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STEM Challenge Bundle | 30 Hands-On Engineering Design Activities
Make STEM learning easy, engaging, and meaningful with this bundle of 30 hands-on STEM challenges. Ideal for students in grades 3-8, each printable activity gives students the opportunity to plan, build, test, and improve their ideas using simple materials and the engineering design process. Designed to promote creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, and perseverance, these challenges help students make real-world connections while having fun. This bundle is perfect for STEM class, scien
3rd - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, General Science
CCSS, NGSS
W.5.1b
, W.3.1b
, W.4.1b
+11
Winter Enrichment Activities - Gifted & Talented Reading, Math & STEM Projects
Are you looking for some engaging winter activities for your third, fourth, and fifth grade gifted and talented students? These ready-to-use resources are perfect to add some fun after winter break. Winter Math Logic Puzzles will engage your students in math critical thinking. They will use their knowledge of multiplication and division to solve for symbols. This activity requires algebraic thinking. Run an Ice Rink is a printable project that addresses perimeter, area, decimals, addition, subtr
3rd - 5th
Applied Math, Engineering, Informational Text
CCSS, NGSS
4.MD.A.3
, 4.NBT.A.3
, 4.NBT.B.4
+40
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
Parachute Drop Challenge | STEM Activity | Engineering Design Process
Looking for a fun, low-prep STEM challenge your students will love? This printable hands-on engineering activity is part of a 30-challenge STEM series designed to help students explore science, engineering, problem-solving, and critical thinking through meaningful design tasks. In this challenge, students plan, build, test, and improve their ideas using simple materials and the engineering design process. This STEM activity encourages creativity, perseverance, collaboration, and real-world appli
Not Specific
Engineering, Other (Science), Physical Science
CCSS, NGSS
W.5.1b
, W.3.1b
, W.4.1b
+11
Also included in: STEM Challenge Bundle | 30 Hands-On Engineering Design Activities
Paper Airplane Distance Challenge | STEM Activity | Engineering Design
Looking for a fun, low-prep STEM challenge your students will love? This printable hands-on engineering activity is part of a 30-challenge STEM series designed to help students explore science, engineering, problem-solving, and critical thinking through meaningful design tasks. In this challenge, students plan, build, test, and improve their ideas using simple materials and the engineering design process. This STEM activity encourages creativity, perseverance, collaboration, and real-world appli
Not Specific
Engineering, Other (Science), Physical Science
CCSS, NGSS
W.5.1b
, W.3.1b
, W.4.1b
+12
Also included in: STEM Challenge Bundle | 30 Hands-On Engineering Design Activities
Sink or Float Engineering Challenge | Boat Building STEM Activity for K–2
Can you take something that sinks and make it float? Part of a 20-challenge series, this exciting engineering challenge, students explore buoyancy and design by reshaping materials (like aluminum foil or clay) to build a boat that stays on top of the water. Children connect their work to real-world engineering by learning how boat designers create vessels that float. Includes an introductory page with a real-world connection to ship engineering, step-by-step instructions with a materials list, a
K - 2nd
Basic Principles, Engineering, Physical Science
CCSS, NGSS
K.MD.A.1
, K.MD.A.2
, CCRA.W.1
+11
Launch the Message | Catapult Engineering & Force STEM Challenge for K–2
Can you build a launcher that sends a message to a target? In this thrilling engineering challenge, students build a simple catapult-style launcher using craft sticks (or pencils), rubber bands, and a spoon, then launch soft objects like cotton balls or crumpled paper at a target. Children learn that engineers design machines that move things from one place to another, and they experiment with force and distance. Includes an introductory page connecting to real-world engineering and machines, st
K - 2nd
Engineering, Physical Science, Writing
CCSS, NGSS
1.MD.A.1
, 1.MD.A.2
, 2.MD.C.7
+17
Bird Feeder Builder | Animal Needs Engineering Design Challenge for K–2
Can you design a bird feeder that holds food and lets birds land on it? In this real-world engineering design challenge, students build a bird feeder using simple materials, then hang it outside to test whether birds actually use it! Children learn that engineers design things to solve real problems, even for animals. Includes an introductory page connecting to real-world engineering design for wildlife, step-by-step building instructions, a student recording sheet for design plans and observati
K - 2nd
Biology, Engineering, Writing
CCSS, NGSS
W.K.1
, W.1.1
, W.1.2
+13
Light Explorations | Color & Light Show STEM Activity for K–2
Can you create a light show on the wall using colors and light? In this creative science activity, students use a flashlight and clear packing tape colored with markers to project colorful images onto a wall. Children discover that light passes through clear materials and can carry colors and shapes with it — an introduction to transparency and light transmission. Includes an introductory page with a real-world connection to how light interacts with materials, step-by-step instructions for creat
K - 2nd
Engineering, Other (Arts), Other (Science)
CCSS, NGSS
W.1.1
, W.1.2
, CCRA.L.1
+14
Strong or Weak? Paper Bridge Engineering Challenge | STEM Design Activity K–2
an you make a single sheet of paper strong enough to hold a toy? In this exciting engineering design challenge, students discover that changing the shape of a material can change how strong it is. Children experiment with folding, rolling, and bending paper to create a bridge between two supports that can hold weight. Includes an introductory page with a real-world connection to bridge engineering, step-by-step design and testing instructions, a student recording sheet for sketching designs and
K - 2nd
Basic Principles, Engineering, Other (ELA)
CCSS, NGSS
K.CC.A.1
, K.CC.A.2
, K.CC.A.3
+11
Spring Enrichment Activities for Easter Gifted & Talented Reading, Math & STEM
Are you looking for some engaging spring activities for your gifted and talented students? Get ready for some Easter fun! Spring Math Logic Puzzles will engage your students in math critical thinking. They will use their knowledge of multiplication and division to solve for symbols. This activity requires algebraic thinking. Easter Math Mystery is great to engage your math high-achievers and early finishers. This math mystery requires students to multiply and divide two and three digit numbers
3rd - 5th
Applied Math, Engineering, Vocabulary
CCSS, NGSS
4.NBT.B.5
, 4.NBT.B.6
, 3.OA.A.1
+15
Oil Spill Cleanup | STEM Challenge | Engineering Design Project
Looking for a fun, low-prep STEM challenge your students will love? This printable hands-on engineering activity is part of a 30-challenge STEM series designed to help students explore science, engineering, problem-solving, and critical thinking through meaningful design tasks. In this challenge, students plan, build, test, and improve their ideas using simple materials and the engineering design process. This STEM activity encourages creativity, perseverance, collaboration, and real-world appli
Not Specific
Engineering, Environment, General Science
CCSS, NGSS
W.5.1b
, W.3.1b
, W.4.1b
+12
Also included in: STEM Challenge Bundle | 30 Hands-On Engineering Design Activities
Build Your Big Idea | STEM Challenge | Engineering Design Process
Looking for a fun, low-prep STEM challenge your students will love? This printable hands-on engineering activity is the final activity in a 30-challenge STEM series designed to help students explore science, engineering, problem-solving, and critical thinking through meaningful design tasks. In this challenge, students plan, build, test, and improve their ideas using simple materials and the engineering design process. This STEM activity encourages creativity, perseverance, collaboration, and re
Not Specific
Engineering, Not Subject Specific, Other (Science)
CCSS, NGSS
W.5.1b
, W.3.1b
, W.4.1b
+11
Also included in: STEM Challenge Bundle | 30 Hands-On Engineering Design Activities
Problem Detective Challenge | STEM Challenge | Engineering Design Process
Looking for a fun, low-prep STEM challenge your students will love? This printable hands-on engineering activity is part of a 30-challenge STEM series designed to help students explore science, engineering, problem-solving, and critical thinking through meaningful design tasks. In this challenge, students plan, build, test, and improve their ideas using simple materials and the engineering design process. This STEM activity encourages creativity, perseverance, collaboration, and real-world appli
Not Specific
Engineering, Not Subject Specific, Other (Science)
CCSS, NGSS
W.5.1b
, W.3.1b
, W.4.1b
+11
Also included in: STEM Challenge Bundle | 30 Hands-On Engineering Design Activities
Superhero Shield Challenge | STEM Activity | Engineering Design Process
Looking for a fun, low-prep STEM challenge your students will love? This printable hands-on engineering activity is part of a 30-challenge STEM series designed to help students explore science, engineering, problem-solving, and critical thinking through meaningful design tasks. In this challenge, students plan, build, test, and improve their ideas using simple materials and the engineering design process. This STEM activity encourages creativity, perseverance, collaboration, and real-world appli
Not Specific
Engineering, Other (Science), Physical Science
CCSS, NGSS
W.5.1b
, W.3.1b
, W.4.1b
+11
Also included in: STEM Challenge Bundle | 30 Hands-On Engineering Design Activities
Sustainable Packaging | STEM Challenge | Engineering Design Activity
Looking for a fun, low-prep STEM challenge your students will love? This printable hands-on engineering activity is part of a 30-challenge STEM series designed to help students explore science, engineering, problem-solving, and critical thinking through meaningful design tasks. In this challenge, students plan, build, test, and improve their ideas using simple materials and the engineering design process. This STEM activity encourages creativity, perseverance, collaboration, and real-world appli
Not Specific
Engineering, Environment, Physical Science
CCSS, NGSS
W.5.1b
, W.3.1b
, W.4.1b
+11
Also included in: STEM Challenge Bundle | 30 Hands-On Engineering Design Activities
Build a Wildlife Home | STEM Challenge | Engineering Design Activity
Looking for a fun, low-prep STEM challenge your students will love? This printable hands-on engineering activity is part of a 30-challenge STEM series designed to help students explore science, engineering, problem-solving, and critical thinking through meaningful design tasks. In this challenge, students plan, build, test, and improve their ideas using simple materials and the engineering design process. This STEM activity encourages creativity, perseverance, collaboration, and real-world appli
Not Specific
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Environment
CCSS, NGSS
W.5.1b
, W.3.1b
, W.4.1b
+11
Also included in: STEM Challenge Bundle | 30 Hands-On Engineering Design Activities
Erosion Control Solution | STEM Challenge | Engineering Design Activity
Looking for a fun, low-prep STEM challenge your students will love? This printable hands-on engineering activity is part of a 30-challenge STEM series designed to help students explore science, engineering, problem-solving, and critical thinking through meaningful design tasks. In this challenge, students plan, build, test, and improve their ideas using simple materials and the engineering design process. This STEM activity encourages creativity, perseverance, collaboration, and real-world appli
Not Specific
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Environment
CCSS, NGSS
W.5.1b
, W.3.1b
, W.4.1b
+12
Also included in: STEM Challenge Bundle | 30 Hands-On Engineering Design Activities
Water Filtration Project | STEM Challenge | Engineering Design Project
Looking for a fun, low-prep STEM challenge your students will love? This printable hands-on engineering activity is part of a 30-challenge STEM series designed to help students explore science, engineering, problem-solving, and critical thinking through meaningful design tasks. In this challenge, students plan, build, test, and improve their ideas using simple materials and the engineering design process. This STEM activity encourages creativity, perseverance, collaboration, and real-world appli
Not Specific
Engineering, Environment, Other (Science)
CCSS, NGSS
W.5.1b
, W.3.1b
, W.4.1b
+11
Also included in: STEM Challenge Bundle | 30 Hands-On Engineering Design Activities
Build a Sorting Machine | STEM Challenge | Engineering Design Activity
Looking for a fun, low-prep STEM challenge your students will love? This printable hands-on engineering activity is part of a 30-challenge STEM series designed to help students explore science, engineering, problem-solving, and critical thinking through meaningful design tasks. In this challenge, students plan, build, test, and improve their ideas using simple materials and the engineering design process. This STEM activity encourages creativity, perseverance, collaboration, and real-world appli
Not Specific
Engineering, Other (Science), Physical Science
CCSS, NGSS
W.5.1b
, W.3.1b
, W.4.1b
+11
Also included in: STEM Challenge Bundle | 30 Hands-On Engineering Design Activities
End of Year Project: Solar Oven Investigation
This is the perfect end of the year project to keep your students engaged! Includes project guidelines and expectations, charts, graphic organizers, rubric and more!
4th - 6th
Engineering, Graphing, Other (Math)
CCSS, NGSS
5.MD.B.2
, MP1
, MP2
+7
Thanksgiving STEM Challenge: Design a Turkey Trap Engineering Activity
Engage your students with this fun Thanksgiving STEM Challenge! In the 'Design a Turkey Trap' Engineering Activity, students will develop problem-solving skills, creativity, and teamwork as they plan, build, and test their own unique turkey traps. Perfect for promoting critical thinking and hands-on learning, this activity aligns with STEM standards and is ideal for middle school and high school classrooms. Get your students excited about engineering with this holiday-themed project! Ignite
6th - 12th
Engineering
CCSS, NGSS
7.SP.A.2
, SL.6.1
, SL.6.4
+17
STEM PBL-Civil Engineering Traffic Sign Math Area Perimeter Measurement Activity
Civil Engineering - Kids Traffic Sign MathArea, Perimeter, Measurement, & More Fun ActivitiesTraffic Sign Math is a fun way to get kids excited about traffic signs, area, perimeter and more! Come check out all of the awesome traffic signs and cool scenes in the PREVIEW. This NO PREP project includes the following: Basic introduction into traffic engineeringApplication of basic traffic engineering skillsArea of rectangles and squares (inches and feet)Perimeter of rectangles, squares, and triangl
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Math
CCSS
2.MD.A.1
, 2.MD.A.3
, 2.MD.D.9
+22
Santa’s Workshop Holiday Simulation: Real World Career Exploration & Team Build
Bring the holiday spirit to your classroom with this engaging Santa’s Workshop Simulation! Perfect for real-world career exploration, teamwork, and critical thinking, students take on roles like Toy Designer, Logistics Manager, and Customer Service Representative to plan, produce, and 'deliver' toys. Ideal for cross-curricular learning, this project-based activity builds essential skills in collaboration, communication, and problem-solving—all using common classroom supplies. Great for middle
6th - 12th
Engineering, Social Studies
CCSS
CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.SL.1
, CCRA.SL.4
+3
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