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STEM Kid Engineering -- Span the Gorge Secret Spy Adventure Challenge
In the Span the Gorge Secret Spy Adventure challenge, students launch their careers as secret spies and then solve an engineering challenge to save the day.
A vintage primary source postcard launches the mystery for our 21st Century Learners. Students will use logic interpretive skills (which include translating vintage cursive handwriting) and Internet and Computer Technology skills to “crack a code” and solve a mystery. Next, in a collaborative effort (Common Core skills in Language), stude
3rd - 6th
Engineering
SPIES! A GATE Adventure 18+ Contact Hours - Challenging and Engaging!
Your students will ask to stay in from recess for this. It is the most popular unit I've taught in 32 years, and it is packed with challenging critical thinking. We imagine students are training at the school for spies: mini survivor challenges, mini crossbows, a jewel heist, footprint mysteries, memory games, cipher disks, case files, messages hidden in gel caps. This unit is STEM and critical thinking at its coolest and finest, and we’ve thrown in reading, speaking and listening, and a social
4th - 7th
Applied Math, Engineering
Also included in: SIMULATIONS Real-World Projects GATE Bundle Gifted
Arctic Dogsled Racing Design Challenge - STEAM for Upper Elementary
Here’s an applied engineering challenge in which—just like in the real world of engineering—a poor design means limited success or even failure.
In the Iditarod Sled Challenge, students apply their background knowledge of physical science and use logic and imagination to construct a miniature sled that will deliver “serum” to Nome, Alaska, just like Balto once did.
Use this challenge in conjunction with your study of the arctic or the Iditarod--or as a stand-alone engineering challenge for the
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Physical Science
Also included in: Gifted and Talented SURVIVAL KIT Bundle -- 235 pages, big discount!
STEM Challenge - Desktop Putt-putt Golf Elementary GATE and Middle School
Two fun, hands-on lessons here which teach physical science concepts such as momentum, friction, elastic and inelastic collisions, and Newton’s Laws of Motion! National core standards including physical science and expository writing? 21st Century Learning Skills? Critical Thinking? They’re all here too!
These two lessons will take two or more hours of instruction time and are appropriate for 4th grade GATE classes through regular 8th grade science.
These lessons are the quick and easy versi
4th - 8th
Engineering, Physics
Also included in: KID CREATED GAMES Standards-based STEM and Math Games Bundle
SURVIVOR Challenge SPY Training STEM STEAM for GATE 4th to 8th Grades
Talking about too fun for school! I had 4th and 5th graders skipping recess for this one!
Let’s combine an engineering challenge, physics background, creativity and engineering, and three dimensional building skills to create a Survivor-type challenge and training for professional spies. Here we have the engineering process--complete and in miniature!
Note: This activity is a part of our bigger Spies unit. Watch for the unit to be published this spring. It is going to be recess-skipping co
4th - 8th
Engineering, Physical Science
CCSS
7.G.A.1
Also included in: KID CREATED GAMES Standards-based STEM and Math Games Bundle
The Crane Design and Building Challenge -- STEM Problem Solving
A best practice lesson for the teaching of physical science or GATE talent pools:
In this lesson, students use the engineering process to build a working crane model that is strong enough to lift a stapler.
There are no set patterns, pre-cut materials, or teacher-led building instructions here! Students engage in the engineering process to design and build their own working models of cranes. The teacher sets guidelines and limitations, provides feedback and monitors progress, instructs the
4th - 8th
Engineering, Physical Science
Also included in: Creativity Bundle for GATE Gifted and Talented and ALL
Engineer It! Real-World STEM Design Challenge Unit | Grades 4–10 | NGSS Aligned
5 complete engineering design challenges built around real-world scenarios — no prep required. Each challenge includes a teacher guide, student planning pages, reflection sheets, and scoring rubrics. NGSS aligned (ETS1-1 through ETS1-4). Adaptable for grades 4–10. Topics: wind energy, bridge engineering, thermal insulation, earthquake-resistant structures, and water sustainability. ✅ Print & Go — PDF-ready ✅ 100-point rubrics for each challenge ✅ Engineering Design Process framework built in ✅ V
4th - 10th
Engineering, Instructional Technology
Resistor Color Code Crime DBQ/CER | Electrical Engineering | GATE Middle School
📘 Full Length NGSS Aligned DBQ CER Style Worksheet - Claim Evidence Reasoning | Resistor Color Code Crime Worksheet | Evidence-Based Reading Engage your students in high-level critical thinking and evidence-based analysis on the subject of Electrical Engineering, 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 & talent
3rd - 6th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Informational Text
The Withdrawal Strength Challenge DBQ/CER | Carpentry | GATE Middle School
📘 Full Length NGSS Aligned DBQ CER Style Worksheet - Claim Evidence Reasoning | The Withdrawal Strength Challenge Worksheet | Evidence-Based Reading Engage your students in high-level critical thinking and evidence-based analysis on the subject of Carpentry, 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 mi
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Informational Text, Physical Science
Linear vs Binary Search CER | Computer Programming | GATE Middle School
📘 Full Length Standard Aligned DBQ CER Style Worksheet - Claim Evidence Reasoning | Linear vs Binary Search Case Study Worksheet | Evidence-Based Reading Engage your students in high-level critical thinking and evidence-based analysis on the subject of Computer Programming, 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 gifte
3rd - 6th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Informational Text
Code Refactoring Efficacy CER | Computer Programming | GATE Middle School
📘 Full Length Standard Aligned DBQ CER Style Worksheet - Claim Evidence Reasoning | Code Refactoring Efficacy Case Study Worksheet | Evidence-Based Reading Engage your students in high-level critical thinking and evidence-based analysis on the subject of Computer Programming, 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 gif
3rd - 6th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Informational Text
The CubeSat Challenge DBQ/CER | Aerospace Worksheet | GATE Middle School
📘 Full Length Standard Aligned DBQ CER Style Worksheet - Claim Evidence Reasoning | The CubeSat Challenge Worksheet | Evidence-Based Reading Engage your students in high-level critical thinking and evidence-based analysis on the subject of Aerospace Engineering, 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
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Informational Text, Physical Science
Coding and Programming GATE Differentiated Reading Worksheet & Organizer
Reading Passage focused on the Coding and Programming Lesson written at a 7th grade level for Gifted & Talented Elementary or Middle School Tech Ed. See Thumbnails for more details. Simply purchase, download and copy! 10x multiple choice questions based on the readingGraphic Organizer to help students pick out the main idea and supporting detailsDifferentiation for elementary students at a higher reading level.Great for close reading and review!Unlike other teacher's resources, this is totally
4th - 7th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Reading
STEM Kid Engineering -- Toy Car Air Propulsion Challenges
In the Toy Car Propulsion Challenges, students use the engineering process to plan, design, and build a system for a toy car to be propelled by a balloon and a blow dryer. A complete teacher dialogue following the lesson helps students discover the concept of air pressure.
Appropriate for grades 3rd-6th—included are directions for the challenges, sample solutions, additional teacher instructions including a complete script for teaching air pressure, and the full lesson.
This lesson is great
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Physical Science
Also included in: Gifted and Talented for Busy Classroom Teachers - Over 350 pages!
Halloween | Science | Spider Web Engineering Challenge | TEKS | K-12
🕷️ Halloween | Science | Spider Web Engineering ChallengeStudents build spider web models and test strength/flexibility while connecting to engineering. ✅ Includes: TEKS alignment 5–12.Learning Intention: I am learning how spider webs show strength and design principles.Success Criteria: I can design/test webs and connect to engineering principles.Worksheets, role cards, debate cards.YouTube: spider web building/strength tests.🎃 Classroom Use: Combines biology + e
K - 12th
Engineering, General Science, Physical Science
Also included in: Halloween Science Bundle | 10 Spooky STEM Investigations for K-12 | TEKS
Flash Flood Frenzy-STEM Design Challenge
A engineering design challenge inspired by the October 2015 flooding in South Carolina. Students will design and engineer a prototype for a new technology or improvements to an already existing technology used to protect people from the dangers for flooding.
4th - 8th
Engineering, Environment
AIR CAR ENGINEERING CHALLENGE Blended or Independent Learning STEAM GATE
Can your students build a car propelled only by a blower/vac—using only the materials provided--that will travel 8 feet in the fastest time possible?
This project takes grit, creativity, and kid engineering skills. Do your kids have it in them?
But wait! We’re not just handing students the tools and materials to meet this engineering challenge. Students have to show they have the background, the grit, the resilience, the training, and the motivation to complete a series of 5 standards-bas
4th - 8th
Engineering, Physical Science
CCSS
5.NBT.A.3a
, 7.G.A.1
, 7.G.A.2
+3
STEM or STEAM Structure Challenge
All you need is masking tape, straws, and paperclips for this engaging and fun activity! Students work in groups to create the tallest structure for the cheapest price. All materials are priced out for you, there is a jobs sheet included, there's a money tracking sheet and a task sheet outlined. This is a great way for kids to participate in a hands on learning activity. It's an integrated activity so students will learn math and engineering concepts.
4th - 9th
Basic Operations, Engineering
Simple Engineering Challenges for All Classes (Editable)
STEM Building projects using concepts of geometry and engineering. Engage students in collaborative mini projects. Eight days of lessons included. Please click this link to follow me on TPT: Problems, Experiments, and SolutionsPlease leave a review of this product to earn TPT credit (5 cents of every dollar spent on a product you purchase and review that is applied to your next TPT purchase).
5th - 12th
Classroom Community, Engineering
STEM Humpty Dumpty Challenge
This STEM challenge is a fun and engaging way to get your students to work as a team to solve a problem. They will test out their idea and discuss what worked and way to improve their ideas.
PreK - 3rd
Engineering, Reading
Robot Race: Distance, Measurement & Conversion Challenge
Engage your students in hands-on measurement and unit conversion with this exciting STEM challenge!In this interactive activity, students will race their robots, predict distances, measure actual travel in inches or feet, and convert their results into metric units (centimeters & meters). Perfect for gifted 5th graders, this worksheet blends math, measurement, and critical thinking skills! What’s Included:Prediction and measurement recording table Step-by-step conversion formulas (feet to inch
4th - 6th
Engineering, Measurement
Engineering Design Challenge Planning Sheet
This is a template for students to use when completing Engineering Design Challenges. All steps of the engineering design process are included with room for students to sketch and explain their thinking.
This can be used to guide students through the engineering design process as you present challenges tied to other subject areas.
5th - 8th
Engineering, Math
STEM Challenge Parent Letter
Permission letter and explanation of the STEM Challenge program.
3rd - 5th
Engineering, Instructional Technology
STEM Engineering for Elementary GATE - Wind Power, Windmills, and Wind
Two challenging but age-appropriate engineering projects highlight this unit. If you’ve taught my other STEM units, however, you know they’re not simply building projects. We’re thinking, learning science concepts, developing explanations, applying math and non-fiction reading skills, and bringing a wide variety of areas into a unit. But let’s not take lightly how cool it is to build and experiment with a cool mini glider and a working windmill!
As usual, we have ready-to-print activity shee
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Environment
CCSS
3.MD.B.3
, 4.NF.B.3d
, RI.4.1
+5
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