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The Three Little Pigs STEM Challenge

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Thank you for your interest in my Three Little Pigs STEM Design Challenge! I am looking forward to using this project in my classroom again this year. The students last year really enjoyed interacting and working together to figure out this design challenge! What you get.... STEM Design Challenge Powerpoint to equip your students with all they need to know to be successful in creating a house to protect their pig from "The Big Bad Blow Dryer (Wolf)" You will need.... Toothpicks 12 candy dots per

K - 3rd

Engineering

TED Talk: How much electricity does it take to power the world?

Created by

Aurora Originals

Help students explore the future of global electricity demand and the science behind renewable and nuclear energy with this in-depth companion resource to the TED-Ed lesson on how much electricity humanity needs. This resource includes 20 high-level discussion questions, a structured essay prompt, and a dynamic debate topic that challenges students to evaluate electrification, clean energy technology, and the role of innovation in fighting climate change. Ideal for high school and college course

9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education

Engineering, Environment, Physics

TED Talk: How Exactly Does Binary Code Work?- José Américano N L F de Freitas

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Aurora Originals

Explore how computers use the language of binary to store, transmit, and process everything from simple numbers to high-definition videos. This in-depth TED-Ed companion resource includes 20 discussion questions, an expanded writing prompt, and a structured debate topic to engage students in thinking critically about binary code and its role in modern computing. Perfect for high school and introductory college-level computer science, technology, or digital literacy courses, this resource support

9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education

Computer Science - Technology, Engineering

TED Talk: How does an Air Conditioner Actually Work?- Anna Rothschild

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Aurora Originals

Teach your students about the cutting-edge science and climate-saving potential of heat pumps with this in-depth TED-Ed companion resource. Designed for high school or college-level learners, this resource helps students explore how heat pumps work, why they're so efficient, and how they might shape the future of sustainable heating and cooling. This ready-to-use bundle includes 20 discussion questions, an analytical writing prompt, and a debate topic—perfect for science, environmental studies,

9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education

Engineering, Environment, Physics

Groundhog Day STEM - Groundhog Day Science - Groundhog Day Shadows Art & Science

Created by

Kerry Tracy Feel-Good Teaching

This Groundhog Day STEM challenge engages students in exploring light, shadows, and design through hands-on experimentation and creative shadow art. Bring Groundhog Day to life in your classroom with this versatile STEM and science activity combining both printable and digital Google Slides™ resources. Perfect for grades 2–8, this resource is packed with NGSS-aligned lessons, editable templates, and extensions for a variety of classroom settings. How It Works:Students work individually or i

2nd - 8th

Basic Principles, Engineering, Visual Arts

NGSS

K-2-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-3

, MS-ETS1-2

Halloween STEAM - Spinning Vampires

Created by

Mark Hess & Portable Gifted and Talented

Adaptable as a 4 hour lesson (with an extension) or a 1 hour purposeful Halloween activity exploring a Next Generation Science Standard . . . this works either way! Includes printable patterns so you'll be ready to go today! In this lesson, students explore the concept of air resistance/gravity and unbalanced forces, engineer a paper helicopter from blueprints, and transform the helicopters into spinning vampires or other “creatures of the air.” In an extension option or independent study, st

3rd - 5th

Engineering

Also included in: Adaptable to VIRTUAL or ONLINE Gifted and Talented STEAM PBL Bundle GATE

Easter STEM & Science After Spring Break Activity - Simple Machines Easter Fun

Created by

Kerry Tracy Feel-Good Teaching

Bring Easter fun into your classroom before or after spring break activity with an Easter STEM challenge! Students build a rolling carrot carriage while exploring simple machines! Perfect for grades 2–8, this hands-on spring STEM activity teaches students about simple machines, measurement, and design principles while sparking creativity and excitement. The Challenge:Students will work individually or in teams to: Create a rolling carrot carriage that can carry cargo (like a plastic egg or

2nd - 8th

Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning

NGSS

K-2-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-3

, MS-ETS1-2

Also included in: Fun First Day of Spring Activities - Easter STEM Science Math - Print & Digital

TED Talk: The power of creative constraints- Brandon Rodriguez

Created by

Aurora Originals

Teach students how limitations drive innovation with this companion resource for the TED-Ed lesson on creative constraints. This resource includes 20 thought-provoking discussion questions, an expanded essay prompt, and a dynamic debate topic exploring how restrictions shape scientific inquiry, engineering solutions, artistic expression, and accidental discoveries. Perfect for high school and college STEM, design thinking, innovation studies, and general critical thinking courses. Ideal for clas

9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education

Engineering, Other (Science), Psychology

After Winter Break Activity – Winter STEM Sled Challenge (Science, Math, SEL)

Created by

Kerry Tracy Feel-Good Teaching

Ease students back into learning after winter break with a high-interest winter STEM challenge that feels fun, collaborative, and purposeful. This hands-on after winter break activity invites kids to design, build, and test sleds while exploring force, motion, friction, and engineering design. It’s an ideal way to reset classroom routines, rebuild collaboration skills, and re-engage students after time away from school. Whether you’re planning back from winter break activities, snow day lesso

2nd - 8th

Engineering, General Science, Other (Math)

NGSS

K-2-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-3

, MS-ETS1-2

Also included in: Day Before Winter Break Activities | Christmas SEL, STEM & Science December Fun

TED Talk: How the Water you Flush becomes the Water you Drink- Francis de los Re

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Aurora Originals

This comprehensive TED-Ed companion resource dives into the fascinating world of wastewater recycling and potable reuse. Perfect for high school and college students, this resource features 20 thought-provoking discussion questions, an expanded writing prompt, and a fully developed debate topic exploring water treatment, sustainability, and global access to clean water. Use this engaging lesson to enhance units on environmental science, chemistry, engineering, or global studies. Ideal for classr

9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education

Chemistry, Engineering, Environment

TED Talk: Why doesn’t the Leaning Tower of Pisa fall over?- Alex Gendler

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Aurora Originals

Take your students on an engineering and history adventure with this Leaning Tower of Pisa Companion Resource. Perfect for high school and college classrooms, this resource includes: 20 thought-provoking discussion questions on engineering, soil science, and cultural heritage An expanded essay prompt exploring the tower’s flaws, preservation, and symbolic meaning A structured debate activity on the ethics of preserving historic landmarks “as they are”Ideal for history, engineering, or cultural

9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education

Engineering, European History, Other (Social Studies)

St Patrick’s Day STEM Math Game – Four Leaf Clover & Shamrock Leprechaun Math

Created by

Kerry Tracy Feel-Good Teaching

This St. Patrick’s Day math game & STEM activity blends four leaf clover probability, shamrock math, and leprechaun math into an engaging, classroom-ready challenge. In this St Patrick’s Day STEM math game, kids design, build, and test a four leaf clover flying disc while exploring probability through hands-on experimentation and an optional St. Patrick’s Day game connected to a pot of gold theme. This activity makes abstract math concepts concrete, interactive, and fun. Perfect for St. P

2nd - 8th

Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning

NGSS

K-2-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-3

, MS-ETS1-2

Also included in: St Patrick’s Day Science STEM – Four Leaf Clover, Leprechaun, Shamrock Math Fun

TED Talk: Building the World’s Largest (and most Controversial) Power Plant- Ale

Created by

Aurora Originals

Bring the world’s most powerful hydroelectric plant into your classroom with this engaging TED-Ed video companion resource! Based on the documentary-style lesson about China’s Three Gorges Dam, this resource includes 20 critical thinking questions, a structured essay prompt, and an expanded debate topic exploring the complex balance between technological advancement and human cost. Perfect for high school or college-level science, geography, global studies, or ethics classes. Help students un

9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education

Civics, Engineering, Geography

TED Talk: How do Gas Masks Actually Work?- George Zaidan

Created by

Aurora Originals

This high-quality, standards-aligned companion resource is designed for use with the TED-Ed lesson on air filtration and mask technology. Perfect for high school and college classrooms, this printable or digital resource includes 20 engaging discussion questions, an expanded writing prompt, and a debate activity exploring public health and climate resilience. Students will dive into the science behind N95 masks, HEPA filters, van der Waals forces, and the role of activated carbon—while connectin

9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education

Engineering, Environment, Health

Roller Coasters: The Science Behind the Thrill STEM Project

Created by

Leapfrog Lessons

🎢 Roller Coasters: The Science Behind the Thrill | Reading Comprehension + STEM Lab ChallengeLooking for an engaging, meaningful, and low-prep end-of-year science activity? This roller coaster-themed resource combines science literacy with hands-on engineering to create an unforgettable learning experience for your students!Students will begin by exploring the science behind roller coasters through an engaging nonfiction reading passage that introduces key concepts such as gravitational potenti

5th - 8th

Engineering, Other (Science), Physical Science

TED Talk: How Computer Memory Works- Kanawat Senanan

Created by

Aurora Originals

This engaging TED-Ed companion resource is designed for high school and college-level students and pairs with the animated lesson about how computers store and process memory. It explores key concepts like RAM, cache, latency, and long-term storage technologies. The resource includes 20 discussion questions, an expanded writing prompt, and a debate topic exploring the future of digital memory and data preservation. Perfect for technology, engineering, or computer science classrooms, this resourc

9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education

Computer Science - Technology, Engineering

TED Talk: How one Design Flaw almost Toppled a Skyscraper- Alex Gendler

Created by

Aurora Originals

Uncover the hidden history of a near-disaster in this engaging resource about the Citicorp Center structural flaw. ✅ Includes 20 thought-provoking questions, a formal essay prompt, and a classroom debate topic to foster critical thinking about engineering, ethics, and accountability. ✅ Great for high school and college students in architecture, engineering, history, or ethics courses. Perfect for classrooms exploring STEM, problem-solving, and how one student’s observation quietly prevented ca

9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education

Civics, Engineering, U.S. History

IB Design Technology Topic A1.1 Ergonomics Quiz Exam Revision, Worksheets

Created by

The IB Science Shop

⚡ IB DP Design Technology: A1.1 Ergonomics Exam Revision, Worksheets ⚡ Supplement your design technology lessons with this helpful, exam-aligned resource. This 7-in-1 package offers a thorough review of key concepts through diverse question formats. ✨ What's Inside:20 Targeted multiple-choice questions testing ergonomics principles, anthropometrics, and human factors in design10 In-depth short answer questions exploring workspace design, physiological and psychological considerations, and produ

10th - 12th, Adult Education

Engineering, Science

Also included in: IB DP Design Technology Bundle 1: Topic A: Design in Theory Exam Revision Pack

Created by

The IB Science Shop

⚡ IB DP Design Technology: B3.3 Mechanical Systems Application Exam Revision, Worksheets ⚡ Supplement your design technology lessons with this helpful, exam-aligned resource. This 7-in-1 package offers a thorough review of key concepts through diverse question formats. ✨ What's Inside:20 Targeted multiple-choice questions testing mechanical advantage, efficiency, levers, gears, and power transmission10 In-depth short answer questions exploring velocity ratios, torque calculations, and force dis

10th - 12th, Adult Education

Engineering, Science

Also included in: IB DP Design Technology Bundle 2: Topic B: Design in Practice Exam Revision Pack