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Engineering Design Process Digital Breakout Digital Escape for STEM Review
Do you want to introduce or review the engineering design process in an engaging and fun way? This digital breakout activity, similar to an escape room but without the need for physical locks, does just that! Students do not need any prior knowledge about engineering or the EDP to do this breakout, though it can be used as a review. In this resource, students will: Learn about the engineering design process (5 slides of informational text)Solve 6 digital puzzles related to the EDP (a variety of
4th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
Engineering Design Process Digital Breakout for Elementary STEM Review Puzzles
This digital breakout activity, similar to an escape room but without the need for physical locks, is all about the engineering design process! Students do not need any prior knowledge about engineering or the EDP to do this breakout, though you can also use it as a review. In this resource, students will: Learn about the engineering design process (10 slides of informational text)Solve 6 digital puzzles related to the EDP (a variety of puzzle types are included, from image puzzles, to ciphers
2nd - 5th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
Design a Product Influencer | Design Engineering Process Grades 5th 6th 7th 8th
Looking to engage upper elementary school and middle school students with a design engineering process focus? These worksheets and Google slides guide your students to be the ultimate INFLUENCERS!~~ Are you looking for an easy way to incorporate STEM/ STEAM into your curriculum? ~~BY PURCHASING THIS BUNDLE YOU WILL SAVE OVER 30% OFF THE INDIVIDAUL LIST PRICE OF EACH RESOURCE. Get in early to save, price will increase with each STEM challenge added.THE TASKS so far:Design a ShoeDesign a Game Co
5th - 8th
Engineering, Math
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+2
Engineering Design Process Worksheets Posters STEM Booklet Phenomenon Bundle
Inspire future engineers with engineering design process worksheets, posters, and foldable booklets. Each component is carefully crafted to build problem-solving skills and encourage innovative thinking. Bundles are the most economical way to get all the resources. Check out the previews to see how these engineering design process tools can make a difference in your classroom and help your students succeed. Here's what you get:✓ The Engineering Design Process Posters✓ Foldable Booklets✓ Kid-Fr
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Physics, Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Super Engineers Solve Big Problems!
A set of different scenarios that keeps your little ones engaged in hands-on activities. It has different scenarios related to designing houses or structures that can withstand environmental factors, such as hurricanes, tornadoes,earthquakes, storms... Each scenario has a suggested solution and tips for building its related model. It supports your engineering unit bringing it to real life. Suggestion: Each group or pair of students may receive one scenario that can be easily printed. They can s
1st - 5th
Engineering, Environment
Engineering Design Process Journal | STEM Early Finisher Reflection
Are you looking for a way to have your students participate in lessons about the Engineering Design Process? This student journal is the answer! It comes in two formats: printable and digital. Students will focus on various parts of the process and practice using each portion and reflect on its importance. This product can be used for early finishers, for review, morning work, with a substitute, homework, etc. What’s Included?Teacher Directions how to download the electronic version Color D
2nd - 5th
Engineering
Engineering Design Process Task Cards | STEM Critical Thinking Questions
Are you struggling to find engaging ways to teach the crucial steps of the Engineering Design Process to your elementary students? Discover a powerful tool designed to ignite curiosity and foster critical thinking in grades 3-6! These "STEM Task Cards | Engineering Design Process Questions Grades 3–6" are meticulously crafted to make complex engineering concepts accessible and exciting for your students. ✨ What's Included: Thought-provoking task cards focused on each stage of the Engineering Des
3rd - 6th
Engineering, General Science
Also included in: Depth & Complexity Task Cards Bundle | Science Experiments + STEM Design
Boat Building Project: Engineering Design Process | STEM Hands-On Challenge
Grades 6–10 | NGSS-Aligned | Science • Engineering • Project-Based LearningThis engaging, standards-aligned Engineering Design Process Boat Building Project invites students to apply real-world design thinking to a hands-on challenge: build a small boat that can hold as many marbles as possible without sinking. Structured around the seven steps of the Engineering Design Process (EDP)—Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, Test, Improve, and Reflect—this project is ideal for secondary science, STEM, or en
6th - 10th
Engineering, General Science
Also included in: Engineering Design Process BUNDLE: Slides, Research, Hands-On Project
Card Tower Challenge – Student Workbook (Engineering Design Process Companion)
A hands-on, student-centered guide that leads learners through the Engineering Design Process as they tackle the Card Tower STEM challenge.This comprehensive student workbook is the perfect companion to the Card Tower Challenge – Engineering Design STEM Project for Secondary Science. It provides students with a structured, step-by-step format to document their progress, reflect on their designs, and apply critical thinking skills as they work in teams to build the tallest freestanding card towe
6th - 10th
Engineering, General Science
Also included in: Card Tower Challenge – Complete STEM Engineering Design Bundle
Introduction to the Engineering Design Process – Interactive Presentation
A student-centered lesson that brings engineering to life with real-world problem-solving examples and collaborative discussion prompts.Help your students think like engineers with this engaging, editable presentation designed to introduce the Engineering Design Process (EDP). Perfect for middle and high school science or STEM classrooms, this resource walks students through each step of the process using relatable examples and group activities to reinforce key concepts. ✨ What’s Included:✅
6th - 10th
Engineering, General Science
Marshmallow Tower Challenge – Student Workbook (Engineering Design Process Compa
A fully guided workbook for students to document their engineering journey and create a persuasive commercial to solve Marshmallow City’s tourism crisis.This editable student workbook is the perfect companion to the Marshmallow Tower Challenge – STEM Engineering Project. It provides a structured space for students to record their team roles, document each step of the Engineering Design Process, and reflect on their successes and challenges. Perfect for middle and high school science or STEM cla
6th - 10th
Engineering, General Science
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Pathfinder: An Intro to Problem Solving ["An Inventor's Ideas"]
Many gifted kids are filled to the brim with ideas, but they have no idea what to do with them. Help them work through the invention process with this interactive activity. Everything you need is packaged in one Slides presentation, including a teacher guide, activities, hyperlinks, etc. This Pathfinder pairs with “What Do You Do with an Idea?” by Kobi Yamada. It's designed for gifted upper elementary students but can be used with all ages and abilities.
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Other (Arts)
Also included in: BUNDLE: Gifted Education Pathfinders [SEL]
Mars Colony STEM Challenge – Delivery System Engineering Design | Grades K–8
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
STEM Activity Math Rounding | Math PBL | Math Extension
This math STEM project gives students the opportunity to use the Engineering Design Process and their rounding skills! It is a highly engaging activity where the children round amounts of tokens to buy recycled materials to ultimately create an animal. This math learning opportunity is teacher friendly because it is differentiated, includes rubrics, parent letters, and printable or digital student journals to meet your needs. My students love this extension because they use their rounding know
3rd - 4th
Engineering, Place Value
CCSS, NGSS
3.NBT.A.1
, 4.NBT.A.3
, K-2-ETS1-2
+7
Also included in: STEM Math Activities Bundle | Math PBL | Math Extensions
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Pathfinder: Addressing Failure ["An Engineer's Mind"]
Many students struggle with continuing to try again after failure. Help them understand that mistakes are part of the process through this interactive activity. Everything you need is packaged in one Slides presentation, including a teacher guide, activities, hyperlinks, etc. This Pathfinder pairs with “Rosie Revere, Engineer” by Andrea Beaty. It's designed for gifted elementary students but can be used with all ages and abilities.
2nd - 6th
Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
Also included in: BUNDLE: Gifted Education Pathfinders [SEL]
STEM Catapult Escape Room |Engineering Design Challenge |Forces &Motion Activity
Struggling to find a fun, no-prep STEM activity that keeps your students engaged while teaching engineering design, force & motion, and problem-solving skills?This Easter Catapult STEM Escape Room is the perfect solution! Instead of boring worksheets, your students will dive into an exciting Easter-themed STEM challenge where they must help the Easter Bunny build a working catapult to launch eggs over a castle wall. Through this interactive STEM Activity Catapult Escape Room, students will
3rd - 5th
Engineering, Other (Science)
Candy STEM Design Challenge Bundle | Edible STEM Activities
Sugar, STEM, and Strategy—Sweeten up your classroom with this engaging bundle of candy-themed design challenges! Have fun with these Engineering Design Process Lessons. Perfect for upper elementary and middle school (Grades 5–8), this collection of high-energy, low-prep lessons is designed to spark creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration. Whether you're looking for back-to-school fun, a festive engineering activity, or a reward-day challenge, each lesson comes packed with real-world des
5th - 8th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+4
CER Lesson Plan and CER Practice Claim Evidence Reasoning Activities Unit
Make CER writing clear and manageable for your students with this complete lesson pack. Teachers will guide students step-by-step through the CER process, model writing a response, and then support students as they practice with peers and independently. This resource helps students strengthen their science communication skills while working with three types of evidence: Graph evidenceText evidenceLab resultsWhat’s Included: Editable teacher slideshow to model and guide CER writing10 student pra
6th - 8th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Physical Science
Christmas Gumdrop STEM Elf Day Activities Marshmallow & Toothpicks STEM Projects
Looking for a Christmas gumdrop STEM activity that feels meaningful—not just festive? This Elf Bridge STEM Challenge invites students to apply the engineering design process as they design and test a bridge strong enough to help an elf deliver presents Santa left behind. Perfect for elf day activities, December STEM lessons, or end-of-semester engagement, this challenge blends creativity, problem-solving, and real engineering thinking into a fun and structured experience your students will l
5th - 8th
Engineering, General Science
Card Tower Challenge – Engineering Design STEM Project for Secondary Science
A hands-on, collaborative STEM activity that develops critical thinking, teamwork, and engineering skills through an engaging card tower design challenge.Bring the Engineering Design Process to life in your classroom with this exciting team-based challenge! Perfect for middle and high school science or STEM classes, students work in groups to design, test, and refine a freestanding card tower using only a standard deck of playing cards and limited tape. Along the way, they document their progres
6th - 10th
Engineering, General Science
Also included in: Card Tower Challenge – Complete STEM Engineering Design Bundle
Spookley Lego STEM Challenge
The Spookley Lego STEM Challenge is a Halloween/Fall activity that practices the 4C's, as well as the steps for the Engineering by Design Process. This STEM challenge goes beyond Halloween by connect to math standards, such as recognizing shapes, and ELA with a read aloud. Students work in partners or small groups against a list of criteria and constraints to build a pumpkin patch out of LEGOS that includes different color and shaped pumpkins. Materials needed are just Legos! Included is an edi
K - 2nd
Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
End of Year Summer STEM Activity for Centers & Early Finishers | STEM Improv
Summer STEM Improv is a quick & easy STEM activity to implement. It focuses on developing creativity, mental flexibility & the planning step of the Engineering Design Process (EDP).If you've ever found yourself pressed for time, in need of no prep STEM activities perfect for sub plans, centers, bell ringers and more -- or confused about how to help students develop creativity and imagination -- you'll love STEM Improv!This is the summer set, so all of the categories are summer-themed!🧠 Here's h
3rd - 6th
Engineering
STEAM: Design A Robot
This 6 step STEAM/ STEM lesson/ unit contains a slide with directions and steps for your students to create their own robot. This works great with the engineering design process and recyclable materials.
PreK - 8th
Engineering
STEM Challenge: Spaghetti & Marshmallow Tower
Build it. Test it. Improve it. Challenge students to design and construct the tallest free-standing tower using only raw spaghetti and marshmallows! This hands-on STEM activity encourages teamwork, creativity, problem-solving, and engineering skills in a fun and engaging way. Perfect for upper-elementary and middle-school classrooms, this ready-to-use resource includes everything you need to guide students through the engineering design process, from planning to reflection. What’s Included: Goog
3rd - 6th
Engineering, General Science, Writing
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+2
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