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⭐Build a Rocket and Launcher: Back to School STEM Engineering Project!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Learn, build, and explore all about the space shuttle! This bundle includes colorful flashcards, journal booklet, and project instructions. There are 4 lesson plans included in this bundle. Each lesson is about 45 minutes to an hour long. This project includes the following:The Little Engineer’s Guide The little Engineer’s Guide (individual pages) – If you choose to NOT print it as a booklet Vocabulary flashcards 4 Full Lesson Plans with teacher’s notes, background information and proje
1st - 4th
Engineering, Reading, Science
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)
Halloween Read-Aloud STEM Challenges | 10 Story-Based Engineering Projects
Bring Halloween learning to life with these 10 hands-on STEM challenges inspired by popular Halloween read-alouds! Each activity connects to a story students love and challenges them to design, build, and solve problems using creativity and critical thinking. Perfect for October STEM stations, small groups, or a full week of festive fun, these story-based engineering projects keep engagement high while reinforcing real science and engineering practices. 🧠 Why Teachers Love This Resource:✅ 1
1st - 3rd
Classroom Community, Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
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
Shoe Sculpture Challenge - Beginning of Year Group Project - PPT + Instructions
The best beginning of Year/Semester project! Everyone raves over this assignment and it is such a joy watching students collaborate and problem solve with just cardboard, masking tape, and glue. This Shoe Sculpture Challenge allows students to work in a group to build a shoe of any style with basic materials. They must figure it out together and the shoe must fit a group "Cinderella"! Finished shoes are voted on for Most Creative and Best Craftsmanship. This is sure to be a hit in your classro
4th - 12th
Classroom Community, Engineering, Visual Arts
Swinging Parrot Robot – LEGO Education WeDo 2.0 Building & Coding Project
Build and code a fun LEGO Education WeDo 2.0 Swinging Parrot Robot!This step-by-step guide includes: Detailed building instructions with clear visuals A complete parts list for easy classroom preparation Ready-to-use program code Tips for exploring motion, balance, and simple mechanisms in robotics This project was inspired by a publicly available video demonstration, but all instructions, photos, and program code were independently created. Perfect for STEM and coding lessons for students a
2nd - 5th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Robotics
Pop-Up Book Project: Make Engineering Fun
Engage your students in a hands-on, cross-curricular project that combines storytelling, art, and paper engineering! This Pop-Up Book Project is designed for students to create interactive books for a kindergarten audience. Through this project, students will: Analyze audience needs (interests, vocabulary words)Learn paper engineering techniques (V-folds, layers, pull-tabs)Develop storytelling and illustration skillsApply the design process from brainstorming to peer reviewWhat’s Included in T
8th - 12th
Classroom Community, Engineering, Visual Arts
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-1
+1
STEM Easter Egg Drop Lab Project Based Learning
Engage students in a high-interest STEM experience that blends engineering, literacy, and critical thinking. This ready-to-use unit challenges students to design and build a system that protects an egg from impact. Students will explore concepts such as force, gravity, impact, and design revision as they move through a scaffolded engineering process—planning, testing, analyzing, and improving their designs. Meaningful literacy connections ensure students are not just building, but also thinki
4th - 9th
Engineering, General Science, Physical Science
Jump Rope Robot – LEGO Education WeDo 2.0 Building & Coding Project
Build and code a fun LEGO Education WeDo 2.0 Jump Rope Robot! This step-by-step guide includes: Detailed building instructions with visuals Full parts list for easy classroom preparation Ready-to-use program code Tips for exploring motion, rhythm, and teamwork in robotics This project was inspired by a publicly available video demonstration, but all instructions, photos, and program code were independently created. Perfect for STEM and coding lessons for students aged 6–12.
2nd - 5th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Robotics
Constructing Time A Hands-on Tech Project on Building Sundials and Water Clocks
Middle school students work with their hands deconstructing and constructing time-pieces from ancient time to today. This activity is a part of a bundle: “Ancient Time Bundle”. In this practical work project, students will learn how timepieces are made through the process of deconstruction and reconstruction. Moreover, this guided activity will allow them to build and calibrate their chosen time-telling device, to customize each clock depending on their design and function, and to deeply under
6th - 9th
Ancient History, Engineering
Also included in: STEAM Project on the History of Time
Haunted House STEM Project - Bootiful Builds
Use cardboard, other small recycled materials, and basic crafting supplies to bring a mini haunted house to life with this Halloween STEM Project Idea. Incorporate this into the reading and math classroom using measurement and flooring planning with story telling! Finish up the project with presentations and an awards ceremony!
4th - 8th
Engineering, Measurement, Visual Arts
Marshmallow Bridge Project - STEM / Pre-Algebra / Algebra 1 PBL!
An excellent STEM project to explore equations and inequalities, while also using creativity and engineering! Student develop and plan a marshmallow bridge, purchase materials from you using an imaginary budget, and then construct it over the next couple of days. At the end, the students create a poster of their design and thinking. It's an extremely fun project and the students really enjoy the hands on approach to working with money and mathematics. Materials to provide are small marshmallows
7th - 10th
Algebra, Applied Math, Engineering
US Indigenous Dwellings | Mini Unit with Reading and Project
Bring cultural geography and architectural history to life with this comprehensive mini unit on Indigenous dwellings of the United States, designed specifically for grades 4–8. Students explore how Native American communities across six major U.S. regions adapted their homes to match their local climates and available natural resources. Each region includes: A student-friendly informational article that highlights the geography, culture, and architectural ingenuity of the Indigenous groups na
3rd - 8th
Engineering, Native Americans, U.S. History
Also included in: Cultural Studies Full Store Mega Bundle
Invention Project- Planning, Directions & Presentation Outline
This document lays out all the steps to do an invention convention in your classroom. There is a planning sheet to get students started, a directions page, and an outline for students to prepare an oral presentation to share their results at the end. You can do this project in class or as a home-school connection project. (I have done it both ways- I find it works better at home, mostly because I didn't have to gather a bunch of random materials for students to build with. However it still works
1st - 3rd
Engineering, General Science, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
Build a Catapult STEAM Project Using Everyday Easy to Find Materials
Engage your students with this exciting Build a Catapult STEAM Project! This challenge uses easy-to-find everyday materials, making it perfect for any classroom. Students will design and construct a catapult, promoting critical thinking, creativity, and engineering skills. The project includes step-by-step instructions, a materials list, and reflection questions to guide students through the engineering design process. Ideal for hands-on learning, this activity encourages problem-solving an
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
Also included in: STEM Activities with Everyday Materials Bundle
Treehouse Model STEAM Project
Another engaging activity from WonderGround Science! Let's build treehouses! This activity requires some construction skills in advance. Or, let your older students do the prep work. With branches as "trees", your students can build model treehouses. This is a highlight project of the year, guaranteed to be remembered into their adulthood.
2nd - 12th
Engineering, Other (Arts)
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+1
Help Save Christmas! Engineers Wanted to Build an Elf Landing Device!
This fun holiday STEM project will have your students explore the engineering design process as they create an elf landing device to help Santa deliver his presents. Students will have to keep in mind the forces of gravity and drag, as well as materials that will absorb shock. Included in this purchase is the engineering challenge presented on a PowerPoint that has been converted into a PDF and the student write up sheet that walks them through the engineering design process. Students will have
3rd - 6th
Engineering
Paper Roller Coasters
Paper roller coasters is sure to be a project students will love! It is an engineering project that requires collaboration, problem solving, exact measurement, and a knowledge of physics. Students will explore and put to test Newton's Laws of motion while building their vertical paper roller coaster made out of card stock, tape, and a foam board for the base. You will be amazed at your students creativity in designing and problem solving. I love how cost efficient this STEM project is, using onl
5th - 9th
Engineering, Physics
Valentine's Day Catapults
Valentine's Day catapults is an awesome hands-on engineering project that can be used in February. Students will learn about simple machines, specifically levers as they explore, design, and test their Valentine's day catapult. Students will also be given opportunities to modify their design and test for both distance, accuracy, and power. During this investigation students will learn about Newton's 1st Law of Motion and the relationship between potential and kinetic energy. Many math connection
2nd - 7th
Engineering
Easy STEAM Activity with Everyday Materials Build a Windmill
Engage your students with this exciting Build a Windmill STEM Project! This challenge uses easy-to-find everyday materials, making it perfect for any classroom. Students will design and construct a windmill with moving blades, promoting critical thinking, creativity, and engineering skills. The project includes step-by-step instructions, a materials list, and reflection questions to guide students through the engineering design process. Ideal for hands-on learning, this activity encourages prob
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
Also included in: STEM Activities with Everyday Materials Bundle
STEM Activity Build a Ramp | Elementary STEAM Challenge
Engage your students with this exciting Build a Ramp STEAM Project! This challenge uses easy-to-find everyday materials, making it perfect for any classroom. Students will design and construct a ramp, promoting critical thinking, creativity, and engineering skills. The project includes step-by-step instructions, a materials list, and reflection questions to guide students through the engineering design process. Ideal for hands-on learning, this activity encourages problem-solving and teamwo
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
Also included in: STEM Activities with Everyday Materials Bundle
STEM Challenge Everyday Material Build a Chair
Engage your students with this exciting Build a Chair STEM Project! This challenge uses easy-to-find everyday materials, making it perfect for any classroom. Students will design and construct a chair that holds a stuffed animal, promoting critical thinking, creativity, and engineering skills. The project includes step-by-step instructions, a materials list, and reflection questions to guide students through the engineering design process. Ideal for hands-on learning, this activity encourages p
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Physical Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
Also included in: STEM Activities with Everyday Materials Bundle
Egg Drop STEM Challenge
Engage your students with this exciting Egg Drop Container STEM Project! This challenge uses easy-to-find everyday materials, making it perfect for any classroom. Students will design and construct containers to protect an egg from a high drop, promoting critical thinking, creativity, and engineering skills. The project includes step-by-step instructions, a materials list, and reflection questions to guide students through the engineering design process. Ideal for hands-on learning, this activi
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Physical Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
Also included in: STEM Activities with Everyday Materials Bundle
STEM Activity Build a Maze | Elementary STEAM Challenge
Engage your students with this exciting Build a Maze STEAM Project! This challenge uses easy-to-find everyday materials, making it perfect for any classroom. Students will design and construct a maze, promoting critical thinking, creativity, and engineering skills. The project includes step-by-step instructions, a materials list, and reflection questions to guide students through the engineering design process. Ideal for hands-on learning, this activity encourages problem-solving and teamwo
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
Also included in: STEM Activities with Everyday Materials Bundle
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