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Traffic Light Simulator Arduino TinkerCad STEM Lesson
Get students coding a working traffic light in their first week — no Arduino kit required.This 5-day, classroom-tested STEM lesson walks middle and early high school students through the process of programming a complete traffic-light cycle using Tinkercad Circuits and Arduino Code Blocks. Every student logs in to a free browser tab, drags blocks into a forever loop, and watches their LEDs cycle in real time. Zero hardware budget needed. Real Arduino kits are optional. What's Inside (13 print
5th - 9th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Other (Science)
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
+1
Coding with Star Wars - An Unplugged Unit for Coding
This is a great resource to teach children about coding. You don't need to know how to code to teach coding. Your students will love this hands-on learning activity as they help the characters reach each other.
I have included an easy game board and pieces so students can create their own game. There are endless possibilities.
Tittle Page
What is Coding? An easy explanation.
Vocabulary
Three worksheets
Game Board & Game Pieces
The 12th page is credits.
K - 3rd
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
Roblox Studio Quest: Newbert's First Day | Intro to Game Design | No Coding |
This 5–7 day intro lesson drops students straight into Roblox Studio, where they navigate a real 3D game engine, build a rescue tower out of Parts (bricks), and develop the "developer mindset" they'll need for every coding lesson that follows. The hook? Meet Newbert — a little bird who quit on Day One because of a single error message. Students take the Developer's Pledge to be braver than Newbert and prove they have what it takes. No scripting. No prior experience. Just hands-on 3D building, pr
5th - 9th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Robotics
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
+1
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
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
Diagnostic Trouble Codes Mini DBQ | 4th Grade Auto Shop | Evidence-Based
📘 Mini DBQ | 4th Grade Diagnostic Trouble Codes Worksheet | Evidence-Based Reading Engage your students in high-level critical thinking and evidence-based analysis on the subject of Auto Shop with this Mini-DBQ (Document-Based Question) worksheet written at a 4th grade level. This resource is designed to help students analyze real-world topics, interpret informational texts, and support answers with evidence—all while staying accessible for upper-level elementary students. 🎯 WHAT STUDENTS
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
Robot Activity: A Hands-On Introduction to Programming Logic
Bring coding to life with this interactive Robot Activity, designed to help students understand the fundamentals of programming logic through hands-on, collaborative play. Perfect for elementary, middle, and beginner high school classrooms, this activity transforms students into programmers, announcers, and robots as they learn the importance of clear, precise instructions. What’s Included:A complete, ready-to-use PowerPoint presentation with clear teacher tips, role cards, and examples.Structu
3rd - 9th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Robotics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
, HS-ETS1-1
Cube Wall Clash | VEX IQ STEM Challenge
Bring teamwork, strategy, coding, and hands-on engineering into your classroom with Cube Wall Clash — an exciting VEX IQ compatible robotics STEM challenge where students work together to build one massive connected wall before time runs out! Designed for the VEX IQ Clawbot (Lift Version), this classroom-ready robotics STEM activity combines: ✔ Robotics ✔ STEM Problem Solving ✔ Engineering Design ✔ Coding Concepts ✔ Structural Engineering ✔ Communication ✔ Strategy ✔ Precision Robot Driving ✔ T
5th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
Basics of Arduino Lesson: LED Blink Challenge with Tinkercad Circuitry
Teach Arduino basics with zero hardware required!This complete, classroom-tested lesson introduces students to microcontrollers, circuits, and coding using free Tinkercad Circuits – an online simulator. Perfect for STEM, robotics, or physical computing units. Students will build a blinking LED circuit, write their first Arduino sketch using pinMode(), digitalWrite(), and delay(), and complete a 2-LED Blink Challenge with a partner. What’s Included (All Editable in PPTX)Teacher Resources Teache
5th - 9th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Physical Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
+1
Theme Park STEM Design Challenge Project/Activity
Students will be so engaged as they go through the design process in this STEM project! Included in the slides are: Lesson plan Budget sheet Materials list Rubric Planning sheets
3rd - 8th
Engineering
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+5
RobotC "IF Statement" help file
What is an "IF statement?" What is and IF / ELSE Statement?" What is an "IF" within an "IF?" Programming in RobotC but unsure of Ifs? This guided explanation WITH example coding will guide you through exactly what these commands are and how they are used. This help file can explain it to you the teacher AND you can have students read through it. Once read, majority of students feel confident to begin trying the commands to watch things happen using their cortex and sensors. Be on the watch for
5th - 12th
Engineering, Robotics
Tinkercad 3D Printing Projects Bundle | 6 Beginner STEM Activities | Grades 5-9
Save 20% with this 6-project Tinkercad 3D printing bundle! Includes: Key Holder, Name Keychain, Pencil Topper, Desk Nameplate, Planter with Drainage Tray, and Custom Phone Stand. Each project includes teacher guides, rubrics, worksheets, and step-by-step instructions. Perfect for grades 5–9 STEM, makerspaces, and technology classes. What's Included in This Bundle:1. Key Holder / Hook Rack (2-day project)Design an animal-shaped key holderLearn design constraints (wall thickness, screw hole size)S
5th - 9th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Visual Arts
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
Scratch Video Game Design STEM Project
Turn your students into game developers with this engaging, ready-to-use Scratch video game design unit! Over the course of 5–7 class periods, students will plan, build, and publish their own interactive video games using Scratch—all while mastering essential coding concepts like variables, loops, conditionals, and broadcasts. This complete unit includes everything you need to guide students from brainstorming to publishing, whether you’re teaching in-person or digitally. What’s Included:Teache
3rd - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Robotics
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
+1
Design a Moon Pod: Lunar Habitat STEM Challenge (Engineering Design Process)
In this engaging 6-lesson STEM challenge, student teams take on the role of NASA engineers. They apply the Engineering Design Process to plan, build, and test a scale model of a lunar habitat — a "Moon Pod" — that includes five functional zones and survives simulated lunar conditions. This ready-to-teach unit includes printable worksheets, activity cards, rubrics, vocabulary, teacher tips, and test station instructions. Perfect for project-based learning (PBL), space units, or end-of-year STEM
5th - 9th
Astronomy, Engineering, Physical Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
+1
Design a Tiny Home -- Project based learning w/ full lesson plans
The "Design a Tiny Home" project includes full lesson plans for 9 days (60 minute classes) with essential questions, daily objectives, performance tasks, differentiation, learning activities, and assessments for the entire project. Also, there is a planning document for students to use to track their progress throughout the project while they're using Lucid Chart & 5D planner for their final projects. Also, I included a Tiny Home Rubric to easily assess their final submissions.
3rd - 12th
Engineering, Instructional Technology
Tinkercad 3D Printing STEM Challenge: Design a Spinning Top
Engage your students in real-world engineering and physics with this ready-to-use STEM design challenge! In this 3D printing project, students will design, test, and iterate their own spinning top using Tinkercad — applying concepts like center of mass, rotational symmetry, and angular momentum to maximize spin time. Perfect for middle school STEM, makerspace, or introductory CAD units, this resource includes everything you need: teacher slides, student worksheets, rubrics, vocabulary,
5th - 9th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Physics
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-PS2-2
+2
3D Croc Charm Design Project | Tinkercad | 3D Printing | STEM Engineering
Bring real-world snap-fit design into your classroom with this engaging 3D Croc Charm Project! Students learn tolerances, constraints, and peg-lock mechanics while designing a custom Croc charm in Tinkercad. Perfect for 3D printing beginners or as a capstone project for intermediate designers. This turnkey lesson includes everything you need: Step‑by‑step teacher guide Student design worksheet with sketching & dimensioningPeer review checklistReflection / debrief worksheetGrading rubricHe
5th - 9th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Other (Science)
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
+1
3D Printing Tinkercad STEM Key Holder / Hook Rack Wall Organizer Project
Engage your students with a real-world 3D printing design challenge! In this 2-day STEM project, students will design a functional key holder or hook rack shaped like an animal (penguin, cat, bear, or their own idea) using free Tinkercad software. Perfect for introducing additive manufacturing, measurement, and design constraints. This ready-to-teach lesson includes everything you need: Teacher Guide with daily pacing, hooks, and direct instruction tipsStudent worksheets (sketching + debrie
5th - 9th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Visual Arts
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
3D Printing & CAD STEM Project: Design a Phone Stand in Onshape
Engage your students with a real-world 3D printing and parametric CAD project! In this 3-day, beginner-friendly lesson, students will design a functional phone stand using Onshape (free, cloud-based CAD software) and prepare it for 3D printing. This complete package walks you through every step. It’s perfect for STEM, engineering, or makerspace classes with access to 3D printers. What’s Included:Teacher Guide (PowerPoint) Student Step-by-Step HandoutSketching Worksheet Reflection / Debrief W
5th - 9th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Other (Science)
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
+1
3D Printing Pencil Topper Animal – STEM/STEAM Tinkercad Project
Engage your students with this hands-on 3D printing design project – a Pencil Topper Animal created in Tinkercad! Perfect for STEM/STEAM classes, technology electives, or makerspace units, this 2-day lesson walks students through the full engineering design process: from sketching with real-world measurement constraints to exporting an .STL file for printing. Students will love designing their own penguin, cat, bear, or custom animal – while learning functional design, measurement, and 3D
5th - 9th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Visual Arts
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
Paper Airplane Engineering: STEM Challenge or Sub Plans
Turn paper airplanes into real engineering! In this one-class-period STEM challenge, students design, test, and improve a paper airplane that must fly for both distance and accuracy. Perfect for grades 5–9, this low-materials activity works great for regular classroom teachers, STEM specialists, or substitute teachers. What’s Included? Full PowerPoint presentation (editable)Substitute teacher guide – minute-by-minute planPrintable student packet:Pre-Activity WorksheetDesign & Planning SheetDa
5th - 9th
Engineering, Other (Science), Physics
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Also included in: 5-Day Emergency STEM Sub Plans or Activities Project Bundle
Paper Helicopter STEM Challenge: Sub Plan Ready
In this hands-on STEM challenge, students will design, build, test, and redesign a paper helicopter to maximize fall time using air resistance. Perfect for teaching gravity, forces, and the engineering design process (EDP), this resource also includes a full substitute plan — so you can run the lesson even if you’re not there. What’s IncludedComplete 45–60 minute lesson plan with timelineSubstitute Quick-Start guide – print & goStudent worksheets (Pre-Activity, Design, Data, Debrief, Extension
5th - 9th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Other (Science)
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Also included in: 5-Day Emergency STEM Sub Plans or Activities Project Bundle
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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