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STEM Kid Engineering -- Span the Gorge Secret Spy Adventure Challenge
In the Span the Gorge Secret Spy Adventure challenge, students launch their careers as secret spies and then solve an engineering challenge to save the day.
A vintage primary source postcard launches the mystery for our 21st Century Learners. Students will use logic interpretive skills (which include translating vintage cursive handwriting) and Internet and Computer Technology skills to “crack a code” and solve a mystery. Next, in a collaborative effort (Common Core skills in Language), stude
3rd - 6th
Engineering
Human Reproductive System Escape Room | Biology Science Activity | Clay Miracle
Biology Escape Room: The Code of Life (Unique Clay Style!)Are your students tired of boring worksheets? Transform your classroom into the Secret Laboratory of Professor Clay! This immersive Escape Room challenges students to solve 10 biological puzzles to find the secret 10-digit code and unlock the exit door. Why Teachers Love This Resource:STUNNING VISUALS: Forget flat clip-art. This resource features high-end, 3D clay models that are visually engaging and perfect for middle and high school s
4th - 10th
Anatomy, Biology, General Science
7 Continents Escape Room Geography Activity and Worksheets | Continents Project
🌍 Escape from the Clay Globe! A Geography Mission for Young Explorers 🌍 Transform your geography unit into an unforgettable adventure! Are you looking for a way to engage your students with the 7 continents and 5 oceans that goes beyond a standard worksheet? Meet Globey, the mischievous clay sprite! He has locked your students inside the Magical Geography Lab, and the only way out is to solve 10 challenging geographical riddles to crack the secret 10-digit escape code. 🎨 UNRIVALED VISUAL E
4th - 12th
Earth Sciences, General Science, Physical Science
The Crane Design and Building Challenge -- STEM Problem Solving
A best practice lesson for the teaching of physical science or GATE talent pools:
In this lesson, students use the engineering process to build a working crane model that is strong enough to lift a stapler.
There are no set patterns, pre-cut materials, or teacher-led building instructions here! Students engage in the engineering process to design and build their own working models of cranes. The teacher sets guidelines and limitations, provides feedback and monitors progress, instructs the
4th - 8th
Engineering, Physical Science
Also included in: Creativity Bundle for GATE Gifted and Talented and ALL
Engineer It! Real-World STEM Design Challenge Unit | Grades 4–10 | NGSS Aligned
5 complete engineering design challenges built around real-world scenarios — no prep required. Each challenge includes a teacher guide, student planning pages, reflection sheets, and scoring rubrics. NGSS aligned (ETS1-1 through ETS1-4). Adaptable for grades 4–10. Topics: wind energy, bridge engineering, thermal insulation, earthquake-resistant structures, and water sustainability. ✅ Print & Go — PDF-ready ✅ 100-point rubrics for each challenge ✅ Engineering Design Process framework built in ✅ V
4th - 10th
Engineering, Instructional Technology
Shoe Sculpture Challenge - Beginning of Year Group Project - PPT + Instructions
The best beginning of Year/Semester project! Everyone raves over this assignment and it is such a joy watching students collaborate and problem solve with just cardboard, masking tape, and glue. This Shoe Sculpture Challenge allows students to work in a group to build a shoe of any style with basic materials. They must figure it out together and the shoe must fit a group "Cinderella"! Finished shoes are voted on for Most Creative and Best Craftsmanship. This is sure to be a hit in your classro
4th - 12th
Classroom Community, Engineering, Visual Arts
Engineering Challenge — Design a Smart Device | STEM Presentation & Activity
In this hands-on STEM design challenge, students step into the role of engineers as they design their own smart device to solve an everyday problem. Students explore what makes a smart device “smart,” how sensors and data allow devices to respond automatically, and how smart devices can connect to the Internet of Things (IoT). Using guided planning tools, students brainstorm ideas, define their device’s purpose, and create a labeled blueprint that explains how their smart device works. ⭐️ Did Y
5th - 8th
Coloring Pages, Computer Science - Technology, Robotics
Also included in: Engineering Design — 4 Art Projects - Robots, Drones & Smart Devices
PBL | Mathitects: A Building Design Challenge for Geometry Review
In this 2D design challenge, students design and connect their own buildings to create a shared classroom city. They’ll use math skills like area and perimeter while thinking creatively about how communities come together and bring a neighborhood to life. Each student’s creation contributes to a shared “city,” promoting collaboration, creativity, and applied problem-solving. What’s Included: Digital Student Version Stencils to support cut and pasting of buildingsExtension Promotes to further
5th - 8th
Geometry, Measurement, Other (Math)
CCSS
6.G.A.1
, 6.G.A.4
, 7.G.A.2
Landforms STEM Challenge - Print and Paperless Bundle
If you’re looking to apply learning in landforms, weathering & erosion, plate tectonics & more, this STEM / STEAM challenge is a perfectly engaging way to get the job done joyfully! The basic premise:Students work individually or in partners/groups against a list of criteria and constraints to create the nonliving surface (geosphere & hydrosphere) of the fictional planet, Planetopia. Resource includes:NGSS aligned standards, Grades 2 – 8Teacher TipsLinks to a video walk-through of the challenge
2nd - 8th
Earth Sciences, Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
STEM Kid Engineering -- Toy Car Air Propulsion Challenges
In the Toy Car Propulsion Challenges, students use the engineering process to plan, design, and build a system for a toy car to be propelled by a balloon and a blow dryer. A complete teacher dialogue following the lesson helps students discover the concept of air pressure.
Appropriate for grades 3rd-6th—included are directions for the challenges, sample solutions, additional teacher instructions including a complete script for teaching air pressure, and the full lesson.
This lesson is great
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Physical Science
Also included in: Gifted and Talented for Busy Classroom Teachers - Over 350 pages!
Anno's Journey -- 44 Creative CENTER Challenges for GATE
Come along with Anno on a wonderful graphic journey! "Anno’s Journey" by Mitsumasa Anno captivates students of all ages and abilities. This collection of creative challenges for the classroom is ready-made for implementing 21st Century Learning Skills including critical thinking skills and the common core standards. The challenges can be easily adapted for varying grade levels and abilities; however, many of the creative tasks are open-ended and require little adaptation across skill levels. Fur
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts, Literature
Also included in: Creativity Bundle for GATE Gifted and Talented and ALL
Makerspace Challenge-Making the World a Better Place! Lesson & Activity!!
Makerspace Challenge Editable PowerPoint with Lesson & Activity. Bonus Challenge slides at the end of the presentation!
4th - 8th
For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific
Halloween | Science | Spider Web Engineering Challenge | TEKS | K-12
🕷️ Halloween | Science | Spider Web Engineering ChallengeStudents build spider web models and test strength/flexibility while connecting to engineering. ✅ Includes: TEKS alignment 5–12.Learning Intention: I am learning how spider webs show strength and design principles.Success Criteria: I can design/test webs and connect to engineering principles.Worksheets, role cards, debate cards.YouTube: spider web building/strength tests.🎃 Classroom Use: Combines biology + e
K - 12th
Engineering, General Science, Physical Science
Also included in: Halloween Science Bundle | 10 Spooky STEM Investigations for K-12 | TEKS
STEM - Build a Playground Challenge
Playground Building Stem Challenge
This assignment is geared toward Fifth grade but can be easily modified for 3rd/4th. It could also be used as a STEM intro for sixth grade.
Can easily be extended to be two class periods/2 days long
Power point that can upload to Google Sheets
12 slides:
*Cover slide
*Credits slide
*STEM challenge directions - 3 slides
*Supplies/criteria
*Background knowledge on playground building
*ARE - "ARE" method review (for defending a design/argument)
*Reminders
3rd - 6th
Engineering
Flash Flood Frenzy-STEM Design Challenge
A engineering design challenge inspired by the October 2015 flooding in South Carolina. Students will design and engineer a prototype for a new technology or improvements to an already existing technology used to protect people from the dangers for flooding.
4th - 8th
Engineering, Environment
Earth Day STEM Challenge - New Earth City Print and Paperless Bundle
Earth Day is the perfect time for the New Earth City STEM / STEAM challenge activity, but any other time of the year will do! The basic premise:It is Earth Day, and the year 2035. Earth has become overcrowded. The students are part of a pioneering crew tasked with setting up the first city (New Earth City) on Planetopia, a fictional name for a recently discovered Earth-like planet in a distant solar system. Part of the mission is to set up the city to prevent or address the problems we are havin
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
3D Shape STEM Challenge
Thank you for your interest in my 3D Shape STEM Design Challenge! I am looking forward to using this project in my classroom again this year. The students last year really enjoyed interacting and working together to figure out this design challenge! What you get.... STEM Design Challenge Powerpoint to equip your students with all they need to know to build a structure using only 3D shapes! You will need.... -various items in the shape of:cones, cylinders, cubes, spheres (we had parents start co
K - 3rd
Engineering, Geometry
CCSS
K.G.A.2
, K.G.A.3
, K.G.B.4
+1
Halloween | Dance | Pumpkin Prop Dance Challenge | TEKS
🎃 Dance — Pumpkin Prop Dance ChallengeThis lesson challenges students to choreograph dances using pumpkins as props, exploring balance, passes, and creative use. ✅ Includes: TEKS alignment for grades 3–12Learning Intention & Success CriteriaPumpkin prop action plannerSafe prop list + student promptsYouTube prop dance inspiration✨ Classroom Use: A fun seasonal activity to boost teamwork and creativity. 🎃 Student Benefits: Develops balance, coordination, and ensemble sk
K - 12th
Dance, For All Subjects
Also included in: Halloween Dance Bundle | 10 Spooky & Creative Movement for K-12 | TEKS
Spider Web Stem Challenge
Spider Web Stem Challenge
This assignment is geared toward fourth grade but can be easily modified for 2nd/3rd. It could also be used as a STEM intro for fifth grade.
Can easily be extended to be two class periods/days long
Power point that can upload to Google Sheets
12 slides:
*Cover slide
*Credits slide
*STEM challenge directions - 3 slides
*Supplies/criteria
*Background knowledge on spiders
*ARE - "ARE" method review (for defending a design/argument)
*Reminders
*Start/stop
*Investiga
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Science
STEM or STEAM Structure Challenge
All you need is masking tape, straws, and paperclips for this engaging and fun activity! Students work in groups to create the tallest structure for the cheapest price. All materials are priced out for you, there is a jobs sheet included, there's a money tracking sheet and a task sheet outlined. This is a great way for kids to participate in a hands on learning activity. It's an integrated activity so students will learn math and engineering concepts.
4th - 9th
Basic Operations, Engineering
STEM House Building Challenge
House Building Stem Challenge
This assignment is geared toward Fifth grade but can be easily modified for 3rd/4th. It could also be used as a STEM intro for sixth grade.
Can easily be extended to be two class periods/2 days long
Power point that can upload to Google Sheets
12 slides:
*Cover slide
*Credits slide
*STEM challenge directions - 3 slides
*Supplies/criteria
*Background knowledge on foundations/houses
*ARE - "ARE" method review (for defending a design/argument)
*Reminders
*Start
4th - 6th
Engineering
STEM Humpty Dumpty Challenge
This STEM challenge is a fun and engaging way to get your students to work as a team to solve a problem. They will test out their idea and discuss what worked and way to improve their ideas.
PreK - 3rd
Engineering, Reading
STEM Challenge
This is a great challenge for 3rd-5th grade. You bring recycled materials from home, have each team create something, and then create a marketing plan to sell the item. The kids can make commercials, do power points, etc.
3rd - 5th
Iwo Jima Engineering Challenge
Challenge your students to build Iwo Jima to represent one of the many battles in WW2. Your students will enjoy building using scraps, boxes, and other materials to re-create the island of Iwo Jima.
3rd - 7th
U.S. History, World History
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