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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
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
3D Post Processing Impact CER | Manufacturing | GATE Middle School
📘 Full Length Standard Aligned DBQ CER Style Worksheet - Claim Evidence Reasoning | 3D Post Processing Impact Case Study Worksheet | Evidence-Based Reading Engage your students in high-level critical thinking and evidence-based analysis on the subject of Manufacturing & Industry 4.0, 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
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Informational Text, Robotics
BrushBot Engineering: Investigating the Engineering Design Process
I look forward to teaching students about the Engineering Design Process through the building of BrushBots every year. Brushbots are robots students make using toothbrush heads, DC mini motors with leads, AA batteries, a battery pack with leads, and art materials of their choice. If you are looking for a way to engage your students while teaching the the EDP, this is the unit for you. Each student learns about EDP while going through all of the steps to build their own unique BrushBot. During th
4th - 8th
Engineering, Physical Science
STEAM DaVinci Renaissance Style: A Unit for Elementary GATE
In STEM Renaissance Style, students will follow the engineering process as they return to the 16th Century. With these lessons, the teacher defines the problem, helps students gather background research, and specifies the requirements. The students do the rest: creating alternative solutions, choosing the best solution, doing development work, building a prototype, and testing and redesigning.
Students construct a prototype of Da Vinci’s parachute while learning about falling objects, gravity,
4th - 8th
Engineering
Also included in: STEAM Class Bundle - Engineering Focus - 115+ Hours 374 pp Gifted GATE
Gifted Engineering Project
Students will learn about how an engineer goes through a process to create a design. They will be on a design team and design a car that will hold a raw egg. The car will go down and ramp and crash into a brick wall. The goal is to keep the egg from cracking. Students will work through Bloom's Taxonomy throughout the lesson. A rubric is included at the end. The preview has the power point to go with it.
2nd - 3rd
Engineering
Marshmallow Catapult Lab
In this project based learning lab, using the engineering design process, students work in cooperative groups to create a marshmallow launcher that can shoot a marshmallow 3 meters and land within 20 cm of the target. This takes precision and team work.
4th - 7th
Engineering
Third Grade Engineering Unit | Engineering Design, STEM, STEEL, ISTE (3rd)
Looking for an engaging way to help 3rd grade students apply the Engineering Design Process? This Third Grade Engineering Design Unit gives students time to ask, imagine, plan, build, test, improve, and reflect through a hands-on, student-centered engineering project. This unit introduces students to the full engineering design process while giving them structured support, visual expectations, and meaningful work time. Students choose a problem or need, plan a solution, build with classroom mate
3rd
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Instructional Technology
Aero Engineers Drone Engineering Lab and STREAM Program
AERO ENGINEERS is a mission-based Drone Engineering STREAM Program designed to introduce students in Grades 4–6 to aerospace engineering, flight operations, teamwork, problem solving, and the engineering design process through hands-on learning experiences. WE use EC300 Drones that are built with LEGO Technic Like pieces. These drones are very affordable (about $50.00). Students work in collaborative flight teams as they build, test, fly, analyze, redesign, and improve a series of classroom dro
4th - 6th
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
Backpack Jack Super Bundle -- Every STEM Adventure in one Resource!
Why just "do" a STEM activity when your students can have a STEM adventure? Every lesson in this resource is a STEM activity with a purpose. Empathy is an important part of the engineering process. It answers the question "Why?" And in this case, the answer is simple...to help Backpack Jack. Does he need to cross a frozen river? Roast his food over a campfire? Scale a tall mountain? What can your students do to solve his problems? There are 19 STEM "backyard adventures" that ask your stu
1st - 4th
Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
3D Printing Lesson: Planter with Drainage Tray – Tinkercad STEM/STEAM Project
Engage your students in functional 3D design with this ready-to-use lesson plan for creating a planter with a drainage tray in Tinkercad. This project teaches real-world design constraints, additive manufacturing concepts, and problem-solving—all while letting students personalize a useful object. Perfect for beginning and intermediate Tinkercad users, this resource walks students through the entire design process: from sketching and planning to digital modeling, peer review, exporting, and r
5th - 9th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Visual Arts
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
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Introduction to TCP/IP Basics in Networking and Computer Science [Full Lesson]
This lesson offers a comprehensive introduction to the basics of TCP/IP in Networking and Computer Science. It covers everything learners need to know about the TCP/IP model, its layers, protocols, IP addressing, packet delivery, and basic communication processes. Designed for beginners, this lesson is clear, well-organized, and easy to follow. Every slide is interactive, helping students engage with the material through practical examples and simple explanations. ▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧
4th - 12th, Higher Education
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Instructional Technology
Earthquake Tower STEM Worksheets – Editable Version | Grades 3–5
Looking for editable STEM worksheets to run an earthquake engineering challenge in your Grades 3–5 classroom? This Earthquake Shake Tower Editable Student Worksheet Packet gives teachers the flexibility to customize student pages while guiding learners through the engineering design process as they design, test, and improve a tower built to withstand simulated earthquake shaking. This resource is ideal for teachers who want to reduce writing, modify language, or adapt worksheets for differ
3rd - 5th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Physical Science
NGSS
4-PS3-4
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+2
Also included in: Earthquake Tower STEM Worksheets Bundle – Editable Version | Grades 3–8
Summer Fun - Conductors Insulators - End of Year Science & Summer STEM Activity
Looking for a hands-on end of the year science activity or end of year STEM activity to engage your students through the last day 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 conductors and insulators in a fun and interactive way. This challenge is a great fit for end of year science activities, end of year STEM activities , last day of school or last week of school activities, a
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
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
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
Thanksgiving Science Activity - Pilgrims & Native Americans Harvest Corn STEM
Thanksgiving Science Activity – Pilgrims & Native Americans Harvest STEM Challenge. Bring history and science together with this hands-on Thanksgiving science activity! In the Harvest Corn STEM Challenge, kids design and build tools to help the Pilgrims and Native Americans cultivate and harvest corn, learning about farming, agriculture, and natural resources in the process. This challenge is the perfect mix of engineering, creativity, and science, making it one of the most engaging Thanksgiving
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
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
November Fall Science Activity - Mayflower & Mishoon Thanksgiving STEM Challenge
Day Before Thanksgiving Break Activity – Mini Mayflower & Mini Mishoon STEM Challenge (Print + Digital) Looking for day before Thanksgiving break activities that are meaningful, collaborative, and fun? This Mini Mayflower / Mini Mishoon Thanksgiving STEM Challenge combines science, engineering, and social-emotional learning as kids design water transportation for the Pilgrims and Native Americans! Kids will use creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills to design a floating boat that hold
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Team building STEM Activities Teamwork First week of school Intro to STEAM Skill
Start off the year by reviewing STEM SKILLS. This STEM Activity will review the skill of TEAMWORK. This is a great whole group lesson that is printable & digital. Teamwork is an important part of any STEM activity – and not just STEM! Teamwork allows each person to be an active part of the group. Teamwork gives each person a sense of ownership in the problem solving process. Of course, teamwork also gives students the opportunity to learn to work together. In this activity, students will d
1st - 4th
Engineering
Apple Activities for Johnny Appleseed, Fun Friday, Apple Day, Fall STEM Science
This bundle of apple activities blends fun with STEM, making it perfect for Fun Friday activities, apple day, or your apple unit in September or October. They're also great for Johnny Appleseed activities that go beyond coloring pages or crafts! These apple STEM activities are designed to spark creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking through challenges that align with Newton’s laws of motion and the engineering design process. Whether you're teaching elementary or middle schoo
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
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