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Bobsled Drag Design Challenge: Aerodynamics, Graphing & Percent Change (6-8)
👉 This activity is part of the Winter Olympics STEM Bundle. Grab the full unit and save $4.25Bobsled Drag Design Challenge (Grades 6–8) Your students are about to do real engineering, the kind that makes them forget to ask, “Is this graded?” In this Winter Olympics inspired STEM challenge, teams design a cardstock bobsled shell to reduce aerodynamic drag, then run a simple pull test to collect data, graph results, calculate percent change, and defend the best design using CER (Claim, Evide
6th - 8th
Engineering, Graphing, Other (Science)
CCSS, NGSS
6.SP.B.4
, 6.SP.B.5
, 6.RP.A.3
+7
Which Engineering Field Are You? A STEM Personality Quiz! On Google Sheets
Hook your students into talking about engineering careers, under the guise of a personality quiz! Students can answer the 20 fun multiple-choice personality quiz questions, choosing from the dropdown menus highlighted in yellow. Each answer choice corresponds to certain engineering fields that they can study in college and work in later. After answering all the questions, the highest-rated engineering field automatically is listed at the bottom of the quiz. Have students reflect on the resu
Not Specific
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, General Science
Colonizing Mars Project Rubric
Students research topics and problem solving for sending 4 astronauts to Mars. They need to plan for and sustain the 4 astronauts for one year without aid/communication to Earth. They will practice researching, budgeting, presenting, and designing a fully self-sufficient spacecraft on the surface of Mars. the team that creates the strongest argument for their budget needs wins! extra points for implementing eco-friendly considerations throughout their choices. The more connections they can make
8th - 11th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Environment
3D Winter Art: Q-Tip Snowflakes | STEAM Lesson on Radial Balance
This fun 1 day, low-prep ART lesson teaches radial balance and 6-sided symmetry through a hands-on building snowflake craft activity that includes visual guided Google Slides, along with a printable exit quiz. This Radial Balance Snowflake STEAM - ART lesson teaches students the principles of radial balance symmetry and 3D sculpture while integrating a fascinating science video about how crystals form in nature. Using only Q-tips, glue, and a dash of glitter, your students will create stunnin
2nd - 9th
Engineering, Environment, Visual Arts
STEM - Reverse Engineering CAD & 3D Printing Challenge - “Is It 3D Printed?”
Bring the excitement of the “Is It Cake?” competition into the classroom with this creative and engineering-rich challenge! In Is It 3D Printed?, students select a real object, reverse engineer its dimensions using digital calipers, recreate the object in CAD, then 3D print and finish it to look convincing when compared to the original. This project blends measurement, manufacturing, engineering design, and visual problem-solving into a competitive and highly engaging classroom experience. Stude
8th - 11th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Measurement
Floating Love Boats Valentine STEM Challenge, Foil Boat Buoyancy Lab (K–3)
Cupid’s candy delivery boats are sinking, and your students are the rescue team. In Floating Love Boats, kids design aluminum foil “love boats” and test how many candy hearts they can load before the boat finally goes down. It’s hands-on, hilarious (in the best way), and sneaks in real science like buoyancy, stability, and the engineering design process without anyone realizing they’re learning. Students build, test, record results, then redesign and try again. You get instant engagement, mean
K - 3rd
Engineering, General Science, Other (Math)
CCSS, NGSS
1.MD.C.4
, 2.MD.D.10
, K-2-ETS1-2
+4
Rocket WebQuest: Interactive Research Adventure into the Science of Rockets
Launch your students into the world of rockets, space exploration, and aerospace engineering with this Rocket WebQuest. This is a fun and engaging digital research activity that’s perfect for upper elementary, middle school, or early high school STEM classes. Students will explore trusted online resources to answer guided questions tied to real-world rocket science and space history. What’s Included: Ready-to-use Rocket WebQuest Worksheet (editable Google Doc) Guided research questions coverin
4th - 12th, Higher Education
Basic Principles, Engineering, Physics
Winter Olympics STEM: Curling Target Push (K–2) Force, Motion, Math Activity
👉 This activity is part of the Winter Olympics STEM Bundle. Grab the full unit and save $4.25Bring the Winter Olympics into your classroom with Curling Target Push: Slide to Score! This K–2 STEM activity turns desks into mini curling rinks as students slide a coin or bottle cap “stone” toward a target, then measure, score, and compare results. It’s hands-on, fast to prep, and packed with real learning, kids explore force and motion by testing gentle, medium, and strong pushes, then use math
K - 3rd
Engineering, Measurement, Other (Math)
CCSS, NGSS
1.MD.A.1
, 2.MD.A.1
, 1.OA.A.1
+3
Also included in: Winter Olympics STEM Unit Plan (5 Days, 5 Challenges, Save $4.25)
Parachute Inquiry Project
A self-directed science engineering project to investigate the physics of parachutes through research, design, and experimentation. Project-based / problem-based inquiryReal life connection to NASA's supersonic parachute testing programStep-by-step instructions and scaffolded supports guide learners from introduction to completionAdaptable to support both individual and small group inquiry either independently at home or in school
6th - 9th
Engineering, Physics
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-PS2-2
, MS-ETS1-3
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
Balloons Over Broadway STEM Activity Stop Motion Thanksgiving Parade Project
This Balloons Over Broadway stop motion animation lesson brings the excitement of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade to your classroom! The STEM activity allows students to design and animate their own parade floats using Google Slides stop motion animation. This Thanksgiving classroom lesson pairs perfectly with Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet and a makes a fun, no prep digital project to celebrate Thanksgiving! What's Included: 24 Teacher Slides This includes the book talk, hook, en
3rd - 7th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Library Skills
Sail Car STEM Challenge: Wind-Powered Vehicle Engineering Design Grades 3–5
Your students don’t need another “cute STEM activity.”They need a lesson where the room gets quiet for the right reason — because kids are locked in, testing ideas, arguing with evidence, and improving a design like real engineers. That’s what this Sail Car STEM Challenge does. You’re not just giving them craft supplies. You’re giving them a system: A clear problem to solveCriteria and constraints that make thinking necessaryA build-test-improve cycle that creates real engagementA standards-ali
3rd - 5th
Engineering, General Science, Physical Science
CCSS, NGSS
3.MD.B.3
, 3.MD.B.4
, 4.MD.A.1
+13
Shipwrecked! Survival Challenge - Human Environment Interactions Simulation
This FUN Shipwreck! Activity challenges students to think critically about how humans interact with their environments. To survive on a deserted tropical island, they must use problem-solving skills to adapt to and modify their surroundings. The activity is engaging for students, and the guided format is easy for you to use! What's Included:Guided Lesson SlidesShipwreck ActivityTeacher GuideBuild Your Understanding of Human Environment Interaction:Start with the foundation:Human Environment Inte
5th - 12th
Engineering, Geography, Social Studies
CCSS
WHST.6-8.1b
, WHST.6-8.2
, WHST.6-8.2a
+1
Simple Machines STEM Challenge Wheels Levers Pulleys Wedges Screws Activities
Use these simple machine STEM tasks that can be prepped in minutes. Your students will develop problem-solving skills while demonstrating their knowledge of pulleys, levers, wedges, screws, gears, rollers, inclined planes, wheels, and axles. This resource is part of our Simple Machines Unit, but we have better resources for Alberta teachers listed below.This hands-on resource includes:more than fifteen tasks that use simple machines. They challenge students to plan and work through the design p
4th - 6th
Basic Principles, Engineering, General Science
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
The Case of the Hidden Helpers | Simple Machines STEM Activity w/School Supplies
Discover the mechanical marvels hidden in plain sight with The Case of the Hidden Helpers, an interactive mystery-themed STEM investigation where students uncover simple machines embedded in everyday school supplies! Created by Black-Eyed Susan Science, this inquiry-based activity blends critical thinking, hands-on learning, and physical science into an unforgettable classroom experience. Perfect For: Grades 4–8 Physical Science, STEM, or Engineering Units Interactive Notebooks & Stations Back
5th - 9th
Engineering, General Science, Physical Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 4-PS3-4
, 4-PS3-1
+5
Also included in: Simple Machines Bundle
Simple Machines STEM Challenge Carnival Attraction Wheels Levers Inclined Planes
This STEM task helps your students develop problem-solving skills while demonstrating knowledge of simple machines. Students design a carnival attraction using different simple machines. It is the perfect design thinking or project-based learning activity to assess students' learning. You'll get hours of engaged learning for just a few minutes of prep. This resource is part of our Simple Machines Unit Bundle, but we have better resources for Alberta teachers listed below.This hands-on resource i
4th - 6th
Basic Principles, Engineering, General Science
Projet de concevoir un avion en papier | Sciences 6e année | French Immersion
Concevoir et tester un avion en papier | Projet culminant de vol Engagez vos élèves dans une tâche STEM pratique, collaborative et hautement engageante grâce à ce projet culminant complet sur le vol et l’aérodynamisme! ✈️🌪️ Dans cette activité d’ingénierie basée sur l’apprentissage par enquête, les élèves travaillent en équipe afin de : ✅ rechercher les principes du vol ✅ concevoir un prototype d’avion en papier ✅ construire et tester différents modèles ✅ analyser les forces agissant sur les ob
5th - 7th
Engineering, French, General Science
Also included in: Les sciences – 6e année | French Immersion | Curriculum de l'Ontario
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