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Wheel & Axle STEM Challenge – Rover Engineering Design Activity | Grades K–8

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In the Paper Clip Rover Suspension Test, students become mechanical and aerospace engineers as they design and test a suspension system for a miniature rover using only paper clips and simple classroom materials. This hands-on STEM challenge introduces students to shock absorption, stability, force, motion, and structural engineering as they work to protect their rover from rough terrain and impact forces. This engaging, low-prep engineering activity is ideal for STEM labs, science classroom

K - 8th

Engineering, For All Subjects, Physics

NGSS

3-5-ETS1-3

, 3-5-ETS1-1

, 3-5-ETS1-2

Also included in: STEM Engineering Mini Challenge Bundle – 14 Quick Activities | Grades K–8

Earthquake Tower STEM Sprint – Structural Engineering | Grade 3

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STEM With Mr.B

In the Earthquake-Resistant Signal Tower challenge, students become structural engineers designing a communication tower for a futuristic city built in an earthquake zone. Set inside the Future City Engineering narrative theme, this 3-week flagship unit immerses Grade 3 students in the real engineering challenge of balancing height and stability — planning a tower within material budget constraints, building and shake-testing it, using data to redesign, and presenting final results in a class a

3rd

Engineering, General Science, Physics

NGSS

3-PS2-1

, 3-5-ETS1-3

, 3-PS2-3