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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
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
Engineering Design Process Journal | STEM Early Finisher Reflection
Are you looking for a way to have your students participate in lessons about the Engineering Design Process? This student journal is the answer! It comes in two formats: printable and digital. Students will focus on various parts of the process and practice using each portion and reflect on its importance. This product can be used for early finishers, for review, morning work, with a substitute, homework, etc. What’s Included?Teacher Directions how to download the electronic version Color D
2nd - 5th
Engineering
Engineering Design Process Worksheets | Engineering Design Process 5th grade
STEM & Design Thinking Worksheet Bundle – Grades 3–5Bring creativity, critical thinking, and real-world problem solving to your classroom with this STEM & Design Thinking Worksheet Bundle, designed for grades 3–5! This printable resource pack includes 9 thoughtfully scaffolded worksheets to guide students through every step of the Engineering Design Process and Design Thinking Cycle—from brainstorming to reflection and everything in between. Whether you're running STEM challenges, PBL units,
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Engineering Design Process Task Cards | STEM Critical Thinking Questions
Are you struggling to find engaging ways to teach the crucial steps of the Engineering Design Process to your elementary students? Discover a powerful tool designed to ignite curiosity and foster critical thinking in grades 3-6! These "STEM Task Cards | Engineering Design Process Questions Grades 3–6" are meticulously crafted to make complex engineering concepts accessible and exciting for your students. ✨ What's Included: Thought-provoking task cards focused on each stage of the Engineering Des
3rd - 6th
Engineering, General Science
Also included in: Depth & Complexity Task Cards Bundle | Science Experiments + STEM Design
Engineer Design Process Worksheet – Grades 3–5 | User Empathy Mapping
User Empathy Mapping Worksheet – Design Thinking for Grades 3–5Support young innovators in designing with empathy using this User Empathy Mapping Worksheet, created for grades 3–5! This scaffolded, student-friendly worksheet helps learners explore their user's thoughts, feelings, actions, and needs before starting a STEM or design thinking challenge. With 8 clear, age-appropriate questions, students build a deeper understanding of who they’re designing for—and why it matters. Perfect for the
3rd - 5th
Basic Principles, Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-1
Engineer Design Process Worksheet | Fixes STEM Worksheet | Failure Reflection
Failure Reflection & Fixes STEM Worksheet – Grades 3–5Help students turn mistakes into learning moments with this printable Failure Reflection & Fixes Worksheet—a perfect companion for STEM, engineering, and design thinking challenges in grades 3–5! Aligned with the Engineering Design Process, this worksheet encourages young learners to reflect on what went wrong, analyze why it happened, and brainstorm how to improve their designs. With clear, student-friendly prompts, this worksheet support
3rd - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering, General Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
Engineering Design Process Template
This template can be used for any engineering/design project.
K - 5th
Engineering
STEM Stonehenge Activity-Uses History to Teach Engineering
Teach students about the engineering process using history. Students will attempt to move a brick 6 feet using only simple tools. They will design and test their ideas and learn more about Stonehenge as a engineering marvel. A lesson plan, teaching guide and worksheets are included. The worksheets have QR coded links to helpful videos safely stored on the Talented Teaching google drive. This activity is for Grade 3-5 and meets STEM standards:
1. W. 3.7- Construct research project that builds kno
3rd - 5th
Engineering
Build a Bridge STEM Activity | Engineering Challenge for Kindergarten & Grade 1
This STEM Engineering Challenge helps young learners explore problem-solving, creativity, and basic engineering skills through a fun hands-on activity. Students will become engineers as they plan, build, test, and improve a bridge using simple materials. This activity follows the Engineering Design Process and is perfect for introducing STEM concepts in an engaging and age-appropriate way. WHAT’S INCLUDED: ✔ STEM challenge cover page ✔ “What is the Challenge?” introduction ✔ Materials checklist
PreK - 6th
Engineering, Other (Math), Writing
Police Traffic Control STEM – Design & Control Traffic | Kindergarten–Grade 2
🚔🚦 Police Traffic Control STEM – Design & Control Traffic (Kindergarten–Grade 2)Teach real-world problem solving with this fun and interactive Police Traffic Control STEM Challenge! In this hands-on engineering and safety activity, students will design a traffic system to help cars move safely without getting stuck or crashing. This resource is perfect for young learners and guides students through the Engineering Design Process in a simple, kid-friendly way. Students will imagine, plan, b
PreK - 3rd
Engineering, General Science, Writing
Irrigation System STEM Activity | Design a System to Water Plants Efficiently
💧 Irrigation System STEM Activity | Design a System to Water Plants Efficiently (Kindergarten–Grade 2)Bring real-world problem solving into your classroom with this hands-on Irrigation System STEM activity! Students explore how water moves and design their own system to deliver water efficiently to plants—just like real engineers and farmers. This engaging resource guides learners through the engineering design process as they plan, build, test, and improve a working irrigation system using si
1st - 9th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Environment
STEM Catapult Escape Room |Engineering Design Challenge |Forces &Motion Activity
Struggling to find a fun, no-prep STEM activity that keeps your students engaged while teaching engineering design, force & motion, and problem-solving skills?This Easter Catapult STEM Escape Room is the perfect solution! Instead of boring worksheets, your students will dive into an exciting Easter-themed STEM challenge where they must help the Easter Bunny build a working catapult to launch eggs over a castle wall. Through this interactive STEM Activity Catapult Escape Room, students will
3rd - 5th
Engineering, Other (Science)
STEM Sparks: 20 Hands-on Engineering Challenges
⚙️ STEM Sparks: 20 Hands-On Engineering Challenges Ignite Curiosity. Inspire Innovation. Engineer Learning.Looking for a way to channel your students’ creativity and problem-solving skills? STEM Sparks is your go-to packet of 20 exciting, hands-on engineering challenges that turn everyday materials into brain-boosting adventures! What’s Inside: 20 ready-to-use engineering challenges—fun, inventive, and standards-aligned Clear instructions, materials lists, and reflection prompts Focus on
3rd - 6th
Engineering
Sphero Mini Golf: Design, Build, and Code Your Own Course!
**Updated 05/03/23 with larger card size variation as well as full-sized slides for projection. This card set guides students through the process of creating a mini golf hole, with specific criteria and constraints to follow. Students will then use the Sphero Edu app to program their robot ball to navigate the course they've created. Along the way, they'll learn valuable coding and problem-solving skills. To complete this challenge, students will need butcher paper, construction paper or markers
3rd - 12th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
Also included in: Sphero Bundle 2
St. Patrick's Day Leprechaun Trap Engineer Planning Worksheets / Graphic Org.
Use these no-prep student planning sheets/mats for a St. Patrick's Day Leprechaun Trap Engineering / STEM Challenge! These planning sheets guide students through the Engineering Design Process, providing them with an organized space to write, plan, design, and revise. Students will love the structure and organization these templates provide! ☘️☘️Want a complete bundle with St. Patrick's Day Math & Writing activities? > > Grab it here!These STEAM tools can be used for all learners t
2nd - 8th
Engineering
Pumpkin Catapult STEM Challenge | Depth & Complexity: Force & Motion
The Pumpkin Catapult STEM Challenge is a hands-on fall activity where students design and test their own catapults to launch candy pumpkins. Through this engaging challenge, students apply the engineering design process while learning about force and motion in a fun, seasonal way. To extend thinking, students respond to Depth & Complexity prompts connected to the icons Trends, Change Over Time, and Rules. They analyze patterns in their results, reflect on how their designs evolved over time,
3rd - 6th
Arithmetic, Engineering, General Science
STEAM Engineering Design Planning Sheets/Mats: Student Templates for PBL
Use these no-prep student planning sheets/mats for any STEAM Project-Based Learning, Genius Hour, or GATE Extension activity! Printable & Editable/Digital files included! These planning sheets guide students through the Engineering Design Process, providing them with an organized space to write, plan, design, and revise. Students will love the structure and organization these templates provide! These STEAM tools can be used for all learners to develop and encourage higher-level thinking an
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Robotics
Community Helpers & Emergency Vehicles STEM Bundle | Engineering Challenges K-2
🚓🚒🚑 Community Helpers & Emergency Vehicles STEM Bundle | Engineering Challenges for K–2Bring hands-on STEM learning into your classroom with this exciting Emergency Vehicles STEM Bundle! These engaging engineering challenges help students explore real-world problem solving through fun community helper themes. Students will design, build, test, and improve their creations while learning how firefighters, police officers, and emergency responders help keep our communities safe. Each activity
PreK - 4th
Engineering, General Science
Fall/Autumn Magnetic Tile STEM Challenge Task Cards Engineering Activity
Autumn MAGNA-TILES STEM Task Cards by Carly and AdamBring engaging, hands-on STEM learning into your classroom with these reusable magnetic tile task cards. Designed for elementary teachers, this resource makes it easy to integrate problem-solving and creativity into any setting. What’s Included:A set of fall-themed STEM challenge cards (apples, pumpkins, farm scenes, and more)Open-ended tasks that encourage redesign, size changes, and creative variationsTeacher instructions for fostering inquir
PreK - 3rd
Engineering, Geometry, Numbers
Also included in: Magnetic Tile STEM Task Cards MEGA BUNDLE
Summer Magnetic Tile Building Challenge STEM Task Cards Engineering Activity
Summer MAGNA-TILE Building Challenge STEM Task Cards Bring summer fun into your classroom with Carly and Adam’s Summer Magnetic Tile Building Challenge Cards! Designed specifically for elementary teachers, this engaging STEM resource combines hands-on building with creative problem-solving to make learning exciting. Students use magnetic tiles to build seasonal objects like beach balls, popsicles, sandcastles, and more. Each card challenges learners to think critically, apply the Engineering
PreK - 3rd
Engineering, Geometry, Visual Arts
Also included in: Magnetic Tile STEM Task Cards MEGA BUNDLE
Earthquake Tower STEM Worksheets – Structural Engineering | Grades 3–5 PDF
Looking for student-ready worksheets to run an earthquake engineering challenge in your upper elementary STEM classroom? This Earthquake Shake Tower Student Worksheet Packet provides clear, student-facing pages that guide Grades 3–5 learners through the engineering design process as they design, test, and improve a tower built to withstand simulated earthquake shaking. This resource is print-and-go and designed to help students work more independently while documenting their thinking, testi
3rd - 5th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Physics
NGSS
4-PS3-4
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+2
Also included in: Earthquake Tower STEM Worksheets Bundle – Grades 3–8 PDF
Earthquake Tower STEM Worksheets – Editable Version | Grades 3–5
Looking for editable STEM worksheets to run an earthquake engineering challenge in your Grades 3–5 classroom? This Earthquake Shake Tower Editable Student Worksheet Packet gives teachers the flexibility to customize student pages while guiding learners through the engineering design process as they design, test, and improve a tower built to withstand simulated earthquake shaking. This resource is ideal for teachers who want to reduce writing, modify language, or adapt worksheets for differ
3rd - 5th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Physical Science
NGSS
4-PS3-4
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+2
Also included in: Earthquake Tower STEM Worksheets Bundle – Editable Version | Grades 3–8
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