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Engineering Design Process Digital Breakout Digital Escape for STEM Review
Do you want to introduce or review the engineering design process in an engaging and fun way? This digital breakout activity, similar to an escape room but without the need for physical locks, does just that! Students do not need any prior knowledge about engineering or the EDP to do this breakout, though it can be used as a review. In this resource, students will: Learn about the engineering design process (5 slides of informational text)Solve 6 digital puzzles related to the EDP (a variety of
4th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
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 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
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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]
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 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
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
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
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
Olive the Other Reindeer Christmas STEM Picture Book Activity - Holiday Fun
This Olive the Other Reindeer Stop the Story STEM™ Challenge combines Christmas STEM, critical thinking, and ELA comprehension for an engaging, story-based lesson your kids will love, making it the perfect day before winter break activity! Students will dive into Olive the Other Reindeer to identify the problems faced by the characters, then apply the Engineering Design Process (EDP) to create imaginative solutions — bringing together reading, problem-solving, and creativity in one festive
3rd - 6th
Engineering, English Language Arts, Social Emotional Learning
CCSS, NGSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.SL.1
, CCRA.SL.2
+4
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