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Mars Colony STEM Challenge – Delivery System Engineering Design | Grades K–8

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Bring real-world problem solving into your classroom with this high-engagement transport engineering challenge! In this project, students act as engineers tasked with designing and building a delivery system to safely transport a small object across a “danger zone.” This challenge is perfect for units on forces & motion, simple machines, and magnetism and works beautifully as an end-of-unit STEAM project. Designed with flexibility in mind, this resource is now fully supported for grades 3–8

Not Specific

Engineering, For All Subjects, Physics

NGSS

3-5-ETS1-3

, 3-5-ETS1-1

, 3-5-ETS1-2

Also included in: STEM Engineering Mini Challenge Bundle – 14 Quick Activities | Grades K–8

Tallest Tower Challenge 100th Day STEM Challenge Index Card Tower Challenge

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STEM in the Middle

Can your students beat the clock in this tallest tower challenge?This fast-paced STEM challenge encourages students to think like engineers as they plan, build, test, and improve a tower design using simple classroom materials. Whether you're looking for a fun 100th day STEM challenge, an engaging engineering activity, or a low-prep lesson for STEM class, this challenge is sure to get students excited about problem-solving.Students will race against the clock to design the tallest tower they can

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Classroom Community, Engineering, Not Subject Specific