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Candy Corn Parachute Drop — Holiday STEM Challenge (Grades 3–12, NGSS Aligned)
Description Boost engagement with a seasonal engineering challenge that’s easy to prep, budget-friendly, and truly data-driven. In the Candy Corn Parachute Drop, students design, build, and test a parachute that carries a candy-corn payload. They compete for the longest average fall time while meeting real-world constraints, then analyze results and iterate like engineers. What students do Plan a design under material and size limits, predict performance, and sketch. Build a canopy + lines +
4th - 12th
General Science, Physics
Roller Coaster STEM Project | Potential & Kinetic Energy Unit | Grades 4-8
A complete 15-day roller coaster STEM project unit for Grades 4–8. Students design, build, test, and showcase their own coaster while mastering potential and kinetic energy, force and motion, and the engineering design process. 203 pages, fully scripted and standards-aligned.The Physics of Thrill begins with a question: what happens when you hand a class fifteen days, a pile of foam track, and a fistful of marbles? Students who beg to rebuild a failed track — because they finally understand that
4th - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
CCSS, NGSS
6.SP.B.5
, 6.SP.B.5b
, 6.SP.B.5d
+11
STEM Engineering Challenge Bundle – 6 Hands-On Projects | Grades K–8
Ultimate STEM Challenge Bundle – 6 Hands-On Engineering Projects (Grades K–8)Bring high-engagement, real-world engineering into your classroom with this 6-Project STEM Challenge Bundle! This collection includes six classroom-tested, student-approved engineering design challenges that build creativity, problem-solving, collaboration, 21st-century skills, and a love for STEM. Perfect for STEM Labs, Science Classrooms, Makerspaces, PBL Units, After-School Programs, and Summer Camps! Individually,
K - 8th
Engineering, For All Subjects, Physics
CCSS, NGSS
5.NBT.B.7
, W.3.1
, W.5.1b
+10
Simple Machine Theme Park Project for Physical Science: STEAM 4th-12th
Looking for a simple machine project that actually excites your students while covering real content? This creative thinking, drawing, and writing assignment 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
4th - 12th
Creative Writing, Physical Science, Physics
NGSS
MS-PS2-2
, 5-PS2-1
, MS-ETS1-1
Project Based Learning-Design a Mini-Golf Hole Challenge
Bring math and science to life with Mini-Golf Mayhem — an engaging, hands-on Project-Based Learning (PBL) unit where students design a mini-golf hole through creativity and innovation! By aligning this resource to your own geometry and science standards, students will go through the process of designing and building their very own creative mini-golf hole. Students will: Explore angles, measurement, force, and motion Apply real-world problem-solving and collaboration Innovate with creativity w
3rd - 8th
Geometry, Measurement, Physics
Ultimate STEM Engineering Challenges Bundle | 12 Hands-On STEM Labs & Projects
Ultimate STEM Engineering Challenges Bundle | 12 Hands-On STEM Labs & Design Projects | NGSS AlignedGrades: 5–10 Subjects: STEM, Engineering, Physical Science, Life Science, Makerspace Resource Type: STEM Activity Bundle Formats: PDF + Editable Files (where noted) 🚀 A Complete Hands-On STEM Engineering Program This Ultimate STEM Engineering Challenges Bundle includes 12 classroom-tested STEM labs and engineering design challenges that get students building, testing, analyzing, and im
5th - 10th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Physics
Roller Coaster Engineering Project | Energy, Forces & Motion | NGSS | Grades 6–8
Does your class need a project that gets students genuinely excited about physics? This multi-week roller coaster engineering project challenges student teams to design and build a marble-run prototype for a fictional Six Flags client — applying real concepts of potential energy, kinetic energy, forces, motion, Newton's Laws, and speed calculations the whole way through. It's hands-on, standards-aligned, and built for the real classroom. WHAT'S INCLUDED (19 pages):KWL Warm-Up: Energy & Roller
5th - 8th
Engineering, Physical Science, Physics
NGSS
MS-PS3-2
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-PS3-5
+1
Earthquake Shake Tower Challenge – Structural Engineering STEM Project
In the Earthquake Shake Test Tower STEM Challenge, students become civil and structural engineers as they design and build a tower that can withstand simulated earthquake forces without collapsing. Using simple classroom materials, students explore vibrations, structural stability, balance, and energy transfer while engaging in authentic problem-solving through the Engineering Design Process. This exciting, low-prep STEM challenge is ideal for STEM labs, science classrooms, engineering unit
K - 8th
Engineering, For All Subjects, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Wave Principles and Music Project with Warm-Ups Bundle
Want a cross-curricular project that combines music, art, and science? With this project based learning activity, students deepen their understanding of wave principles while having a choice in the type of project they would like to produce. Students focus on wave principles such as frequency, amplitude, waveforms, harmonics, crests, troughs, etc. while also exploring musical concepts such as timbre, echo, reverb, rhythm, tempo, and pitch. Students will be able to:Create an original piece of mus
4th - 8th
General Science, Other (Arts), Physics
PBL: Sound Wave Principles and Music Project (Google Doc)
Want a cross-curricular project that combines music, art, and science? With this project based learning activity, students deepen their understanding of wave principles while having a choice in the type of project they would like to produce. Students focus on wave principles such as frequency, amplitude, waveforms, harmonics, crests, troughs, etc. while also exploring musical concepts such as timbre, echo, reverb, rhythm, tempo, and pitch. Students will be able to:Create an original piece of mus
4th - 8th
General Science, Other (Arts), Physics
CCSS, NGSS
CCRA.L.1
, CCRA.L.6
, MS-PS4-2
+1
Also included in: Wave Principles and Music Project with Warm-Ups Bundle
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
Paper Bridge STEM Challenge | Engineering Design Project | Grades 4-8
Engineering Design Project | Middle School Science Lab | NJSLS Aligned Looking for a fun, low-prep STEM activity that gets your students thinking like real engineers? In this engaging Paper Bridge Engineering Challenge, students will use only 3 sheets of paper and tape to design, build, test, and improve a bridge capable of holding weight! This hands-on STEM lab walks students through the Engineering Design Process as they: ✔ Define the problem ✔ Plan and sketch a design ✔ Build and test a
4th - 8th
Engineering, Physics
Toys/Game Around the World: Math/Social Studies Project Based Learning
This is a high-quality, interdisciplinary unit that hits the "STEM + Social Studies" sweet spot—a very popular niche on Teachers Pay Teachers (TpT). Here is a ready-to-use product title, description, and "What's Included" list designed to convert browsers into buyers. Product Title: STEM Around the World: 5-Day Toy Engineering & Physics Lab Subtitle: History, Physics, and Invention Challenges for Upper Elementary & Middle School Product Description:Take your students on a global journey where hi
1st - 5th
Engineering, Geometry, Physics
No Prep Sub Plans: Magnetism | STEM Research Project Grades 4–8
No Prep Sub Plans: Magnetism | STEM Research Project & Magnet Experiment | Grades 4–8 Explore the invisible force of magnetism with this engaging STEM research and group project! Students investigate magnetic fields, magnetic materials, poles, and Earth’s magnetism while designing and running their own simple magnet experiment. This ready-to-use activity combines science inquiry, collaboration, critical thinking, and hands-on learning in a format perfect for Grades 4–8. What’s Included Teach
4th - 8th
Physical Science, Physics
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
STEM Activities & Challenges: 2nd & 3rd Grade Simple Machines Leprechaun Trap
St. Patrick's Day Leprechaun Trap STEM Project-Based Learning is here! This STEM activity and challenge for 2nd-3rd graders uses the concepts of simple machines (pulleys, levers, inclined planes/ramps) and the engineering design process to engage students in the challenge of building a leprechaun trap that can trap and contain a marble or ping pong ball (representing a leprechaun). Step-by-step directions and materials list are both provided for the teacher to allow for maximum student success.
2nd - 3rd
Engineering, Physics, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+5
PBL - Engineering in Orbit - Complete PBL Unit - Biblical Integration
Engage your students in an authentic, high-impact Project-Based Learning (PBL) experience where they become microgravity researchers and space engineers, designing solutions for life aboard the International Space Station. In this unit, students explore gravity, forces, motion, and Earth–space systems while applying scientific concepts to real-world engineering challenges. Through both individual and team projects, students design meaningful solutions that improve astronaut safety, efficiency,
5th - 8th
Engineering, Physical Science, Physics
NGSS
MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS2-2
, MS-ESS1-2
+4
Paper Nest STEM Challenge – Structure & Stability Engineering | Grades K–8
Paper Nest Protector STEM Challenge – Hands-On Engineering & Egg Protection ProjectProtect the “nest” at all costs! In the Paper Nest Protector STEM Challenge, students become engineers tasked with designing a protective structure that keeps a fragile egg safe from impact using only simple classroom materials. This high-engagement, low-prep project introduces students to real-world engineering, force and motion, and structural design through the Engineering Design Process. Perfect for STEM la
K - 8th
Engineering, For All Subjects, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-2
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+1
Build a Wind-Proof Tower STEM Challenge | Engineering Design Process
Are your students ready to become engineers? In this engaging and hands-on STEM challenge, students will work collaboratively to design, build, test, and improve a wind-resistant tower using simple classroom materials! This project introduces students to the Engineering Design Process in a fun and developmentally appropriate way for Lower Elementary learners. Students are presented with a real-world problem — a windstorm is coming! Their task is to design and construct the tallest tower possi
2nd - 6th
Engineering, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
STEM Engineering Mini Challenge Bundle – 14 Quick Activities | Grades K–8
Transform your classroom into a hands-on engineering lab with this STEM & STEAM Engineering Challenge Mega Bundle featuring 14 highly engaging, classroom-tested design challenges! This bundle is packed with low-prep, high-impact projects that build critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and real-world problem-solving skills using the Engineering Design Process. Perfect for STEM Labs, Science Classrooms, Makerspaces, PBL Units, After-School Programs, Sub Plans, and Summer STEM Camps,
K - 8th
Engineering, For All Subjects, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-2
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+1
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
Boat Float STEM Challenge – Forces, Motion & Transport Engineering | Grades K–8
In the Boat-to-Shore Transport STEM Challenge, students become marine and mechanical engineers as they design a system that safely moves cargo or passengers from a floating boat to the shoreline without tipping, spilling, or sinking. This real-world engineering scenario blends buoyancy, stability, force and motion, and systems design as students solve a transportation challenge using only simple classroom materials. This engaging, low-prep STEM project is perfect for STEM labs, science class
K - 8th
Engineering, For All Subjects, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
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
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
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