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Engineering Adapted Book | Engineers Solve Problems | Special Education & STEM
Engineering Adapted Book | Engineers Solve Problems | Special Education & STEM This Engineering Adapted Book introduces students to the engineering design process using simple language, clear visuals, and predictable sentence structure. Designed for special education, autism support, and emerging readers, this resource helps students understand how engineers think, plan, create, test, and improve solutions. With errorless options and picture-supported text, this adapted book is perfect for buil
PreK - 3rd
Engineering
Hedy LaMarr - more than just a pretty face
The Hollywood Inventor (Hedy Lamarr)A Reading Fluency & STEAM Innovation ModulePAGE 1: The "Why This Works" GuideWhy Teachers are Adding This to Their WWII Units:Beyond the Textbook: Moves past generals and battles to focus on the science that won the war.Triple-Leveled Scaffolding: Includes three distinct versions of the story (Grades 4–9) so every student in your room can participate.The "Wi-Fi" Connection: Instantly engages tech-savvy students by connecting 1940s history to their smartphones.
4th - 9th
Engineering, Reading, Vocabulary
CCSS
RF.K.1
, RF.4.4
, RF.4.4a
+1
Also included in: The Hidden Heroes Mega Bundle
Aero Engineers Drone Engineering Lab and STREAM Program
AERO ENGINEERS is a mission-based Drone Engineering STREAM Program designed to introduce students in Grades 4–6 to aerospace engineering, flight operations, teamwork, problem solving, and the engineering design process through hands-on learning experiences. WE use EC300 Drones that are built with LEGO Technic Like pieces. These drones are very affordable (about $50.00). Students work in collaborative flight teams as they build, test, fly, analyze, redesign, and improve a series of classroom dro
4th - 6th
Engineering
Parachute Landing STEM Challenge – Precision & Air Resistance | Grades K–8
In the Precision Parachute Landing STEM Challenge, students become aerospace engineers as they design and build parachutes that must land as close as possible to a target while descending safely and accurately. This challenge blends physics, engineering, and problem-solving as students test how air resistance, drag, surface area, and weight affect flight and landing precision. This engaging, low-prep STEM activity is ideal for STEM labs, science classrooms, engineering units, makerspaces, an
K - 8th
Engineering, For All Subjects, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Parachute Drop STEM Challenge – Cargo Protection Engineering | Grades K–8
In the Parachute Cargo Carrier STEM Challenge, students become aerospace and mechanical engineers as they design a parachute system capable of safely delivering a cargo payload to the ground without damage. This real-world engineering challenge blends physics, force and motion, materials science, and problem-solving as students test how drag, mass, surface area, and structural protection work together in successful aerial delivery systems. This high-engagement, low-prep STEM project is perfe
K - 8th
Engineering, For All Subjects, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Boat Float STEM Challenge – Buoyancy Engineering Design Activity | Grades K–8
In the Paper Lifeboat STEM Challenge, students become marine engineers as they design and build a lifeboat made entirely from paper and simple classroom materials that can safely float and carry passengers (cargo). This hands-on STEM challenge introduces students to buoyancy, displacement, stability, and structural design while using the Engineering Design Process to solve a real-world survival problem. This engaging, low-prep STEM activity is perfect for STEM labs, science classrooms, engi
K - 8th
Engineering, For All Subjects, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Earthquake Tower STEM Worksheets – Structural Engineering | Grades 3–5 PDF
Looking for student-ready worksheets to run an earthquake engineering challenge in your upper elementary STEM classroom? This Earthquake Shake Tower Student Worksheet Packet provides clear, student-facing pages that guide Grades 3–5 learners through the engineering design process as they design, test, and improve a tower built to withstand simulated earthquake shaking. This resource is print-and-go and designed to help students work more independently while documenting their thinking, testi
3rd - 5th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Physics
NGSS
4-PS3-4
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+2
Also included in: Earthquake Tower STEM Worksheets Bundle – Grades 3–8 PDF
SPIKE™ Prime Robotics & Coding BUNDLE | 6 Lessons & Engineering Notebook
Transform your LEGO® SPIKE™ Prime classroom from "playing with robots" into a high-rigor computational thinking lab! This supplement is designed specifically to pair with the Kickstart Your Business unit found online, moving students through the real-world logic of automation, security, and industrial design. The ChallengeWhether you need a quick one-day plan or a comprehensive multi-week coding challenge, these lessons are modular and ready to go. Students work in pairs, following step-by-st
5th - 9th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Robotics
Spaghetti Structures Engineering Challenge for Hands-on Small Groups
Introducing "Spaghetti Structures" - an engaging and interactive resource on that will inspire your students' creativity and critical thinking skills. Designed for third through fifth grades, this resource helps students dive into the exciting world of engineering design. Students also practice collaboration, measuring, and exploring the Latin root word "struct" and associated vocabulary. The "Spaghetti Structures" resource provides a comprehensive lesson plan that guides students through the pr
3rd - 5th
Engineering, Measurement
CCSS, NGSS
2.MD.A.1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Hatchet Novel Study STEM Challenge | Survival Shelter Project
Bring literature to life with this engaging STEM challenge inspired by the award-winning novel Hatchet by Gary Paulsen! In this cross-curricular STEM activity, students step into the role of engineers as they design and build a survival shelter for Brian Robeson after his plane crash in the Canadian wilderness. Perfect for upper elementary and middle school classrooms, this hands-on engineering challenge blends literature, science, critical thinking, and collaboration into one highly engaging ac
4th - 6th
Engineering, Literature, Physical Science
Design a Shoe Project
This 5th grade STEM project—“Design the Perfect Shoe for Kids”—is a highly engaging, standards-aligned learning experience that combines creative design, opinion writing, and science exploration. Perfect for meeting key Common Core ELA standards and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), this project challenges students to apply engineering design principles while practicing strong writing skills. Students become young shoe designers by creating detailed, labeled drawings of their idea
5th
Engineering, Other (ELA), Other (Science)
CCSS, NGSS
W.5.1
, SL.5.4
, 5-PS1-3
+2
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