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Fairy Tale STEM Activities Rapunzel Engineering Design Process STEM Challenge
Once upon a time...Rapunzel decided she could rescue herself! Your students will work collaboratively while following the engineering design process in this fairy tale STEM activity. They will help Rapunzel build an escape path so she can get out of her tower and see the world. She can do it herself (with your students' help)! ✅ What You'll Get ✅ Instructions and sample images8-page story book that guides students through the engineering design process (Ask - Imagine - Plan - Create - Improve).
1st - 3rd
Engineering
CCSS, NGSS
RL.K.1
, RL.K.2
, RL.K.3
+13
The Ugly Duckling Fairy Tale STEM Activity Engineering Design Process Camouflage
Looking for a way to use rubber ducks in a hands-on activity that students will LOVE? How about by making a fairy tale EVEN better? Include a STEM activity as a twist, by adding problem-solving with purpose! In this story, based on The Ugly Duckling, your students will need to construct a convincing camouflage for swan. The StoryYour students will help the ducklings escort swan back to his swan family. To do it, they will need to camouflage themselves to avoid getting eaten by predators. They w
1st - 3rd
Engineering
CCSS, NGSS
RL.K.1
, RL.K.9
, RL.1.1
+7
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
Marble Run STEM Challenge - Engineering Design Process Paper Roller Coaster
Your students will love creating their own marble runs! This activity is perfect to add some fun while still addressing science standards. Students will use the engineering design process to ask, imagine, plan, create, test, improve, and reflect. Students will use simple recycled materials (easily adjusted for what you have on hand) or the included template pages printed on cardstock to construct and test their own marble tracks. Key Features: Hands-on STEM exploration through marble track
3rd - 5th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-2
, 4-PS3-1
+3
Engineering Design Process Worksheet Orgranizer ⚙️ FREE Sound STEM Challenge ⚙️
This Engineering Design Process graphic organizer is one of my most loved resources! If you have looked online for an EDP graphic organizer, you've probably seen this one pop up. It's been used and shared by thousands of teachers all over the world! In this STEM sampler pack you can try out a free STEM challenge or STEM sticks. What You'll GetA sound-based voice muffler STEM challenge with corresponding vocabulary cards so you and your students can "talk like an engineer"Engineering design proce
1st - 6th
Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
STEM Activities and Challenges Engineering Design Process 3rd 4th 5th Curriculum
Bring STEM learning to life in your upper elementary classroom with this low-prep STEM bundle packed with engaging challenges and activities! Perfect for Back to School and beyond, these resources help your students explore the engineering design process while diving into exciting topics like force and motion, coding, and seasonal STEM challenges. This isn’t just a set of activities—it’s a full year of STEM engagement designed to save you prep time while keeping students motivated and curiou
3rd - 5th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
STEM Projects Easy Useful Engineering Design Process Activities 4th 5th Grade
STEM projects that you can actually USE in the classroom? Yes, please! Useful STEM came out of the idea of creating something that is practical for use a classroom. When students solve a problem they encounter daily, they see the real impact they can make. You can turn this into a team competition by having students present their ideas and allowing the class to vote on what they think is the best one. If possible, you can have real prototypes or designs 3D printed or made locally and then used
2nd - 8th
Engineering
Engineering Design Process Posters and Activities
This is a great way to introduce the Engineering Design Process to your class! This product includes posters and activities.
Posters
1. Ask
2. Explore
3. Plan
4. Build Model
5. Evaluate
6. Launch
Activities
1. Sort-students sort STEM scenarios under the correct Engineering Design Process Heading
2. Student Illustrations-students illustrate each part of the Engineering Design Process. These are great to display!
3. Design Process Wheel-students create a moveable wheel that explains
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Science
Protect the Egg! | Engineering Design Process STEM Challenge | Hands-On Science
Protect the Egg! | Engineering Design Process STEM Challenge | Hands-On Science for K–2Challenge students to think like engineers with this engaging Protect the Egg STEM activity! In this hands-on engineering challenge, students design and build a structure to protect an egg from breaking when it is dropped, while following the Engineering Design Process step by step. This activity encourages creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking as students plan, build, test, evaluate, and impro
PreK - 3rd
Engineering, General Science, Writing
Fossil Huntress: Mary Leakey Paleontologist Engineering Design Process Activity
Bring science, literacy, and engineering together with this engaging hands-on STEM activity inspired by the book Fossil Huntress: Mary Leakey written by Andi Diehn. A free book that can be found on Epic Books! Students will learn about pioneering paleontologist Mary Leakey and her incredible fossil discoveries while designing and testing their own excavation tools. In this cross-curricular lesson, students use the Engineering Design Process to create a tool that can safely uncover hidden fossils
PreK - 5th
Archaeology, Engineering, Informational Text
Engineering Adapted Book | Engineers Solve Problems | Special Education & STEM
Engineering Adapted Book | Engineers Solve Problems | Special Education & STEM This Engineering Adapted Book introduces students to the engineering design process using simple language, clear visuals, and predictable sentence structure. Designed for special education, autism support, and emerging readers, this resource helps students understand how engineers think, plan, create, test, and improve solutions. With errorless options and picture-supported text, this adapted book is perfect for buil
PreK - 3rd
Engineering
STEM/STEAM Engineering Design Process Individual Posters
STEM/STEAM activities are a great way to provide students with engaging lessons that nurture higher level thinking skills and encourage real world application/connections.
These Engineering Design Process Posters are bright and colorful, with larger focus words and guided questions for promoting student success. Included in this unit:
*Engineering Design Process Posters
(5 individual color posters-ask, imagine, plan, create, improve)
Thank you for visiting my store. I hope you will find
PreK - 8th
Engineering
Ice Melting Science STEM Challenge - Insulation Engineering Design Process
Put your engineering skills to the test with the Ice Cube STEM Challenge! This exciting hands-on activity challenges students to design and build an insulation shield that prevents an ice cube from melting quickly. It is perfect to add some fun while still addressing science standards. Students will use the engineering design process to ask, imagine, plan, create, test, improve, and reflect. Pages are included to select five materials or to buy materials on a budget. Students will then create
3rd - 5th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
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
Engineering Design Process Worksheets | Engineering Design Process 5th grade
STEM & Design Thinking Worksheet Bundle – Grades 3–5Bring creativity, critical thinking, and real-world problem solving to your classroom with this STEM & Design Thinking Worksheet Bundle, designed for grades 3–5! This printable resource pack includes 9 thoughtfully scaffolded worksheets to guide students through every step of the Engineering Design Process and Design Thinking Cycle—from brainstorming to reflection and everything in between. Whether you're running STEM challenges, PBL units,
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Engineering Task Cards Grades 3-6 | Engineering Design Process Worksheets
Transform your mornings with this engaging STEAM bundle packed with 45 creative, hands-on Morning Missions and 11 printable Design Thinking & Reflection worksheets—perfect for grades 3–5!Prepare your bins with supplies ONE TIME and let your students explore every morning the rest of the quarter! Print and laminate each of the activity cards and let your kids choose which of the 45 activities to explore! In this morning STEAM Exploration, you or your students can pick a "Morning Mission" Card a
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Engineer Design Process Worksheet – Grades 3–5 | User Empathy Mapping
User Empathy Mapping Worksheet – Design Thinking for Grades 3–5Support young innovators in designing with empathy using this User Empathy Mapping Worksheet, created for grades 3–5! This scaffolded, student-friendly worksheet helps learners explore their user's thoughts, feelings, actions, and needs before starting a STEM or design thinking challenge. With 8 clear, age-appropriate questions, students build a deeper understanding of who they’re designing for—and why it matters. Perfect for the
3rd - 5th
Basic Principles, Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-1
Engineer Design Process Template
I have my students use this template for each project. It is a great way for them to go through a streamlined process for every unit we learn.
3rd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Science), Robotics
STEM Family Projects for Family STEM Night or Home Engineering Design Process
STEM challenges students can do to improve things at home, either using recyclables or with 3D printing. Useful STEM came out of the idea of creating something that is practical for use a classroom. When students solve a problem they encounter daily, they see the real impact they can make! You can turn this into a team competition by having students present their ideas and allowing the class to vote on what they think is the best one. If possible, you can have real prototypes or designs 3D pri
2nd - 8th
Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Engineer Design Process Worksheet | Fixes STEM Worksheet | Failure Reflection
Failure Reflection & Fixes STEM Worksheet – Grades 3–5Help students turn mistakes into learning moments with this printable Failure Reflection & Fixes Worksheet—a perfect companion for STEM, engineering, and design thinking challenges in grades 3–5! Aligned with the Engineering Design Process, this worksheet encourages young learners to reflect on what went wrong, analyze why it happened, and brainstorm how to improve their designs. With clear, student-friendly prompts, this worksheet support
3rd - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering, General Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
Engineering Design Process Challenge - Bubbles and Wands Science Collaboration
Looking for a way to practice engineering design with a little fun thrown in? The Bubbles and Wands engineering challenge may be just what you are looking for! This engaging lesson allows students to become mini scientists as they experiment with various bubble recipes and wand designs to find the ones that work best. Students work in small groups to test and compare different bubble recipes and wands. They will explore materials, measure ingredients, mix various combinations, try different wand
3rd - 5th
Engineering, Physical Science, Science
NGSS
5-PS1-4
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-2
STEM/STEAM Start Up Edition-Engineering, Problem Solving, Engagement
This is the STEAM Team "start up" pack. It is loaded with great resources to get your class STEM/STEAM ready. This is a great way to introduce or reinforce STEAM vocabulary. STEAM is such an exciting way to combine the elements of science, technology, engineering, art, and math through engaging lessons that promote real world application.
Included in this unit:
STEM/STEAM & Engineering Support Documents
Engineering Design Process Individual Posters (3 different sets)
Engineering Design P
1st - 6th
Engineering
Engineering Design Process Template
This template can be used for any engineering/design project.
K - 5th
Engineering
Egg Drop Challenge STEM Activity Force Motion Jack and the Beanstalk Fairy Tale
Follow the engineering design process to design and create an egg drop device! In this hands-on fairy tale STEM activity, students will explore force and motion and get practice testing their devices! What if Jack and the Beanstalk didn't have such a tragic ending? Instead, Jack and the Giant try their hands as entrepreneurs in this fairy tale STEM activity. Even better, your students will do hands-on work to help them out - this is NO ordinary egg drop STEM challenge! The Story: Jack's Golden
2nd - 5th
Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
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