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SCIENCE ~ SIMPLE MACHINE PROJECT, REVIEW SHEET & QUIZ
***EDITABLE & PDF!!!*** 11 Pages SIMPLE MACHINES PROJECT, STUDY SHEET & QUIZ Adapt to meet your class' grade level. Step-by-Step Project: After mastering the basics, students use a guided booklet to collaborate with peers and families to design a compound machine to be built at home.Interactive Gallery Walk: Celebrate student inventions with a classroom showcase! Students provide focused peer feedback using "Stars and Wishes" on sticky notes for two peers they are assigned to.Assessment Ready: W
3rd - 5th
Engineering, Informational Text, Other (Science)
Pasta Cars STEM STEAM Activity and Engineering Design Process Worksheet
This resource contains instructions on how to run a fun engineering and STEAM activity in your classroom, pasta cars! This packet contains all of the following. teacher instructions, including specific details how to construct the wheel and axle component of the carsinstructions on how to prepare colored pasta (optional)a two-page student sheet with questions on the engineering design of the carsa poster on the engineering design process is also provided.Major upgrade Aug, 2024 - added two-pag
5th - 8th
Engineering, Science
Winter Hands-on STEM Challenge Activity Pack 2nd-6th Snowflakes Sleds Snowman
Are you looking for engaging Winter-themed STEM activities for your 2nd-6th graders to keep them learning and having fun all winter long? This pack of 3 Winter STEM challenges is perfect for engaging students in communication, planning, time management, and reflection! This pack of STEM challenges includes: ❄️ Strong Snowflakes (built with toothpicks and marshmallows) to investigate shapes ❄️ Sled Glide (built with cardboard and other craft supplies) to investigate friction and gravity ❄️
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Geometry, Measurement
CCSS, NGSS
2.G.A.1
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+1
Demystifying STEM: Using what you already have
STEM education efforts seek to increase student curiosity in and engagement with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. It is a fact that science, math, technology, and engineering interrelate with each other all the time. It is difficult to teach one without involving one or more of the others. This book consists of four units with 24 STEM activities that have been developed around the student’s lifestyle and role at home, school, and in the community. For each unit, the instr
K - 12th
Engineering, Other (Math), Other (Science)
Growing Snakes ~ Monthly School-wide Science Challenge ~ STEM
How much will your growing snake increase in size over a five day period in cold water?
This is a school-wide monthly challenge activity that I have developed for my own building. Each classroom will receive the materials needed to complete the challenge and classrooms will post their results in a central location. The classroom that has the longest snake after five days in cold water at my school wins a science goodie bag of growing creatures. Teachers are able to extend the activity if the
K - 5th
Engineering, Math, Science
Also included in: Bundle Pack of 9 Monthly School-Wide STEM Challenges! Set #2
Growing Alligators ~ Monthly School-wide Science Challenge ~ STEM
How much will your growing alligator increase in size over a five day period in cold water? Materials: (per classroom) -One growing alligator or crocodile (the jumbo size) -One aluminum foil pan (like one for a turkey) -Cold water -Ruler and/or tape measure -Classroom data chart and lab sheets This is a school-wide monthly challenge activity that I have developed for my own building. Each classroom will receive the materials needed to complete the challenge and classrooms will post their result
K - 5th
Engineering, Math, Science
Submarine Density Engineering Lab — Ballast Tank Design
This engineering challenge takes the complex physics of buoyancy and turns it into a hands-on mechanical system. By manipulating air volume with a syringe, students act as "ballast control officers," gaining a concrete understanding of how density dictates whether an object defies or succumbs to gravity in a fluid. Activity DescriptionBuild a Submarine is a premier STEM engineering lab that focuses on Archimedes' Principle and Density Control. Unlike static sink-or-float activities, this lab r
5th - 12th
Engineering, Physical Science, Physics
Also included in: Scientific Method and Measurement Skill Labs Bundle
Engineering Physics Design Fun Simple Structure Structural Analysis STEM Project
Project: Designing Simple Structures Using Structural Analysis Project Based Learning Project STEM Fun and organized for the instructor and the students. Everything is scripted in these lessons. Included: 4 Lessons PlansGreat engaging starter activitiesIntroductionLesson TimesStandards and ObjectivesGuided PracticeResources and MaterialsActivities to Check for Student UnderstandingGroup WorkLecture Presentation of Content6 different Lecture PresentationsAssessmentImagesDiagramsAssignmentsInde
5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Engineering, Physics
Folded Paper Strength Science Worksheet for Kids
This engaging coloring worksheet introduces young learners to a simple but powerful engineering idea: folded materials can become stronger than flat ones. Children will explore how folding paper changes its shape and increases its strength, helping them understand basic material science in a fun, hands-on way. Designed for ages 7 and under, this activity encourages curiosity, observation, and early scientific thinking while making learning playful and easy to understand. This product is related
PreK - 8th
Coloring Pages, Engineering, Short Stories
Electric Circuit Design Challenge
This 40-minute lesson uses a design-based approach to build a familiar favorite, the electric circuit game. Teams use what they know about electric circuits to solve the problem of making a quiz game. They discuss and then map out their ideas for building a working game in their science research notebook (SRN) using electric symbols. While building their game students use electrical tools such as needle-nose pliers, wire strippers, and a voltmeter. The lesson includes step-by-step instruction
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Physical Science
CCSS, NGSS
3.MD.C.5
, 4.MD.A.3
, 5.MD.A.1
+12
Build a Gingerbread House – Winter STEM Challenge | Marshmallow Engineering
Get ready for a sweet winter STEM activity! In this hands-on challenge, students build their own gingerbread-style house using marshmallows, toothpicks, and gumdrops, while learning about engineering, stability, and structure. With step-by-step planning pages, vocabulary review, test log sheets, and a vocabulary quiz, this resource combines creativity and problem-solving in the most delicious way. ✅ Who Is This Resource For?2nd–4th grade teachers seeking engaging holiday-themed science activit
2nd - 4th
Engineering, General Science, Physical Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Levers Simple Machine Project | How to Build a Catapult Activity with Worksheets
This Catapult STEM Challenge is my favorite way to teach students about the lever simple machine. Students will learn how to build a lever simple machine by building their own catapults! This packet includes definition posters, lever building posters, and several writing pieces to help students increase their skills in narrative and opinion writing. A free write assessment is included to test understanding of the lever simple machine. A parent letter is also included to request materials. Thi
1st - 3rd
Engineering, Science, Writing
CCSS
W.1.1
, W.1.2
, W.1.3
+4
Wheel and Axle Simple Machine Activities - Race Car STEM Challenge Project
This Race Car STEM Challenge is my favorite way to teach students about the wheel and axle simple machine. My students love learning about the wheel and axle simple machine and then getting to put their learning into practice by building a race car. Several writing pieces are included to help your students increase their skills in narrative and opinion writing. There is also a parent letter included to request materials. This resource is part of my Simple Machines Bundle. Save 20% on my simp
1st - 3rd
Engineering, Science, Writing
CCSS
W.1.1
, W.1.2
, W.1.3
+4
STEM Challenges BUNDLE for the Whole Year
STEM challenges featuring seasonal themes that keep your students learning and engaged for the entire school year. While these are designed for my 5th grade class, they work for multiple grade levels. These activities are tied to the Common Core Standards. This set is a growing bundle. As more challenges are added to this bundle, the price will increase! Included: Wet and Wild Water SlidePictures of the product in action Getting started info Teaching tips Wild water slide introduction (complete
4th - 6th
Engineering, Math, Science
CCSS
5.MD.A.1
, 5.MD.C.3
, 5.MD.C.5
+1
STEM Project - Research, Design, and Build a Catapult
This lesson involves researching, designing, testing, and improving catapult design. Students will test their catapults by firing projectiles at a target as they learn about catapults, projectiles, range, accuracy, and precision. The goal in this project is: I will understand what a catapult is and why precision and accuracy are important. This project offers ways to incorporate UDL pedagogy and increase access to students who may struggle with the concept. All tasks involved are chunked and pr
5th - 7th
Engineering, Writing
CCSS, NGSS
RI.5.1
, RI.5.7
, RI.5.9
+7
Rube Goldberg Project Based Learning Engineering Design & Critical Thinking
Bring creativity, logic, and engineering together with this Rube Goldberg Project-Based Learning Challenge for grades 4–6! Students will dive into the fascinating world of Rube Goldberg, an inventor and cartoonist famous for his comically complicated machines that perform simple tasks. This engaging 2+ hour activity encourages students to think outside the box, analyze inventions, and design their own Rube Goldberg machine inside a head. Perfect for independent work, whole-class learning, ce
4th - 6th
Close Reading, Engineering, Science
CCSS, NGSS
RI.4.3
, RI.5.3
, RI.6.3
+9
STEM Design for Learning: Solar Cars, Boats, Planes, and Rovers Webquest Project
A Webquest for Real World Project-Based Learning Students become solar designers in this interactive STEM webquest that guides critical thinking and collaboration within the topics of solar energy and engineering. Working in teams, students choose to learn about either solar planes, cars, boats, or rovers and use what they have learned to design their own model of a solar powered vehicle. WebQuest project-based learning teaches children how to use essential skills for obtaining information and
5th - 9th
Engineering, Environment, Physical Science
CCSS, NGSS
RI.5.2
, RI.5.3
, RI.5.4
+37
Mr Circuit 1 - Exp. #04 "How a CAPACITOR Works in a Circuit" Science
Add some excitement to your STEM teaching. This is the 4th in a series of experiment Lesson Plans that will open the eyes of your students to the possibilities. Students have said, "I never knew that I could do this before.” Others have said, “I am going to make this my career.” This Lesson Plan includes step-by-step assembly instructions for the hands-on experiment which is done on a Solderless Circuit Board. Included with each lesson plan are written lesson pages to copy for your students al
5th - 9th, Adult Education
Engineering, Physical Science, Science
Creativity Challenges and Activities Morning Work, Brain Breaks, STEM Sub Plans
Unlock creativity in your classroom with NO PREP Finish the Picture Activities!The goal of creativity challenges is to help students think in different ways. The ability to generate unique thoughts and ideas is known as divergent thinking. Perfect for STEM Sub Plans! When students are thinking outside the box it results in creative solutions. In a creativity challenge, students are presented with a problem that they have to solve using their creativity. Typically these challenges are short last
1st - 5th
Art, Coloring Pages, Engineering
Water Bottle Flipping End of the Year STEM Challenges Force and Motion Game
Integrate STEM in Your Classroom at the End of the School Year!Make learning fun with this water bottle flipping STEM challenge students love! There are three challenges included. Super fun activity for the End of the Year! Students will investigate which water level, bottle size, and bottle style is the best for water bottle flipping. Perfect for introducing Newton's Laws of Motion or other force and motion science ideas. The STEM Process:Students plan, design, and execute their own ideas. Afte
1st - 5th
Engineering, Physical Science, Science
NGSS
3-PS2-1
, 3-PS2-2
Also included in: Elementary STEM Activities and Challenges MEGA BUNDLE
Balloons Over Broadway: Book Companion & STEM Challenge
Balloons Over Broadway is the charming story of Tony Sarg and his upside-down puppets that have become Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade icons! Your students will fall in love with Melissa Sweet’s incredible picture book and you will love the lesson it provides your students. Tony’s inventions were always exceptional but that didn’t stop him from finding ways to improve!
The following companion includes multiple ELA activities like retelling (story maps and BME), comparing, cause and effect, chara
K - 5th
Engineering, English Language Arts
Rosie Revere Engineer: Book Companion and STEM project
Rosie Revere Engineer is a delightful, inspirational tale about a girl who learns to overcome and even celebrate her failures. This is a great story to use in teaching your students the value of failure and perseverance! This philosophy will help students throughout their school years, career, and life in general. The following companion includes multiple ELA based activities from retelling (story maps and BME), comparing, cause and effect, character evaluation, and vocabulary (puzzles and boo
K - 5th
Engineering, English Language Arts, Measurement
Also included in: The Questioneers Bundle
Water Cycle Model - STEM Activity & Assessment
Bring the water cycle to life right in your classroom! In this engaging STEM activity, students apply their knowledge to design and build a working model of the processes that happen during the water cycle. Students follow the engineering design cycle to plan, build, test, and improve their models. After completing the activity, students complete a quick assessment. Designed for middle school students but can be used with upper elementary with teacher support. This is definitely a stud
5th - 8th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Environment
NGSS
MS-ESS2-4
, 5-ESS2-1
, 5-PS1-1
Also included in: Weather and Atmosphere Bundle for Middle School
Simple Machines Activities | Science Writing Worksheets Challenge & STEM Project
Teach your students about the six simple machines through hands-on STEM projects! Printable simple machines worksheets, activities, assessments, and awards are included to make learning fun and easy to prep! The introduction unit includes posters, photo sorts, writing pages, and a fun flap book to introduce your students to the six types of simples machines. Then, dive deeper into the lever, pulley, and wheel and axle simple machines through hands-on STEM projects where students will build cata
1st - 3rd
Engineering, Physical Science, Writing
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