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Marshmallow Launcher STEM Project | Engineering Design Challenge
Bring engineering and problem-solving to life with this engaging Marshmallow Launcher STEM Challenge! Students will work through the complete Engineering Design Process as they plan, build, test, improve, and compete using their own marshmallow launcher designs. This hands-on STEM project encourages students to think like real engineers while strengthening collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, and data analysis skills. Perfect for: ✅ STEM Class ✅ Makerspace Activities ✅ Engineering
5th - 9th
Engineering, Physics
Save the Egg STEM Challenge | Engineering Design Lab | Team Building Activity
Get your students collaborating, building, and problem-solving with this exciting Save the Egg Colony STEM Challenge! In this hands-on engineering activity, students work in teams to design a structure that protects an egg from multiple environmental disasters including a drop test, earthquake simulation, and windstorm challenge. This engaging STEM project combines: ✔ Engineering Design ✔ Forces & Motion ✔ Problem Solving ✔ Teamwork & Collaboration ✔ Scientific Reasoning ✔ Real-World STE
5th - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
Engineering Design STEM Pasta Car Project - 5 Days of Lesson Plans & Resources
This is a hands-on, low-prep STEM activity that gets your students thinking, building, and problem-solving. The Pasta Car Racer challenge guides students through the engineering design process as they work to design a car made (mostly!) out of pasta. Students will love helping Mayor Noodleton save the day by designing and testing their very own pasta car to compete in the Pasta Grand Prix. Whether working independently or with a partner, students will imagine, plan, build, and improve their
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Physical Science, Physics
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
+1
Paper Roller Coasters
Paper roller coasters is sure to be a project students will love! It is an engineering project that requires collaboration, problem solving, exact measurement, and a knowledge of physics. Students will explore and put to test Newton's Laws of motion while building their vertical paper roller coaster made out of card stock, tape, and a foam board for the base. You will be amazed at your students creativity in designing and problem solving. I love how cost efficient this STEM project is, using onl
5th - 9th
Engineering, Physics
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
Scientific Method And Theory Activity For the Nature of Science | Inquiry Lesson
The Black Box Investigation is the perfect back-to-school resource for teaching the scientific method, building observation skills, understanding a scientific theory, and sparking student curiosity through inquiry-based learning. Students work like scientists to discover the characteristics of a mystery object so they can comprehend the nature of science. This low-prep lab with print-ready worksheets includes everything you need to guide students through: Making observations and forming hypothes
4th - 8th
Basic Principles, 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
1-day Lesson PHYSICS CRASH COURSE for DUMMIES
***** STAR SALE $19.99 This Physics Crash Course . . . for DUMMIES . . . 19-PAGES . . . plus . . . TEST 50-QUESTIOND and TEACHER ANSWER KEY . . . Is not to insult your intelligence . . . But to introduce students to the fundamental idea that physics is about observing how the world works and finding the simplest explanations for natural phenomena. Students learn to connect cause and effect, explore motion, forces, energy, and interactions, and understand patterns in everyday events. The
5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
General Science, Physical Science, Physics
NGSS
HS-PS1-1
, 5-ESS3-1
, HS-PS2-2
+5
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
ASTROPHYSICS - It's All Relative with Einstein
ASTROPHYSICS - This workshop follows on from Newton’s Fascinating Forces. After gaining an understanding of Newton’s Laws and the corresponding physics concepts, students are ready to take on Einstein’s theories. The workshop is run as a series of thought experiments, starting with his Annus Mirabalis and culminating in his most complex work, the Theory of General Relativity. By combining practical experiments with thought experiments the outcome from this workshop is a deeper understanding of
4th - 6th
Astronomy, Basic Principles, Physics
Also included in: PHYSICS BUNDLE - From Aristotle to Einstein
Makey Makey OPERATION GAME
🎮 Makey Makey Operation Game Project (Grades 5–6) Hands-on STEM + Art + Coding = Student Engagement GOLD!In this multi-day Makey Makey Operation Game Project, students design and build their own version of the classic Operation game while learning about simple circuits, conductivity, and Scratch programming. This project blends engineering, creativity, and problem-solving in a way upper elementary students LOVE. Perfect for STEM class, Makerspace, enrichment, or technology units, this pr
5th - 6th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Physics
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
Egg Drop STEM Challenge – Teacher Facilitation & Flow Guide
The Egg Drop Challenge is exciting, emotional, and hands-on — and it can also feel overwhelming to run if you’ve never done it before. This Teacher Facilitation & Flow Guide is designed to support teachers as they run the Egg Drop Engineering Challenge, helping you manage testing days, student reactions, and classroom flow while keeping the focus on learning, iteration, and problem-solving. This resource is teacher-facing only and focuses on how the challenge should feel, not step-by-step in
3rd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
STEM Mini-Pack Series | Helicopter Challenge
(ENGLISH)Grades 4th-6thSTEM Mini-Pack Series | Helicopter Challenge🎥 Digital Preview-Link:Coming Soon🎁 Sampler + Gift Link:https://drive.google.com/file/d/13aDvMWzus2bniJzsdFCFdDykLd3VGFWP/view?usp=sharingOVERVIEW: Bring hands-on STEM learning to life with a high-quality, classroom-ready STEM mini-pack designed to combine paper helicopter construction, flight testing, measurement, data collection, statistics analysis, and written reflection in a smaller, more affordable format. This resource
4th - 6th
Algebra, Physics, Statistics
Earthquake Tower STEM Worksheets – Structural Engineering | Grades 3–5 PDF
Looking for student-ready worksheets to run an earthquake engineering challenge in your upper elementary STEM classroom? This Earthquake Shake Tower Student Worksheet Packet provides clear, student-facing pages that guide Grades 3–5 learners through the engineering design process as they design, test, and improve a tower built to withstand simulated earthquake shaking. This resource is print-and-go and designed to help students work more independently while documenting their thinking, testi
3rd - 5th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Physics
NGSS
4-PS3-4
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+2
Also included in: Earthquake Tower STEM Worksheets Bundle – Grades 3–8 PDF
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
Chairlift STEM Challenge: Simple Machines, Force & Motion!
Tired of STEM challenges that require extensive prep and hard-to-find materials? Discover the ultimate solution with the Chairlift STEM Challenge with Pulleys and LEGO Gondola for Grades 3-6! This engaging, low-prep activity brings the excitement of engineering right into your classroom, saving you valuable time while sparking incredible student curiosity. ✨ What's Included: A hands-on Chairlift STEM Challenge focusing on building a working chairlift system.Students design and construct a stabl
3rd - 5th
Engineering, Physics, Writing
Circuit Symbols & Diagrams | Digital Science Lesson 4th-6th Grade | Self-Grading
Bring electricity to life with this 4th grade to 6th Grade interactive science lesson on Circuit Symbols and Diagrams! By the end of this unit, students will be able to:Identify the different circuit symbols with their corresponding components.Use circuit symbols to represent components in a simple circuit diagram.💡 What’s Included:Engaging Interactive lesson (self-marking quiz & drag-and-drop tasks). Fluency, Reasoning and Problem-solving Questions.Engaging Drag and Drop Activities.Real-li
4th - 6th
General Science, Physical Science, Physics
NGSS
4-PS3-4
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-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
STEM Lab: Magnet Maze Challenge Hands-On | Force & Motion
Get your students excited about science and engineering with this fun, hands-on Magnet Maze STEM Challenge!Perfect for 2nd – 5th Grade, this engaging STEM lab introduces students to the concepts of force and motion through exploration and play. Students will design, build, test, and improve their own maze while using a magnet to move a paperclip from start to finish — without touching it! This activity encourages: ✔ Problem-solving ✔ Critical thinking ✔ Hands-on learning ✔ Early engineerin
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Physics
Forces and Patterns Extension Activity Choice Board
🧲 Forces and Patterns Choice Board | 4th Grade Science TEKS 4.7A, 4.7B, 4.7C 🔬 Encourage Critical Thinking About Force, Motion, and Predictable Patterns! Make your science instruction engaging, flexible, and student-driven with this Forces and Patterns Choice Board! Created for Grade 4 science TEKS, this 1-page resource provides a collection of 12 interactive and standards-aligned activities covering motion, patterns, gravity, and magnetism. Great for independent work, stations, projects,
3rd - 5th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physics
Also included in: ULTIMATE 4th Grade Science Choice Board BUNDLE - TEKS-Aligned
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
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