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A Student's Guide to Research Projects | Printable, Digital & Editable
About this ProductThis handbook will help your students create, organize and present an original research project, such as a project suitable for a Science Fair. Student choose to conduct a primary or secondary research project. Important Notes• This download includes a printable version of the student guide • This download includes an editable DOCX file of the student guide • This download includes digital copies of the guide for primary and secondary research projects This guide includes:
6th - 12th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Science
Also included in: Science Fair Bundle | Printable, Digital & Editable
PINBALL MACHINE - STEM Project - Science - Simple Machines, Forces, Energy
The Pinball Physics STEM Challenge: Launch Into Action!Turn your classroom into an engineering lab with this highly engaging, hands-on STEM Design Challenge! Perfect for Grades 2–6, students will design, build, and test their own functional pinball machines using simple, accessible materials (like cardboard, clothespins, recyclable materials). This complete resource is your all-in-one kit for teaching core science concepts through play and problem-solving. What’s Included in This Complete STEM
2nd - 6th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
Endothermic and Exothermic Reactions Activities: MS-PS1-6 Thermal Energy Project
Are you looking for fun activities to teach endothermic and exothermic reactions? This resource has an engineering project, cloze notes, and labs for your MS-PS1-6 unit! It covers conductors and insulators, thermal energy, and convection, conduction, and radiation. It includes preformatted PDF and editable versions. Save time by filling your lesson plans with 12 exciting activities that let you focus on your students!Help your students discover how reactions release or absorb thermal ene
6th - 8th
Chemistry, Engineering, Science
NGSS
MS-PS1-6
3d Printer Lesson Plan Create your own cookie cutter STEM Project in TinkerCAD
In this 3d Printer Lesson Plan Create your own cookie cutter STEM Project in TinkerCAD, students will use the basics of Tinkercad to create a 3D printing file. I consider this lesson to be on an 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 as well. 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
5th - 12th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Math
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
+8
Animal Jobs & Adaptations MEGA Bundle | 17 Animals STEM Unit | Science Project
Animal Jobs & Adaptations MEGA Bundle | 17 Animals STEM Unit | Science Activities, Reading Passages, Posters, Coloring Pages, & End-of-Unit Test🐾 Animal Jobs & Adaptations MEGA Bundle | 17 Animal Careers Science Unit Turn your classroom into Animal Jobs HQ with this engaging Animal Jobs & Adaptations Mega Bundle! In this unique science unit, students explore how animals use their special body parts and adaptations to perform important “jobs” in nature. This creative approach helps students
2nd - 5th
Biology, Earth Sciences, Engineering
Manufacturing Capstone Project | Manufacturing Systems PBL & CTE Final Project
Ready-to-teach Manufacturing Capstone Project designed as a comprehensive Manufacturing Systems PBL and CTE Final Project for Grades 6–12. Students take on the role of Manufacturing Strategy Consultants at River Valley Manufacturing Solutions while analyzing operational problems, designing integrated manufacturing systems, developing strategic solutions, and presenting and defending recommendations through a professional final presentation. This 2-week Manufacturing Systems Project serves as the
6th - 12th
Business, Engineering, Not Subject Specific
Also included in: Manufacturing CTE Semester Bundle | Manufacturing Systems Curriculum
Thanksgiving STEM Challenges | 10 Read-Aloud Projects (Balloons Over Broadway +)
🦃 Bring Thanksgiving stories to life with STEM! This set of 10 Thanksgiving Read-Aloud STEM Challenges turns favorite picture books—like Balloons Over Broadway, Turkey Trouble, and A Turkey for Thanksgiving—into hands-on engineering fun. Low prep, high engagement, and perfect for grades 1–3!Bring November to life with 10 story-based STEM challenges your students will beg to do. Each challenge connects directly to a beloved Thanksgiving read-aloud and guides kids through the engineering
1st - 3rd
Classroom Community, Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
Halloween Read-Aloud STEM Challenges | 10 Story-Based Engineering Projects
Bring Halloween learning to life with these 10 hands-on STEM challenges inspired by popular Halloween read-alouds! Each activity connects to a story students love and challenges them to design, build, and solve problems using creativity and critical thinking. Perfect for October STEM stations, small groups, or a full week of festive fun, these story-based engineering projects keep engagement high while reinforcing real science and engineering practices. 🧠 Why Teachers Love This Resource:✅ 1
1st - 3rd
Classroom Community, Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
Engineering Capstone Project | 2-Week Engineering CTE Curriculum Grades 6-12
Ready-to-teach Engineering CTE Capstone Project guiding students through real-world engineering systems analysis, infrastructure planning, sustainability strategy, automation integration, and professional engineering presentations — fully planned for Grades 6–12 with everything included and no prep required.This is the 2-Week Capstone Project for the Engineering CTE pathway, where students operate as Senior Engineering Consulting Teams at River Valley Engineering Solutions to solve a large-scale
6th - 12th
Engineering, Not Subject Specific, Physical Science
Rube Goldberg Engineering Challenge | Engineering CTE STEM Project Grades 6-12
Ready-to-teach 3-Day Engineering CTE Project guiding students through hands-on engineering design, chain-reaction problem-solving, and real-world project management as they build a Rube Goldberg machine — fully planned for Grades 6–12 with everything included and no prep required.In this engaging engineering challenge, students take on the role of Junior Engineers at River Valley Engineering Solutions tasked by a corporate client with designing, building, testing, and defending a Rube Goldberg m
6th - 12th
Engineering, Not Subject Specific, Physical Science
3D Printing Working Gears Tinkercad Teacher Guide and Student Project
In this 3D Printing Working Gears Tinkercad Teacher Guide and Student Project, students will move past the basics of using Tinkercad to create a 3D printing file. I consider this lesson to be on an intermediate level. I have also included an add on module that is intermediate PLUS. 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 as well. This is a perfect project for a coding club or a STEM class
5th - 12th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Math
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
+8
STAR WARS STEM Activity Challenge & Project | Worksheets | MAY THE 4th
🌌 May the 4th Be With You: Grogu’s Great Zipline Escape! 🌌 Looking for the ultimate May the 4th STEM challenge? Blast off into physical science with this hands-on Zipline Engineering Project! Your students will take on the role of Resistance Engineers to design and build a rescue carrier for Grogu (Baby Yoda). This project perfectly blends the excitement of the Star Wars universe with core physics concepts like Gravity, Friction, and the Engineering Design Process. What’s Included in Th
3rd - 8th
Engineering, Physical Science, Robotics
Engineering Leadership & Project Management Unit | Engineering CTE Grades 6-12
Ready-to-teach Engineering CTE Professional Practice unit guiding students through real-world engineering leadership, project management, systems coordination, and strategic engineering decision-making — fully planned for Grades 6–12 with everything included and no prep required. This is Week 6 of the 6-Week Professional Practice course in Engineering, where students take on the role of Senior Engineering Project Managers at River Valley Engineering Solutions to coordinate engineering teams, man
6th - 12th
Engineering, Not Subject Specific, Physical Science
Energy Systems Project | Planning & Presentation Activity | CTE Lesson
Ready-to-teach Energy & Natural Resources CTE lesson plans designed to move students into real-world energy careers — organizing system plans, communicating decisions, building professional presentations, and defending solutions — fully structured for Grades 6–12 with everything included and no prep required. This 5-day Professional Practice unit serves as the final step before the Capstone Project, where students transition from planning and analysis into professional-level communication and
6th - 12th
Engineering, Not Subject Specific, Physical Science
Architecture & Construction CTE | Project Scheduling & Workflow Management |
Ready-to-teach Architecture & Construction CTE lesson plans designed to move students into real-world construction scheduling roles — organizing timelines, sequencing tasks, managing dependencies, and responding to project delays — fully planned for Grades 6–12 with everything included and no prep required. This is Week 3 of the 6-Week Architecture & Construction Professional Practice unit. It builds on Week 2 (Project Budgeting & Resource Management) by shifting students from financial decisio
7th - 12th
Engineering, Not Subject Specific, Physical Science
Architecture & Construction CTE | Project Evaluation & Quality Control
Ready-to-teach Architecture & Construction CTE lesson plans designed to move students into real-world construction evaluation roles — inspecting project quality, identifying issues, analyzing performance, and making final approval decisions — fully planned for Grades 6–12 with everything included and no prep required. This is Week 6 of the 6-Week Architecture & Construction Professional Practice unit. It builds on Week 5 (Client Needs, Design Changes & Adaptation) by shifting students from mana
7th - 12th
Engineering, Not Subject Specific, Physical Science
Architecture & Construction CTE | Project Budgeting & Resource Management |
Ready-to-teach Architecture & Construction CTE lesson plans designed to move students into real-world construction budgeting roles — analyzing project costs, comparing materials and labor, evaluating trade-offs, and adjusting plans when budgets change — fully planned for Grades 6–12 with everything included and no prep required. This is Week 2 of the 6-Week Architecture & Construction Professional Practice unit. It builds on Week 1 (Project Planning & Site Analysis) by shifting students from ev
7th - 12th
Engineering, Not Subject Specific, Physical Science
Architecture & Construction CTE | Project Planning & Site Analysis | Lesson Plan
Ready-to-teach Architecture & Construction CTE lesson plans designed to move students into real-world construction planning roles — evaluating site conditions, identifying constraints, analyzing risk, and determining project feasibility — fully planned for Grades 7–12 with everything included and no prep required. This is Week 1 of the 6-Week Architecture & Construction Professional Practice unit. It builds on Applied Skills (Weeks 7–10) by shifting students from building and design into profes
7th - 12th
Engineering, Not Subject Specific, Physical Science
Structures/ Stability, Symmetry & Center of Gravity Lessons and Project/STEM
Teach structural stability, symmetry, and center of gravity in an engaging and hands-on way with this comprehensive Science resource! Perfect for your Structures & Mechanisms unit, this ready-to-use lesson package includes interactive slides, visual examples, STEM connections, graphic organizers, discussion prompts, and assessment activities. Students explore how structures remain stable, why symmetry matters in engineering and architecture, and how center of gravity affects balance, tipping, an
6th - 8th
Engineering, Environment, Physical Science
Wetlands Ecosystem Project Human Impact on the Environment Design & Engineering
This engaging, real-world science lesson helps students explore how wetlands protect ecosystems and how humans can have a positive impact on the environment. Using authentic examples from the Bolsa Chica Wetlands in Southern California, students investigate what happens when trash, water, and nutrients move through wetland systems and into the ocean. Students begin with a phenomenon that shows how wetlands connect to the open ocean, then build background knowledge through a student-friendly r
5th - 8th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Environment
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+6
Also included in: NC Science Curriculum 8th Grade Science - NC EOG Full Year 5E Lessons
Valentine's Day Science Activities | STEM, Project, Readings | High School
Make February meaningful (and academically rigorous) with hands‑on, low‑prep Valentine’s Day science for grades 9‑12. This bundle combines lab investigations, in‑depth readings, themed activities, and a project that ties core high‑school science concepts—density, gas production, bond energy, phase changes, calorimetry, ecosystems and animal behaviour—to familiar Valentine’s themes like chocolate, candy, bonding and flowers. You get seasonal engagement without sacrificing real science. Why Studen
8th - 11th
Chemistry, Engineering, Physical Science
Valentine's Day Science Activities | STEM, Project, Readings | 6th, 7th, 8th
Make February meaningful (and still academically rigorous) with hands-on, low-prep Valentine’s Day science. This bundle brings together activities, STEM investigations, readings, and a project that connects core science concepts to familiar Valentine’s themes— chocolate, candy, hearts, bonding, and chemical reactions—without sacrificing real science. Perfect for Grade 6-8 science, these activities keep students engaged during the days leading up to Valentine’s Day while reinforcing content acr
6th - 10th
Chemistry, Engineering, Physical Science
Bridge Design & Load-Bearing Project | Engineering & Measurement CTE Grades 6–12
Challenge students with a real-world Bridge Design & Load-Bearing Project that introduces core engineering, construction, and problem-solving skills. This project-based CTE resource guides students through designing, building, testing, and reflecting on a non-functional bridge prototype using clear design constraints and classroom-safe materials. Designed for Grades 6–12, this flexible project works in CTE, STEM, Engineering, Construction, Makerspace, and Applied Math classrooms. Students fol
6th - 12th
Engineering, Not Subject Specific, Physics
Architecture & Construction CTE | Sustainable Design Capstone Project | PBL
Ready-to-teach Architecture & Construction CTE capstone project moving students from planning and discussion into authentic hands-on construction — designing, building, testing, and presenting a sustainable structure prototype using classroom-safe materials through a structured build process that emphasizes construction reasoning, structural stability, and professional justification — fully planned for Grades 6–12 with 40–50 minute lessons and no prep required.This is Week 4 of the 4-Week Archit
6th - 12th
Engineering, Not Subject Specific, Physical Science
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