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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
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]
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]
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
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
Summer STEM Science - Conductors Insulators Activity - End of Year Science STEM
Looking for a hands-on end of the year science activity to engage your students through the final days of school? The Keep it Cool / Make it Melt conductors and insulators STEM activity combines creativity, problem-solving, and real-world science as kids explore heat transfer in a fun and interactive way. This challenge is a great fit for end of year science activities, summer STEM activities, and summer science lessons, keeping kids engaged and learning right through the start of summer. 🧠
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Summer STEM Challenge - Keep it Cool / Make it Melt Print and Paperless Bundle
This summer STEM challenge is the perfect end of year activity to keep your students engaged through the very last day of school! The basic premise:In partners or groups, students will design and build two devices: one to slow the melting process (Keep it Cool) and one to speed it up (Make it Melt). Includes modifications for grades 2-8. *This challenge is perfect for addressing NGSS standards for energy and structure & properties of matter. See related standards list at the end of the resource
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Beginning of Year Science Back to School STEM Activity Elementary Team Building
Perfect for Back to School STEM | Beginning of the Year Science, Grades 2–8The Apples Aloft Tower STEM Challenge is ideal for first week of school science activities, offering an engaging way to introduce your students to STEM practices, teamwork, and the engineering design process. Whether you're planning for back to school STEM activities in elementary or a middle school fall science unit, this tower-building challenge helps set classroom expectations, spark creativity, and build community
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Measurement, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
First Week of Science Back to School STEM Team Building First Day Activity STEAM
The Apples A-head STEM Challenge is a favorite among teachers looking for engaging back to school STEM activities for elementary and middle school students. Perfect for the first week of school science activities, this challenge gets students thinking critically while strengthening team building skills through the engineering design process, all while balancing an apple on their heads! ➡️ Challenge Overview:In this activity, students work in teams to design and build wearable headgear capa
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
First Week of School Science STEM Activity First Day of School Team Building
This Apple Wrecking Ball Back to School STEM Challenge is the perfect hands-on experience to launch your first week of school science activities while introducing or reinforcing Newton’s Third Law of Motion in a highly engaging way. Whether you're teaching upper elementary or middle school, this engineering challenge promotes team building, creative problem-solving, and critical thinking, ideal for the first day of school STEM activities or any beginning of the year science activities focuse
2nd - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Olive the Other Reindeer Christmas STEM Picture Book Activity - Holiday Fun
This Olive the Other Reindeer Stop the Story STEM™ Challenge combines Christmas STEM, critical thinking, and ELA comprehension for an engaging, story-based lesson your kids will love, making it the perfect day before winter break activity! Students will dive into Olive the Other Reindeer to identify the problems faced by the characters, then apply the Engineering Design Process (EDP) to create imaginative solutions — bringing together reading, problem-solving, and creativity in one festive
3rd - 6th
Engineering, English Language Arts, Social Emotional Learning
CCSS, NGSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.SL.1
, CCRA.SL.2
+4
Team building STEM Activities Teamwork First week of school Intro to STEAM Skill
Start off the year by reviewing STEM SKILLS. This STEM Activity will review the skill of TEAMWORK. This is a great whole group lesson that is printable & digital. Teamwork is an important part of any STEM activity – and not just STEM! Teamwork allows each person to be an active part of the group. Teamwork gives each person a sense of ownership in the problem solving process. Of course, teamwork also gives students the opportunity to learn to work together. In this activity, students will d
1st - 4th
Engineering
Candy Cane Day Activity - Day Before Winter Break Activity Christmas SEL Science
This Candy Cane Day Activity is the perfect Day Before Winter Break Activity to mix Christmas SEL and Christmas Science in one fun lesson! In this Christmas STEM & SEL challenge, kids design and build a safe package to “mail” candy canes without breaking them. It’s a creative, collaborative activity that blends science, engineering, and social-emotional learning as students test designs, communicate ideas, and reflect on their process. This version is made for Google Slides™ and perfect fo
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Apple Basket Drop STEM Challenge | Fall STEM Activity for Grades 2–5
Engage your students this fall with a hands-on Apple Basket Drop STEM Challenge!Designed for Grades 2–5, this fun and simple engineering task challenges students to build a basket that can catch and cushion a falling “apple” (ball or small object) — without letting it bounce out! This printable and presentation-ready activity is perfect for back-to-school, fall units, or STEM Fridays. It encourages teamwork, problem-solving, and creative design through the Engineering Design Process: Ask, Im
2nd - 5th
Classroom Community, Engineering, General Science
Also included in: Seasonal STEM Challenge Bundle | August - December (Grades 2–5)
First Week of School Science Back to School STEM Activity First Day Teamwork Fun
Looking for back to school STEM activities for the first week of school that combine hands-on engineering with critical thinking and team-building? The Apples Afar Cantilever STEM Challenge is a student favorite for the first day of school or fall-themed science units. This collaborative activity tasks students with designing and building a cantilever to suspend an apple as far from the edge of a desk as possible. It’s an engaging way to introduce the engineering design process, encourage
2nd - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Winter December January STEM Activity: Build the Tallest Snowman STEM Challenge
The Build the Tallest Snowman STEM Challenge is a perfect Winter, December or January STEM Activity. Your students can watch a magical video of 'The Snowman' by Raymond Briggs, learn about engineering a stable snowman structure, and then work as a group to imagine, plan, create and test their Tallest Snowman. All information is delivered on beautifully designed Google Slides and includes detailed information about materials, procedures for the engineering challenge, and tips for success. I have
2nd - 6th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Back to School STEM Activity First Day First Week of School Science Teamwork Fun
Looking for first week of school science activities that are hands-on, NGSS-aligned, and actually fun? The Apple Tree Catcher STEM Challenge is an engaging, collaborative build that’s perfect for your beginning of the year science activities, especially during apple season or fall themes. In this high-interest, low-prep activity, students work in teams to design and build a device to catch falling apples before they hit the ground. It’s a creative way to introduce (or reinforce) the engine
2nd - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Candy Corn Tower STEM Challenge |STEM Activity for Grades 2–5
Looking for a fun and educational way to celebrate Fall in your classroom? This Candy Corn Tower STEM Challenge is the perfect blend of spooky fun and hands-on learning! Students in Grades 2–5 will work collaboratively to build the tallest free-standing tower using just candy corn and toothpicks — no glue, no tape, just STEM thinking and teamwork. Use this activity during October for a Halloween-themed science center, enrichment project, or STEM Friday. It’s great for practicing the Engine
2nd - 5th
Classroom Community, Engineering
Also included in: Seasonal STEM Challenge Bundle | August - December (Grades 2–5)
3D Printing Project Makerspace Activities How to 3D print Introduction Planter
Looking for a fun 3D printing project?? Haven't used the printer in your room yet? This starter kit will get your students to understand the vocabulary related to 3D printing, along with creating a planter! Includes a digital slideshow & grading assessments. A slideshow is also included to introduce 3D printing to your students. Everything is ready to go and digital! Your students will brainstorm & design a planter to grow a plant in! Google Forms is a simple and easy way to collect infor
3rd - 6th
Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+1
Bridge Building STEM Challenge: Build the Strongest Bridge Activity
This super fun Bridge Building STEM Challenge will get your students excited and engaged to work together to plan, create and test a bridge that can hold over 100 coins! The Build the Strongest Bridge Activity materials are delivered on beautifully presented Google Slides or Docs. There is a comprehensive teacher guide to help you plan and deliver this activity. I have included detailed Google Slides for your students, with instructions and photos of the challenge, and tips for success, and intr
2nd - 6th
Engineering, Physical Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
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