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Rube Goldberg Machine STEM Project | Engineering Design Process Challenge
Rube Goldberg Engineering Project | Full STEM Design ChallengeBring hands-on engineering, creativity, and problem solving into your classroom with this complete Rube Goldberg Engineering Project! In this engaging multi-week STEM challenge, students design, prototype, build, test, and refine a multi-step Rube Goldberg machine that completes a simple task through a complex chain reaction. Students apply the engineering design process, collaborate with teammates, document their work, and present th
7th - 12th
Engineering, Physics, Robotics
Engineering Design Process Worksheets Posters STEM Booklet Phenomenon Bundle
Inspire future engineers with engineering design process worksheets, posters, and foldable booklets. Each component is carefully crafted to build problem-solving skills and encourage innovative thinking. Bundles are the most economical way to get all the resources. Check out the previews to see how these engineering design process tools can make a difference in your classroom and help your students succeed. Here's what you get:✓ The Engineering Design Process Posters✓ Foldable Booklets✓ Kid-Fr
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Physics, Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Super Engineers Solve Big Problems!
A set of different scenarios that keeps your little ones engaged in hands-on activities. It has different scenarios related to designing houses or structures that can withstand environmental factors, such as hurricanes, tornadoes,earthquakes, storms... Each scenario has a suggested solution and tips for building its related model. It supports your engineering unit bringing it to real life. Suggestion: Each group or pair of students may receive one scenario that can be easily printed. They can s
1st - 5th
Engineering, Environment
Fossil Huntress: Mary Leakey Paleontologist Engineering Design Process Activity
Bring science, literacy, and engineering together with this engaging hands-on STEM activity inspired by the book Fossil Huntress: Mary Leakey written by Andi Diehn. A free book that can be found on Epic Books! Students will learn about pioneering paleontologist Mary Leakey and her incredible fossil discoveries while designing and testing their own excavation tools. In this cross-curricular lesson, students use the Engineering Design Process to create a tool that can safely uncover hidden fossils
PreK - 5th
Archaeology, Engineering, Informational Text
Build Your Big Idea | STEM Challenge | Engineering Design Process
Looking for a fun, low-prep STEM challenge your students will love? This printable hands-on engineering activity is the final activity in a 30-challenge STEM series designed to help students explore science, engineering, problem-solving, and critical thinking through meaningful design tasks. In this challenge, students plan, build, test, and improve their ideas using simple materials and the engineering design process. This STEM activity encourages creativity, perseverance, collaboration, and re
Not Specific
Engineering, Not Subject Specific, Other (Science)
CCSS, NGSS
W.5.1b
, W.3.1b
, W.4.1b
+11
Also included in: STEM Challenge Bundle | 30 Hands-On Engineering Design Activities
Design Thinking Process Infographic – Student-Friendly PDF Poster
✨ Student-Friendly Design Thinking Infographic! ✨ A beautifully designed PDF poster that breaks down the design thinking process into simple steps with visuals. Perfect for IB, STEAM, and Makerspace classrooms—great for walls, notebooks, or project-based learning! ✨ Design Thinking Process Infographic – Student-Friendly PDF Poster ✨ Bring creativity and problem-solving to life in your classroom with this aesthetically designed Design Thinking infographic! This digital download (PDF) is perf
4th - 12th
Engineering, General Science, Other (Science)
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+4
Engineering Design Process Worksheets | Engineering Design Process 5th grade
STEM & Design Thinking Worksheet Bundle – Grades 3–5Bring creativity, critical thinking, and real-world problem solving to your classroom with this STEM & Design Thinking Worksheet Bundle, designed for grades 3–5! This printable resource pack includes 9 thoughtfully scaffolded worksheets to guide students through every step of the Engineering Design Process and Design Thinking Cycle—from brainstorming to reflection and everything in between. Whether you're running STEM challenges, PBL units,
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
50 Engineering Task Cards | IB MYP Design | Engineering Design Process NGSS
50 Thought-Provoking Design Reflection Questions for STEM & Design Classes Unlock creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking in your students with this set of 50 printable question cards designed to guide young designers through the design thinking process. Perfect for STEM, Design, and Maker classes, this deck encourages students to deeply reflect on their ideas, iterate on their designs, and consider real-world impacts. Features: 50 unique design prompts across categories like
5th - 12th
Engineering, Graphic Arts, Visual Arts
NGSS
HS-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
Also included in: Middle School Engineering Task Card Bundle – 120 Real-World Prompts
Painted Egg Creative Problem Solving Challenge
The Painted Egg Challeng e is a creative, hands-on project designed to help students practice flexible and detailed thinking while following the engineering design process. Students begin by painting an egg in their favorite color—without knowing the challenge in advance. Once revealed, their task is to transform the egg into a realistic object using imagination, flexibility, and elaboration. Through the Launch Cycle (identify, explore, plan, create, and improve), students brainstorm ideas, rese
2nd - 4th
For All Subjects
Boat Building Project: Engineering Design Process | STEM Hands-On Challenge
Grades 6–10 | NGSS-Aligned | Science • Engineering • Project-Based LearningThis engaging, standards-aligned Engineering Design Process Boat Building Project invites students to apply real-world design thinking to a hands-on challenge: build a small boat that can hold as many marbles as possible without sinking. Structured around the seven steps of the Engineering Design Process (EDP)—Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, Test, Improve, and Reflect—this project is ideal for secondary science, STEM, or en
6th - 10th
Engineering, General Science
Also included in: Engineering Design Process BUNDLE: Slides, Research, Hands-On Project
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
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
Marshmallow Tower Challenge – Student Workbook (Engineering Design Process Compa
A fully guided workbook for students to document their engineering journey and create a persuasive commercial to solve Marshmallow City’s tourism crisis.This editable student workbook is the perfect companion to the Marshmallow Tower Challenge – STEM Engineering Project. It provides a structured space for students to record their team roles, document each step of the Engineering Design Process, and reflect on their successes and challenges. Perfect for middle and high school science or STEM cla
6th - 10th
Engineering, General Science
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Pathfinder: An Intro to Problem Solving ["An Inventor's Ideas"]
Many gifted kids are filled to the brim with ideas, but they have no idea what to do with them. Help them work through the invention process with this interactive activity. Everything you need is packaged in one Slides presentation, including a teacher guide, activities, hyperlinks, etc. This Pathfinder pairs with “What Do You Do with an Idea?” by Kobi Yamada. It's designed for gifted upper elementary students but can be used with all ages and abilities.
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Other (Arts)
Also included in: BUNDLE: Gifted Education Pathfinders [SEL]
Engineering Design Process Planner Journal
The Engineering Design Process Planner can be a powerful tool for STEAM educators, as it provides structure and guidance for students as they progress through inquiry, problem-solving, and creative design. It helps students: Organize their ThinkingFollow the Engineering Design ProcessEncourages CollaborationPromote Reflection and Documentation
4th - 8th
Engineering
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+4
The Floating Field an Engineering Design Process STEM lesson
⚽🌊 Inspire Creativity, Problem-Solving, and STEM Learning with The Floating Field! 🌊⚽Bring engineering, literacy, science, and social studies together with this engaging cross-curricular lesson based on The Floating Field: How a Group of Thai Boys Built Their Own Soccer Field by Scott Riley.In this hands-on STEM challenge, students discover how a group of boys from the floating village of Koh Panyee, Thailand, used creativity, teamwork, and perseverance to solve a problem that seemed impossibl
K - 5th
For All Subjects, Measurement, Physical Science
Introduction to Design Thinking
Kickstart creative problem-solving in your classroom with this engaging introduction to Design Thinking!This ready-to-go resource includes: Short video links and clear directions A link to an outside resource from Stanford’s d.school A zero-prep, hands-on 30-minute design challenge that gets students thinking and creating right away A printable student handout to guide the process Perfect for Design, Business, or any class looking to introduce a new way of thinking! Designed to be fun, p
Not Specific
Business, Classroom Community, Computer Science - Technology
Mars Colony STEM Challenge – Delivery System Engineering Design | Grades K–8
Bring real-world problem solving into your classroom with this high-engagement transport engineering challenge! In this project, students act as engineers tasked with designing and building a delivery system to safely transport a small object across a “danger zone.” This challenge is perfect for units on forces & motion, simple machines, and magnetism and works beautifully as an end-of-unit STEAM project. Designed with flexibility in mind, this resource is now fully supported for grades 3–8
Not Specific
Engineering, For All Subjects, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
(83) Popsicle Stick Bridge
STEM design challenge that builds problem-solving, collaboration, and engineering thinking! In this activity, students will work individually or in teams to design and construct a functional bridge using limited materials: popsicle sticks, coffee stir sticks, toilet paper cores, and hot glue. The bridge must span a specific distance and support weight during testing. Students will follow the engineering design process, which includes planning, designing, building, testing, and improving their st
5th - 12th
Engineering, Not Subject Specific
Tinker Time STEM Project | Hands-On Build & Design Challenge Unit
✨ Bring hands-on creativity and problem-solving into your classroom with this structured Tinker Time STEM Project Unit! This resource provides a clear, step-by-step system that guides students through designing, building, and presenting their own creative solutions using everyday materials. Perfect for building student engagement, independence, and critical thinking, this unit can be used as a full lesson cycle or a flexible activity throughout the week. 🚀 What is Tinker Time? Tinker Time is
3rd - 6th
For All Subjects, Other (ELA), Other (Science)
CCSS
W.3.2
, W.3.7
, W.3.8
+25
AP Biology Calvin Cycle Worksheet
Master Carbon Fixation & Photosynthesis Processes Help your students truly understand one of the most challenging parts of photosynthesis with this AP Biology Calvin Cycle Worksheet designed for deep conceptual understanding and AP-level reasoning. This resource walks students step-by-step through the Calvin Cycle while reinforcing how energy from light-dependent reactions is used to build glucose and support life on Earth. 🧪 What’s Included: Introduction to the Calvin Cycle: Location (
9th - 12th
Biology
CCSS
RST.11-12.1
, RST.11-12.2
, RST.11-12.3
+7
Also included in: AP Biology Worksheet Bundle (13 Resources)
Calvin Cycle Relay: AP Biology Guided Lesson on Photosynthesis & Carbon Fixation
Turn one of the most complex processes in AP Biology into an interactive, student-driven experience with Calvin Cycle Relay, a guided lesson that gets students moving, collaborating, and truly understanding carbon fixation. In this hands-on activity, students physically model the Calvin Cycle by acting as molecules (CO₂, RuBP, 3-PGA, G3P) and energy carriers ( ATP, NADPH), working through each phase of the cycle in a relay-style simulation . This approach transforms an abstract biochemical pa
9th - 12th
Biology
CCSS
RST.11-12.1
, RST.11-12.2
, RST.11-12.3
+7
Classroom Redesign Challenge | End of Year Design Thinking Project | Grades 4–6
Bring energy, creativity, and real-world problem solving to your classroom with this fun and meaningful end-of-year project!In the Classroom Redesign Challenge, students take on the role of designers tasked with creating a better classroom for next year's students. Using the design thinking process: Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, PLUS Present students work collaboratively to observe needs, brainstorm solutions, and design a new classroom layout that improves learning, comfort, and organi
4th - 6th
Classroom Community, Engineering, For All Subjects
A Bad Case of Stripes Lesson | Depth & Complexity, SEL, and STEM Activities
How can students explore emotions, individuality, and problem-solving through STEM and art?In this engaging A Bad Case of Stripes lesson, students dive deep into Camilla’s story using Depth & Complexity thinking, SEL reflection, and the Engineering Design Process. They’ll analyze emotions, patterns, and identity while designing creative projects that bring the story to life. ✨ What’s Included: Teacher slideshow with SEL discussion and Depth & Complexity questions STEM Challenge: Design Camil
2nd - 5th
Other (Arts), Reading, Social Emotional Learning
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