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STEM Projects Easy Useful Engineering Design Process Activities 4th 5th Grade
STEM projects that you can actually USE in the classroom? Yes, please! Useful STEM came out of the idea of creating something that is practical for use a classroom. When students solve a problem they encounter daily, they see the real impact they can make. You can turn this into a team competition by having students present their ideas and allowing the class to vote on what they think is the best one. If possible, you can have real prototypes or designs 3D printed or made locally and then used
2nd - 8th
Engineering
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
SIMULATIONS Real-World Projects GATE Bundle Gifted
Many of my most popular resources! These products all feature highly participatory activities, real-world simulations, and application of critical thinking. See individual products for larger previews.
3rd - 6th
Applied Math, Engineering
Valentines Day Box Project Mailbox Card Holder STEM Challenge Activity February
Looking for a Valentine's Day Box Project? This ready to go Valentine’s Day Mailbox STEM Challenge activity is just what you need to keep your 2nd through 5th grade students engaged and excited for learning during the month of February. Challenge your students with an exciting Valentine's Day STEM challenge to design and build a Valentine's Day mailbox using cereal boxes or cardboard, wrapping paper, ribbon, and colored paper, or choose your own supplies. Some of the exciting parameters of the V
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Science
The Hydraulic Lift Challenge: A Real-World STEM Project (Geometry & Physics)
The Hydraulic Lift Challenge: A Real-World STEM & Engineering ProjectTransform your classroom into an engineering lab! This Project-Based Learning (PBL) resource guides students through the design, assembly, and mathematical analysis of a working hydraulic scissor lift. Perfect for High School students, this project turns abstract concepts like Pascal’s Law and Rhombus Properties into a hands-on, "aha!" moment they won’t forget. 🏗️ THE MISSIONStudents take on the role of Lead Engineers at
9th - 12th
Engineering, Geometry, Physics
Winter STEM Challenge Activities 5 Projects Sled Zip Line Snowshoe Snow Shovel
This is a set of super fun STEM challenges that puts your students at the center of a winter adventure! They are on a weekend trip in the mountains when a big snowstorm arrives. Now they are snowed in and must use their critical thinking and design skills to get out. Begin by showing students the "movie trailer" ( preview video) to build interest. After hearing the story of the vacation-gone-wrong, they will be presented with 5 different problems to solve by designing and building a solution. In
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Physical Science
BRIDGES INDEPENDENT RESEARCH PROJECT Based Learning PBL Genius Hour Engineering
This easy-to-follow, NO PREP, FULLY-EDITABLE resource gives you everything you need to have your students do a BRIDGES INDEPENDENT RESEARCH PBL PROJECT! Simply print out or post the Student Directions, Student Answer Sheets, and Student Tracker and GO! Students will follow the Design Process/Creative Problem-Solving Cycle to Research, Brainstorm, Plan, Create, Share, and Evaluate to complete an independent project. Editable Word documents, PDFs, and fillable Google Slides are included so that y
4th - 12th
Engineering, English Language Arts
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
+23
STEM Activities & Challenges: 2nd & 3rd Grade Magnetism Project
This STEM activity and challenge uses the properties of magnetism and the principles of engineering design to challenge students to design and create a structure that will allow a paperclip to "float" and "defy gravity." Step-by-step directions and materials list are both provided for the teacher to allow for maximum student success. A student design and planning packet is also provided to ensure that students carefully navigate the engineering design process during this STEM challenge. Stude
2nd - 3rd
Engineering, Physics, Science
NGSS
3-PS2-1
, 3-PS2-3
, 3-PS2-4
Also included in: Magnets Activity Unit and STEM Challenge BUNDLE
Disaster Relief Shelter STEM Project | Engineering Design Challenge | PBL
🏗️ Disaster Relief Shelter Engineering Design Project (STEM / PBL) Bring real-world engineering into your classroom with this highly engaging, hands-on STEM project where students design, build, and test a disaster relief shelter! In this project, students become engineers working for a disaster response company as they solve real-world problems faced by humanitarian organizations. They will design shelters to withstand conditions like hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, and extreme cold, then
5th - 12th
Engineering
STEM - Hurricane House Project
🌪️ Hurricane House Engineering Challenge 🌪️ Bring REAL engineering and problem-solving into your STEM classroom with this highly engaging hands-on challenge! Students will design, build, test, and improve a hurricane-resistant cardboard house while learning about: 🏗 Structural Stability 🌬 Wind Force 🧠 Engineering Design 📊 Testing & Data Collection 🔁 Iteration & Redesign Using a leaf blower to simulate hurricane-force winds, students become engineers as they discover how real structures su
3rd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Physical Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-PS2-2
+3
Mars Colony STEM Project | 5-Day Engineering Challenge | Middle School PBL
🚀 Engage your students with a real-world STEM mission!In this 5-day Mars Colony STEM Project, students work in teams to design a sustainable colony on Mars while applying the engineering design process, solving real-world problems, and collaborating like true engineers. Perfect for end-of-year projects, after testing, or hands-on STEM units, this resource keeps students engaged, thinking, and creating! 🧠What Students Will DoResearch the environment of MarsIdentify real-world survival chall
5th - 9th
Astronomy, Engineering, Other (ELA)
Roller Coasters: The Science Behind the Thrill STEM Project
🎢 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
Green Engineering Projects TRASHKETBALL Science Game - No Prep Grade 6 Review
Let’s score points with Trashketball!3 or more teams race to answer each question!!Trashketball is a No Prep Science game where students take shots to score points based on how quickly they answered the questions, but only if they are correct! The game is playable with the whole class together, or you can play it as small groups. There are 20 questions and answers are included. This version is Middle School Science, Grade 6, Green Engineering Projects It is a digital resource, no printouts requi
5th - 7th
Engineering, Environment
Also included in: 19 TRASHKETBALL Science Games - Engineering - Grade 6 No Prep Review
Invention Planning Sheet & 1-Minute Pitch Activity | STEM Writing Project
Get your students thinking like innovators with this engaging Invention Planning and Pitch Writing Resource! Perfect for elementary classrooms, this activity guides students through the creative process of designing their own invention and presenting it with a structured one-minute pitch. Students will identify real-world problems, brainstorm creative solutions, and clearly communicate their ideas through writing and speaking. This resource supports critical thinking, creativity, and public spea
3rd - 5th
Creative Writing, Engineering, Writing
CCSS, NGSS
W.3.2
, SL.3.4
, SL.3.5
+2
Marshmallow Launcher STEM Project | Engineering Design Challenge
Bring engineering and problem-solving to life with this engaging Marshmallow Launcher STEM Challenge! Students will work through the complete Engineering Design Process as they plan, build, test, improve, and compete using their own marshmallow launcher designs. This hands-on STEM project encourages students to think like real engineers while strengthening collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, and data analysis skills. Perfect for: ✅ STEM Class ✅ Makerspace Activities ✅ Engineering
5th - 9th
Engineering, Physics
Materials Science STEM Project | Design & Build Challenge | Engineering Activity
This Materials Science STEM Project is a hands-on, engaging way for students to apply their understanding of material properties through a real-world design challenge. Students will plan, build, test, and improve a product while using the engineering design process and explaining their thinking along the way. This resource is designed to be simple for teachers to implement while still providing meaningful, rigorous learning for students. 🧪 What’s Included: Student Directions Brainstorming
6th - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Other (Science)
STEM Space Colony Engineering Project | Mars & Moon Base Challenge (5-Day Unit)
Get your students thinking like real engineers. This engaging 5-day STEM project challenges students to design and justify a fully functional space colony on Mars or the Moon using real-world problem-solving, budgeting, and engineering principles. Students won’t just build… they’ll explain, defend, and think critically about every decision they make. 🧠 What Students Will DoStudents take on the role of aerospace engineers tasked with designing a sustainable space colony. Throughout the week, t
5th - 9th
Engineering
CCSS, NGSS
W.5.4
, W.6.2
, W.6.4
+13
CARDBOARD CREATION INDEPENDENT PROJECT Based Learning PBL Genius Hour Engineer
This easy-to-follow, NO PREP, FULLY-EDITABLE resource gives you everything you need to have your students do a CARDBOARD CREATION INDEPENDENT PBL PROJECT! Simply print out or post the Student Directions, Student Answer Sheets, and Student Tracker and GO! Students will follow the Design Process/Creative Problem-Solving Cycle to Research, Brainstorm, Plan, Create, Share, and Evaluate to create something out of cardboard! Editable Word documents, PDFs, and fillable Google Slides are included so th
3rd - 12th
Engineering, English Language Arts
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
+23
Onshape 3D Printing & CAD Project: Personalized Name Keychains
Bring CAD and 3D printing to life with a high-engagement, beginner-friendly project!In this 3-day unit, students will use OnShape (free, cloud-based CAD) to design a custom 3D-printable keychain featuring their own name. This project walks them through the entire engineering design process—from sketching ideas on paper to exporting an STL file for printing. Whether you’re introducing parametric modeling for the first time or need a plug-and-play STEM activity, this resource has everything you n
6th - 10th
Basic Principles, Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
NGSS
HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, HS-ETS1-4
3D Printing Desk Nameplate – STEM/STEAM Tinkercad Project
Bring 3D design to life with this ready-to-use Desk Nameplate Project for Tinkercad! Perfect for introducing additive manufacturing, CAD fundamentals, and real-world design constraints, this engaging 2–3 day lesson guides students through sketching, digital modeling, peer review, and reflection. Students will design a triangular standing nameplate with engraved or raised text, learning professional design rules while expressing personal identity. Whether your class is new to 3D printing or
5th - 9th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Visual Arts
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
SUPERHERO STEM BUNDLE Engineering Design Process Summer Camp Projects
KAPOW! This bundle of Superhero STEM activities and projects will keep students engaged for weeks on end. There are 8 guided and 8 bonus open-ended challenges included in this bundle. ⭐ What You'll Get ⭐ ✅ Suggested Material List ✅ STEM Challenge Tips: General tips for any STEM challenge. ✅ Teacher Notes: includes terminology and differentiation ideas. ✅ Sample pictures of completed projects. ✅ STEM Challenge poster and recording page for each of the 8 main STEM challenges that guide the stu
2nd - 6th
Engineering, Math
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Physics End of the year project GEAR SYSTEM
Includes Sample “Perfect Student” Answer Key Bring engineering, physics, and real-world problem solving into your classroom with this hands-on Gear Train Design Project! Students design, build, and analyze a working 3-gear system while applying key AP Physics concepts. What Students Will DoStudents will: Design and build a 3-gear system Calculate and explain gear ratios Analyze torque, angular velocity, and mechanical advantage Perform real measurements and data collection Complete a ful
11th - 12th, Higher Education
Engineering, Physics, Robotics
STEM Challenges for use with LEGO® or Building Blocks: Invention Project
Building blocks challenges for kids are motivating, fun, and engaging! In this project, students create their own invention, using building blocks. This is a hands on activity that hooks kids right away! Reinvigorate your STEAM time through hands on activities using building blocks challenges! How to Use:Students will be tasked with the job of inventing something useful and practical that solves an everyday problem, using building blocks as the primary source of materials. They will generate ide
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Writing
3D Printing Lesson: Planter with Drainage Tray – Tinkercad STEM/STEAM Project
Engage your students in functional 3D design with this ready-to-use lesson plan for creating a planter with a drainage tray in Tinkercad. This project teaches real-world design constraints, additive manufacturing concepts, and problem-solving—all while letting students personalize a useful object. Perfect for beginning and intermediate Tinkercad users, this resource walks students through the entire design process: from sketching and planning to digital modeling, peer review, exporting, and r
5th - 9th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Visual Arts
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
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