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Engineering Design Process Worksheet Orgranizer ⚙️ FREE Sound STEM Challenge ⚙️
This Engineering Design Process graphic organizer is one of my most loved resources! If you have looked online for an EDP graphic organizer, you've probably seen this one pop up. It's been used and shared by thousands of teachers all over the world! In this STEM sampler pack you can try out a free STEM challenge or STEM sticks. What You'll GetA sound-based voice muffler STEM challenge with corresponding vocabulary cards so you and your students can "talk like an engineer"Engineering design proce
1st - 6th
Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
FREE Minecraft STEM Challenge Team Engineering Activity Hands-On Grades 4–7
Supercharge your students’ love of Minecraft with this FREE hands-on STEM challenge! This creative team-engineering activity gives students a high-interest building task using simple materials while strengthening collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Perfect for STEM blocks, Fun Friday, enrichment, GATE pull-outs, or early finishers, this printable challenge is classroom-tested and student-approved. This FREE Minecraft STEM Challenge is part of GATER Educator’s Outta
4th - 7th
Engineering, Informational Text
CCSS, NGSS
SL.4.1
, SL.4.1a
, SL.4.1b
+8
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Quick Build STEM Activities Freebie
Quick Build STEM Activities are the perfect addition to any classroom. Teachers who are limited on time will love using these simple STEM activities in centers, makerspaces, choice boards and more! A quick build in STEM is like a quick write in ELA: Students will not go all the way through the engineering design process; instead, they will choose a challenge and quickly “draft” a design to build. The focus of these activities is primarily on the build. Reflection questions are also provided for
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Math
Also included in: 9 QUICK BUILD STEM ACTIVITIES for Sub Plans, Centers & Early Finishers
100 Pieces STEM Station Challenge - 100 Days of School STEM Activities FREE
100 Pieces STEM Stations work great for 100 Days of School or any time of year! Stem Station activities use a variety of items that you already have on hand. Includes a 100% TEXT Editable Google Slides presentation to introduce students to the activity and rules. Simply edit the presentation to indicate the materials students will use, the station rules, and time allowed per station. Also includes EDITABLE STEM Stations Recording sheets. Versatile for so MANY GRADE LEVELS because you can change
K - 8th
Engineering, Math, Science
FREE Digestive System STEM Challenge Stomach Body Parts Engineering Activity PBL
Looking for a high-engagement STEM Challenge FREEBIE that gets students thinking creatively, collaborating, and having a blast? This hands-on GUTSY Challenge is pulled straight from GATER Educator’s popular Outta the Box Classroom Competition – GUTSY Edition, and it gives your students a fast, memorable introduction to what competitive STEM can look like in your classroom. This free resource includes one of the most-loved warm-up tasks from the GUTSY Edition: ✔ a mini-lesson on being guts
4th - 7th
Anatomy, Close Reading, Engineering
STEM Bell Ringers Freebie Activities - One Week
STEM Problems -- Your transition into STEM class feels chaotic & you need 5 minutes to get prepared WITHOUT wasting valuable instructional minutes. You need STEM sub plans & centers that require no materials & are low prep / no prep. Your students struggle with creativity, critical thinking & curiosity -- maybe even with STEM activities in general STEM Solutions -- The activities inside this bundle can be done in ~5 minutes each day as bell ringers, or you can combine an entire week
3rd - 6th
Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Maker Space Letters and Labels Freebie
Looking to start a Makerspace in your classroom? Not quite sure where to start? Download this freebie for what you need to get a makerspace started in your classroom! This freebie includes: -Directions -pictures -Makerspace Letters -bin labels -ideas and more! If you like this pack...check out Maker Space Fishing Day Task Card PackMaker Space Super Hero Task Card PackDon't forget to check out my Makerspace letters and labels! Also, check out my blog at: http://scienceschoolyard.blogspot.com/ fo
1st - 6th
Engineering, General Science, Science
FREE 3D Printing Rules Poster | Classroom Management for 3D Printers
Set clear expectations and keep your 3D printer area running smoothly with this student-friendly rules poster. Perfect for introducing routines and reducing repeated reminders. Free 3D Printing Rules Poster Make your 3D printer area organized, safe, and easy to manage. This student-friendly poster helps establish clear expectations so students understand how to use the 3D printer responsibly and independently. What’s Included:✔ 1 printable 3D Printing Rules Poster ✔ Clean, easy-to-read layout
2nd - 9th
Engineering, General Science, Instructional Technology
FREE Sample | STEM & Critical Thinking | Think Like an Inventor | GATE
FREE Sample of the 'Think like an Inventor' Workbook Are your students tired of the same old STEM building challenges? Do you need a zero-prepactivity that actually teaches them howto think, not just what to build? Welcome to the "Think Like an Inventor" Series!This comprehensive bundle uses TRIZ(The Theory of Inventive Problem Solving)—the exact same innovation framework used by engineers at NASA, Samsung, and Boeing—adapted perfectly for middle-grade students (Ages 8-14). Instead of messy
3rd - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering
STEM Challenge Card: Spaghetti Skyscraper (Free Sample)
This free card is a sample from the 20-card STEM Challenge Card set by The Maker Classroom. Students use 20 sticks of dry spaghetti, one marshmallow, tape, and string to build the tallest freestanding tower they can in 18 minutes, with the marshmallow on top. It sounds simple, but it isn't. This download includes one challenge card front and one teacher notes page with materials list, time, group size, learning objectives, and a classroom-tested teacher tip. Recommended for grades 4–8. Works wel
4th - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Other (Science)
FREE Maker Mat - An Engineering Design Challenge Tool for STEAM Activities
The Maker Mat is a fan favorite resource my K-8 teaching teams love no matter what state I teach in. I created the mat almost 10 years ago and have been tweaking and using it ever since in every distinct classroom I enter! Classrooms as young as K and as old as 8th grade love this guiding template as it allows students to work independently through the engineering design process no matter what the design challenge is. It anchors learners as they organize their ideas, plan, and reflect on their
K - 8th
Engineering, Other (Arts)
FREE Invisible Ink Chemistry Lesson | STEM-Gifted-Grades 2-8 | Cipher Lab
Free chemistry investigation for STEM, gifted, and mixed-ability classrooms (grades 2-8). Teach invisible ink with real acid chemistry (pH). CER scaffolds, differentiation, workbook pages. THE CIPHER LAB FREE SAMPLER Invisible Ink & Acid Chemistry — Investigation 1 Try Velvet Rigor before you buy. This free 12-page Sampler contains one complete investigation from The Cipher Lab Bundle — ready to teach Monday morning. WHAT'S INSIDE THIS FREE SAMPLER: ✓ Complete teacher script for Investigation 1
3rd - 6th
Chemistry, Engineering, Physical Science
CCSS, NGSS
W.2.1
, W.4.1
, W.6.1
+6
Free Foil Boats | Middle School STEM Challenge | Inquiry based learning activity
Students take on the role of engineers as they design and build a boat using aluminum foil to hold the greatest possible load without sinking. Through testing and redesign, they explore buoyancy, weight distribution, and the relationship between shape and performance. This quick, hands-on challenge encourages teamwork, data collection, and iterative thinking while making abstract science concepts visible and tangible. Perfect for introducing forces, properties of matter, or the engineering d
6th - 8th
Engineering
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
+1
Free Arduino Starter Activity | Blinking LED Lesson + Student Worksheet | STEM
Free Arduino Starter Activity – Blinking LED Lesson + Student WorksheetIntroduce your students to Arduino programming and physical computing with this simple and engaging beginner STEM activity. In this lesson, students build a basic circuit and upload their first Arduino program to make an LED blink. This activity is perfect for introducing coding, electronics, and engineering concepts in middle school STEM classrooms. Students will learn how software interacts with hardware while developing
5th - 9th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Robotics
Free Upper Elementary Enrichment Planning Guide: 4 Weeks Science Focus
4 Weeks of Science (Weather & Climate) and Engineering Enrichment—Made Simple! Kick off the month of March with confidence using this FREE Enrichment Planning Guide for grades 3–5. It’s designed to help upper elementary teachers map out four weeks of meaningful, low-prep enrichment activities that spark curiosity and critical thinking from day one. 🌟Want all the resources in this Planning Guide? Grab the monthly bundle 50% off HERE!Inside, you’ll get: Planning Templates – Organize your enri
3rd - 6th
Earth Sciences, Engineering
Free Upper Elementary Enrichment Planning Guide: 4 Weeks Engineering Focus
Plan 4 Weeks of STEM and Engineering Enrichment—Made Simple! Kick off the month of February with confidence using this FREE Enrichment Planning Guide for grades 3–5. It’s designed to help upper elementary teachers map out four weeks of meaningful, low-prep enrichment activities that spark curiosity and critical thinking from day one. 🌟Want all the resources in this Planning Guide? Grab the monthly bundle 50% off HERE!Inside, you’ll get: Planning Templates – Organize your enrichment lessons
3rd - 6th
Creative Writing, Engineering, Writing
Free Upper Elementary Enrichment Planning Guide: 4 Week Reading/ELAFocus
Plan 4 Weeks of Reading and ELA Enrichment—Made Simple! Kick off the month of October with confidence using this FREE Enrichment Planning Guide for grades 3–5. It’s designed to help upper elementary teachers map out four weeks of meaningful, low-prep enrichment activities that spark curiosity and critical thinking from day one. Inside, you’ll get: Planning Templates – Organize your enrichment lessons with ease Suggested Weekly Focus Areas – Keep activities purposeful and varied Activity Ideas
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Reading, Reading Strategies
Natural Disaster STEAM Bundle! *Six Free Design Challenges*
Take a deep dive into natural disasters through six, free STEAM challenges! Students must generate solutions to reduce the impact of catastrophic events on Earth. Each lesson contains the following: • Lesson Plan • Editable Slideshow • Student Printables • Modified Activity • Extension Exercises We hope this resource will help support your students in their learning process. Included lessons: • STEAM Challenge: Design a Blizzard-Resistant Snow Plow• STEAM Challenge: Design a Hail-Resistant
3rd - 9th
Earth Sciences, Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
+1
Free Upper Elementary Enrichment Planning Guide: 4 Weeks Writing Focus
Plan 4 Weeks of ELA and Writing Enrichment—Made Simple! Kick off the month of January with confidence using this FREE Enrichment Planning Guide for grades 3–5. It’s designed to help upper elementary teachers map out four weeks of meaningful, low-prep enrichment activities that spark curiosity and critical thinking from day one. Inside, you’ll get: Planning Templates – Organize your enrichment lessons with ease Suggested Weekly Focus Areas – Keep activities purposeful and varied Activity Ideas
3rd - 6th
Creative Writing, Engineering, Writing
Melt a Crayon - STEM Engineering Challenge - Freebie!
Are you looking for a great STEM challenge for the first day or week of school?Can you figure out the best way to melt a crayon out in the Sun using any of the materials provided? Melt a Crayon ChallengeMaterials Needed: (per individual or pair)- foil sheets - paper plate - black construction paper - tape and scissors - crayons STEM Challenges are a way to get your kids thinking and building at the same time! These challenges use minimal materials and can be used as a way to improve your student
2nd - 6th
Engineering
DESIGN CHALLENGE SAMPLER • a Freebie For You!
Design Challenge Sampler is a FREEBIE for you created to teach kids how to think, generate new, creative ideas, and elaborate and build on existing ideas. Each task card is illustrated and designed to stimulate thinking “outside the box.” These projects make great STEM activities for individuals or for use with teams to foster cooperative learning. A Student Evaluation Form is also included. Design Challenge Sampler presents ideas for creative thinking formatted on easy-to-use, 8 ½” x 11” tas
4th - 6th
Engineering
3D - Spatial Development - Deductive Series - Part 2 of 3 - FREE
This affords a vehicle for teachers to use for developing 3D spatial skills - it is part 2 of 3 - Deductive Rectilinear Spatial Development.
As with Part 1, this appears difficult and in the latter cases of the problems, it is a mental puzzle. However, I used to MODEL and work these with my self-contained 5th grade class, and they can do it - highly recommend using interlocking 2 cm cube blocks with the mat - manipulative - so the kiddos can mentally visualize the process.
There are recommend
4th - 12th
Engineering, Geometry
3D - Spatial Development - Inductive Series - Part 1 of 3 - FREE
This affords a vehicle for teachers to use for developing 3D spatial skills.
This appears difficult and in the latter cases of the problems, it is a mental puzzle. However, I used to MODEL and work these with my self-contained 5th grade class, and they can do it.
There are recommendations. The teacher must practice until they are extremely adept at the process. I strongly recommend using interlocking cube blocks to build these isometric three (3) Dimensional figures PRIOR to working them ment
4th - 12th, Adult Education
Engineering, Geometry, Other (Math)
Free Sample - Invent a Sport Lesson #1
This is the first lesson in the Invent a Sport Series Bundle.
4th - 7th
Engineering, Physical Education
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