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Boat Float STEM Challenge – Forces, Motion & Transport Engineering | Grades K–8
In the Boat-to-Shore Transport STEM Challenge, students become marine and mechanical engineers as they design a system that safely moves cargo or passengers from a floating boat to the shoreline without tipping, spilling, or sinking. This real-world engineering scenario blends buoyancy, stability, force and motion, and systems design as students solve a transportation challenge using only simple classroom materials. This engaging, low-prep STEM project is perfect for STEM labs, science class
K - 8th
Engineering, For All Subjects, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
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
Mystery of the Floating Can DBQ/CER | Physical Science NGSS | GATE Middle School
📘 Full Length NGSS Aligned DBQ CER Style Worksheet - Claim Evidence Reasoning | Mystery of the Floating Can Worksheet | Evidence-Based Reading Engage your students in high-level critical thinking and evidence-based analysis on the subject of Physical Science, with this Full Length DBQ CER Style Worksheet. This resource is designed to help students analyze real-world topics, interpret informational texts, and support answers with evidence—all while staying accessible for gifted & talented m
3rd - 6th
Chemistry, Physical Science, Physics
FREE Lava Lamp Science Experiment- STEM Activity K-5
Turn your classroom into a Mad Science Lab with "Floating Monster Goo!"Are you looking for a low-prep, high-engagement science experiment that actually works? This FREE Lava Lamp activity is designed by a real scientist to help you teach complex concepts like density, buoyancy, and chemical reactions in a way that feels like magic to your students. Perfect for curious minds in Grades 1-5, this resource takes the stress out of science planning. No fancy equipment needed—just grab some oil, w
K - 6th
Chemistry, General Science, Physics
NGSS
5-PS1-4
, 2-PS1-1
Saturn Density Lesson
Students will discuss various facts about the planet Saturn.
Students will then do a group experiment called “Floating Saturn”
Materials: “Bowl, water, marble, and a plastic ball
2nd - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Astronomy, Physics
Fall STEM Challenge Bundle 4 Hands-On Activities for Elementary & Middle School
🍁 Fall STEM Challenge Bundle — 4 Hands-On Activities for Elementary & Middle School Description: Save time and money with this ready-to-use Fall STEM Bundle! Includes four exciting, low-prep challenges that integrate science, technology, engineering, and math — perfect for a full week of seasonal fun. Includes 4 Activities: 🎃 Pumpkin Catapult Challenge 🍎 Apple Oxidation Test 🍂 Leaf Tower Engineering 🎈 Thanksgiving Parade Balloon Design ✅ Designed for Grades 3–8 ✅ Each activity fi
4th - 9th
Chemistry, Engineering, Physics
PBL: Engineering Technology Challenge PBL
To get a more in-depth view, along with pictures of my class doing these challenges go here:
http://pblparadise.blogspot.com/p/technology-challenges.html
Comes complete with:
* 2 PowerPoints with a TOTAL of 27 slides
* 2 Student Overviews
I use these challenges with my Technology unit, as students are building devices to solve a problem.
This project consists of 2 collaborative technology challenges; The Ball Launcher and The Raft Rescue. The Ball Launcher is a 1-2 day project. The Raft
4th - 8th
Engineering, Physics
NGSS 4-PS3-1 Energy and Speed 5E Digital INB DISTANCE LEARNING
This digital interactive notebook is written to align with NGSS 4-PS3-1. The tabs lead students through a 5E Lesson Plan. Through this journey students will do two close readings with questions: one on What is Energy and the other is on Potential and Kinetic Energy. Students explore Speed and Energy with two Science Labs entitled Lab 1 Penny on Flat Surface and Lab 2 Marble Speed. Students will analyze charts and create their own chart. They will be asked to analyze and interpret the
3rd - 6th
English Language Arts, Physical Science, Physics
CCSS, NGSS
RI.4.1
, RI.4.3
, W.4.2
+1
Rover Terrain STEM Sprint – Mobility Engineering Preview | Grade 5
In the Rover Terrain Preview Mobility Challenge flex sprint, students become ground mobility engineers as they design and test a wheeled rover payload system across an uneven terrain track — previewing the Mars rover integration challenges of Q2 with a focus on payload security and mobility efficiency. Set inside the STEAM Lab Design Academy narrative, this flex-week sprint applies the efficiency ratio thinking from Q1 to a new mobility engineering context. What Students Will Do* Build a simple
5th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 5-PS2-1
+1
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