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No Prep Plans: Circuit Symbols-(Electrical Symbols Reference Poster)
No Prep Plans: Circuit SymbolsResearch + Project (Electrical Symbols Reference Poster)Aligns with Cambridge Lower Secondary ScienceYear 7 Earth & Space/Physics Help students master the universal language of electricity with this engaging research and poster project aligned to Cambridge Lower Secondary Science Stage 7. In this hands-on investigation, students explore standard circuit symbols used by scientists, engineers, and electricians around the world before creating their own Electrical Symb
6th - 8th
General Science, Physics
Also included in: No Prep Plans: Year 7 Earth & Space Science Bundle
Current Electricity Bundle: Schematic Symbols Inquiry Labs Logic Puzzles
Ultimate Current Electricity bundle for grades 8-12. Includes schematic circuit symbol puzzles & word wall posters, hands-on inquiry labs for series & parallel circuits, current flow logic puzzles, Ohm’s law math problems, and cumulative circuit challenge.This ultimate active-learning bundle for current electricity includes schematic circuit symbol puzzles and word wall posters, hands-on circuit labs for series and parallel circuits, current flow logic puzzles, Ohm’s law plus other basic electri
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Engineering, Physical Science, Physics
CCSS, NGSS
HSA-CED.A.4
, RST.6-8.3
, RST.6-8.4
+15
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
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
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
The Hydraulic Lift Challenge: A Real-World STEM Project (Geometry & Physics)
The Hydraulic Lift Challenge: A Real-World STEM & Engineering ProjectTransform your classroom into an engineering lab! This Project-Based Learning (PBL) resource guides students through the design, assembly, and mathematical analysis of a working hydraulic scissor lift. Perfect for High School students, this project turns abstract concepts like Pascal’s Law and Rhombus Properties into a hands-on, "aha!" moment they won’t forget. 🏗️ THE MISSIONStudents take on the role of Lead Engineers at
9th - 12th
Engineering, Geometry, Physics
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
Physics End of the year project GEAR SYSTEM
Includes Sample “Perfect Student” Answer Key Bring engineering, physics, and real-world problem solving into your classroom with this hands-on Gear Train Design Project! Students design, build, and analyze a working 3-gear system while applying key AP Physics concepts. What Students Will DoStudents will: Design and build a 3-gear system Calculate and explain gear ratios Analyze torque, angular velocity, and mechanical advantage Perform real measurements and data collection Complete a ful
11th - 12th, Higher Education
Engineering, Physics, Robotics
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
Electromagnetic Waves in the Real World – Middle School Science Project
Electromagnetic Waves in the Real World – Middle School Science ProjectBring the electromagnetic spectrum to life with this highly engaging, student-centered project! Designed specifically for middle school science (aligned to TEKS 8.7C), this resource guides students through exploring real-world applications of EM waves—radiation therapy, wireless technologies, fiber optics, microwaves, ultraviolet sterilization, astronomical observations, and X-rays. Perfect for classrooms looking to blend cre
6th - 12th
Astronomy, General Science, Physics
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
STEM Project: Motion & Energy | Rollercoaster Design Challenge PBL | MS NGSS
Explore motion, energy, roller coasters, potential energy, and kinetic energy with this STEM project for Grades 6–9. This design challenge investigates how energy is transferred and transformed in motion and how roller coasters use physics principles through a hands-on, NGSS-aligned PBL activity.Students will design and test roller coaster models, analyze how height and speed affect energy, interpret formulas such as Speed = Distance ÷ Time and p = m × v, and use test data to understand how ener
6th - 9th
General Science, Physical Science, Physics
CCSS, NGSS
RST.6-8.1
, RST.6-8.2
, RST.6-8.3
+7
Physics Project -Use A.I. to Create 3 Electricity/Magnetism Labs | Hands-On STEM
Physics students will use Artificial Intelligence to develop an Electromagnet Lab to investigate how current and the number of wire coils affect the strength of a magnetic field, then a Motor Lab to explore the Lorentz Force—how a magnetic field exerts force on a current-carrying wire to create motion, and last a Solenoid Lab to understand Faraday’s Law by observing how moving a magnet through a coil of wire "induces" a voltage, and can actually DO the labs they develop! They will answe
8th - 12th, Higher Education
General Science, Physical Science, Physics
NGSS
HS-PS2-5
, MS-PS2-3
, MS-PS2-2
+1
High School Earthquake Engineering Project – STEM Challenge (Grades 9–12)
Looking for a powerful, real-world STEM project that gets your high schoolers thinking like real engineers? This week long, hands-on challenge engages students in structural design, physics, and the engineering design process as they build and test earthquake-resistant structures using classroom-safe materials and a DIY shake table. Aligned with NGSS engineering and physics standards, this project encourages collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity—all while applying core concepts like f
9th - 12th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Physics
CCSS, NGSS
HSN-Q.A.1
, HSN-Q.A.2
, HSG-MG.A.1
+16
Build a Boat Challenge | STEM Engineering Project | Density, Buoyancy, and Force
Make density and buoyancy unforgettable with this hands-on Build a Boat Challenge! In this engaging STEM engineering project, students design and build a foil boat using one sheet of aluminum foil and test how many pennies it can hold before sinking. Students will apply density, buoyancy, mass, and engineering design as they create a blueprint, build their boat, test two trials, collect data, answer analysis questions, and improve their design. This fun and competitive activity ends with the e
9th - 12th
Engineering, Physical Science, Physics
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
Bridge Challenge IB MYP Design Cycle | Website | STEM | Project-Based | Easy
Can your students build a popsicle stick bridge strong enough to hold 10 pounds? This complete IB MYP Design project guides middle school students through the full design cycle — Investigate, Plan, Create, and Evaluate — as they engineer their own bridge from scratch. Students use a beautifully designed interactive website as their project hub and a Google Slides template as their graded deliverable. No photocopies. No printed handouts. Zero prep beyond sharing a link. ──────────────────────────
6th - 10th
Engineering, Measurement, 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
A.I. Amplified Human: Physics Hooke's Law & Springs Project w/ Data & AI Chatbot
Add an interesting Artificial Intelligence Component to your STEM Physics Hooke's Law Spring Lab by incorporating this 90 line dataset of spring force and extension (stretch) data and using an A.I. Chatbot to investigate and utilize the data in new and surprising ways! This science activity is a unique way to combine the traditional Hooke's Law Lab (included, with instructions for investigating 3 springs with 10, 15, and 20 gram masses) with artificial intelligence and show students well-eng
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Physics
NGSS
HS-ETS1-2
, HS-PS2-1
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