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Rube Goldberg Project Based Learning Engineering Design & Critical Thinking
Bring creativity, logic, and engineering together with this Rube Goldberg Project-Based Learning Challenge for grades 4–6! Students will dive into the fascinating world of Rube Goldberg, an inventor and cartoonist famous for his comically complicated machines that perform simple tasks. This engaging 2+ hour activity encourages students to think outside the box, analyze inventions, and design their own Rube Goldberg machine inside a head. Perfect for independent work, whole-class learning, ce
4th - 6th
Close Reading, Engineering, Science
CCSS, NGSS
RI.4.3
, RI.5.3
, RI.6.3
+9
Design a Cell Phone Project | STEM, Entrepreneurship, PBL for GATE & Teamwork
Challenge your students to think like designers, innovators, and entrepreneurs with this STEM cell phone design project that blends real world problem solving with creativity and team collaboration. In this project based learning activity, students research, design, and model their own innovative phone, complete with branding, marketing, and a pitch presentation! Whether you're teaching STEAM, GATE, enrichment, or careers, this activity builds valuable life skills like creative problem solving,
5th - 10th, Higher Education
Engineering, For All Subjects
Minecraft STEM Challenges Critical Thinking Activities Think Outside the Box
Supercharge teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving with this Minecraft-themed STEM Competition perfect for grades 4–8! This high-interest resource blends STEM, critical thinking, collaboration, and creative fluency into a friendly classroom challenge your students will love. Designed for easy prep and maximum engagement, these activities deliver over 2 hours of hands-on, Minecraft-inspired tasks that get every learner involved. Students will build a model Minecraft Chest, analyze how
4th - 6th
Close Reading, Engineering, Informational Text
CCSS
L.4.5
, L.5.5
, L.6.5
+1
Earth Day Game Earth Day Project Spring Planet Earth STEM Task Cards Teamwork
Looking for Earth Day STEM activities that get your students building, problem-solving, competing, and thinking creatively? This Earth-Friendly Outta the Box Classroom Competition is a hands-on, high-engagement STEM experience perfect for Fun Fridays, science blocks, or an Earth Day celebration. Students learn about landfills, water towers, recycling, and creative conservation through a mix of engineering challenges, figurative language tasks, and team-based problem solving. Designe
4th - 6th
Engineering, General Science
CCSS, NGSS
SL.4.5
, SL.5.5
, SL.6.5
+1
Also included in: STEM Activities and Challenges Bundle | Earth Day and Outer Space
Pioneer STEM Activities Project Based Learning Building Simple Machines Pulley
This is a set of 5 STEM challenges centered around the story of a pioneer family. After watching an introductory “movie trailer” and hearing about the family's travels during the westward expansion, students will read about different parts of the journey. Each one will challenge them to design something to help the family build their new life. Includes 5 different STEM projects: Thirsty Travelers: Design A Water FilterHome Sweet Home: Construct A CabinWhose Territory?: Build A TowerBath Time: S
4th - 7th
Engineering, Physical Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-PS3-4
, 4-PS3-4
+5
Space STEM Activities Science Challenge Straw Balloon Rocket Parachute Bridge
This is a set of 5 space themed STEM challenges centered around the story of a group of scientists who must travel to Jupiter to save mankind. After watching the introductory “movie trailer” and hearing the opening storyline, students will read 5 of the team's travel log entries. Each one will challenge them to design something to help them survive and save the humans back on Earth. STEM Challenges in this set3-2-1 Blastoff: Design a RocketTouchdown: Build an Orbiter Landing DeviceDon’t Look Do
4th - 7th
Engineering, Physical Science
Also included in: Force & Motion STEM Activity BUNDLE 15 Projects + STEM Rubric Space Rome
STEM Activities Challenge Projects Team Building Engineering Design Process
If your students enjoy doing STEM or STEAM activities, they will LOVE this set of 5 fully-planned out challenges! All five themed STEM challenges center around the story of a shipwrecked traveler stranded on a deserted island. After watching an introductory “movie trailer” and hearing the story of the shipwreck, students will read five of the traveler's diary entries. Each entry will challenge them to design and build something to help him survive and get back to civilization! These STEM chall
4th - 7th
Engineering, Physical Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Ancient Rome Activities STEM Projects Windmill Solar Oven Engineering Design
This is a set of 5 different activities centered around the story of a slave living in ancient Rome. After hearing the opening storyline, students will read 5 of the slave's diary entries. Each one will challenge them to design something that will help him earn his freedom and become a Roman citizen. STEM Challenges in this pack:Road Trip: Design a TrunkFood for Thought: Create a Fishing NetCatch a Breeze: Windmill ChallengeNow We're Cooking: Construct a Solar OvenWater, Water Everywhere: Build
4th - 7th
Engineering, Physical Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 4-PS3-4
, 3-5-ETS1-3
+8
Also included in: Force & Motion STEM Activity BUNDLE 15 Projects + STEM Rubric Space Rome
Winter STEM Activities Challenge Science Projects Parachute Tower Catapult Igloo
This set of winter STEM challenges are centered around the story of a group of stranded arctic explorers who need your students' help to survive! Begin by showing students the "movie trailer" ( preview video) to build interest. After hearing the story of the failed expedition, students will read 5 diary entries. Each one presents a problem to solve and will challenge them to design something to help the group make it back to base camp. Includes 5 separate winter STEM challenges: Arctic Architect
4th - 7th
Engineering, Physical Science
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