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Marble Run STEM Challenge - Engineering Design Process Paper Roller Coaster
Your students will love creating their own marble runs! This activity is perfect to add some fun while still addressing science standards. Students will use the engineering design process to ask, imagine, plan, create, test, improve, and reflect. Students will use simple recycled materials (easily adjusted for what you have on hand) or the included template pages printed on cardstock to construct and test their own marble tracks. Key Features: Hands-on STEM exploration through marble track
3rd - 5th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-2
, 4-PS3-1
+3
The Crane Design and Building Challenge -- STEM Problem Solving
A best practice lesson for the teaching of physical science or GATE talent pools:
In this lesson, students use the engineering process to build a working crane model that is strong enough to lift a stapler.
There are no set patterns, pre-cut materials, or teacher-led building instructions here! Students engage in the engineering process to design and build their own working models of cranes. The teacher sets guidelines and limitations, provides feedback and monitors progress, instructs the
4th - 8th
Engineering, Physical Science
Also included in: Creativity Bundle for GATE Gifted and Talented and ALL
Steps to the Engineering and Design Process Posters
This is a set of colorful posters that explain the steps to the Engineering and Design Process and helps keep students on track when engaging in engineering activities. These are full-page posters that can be read from across the room. These are the same steps that are used in the Next Generation Science standards:Ask Plan Imagine Create Improve There are also two recording sheets for the students to use. One on the primary level and one on the upper elementary level. ❤️ Click Here to Follow
Not Specific
Engineering
CCSS, NGSS
CCRA.L.6
, K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
+4
Also included in: STEM Lab / Maker Space Starter Kit for Elementary grades BUNDLE
Engineering Design Process Posters and Activities
This is a great way to introduce the Engineering Design Process to your class! This product includes posters and activities.
Posters
1. Ask
2. Explore
3. Plan
4. Build Model
5. Evaluate
6. Launch
Activities
1. Sort-students sort STEM scenarios under the correct Engineering Design Process Heading
2. Student Illustrations-students illustrate each part of the Engineering Design Process. These are great to display!
3. Design Process Wheel-students create a moveable wheel that explains
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Science
Protect the Egg! | Engineering Design Process STEM Challenge | Hands-On Science
Protect the Egg! | Engineering Design Process STEM Challenge | Hands-On Science for K–2Challenge students to think like engineers with this engaging Protect the Egg STEM activity! In this hands-on engineering challenge, students design and build a structure to protect an egg from breaking when it is dropped, while following the Engineering Design Process step by step. This activity encourages creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking as students plan, build, test, evaluate, and impro
PreK - 3rd
Engineering, General Science, Writing
Fossil Huntress: Mary Leakey Paleontologist Engineering Design Process Activity
Bring science, literacy, and engineering together with this engaging hands-on STEM activity inspired by the book Fossil Huntress: Mary Leakey written by Andi Diehn. A free book that can be found on Epic Books! Students will learn about pioneering paleontologist Mary Leakey and her incredible fossil discoveries while designing and testing their own excavation tools. In this cross-curricular lesson, students use the Engineering Design Process to create a tool that can safely uncover hidden fossils
PreK - 5th
Archaeology, Engineering, Informational Text
3D Post Processing Impact CER | Manufacturing | Case Study
📘 Full Length National Standard-Aligned DBQ CER Style Worksheet - Claim Evidence Reasoning | 3D Post Processing Impact Case Study Worksheet | Evidence-Based Reading Engage your students in high-level critical thinking and evidence-based analysis on the subject of Manufacturing & Industry 4.0, with this Full Length DBQ CER Style Worksheet. This resource is designed to help students analyze real-world topics, interpret informational texts, and support answers with evidence—all while staying
9th - 12th
Engineering, Reading, Robotics
The Haber-Bosch Process DBQ I Agricultural Theory I Middle School GATE
📘 Full Length DBQ Style Worksheet - Standard-Aligned Document Based Questions | The Haber-Bosch Process Worksheet | Evidence-Based Reading Engage your students in high-level critical thinking and evidence-based analysis on the subject of Agricultural Theory, with this Full Length DBQ Style Worksheet. This resource is designed to help students analyze real-world topics, interpret informational texts, and support answers with evidence—all while staying accessible for Gifted & Talented middle
6th - 8th
Engineering, Environment, Informational Text
3D Post Processing Impact CER | Manufacturing | GATE Middle School
📘 Full Length Standard Aligned DBQ CER Style Worksheet - Claim Evidence Reasoning | 3D Post Processing Impact Case Study Worksheet | Evidence-Based Reading Engage your students in high-level critical thinking and evidence-based analysis on the subject of Manufacturing & Industry 4.0, with this Full Length DBQ CER Style Worksheet. This resource is designed to help students analyze real-world topics, interpret informational texts, and support answers with evidence—all while staying accessible
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Informational Text, Robotics
Engineering Adapted Book | Engineers Solve Problems | Special Education & STEM
Engineering Adapted Book | Engineers Solve Problems | Special Education & STEM This Engineering Adapted Book introduces students to the engineering design process using simple language, clear visuals, and predictable sentence structure. Designed for special education, autism support, and emerging readers, this resource helps students understand how engineers think, plan, create, test, and improve solutions. With errorless options and picture-supported text, this adapted book is perfect for buil
PreK - 3rd
Engineering
Parachute Drop Challenge | STEM Activity | Engineering Design Process
Looking for a fun, low-prep STEM challenge your students will love? This printable hands-on engineering activity is part of a 30-challenge STEM series designed to help students explore science, engineering, problem-solving, and critical thinking through meaningful design tasks. In this challenge, students plan, build, test, and improve their ideas using simple materials and the engineering design process. This STEM activity encourages creativity, perseverance, collaboration, and real-world appli
Not Specific
Engineering, Other (Science), Physical Science
CCSS, NGSS
W.5.1b
, W.3.1b
, W.4.1b
+11
Also included in: STEM Challenge Bundle | 30 Hands-On Engineering Design Activities
Engineering Design Process | Tech Ed | STEM Activity GATE Middle School
🧠 Worksheet | Tech Ed | Gifted & Talented Middle School Critical ThinkingEngage your students with this high-interest, real-world Tech Ed worksheet focused on Engineering Design Process. This resource is designed to promote critical thinking, inquiry-based learning, and real-world application, making it perfect for modern classrooms. Students will explore meaningful scenarios, analyze real-world connections, and express their ideas through structured questions that go beyond basic recall.
6th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Instructional Technology
Advanced Welding Processes | Welding Activity GATE Middle School
🧠 Worksheet | Welding | Gifted & Talented Middle School Critical ThinkingEngage your students with this high-interest, real-world Welding worksheet focused on Advanced Welding Processes. This resource is designed to promote critical thinking, inquiry-based learning, and real-world application, making it perfect for modern classrooms. Students will explore meaningful scenarios, analyze real-world connections, and express their ideas through structured questions that go beyond basic recall. F
6th - 8th
Engineering, Instructional Technology, Physical Science
Manufacturing Processes Worksheet | STEM Activity | GATE Middle School
🧠 Worksheet | Manufacturing Activity | Gifted & Talented Middle School Critical ThinkingEngage your students with this high-interest, real-world Manufacturing worksheet focused on Manufacturing Processes. This resource is designed to promote critical thinking, inquiry-based learning, and real-world application, making it perfect for modern classrooms. Students will explore meaningful scenarios, analyze real-world connections, and express their ideas through structured questions that go beyon
6th - 8th
Business, Engineering, Robotics
Machining Processes Worksheet | Manufacturing STEM Activity | GATE Middle School
🧠 Worksheet | Manufacturing Activity | Gifted & Talented Middle School Critical ThinkingEngage your students with this high-interest, real-world Manufacturing worksheet focused on Machining Processes. This resource is designed to promote critical thinking, inquiry-based learning, and real-world application, making it perfect for modern classrooms. Students will explore meaningful scenarios, analyze real-world connections, and express their ideas through structured questions that go beyond ba
6th - 8th
Business, Engineering, Robotics
Joining Processes Worksheet | Manufacturing STEM Activity | GATE Middle School
🧠 Worksheet | Manufacturing Activity | Gifted & Talented Middle School Critical ThinkingEngage your students with this high-interest, real-world Manufacturing worksheet focused on Joining Processes. This resource is designed to promote critical thinking, inquiry-based learning, and real-world application, making it perfect for modern classrooms. Students will explore meaningful scenarios, analyze real-world connections, and express their ideas through structured questions that go beyond basi
6th - 8th
Business, Engineering, Robotics
Forming Processes Worksheet | Manufacturing STEM Activity | GATE Middle School
🧠 Worksheet | Manufacturing Activity | Gifted & Talented Middle School Critical ThinkingEngage your students with this high-interest, real-world Manufacturing worksheet focused on Forming Processes. This resource is designed to promote critical thinking, inquiry-based learning, and real-world application, making it perfect for modern classrooms. Students will explore meaningful scenarios, analyze real-world connections, and express their ideas through structured questions that go beyond basi
6th - 8th
Business, Engineering, Robotics
Process Technicians GATE Middle School Inquiry & Real World Connections
Inquiry & Real World Connection Worksheet designed for Gifted and Talented Students and focused on the Process Technicians lesson in Middle School Career & Technical Education. See Thumbnails for more details. Simply purchase, download and copy! Each Worksheet Includes:10x Real World Related Prompts on the Topic20x Questions for Student Inquiry & Expressing Opinions (2 Questions per Prompt)Great For Student Engagement!For a FREE example of this type of resource click: HERE**Answer Key Included**
6th - 8th
Business, Engineering, Physical Science
Sterile Processing Techs GATE Middle School Inquiry & Real World Connections
Inquiry & Real World Connection Worksheet designed for Gifted and Talented Students and focused on the Sterile Processing Technicians lesson in Middle School Career & Technical Education. See Thumbnails for more details. Simply purchase, download and copy! Each Worksheet Includes:10x Real World Related Prompts on the Topic20x Questions for Student Inquiry & Expressing Opinions (2 Questions per Prompt)Great For Student Engagement!For a FREE example of this type of resource click: HERE**Answer Key
6th - 8th
Business, Engineering, Physical Science
Supreme Court Case Process GATE Middle School Inquiry & Real World Connections
Inquiry & Real World Connection Worksheet designed for Gifted and Talented Students and focused on the Supreme Court Case Process lesson in Middle School Engineering & Future Technology. See Thumbnails for more details. Simply purchase, download and copy! Each Worksheet Includes:10x Real World Related Prompts on the Topic20x Questions for Student Inquiry & Expressing Opinions (2 Questions per Prompt)Great For Student Engagement!For a FREE example of this type of resource click: HERE**Answer Key
6th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Reading
Build Your Big Idea | STEM Challenge | Engineering Design Process
Looking for a fun, low-prep STEM challenge your students will love? This printable hands-on engineering activity is the final activity in a 30-challenge STEM series designed to help students explore science, engineering, problem-solving, and critical thinking through meaningful design tasks. In this challenge, students plan, build, test, and improve their ideas using simple materials and the engineering design process. This STEM activity encourages creativity, perseverance, collaboration, and re
Not Specific
Engineering, Not Subject Specific, Other (Science)
CCSS, NGSS
W.5.1b
, W.3.1b
, W.4.1b
+11
Also included in: STEM Challenge Bundle | 30 Hands-On Engineering Design Activities
Problem Detective Challenge | STEM Challenge | Engineering Design Process
Looking for a fun, low-prep STEM challenge your students will love? This printable hands-on engineering activity is part of a 30-challenge STEM series designed to help students explore science, engineering, problem-solving, and critical thinking through meaningful design tasks. In this challenge, students plan, build, test, and improve their ideas using simple materials and the engineering design process. This STEM activity encourages creativity, perseverance, collaboration, and real-world appli
Not Specific
Engineering, Not Subject Specific, Other (Science)
CCSS, NGSS
W.5.1b
, W.3.1b
, W.4.1b
+11
Also included in: STEM Challenge Bundle | 30 Hands-On Engineering Design Activities
Superhero Shield Challenge | STEM Activity | Engineering Design Process
Looking for a fun, low-prep STEM challenge your students will love? This printable hands-on engineering activity is part of a 30-challenge STEM series designed to help students explore science, engineering, problem-solving, and critical thinking through meaningful design tasks. In this challenge, students plan, build, test, and improve their ideas using simple materials and the engineering design process. This STEM activity encourages creativity, perseverance, collaboration, and real-world appli
Not Specific
Engineering, Other (Science), Physical Science
CCSS, NGSS
W.5.1b
, W.3.1b
, W.4.1b
+11
Also included in: STEM Challenge Bundle | 30 Hands-On Engineering Design Activities
Design Thinking Process Infographic – Student-Friendly PDF Poster
✨ Student-Friendly Design Thinking Infographic! ✨ A beautifully designed PDF poster that breaks down the design thinking process into simple steps with visuals. Perfect for IB, STEAM, and Makerspace classrooms—great for walls, notebooks, or project-based learning! ✨ Design Thinking Process Infographic – Student-Friendly PDF Poster ✨ Bring creativity and problem-solving to life in your classroom with this aesthetically designed Design Thinking infographic! This digital download (PDF) is perf
4th - 12th
Engineering, General Science, Other (Science)
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+4
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