5th Grade Programs Engineering Printables

These STEM activities + Read Alouds are perfect for introducing STEM / STEAM and the Engineering Design Process to your students for Back to School at the beginning of the school year, or ANY time of year! Includes digital and printable interactive components, low prep STEM activities with read alouds, and STEM posters.8 STEM Activities + supplemental read alouds are designed to encourage students to think like inventors, promoting collaboration and creative, “outside the box” thinking. Each min

K - 5th

Engineering, Science

Also included in: STEM Activities BUNDLE: Back to School, Classroom Management, Teacher Planner

The Wild Robot Activities STEM Challenges Novel Study Projects Science Math

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Get ready for STEM activities with The Wild Robot by Peter Brown! In this set of challenges, students follow the adventures of Roz the robot on an island where she must adapt in order to survive. Along the way, Roz encounters many challenges which she must overcome. Your students will overcome the challenges right alongside Roz as they complete the STEM challenges that go along with this engaging read aloud. ✅ What You'll Get ✅ 3 Main STEM ChallengesCamouflage STEM Activity ChallengeShelter

3rd - 6th

Balanced Literacy, Engineering

NGSS

3-5-ETS1-3

, 3-5-ETS1-1

, 3-5-ETS1-2

Also included in: Second Grade STEM Homeschooling Curriculum Bundle STEM Activities and Challenges

Winter STEM Activities Challenges Paper Snowflakes Engineering Science of Snow

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BEST SELLER! Looking for an activity for back to school after winter break? This winter STEM activity has three main paper engineering challenges, plus warm up activities and multiple bonus challenges. Explore symmetry with Winter STEM Snowflake Challenges while engaging students with hands-on design inspired by the beauty of snowflakes! This is the perfect tie-in to the book Snowflake Bentley (about Wilson Bentley). Reinforce geometry and engineering skills while sneaking in some fine motor

3rd - 8th

Engineering

CCSS, NGSS

4.G.A.3

, MS-ETS1-2

, 3-5-ETS1-3

Also included in: STEM Activities Challenges Spring Engineering Design Process Science Gifted

Back to School STEM Activities First Day of School Team Building Icebreakers

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Team building activities and ice breakers are the perfect first day of school STEM activities for elementary (including a fun cup stacking challenge )! Not only will your students instantly engage in these hands-on challenges, they will begin to build your classroom community. Your students will need to work in teams throughout the year, and the best way to set the foundation for that is with fun, engaging, and brain-stretching STEM challenges. What You'll Get ✅ This resource includes ice brea

2nd - 7th

Engineering

NGSS

3-5-ETS1-3

, 3-5-ETS1-1

, 3-5-ETS1-2

Also included in: STEM Curriculum 3rd Grade Activities STEM Task Cards Engineering Design Process

STEM Activities + Read Alouds GROWING BUNDLE - Picture Books & STEM Challenges

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This discounted GROWING BUNDLE currently includes 51 Simple STEM Activities and Math Activities to supplement engaging read alouds! Each low prep STEM lesson is designed to encourage students to think like inventors, promoting collaboration and creative, “outside the box” thinking.Each mini-lesson pairs a read aloud or picture book with a low prep STEM / STEAM / Maker or Math Activity, either for students to complete independently, with partners, or with a small group.FALL EDITION (5 Books): A

K - 5th

Engineering, General Science, Geometry

STEM Activities + Read Alouds - Volume 2 - STEM Picture Books, Makerspace

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These 5 Simple STEM activities supplement engaging read alouds and are designed to encourage students to think like inventors, promoting collaboration and creative, “outside the box” thinking.Each mini-lesson pairs a read aloud with a low prep STEM / STEAM / Maker Activity, either for students to complete independently or with a small group.INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:5 Read Alouds + STEM / Maker Activities:Why Not? – “Mountain Mover” ActivityGoing Places – “Fold, Roll, Fly!” ActivityBeautiful Oops –

1st - 5th

Engineering, Science, Visual Arts

Also included in: STEM Activities + Read Alouds GROWING BUNDLE - Picture Books & STEM Challenges

STEM Challenges for use with LEGO® or Building Blocks:120 Task Cards/Journal

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Tales and Teacherisms

Hands-on activities with building blocks challenges for the win! Engage and motivate kids on the daily basis! Use for morning tubs, recess bins, STEAM/STEM time, and at-home or distance learning! Your students will be begging for more! Enjoy 120 engaging and motivating building blocks STEAM/STEM challenge task cards that promote critical thinking skills! There are 120 exciting challenges, each on their own card, in black and white for easy printing. Pick and choose the challenges you and your st

2nd - 5th

Engineering, Robotics

Also included in: STEM Challenges! 25 STEM Product BUNDLE for use with LEGO® or Building Bricks

Fairy Tale STEM Mega Bundle

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GATER Educator - Kris Prince

Do your students love STEM and fairy tales? This collection is for you! This pack includes 10 building and engineering projects based on a fairy tale themed problems. Students will build a parachute to help Jack escape the giant and construct a toothpick house for the Three Little Pigs. Eight other exciting and creative tasks! Pictures included! Great for use in a STEM or gifted classroom. For each activity, students will build or create a structure using everyday household or classroom items

3rd - 5th

Engineering, Science

Rube Goldberg Project Based Learning Engineering Design & Critical Thinking

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Bring creativity, logic, and engineering together with this Rube Goldberg Project-Based Learning Challenge for grades 4–6! Students will dive into the fascinating world of Rube Goldberg, an inventor and cartoonist famous for his comically complicated machines that perform simple tasks. This engaging 2+ hour activity encourages students to think outside the box, analyze inventions, and design their own Rube Goldberg machine inside a head. Perfect for independent work, whole-class learning, ce

4th - 6th

Close Reading, Engineering, Science

CCSS, NGSS

RI.4.3

, RI.5.3

, RI.6.3

Also included in: Rube Goldberg Machine Energy Transfer Activity Science Function Machines BUNDLE

How to Catch an Elf - Christmas STEAM STEM - Build an Elf Trap

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What's Kraken

This package includes directions, goals/targets, planning page and material list for the Build an Elf Trap STEAM lesson. The lesson connects to the story "How to Catch an Elf"If you are interested in the editable word version for $4.99 visit the following link: Build an Elf Trap *Editable Word Document* $4.99If you liked this STEM challenge, you may be interested our Christmas bundle, or some of our other Holiday lessons! Christmas 4 Lesson STEM Bundle a $8.00 Value for only $5.99 - Includes th

K - 6th

Engineering

Also included in: Christmas STEAM STEM Bundle

Thanksgiving STEM: Build a Table

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Thanksgiving Table is a STEM building and engineering projects with a Thanksgiving theme. Students will construct a table using only paper and tape. This activity is designed to encourage critical thinking and scientific reasoning skills, as well as, problem solving and teamwork. Want STEM for more holidays and seasons? This product is also part of ☞ ☞ ☞ ☞ Seasonal STEM Megabundle! ☜ ☜ ☜ ☜ Great for use in a STEM or gifted classroom! It can be completed in one class period of an hour or les

3rd - 5th

Engineering

Also included in: Seasonal STEM Megabundle!

Fairy Tale STEM {Three Little Pigs} Build a Toothpick House

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This is a STEM engineering projects based on The Three Little Pigs. Students will construct a toothpick house for the little pigs. This activity is designed to encourage critical thinking and scientific reasoning skills, as well as, problem solving and teamwork. Included: -Student recording sheets (four options) -grading rubric -parent letter -extension menu -detailed notes to teacher Additional materials that you will need: toothpicks (make sure you get the FLAT kind not the round ones!) gr

3rd - 5th

Engineering, English Language Arts

Also included in: STEM Challenge Bundle (Fairy Tale, Nursery Rhymes, Seasonal STEM)

Rube Goldberg STEM Challenge: Forces, Motion & Energy Transfer 3rd-6th

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Lodge's Learning

Rube Goldberg chain reaction project is the perfect project-based STEM challenge for grades 3rd-8th! Here’s everything you need to facilitate a Rube Goldberg Chain Reaction Machine aligned with Forces & Motion and Energy Transfer STEM (NGSS) for 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade! Perfect for Project-Based Learning!This is one of those projects that they will remember forever. This resource is included in the Complete Rube Goldberg Project Bundle! Save $$ and get the project & awards together! Th

2nd - 6th

Engineering, Science

NGSS

4-LS1-1

, 3-LS4-3

, 2-LS4-1

Also included in: Depth & Complexity Gifted and Talented/GT Frames, Posters, Icons, Logic Puzzles

Candy Corn Science Experiment Scientific Method STEM Activities Challenges

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This is a bundle of a candy corn science experiment to dissolve candy corn plus 2 STEM activities: candy corn tower challenge and catapult optimization activity. Candy Corn ScienceWhich liquids will dissolve candy corn? Try it and find out! This science experiment has been provided with differentiated and editable options so that you can use the experiment that works best for your students. There are two ways to do this experiment: find out which liquids will dissolve candy corn, or which dis

1st - 5th

Engineering, Science

STEM Activities + Read Alouds - Volume 3 - STEM Picture Books, Makerspace

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These 5 Simple STEM activities supplement engaging read alouds and are designed to encourage students to think like inventors, promoting collaboration and creative, “outside the box” thinking.Each mini-lesson pairs a read aloud or picture book with a low prep STEM / STEAM / Maker Activity, either for students to complete independently or with a small group.INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:5 Read Alouds + STEM / Maker Activities:Billie Jean Peet, Athlete – “Basketball Beats” ActivityNot a Stick – “Stick St

1st - 5th

Engineering, Science, Visual Arts

Also included in: STEM Activities + Read Alouds GROWING BUNDLE - Picture Books & STEM Challenges

Types of Bridges (Info, Photographs & Control Chart) - Civil Engineering

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Montessori Print Shop

Teaching about various Types of Bridges enhances understanding of engineering principles, spatial reasoning, and problem-solving skills, connecting abstract concepts to real-world applications. Identify, sort, and classify 6 types of bridges. Then, use the control chart to check the classifications. This set includes the following types of bridges: beam, truss, suspension, arch, cable-stayed, and cantilever. Includes: 6 information cards18 photo cards (3 per bridge type)1 control chartPhoto ca

3rd - 6th

Engineering, General Science

Depth & Complexity Gifted and Talented/GT Frames, Posters, Icons, Logic Puzzles

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Lodge's Learning

Want to bring Depth and Complexity into your 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade Gifted and Talented (GT) classroom without the overwhelm? This all-in-one GATE/GT/TAG bundle gives you everything you need to infuse critical thinking, creativity, and higher-order thinking into grades 3–6 — with no extra prep! Designed for teachers who want to implement the Depth & Complexity framework with ease, this comprehensive bundle of GATE-aligned resources supports general education, gifted learners, and high-ac

3rd - 6th

Engineering, Other (ELA), Other (Math)

March Madness - Basketball - STEAM STEM

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What's Kraken

This package includes directions, goals/targets, planning page and material list for the build a basketball hoop STEAM lesson. The lesson connects to the story "Who Invented Basketball?" Perfect for March Madness! We used these Basketball Ping Pong Balls from AmazonFollow us on Social Media to stay updated! Teachers Pay TeachersFacebookTwitter

K - 6th

Engineering, Other (Social Studies)

STEM Engineering Challenge Bundle {10 Nursery Rhyme Challenges Grades 3-5}

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Who says nursery rhymes are just for little kids?! This is a collection of 10 STEM engineering challenges based on the nursery rhymes we all know and love. They are designed for your upper elementary students! Included challenges: -A House for the Little Old Woman -Hey Diddle Diddle Search Platform -Hickory Dickory Pendulum -Humpty Dumpty Egg Drop -Jack and Jill Bucket Holder -Jack Be Nimble Catapult -Little Bo Peep Search Helicopter -Little Miss Muffet Spider Trap -Mary Mary Quite Contrary Wa

3rd - 5th

Engineering, Science

Boat STEM Activity Low Prep End of the Year STEM Challenge Buoyancy Field Day

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This STEM activity is PERFECT for the end of the year! Are you looking for a highly engaging but low-prep STEM activity that can be used with ANY grade? This is one of the best challenges to try. Students will be introduced to important science and math concepts like buoyancy and volume, while trying to craft a boat that floats! I love using this at the end of the school year but it can be used at any time. ✅ What You'll Get ✅ Challenge PosterDescription and teacher notesPhoto examples5 "Talk L

2nd - 8th

Engineering

NGSS

K-2-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-3

, MS-ETS1-2

Also included in: STEM Activities Challenges Spring Engineering Design Process Science Gifted

Fairy Tale STEM (Billy Goats Gruff) Build a Raft

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