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STEM Creativity Tools: 5 Activities to Boost Brainstorming Power
Do you need a way to help your students brainstorm ideas? This download includes 5 exercises that provide student tools to help with generating solutions to a problem or ideas during any STEM activity. These tools include: reinterpreting, ideating, merging, debugging, and S.C.A.M.P.E.R. For each tool there is an editable student handout for the activity as well as editable accompanying teacher slides. These tools can be used over and over again throughout the year to practice creative problem-s
2nd - 12th
Engineering
Also included in: Year-Round STEM Engineering Challenges Bundle (Middle School STEM)
Engineering Design: Playground Swing (Aligns with NGSS 3-5-ETS1-1, 2, & 3)
Engineering Design: Playground Swing (Aligns with NGSS 3-5-ETS1-1, 2, & 3)This NGSS aligned STEM project engages your students with a hands-on experience in designing and building a playground swing. While doing this project, they will learn and understand the engineering design process. This lesson addresses NGSS Performance Expectation NGSS 3-5-ETS1-1, 2, &3: Define a simple design problem, generate and compare multiple solutions, and plan and carry out fair tests. The lesson draws studen
4th - 7th
Engineering, General Science, Physical Science
CCSS, NGSS
W.5.7
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+1
Also included in: NGSS Fifth Grade Science Curriculum Bundle | Phenomena-Based Lessons!
STEM Activities for 6 week ages 6-8 Camp Curriculum (worksheets/lesson plans)
Looking for an engaging, low-prep, and developmentally appropriate STEM curriculum for your elementary learners? This 6-week STEM camp program is designed specifically for ages 6-8, combining exploration-based learning with real science and engineering practices. Each week features a themed mini-project that builds across 3 sessions (45 minutes each)—perfect for camps, elementary classrooms, or enrichment programs. 6 Complete Weekly STEM Units with Hands-On Activities - Scientific Inquiry - Brid
K - 2nd
Engineering, General Science, Physical Science
STEM Engineering Challenge Bundle – 6 Hands-On Projects | Grades K–8
Ultimate STEM Challenge Bundle – 6 Hands-On Engineering Projects (Grades K–8)Bring high-engagement, real-world engineering into your classroom with this 6-Project STEM Challenge Bundle! This collection includes six classroom-tested, student-approved engineering design challenges that build creativity, problem-solving, collaboration, 21st-century skills, and a love for STEM. Perfect for STEM Labs, Science Classrooms, Makerspaces, PBL Units, After-School Programs, and Summer Camps! Individually,
K - 8th
Engineering, For All Subjects, Physics
CCSS, NGSS
5.NBT.B.7
, W.3.1
, W.5.1b
+10
APES Unit 5 Green Revolution Stations | Agriculture Practices 5.3 & 5.4 + FRQ
Engage your AP Environmental Science students with a movement-based, story-driven station activity for APES Unit 5 (5.3–5.4: The Green Revolution & Agricultural Practices). This resource turns traditionally dry content into an interactive learning experience your students will actually enjoy. Students rotate through 8 stations, read narrative first-person story cards (each with a built-in definition), and work in small groups to identify benefits, drawbacks, and environmental impacts. Each story
9th - 12th
Engineering, Environment, General Science
Egg Drop STEM Workbook Bundle – Engineering Journal | Grades 3–8 Editable
Need flexible, editable worksheets to support your Egg Drop engineering challenge? This bundle includes both upper elementary (3–5) and middle school (6–8) versions of the Student Engineering Workbook in fully editable format, allowing you to adapt language, expectations, and scaffolding to fit your classroom. Designed for teachers who want differentiation and customization without starting from scratch. What’s Included Grades 3–5 Editable Workbook Guided engineering planning pages Structured r
3rd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
+1
Egg Drop STEM Unit – Superhero Forces & Motion Engineering | Grade 2 | 3-Week
In the Egg Drop Engineering Challenge, students become aerospace protection engineers as they design and build a protective pod that can safely deliver a raw egg from height without cracking. Set inside the Superhero Engineering Lab, this 3-week flagship unit immerses Grade 2 students in the real science of forces, impact absorption, and protective engineering as they plan, build, test, and redesign through the full Engineering Design Process. What Students Will Do* Investigate how gravity and
2nd
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+4
Earthquake Tower STEM Worksheets Bundle – Editable Version | Grades 3–8
Looking for editable STEM worksheets to run an earthquake engineering challenge across multiple grade levels? This Earthquake Shake Tower Editable Worksheets Bundle includes customizable student worksheets for Grades 3–5 and Grades 6–8, making it easy to differentiate the same engineering challenge for upper elementary and middle school classrooms. Teachers can edit text, reduce writing, adjust language, or adapt worksheets for different learners while maintaining a structured, hands-on eng
3rd - 8th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Physical Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+3
APES Energy Resources & Consumption | Full Unit 6 Slide Deck + Notes
AP Environmental Science Unit 6: Energy Resources & Consumption Slides + Guided Notes | CED 6.1–6.13 Aligned Teach APES Unit 6 with confidence using this comprehensive, classroom-ready slide deck and guided note set. This resource is fully aligned to the AP Environmental Science Course and Exam Description (CED 6.1–6.13) and covers energy concepts, fossil fuels, renewables, nuclear energy, storage, and efficiency strategies. Designed specifically for AP-level rigor, this presentation balances cl
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Engineering, Environment, Physical Science
Shield Design STEM Sprint – Superhero Force Deflection Engineering | Grade 2
In the Superhero Shield Force Deflection Sprint, students become force and motion engineers as they design and build a freestanding shield that can deflect a rolling marble away from a target. Set inside the Superhero Engineering Lab, this 1-week sprint challenges Grade 2 students to apply their understanding of push, pull, and redirected force to a hands-on structural engineering problem — testing, recording data, and redesigning within a single focused week. What Students Will Do* Investigate
2nd
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+4
Parachute Drop STEM Sprint – Superhero Packaging Engineering | Grade 2
In the Air Supply Drop Engineering Sprint, students become packaging and delivery engineers as they design a protective container that can safely drop a supply package from height to a target zone below. Set inside the Superhero Engineering Lab, this 1-week sprint challenges Grade 2 students to think about protection, drag, and precision delivery — applying forces and motion concepts through the full Engineering Design Process in one focused week. What Students Will Do* Investigate how gravity,
2nd
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+4
Shoe Design STEM Sprint – Superhero Impact Protection Engineering | Grade 2
In the Shock-Absorbing Boots Engineering Sprint, students become wearable technology engineers as they design and build boots that absorb the impact force of a superhero landing. Set inside the Superhero Engineering Lab, this focused 1-week sprint challenges Grade 2 students to apply what they know about forces and motion to a real-world protective engineering problem — all within a single class period arc. What Students Will Do* Investigate how impact force travels through materials during a l
2nd
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+4
Egg Drop STEM Workbook Bundle – Engineering Journal | Grades 3–8 PDF
Looking for differentiated worksheets to support your Egg Drop engineering challenge? This PDF bundle includes both upper elementary (3–5) and middle school (6–8) versions of the student worksheets so you can confidently run the same challenge across multiple grade levels. Whether you teach mixed ability groups or multiple grade bands, this bundle gives you structured flexibility without additional prep. What’s Included: Grades 3–5 Worksheets (PDF) Simplified engineering planning pages Guided r
3rd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
+1
Egg Drop STEM Workbook – Student Engineering Journal | Grades 3–5 Editable
This Editable Student Engineering Workbook is designed to support students as they plan, test, and improve their designs during the Egg Drop Engineering Challenge, while giving teachers flexibility to customize pages for their classroom. Created specifically for Grades 3–5, this resource includes the same student-facing structure as the PDF version, with the added benefit of editable text boxes for easy customization, differentiation, and reuse. This is a student-facing resource intended to
3rd - 5th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Science Fluency Reading Comprehension Passages/Questions Worksheets | 5th Grade
Boost your students’ science comprehension and fluency with this engaging set of 5th Grade Science Fluency Pages! (Editable Version Included) Perfect for literacy integration in the science block, these short, standards-aligned passages support repeated reading, vocabulary development, and science content mastery all in one resource. Each passage is based on a specific NGSS standard (5-PS1 through 5-ESS3, plus ETS engineering standards), written at an accessible reading level for upper element
5th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Environment
CCSS, NGSS
RF.5.3
, RF.5.4
, RF.5.4a
+16
Also included in: Science & Social Studies Fluency Passages Bundle | 5th Grade Reading
Hydraulic Education Toolkit: Presentation and Printable Answer Key
Teach Hydraulic Systems with Confidence Using This Complete Training Bundle! This Hydraulic Circuit Training Bundle includes a professionally designed PowerPoint presentation and a detailed answer key, giving educators and trainers everything they need to deliver an effective and engaging lesson. The PowerPoint covers essential concepts such as component identification, system operation, flow control, and safety devices with clear diagrams and structured explanations. Paired with the worksheet
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Engineering, Instructional Technology, Robotics
TINKER TASKS GRADES 2-3
TINKER TASKS (2-3) is a versatile, hands-on resource designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking in gifted and high-ability students. Tinker Tasks combine open-ended building prompts with deep thematic connections and student reflection—elevating traditional STEM learning into an inquiry-based, thought-provoking experience. TINKER TASKS encourages self-directed exploration, creative problem-solving, and meaningful reflection through open-ended, standards-aligned challenges. Wh
2nd - 3rd
Engineering, Geometry
Also included in: TINKER TASK BUNDLE
Earthquake Tower STEM Worksheets – Editable Version | Grades 6–8
Looking for editable STEM worksheets to support an earthquake engineering challenge in your middle school classroom? This Earthquake Shake Tower Editable Student Worksheet Packet gives Grades 6–8 teachers the flexibility to customize student pages while guiding students through the engineering design process as they design, test, analyze, and improve a tower built to withstand simulated earthquake shaking. This resource is ideal for teachers who want to adjust wording, reduce writing load,
6th - 8th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Physics
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Also included in: Earthquake Tower STEM Worksheets Bundle – Editable Version | Grades 3–8
Earthquake Tower STEM Worksheets Bundle – Grades 3–8 PDF
Looking for print-and-go STEM worksheets to run an earthquake engineering challenge across multiple grade levels? This Earthquake Shake Tower Worksheets Bundle includes student-facing PDF worksheets for Grades 3–5 and Grades 6–8, making it easy to differentiate the same engineering challenge for upper elementary and middle school classrooms. Each worksheet set guides students through the engineering design process as they plan, test, improve, and reflect on a tower designed to withstand si
3rd - 8th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Physical Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+2
Earthquake Tower STEM Worksheets – Editable Version | Grades 3–5
Looking for editable STEM worksheets to run an earthquake engineering challenge in your Grades 3–5 classroom? This Earthquake Shake Tower Editable Student Worksheet Packet gives teachers the flexibility to customize student pages while guiding learners through the engineering design process as they design, test, and improve a tower built to withstand simulated earthquake shaking. This resource is ideal for teachers who want to reduce writing, modify language, or adapt worksheets for differ
3rd - 5th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Physical Science
NGSS
4-PS3-4
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+2
Also included in: Earthquake Tower STEM Worksheets Bundle – Editable Version | Grades 3–8
Think Big, Build Deep: Universal Themes TINKER TASKS
“Think Big, Build Deep: Universal Themes Tinker Tasks for Gifted Minds” Unlock the Power of Big Ideas Through Hands-On Building! Think Big, Build Deep is a one-of-a-kind collection of Universal Themes Tinker Tasks designed specifically for gifted and advanced learners in grades K–5. This resource bridges deep thinking with creative construction, allowing students to explore timeless themes—Patterns, Order, Relationships, Systems, Structures, Change, and Conflict—through engaging, open-ended bui
K - 5th
Engineering, Geometry
Also included in: TINKER TASK BUNDLE
The Wild Robot STEM Challenge | Flight & Glider Engineering Design Activity
Bring literature to life with this engaging STEM challenge inspired by the bestselling novel The Wild Robot by Peter Brown! In this hands-on engineering activity, students step into the role of designers and problem-solvers as they help Roz create a glider prototype to teach Brightbill how to fly before migration season begins. This cross-curricular STEM activity combines science, engineering, reading comprehension, critical thinking, and collaboration into one highly engaging challenge. Student
4th - 6th
Engineering, Literature, Physical Science
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
TINKER TASK BUNDLE
TINKER TASKS is a versatile, hands-on resource designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking in gifted and high-ability students. Tinker Tasks combine open-ended building prompts with deep thematic connections and student reflection—elevating traditional STEM learning into an inquiry-based, thought-provoking experience. TINKER TASKS encourages self-directed exploration, creative problem-solving, and meaningful reflection through open-ended, standards-aligned challenges. What’s
K - 5th
Engineering, Geometry
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