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STEM Engineering Challenge Bundle – 6 Hands-On Projects | Grades K–8
Ultimate STEM Challenge Bundle – 6 Hands-On Engineering Projects (Grades K–8)Bring high-engagement, real-world engineering into your classroom with this 6-Project STEM Challenge Bundle! This collection includes six classroom-tested, student-approved engineering design challenges that build creativity, problem-solving, collaboration, 21st-century skills, and a love for STEM. Perfect for STEM Labs, Science Classrooms, Makerspaces, PBL Units, After-School Programs, and Summer Camps! Individually,
K - 8th
Engineering, For All Subjects, Physics
CCSS, NGSS
5.NBT.B.7
, W.3.1
, W.5.1b
+10
STEM Activity Build a Paper Bee Robot Bee-Bot STEAM Craft Project Elementary
This paper STEM activity / craft is the perfect way for students to learn about how robots work! If they love to code with robots like Bee-Bot, they may have wondered what's inside of it. This activity helps students learn about many of the electrical and mechanical components needed for the robot to work! ✅ What You'll Get ✅ Teacher overview and lesson planOne-page overview "Inside the Bee-Bot" - includes overview on how the Bee-Bot works and some of its components.Robotics vocabulary and te
K - 5th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
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
Groundhog Day STEM Hibernation Day STEM Activities February Family Project
Looking for an engaging and meaningful Groundhog Day STEM activity? This Groundhog Burrow Engineering Design Challenge invites students to think like engineers as they design and build a warm, dark burrow to help a groundhog survive winter hibernation. Perfect for Groundhog Day STEM, Hibernation Day STEM, or a memorable February Family Project, this hands-on activity blends science, engineering, and creativity using simple materials you already have. The ChallengeGroundhogs spend the winter
K - 5th
Biology, Engineering, General Science
Jumping Jack Puppet Craft Force and Motion STEM Lesson - Engineering Art Project
Engage your students with a hands-on STEM activity that teaches force and motion, simple machines, and basic engineering concepts! This Jumping Jack Puppet STEM lesson includes doll and teddy bear templates, illustrated step-by-step instructions, and a mini engineering challenge perfect for GATE, enrichment, or elementary classrooms. Students will build, test, and modify their puppets to explore cause-and-effect, mechanical movement, and problem-solving in a fun, creative way. This print
K - 3rd
Engineering, Other (Arts), Other (Science)
Build a Bug Hotel – STEM Project for Grades K–2 | NGSS & Common Core Aligned
Looking for a hands-on, standards-based STEM activity that’s easy to prep and full of cross-curricular learning? This 4 day project is the perfect way to bring science, engineering, math, and creativity together in one engaging unit your students will love! What’s Included: ✅ 3 Printable Worksheets: Worksheet 1 – Bug Detective: Learn about insects and habitatsWorksheet 2 – Plan Your Bug Hotel: Design & label your own structureWorksheet 3 – Build & Reflect: Build, draw, and reflect on the proces
K - 2nd
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Environment
CCSS, NGSS
K.CC.B.4
, K.CC.B.4a
, K.CC.B.4b
+14
STEAM Thanksgiving Native American Dugout Canoe-Engineering Project Based GATE
Thanksgiving Native American Dugout Canoe Challenge STEAM project based GATE activity. This is the perfect project to introduce engineering to your students during the Fall Season. Contains:Teacher Directions, Website Resource Page, Standards, Materials List, Student Planning Sheet, Student Reflection Sheet, Parent letter Requesting supplies. (in thirds to save paper!) You might like these other amazing GATE products:STEAM Thanksgiving Turkey Balloon Rocket Race- Engineering Project Based GATE
K - 5th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-2
My Engineering Journal: An Engineering Project Guide
Thanks for checking out My Engineering Journal!
This resource is intended to be a printable guide for students who are completing their own Engineering project. My school is using this guide for students who are completing an Engineering prototype rather than a Science Fair project our STEM fair!
This four page resource leads students through the engineering design process with thoughtful guided questions in order to complete their own independent project, with plenty of space for note taking
K - 12th
Engineering, Science
Catch the Gingerbread Man! K–2 STEM/STEAM Back-to-School Project-Based Unit
Start the school year with a sweet STEM challenge! In this 5-day PBL unit (45 minutes per session), primary students explore the Engineering Design Process through a fun, literature-based challenge inspired by The Gingerbread Man Loose in the School. Students identify the Gingerbread Man’s problem (getting separated from his classmates!) and design a solution to help reunite them. Through planning, prototyping, measuring, and iterating, students develop critical thinking, teamwork, and creativi
K - 2nd
Engineering, Measurement, Reading
CCSS, NGSS
K.MD.A.2
, 1.MD.A.2
, 2.MD.A.1
+12
Monster Engineering STEAM, Project Based GATE, Standards K-5, Halloween
Monster Engineering STEAM project based GATE activity. This is the perfect project to introduce engineering to your students during the Halloween Season. Contains: Teacher Directions, Website Resource Page, Standards, Materials List, Student Planning Sheet, Student Reflection Sheet, Parent letter Requesting supplies. (in thirds to save paper!) You might like these other amazing GATE products:STEAM PumpkinArchitectureChallengeHarry Potter Decor and RulesBeginning of the Year Weekly Newsletter,
K - 5th
Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Build It! Architect STEM project
Using the story Iggy Peck, Architect by Andrea Beatty, students will go through the Engineering Design Process to recreate a model of a famous building. Comes with a beginner version and an advanced option. Link is provided for an online version of the book if needed.
K - 2nd
Engineering, For All Subjects
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
Three Little Pigs Engineering Project
In this activity, students will work to build a house that withstands the Big Bad Wolf's huffing and puffing. Students will make a prediction, test the prediction, and explain the outcome.
K - 4th
Engineering, Science
Valentine's Day-FEBRUARY STEAM Challenges-K-5, Gifted, Standards based
Valentine's DAY STEAM project based GATE activities. This is the perfect project to introduce engineering to your students during February. Contains: Teacher Directions, Website Resource Page, Standards-Gifted, Grade Levels & Subject areas addressed, Materials List, Strongest Building Challenge-Architecture, Gift Delivery Zipline Challenge, Candy Dispenser Challenge, Student Planning Sheet for the PEEPs Playdough Engineering Challenge, Student Reflection Sheet for the PEEPs Playdough Engineeri
K - 5th
Engineering
Excavator Work Time (Handprint)
Excavator Work Time (Handprint) - Transportation Theme Project 1. Download the template. (All Templates come on 8.5"x11" PDF File) 2. Print the template (I suggest using cardstock paper, or a thicker type of paper). YOU WILL RECEIVE: 8.5-11” size (PDF file) **No physical product will be shipped to you. This is a digital download file for your art print**
PreK - 1st
Engineering, Other (Arts)
Winter STEM Activities Building Bricks STEM Centers Early Finishers Enrichment
Easy STEM activities for winter! These STEM projects use mats that are SO easy to set up in your classroom. If you were thinking of trying STEM Fridays or Maker Mondays, or you need something more engaging for your early finishers than worksheets or reading, this is the resource for you. Not only will your students be working creatively to solve problems, they will be reading, writing, and using math skills. In addition to a winter theme, these STEM mats also include two mats each for Hanukkah
K - 4th
Engineering
Summer STEM Activities for Building Bricks: STEM Mats
Easy STEM activities for summer! These STEM projects use mats that are SO easy to set up in your classroom. If you were thinking of trying STEM Fridays or Maker Mondays, or you need something more engaging for your early finishers than worksheets or reading, this is the resource for you. Not only will your students be working creatively to solve problems, they will be reading, writing, and using math skills. CONTENTSInstructions and sample imagesLetter you can send home to parents, caregivers,
K - 4th
Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
Makerspace - Materials to build and create PYP Early Years
An indepth planner to develop a Makerspace, project based learning approach in the Early Years. Includes - Detailed, step by step learning experiences - Extensive resource links Use this planner as a starting point if you are new in your EY/PYP journey, or as a supplement to hands on learning experiences in your classroom.
PreK - 1st
Engineering, General Science, Instructional Technology
Engineering Prototype Self-Assessment
Complete the final step of your engineering project with having your students self-assess their teamwork and engineering. The non-project specific questions make this form perfect to use with any engineering project. A must have for makerspaces and STEAM/STEM Labs!
PreK - 12th, Higher Education
Engineering
STEM Challenge Task Cards for Fall STEM Activities for Building Bricks
STEM Challenge task card activities for fall! These STEM projects use mats with constraints and criteria, providing rigorous and engaging challenges that are easy to set up. I recommend using building bricks like LEGO® for the best results, but you can use other building materials as well! ✅ What You'll Get ✅ Instructions and sample imagesLetter you can send home to parents, caregivers, and friends to ask for donations6 fall-themed STEM Mats Alternate STEM Mats for those outside the United Sta
K - 4th
Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Engineering Design Process Template
This template can be used for any engineering/design project.
K - 5th
Engineering
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
STEM Activities Challenges Task Cards Spring Winter Summer Fall Enrichment
If you have building bricks like LEGO blocks, you need these mats! These STEM projects are mats that are heavy on critical thinking skills, but SO easy to set up in your classroom. Not only will your students be working creatively to solve problems, they will be reading, writing, and using math skills. This bundle has a set of mats for each season (summer, fall, winter, and spring)! All you'll need are these mats, building bricks like LEGO® (or similar), and a few other basic supplies like penc
K - 3rd
Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
Human Circulatory System Stem Bundle | Brain, Heart & Blood Flow For K–2nd
🧠❤️ Human Body STEM Bundle (K–2) | Brain, Heart & Blood Flow Activities | Hands-On Science Projects Make learning about the human body fun, active, and meaningful with this engaging Human Body STEM Bundle! Designed for Kindergarten–2nd grade, this collection of hands-on activities helps young learners explore how their brain, heart, and blood vessels work together. Through interactive experiments and creative model-building, students will think like scientists while developing a strong found
PreK - 4th
Anatomy, Biology, Engineering
STEAM Challenge Cards | Gratitude & Giving Activities | SEL & STEM November Pac
Combine creativity, engineering, and empathy with these Gratitude & Giving STEAM Challenge Cards! Perfect for November SEL, kindness projects, and hands-on makerspace learning. A creative, empathy-centered STEAM resource for grades 2–5 that combines hands-on building challenges with social-emotional learning. Students engineer, invent, and imagine projects inspired by kindness, gratitude, and giving — perfect for November, Thanksgiving season, or any time you want to nurture community in your
K - 8th
Engineering, Social Emotional Learning, Writing
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