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Bottle Rocket Quiz
Quiz given to students after studying how rockets work and before we made water rockets. Includes information about Newton's Laws of Motion, force, drag, and stability.
2nd - 10th
Astronomy, Engineering
Architecture: Bedroom Design Unit Mega-Bundle
Scalable Architecture Packet and Floor Plan Project with Answer Keys and Supplemental Practice Worksheets, Quiz and Instructions (30 pages)PLUS Classroom Enhancements: Posters (8.5 x 11), Table-Top Menu and Architecture CashAn 8th Grade Favorite! This is an in-depth fantastic project for 8th graders that can be adjusted to span 1 to 8 weeks (and possibly even longer). It is tested and super scalable. Students will redesign their own bedroom from concept to implementation. When finished with the
7th - 10th, Adult Education
Engineering, Geometry, Visual Arts
Maglev Unit Mega Bundle
Scalable Maglev Technology Project Packet (23 page Packet plus full Answer Key, Instructions and Unit Plan - 50 pages) PLUS - Classroom Enhancements, Quiz Worksheets and Race Certificates! (Total 71 pages)The Most FUN 8th Grade Project! This Packet is a combination of the Maglev Technology Packet and the Maglev Project Packet for a discounted price. They work perfectly together! This is a 23 page packet introducing students to Maglev Technology. This packet has a reading, pictures, and diagrams
7th - 11th
Engineering
Pi-Day Catapult — Optimize Angle & Tension (Predict vs. Measure) | MS–HS NGSS
Description (NGSS included) Celebrate Pi-Day with a data-driven projectile challenge! Students tune angle and tension on a simple launcher, then predict vs. measure range and compute percent error. Teams graph Range vs. Angle (and optional Range vs. Pullback) and explain results with CER. 🧠📈 🔬 Investigate: hold one variable constant to fairly test the other. 🧮 Model: use a calibration shot or R ≈ (v²·sin(2θ))/g to predict. 📊 Analyze: compare predicted vs. measured; percent error
3rd - 12th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
Sphero Mini Golf: Design, Build, and Code Your Own Course!
**Updated 05/03/23 with larger card size variation as well as full-sized slides for projection. This card set guides students through the process of creating a mini golf hole, with specific criteria and constraints to follow. Students will then use the Sphero Edu app to program their robot ball to navigate the course they've created. Along the way, they'll learn valuable coding and problem-solving skills. To complete this challenge, students will need butcher paper, construction paper or markers
3rd - 12th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
Also included in: Sphero Bundle 2
Plant STEM Activity - Parts of a Plant Life Cycle Plant Adaptations & Functions
Looking for an engaging way to teach plant life cycles, parts of a plant, needs, plant adaptations, functions, cells, photosynthesis, and/or genetics & heredity? This hands-on Plant STEM Activity is perfect for students in grades 2–8 to explore plant science concepts while fostering creativity and problem-solving skills. Whether for spring lessons, Earth Day, or anytime during the year, this activity inspires students to design and build their own unique plant with never-before-seen ada
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Black History Month Science Black Scientists & Inventors Project Lonnie Johnson
Looking for a meaningful way to celebrate Black History Month while building research and critical thinking skills? This Black Scientists and Engineers Research Project invites students to explore the lives, discoveries, and impact of influential Black innovators who shaped science, engineering, medicine, and space exploration. Perfect for Black History Month science lessons, this engaging Black Scientists Project goes beyond biographies to help students understand how scientific innovation c
6th - 8th
Biology, Engineering, General Science
Light & Color STEM Bundle | Explore, Mix & Discover Science (Grades 3–9)
🌈 Light & Color STEM Bundle | Explore, Mix & Discover Science (Grades 3–9) Make science vibrant and engaging with this exciting Light & Color STEM bundle! These hands-on activities help students explore how light behaves, how colors mix, and how hidden colors can be revealed—turning abstract science concepts into fun, visual learning experiences. Perfect for upper elementary and middle school learners, this bundle blends science investigation with creativity and experimentation. 📦 What’s Inc
1st - 9th
Engineering, Environment, General Science
Wheel & Axle STEM Challenge – Rover Engineering Design Activity | Grades K–8
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
Christmas Gumdrop STEM Elf Day Activities Marshmallow & Toothpicks STEM Projects
Looking for a Christmas gumdrop STEM activity that feels meaningful—not just festive? This Elf Bridge STEM Challenge invites students to apply the engineering design process as they design and test a bridge strong enough to help an elf deliver presents Santa left behind. Perfect for elf day activities, December STEM lessons, or end-of-semester engagement, this challenge blends creativity, problem-solving, and real engineering thinking into a fun and structured experience your students will l
5th - 8th
Engineering, General Science
Design a Lunar Colony: Game + STEM Project Guide (Mission to Moon)
Mission to Moon: Design a lunar habitat planning game! Stage 3 STEM ProjectCan you keep colonists alive and thriving on the Moon? NASA is working on the future of human space exploration, and your students have been selected to design the first permanent Lunar habitat! Students work in teams to complete the ultimate project-based learning STEM experience: designing and building a model of a new manned Lunar settlement. This is a perfect showcase or capstone STEM project. Project-based learningRe
5th - 10th
Astronomy, Engineering, General Science
CCSS, NGSS
6.RP.A.1
, 6.RP.A.2
, 6.RP.A.3
+11
Also included in: Space STEM Starter Challenges MEGA Bundle: Middle School
Egg Drop Challenge
This fun and engaging Egg Drop Challenge allows students to connect creativity to an investigation about gravity, force, and impact force.
6th - 10th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
MS-PS2-2
, MS-PS2-1
Da Vinci Parachute Prototypes -- Hands-on STEM
In this lesson, students solve geometry problems and learn background physics concepts as they build a working model of Leonardo Da Vinci’s parachute. Logic, critical thinking, a bit of Renaissance history, writing and supporting conclusions with details from a source—it’s all here too!
Make this extended lesson a cross-curricular, standards-based mini-unit, or just make it a cool building activity. Pick and choose the level of commitment right for you and your students. With the suggested e
4th - 8th
Engineering, Geometry, Physical Science
STEM Activities Challenges Spring Engineering Design Process Science Gifted
60 STEM activities PLUS Engineering Design Process worksheets and guide! These STEM projects are the perfect way to tackle career exploration while honing science concepts like sound, force and motion, kinetic and potential energy, aerodynamics, and math concepts such as symmetry, area, perimeter, and dimensional design. These challenges can be used at any time; there are no holiday-specific challenges included in this download, which makes them suitable for any classroom! Use for STEM fam
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Paper Airplanes STEM Activity Challenge for Middle School Students
Soar to Success with Paper Airplanes - A Fun and Educational STEM Project Great for end of the year activities! or ANYTIME! Take flight with this exciting paper airplane STEM project! In this hands-on project, students will design and build their own paper airplanes, learning about aerodynamics, physics, and engineering along the way. What's Included in the PackDetailed instructions and a materials list, including all the supplies needed to build a variety of paper airplanesWorksheets for studen
5th - 8th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
MS-PS2-2
Also included in: Physical Science 5 STEM STEAM Challenges Bundle
STEM Activities Challenges Engineering Design Process STEM Career Exploration
The best variety of low prep STEM activities you'll find! These 20 STEM and STEAM activities can be completed with readily available materials and minimal prep - you can even use these for sub plans! Students will get hands-on exploring different STEM careers with these activities. Each activity is designed to take about one class period however the activity can span across two class periods to give ample time for redesigns and re-testing, or for a repeat challenge using different materials. Th
3rd - 8th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+4
Halloween STEM Activity: Candy Grabber STEM Activity
Fall or Halloween STEM ActivityThis engineering design challenge is perfect for a fun and educational STEM Halloween project! Please note: the word "Halloween" is not in the product - the pages are in black and orange with a candy graphic. Students will work in teams to design and build a device that uses the power of levers to pick up candy from a distance. After completing the project, use the provided handout to discuss the real-world STEM career as a prosthetist. Our students have loved thi
3rd - 9th
Engineering
CCSS, NGSS
6.G.A.1
, 6.G.A.2
, 6.G.A.3
+24
Also included in: Fall & Halloween STEM Challenges Activity Bundle
CARDBOARD CREATION INDEPENDENT PROJECT Based Learning PBL Genius Hour Engineer
This easy-to-follow, NO PREP, FULLY-EDITABLE resource gives you everything you need to have your students do a CARDBOARD CREATION INDEPENDENT PBL PROJECT! Simply print out or post the Student Directions, Student Answer Sheets, and Student Tracker and GO! Students will follow the Design Process/Creative Problem-Solving Cycle to Research, Brainstorm, Plan, Create, Share, and Evaluate to create something out of cardboard! Editable Word documents, PDFs, and fillable Google Slides are included so th
3rd - 12th
Engineering, English Language Arts
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
+23
Christmas STEM: Elf Zipline (Engineering Design)
A fun Christmas STEM Challenge for the winter holidays! Students will design a zip line vehicle to save an elf from a high place. This hands-on activity is an engaging design challenge that allows students to work in teams, apply the engineering design process, and connect math topics to real-world applications. Students will design a zip line to help rescue the elf! Elf Zipline Adventure STEM Activity Guide: Detailed teachers guide with links to resources Student handouts to guide them through
2nd - 9th
Engineering, Math
CCSS, NGSS
6.EE.A.1
, 7.EE.A.1
, 8.EE.A.1
+8
Also included in: Christmas STEM Challenges Bundle: Elf, Santa, and More!
Design Your Own Experiment: Solar Eclipse Project | Inquiry Learning Projects
Give students real ownership of the scientific process with this Inquiry Learning Experiment Design Project Prompt. Instead of following a step-by-step lab, students design their own experiment using classroom materials you already have. With structured thinking prompts (but plenty of creative freedom), students plan an investigation that demonstrates the skills they’ve been learning, then write and reflect on what happened, even if their results are messy or their experiment “fails.” This re
8th - 12th
Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Engineering
NGSS
MS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-3
+1
Pollution Project |Design a Water Filtration System | Water conservation Project
Give students real ownership of the scientific process with this Inquiry Learning Experiment Design Project Prompt. Instead of following a step-by-step lab, students design their own experiment using classroom materials you already have. With structured thinking prompts (but plenty of creative freedom), students plan an investigation that demonstrates the skills they’ve been learning, then write and reflect on what happened, even if their results are messy or their experiment “fails.” This re
6th - 8th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Environment
NGSS
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-1
, HS-ESS3-3
+8
Also included in: BUNDLE: Environmental Engineering Projects | Inquiry Learning | PBL
Gardening Project Middle school | Water Conservation Project
Give students real ownership of the scientific process with this Inquiry Learning Experiment Design Project Prompt. Instead of following a step-by-step lab, students design their own experiment using classroom materials you already have. With structured thinking prompts (but plenty of creative freedom), students plan an investigation that demonstrates the skills they’ve been learning, then write and reflect on what happened, even if their results are messy or their experiment “fails.” This re
6th - 9th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Environment
NGSS
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-1
, HS-ESS3-3
+8
Also included in: BUNDLE: Environmental Engineering Projects | Inquiry Learning | PBL
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