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Roller Coaster Project - Energy, Force, and Motion
Students explore energy, force, motion, potential energy, kinetic energy, gravity, friction, unbalanced and balanced forces with this project based learning activity. Includes a reading passage, flash cards, a quiz quick check, project build day guideline, and draft page for a roller coaster.
1st - 12th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
Pi-Day Catapult — Optimize Angle & Tension (Predict vs. Measure) | MS–HS NGSS
Description (NGSS included) Celebrate Pi-Day with a data-driven projectile challenge! Students tune angle and tension on a simple launcher, then predict vs. measure range and compute percent error. Teams graph Range vs. Angle (and optional Range vs. Pullback) and explain results with CER. 🧠📈 🔬 Investigate: hold one variable constant to fairly test the other. 🧮 Model: use a calibration shot or R ≈ (v²·sin(2θ))/g to predict. 📊 Analyze: compare predicted vs. measured; percent error
3rd - 12th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
Musical Jars Science Experiment – Sound, Pitch & Frequency
Bring science and music together in this engaging hands-on activity! Students explore how sound, vibrations, and pitch work by tapping glass jars filled with different amounts of water to create musical notes. This resource includes: ✅ A clear, step-by-step experiment guide ✅ Observation questions for student reflection ✅ Easy-to-understand science background on sound waves, pitch, frequency, and loudness ✅ A 10-question multiple-choice quiz (with answer key) to check understanding ✅ Visu
3rd - 5th
Informational Text, Physical Science, Physics
Egg Drop STEM Activity End of Year STEM Challenge Force and Motion Engineering
Are you looking for an end of year STEM challenge that's always a crowd pleaser? This classic STEM challenge appeals to kids of all ages, and is an excellent way to explore force and motion, drag, and iterative design and testing. Will the eggs break or survive the drop in a device created by your students? If you have thought about trying a STEM challenge but weren't sure where to start, this is a great challenge to start with. ✏️ What materials will I need? ✏️ Use a variety of easy-to-find
3rd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
Magnet Maze STEM Challenge: Forces and Motion Activity Friction | Grades 2-6
The Magnetic Maze: Complete Forces STEM Challenge Turn your classroom into an engineering lab! This engaging, hands-on STEM project challenges students to design, build, and test their own Magnetic Maze using simple materials. It is the perfect unit to explore forces causing movement in a highly memorable way. This complete resource is structured for success across a wide range of grade levels and includes: STEM Building Project: Detailed instructions for the hands-on maze creation.Design & Pla
2nd - 6th
General Science, Physics
Design a Magnetic Compass | Electricity & Magnetism | STEM Engineering
🧭 Activity 2/5 — Cluster 2: Electricity & Magnetism Engineering ✔ No prep, high engagement STEM lesson ✔ Uses simple household/classroom materials ✔ Step-by-step guided engineering activity ✔ Designed for real classroom success ✔ Bonus: Ready-to-Use Editable PowerPoint Lesson Slides 🧭 Design a Magnetic Compass | STEM Engineering Activity (Grades 3–7) 🌟 CRITICAL STEP — FROM ELECTRICITY → MAGNETIC FIELDS 🔥 A Hands-On STEM Challenge Students LOVE 👉 “Wait… it moves by itself?!”
3rd - 7th
Engineering, Physics
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-PS2-1
, 3-PS2-2
+4
Properties and Purpose
Another engaging activity from WonderGround Science! Students will study the features -- or properties -- of certain everyday items. Then, they will try to build a functional pencil using the random mix of supplies provided.
1st - 7th
Basic Principles, Physics
NGSS
2-PS1-1
, 2-PS1-2
, 2-PS1-3
+1
Aerospace Engineering Design Process STEM Lab Build a Balsa Wood Glider 3-8th
Students will build and test their own DIY Balsa Wood Glider! Whether you’re teaching physical science, aeronautical studies, physics, engineering, or a STEM lab unit, this activity makes science hands-on, memorable, and adaptable for all learners! In this hands-on STEM lab, they’ll learn what aerospace engineers do, explore real-world history and fun facts, and apply their knowledge through the experiment. Perfect for grades 3–8, it’s easy to use with multiple kids of different ages—making
3rd - 8th
Engineering, Physical Science, Physics
Winter STEM Challenges • Low-Prep Engineering Project Inquiry-Based Activity
Looking for a hands-on winter STEM activity that is easy to prep, filled with student excitement, and uses simple, reusable materials? This Bundle is the perfect addition to your science block, engineering unit, makerspace, or holiday activities! 1. Elf Snowball Launcher 2. Toy Delivery Zip Line 3. Santa Crash Kit With just simple supplies every classroom has, students design, build, test, and improve their own device to solve a winter problem This activity encourages creativity, critical
3rd - 7th
Engineering, Physics
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+6
Building Blocks Speed Lab: Heavy vs. Light Cars
Grade Levels: Kindergarten - 8th Grade Duration: 60 minutes Building Blocks Speed Lab: Heavy vs. Light Cars (Lesson Plan + Student Worksheet) Engage your students in a fun, hands-on investigation of motion, weight, and engineering design with this interactive STEM lesson! In this project, students design, build, and test Building Blocks cars to explore how weight affects the distance a car travels down a ramp. Through repeated trials, measurement, sketching, and data collection, students practic
K - 8th
Basic Principles, Measurement, Physics
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
+5
PINBALL MACHINE - STEM Project - Science - Simple Machines, Forces, Energy
The Pinball Physics STEM Challenge: Launch Into Action!Turn your classroom into an engineering lab with this highly engaging, hands-on STEM Design Challenge! Perfect for Grades 2–6, students will design, build, and test their own functional pinball machines using simple, accessible materials (like cardboard, clothespins, recyclable materials). This complete resource is your all-in-one kit for teaching core science concepts through play and problem-solving. What’s Included in This Complete STEM
2nd - 6th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
Haunted House Simple Machine STEM Project | Scare Contraption | Halloween STEM
Halloween STEM Project! Savings Alert! This resource is also included in the following bundles:STEM Project BUNDLE | Traps | Holiday | Life Science | Water Filtration | SolarThis STEM project incorporates Halloween with engineering! Students will create a scaled model of a contraption that can be used in a haunted house to make a “ghost” pop up and scare a passerby. Students can only use items off of the approved materials list to create their scare contraption, and designs must include at lea
2nd - 9th
Engineering, Other (Science), Physics
Leprechaun Trap STEM Project | Simple Machines | How to Catch a Leprechaun
St. Patrick's Day STEM, Leprechaun STEM, Science Savings Alert! This resource is also included in the following bundle:STEM Project BUNDLE | Traps | Holiday | Life Science | Water Filtration | SolarThis STEM project incorporates St. Patrick's Day with engineering! Students will use simple machines to create a trap to catch a Leprechaun (Literacy Connection: How to Catch a Leprechaun by Adam Wallace). The Leprechaun should not be harmed from the trap, should be safely caught and must have a space
2nd - 12th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
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