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Engineering Design Process Digital Breakout for Elementary STEM Review Puzzles
This digital breakout activity, similar to an escape room but without the need for physical locks, is all about the engineering design process! Students do not need any prior knowledge about engineering or the EDP to do this breakout, though you can also use it as a review. In this resource, students will: Learn about the engineering design process (10 slides of informational text)Solve 6 digital puzzles related to the EDP (a variety of puzzle types are included, from image puzzles, to ciphers
2nd - 5th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
Super Engineers Solve Big Problems!
A set of different scenarios that keeps your little ones engaged in hands-on activities. It has different scenarios related to designing houses or structures that can withstand environmental factors, such as hurricanes, tornadoes,earthquakes, storms... Each scenario has a suggested solution and tips for building its related model. It supports your engineering unit bringing it to real life. Suggestion: Each group or pair of students may receive one scenario that can be easily printed. They can s
1st - 5th
Engineering, Environment
Engineering Design Process Journal | STEM Early Finisher Reflection
Are you looking for a way to have your students participate in lessons about the Engineering Design Process? This student journal is the answer! It comes in two formats: printable and digital. Students will focus on various parts of the process and practice using each portion and reflect on its importance. This product can be used for early finishers, for review, morning work, with a substitute, homework, etc. What’s Included?Teacher Directions how to download the electronic version Color D
2nd - 5th
Engineering
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Pathfinder: Addressing Failure ["An Engineer's Mind"]
Many students struggle with continuing to try again after failure. Help them understand that mistakes are part of the process through this interactive activity. Everything you need is packaged in one Slides presentation, including a teacher guide, activities, hyperlinks, etc. This Pathfinder pairs with “Rosie Revere, Engineer” by Andrea Beaty. It's designed for gifted elementary students but can be used with all ages and abilities.
2nd - 6th
Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
Also included in: BUNDLE: Gifted Education Pathfinders [SEL]
Spookley Lego STEM Challenge
The Spookley Lego STEM Challenge is a Halloween/Fall activity that practices the 4C's, as well as the steps for the Engineering by Design Process. This STEM challenge goes beyond Halloween by connect to math standards, such as recognizing shapes, and ELA with a read aloud. Students work in partners or small groups against a list of criteria and constraints to build a pumpkin patch out of LEGOS that includes different color and shaped pumpkins. Materials needed are just Legos! Included is an edi
K - 2nd
Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
STEAM: Design A Robot
This 6 step STEAM/ STEM lesson/ unit contains a slide with directions and steps for your students to create their own robot. This works great with the engineering design process and recyclable materials.
PreK - 8th
Engineering
Summer STEM Science - Conductors Insulators Activity - End of Year Science STEM
Looking for a hands-on end of the year science activity to engage your students through the final days of school? The Keep it Cool / Make it Melt conductors and insulators STEM activity combines creativity, problem-solving, and real-world science as kids explore heat transfer in a fun and interactive way. This challenge is a great fit for end of year science activities, summer STEM activities, and summer science lessons, keeping kids engaged and learning right through the start of summer. 🧠
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Three Little Pigs STEM Activity Fairy Tale Force & Motion Science Engineering
The Three Little Pigs is the *perfect* fairy tale to tie into STEM! Try this structure STEM activity where the story takes a slightly different twist than the classic tale. Students will follow the engineering design process while exploring force and motion to create a house for the wolf! Students will follow the engineering design process in an age-appropriate way using the steps Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, Improve. ⭐ A New House for Wolf ⭐ Your students will help the three little pigs crea
K - 3rd
Engineering
CCSS, NGSS
1.MD.A.2
, 2.MD.A.1
, RL.1.3
+10
Summer STEM Challenge - Keep it Cool / Make it Melt Print and Paperless Bundle
This summer STEM challenge is the perfect end of year activity to keep your students engaged through the very last day of school! The basic premise:In partners or groups, students will design and build two devices: one to slow the melting process (Keep it Cool) and one to speed it up (Make it Melt). Includes modifications for grades 2-8. *This challenge is perfect for addressing NGSS standards for energy and structure & properties of matter. See related standards list at the end of the resource
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Beginning of Year Science Back to School STEM Activity Elementary Team Building
Perfect for Back to School STEM | Beginning of the Year Science, Grades 2–8The Apples Aloft Tower STEM Challenge is ideal for first week of school science activities, offering an engaging way to introduce your students to STEM practices, teamwork, and the engineering design process. Whether you're planning for back to school STEM activities in elementary or a middle school fall science unit, this tower-building challenge helps set classroom expectations, spark creativity, and build community
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Measurement, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
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
Tower Building STEM Challenge – Wind Resistance Engineering | Grades K–8
In the Windproof Tower STEM Challenge, students become civil and structural engineers as they design and construct a tower that can withstand strong winds without tipping or collapsing. Using simple classroom materials, students investigate wind forces, stability, center of mass, and structural reinforcement while engaging in authentic problem-solving through the Engineering Design Process. This high-engagement, low-prep STEM challenge is perfect for STEM labs, science classrooms, engineeri
K - 8th
Engineering, For All Subjects, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
STEM Team Building Activities First Day of School - Beginning of Year Science
Kick off your school year with high-energy, hands-on STEM activities for the first day of school that spark curiosity, strengthen classroom community, and build teamwork. This Back-to-School STEM Bundle includes 5 engaging team building activities that are perfect for introducing the engineering design process, reinforcing classroom routines, and connecting science content to real-world challenges. Whether you’re teaching elementary or middle school, these challenges support back to school
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
First Week of Science Back to School STEM Team Building First Day Activity STEAM
The Apples A-head STEM Challenge is a favorite among teachers looking for engaging back to school STEM activities for elementary and middle school students. Perfect for the first week of school science activities, this challenge gets students thinking critically while strengthening team building skills through the engineering design process, all while balancing an apple on their heads! ➡️ Challenge Overview:In this activity, students work in teams to design and build wearable headgear capa
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Boat Float STEM Challenge – Buoyancy Engineering Design Activity | Grades K–8
In the Paper Lifeboat STEM Challenge, students become marine engineers as they design and build a lifeboat made entirely from paper and simple classroom materials that can safely float and carry passengers (cargo). This hands-on STEM challenge introduces students to buoyancy, displacement, stability, and structural design while using the Engineering Design Process to solve a real-world survival problem. This engaging, low-prep STEM activity is perfect for STEM labs, science classrooms, engi
K - 8th
Engineering, For All Subjects, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
First Week of School Science STEM Activity First Day of School Team Building
This Apple Wrecking Ball Back to School STEM Challenge is the perfect hands-on experience to launch your first week of school science activities while introducing or reinforcing Newton’s Third Law of Motion in a highly engaging way. Whether you're teaching upper elementary or middle school, this engineering challenge promotes team building, creative problem-solving, and critical thinking, ideal for the first day of school STEM activities or any beginning of the year science activities focuse
2nd - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
November Fall Science Activity - Mayflower & Mishoon Thanksgiving STEM Challenge
Day Before Thanksgiving Break Activity – Mini Mayflower & Mini Mishoon STEM Challenge (Print + Digital) Looking for day before Thanksgiving break activities that are meaningful, collaborative, and fun? This Mini Mayflower / Mini Mishoon Thanksgiving STEM Challenge combines science, engineering, and social-emotional learning as kids design water transportation for the Pilgrims and Native Americans! Kids will use creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills to design a floating boat that hold
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Sailboat STEM Challenge – Forces, Motion & Speed Engineering | Grades K–8
In the Paper Sailboat Speed Test STEM Challenge, students become marine and mechanical engineers as they design and build a paper sailboat that uses wind power to move as fast and as far as possible across water. Through hands-on experimentation, students explore how wind force, sail shape, surface area, drag, and stability affect speed and motion while applying the Engineering Design Process. This exciting, low-prep STEM challenge is perfect for STEM labs, science classrooms, engineering u
K - 8th
Engineering, For All Subjects, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Team building STEM Activities Teamwork First week of school Intro to STEAM Skill
Start off the year by reviewing STEM SKILLS. This STEM Activity will review the skill of TEAMWORK. This is a great whole group lesson that is printable & digital. Teamwork is an important part of any STEM activity – and not just STEM! Teamwork allows each person to be an active part of the group. Teamwork gives each person a sense of ownership in the problem solving process. Of course, teamwork also gives students the opportunity to learn to work together. In this activity, students will d
1st - 4th
Engineering
Candy Cane Day Activity - Day Before Winter Break Activity Christmas SEL Science
This Candy Cane Day Activity is the perfect Day Before Winter Break Activity to mix Christmas SEL and Christmas Science in one fun lesson! In this Christmas STEM & SEL challenge, kids design and build a safe package to “mail” candy canes without breaking them. It’s a creative, collaborative activity that blends science, engineering, and social-emotional learning as students test designs, communicate ideas, and reflect on their process. This version is made for Google Slides™ and perfect fo
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Apple Basket Drop STEM Challenge | Fall STEM Activity for Grades 2–5
Engage your students this fall with a hands-on Apple Basket Drop STEM Challenge!Designed for Grades 2–5, this fun and simple engineering task challenges students to build a basket that can catch and cushion a falling “apple” (ball or small object) — without letting it bounce out! This printable and presentation-ready activity is perfect for back-to-school, fall units, or STEM Fridays. It encourages teamwork, problem-solving, and creative design through the Engineering Design Process: Ask, Im
2nd - 5th
Classroom Community, Engineering, General Science
Also included in: Seasonal STEM Challenge Bundle | August - December (Grades 2–5)
Paper Nest STEM Challenge – Structure & Stability Engineering | Grades K–8
Paper Nest Protector STEM Challenge – Hands-On Engineering & Egg Protection ProjectProtect the “nest” at all costs! In the Paper Nest Protector STEM Challenge, students become engineers tasked with designing a protective structure that keeps a fragile egg safe from impact using only simple classroom materials. This high-engagement, low-prep project introduces students to real-world engineering, force and motion, and structural design through the Engineering Design Process. Perfect for STEM la
K - 8th
Engineering, For All Subjects, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-2
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+1
First Week of School Science Back to School STEM Activity First Day Teamwork Fun
Looking for back to school STEM activities for the first week of school that combine hands-on engineering with critical thinking and team-building? The Apples Afar Cantilever STEM Challenge is a student favorite for the first day of school or fall-themed science units. This collaborative activity tasks students with designing and building a cantilever to suspend an apple as far from the edge of a desk as possible. It’s an engaging way to introduce the engineering design process, encourage
2nd - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Winter December January STEM Activity: Build the Tallest Snowman STEM Challenge
The Build the Tallest Snowman STEM Challenge is a perfect Winter, December or January STEM Activity. Your students can watch a magical video of 'The Snowman' by Raymond Briggs, learn about engineering a stable snowman structure, and then work as a group to imagine, plan, create and test their Tallest Snowman. All information is delivered on beautifully designed Google Slides and includes detailed information about materials, procedures for the engineering challenge, and tips for success. I have
2nd - 6th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
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