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Engineering Design Process Worksheets STEM Activities Career Exploration Project
#SizzlingSTEM STEM without the Engineering Design Process is like making a pizza without the crust. STEM challenges *need* a solid foundation to provide the best learning experience and growth opportunities for your students. The EDP is the foundational process that should be guiding ALL your STEM activities. If you are new to teaching STEM or the engineering design process, this resource has everything you need to understand the EDP and how to implement it with your students. If you a seasoned
2nd - 12th
Engineering
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+4
Rocket WebQuest: Interactive Research Adventure into the Science of Rockets
Launch your students into the world of rockets, space exploration, and aerospace engineering with this Rocket WebQuest. This is a fun and engaging digital research activity that’s perfect for upper elementary, middle school, or early high school STEM classes. Students will explore trusted online resources to answer guided questions tied to real-world rocket science and space history. What’s Included: Ready-to-use Rocket WebQuest Worksheet (editable Google Doc) Guided research questions coverin
4th - 12th, Higher Education
Basic Principles, Engineering, Physics
Engineering Career Guide -- Classroom license
Introduce kids to the wide world of engineering!Show kids how engineering will help them make a difference in the world! With our 52-page magazine-style publication, they’ll learn that:Engineering is a great career option. We highlight all the cool things engineers do to make the world a better, safer, and more fun place.Engineering is the driving force behind new green technologies to combat climate change.Engineering can offer meaningful work at a good salary and many options for graduates. In
7th - 12th, Higher Education
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Environment
Tinkercad 3D Printing Projects Bundle | 6 Beginner STEM Activities | Grades 5-9
Save 20% with this 6-project Tinkercad 3D printing bundle! Includes: Key Holder, Name Keychain, Pencil Topper, Desk Nameplate, Planter with Drainage Tray, and Custom Phone Stand. Each project includes teacher guides, rubrics, worksheets, and step-by-step instructions. Perfect for grades 5–9 STEM, makerspaces, and technology classes. What's Included in This Bundle:1. Key Holder / Hook Rack (2-day project)Design an animal-shaped key holderLearn design constraints (wall thickness, screw hole size)S
5th - 9th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Visual Arts
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
Rover X – Classroom-Ready 3D Printable Rover Chassis (STL Pack for Educators)
🚗 Rover X Digital Fabrication Pack: A Classroom-Ready 3D Printable Rover Chassis for STEM & Engineering TeachersThis resource is designed for educators who want to use 3D printing as part of a structured engineering experience, not as a one-off maker activity. The Rover X Digital Fabrication Pack provides teachers with a classroom-tested, 3D-printable rover chassis system that integrates seamlessly with Arduino and robotics instruction. This is not just a set of STL files. It is a digital
7th - 12th
Engineering, Instructional Technology, Robotics
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
Rube Goldberg Machine STEM Project | Engineering Design Process Challenge
Rube Goldberg Engineering Project | Full STEM Design ChallengeBring hands-on engineering, creativity, and problem solving into your classroom with this complete Rube Goldberg Engineering Project! In this engaging multi-week STEM challenge, students design, prototype, build, test, and refine a multi-step Rube Goldberg machine that completes a simple task through a complex chain reaction. Students apply the engineering design process, collaborate with teammates, document their work, and present th
7th - 12th
Engineering, Physics, Robotics
ARCHITECTURE PROJECT BUNDLE Choice Board Independent Project PBL Genius Hour
30% OFF WITH THE BUNDLE...This easy-to-follow, NO PREP, FULLY-EDITABLE resource gives you everything you need to provide your students with an ARCHITECTURE INDEPENDENT PROJECT CHOICE BOARD! Students can complete projects using the provided Choice Board, or you can separate the activities so that you have 4 architecture/engineering units with this resource! Simply print out or post the Student Directions, Student Answer Sheets, and Student Tracker and GO! Students will follow the Design Process/
4th - 12th
Engineering
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.4
+17
Civil Engineering & Architecture Terms Worksheets,Puzzles,Wordsearch,Crosswords
The "Civil Engineering & Architecture Terminology" worksheets feature interactive word scrambles, word searches, and crosswords focused on essential terms in these fields. These engaging activities aim to strengthen comprehension and reinforce industry-specific vocabulary. Designed for students interested in civil engineering and architecture, these puzzles foster critical thinking and deeper understanding. Suitable for both classroom use and individual study, they offer an enjoyable wa
8th - 11th
Engineering
Five ThinkForge Desktop Engineering Challenges Volume 3 - Energy/Motion (MS/HS)
ThinkForge™ Desktop Engineering Challenges are low-prep, classroom-ready engineering design challenges that engage students in hands-on problem solving using common materials and minimal space. Each challenge guides students through the engineering design process as they analyze a real-world problem, design and build a solution, test and redesign, and communicate results. Perfect for STEM, science, and physics classrooms (grades 6–12), these desktop-friendly challenges build critical thinking, c
6th - 12th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Physics
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
+3
DIY Christmas Lights Hands-on STEM Electrical Engineering Circuit Project
Engage students with this DIY Christmas Lights Circuit STEM project! Hands-on activity teaching electrical circuits, creativity, and problem-solving. Perfect for middle and high school science classes. Bring the magic of the holidays to your classroom with this engaging DIY Christmas Lights Circuit STEM Project! Perfect for middle and high school students, this hands-on activity introduces the basics of electrical circuits while fostering creativity and critical thinking. Students will design
6th - 12th
Engineering
CCSS, NGSS
6.EE.B.5
, 7.RP.A.2
, HSF-IF.B.6
+3
Engineering Warm-ups Bundle | STEM Warm ups | Real World Design Prompts 6-9
Bring real-world problem-solving into your classroom with this All-Inclusive Bundle! 90+ Engineering Bell Ringers! Designed for grades 5-8, these daily warm-ups engage students in applying design thinking to authentic science-based challenges—without needing extra materials. Each bell ringer prompt asks students to: ✅ Tackle a real-world science or engineering problem ✅ Complete design-thinking tasks like analyzing products, designing tests, creating specs, or planning research ✅ Practice cr
5th - 8th
Engineering
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
+1
Architecture Examples: Ancient, Modern, and Famous Structures around the World
This product is to aid in teaching about architecture. Each card is ready to print and contains the name of the structure and a photo example. Two cards contain famous architects: Frank Lloyd Wright and Michelangelo. One card defines architecture. I used these during my architecture unit to display the various types of structures involved in architecture including, Brooklyn Bridge, Mesa Verde, Big Ben, Pyramids at Giza, Empire State Building, a house, Taj Mahal, and many more. The various types
3rd - 9th
Engineering
Career Clusters Posters and Anchor Charts Pathways Career Exploration BTS
Career Clusters Decor Posters and Anchor Charts: Bring career exploration to life with this Career Clusters Posters and Anchor Charts set, designed to make the new 14 National Career Clusters clear, engaging, and easy to understand for students! Perfect for middle school, high school, or career readiness programs, these posters showcase each career cluster with a student-friendly description and career photograph, along with anchor charts with detailed sub-cluster breakdowns to support deeper l
5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Science
Artemis Re-Entry: NASA’s Most Dangerous 20 Minutes | Digital Mini-Lesson
Artemis Re-Entry: NASA’s Most Dangerous 20 Minutes | Digital Mini-LessonGo beyond the textbook with this two-part space exploration experience! This resource includes a targeted lesson on the critical physics of re-entry, plus a bonus full NASA coverage video of the Artemis II Re-Entry (4/10/26) mission to watch after the assignment is complete.Prepare your students for the future of space exploration! This no-prep digital mini-lesson takes students inside the high-stakes final minutes of the A
4th - 12th, Higher Education
Astronomy, Engineering, Physics
NGSS
HS-PS3-2
, MS-PS2-2
, HS-PS2-1
Onshape 3D Printing & CAD Project: Personalized Name Keychains
Bring CAD and 3D printing to life with a high-engagement, beginner-friendly project!In this 3-day unit, students will use OnShape (free, cloud-based CAD) to design a custom 3D-printable keychain featuring their own name. This project walks them through the entire engineering design process—from sketching ideas on paper to exporting an STL file for printing. Whether you’re introducing parametric modeling for the first time or need a plug-and-play STEM activity, this resource has everything you n
6th - 10th
Basic Principles, Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
NGSS
HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, HS-ETS1-4
3D Printing Desk Nameplate – STEM/STEAM Tinkercad Project
Bring 3D design to life with this ready-to-use Desk Nameplate Project for Tinkercad! Perfect for introducing additive manufacturing, CAD fundamentals, and real-world design constraints, this engaging 2–3 day lesson guides students through sketching, digital modeling, peer review, and reflection. Students will design a triangular standing nameplate with engraved or raised text, learning professional design rules while expressing personal identity. Whether your class is new to 3D printing or
5th - 9th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Visual Arts
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
3D Printing Lesson: Planter with Drainage Tray – Tinkercad STEM/STEAM Project
Engage your students in functional 3D design with this ready-to-use lesson plan for creating a planter with a drainage tray in Tinkercad. This project teaches real-world design constraints, additive manufacturing concepts, and problem-solving—all while letting students personalize a useful object. Perfect for beginning and intermediate Tinkercad users, this resource walks students through the entire design process: from sketching and planning to digital modeling, peer review, exporting, and r
5th - 9th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Visual Arts
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
Gifted and Talented STEM Challenges | Logic Puzzles for Early Finishers (GATE)
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 whatto 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 supplies and glue sticks, these engineering challenge
3rd - 8th
Engineering, General Science
Also included in: STEM & Critical Thinking BUNDLE | Think Like an Inventor | STEM | GATE
Lofted Vase Project in Onshape: Complete CAD Lesson with Teacher Resources
This is a beginner-friendly CAD project where students design, loft, and shell a geometric vase using Onshape. It includes a step-by-step project guide, a comprehensive teacher’s guide with instructional support and built-in formative checks, a student quiz with answer key, a direct link to the Onshape file, and more. The project is designed to mirror how professional designers think: students learn to define geometry with constraints, structure their design using offset planes, and generate for
6th - 12th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Robotics
AUTOMATE IT | SPIKE™ Prime Robotics & Coding Interactive Notebook
🚨 PERFECT FOR THE END OF THE YEAR WHEN STUDENTS NEED HANDS-ON, HIGH-ENGAGEMENT STEM ACTIVITIES THAT STILL KEEP THEM LEARNING! 🚨 Transform your robotics classroom into a hub of industrial innovation with this interactive blackline master companion activity designed to accompany the online “Automate It” robotics lesson! Students will identify manual inefficiencies, brainstorm prototypes, and program a LEGO® SPIKE™ Prime robot to perform fully autonomous, sensor-driven tasks while recording th
5th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Robotics
KEEP IT SAFE | SPIKE™ Prime Robotics & Coding Interactive Notebook
🚨 THE PERFECT END-OF-YEAR STEM ACTIVITY TO KEEP STUDENTS ENGAGED, COLLABORATING, AND PROBLEM-SOLVING AFTER TESTING SEASON! 🚨 Challenge students to think like real robotics engineers with this interactive blackline master companion activity designed to accompany the online “Keep It Safe” LEGO® SPIKE™ Prime lesson! Students will build, test, and program a functional safe-deposit box while documenting their logic, sensor data observations, and security algorithms directly into their engineering n
5th - 9th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Robotics
OUT OF ORDER | SPIKE™ Prime Robotics & Coding Interactive Notebook
🚨 THE PERFECT END-OF-YEAR STEM ACTIVITY TO KEEP STUDENTS ENGAGED, COLLABORATING, AND PROBLEM-SOLVING AFTER TESTING SEASON! 🚨 Challenge students to think like real robotics engineers with this interactive blackline master companion activity designed to accompany the online “Out of Order” LEGO® SPIKE™ Prime lesson! Students will build, test, debug, analyze, and improve a robotic delivery cart while documenting their thinking, troubleshooting strategies, and programming observations directly into
5th - 9th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Robotics
Marble Run Mania Roller Coaster STEM Challenge
Engage your students in a hands-on STEM challenge that brings Newton’s Laws of Motion to life! In Marble Run Mania, student pairs will design, plan, and build a marble run with one goal: achieving the longest travel time possible while working within a set of engineering constraints. What’s Included:Teacher Guide with pacing suggestions, key constraints, and differentiation strategiesNewton’s Laws Introduction Worksheet (Student & Teacher Edition)“Your Mission” Criteria Cards outlining rules a
6th - 9th
Engineering, Physical Science, Physics
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
+1
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