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Maglev Technology Quiz
Magnetic LevitationQuiz (Beginner Level)Great beginner quiz when introducing Maglev Technology This is a 10 question quiz covering the very basics of magnetic levitation. This is a perfect quiz to add to our Maglev Technology Project or Maglev Technology Packet. PDF includes: (1) 2-sided Quiz (1) Answer Ke All Answer Keys Included. (Most of these worksheets are student specific so answers (sketches) will vary) Tested for 8th graders after reading and reviewing the Maglev Technology Packet. Magle
5th - 9th
Engineering
Also included in: Maglev Unit Enhancement Bundle
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
Balloon Rocket STEM Project | Newton’s 3rd Law Science Experiment Grades: 3-6
Balloon Rocket STEM Project | Newton’s 3rd Law Hands-On Science Engage your 3rd–6th grade students in an exciting, hands-on STEM activity that explores Newton’s Third Law of Motion! This comprehensive Balloon Rocket STEM Project is designed to teach fundamental physics concepts through inquiry, experimentation, and critical thinking. Perfect for classroom science units, STEM clubs, or homeschooling, this project combines fun with rigorous learning. What’s Included:- 800-Word Non-Fiction Pass
3rd - 6th
Applied Math, Engineering, Measurement
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
Flywheel Spinner- Rotational Inertia & Stored Energy (Grades 4–9) 2-Page STEM
Title Flywheel Spinner 🔁 Rotational Inertia & Stored Energy (Grades 4–9) — 2-Page STEM Challenge + Data Table & 20-pt Rubric Short blurb Students design a string-pull flywheel and test how mass placement and hub size affect spin time. Quick build, clear metrics, and a student-friendly 20-pt rubric—print & go. Full description In this hands-on challenge, learners build a cardboard (or lid) flywheel with a string-pull axle, then investigate how rotational inertia changes with mass pl
4th - 12th
Engineering, Physical Science
NGSS
MS-PS3-5
, 3-5-ETS1-2
, HS-PS3-3
Echo in the Arctic | STEM Challenge & Animal Adaptations Project for Grades 3–5
Meet Echo — your students' new favorite robot!In this engaging STEM and science challenge, students help Echo survive in the Arctic by studying animal adaptations and engineering a creative solution using real science knowledge and their imaginations. Students will explore the Arctic biome, observe 3 native animals, and complete a hands-on design challenge to help Echo move, survive, and thrive using physical and behavioral adaptations. Perfect for project-based learning, enrichment, or end-of-u
3rd - 6th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, General Science
NGSS
4-LS1-1
, 3-LS4-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+1
Also included in: STEM Biome Adaptation Challenges BUNDLE | Echo the Robot | Grades 3-5
Lift the Book STEM Lesson - 4th and 5th Grade STEM Activity/Challenge
Lift the Book STEM Challenge | 4th and 5th Grade Beginning of Year STEM Activity with Biblical IntegrationStart your school year with an engaging, easy-to-prep STEM challenge that introduces teamwork, design thinking, and a biblical worldview—all in one activity! In this Lift the Book STEM Challenge, students will use only paper to lift a book up at least 8 inches This challenge promotes critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity, while also tying in a meaningful biblical character l
4th - 5th
Engineering, General Science, Geometry
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Paper Helicopters: Rotor Length vs Fall Time — Data Tables + Scatter Plot | 3–12
🚁 Forces & Motion meets Data Literacy. Learners design three rotor lengths (L1–L3), collect 3 trials each from a fixed drop height, compute averages, and graph Rotor Length vs Time on a scatter plot. Middle/high school extensions add best-fit analysis and force/drag reasoning. What’s Included Student Pack p.1: Background, IV/DV/controls, criteria, sketch box with dimension callouts Student Pack p.2: Three data tables (L1–L3), large scatter-plot grid, best-fit guidance, CER prompts Teache
5th - 12th
Engineering, Physical Science, Physics
Haunted House STEM Project - Bootiful Builds
Use cardboard, other small recycled materials, and basic crafting supplies to bring a mini haunted house to life with this Halloween STEM Project Idea. Incorporate this into the reading and math classroom using measurement and flooring planning with story telling! Finish up the project with presentations and an awards ceremony!
4th - 8th
Engineering, Measurement, Visual Arts
No Prep Sub Plans: Extreme Jobs: Arctic Researcher | STEM Build Challenge |
No Prep Sub Plans: Extreme Jobs: Arctic Researcher | STEM Build Challenge | Insulation & Heat Transfer Engineering Activity | Grades 5–8 Take your students into one of the harshest environments on Earth with this exciting Extreme Jobs STEM challenge! In this engaging hands-on activity, students explore the world of Arctic researchers while investigating insulation, heat transfer, engineering design, and survival in extreme cold environments. Students will learn how scientists survive and work
5th - 8th
Engineering, General Science
Egg Drop STEM Workbook – Student Engineering Journal | Grades 3–5 PDF
This Student Engineering Workbook is designed to support students as they plan, test, and improve their designs during the Egg Drop Engineering Challenge. Created specifically for Grades 3–5, this workbook provides structured space for students to sketch ideas, record test results, and reflect on design improvements — without overloading them with writing or technical language. This is a student-facing resource intended to pair with a hands-on Egg Drop project. What’s Included• 4-page Stude
3rd - 5th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: Egg Drop STEM Workbook Bundle – Engineering Journal | Grades 3–8 PDF
Buoyancy Density Science Lab Boat STEM Activity Challenge Archimedes Principle
💧If you are studying buoyancy, density, or Great Explorers, this is the perfect complementary STEM and science activity for you. Students will first conduct a science experiment with aluminum foil and water, and then challenge themselves to design and create a boat. ✨ About This Challenge ✨ This STEM activity provides a great introduction to the Engineering Design Process. While learning about density, buoyancy, and the Archimedes' principle, your students will construct their own cargo s
3rd - 7th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+3
Cardboard Arcade STEM Project Cardboard Engineering Caine's 4th-8th grade Gifted
STEM Cardboard Arcade Project | PBL | Simple Machines | Caine’s Arcade Inspired Looking for a high-engagement STEM project that blends engineering, creativity, collaboration, and real-world problem solving? Inspired by Caine’s Arcade, this Cardboard Arcade Project-Based Learning (PBL) unit challenges students to design and build their own cardboard arcade or carnival game using at least one simple machine! Perfect for STEM classrooms, gifted and talented programs, summer school, or any
3rd - 6th
Engineering
Air Car STEM Challenge: Propeller Car Engineering Design Project (NGSS)
🚗 Air Car STEM Challenge: Build a Propeller-Powered Vehicle! Engineering Design Project | NGSS-Aligned | Grades 5–10 Turn your classroom into an engineering lab with this fast-paced, high-engagement STEM challenge where students design, build, and improve a battery-powered air car. The Goal: Create a propeller-driven vehicle that moves efficiently using thrust from a spinning fan. Students don’t just build—they test, analyze, and iterate, just like real engineers. ⚡ Why This Activity Work
5th - 10th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Physics
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
Build a Snow Delivery Machine STEM Challenge | Winter Engineering Activity
Struggling to find engaging, hands-on STEM activities that capture your students' imaginations during the winter months? Discover the Build a Snow Delivery Machine STEM Challenge | Winter Engineering Activity, your ultimate solution for bringing exciting, winter-themed engineering to life! This low-prep resource is designed to foster creativity and critical thinking, making your planning a breeze and boosting student engagement like never before. ✨ What's Included: Comprehensive Teacher Lesson
2nd - 5th
Classroom Community, Engineering, Writing
STEM Engineering Design Process Printable
Add structure to any STEM, STEAM or creative project with these printable worksheets that lay out all of the steps to the Engineering Design Process. Each step contains guiding questions to assist with completion. Memorializing these steps ensure that students are engaging with the tested STEM practices that all engineers use and it keeps students on task and motivated.
2nd - 12th
Engineering, For All Subjects
CCSS
W.5.1b
, W.5.1c
, W.5.2
+2
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
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