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Speed, Distance, and Time Learning Menu – Motion Graphs Interactive Activities
Engage your students with this interactive learning menu all about speed, distance, time, and motion graphs! Designed for middle school science (grades 6–8), this resource combines creativity, problem-solving, and real-world application to help students master these essential concepts. This Google Slides assignment offers student choice through a variety of differentiated activities, allowing learners to demonstrate their understanding in multiple ways—perfect for stations, enrichment, early
5th - 8th
General Science, Physics
Parachute Landing STEM Challenge – Precision & Air Resistance | Grades K–8
In the Precision Parachute Landing STEM Challenge, students become aerospace engineers as they design and build parachutes that must land as close as possible to a target while descending safely and accurately. This challenge blends physics, engineering, and problem-solving as students test how air resistance, drag, surface area, and weight affect flight and landing precision. This engaging, low-prep STEM activity is ideal for STEM labs, science classrooms, engineering units, makerspaces, an
K - 8th
Engineering, For All Subjects, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Simple Machine Theme Park Project for Physical Science: STEAM 4th-12th
Tired of searching for a simple machine project that actually excites your students while covering real content? This creative simple machine project for grades 4 through 12 combines writing, art, and science into one engaging theme park activity that works perfectly for your simple machines unit as group work or individual assignments.📋 What's Included:Ready to print student project plans1 completion checklist for students1 grading rubric1 teacher instruction guide💛 Why You'll Love It: This r
4th - 12th
Creative Writing, Physical Science, Physics
NGSS
MS-ETS1-1
Parachute Drop STEM Challenge – Cargo Protection Engineering | Grades K–8
In the Parachute Cargo Carrier STEM Challenge, students become aerospace and mechanical engineers as they design a parachute system capable of safely delivering a cargo payload to the ground without damage. This real-world engineering challenge blends physics, force and motion, materials science, and problem-solving as students test how drag, mass, surface area, and structural protection work together in successful aerial delivery systems. This high-engagement, low-prep STEM project is perfe
K - 8th
Engineering, For All Subjects, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Boat Float STEM Challenge – Buoyancy Engineering Design Activity | Grades K–8
In the Paper Lifeboat STEM Challenge, students become marine engineers as they design and build a lifeboat made entirely from paper and simple classroom materials that can safely float and carry passengers (cargo). This hands-on STEM challenge introduces students to buoyancy, displacement, stability, and structural design while using the Engineering Design Process to solve a real-world survival problem. This engaging, low-prep STEM activity is perfect for STEM labs, science classrooms, engi
K - 8th
Engineering, For All Subjects, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Tower Optimization STEM Unit – Budget-Constrained Engineering | Grade 5 | 2-Week
In the Tower Optimization Lab, students become budget-constrained structural engineers as they build the tallest freestanding tower that can support a load at its apex while staying within a strict material budget — applying the efficiency ratio framework from the bridge unit to a new structural challenge. Set inside the STEAM Lab Design Academy narrative, this 2-week unit teaches Grade 5 students that engineers always work within resource constraints. What Students Will Do* Receive a material
5th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 5-PS2-1
+1
Engineering Redesign STEM Sprint – Superhero Iterative Design | Grade 2
In the Hero Gear Upgrade Redesign Sprint, students become engineering designers as they analyze a piece of existing superhero gear, identify a structural or functional weakness, and propose and build an upgraded version. Set inside the Superhero Engineering Lab, this 1-week sprint gives Grade 2 students a focused introduction to iterative design thinking — evaluating evidence, choosing one specific improvement, and testing whether the upgrade actually works. What Students Will Do* Analyze an ex
2nd
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+4
Engineering Presentation STEM Sprint – Jungle Design Communication | Grade 2
In the Brand Studio Poster & Pitch Design unit, students become engineering communicators as they design a conservation company brand identity — including a company name, logo concept, and conservation mission poster — and present it to an audience. Set inside the Jungle Rangers narrative theme and tied to UN Sustainable Development Goal 15 (Life on Land), this 2-week unit challenges Grade 2 students to communicate their engineering work through visual design and persuasive presentation. What S
2nd
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+4
Friction STEM Sprint – Mars Rover Rolling vs Sliding | Grade 3
In the Rolling vs. Sliding Rover Sprint, students become mobility engineers as they design and test a simple paper and straw rover to investigate whether rolling systems travel farther than sliding ones across a standardized surface. Set at the bridge between the Future City Engineering and Space Colony Architects narrative themes, this flex-week sprint gives Grade 3 students a hands-on investigation into friction, wheels, and motion efficiency — connecting the structural engineering work of Q1
3rd
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-3
+4
Engineering Showcase STEM Sprint – Space Colony Launch Presentation | Grade 3
In the Space Colony Launch Showcase & Presentation, students become mission engineers as they conduct their final rocket launch and present their performance data to the class in a structured debrief. Set inside the Space Colony Architects narrative theme, this 1-week sprint challenges Grade 3 students to communicate engineering results clearly — sharing baseline averages, redesign decisions, and final distances in two to three sentences while the class analyzes patterns across all team results
3rd
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-3
+4
Sailboat STEM Challenge – Forces, Motion & Speed Engineering | Grades K–8
In the Paper Sailboat Speed Test STEM Challenge, students become marine and mechanical engineers as they design and build a paper sailboat that uses wind power to move as fast and as far as possible across water. Through hands-on experimentation, students explore how wind force, sail shape, surface area, drag, and stability affect speed and motion while applying the Engineering Design Process. This exciting, low-prep STEM challenge is perfect for STEM labs, science classrooms, engineering u
K - 8th
Engineering, For All Subjects, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Water Filtration STEM Sprint – Environmental Engineering | Grade 3
In the Water Filtration Conservation Sprint, students become Wildlife Documentary environmental engineers as they design a layered filtration system that cleans visibly dirty water for their field crew and the animals they study. Set inside the Wildlife Documentary Crew narrative theme and connected to UN SDG 14 (Life Below Water), this 2-week unit challenges Grade 3 students to think strategically about filter layer order, test their design, observe output clarity, and make one evidence-based
3rd
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-3
+4
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