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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
Engineering Design Process Worksheets Posters STEM Booklet Phenomenon Bundle
Inspire future engineers with engineering design process worksheets, posters, and foldable booklets. Each component is carefully crafted to build problem-solving skills and encourage innovative thinking. Bundles are the most economical way to get all the resources. Check out the previews to see how these engineering design process tools can make a difference in your classroom and help your students succeed. Here's what you get:✓ The Engineering Design Process Posters✓ Foldable Booklets✓ Kid-Fr
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Physics, Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
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 STEM Activities DIGITAL Flip Book
This Google™ Slide resource will help your students master the steps in the Engineering Design Process. The digital flip book shows the steps that students should follow in the course of completing a STEM challenge. This digital interactive notebook resource also has text boxes that students can type into. Students can also add additional text boxes and insert images in slides that require images. Included in this zip file are the Terms of Use, Instructions on Getting Started and Beginning a G
3rd - 6th
Science
Also included in: DIGITAL Science Flipbooks GROWING BUNDLE Google™ Slides Version
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 Task Cards | STEM Critical Thinking Questions
Are you struggling to find engaging ways to teach the crucial steps of the Engineering Design Process to your elementary students? Discover a powerful tool designed to ignite curiosity and foster critical thinking in grades 3-6! These "STEM Task Cards | Engineering Design Process Questions Grades 3–6" are meticulously crafted to make complex engineering concepts accessible and exciting for your students. ✨ What's Included: Thought-provoking task cards focused on each stage of the Engineering Des
3rd - 6th
Engineering, General Science
Also included in: Depth & Complexity Task Cards Bundle | Science Experiments + STEM Design
![Preview of Pathfinder: An Intro to Problem Solving ["An Inventor's Ideas"]](https://ecdn.teacherspayteachers.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=avif,quality=70,width=525,height=525,onerror=redirect/thumbitem/Pathfinder-An-Intro-to-Problem-Solving-An-Inventor-s-Ideas--13416147-1745186056/750f-13416147-1.jpg)
Pathfinder: An Intro to Problem Solving ["An Inventor's Ideas"]
Many gifted kids are filled to the brim with ideas, but they have no idea what to do with them. Help them work through the invention process with this interactive activity. Everything you need is packaged in one Slides presentation, including a teacher guide, activities, hyperlinks, etc. This Pathfinder pairs with “What Do You Do with an Idea?” by Kobi Yamada. It's designed for gifted upper elementary students but can be used with all ages and abilities.
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Other (Arts)
Also included in: BUNDLE: Gifted Education Pathfinders [SEL]
Tinker Time STEM Project | Hands-On Build & Design Challenge Unit
✨ Bring hands-on creativity and problem-solving into your classroom with this structured Tinker Time STEM Project Unit! This resource provides a clear, step-by-step system that guides students through designing, building, and presenting their own creative solutions using everyday materials. Perfect for building student engagement, independence, and critical thinking, this unit can be used as a full lesson cycle or a flexible activity throughout the week. 🚀 What is Tinker Time? Tinker Time is
3rd - 6th
For All Subjects, Other (ELA), Other (Science)
CCSS
W.3.2
, W.3.7
, W.3.8
+25
WONDER TIME + DESIGN THINKING Slides/Docs Set
These Google Slides are designed to move students through the design thinking process and begin generating purposeful questions. It moves students through the prompts of: natural wonder, awareness of specific issues, empathy, specific problems to be solved, starting with a product idea, and starting with a passion/interest. A PERFECT INTRODUCTION TO GENIUS HOUR / PASSION PROJECT. This also includes: A Google Slide presentation to introduce and guide students through the stages of the design thin
3rd - 8th
Instructional Technology
STEM Activity Math Rounding | Math PBL | Math Extension
This math STEM project gives students the opportunity to use the Engineering Design Process and their rounding skills! It is a highly engaging activity where the children round amounts of tokens to buy recycled materials to ultimately create an animal. This math learning opportunity is teacher friendly because it is differentiated, includes rubrics, parent letters, and printable or digital student journals to meet your needs. My students love this extension because they use their rounding know
3rd - 4th
Engineering, Place Value
CCSS, NGSS
3.NBT.A.1
, 4.NBT.A.3
, K-2-ETS1-2
+7
Also included in: STEM Math Activities Bundle | Math PBL | Math Extensions
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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]
STEM Challenges and Activities Based on Picture Books
Turn your favorite picture books into hands-on STEM challenges! These ready-to-use activities connect literacy with the engineering design process, giving students a chance to build, create, and problem-solve while having fun. Perfect for K–6 classrooms, STEM labs, or enrichment! Looking for a fun, hands-on way to integrate literacy and STEM in your classroom? These STEM Picture Book Activities are designed to pair perfectly with popular read-alouds, sparking creativity, problem-solving, and
1st - 6th
Classroom Community, General Science, Reading
STEM Catapult Escape Room |Engineering Design Challenge |Forces &Motion Activity
Struggling to find a fun, no-prep STEM activity that keeps your students engaged while teaching engineering design, force & motion, and problem-solving skills?This Easter Catapult STEM Escape Room is the perfect solution! Instead of boring worksheets, your students will dive into an exciting Easter-themed STEM challenge where they must help the Easter Bunny build a working catapult to launch eggs over a castle wall. Through this interactive STEM Activity Catapult Escape Room, students will
3rd - 5th
Engineering, Other (Science)
End of Year Summer STEM Activity for Centers & Early Finishers | STEM Improv
Summer STEM Improv is a quick & easy STEM activity to implement. It focuses on developing creativity, mental flexibility & the planning step of the Engineering Design Process (EDP).If you've ever found yourself pressed for time, in need of no prep STEM activities perfect for sub plans, centers, bell ringers and more -- or confused about how to help students develop creativity and imagination -- you'll love STEM Improv!This is the summer set, so all of the categories are summer-themed!🧠 Here's h
3rd - 6th
Engineering
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
STEM Challenge: Spaghetti & Marshmallow Tower
Build it. Test it. Improve it. Challenge students to design and construct the tallest free-standing tower using only raw spaghetti and marshmallows! This hands-on STEM activity encourages teamwork, creativity, problem-solving, and engineering skills in a fun and engaging way. Perfect for upper-elementary and middle-school classrooms, this ready-to-use resource includes everything you need to guide students through the engineering design process, from planning to reflection. What’s Included: Goog
3rd - 6th
Engineering, General Science, Writing
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+2
Binary code interactive slideshow and activities!
Binary code is a fundamental concept in computer science and is the foundation of all digital devices and technologies. Learning binary code can help kids understand how computers work and how data is processed and stored. This slideshow is interactive for students and promotes engagement and participation while learning about binary code. Includes words in binary code for students to decode as a whole group or for use a printable independent activity as well as instructions on how to make a bi
1st - 4th
Computer Science - Technology
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
45 Early Finisher Activities - Fun Friday Activities - Science STEM Sub Plans
This collection of 45 Quick Build STEM Challenges is your go-to solution for Fun Friday activities, science & STEM sub plans, early finisher choice board activities, and STEM centers.Ideal for elementary and middle school classrooms, these challenges emphasize problem-solving, critical thinking, and creativity.Each challenge is designed for independent student use with minimal prep and just 5 or fewer materials. Whether you're managing a substitute day, building out your STEM centers, or support
3rd - 6th
Engineering, General Science, Math
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+1
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
Weather and Water Cycle Digital Assessment
Weather and Water Cycle Google Forms Assessment
This is a Google Forms Quiz that grades automatically! Just post for your students and allow them take it on a computer or tablet. The Google Forms Assessment has 29 questions including:
Focus Areas:
*Water Cycle Processes
*Factors Affecting Climate
*Local Weather Conditions
*The Earth's Surface
*and more! 29 Questions in total.
The pdf you are purchasing also includes a guide to download, share, and assign using Google Classroom.
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3rd - 5th
Science
Also included in: Weather Climate and Water Cycle DIGITAL BUNDLE
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
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