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⭐Build a Rocket and Launcher: Back to School STEM Engineering Project!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Learn, build, and explore all about the space shuttle! This bundle includes colorful flashcards, journal booklet, and project instructions. There are 4 lesson plans included in this bundle. Each lesson is about 45 minutes to an hour long. This project includes the following:The Little Engineer’s Guide The little Engineer’s Guide (individual pages) – If you choose to NOT print it as a booklet Vocabulary flashcards 4 Full Lesson Plans with teacher’s notes, background information and proje
1st - 4th
Engineering, Reading, Science
Makerspace Project Ideas
Over 50 STEM Project Ideas!52 open-ended STEM project ideas that are perfect for your Makerspace, STEM Center, or STEM Lab! With so many ideas to choose from, students will always have motivation to keep making throughout the year! Simply print the light bulbs on colored paper, cut out, laminate, hole punch, and attach to a ring for easy student access. Blank light bulbs are included as well for students to contribute their own STEM project ideas! *Please note that this resource is NOT editable!
1st - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Science
Also included in: Setting up your MakerSpace Bundle
DIGITAL STEM Project - Build a Pet Home - Seesaw - Google Slides
Are you looking for a STEM activity that you can do with BOTH your face to face students AND your remote learners?!?! Look no further!! This activity is both DIGITAL & HANDS-ON!! This activity is planned out to last you one week!!Day 1: Your students will go on a virtual field tip to the animal shelter. They will learn that the animal shelter has too many pets and that they need to create a pet home. They will then learn about what a pet needs to survive. Then, each student or group will then pi
1st - 2nd
Engineering, Science
STEM Engineering Challenge Bundle – 6 Hands-On Projects | Grades K–8
Ultimate STEM Challenge Bundle – 6 Hands-On Engineering Projects (Grades K–8)Bring high-engagement, real-world engineering into your classroom with this 6-Project STEM Challenge Bundle! This collection includes six classroom-tested, student-approved engineering design challenges that build creativity, problem-solving, collaboration, 21st-century skills, and a love for STEM. Perfect for STEM Labs, Science Classrooms, Makerspaces, PBL Units, After-School Programs, and Summer Camps! Individually,
K - 8th
Engineering, For All Subjects, Physics
CCSS, NGSS
5.NBT.B.7
, W.3.1
, W.5.1b
+10
Halloween Read-Aloud STEM Challenges | 10 Story-Based Engineering Projects
Bring Halloween learning to life with these 10 hands-on STEM challenges inspired by popular Halloween read-alouds! Each activity connects to a story students love and challenges them to design, build, and solve problems using creativity and critical thinking. Perfect for October STEM stations, small groups, or a full week of festive fun, these story-based engineering projects keep engagement high while reinforcing real science and engineering practices. 🧠 Why Teachers Love This Resource:✅ 1
1st - 3rd
Classroom Community, Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
Engineering Design Process | Toolkit Project | STEM Back to School Activity
Introduce your students to the Engineering Design Process with this fun, hands-on toolkit activity! Your students will create their own toolkit using the seven steps of the Engineering Design Process: Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, Test, Improve and Share! The finished toolkits can be placed in students' interactive journals or displayed for reference as they work through STEM investigations and Engineering challenges. How the activity works:1. Students will color and cut out Engineering Design st
1st - 4th
Engineering, General Science, Robotics
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+4
STEM Activity Build a Paper Bee Robot Bee-Bot STEAM Craft Project Elementary
This paper STEM activity / craft is the perfect way for students to learn about how robots work! If they love to code with robots like Bee-Bot, they may have wondered what's inside of it. This activity helps students learn about many of the electrical and mechanical components needed for the robot to work! ✅ What You'll Get ✅ Teacher overview and lesson planOne-page overview "Inside the Bee-Bot" - includes overview on how the Bee-Bot works and some of its components.Robotics vocabulary and te
K - 5th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
Earthquake Shake Tower Challenge – Structural Engineering STEM Project
In the Earthquake Shake Test Tower STEM Challenge, students become civil and structural engineers as they design and build a tower that can withstand simulated earthquake forces without collapsing. Using simple classroom materials, students explore vibrations, structural stability, balance, and energy transfer while engaging in authentic problem-solving through the Engineering Design Process. This exciting, low-prep STEM challenge is ideal for STEM labs, science classrooms, engineering unit
K - 8th
Engineering, For All Subjects, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Leprechaun Trap STEM Activity St. Patrick's Day Family Project Engineering Fun
Design a Leprechaun Trap and catch the leprechaun for St. Patrick's Day! Students will use the planning sheet to follow the engineering design process, pick bait to trap the leprechaun, and create a simple (or complicated!) trap while exploring force and motion. This project can be done in small groups (pairs works well) or you may send this home as family project. 🍀 What You'll Get 🍀 Teacher instructions and guided lesson planDifferentiated recording page options that guide students through
1st - 6th
Engineering, Measurement, Physics
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+4
Groundhog Day STEM Hibernation Day STEM Activities February Family Project
Looking for an engaging and meaningful Groundhog Day STEM activity? This Groundhog Burrow Engineering Design Challenge invites students to think like engineers as they design and build a warm, dark burrow to help a groundhog survive winter hibernation. Perfect for Groundhog Day STEM, Hibernation Day STEM, or a memorable February Family Project, this hands-on activity blends science, engineering, and creativity using simple materials you already have. The ChallengeGroundhogs spend the winter
K - 5th
Biology, Engineering, General Science
Water Cycle STEM Project |Explore How Water Moves Around Earth |Hands-On Science
💧 Water Cycle STEM Project | Explore How Water Moves Around Earth | Hands-On Science Activity Bring science to life with this engaging Water Cycle STEM Project where students explore how water moves through Earth’s systems while designing and building their own working model! This hands-on activity combines science concepts with the engineering design process, helping students understand the water cycle in a meaningful and interactive way. 🌍 What Students Will Learn Students will: Under
1st - 9th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Environment
Weather & Climate STEM Project | Explore Weather Patterns & Climate Systems
🌦️ Weather & Climate STEM Project | Explore Weather Patterns & Climate Systems | Hands-On Science Activity Engage your students with this interactive Weather & Climate STEM Project, where they investigate real-world weather conditions and design their own tools to measure and understand atmospheric changes! This resource blends science content with the engineering design process, helping students explore the difference between weather and climate while building meaningful, hands-on connectio
1st - 9th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Environment
Jumping Jack Puppet Craft Force and Motion STEM Lesson - Engineering Art Project
Engage your students with a hands-on STEM activity that teaches force and motion, simple machines, and basic engineering concepts! This Jumping Jack Puppet STEM lesson includes doll and teddy bear templates, illustrated step-by-step instructions, and a mini engineering challenge perfect for GATE, enrichment, or elementary classrooms. Students will build, test, and modify their puppets to explore cause-and-effect, mechanical movement, and problem-solving in a fun, creative way. This print
K - 3rd
Engineering, Other (Arts), Other (Science)
Build a Leprechaun Trap STEM Challenge | St. Patrick’s Day Engineering Project
Make St. Patrick’s Day meaningful and hands-on with this engaging Leprechaun Trap STEM Challenge!In this fun and age-appropriate engineering activity, students are challenged to design and build a trap to catch a sneaky classroom leprechaun using simple classroom materials. This project introduces Lower Elementary students (1st–3rd) to the Engineering Design Process through drawing, building, testing, and improving their own creative trap designs. Students will: ✔ Learn about solving real-wor
1st - 3rd
Engineering, Handwriting
Toys/Game Around the World: Math/Social Studies Project Based Learning
This is a high-quality, interdisciplinary unit that hits the "STEM + Social Studies" sweet spot—a very popular niche on Teachers Pay Teachers (TpT). Here is a ready-to-use product title, description, and "What's Included" list designed to convert browsers into buyers. Product Title: STEM Around the World: 5-Day Toy Engineering & Physics Lab Subtitle: History, Physics, and Invention Challenges for Upper Elementary & Middle School Product Description:Take your students on a global journey where hi
1st - 5th
Engineering, Geometry, Physics
STEM Challenge Cards - Easy STEM Activities - STEM Activities Projects
STEM Challenge Cards How Can I Use These STEM Challenge Cards? These STEM Challenge Cards give you ready-made projects to get students building, problem-solving, and working together. The PDF includes a teacher instruction page with suggested supplies and 16 cards, each with a different construction challenge. They’re ideal for group work, morning starters, or afternoon projects. Why Teachers Like ItHands-on learning – Kids design, build, and test real structures.Collaboration focus – Encourages
1st - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering, General Science
STEM: Marble Run Project
This fun STEM project will make your science class one to remember. Included are Learning Goals, Teacher Guide/Lesson Plan (step-by-step), Materials List, Planning Sheet, Predictions Graphic Organizer, Engineering Testing Log, Reflection Pages, Vocabulary List, and Completion Checklist.
1st - 6th
Engineering, Other (Science), Physical Science
Build a Bug Hotel – STEM Project for Grades K–2 | NGSS & Common Core Aligned
Looking for a hands-on, standards-based STEM activity that’s easy to prep and full of cross-curricular learning? This 4 day project is the perfect way to bring science, engineering, math, and creativity together in one engaging unit your students will love! What’s Included: ✅ 3 Printable Worksheets: Worksheet 1 – Bug Detective: Learn about insects and habitatsWorksheet 2 – Plan Your Bug Hotel: Design & label your own structureWorksheet 3 – Build & Reflect: Build, draw, and reflect on the proces
K - 2nd
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Environment
CCSS, NGSS
K.CC.B.4
, K.CC.B.4a
, K.CC.B.4b
+14
Cup Tower STEM Challenge | Team Building STEM Project
Cup Tower STEM ChallengeLooking for a cup tower challenge as a team builder? In this beginning of the year STEM challenge, students will work to create two versions of the STEM challenge cup tower. Using only cups and books, students will create the highest tower possible, reflect, then create a tower to hold up books! There are also cup tower ideas for anyone who needs a little inspiration! This product includes:✨Teacher Directions and Tips ✨Student Directions ✨A link to an editable Google Slid
1st - 3rd
Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-1
Also included in: First Week STEM Activities
Valentines Maze | Candy Conversation Heart STEM Project
Valentines MazeThis Valentine’s maze is a great project to do with all of those candy conversation hearts! In this valentine heart maze STEM challenge, students will work to create a conversation heart maze to get a pompom “valentine” through without touching the pompom with their hands. With simple, cheap supplies you likely already have, students will enjoy completing this STEM challenge. This product includes:✨Teacher Directions and Tips ✨Student Directions ✨A link to an editable Google Slide
1st - 3rd
Engineering, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: Valentine’s Day STEM Activity Bundle
STEAM Thanksgiving Native American Dugout Canoe-Engineering Project Based GATE
Thanksgiving Native American Dugout Canoe Challenge STEAM project based GATE activity. This is the perfect project to introduce engineering to your students during the Fall Season. Contains:Teacher Directions, Website Resource Page, Standards, Materials List, Student Planning Sheet, Student Reflection Sheet, Parent letter Requesting supplies. (in thirds to save paper!) You might like these other amazing GATE products:STEAM Thanksgiving Turkey Balloon Rocket Race- Engineering Project Based GATE
K - 5th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Enrichment Research Project ~ I'm An Architect!
This research study is perfect for enrichment or fast-finishers! Students will utilize this STEM approach to identify the works of an architect by solving word problems, constructing their own building and more! Great for in-class or home project.
This has been a great tool for my kids who enjoy higher level thinking activities and exploring new topics!
If your kids enjoy this research project, more will be posted soon :)
1st - 2nd
Engineering, Other (Math)
CCSS
1.OA.A.1
, 1.OA.A.2
, 2.OA.A.1
My Engineering Journal: An Engineering Project Guide
Thanks for checking out My Engineering Journal!
This resource is intended to be a printable guide for students who are completing their own Engineering project. My school is using this guide for students who are completing an Engineering prototype rather than a Science Fair project our STEM fair!
This four page resource leads students through the engineering design process with thoughtful guided questions in order to complete their own independent project, with plenty of space for note taking
K - 12th
Engineering, Science
Index Card Challenge | Bus Bridge STEM Project
Index Card ChallengeLooking for an index card bridge challenge? In this beginning of the year STEM challenge, students will work to create an index card bridge for a bus to get over the stream. With simple, cheap supplies you likely already have, students will enjoy completing this index card bridge STEM challenge. This product includes:✨Teacher Directions and Tips ✨Student Directions ✨A link to an editable Google Slides presentation for introducing the task ✨Printable buses for the challenge ✨T
1st - 3rd
Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-1
Also included in: First Week STEM Activities
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