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STEM Challenge - Desktop Putt-putt Golf Elementary GATE and Middle School
Two fun, hands-on lessons here which teach physical science concepts such as momentum, friction, elastic and inelastic collisions, and Newton’s Laws of Motion! National core standards including physical science and expository writing? 21st Century Learning Skills? Critical Thinking? They’re all here too!
These two lessons will take two or more hours of instruction time and are appropriate for 4th grade GATE classes through regular 8th grade science.
These lessons are the quick and easy versi
4th - 8th
Engineering, Physics
Also included in: KID CREATED GAMES Standards-based STEM and Math Games Bundle
ThinkForge Desktop Engineering Challenges V2 and V3 Bundle (10 Challenges)
ThinkForge™ Desktop Engineering Challenges Volume 2 + Volume 3 BundleHands-On Engineering • No Lab Required • Middle & High SchoolBuild a complete, classroom-ready engineering experience with the ThinkForge™ Desktop Engineering Challenges Volume 2 + Volume 3 Bundle. This bundle combines two full volumes (10 challenges) of hands-on design challenges that guide students from foundational engineering thinking to more advanced structural problem-solving - using only common classroom materials. To
6th - 12th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
+3
Five ThinkForge Desktop Engineering Challenges Volume 3 - Energy/Motion (MS/HS)
ThinkForge™ Desktop Engineering Challenges are low-prep, classroom-ready engineering design challenges that engage students in hands-on problem solving using common materials and minimal space. Each challenge guides students through the engineering design process as they analyze a real-world problem, design and build a solution, test and redesign, and communicate results. Perfect for STEM, science, and physics classrooms (grades 6–12), these desktop-friendly challenges build critical thinking, c
6th - 12th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Physics
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
+3
Marble Run Mania Roller Coaster STEM Challenge
Engage your students in a hands-on STEM challenge that brings Newton’s Laws of Motion to life! In Marble Run Mania, student pairs will design, plan, and build a marble run with one goal: achieving the longest travel time possible while working within a set of engineering constraints. What’s Included:Teacher Guide with pacing suggestions, key constraints, and differentiation strategiesNewton’s Laws Introduction Worksheet (Student & Teacher Edition)“Your Mission” Criteria Cards outlining rules a
6th - 9th
Engineering, Physical Science, Physics
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
+1
Egg Drop Challenge DBQ/CER | Physical Science | NGSS Standard Aligned
📘 Full Length National Standard-Aligned DBQ CER Style Worksheet - Claim Evidence Reasoning | Egg Drop Challenge Worksheet | Evidence-Based Reading Engage your students in high-level critical thinking and evidence-based analysis on the subject of Physical Science, 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 for high school lea
9th - 12th
Chemistry, Physical Science, Physics
The Crumple Zone Challenge DBQ/CER | Physics Worksheet | NGSS Standard Aligned
📘 Full Length National Standard-Aligned DBQ CER Style Worksheet - Claim Evidence Reasoning | The Crumple Zone Challenge Worksheet | Evidence-Based Reading Engage your students in high-level critical thinking and evidence-based analysis on the subject of Physics, 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 for high school lear
9th - 12th
Physical Science, Physics, Reading
Egg Drop Challenge DBQ/CER | Physical Science NGSS | GATE Middle School
📘 Full Length NGSS Aligned DBQ CER Style Worksheet - Claim Evidence Reasoning | Egg Drop Challenge Worksheet | Evidence-Based Reading Engage your students in high-level critical thinking and evidence-based analysis on the subject of Physical Science, 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 for gifted & talented middle sch
3rd - 6th
Chemistry, Physical Science, Physics
The Crumple Zone Challenge DBQ/CER | Physics NGSS-Aligned | GATE Middle School
📘 Full Length NGSS Aligned DBQ CER Style Worksheet - Claim Evidence Reasoning | The Crumple Zone Challenge Worksheet | Evidence-Based Reading Engage your students in high-level critical thinking and evidence-based analysis on the subject of Physics, 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 for gifted & talented middle scho
3rd - 6th
Informational Text, Physical Science, Physics
Codes and Standards | Electrical Engineering STEM Activity GATE Middle School
🧠 Worksheet | Electrical Engineering | Gifted & Talented Middle School Critical ThinkingEngage your students with this high-interest, real-world Electrical Engineering worksheet focused on Codes and Standards. 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 g
6th - 8th
Engineering, Physical Science, Physics
The Secret Code of Elements GATE Middle School Inquiry & Real World Connections
Inquiry & Real World Connection Worksheet designed for Gifted and Talented Students and focused on the Secret Code of Elements lesson in Middle School Physical Science. 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**Be sure
6th - 8th
Chemistry, Physical Science, Physics
Spaghetti Bridge Engineering Challenge
The Spaghetti Bridge Challenge allows students to collaborate on the engineering process of building a bridge!
7th - 12th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
Egg Drop Challenge
This fun and engaging Egg Drop Challenge allows students to connect creativity to an investigation about gravity, force, and impact force.
6th - 10th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
MS-PS2-2
, MS-PS2-1
Roller Coaster Challenge by Learn to Connect STEM
The Roller Challenge by L2C is part of a series of activities that you can use for fun competition in your classroom. The Learn to Connect STEM Challenge series can be integrated into your instruction, implemented for fun end of the week activities, made part of a science club or used without the points and competition to engage your students in curriculum.
In this STEM activity the students will build background on roller coasters by watching a video on the types of energy in roller coasters,
4th - 9th
Engineering, Physics
CCSS
4.MD.A.1
, 4.MD.A.2
, 5.MD.A.1
+4
TED Talk: Are We Living In a Simulation?- Zohreh Davoudi
Challenge your students with one of the most mind-bending questions in philosophy and science: Are we living in a simulation? This Simulation Hypothesis Companion Resource includes: 20 engaging discussion questions on reality, physics, and philosophy An expanded essay prompt connecting Nick Bostrom’s argument with modern scientific testing A structured debate topic on whether the simulation hypothesis is a valid scientific pursuitPerfect for philosophy, physics, or advanced discussion-based c
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Astronomy, Computer Science - Technology, Physics
TED Talk: How Fast Are You Moving right now?- Tucker Hiatt.
Challenge your students’ assumptions about motion, speed, and reality with this TED Talk companion on relative and absolute motion. Perfect for high school or college-level physics and philosophy of science courses, this resource includes 18 thought-provoking discussion questions, a deep analytical writing prompt, and a classroom debate topic. Students will explore reference frames, Galileo’s relativity, Einstein’s influence, and what it means for something to be “deeply real.” A great fit for
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Physics
AP Physics 1 Cheat Sheet
A color-coded, print-ready reference sheet covering every major equation and concept from Torque & Rotational Statics through Density, Pressure & Fluids. Each section includes a plain-English 'What It Is' explanation, a real-world example, must-know equations with proper subscripts, tips, and common mistakes. Aligned to the 2026 AP Physics 1 exam. Available in PDF and editable Word (.docx) format. Perfect for exam review, classroom display, or student reference.
11th - 12th, Higher Education
Physics
Bridge Engineering Lesson
In this challenge, you will design and build a model bridge with the highest strength to weight ratio. Students will read this PowerPoint lesson and answer questions on bridge engineering science and on designing a model bridge. I also included a Powerpoint lesson on how to draw a full size drawing of a model bridge. You can modify or edit the lesson to meet your needs. All the worksheets, tests, answer keys, grading rubrics, and suggestions for teaching this unit are provided in Word format fre
8th - 12th
Engineering, Physical Science, Physics
Bridge Engineering
Bridge Engineering In this challenge, you will design and build a model bridge with the highest strength to weight ratio. Students will read the PowerPoint lesson and answer questions on bridge engineering science and on designing a model bridge. I also included Powerpoint lessons on how to draw a full size drawing of a model bridge. You can modify or edit the lesson to meet your needs. All the worksheets, tests, answer keys, grading rubrics, and suggestions for teaching this unit are provided i
8th - 12th
Engineering, Physical Science, Physics
TED Talk: Hawking’s Black Hole Paradox Explained- Fabio Pacucci
Explore the cosmic puzzle that’s challenging everything we know about the universe with this TED Talk companion. Perfect for high school or college-level physics, astronomy, or philosophy of science courses, this resource includes 18 critical thinking questions, a detailed writing prompt, and a stimulating debate topic on scientific priorities. Students will examine concepts like Hawking Radiation, quantum information, and the holographic principle in an engaging and thought-provoking format. Id
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Physics
Earthquake Tower STEM Worksheets – Editable Version | Grades 6–8
Looking for editable STEM worksheets to support an earthquake engineering challenge in your middle school classroom? This Earthquake Shake Tower Editable Student Worksheet Packet gives Grades 6–8 teachers the flexibility to customize student pages while guiding students through the engineering design process as they design, test, analyze, and improve a tower built to withstand simulated earthquake shaking. This resource is ideal for teachers who want to adjust wording, reduce writing load,
6th - 8th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Physics
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Also included in: Earthquake Tower STEM Worksheets Bundle – Editable Version | Grades 3–8
Design a Safe Drop System
🪂 Design a Safe Drop System: A Phenomena-Based STEM Engineering Challenge (5E Lesson)Engage your students in authentic, high-impact learning with this real-world STEM design challenge where they investigate a compelling phenomenon and apply physics, math, and engineering principles to solve a critical problem: How can we design a system that safely controls the motion of a falling object? 🌍 PHENOMENA-BASED LEARNING THAT DRIVES CURIOSITY This project begins with an observable, real-world phe
6th - 12th
Applied Math, Engineering, Physics
CCSS, NGSS
HSF-IF.A.2
, HSF-IF.B.4
, HSF-IF.B.6
+5
Also included in: STEM Night Expo Bundle
TED Talk: Why are Earthquakes so Hard to Predict?- Jean-Baptiste P. Koehl
Can we predict the next big earthquake? This TED-Ed companion resource explores the challenges of forecasting seismic activity, from ancient inventions like Zhang Heng’s earthquake vase to modern technologies like seismometers, smartphone networks, and gas detectors. Students will examine tectonic forces, rock behavior, and predictive software in this high-interest science lesson. Perfect for high school and college-level earth science or physics classes, this resource includes 20 engaging discu
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Earth Sciences, Geography, Physics
Defying Gravity: A Physics and Chemistry Engineering Design Project
This is a great end of the year project or something to engage students during the testing season. Challenge Overview: In this challenge, students will design and build a device that defies gravity for five seconds and starts on a flat surface or ground using the engineering design process. They must: · Justify the materials needed for their device and provide an accurate supply list with quantities. · Explain how their device opposes the force of gravity. · Identify variables and controls du
6th - 10th
Chemistry, Physical Science, Physics
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-PS2-4
, MS-ETS1-4
+5
TED Talk: What can Schrödinger's cat teach us about quantum mechanics?- Josh Sam
This high school science resource explores quantum mechanics, including superposition, Schrödinger’s cat, and entanglement. Students analyze how quantum theory challenges traditional physics and shapes emerging technologies. Best for: Physics, Chemistry, STEM Includes • 20 discussion and comprehension questions • Analytical essay prompt • Structured essay with paragraph guidance and sentence starters • Classroom debate activity • Critical thinking discussion questions Grades: 9–12, College, Adul
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Chemistry, Other (Science), Physics
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