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The Wild Robot Activities STEM Challenges Novel Study Projects Science Math
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
Rube Goldberg Project Based Learning Engineering Design & Critical Thinking
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
+9
Design a Cell Phone Project | STEM, Entrepreneurship, PBL for GATE & Teamwork
Challenge your students to think like designers, innovators, and entrepreneurs with this STEM cell phone design project that blends real world problem solving with creativity and team collaboration. In this project based learning activity, students research, design, and model their own innovative phone, complete with branding, marketing, and a pitch presentation! Whether you're teaching STEAM, GATE, enrichment, or careers, this activity builds valuable life skills like creative problem solving,
5th - 10th, Higher Education
Engineering, For All Subjects
STEM challenge – Gameboy Project with Templates & Visual Guide
Great hands-on unit for students grades 3 – 6. Building Level: Intermediate - Advance Students will put themselves into the perspective of a Gaming Engineer, design, measure, and build their own Game Boy console. This bundle includes 3 lesson plans, colorful flashcards, a Gameboy Classic template, and project instructions with a visual guide. What's Included: 3 Full Lesson Plans with teacher’s notes and background information.Vocabulary flashcardsMaterials ListGame Boy Console Template (
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Measurement, Other (Science)
Maze STEM Challenge STEM Activity with Bricks Engineering Design Process Project
The AMAZING MAZE STEM CHALLENGE! Solving a maze is always a fun task, but creating one requires planning, careful attention to detail, measurement skills, and creativity! In this engaging STEM challenge, students will plan and create a physical maze. This challenge can be as simple or as difficult as you'd like to make it (differentiation ideas are included in the resource), making it an ideal challenge for any STEM class. ✅ What You'll Get ✅ Challenge PosterOverview, description, and teacher
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Measurement
CCSS, NGSS
2.MD.A.1
, MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
+5
Science Fair Project Organizer | Printable 6-Page Student Workbook & Fillable
Guide students through the entire science fair process with confidence. This 6-page Science Fair Project Organizer includes both printable and fillable PDFs, making it easy to plan, organize, and complete projects step-by-step — whether in the classroom or at home. Created by a science educator with 20+ years of experience, this resource saves time, reduces confusion, and helps students focus on real scientific thinking. What’s Included: • 6-page Science Fair Project Organizer • Printable PDF ve
3rd - 10th
Basic Principles, Engineering, General Science
Leprechaun Trap STEM Activity St. Patrick's Day Family Project Engineering Fun
Design a Leprechaun Trap and catch the leprechaun for St. Patrick's Day! Students will use the planning sheet to follow the engineering design process, pick bait to trap the leprechaun, and create a simple (or complicated!) trap while exploring force and motion. This project can be done in small groups (pairs works well) or you may send this home as family project. 🍀 What You'll Get 🍀 Teacher instructions and guided lesson planDifferentiated recording page options that guide students through
1st - 6th
Engineering, Measurement, Physics
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+4
Water Cycle STEM Project |Explore How Water Moves Around Earth |Hands-On Science
💧 Water Cycle STEM Project | Explore How Water Moves Around Earth | Hands-On Science Activity Bring science to life with this engaging Water Cycle STEM Project where students explore how water moves through Earth’s systems while designing and building their own working model! This hands-on activity combines science concepts with the engineering design process, helping students understand the water cycle in a meaningful and interactive way. 🌍 What Students Will Learn Students will: Under
1st - 9th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Environment
Astronomy Project Mars Rover National Space Day Space Week Marshmallow STEM
Looking for a high-engagement STEM challenge your students will actually remember? This hands-on engineering project is perfect for National Space Day, Space Week, or as an astronomy project that blends planetary science with real-world problem-solving. In this Mars Lander Engineering Design Challenge, students take on the role of NASA engineers as they design, build, test, and improve a lander that must safely deliver two astronauts to the surface of Mars. Using simple materials—includin
5th - 8th
Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Engineering
Weather & Climate STEM Project | Explore Weather Patterns & Climate Systems
🌦️ Weather & Climate STEM Project | Explore Weather Patterns & Climate Systems | Hands-On Science Activity Engage your students with this interactive Weather & Climate STEM Project, where they investigate real-world weather conditions and design their own tools to measure and understand atmospheric changes! This resource blends science content with the engineering design process, helping students explore the difference between weather and climate while building meaningful, hands-on connectio
1st - 9th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Environment
Thanksgiving Enrichment Activities - Gifted & Talented ELA, Math & STEM Projects
Are you looking for some engaging fall enrichment activities for your gifted and talented students? Get ready for some Thanksgiving fun! Thanksgiving Word Ladders are perfect for anyone eager to boost their vocabulary while enjoying the fall season. These word ladders are an absolute blast! Think of them as your ladder to word mastery, starting from one word and climbing your way up, changing one letter at a time to reach a related word at the top! Catch a Turkey STEM Challenge is a captivating
3rd - 6th
Engineering, English Language Arts, Math
CCSS, NGSS
3.MD.C.5a
, 3.MD.C.5b
, 3.MD.C.7
+32
Artificial Intelligence Project — Use Problem Solving To Design An AI Model
In this hands-on Artificial Intelligence Design Challenge, students become problem-solvers as they design an AI system to improve something in their classroom or school—such as organization, safety, communication, or accessibility. Students brainstorm real needs, plan how their AI would work, and think through responsible use and ethical choices. This project blends STEM, digital literacy, and communication skills while encouraging creativity and purposeful design. Perfect for technology, STEM,
6th - 9th
Coloring Pages, Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
Treehouse Design STEM Project | Printable STEAM & Makerspace Activity | PBL
Inspire creativity and engineering skills with this Treehouse Design Project!Students will use the design process to brainstorm, plan, and build a treehouse model while practicing measurement, tool use, and problem-solving. Perfect for Makerspace, STEM/STEAM centers, or enrichment projects for Grades 3–8. What’s Included:✅ Student-friendly printable booklet ✅ Step-by-step design process guidance ✅ Research questions to guide learning ✅ Brainstorming + blueprint pages ✅ Build checklist + reflecti
3rd - 8th
Engineering
CCSS, NGSS
3.MD.C.5
, 3.MD.C.5a
, 3.MD.C.6
+7
STEM Projects - Birdhouse STEM Project - Spring STEM Activities
What’s Included in This Teaching Resource?This Birdhouse STEM Project is a printable PDF packet that guides 3rd–5th grade students through designing and building a birdhouse using recyclable materials. It includes a project challenge with a budget constraint ($15), a price list for materials, and sections for sketching designs, explaining final choices, and reflecting on the completed project. Why Teachers Like ItApplies engineering design – Students go from planning and budgeting to building an
3rd - 6th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, General Science
Engineering Design Project: Custom Christmas Ornament (Onshape + 3D Printing)
This Christmas Ornament CAD & 3D Printing Project is designed to give students an engaging, meaningful opportunity to practice real engineering skills in a format that is both fun and academically valuable. By creating a custom ornament in Onshape and preparing it for 3D printing, students apply essential concepts such as dimensioning, constraints, geometric relationships, material considerations, and design-for-manufacture. This project is intentionally open-ended so students at all skill level
7th - 12th
Engineering
Echo in the Desert | STEM Challenge & Animal Adaptations Project for Grades 3-5
Meet Echo — your students' new favorite robot!In this engaging STEM and science challenge, students help Echo survive in the desert by studying animal adaptations and engineering a creative solution using real science knowledge and their imaginations. Students will explore the hot, dry desert biome, observe 3 native animals, and complete a hands-on design challenge to help Echo move, survive, and thrive using physical and behavioral adaptations. Perfect for project-based learning, enrichment, or
3rd - 6th
Biology, Engineering, General Science
NGSS
3-LS4-3
, 3-LS4-2
Also included in: STEM Biome Adaptation Challenges BUNDLE | Echo the Robot | Grades 3-5
Echo in the Arctic | STEM Challenge & Animal Adaptations Project for Grades 3–5
Meet Echo — your students' new favorite robot!In this engaging STEM and science challenge, students help Echo survive in the Arctic by studying animal adaptations and engineering a creative solution using real science knowledge and their imaginations. Students will explore the Arctic biome, observe 3 native animals, and complete a hands-on design challenge to help Echo move, survive, and thrive using physical and behavioral adaptations. Perfect for project-based learning, enrichment, or end-of-u
3rd - 6th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, General Science
NGSS
4-LS1-1
, 3-LS4-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+1
Also included in: STEM Biome Adaptation Challenges BUNDLE | Echo the Robot | Grades 3-5
Echo in the Mountains | STEM Challenge & Animal Adaptations Project
Meet Echo — your students' new favorite robot!In this engaging STEM and science challenge, students help Echo survive in the mountains by studying animal adaptations and engineering a creative solution using real science knowledge and their imaginations. Students will explore the rocky terrain of a mountain biome, observe 3 native animals, and complete a hands-on design challenge to help Echo move, survive, and thrive using physical and behavioral adaptations. Perfect for project-based learning,
3rd - 6th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, General Science
NGSS
4-LS1-1
, 3-LS4-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+1
Also included in: STEM Biome Adaptation Challenges BUNDLE | Echo the Robot | Grades 3-5
Echo in the Savanna | STEM Challenge & Animal Adaptations Project
Meet Echo — your students' new favorite robot!In this engaging STEM and science challenge, students help Echo survive in the savanna by studying animal adaptations and engineering a creative solution using real science knowledge and their imaginations. Students will explore the savanna biome, observe 3 native animals, and complete a hands-on design challenge to help Echo move, survive, and thrive using physical and behavioral adaptations. Perfect for project-based learning, enrichment, or end-of
3rd - 6th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, General Science
NGSS
4-LS1-1
, 3-LS4-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+1
Also included in: STEM Biome Adaptation Challenges BUNDLE | Echo the Robot | Grades 3-5
Echo in the Wetlands | STEM Challenge & Animal Adaptations Project
Meet Echo — your students' new favorite robot!In this engaging STEM and science challenge, students help Echo survive in the wetlands by studying animal adaptations and engineering a creative solution using real science knowledge and their imaginations. Students will explore the wetlands biome, observe 3 native animals, and complete a hands-on design challenge to help Echo move, survive, and thrive using physical and behavioral adaptations. Perfect for project-based learning, enrichment, or end-
3rd - 6th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, General Science
NGSS
4-LS1-1
, 3-LS4-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+1
Also included in: STEM Biome Adaptation Challenges BUNDLE | Echo the Robot | Grades 3-5
Echo in the Rainforest | STEM Challenge & Animal Adaptations Project
Meet Echo — your students' new favorite robot!In this engaging STEM and science challenge, students help Echo survive in the rainforest by studying animal adaptations and engineering a creative solution using real science knowledge and their imaginations. Students will explore the dense rainforest biome, observe 3 native animals, and complete a hands-on design challenge to help Echo move, survive, and thrive using physical and behavioral adaptations. Perfect for project-based learning, enrichmen
3rd - 6th
Biology, Engineering, General Science
NGSS
3-LS4-3
, 3-LS4-2
Also included in: STEM Biome Adaptation Challenges BUNDLE | Echo the Robot | Grades 3-5
STEM / STEAM Engineering Challenge and Project: Improve the School
This STEAM project and challenge has students think about something they want to change or add to their school. They use the guided directions and journal pages to come up with something they want to change, create a model or prototype, and make a presentation. You could take this project a step further by actually have them present it to other classes, teachers, or administration!
Download includes:
Overall Project Directions
Prototype and Model Directions
Planning/Design Sheet
Guided Journal
4th - 6th
Engineering
Historic Invention Project: Discovering the Minds That Changed the World
Historic Invention Project: Discovering the Minds That Changed the WorldGet ready to travel back in time and explore the amazing world of inventions! In this fun and interactive unit of projects, students will become history detectives, inventors, and presenters as they learn about the people and ideas that shaped our world. Unit Project Components: 1. Research a Historical Inventor Students choose a famous inventor from history—like Alexander Graham Bell, Marie Curie, or George Washington Carv
3rd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Science), Other (Social Studies)
Tinkercad Project #1: Make a Sideless Cube
About Teaching CAD to Elementary StudentsTeaching CAD to elementary students is harder than learning it yourself. You’ll quickly discover that students have a wide range of skills, abilities, and understandings. Some will catch on quickly while others need one-on-one guided help. So much of what they will be required to do is new that it can be overwhelming. This is even more the case when students are absent. After having taught CAD for over seven years, I’ve figured out a way to make the lesso
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Instructional Technology
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