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Introduction to Robotics Middle School STEM and Technology Robot Activities
So you're teaching robotics—now what? This resource will help you start your middle school STEM or technology course by teaching the basics. In these robot activities, students will explore their background knowledge about robots and learn the basic components and characteristics of robots through class discussion and a web quest activity. Get all the Intro to Robotics resources here and SAVE!The lesson begins with students exploring common misconceptions about robots in a human barometer activi
6th - 9th
Engineering, Robotics, Science
Thermal Energy Activities for Conductors and Insulators & STEAM Activities
Looking for an engaging way for your students to solidify and apply their knowledge of thermal energy, heat transfer, insulators, and conductors? Then it’s time for a hot cocoa party! In this exciting physical science STEAM activity, students are tasked with designing and building an insulated cup that will keep hot cocoa warm. The project supports Next Generation Science Standards, including the performance expectations MS-PS3-3 and MS-ETS1-1. Looking for more middle school STEM challenges? G
5th - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Physical Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-PS3-3
+1
PhET Simulation Online Lab: Electric Circuits, Resistors in Series & Parallel
Using this electric circuits PhET guided inquiry lab your students will gain an in depth understanding of the difference between resistors in series circuits and resistors in parallel circuits. I have done these activities with my students many times and they always find them fun and engaging. The best part is that your students won't even know they are learning as they complete the included inquiry-based laboratory assignment sheet. The PhET Circuit Construction Kit: DC simulation can be found
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Engineering, Physical Science, Physics
Also included in: Growing Bundle: PhET Simulation Online Physics Labs
Dream Big: Engineering Our World Movie Worksheets STEM Careers & STEM Sub Plans
Need an easy STEM sub plan? Maybe a movie day incentive? Keep your students engaged and explore engineering and STEM careers by watching Dream Big: Engineering Our World (2017), a documentary created in partnership with the American Society of Civil Engineers! Looking for more engineering movie guides? Grab the bundle and save today! In this amazing documentary, students will meet engineers from a wide variety of backgrounds and specialties. They will discover some of the many marvels of engin
6th - 9th
Engineering, Robotics, Science
3D Printing Activities and Technology Lessons and Technology Activities for STEM
So, you're teaching 3D printing... Now what? These technology activities will help you start your 3D printing unit strong by teaching the basic 3D printer parts and concepts. Your students will explore misconceptions, learn about the history of 3D printers, and identify common printer parts and functions through a class discussion, a webquest, and a puzzle activity. Looking for more 3D printing activities? Grab the bundle here and SAVE!First, you’ll explore your students' prior knowledge and mi
6th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
STEM Project: Bridge Building Challenge | Engineering, Forces & Structures PBL
Design, build, and test different types of bridges with this hands-on Building Bridges STEM project for Grades 5–8. Students explore beam bridges, arch bridges, suspension bridges, forces, tension, compression, and structural stability as they complete an engaging engineering design challenge with NGSS-aligned PBL activities. Students will investigate bridge types, load distribution, support systems, and structural stability while applying the engineering design process. Through planning, bui
5th - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+5
The Wright Brother's First Flight Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT & DIGITAL
This easy to read history passage details the story of Wilbur and Orville Wright's first successful flight of a motor-driven airplane on December 17, 1903 in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. It explains the Wright brothers': background repairing bicycles in Dayton, Ohioexperiments building gliders and studying birds to learn about flighttime spend in Kitty Hawk preparing and testing their planelegacy in North Carolina and how they are honored on NC license plates, the NC quarter, and with a monument
4th - 7th
Engineering, Informational Text, U.S. History
CCSS
RI.4.1
, RI.4.3
, RI.4.10
+4
Also included in: United States History Reading Comprehension Passages GROWING Bundle
Glow Day Science & Maze STEM 4 5 | Chemical Reactions & Light Energy Experiments
Create a memorable experience with glow stick science activities. Explore Light & chemical energy, chemiluminescence, fluorescence, and the speed of a chemical reaction with an engaging inquiry-based unit. Includes three engaging activities: Experiment, Exploration, and a Glowing Marble Maze STEM challenge at a 4th and 5th grade level. Inquiry-based learning at its best and perfect for matter and its interactions, a Glow Day, Halloween science, or an exciting end-of-year STEM challenge. This ha
4th - 7th
Chemistry, Engineering
NGSS
5-PS1-3
, 5-PS1-4
, 3-5-ETS1-3
+2
Engineering Design Process Worksheets and Rubrics (STEM/ STEAM Activity)
Use these 20 Pages of Worksheets and Rubrics to introduce the Engineering Design Process while doing a STEM/ STEAM activity, challenge or project. There is a color and are black & white version copy of the worksheet and rubric to go through each of the process. A great engaging activity for students or a group/ team to go through the design processes of their STEM/ STEAM activity. Use the rubrics to assess students’ performance once they finish their STEM or STEAM focused task. What’s Include
1st - 12th
Engineering, Science
Earth Day STEM Activities & Middle School STEM Renewable Energy Wind Energy Car
Are you looking for an engaging Earth Day STEM activities? Do you want to extend student learning about renewable energy and global warming? This wind-powered car STEM challenge is perfect for your STEM or Science classroom! Looking for more STEM Challenges? Click here to get activities for the whole year and SAVE!First, students will learn about global warming and wind energy as a renewable resource. Then they'll research methods for capturing wind energy. Next, they'll use the engineering de
5th - 8th
Engineering, Environment, General Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 5-ESS3-1
, MS-ETS1-1
Middle School STEM Challenge Roller Coaster Energy & Motion Activity 6-8
⭐ NGSS Aligned STEM Lab | Printable, Digital, & Fully Editable | Updated for 2026Engage your students with this high-interest STEM Engineering activity challenge where they explore gravitational potential energy, kinetic energy, and the laws of motion. In this hands-on lab, students design and build a Marble Roller Coaster using foam pool noodles to achieve three consecutive successful runs. It is the perfect addition to any Middle School Physical Science, Forces and Motion, or Energy unit.
6th - 8th
Engineering, Physical Science, Science
NGSS
MS-PS3-2
, MS-PS2-2
, MS-ETS1-1
+2
Electricity: Ohm's Law & Other Basic Electrical Circuit Math Problems + Solution
Science and math go hand in hand! A set of four “Electricity Shockers” reinforce basic algebra skills while students learn about electrical relationships. Students manipulate the following formulas to solve electrical problems: I=Q/t; V=IR; V=E/Q; P=E/t; and P=IV. Questions become slightly more difficult as they progress. Answers provided at the bottom of each page so students may quickly check if they are on the right track. Complete solutions showing all the mathematical steps involved inc
8th - 11th, Adult Education
Engineering, Physics, Science
CCSS, NGSS
HSA-CED.A.4
, RST.6-8.4
, RST.9-10.4
+5
Middle School STEM Challenge: Hoop Glider Lift & Flight Forces Activity | 6-8
⭐ NGSS Aligned STEM Lab | Printable, Digital, & Fully Editable | Updated for 2026Engage your students with this high-interest STEM Engineering activity challenge where they explore static electricity and electric forces. In this hands-on lab, students use a charged balloon to move a soda can without touching it, investigating how electric forces act at a distance. It is the perfect addition to any Middle School Physical Science or Forces and Interactions unit. Designed specifically for 6th
6th - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Physical Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-PS2-2
, MS-ETS1-1
+2
Middle School STEM Challenge: Foil Boat Buoyancy & Density Activity | 6-8
⭐ NGSS Aligned STEM Lab | Printable, Digital, & Fully Editable | Updated for 2026Engage your students with this high-interest STEM Engineering activity challenge where they explore buoyancy, displacement, and balanced forces. In this hands-on lab, students design and build an Aluminum Foil Boat to test how much weight it can hold before sinking. It is the perfect addition to any Middle School Physical Science, Forces and Motion, or Properties of Matter unit. Designed specifically for 6th g
6th - 8th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-PS2-2
, MS-ETS1-1
+1
Endothermic and Exothermic Reactions and 8th Grade Science Chemical Reactions
Now that your students have the basic concepts of endothermic and exothermic reactions, what should you do next? Imagine helping them solidify and apply their knowledge in an engaging way! In this exciting chemistry STEM challenge, students will demonstrate their understanding of chemical reactions by designing and building a cold pack to help the school nurse.This endothermic and exothermic project is designed for middle school physical science and STEM students. Students should have some bac
6th - 9th
Chemistry, Engineering, Physical Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-1
, MS-PS1-6
Computer Coding Worksheets for Middle School Computer Science and Hour of Code
How can you get your students to move from computer science newbies to confident coders? This computer coding resource will help you teach your students to analyze a task, plan an algorithm, and translate their plan into code. Get all the Intro to Computer Science resources here and SAVE!The lesson starts with unplugged computer coding worksheets. Your students will engage in a fun exploration of writing instructions for a “robot” mouse to solve a simple maze. Then they will practice writing al
5th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Robotics
December STEM with Christmas STEM Activities and Challenges and Close Reading
December STEM and Christmas STEM challenge activities are so much fun. But, finding the time to incorporate design challenges into your curriculum can be difficult. The DECEMBER STEM Design Challenge COLLECTION is part of the STEM with CLOSE READING series. Included you will receive FOUR OF MY BEST SELLING STEM CHALLENGES that will seamlessly allow you to tie together the curriculum by giving you rigorous text dependent questions that go with high interest nonfiction reading passages tha
3rd - 6th
Close Reading, Engineering
Mission To Mars -- PBL Space Exploration and Mars Colony Design
Mission To Mars -- PBL Mars Colony DesignBackground InformationIn Mission To Mars, students propose and design "fully functional" Mars colonies. I designed this project due to the real-world relevance today. Mars exploration is becoming increasingly closer to experiencing human footsteps. This Mars colony design project utilizes various roles and abilities of the students ranging from scientific research to creativity and design. Students are asked to do the following: 1. Brainstorm key vocabula
4th - 12th
Astronomy, Engineering, Science
CCSS, NGSS
SL.9-10.1
, SL.9-10.1b
, SL.9-10.1c
+6
Simple Machines Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage about simple machines explains: how simple machines can be used to make work easierthe function of each of the 6 simple machines - pulley, lever, wheel and axle, inclined plane, wedge, and screwexamples of each type of simple machineThis passage includes 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL and Google Forms. Color and black line illustrations are included to accommodate black and white
4th - 7th
Engineering, Informational Text, Physical Science
CCSS, NGSS
RI.4.4
, RI.4.10
, RI.5.4
+4
Also included in: Holly's Custom Bundle of Science Shorts Reading Passages
Dolphin Tale Movie Guide for STEM and Engineering Design Process Activities
Need an easy sub plan? Maybe a movie day incentive? Keep your students engaged and extend their STEM learning by watching Dolphin Tale (2011)! Looking for more engineering movies? Grab the bundle and save today!This movie follows the true story of Winter, a dolphin who loses her tail and gets saved by a rescue in Florida. Students will see rescue workers, volunteers, and engineers work together and use the engineering design process to create a new tail for Winter. Your students are sure to fall
5th - 8th
Biology, Engineering, General Science
Middle School STEM Challenge: Lava Lamp Density & Reactions Activity | 6-8
⭐ NGSS Aligned STEM Lab | Printable, Digital, & Fully Editable | Updated for 2026Engage your students with this high-interest STEM Engineering activity challenge where they explore density, solubility, and chemical reactions. In this hands-on lab, students build a Homemade Lava Lamp to observe how gas bubbles and liquid properties create movement. It is the perfect addition to any Middle School Physical Science, Chemistry, or Properties of Matter unit. Designed specifically for 6th grade,
6th - 8th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
MS-PS2-2
, MS-PS1-2
Exploring Space and NASA Virtual Field Trip Astronomy Activity Digital Resource
Bring the excitement of space exploration right into your classroom with this interactive digital resource! Perfect for upper elementary and middle school, this virtual field trip takes students on an amazing journey to space and NASA sites through 2 digital choice boards and 10 open-ended writing and discussion slides designed for reflection and comprehension. Topics and Activities include:Training to become an AstronautExploring Newton's Laws of Motion in spaceTour of the International Space S
4th - 7th
Astronomy, Engineering, Science
Forces Acting on Structures STEM Build a Bridge Fun Force & Motion Activities
This Forces Acting on Structures Build a Bridge STEM Challenge is the perfect, week-long, hands-on fun to add to your middle school force and motion science activities! Students learn about different types of bridges and compete to build a newspaper bridge stronger than anyone else's. This ready-to-go lesson has everything from comic-style content to a complete STEM activity. This download includes content, an animated slideshow, a detailed lesson plan, visual instructions, a web quest, follow
5th - 8th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
WRIGHT BROTHERS Biography Informational Texts, Activities PRINT and EASEL
This biography resource about innovators Wilbur and Orville Wright Brothers is designed as a multi-purpose informational reading and writing unit for upper elementary students. This resource would be useful as informational text in an ELA class or for a Social Studies or STEM class. Each of the four texts can be used alone (but in sequence): they could be assigned as the teacher wishes: in class over a couple of days or more, as homework, as independent projects, etc. ---The texts are chro
4th - 6th
Engineering, English Language Arts, Informational Text
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