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Engineering Design Process Worksheet – Grades 3–5 | ACCESS FM
ACCESS FM Product Design Worksheet – Scaffolded for Grades 3–5Help young designers think like real product engineers with this ACCESS FM Worksheet, specially scaffolded for grades 3–5! This printable resource breaks down the ACCESS FM framework (Appearance, Cost, Customer, Environment, Size, Safety, Function, Materials) into student-friendly language to guide thoughtful product evaluation and reflection. Whether your students are building a prototype, analyzing a solution, or explaining a fin
3rd - 5th
Basic Principles, Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-2
Lung Capacity Balloon STEM-How Big Can Your Lungs Blow? | Human Body For K - 2nd
🎈 Lung Capacity Balloon STEM | How Big Can Your Lungs Blow? | Hands-On Science Activity (K–2) Make science fun and active with this engaging Lung Capacity Balloon STEM Activity! Students will explore how their lungs work by testing how much air they can blow into a balloon and measuring the results. This hands-on investigation helps young learners understand breathing, lung function, and basic measurement skills in an exciting and interactive way. 🫁 What Students Will Learn Students will:
PreK - 3rd
Biology, Engineering, General Science
Electricity Basics STEM-Build and Explore Simple Circuits | Energy Units (K-9)
⚡ Electricity Basics STEM Activity: Build and Explore Simple Circuits Spark curiosity and hands-on learning with this exciting STEM engineering challenge! In this engaging activity, students explore the basics of electricity by building simple circuits and discovering how electrical energy flows through a complete path. Perfect for young learners, this resource helps students understand real-world science concepts through experimentation, observation, and creative problem-solving as they design
K - 9th
Engineering, General Science, Physical Science
Paper Helicopters: Rotor Length vs Fall Time — Data Tables + Scatter Plot | 3–12
🚁 Forces & Motion meets Data Literacy. Learners design three rotor lengths (L1–L3), collect 3 trials each from a fixed drop height, compute averages, and graph Rotor Length vs Time on a scatter plot. Middle/high school extensions add best-fit analysis and force/drag reasoning. What’s Included Student Pack p.1: Background, IV/DV/controls, criteria, sketch box with dimension callouts Student Pack p.2: Three data tables (L1–L3), large scatter-plot grid, best-fit guidance, CER prompts Teache
5th - 12th
Engineering, Physical Science, Physics
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
Simple Machines - Montessori 3 Part Cards with Definitions, 14 cm
These Montessori 3 part, and 4 part nomenclature cards are perfect for learning the basics of the six simple machines. The images are large, carefully drawn, and beautifully colored. Definition cards describe each of the simple machines in clear, simple language. The Montessori 3 part nomenclature card sizes are 14 cm x 14 cm, with 10 cm x 2 cm labels, following the guidelines recommended by the Canadian Montessori Teacher's Education Institute. The 3 part cards feature each of the 6 simpl
K - 3rd
Engineering, Physics, Science
Also included in: Simple Machines Montessori Nomenclature and Classification Cards Bundle
3D Printing Straw Topper Tumbler Tinkercad Steps for Sub Plans and No Prep
In this 3D Printing Straw Topper Tumbler Tinkercad Steps for Sub Plans and No Prep, students will use the basics of Tinkercad to create a 3D printing file. I consider this lesson to be on an easy to intermediate level. I have successfully used this lesson with students as young as 3rd grade, but works best with middle school students or high school/adult learners. This is a perfect project for a coding club or a STEM classroom. You can also use this to teach 3D design to yourself! Included in
5th - 9th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
+8
AVIATION
November is Aviation month. This research project can serve as an assessment grade or a homework grade. It covers a basic knowledge of aviation, and related information for the beginner. It has an art portion, as well. The intention of this project is to stimulate an interest in aviation. Thanks for visiting. We are humbled.
5th - 9th
Engineering, Physics
CCSS
RST.6-8.4
Math + STEM Activity – Build & Count |Hands-On Building & Counting for K and 1st
This Math + STEM Activity – Build & Count is a hands-on learning resource designed to help young learners develop counting, problem-solving, and basic engineering skills through building and exploration. Students will become builders and mathematicians as they construct structures using blocks, count how many they used, compare sizes, and reflect on their work. This activity encourages creativity, critical thinking, and early STEM skills in an engaging and age-appropriate way. WHAT’S INCLUDED: ✔
PreK - 3rd
Engineering, General Science, Geometry
STEM Vocabulary Words Matching Task Cards | STEM Words Matching Task Cards
Add these 28 STEM Vocabulary Matching Task Cards to your STEM classroom. Ideal for students in grades 3 and up to help students learn and recognize 28 basic STEM vocabulary words as students match the definition with the word. Each card as an image with the definition. Great at the beginning of the year, early finishers, etc. Teacher Prep: Print, Laminate (optional), Cut and the Matching Task Cards are ready for your students. Matching Task Cards Include:Science TechnologyEngineeringMathAskImagi
3rd - 8th
Engineering, Science
Electricity for Kids STEM – Light It Up! | Build a Simple Circuit For k-2nd
⚡💡 Electricity for Kids STEM – Light It Up! | Build a Simple Circuit (Kindergarten–Grade 2)Make electricity exciting and easy to understand with this hands-on STEM activity! In this engaging resource, students explore the basics of electricity by building a simple circuit that lights up a bulb. This 14-page printable PDF introduces young learners to circuits, energy, and problem-solving through interactive worksheets, guided building steps, and reflection pages. Students will: Learn what elec
PreK - 5th
Engineering, General Science, Physical Science
STEM & Creativity Challenges Early Finisher Brain Breaks Invention & Design
Are you tired of hearing "I'm done, what do I do now?" Keep your fast finishers engaged, challenged, and thinking critically with this STEM & Creativity Challenge PacketDesigned to push students' imaginations and introduce basic engineering concepts, these 4 no-prep worksheets are the perfect addition to your classroom's early finisher bin, morning work routine, or indoor recess activities. Students will transform basic shapes into completely new objects and design their very own machines What’
2nd - 6th
Classroom Community, Engineering, Graphic Arts
Simple Machines Vocabulary Words Defined
Grade 2 IB PYP How the world works - Simple Machines: Machines help us understand systems and design solutions through innovation. 23 Vocabulary words each with a picture, short definition and example sentence. Vocabulary words include: Machine, Function, Mechanic, Leverage, Pulley, Energy, Force, Movement, Load, Technology, Automate, Invention, Problem solve, Efficiency, Structure, System, Design, Materials, Observation, Procedure, Conclusion, Hypothesis and Outcome.
1st - 3rd
Engineering, General Science, Vocabulary
DNA for Kids STEM – What Makes You Unique? | Hands-On Science Activity For K-2
DNA for Kids STEM – What Makes You Unique? | Hands-On Science ActivityMake genetics simple and engaging with this interactive DNA STEM activity designed especially for young learners! This kid-friendly resource introduces students to the basics of DNA and helps them understand how it makes each person unique. Through reading, hands-on model building, pattern activities, and reflection pages, students explore how DNA gives instructions inside our bodies. The resource includes simple explanatio
PreK - 3rd
Biology, Engineering, General Science
Playground Designer | Differentiated STEM & Budgeting Activity
Challenge students to think creatively and critically with this engaging differentiated playground design STEM activity! Students use problem-solving, spatial reasoning, and design skills to create their own playground layouts while working within increasingly complex design requirements. Level 1 – Basic Playground Design Students design a playground using a simple geometric grid Focus on layout, shape placement, and creative thinking Level 2 – Safety Rules Challenge Students must follow play
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Financial Literacy, Geometry
CCSS
3.MD.C.5
, 3.MD.C.5a
, 3.MD.C.6
+7
Electricity & Circuits Task Cards and Worksheets Bundle: Engaging STEM Resource
Electricity & Circuits Student Task Cards: Engaging Illustrated ResourceMake learning about electricity and circuits fun and interactive with this set of colorful, illustrated student task cards! Perfect for hands-on activities, these task cards help students explore the basics of electrical circuits, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Features: Colorful Illustrations: Visually engaging designs to enhance comprehension.Multiple Tasks: Covers essential concepts of electricit
5th - 7th
Engineering, Science
Paper Airplane Design STEM |Which Plane Flies the Farthest? For Kindergarten–2nd
✈️ Paper Airplane Design STEM | Which Plane Flies the Farthest? (Kindergarten–Grade 2)Turn simple materials into an exciting engineering challenge with this Paper Airplane Design STEM activity! Students explore how airplanes fly while designing, building, and testing their own paper airplanes to see which one travels the farthest. This hands-on investigation introduces basic concepts of air, motion, and aerodynamics, while encouraging students to think like engineers—making predictions, testi
PreK - 3rd
Engineering, General Science, Writing
STEM PBL-Civil Engineering Traffic Sign Math Area Perimeter Measurement Activity
Civil Engineering - Kids Traffic Sign MathArea, Perimeter, Measurement, & More Fun ActivitiesTraffic Sign Math is a fun way to get kids excited about traffic signs, area, perimeter and more! Come check out all of the awesome traffic signs and cool scenes in the PREVIEW. This NO PREP project includes the following: Basic introduction into traffic engineeringApplication of basic traffic engineering skillsArea of rectangles and squares (inches and feet)Perimeter of rectangles, squares, and triangl
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Math
CCSS
2.MD.A.1
, 2.MD.A.3
, 2.MD.D.9
+22
Crystal Growing STEM | Hands-On Science Experiment for Kindergarten–Grade 2
Crystal Growing STEM | Hands-On Science Experiment for Kindergarten–Grade 2 Turn your classroom into a mini science lab with this engaging Crystal Growing STEM activity! Students will explore how crystals form by conducting a simple experiment and observing changes over time. This hands-on resource encourages curiosity, prediction, observation, and scientific thinking while introducing young learners to basic chemistry concepts. Children will act like real scientists as they set up an experi
PreK - 3rd
Engineering, General Science, Writing
Brain Reaction STEM | How Fast Is Your Brain? | Reaction Time Experiment (K–2)
🧠 Brain Reaction STEM | How Fast Is Your Brain? | Reaction Time Experiment (K–2) Get students excited about science with this fun and interactive Brain Reaction STEM Activity! In this hands-on experiment, students test how fast their brain and body react by measuring reaction time using a simple ruler drop test. Perfect for Kindergarten–2nd grade, this activity introduces basic neuroscience concepts in an engaging, age-appropriate way. 🧠 What Students Will Learn Students will: Understan
PreK - 3rd
Anatomy, Biology, Engineering
Also included in: Human Brain & Nervous System STEM Bundle | Hands-On Human Body For K–2nd
Winter STEM Challenge - Build a Penguin Habitat | Hands-On Science For K - 2nd
❄️ Winter STEM Challenge – Build a Penguin Habitat ❄️ Engage young learners in hands-on STEM learning with this Winter STEM Challenge: Build a Penguin Habitat activity! Students become engineers as they design, build, test, and improve a habitat that helps a penguin stay safe and warm in a cold environment. This printable STEM resource encourages creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking while introducing basic science concepts related to animals and cold habitats. Perfect for winter l
PreK - 3rd
Engineering, General Science, Writing
Water Properties STEM | What Can Water Do? | Water and properties For K-3rd
💧 Water Properties STEM | What Can Water Do? (Kindergarten–Grade 2)Explore the amazing behavior of water with this engaging Water Properties STEM activity! Students investigate how water moves, changes, and reacts through simple, hands-on experiments. This resource guides learners to test, observe, and describe water’s properties, as outlined in the challenge on page 3, where they explore what water can do through different experiments. ⭐ What Makes This Resource Special:✔ Introduces basic
PreK - 4th
Engineering, General Science, Other (Science)
Build a Planet Model – Density Test STEM | A Hands-On Space Science Experiment
🪐 Build a Planet Model – Density Test STEM A Hands-On Space Science Experiment for Kindergarten–Grade 2Make space science exciting with this fun 14-page STEM activity where students explore the concept of density by designing and testing their own planet models! In this hands-on experiment, students predict, build, and test whether their “planet” will float or sink in water, helping them understand how density affects objects. Students also learn basic space science concepts and discover
PreK - 4th
Engineering, General Science
Build a Vein & Artery Model STEM | A Hands-On Human Body Science For K–2nd
❤️ Build a Vein & Artery Model STEM – How Blood Moves Through the Body A Hands-On Human Body Science Activity for Kindergarten–Grade 2Help students discover how the circulatory system works with this engaging 12-page STEM activity! In this hands-on lesson, students build a simple working model to explore how blood travels through arteries and veins and how the heart pumps blood throughout the body. Through observation, building, and reflection, learners gain a basic understanding of how t
PreK - 3rd
Biology, Engineering, General Science
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