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Marble Run STEM Challenge - Engineering Design Process Paper Roller Coaster
Your students will love creating their own marble runs! This activity is perfect to add some fun while still addressing science standards. Students will use the engineering design process to ask, imagine, plan, create, test, improve, and reflect. Students will use simple recycled materials (easily adjusted for what you have on hand) or the included template pages printed on cardstock to construct and test their own marble tracks. Key Features: Hands-on STEM exploration through marble track
3rd - 5th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-2
, 4-PS3-1
+3
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 Posters and Activities
This is a great way to introduce the Engineering Design Process to your class! This product includes posters and activities.
Posters
1. Ask
2. Explore
3. Plan
4. Build Model
5. Evaluate
6. Launch
Activities
1. Sort-students sort STEM scenarios under the correct Engineering Design Process Heading
2. Student Illustrations-students illustrate each part of the Engineering Design Process. These are great to display!
3. Design Process Wheel-students create a moveable wheel that explains
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Science
Protect the Egg! | Engineering Design Process STEM Challenge | Hands-On Science
Protect the Egg! | Engineering Design Process STEM Challenge | Hands-On Science for K–2Challenge students to think like engineers with this engaging Protect the Egg STEM activity! In this hands-on engineering challenge, students design and build a structure to protect an egg from breaking when it is dropped, while following the Engineering Design Process step by step. This activity encourages creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking as students plan, build, test, evaluate, and impro
PreK - 3rd
Engineering, General Science, Writing
Fossil Huntress: Mary Leakey Paleontologist Engineering Design Process Activity
Bring science, literacy, and engineering together with this engaging hands-on STEM activity inspired by the book Fossil Huntress: Mary Leakey written by Andi Diehn. A free book that can be found on Epic Books! Students will learn about pioneering paleontologist Mary Leakey and her incredible fossil discoveries while designing and testing their own excavation tools. In this cross-curricular lesson, students use the Engineering Design Process to create a tool that can safely uncover hidden fossils
PreK - 5th
Archaeology, Engineering, Informational Text
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
Engineering Adapted Book | Engineers Solve Problems | Special Education & STEM
Engineering Adapted Book | Engineers Solve Problems | Special Education & STEM This Engineering Adapted Book introduces students to the engineering design process using simple language, clear visuals, and predictable sentence structure. Designed for special education, autism support, and emerging readers, this resource helps students understand how engineers think, plan, create, test, and improve solutions. With errorless options and picture-supported text, this adapted book is perfect for buil
PreK - 3rd
Engineering
Design Thinking Process Infographic – Student-Friendly PDF Poster
✨ Student-Friendly Design Thinking Infographic! ✨ A beautifully designed PDF poster that breaks down the design thinking process into simple steps with visuals. Perfect for IB, STEAM, and Makerspace classrooms—great for walls, notebooks, or project-based learning! ✨ Design Thinking Process Infographic – Student-Friendly PDF Poster ✨ Bring creativity and problem-solving to life in your classroom with this aesthetically designed Design Thinking infographic! This digital download (PDF) is perf
4th - 12th
Engineering, General Science, Other (Science)
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+4
Ice Melting Science STEM Challenge - Insulation Engineering Design Process
Put your engineering skills to the test with the Ice Cube STEM Challenge! This exciting hands-on activity challenges students to design and build an insulation shield that prevents an ice cube from melting quickly. It is perfect to add some fun while still addressing science standards. Students will use the engineering design process to ask, imagine, plan, create, test, improve, and reflect. Pages are included to select five materials or to buy materials on a budget. Students will then create
3rd - 5th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Engineering Design Process Journal | STEM Early Finisher Reflection
Are you looking for a way to have your students participate in lessons about the Engineering Design Process? This student journal is the answer! It comes in two formats: printable and digital. Students will focus on various parts of the process and practice using each portion and reflect on its importance. This product can be used for early finishers, for review, morning work, with a substitute, homework, etc. What’s Included?Teacher Directions how to download the electronic version Color D
2nd - 5th
Engineering
Engineering Design Process Task Cards | STEM Critical Thinking Questions
Are you struggling to find engaging ways to teach the crucial steps of the Engineering Design Process to your elementary students? Discover a powerful tool designed to ignite curiosity and foster critical thinking in grades 3-6! These "STEM Task Cards | Engineering Design Process Questions Grades 3–6" are meticulously crafted to make complex engineering concepts accessible and exciting for your students. ✨ What's Included: Thought-provoking task cards focused on each stage of the Engineering Des
3rd - 6th
Engineering, General Science
Also included in: Depth & Complexity Task Cards Bundle | Science Experiments + STEM Design
Engineering Design Process Poster Pack
This resource includes 4 sets of 6 posters. All files are .pdf Images are of a hand-drawn style to promote creativity. The steps of each set include: ❓ASK ☁️IMAGINE ✏️PLAN CREATE ↗IMPROVE Each step includes a question specific to that step to prompt student thinking and inquiry-based learning. ex. Create: What does your solution look like? All steps are .pdf and available in: ⭐️landscape ⭐️portrait ⭐️black and white ⭐️full color Ideas: Use the steps to create a bulletin board Use in various
K - 6th
Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Engineer Design Process Worksheet – Grades 3–5 | User Empathy Mapping
User Empathy Mapping Worksheet – Design Thinking for Grades 3–5Support young innovators in designing with empathy using this User Empathy Mapping Worksheet, created for grades 3–5! This scaffolded, student-friendly worksheet helps learners explore their user's thoughts, feelings, actions, and needs before starting a STEM or design thinking challenge. With 8 clear, age-appropriate questions, students build a deeper understanding of who they’re designing for—and why it matters. Perfect for the
3rd - 5th
Basic Principles, Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-1
Engineer Design Process Template
I have my students use this template for each project. It is a great way for them to go through a streamlined process for every unit we learn.
3rd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Science), Robotics
Engineer Design Process Worksheet | Fixes STEM Worksheet | Failure Reflection
Failure Reflection & Fixes STEM Worksheet – Grades 3–5Help students turn mistakes into learning moments with this printable Failure Reflection & Fixes Worksheet—a perfect companion for STEM, engineering, and design thinking challenges in grades 3–5! Aligned with the Engineering Design Process, this worksheet encourages young learners to reflect on what went wrong, analyze why it happened, and brainstorm how to improve their designs. With clear, student-friendly prompts, this worksheet support
3rd - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering, General Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
Engineering Design Process Challenge - Bubbles and Wands Science Collaboration
Looking for a way to practice engineering design with a little fun thrown in? The Bubbles and Wands engineering challenge may be just what you are looking for! This engaging lesson allows students to become mini scientists as they experiment with various bubble recipes and wand designs to find the ones that work best. Students work in small groups to test and compare different bubble recipes and wands. They will explore materials, measure ingredients, mix various combinations, try different wand
3rd - 5th
Engineering, Physical Science, Science
NGSS
5-PS1-4
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-2
STEM/STEAM Start Up Edition-Engineering, Problem Solving, Engagement
This is the STEAM Team "start up" pack. It is loaded with great resources to get your class STEM/STEAM ready. This is a great way to introduce or reinforce STEAM vocabulary. STEAM is such an exciting way to combine the elements of science, technology, engineering, art, and math through engaging lessons that promote real world application.
Included in this unit:
STEM/STEAM & Engineering Support Documents
Engineering Design Process Individual Posters (3 different sets)
Engineering Design P
1st - 6th
Engineering
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Pathfinder: An Intro to Problem Solving ["An Inventor's Ideas"]
Many gifted kids are filled to the brim with ideas, but they have no idea what to do with them. Help them work through the invention process with this interactive activity. Everything you need is packaged in one Slides presentation, including a teacher guide, activities, hyperlinks, etc. This Pathfinder pairs with “What Do You Do with an Idea?” by Kobi Yamada. It's designed for gifted upper elementary students but can be used with all ages and abilities.
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Other (Arts)
Also included in: BUNDLE: Gifted Education Pathfinders [SEL]
Conductors v. Insulators - Designing a Habitat
Help you students develop problem-solving and STEM skills by having them design a warm home for a penguin. This can be used as a summative assessment after a conductors and insulators unit, or as a formative assessment during the unit.
Students will be asked to do things like:
-identify materials as insulators or conductors
-conduct research on the habitat of a penguin
-sketch a prototype
-describe a construction plan
-reflect
This was also a great way to make the lesson authentic by talking
3rd - 5th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Physical Science
(83) Popsicle Stick Bridge
STEM design challenge that builds problem-solving, collaboration, and engineering thinking! In this activity, students will work individually or in teams to design and construct a functional bridge using limited materials: popsicle sticks, coffee stir sticks, toilet paper cores, and hot glue. The bridge must span a specific distance and support weight during testing. Students will follow the engineering design process, which includes planning, designing, building, testing, and improving their st
5th - 12th
Engineering, Not Subject Specific
STEM Stonehenge Activity-Uses History to Teach Engineering
Teach students about the engineering process using history. Students will attempt to move a brick 6 feet using only simple tools. They will design and test their ideas and learn more about Stonehenge as a engineering marvel. A lesson plan, teaching guide and worksheets are included. The worksheets have QR coded links to helpful videos safely stored on the Talented Teaching google drive. This activity is for Grade 3-5 and meets STEM standards:
1. W. 3.7- Construct research project that builds kno
3rd - 5th
Engineering
Easy STEM Activity | Project Based Learning Challenge Insulators and Conductors
The students will use the Engineering Design Process to plan, build, and test a cooler they have designed. They will use common Makerspace items in this hands-on activity. The students will perform each step in the design process as they record their thinking in their own engineering notebook. This STEM project is highly engaging and NGSS aligned!
What do you get?
Teacher Background Pages
Print and Go Student Engineering Notebooks
Optional Student Handouts and Activities
Teacher Rubric
Stud
2nd - 4th
Engineering, Science
Also included in: Ultimate Growing Bundle of STEM Activities for Elementary Students
Build a Bridge STEM Activity | Engineering Challenge for Kindergarten & Grade 1
This STEM Engineering Challenge helps young learners explore problem-solving, creativity, and basic engineering skills through a fun hands-on activity. Students will become engineers as they plan, build, test, and improve a bridge using simple materials. This activity follows the Engineering Design Process and is perfect for introducing STEM concepts in an engaging and age-appropriate way. WHAT’S INCLUDED: ✔ STEM challenge cover page ✔ “What is the Challenge?” introduction ✔ Materials checklist
PreK - 6th
Engineering, Other (Math), Writing
Little Red Riding Hood STEM Challenge
This interactive unit introduces students to the Engineering Design Process. Students are asked to invent and build something that could help Little Red solve a problem. This hands on STEM challenge is extremely engaging and is easily tied to many different literacy and writing standards! ***UPDATE: I have now added 3 EXTENSION activities to this project! You may also be interested in some of the following activities: Jack and the Beanstalk STEM ChallengeGoldilocks STEM ChallengeWinter Literacy
K - 5th
Engineering
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