenge

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