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Boat Float STEM Challenge – Buoyancy Engineering Design Activity | Grades K–8
In the Paper Lifeboat STEM Challenge, students become marine engineers as they design and build a lifeboat made entirely from paper and simple classroom materials that can safely float and carry passengers (cargo). This hands-on STEM challenge introduces students to buoyancy, displacement, stability, and structural design while using the Engineering Design Process to solve a real-world survival problem. This engaging, low-prep STEM activity is perfect for STEM labs, science classrooms, engi
K - 8th
Engineering, For All Subjects, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Wheel & Axle STEM Challenge – Rover Engineering Design Activity | Grades K–8
In the Paper Clip Rover Suspension Test, students become mechanical and aerospace engineers as they design and test a suspension system for a miniature rover using only paper clips and simple classroom materials. This hands-on STEM challenge introduces students to shock absorption, stability, force, motion, and structural engineering as they work to protect their rover from rough terrain and impact forces. This engaging, low-prep engineering activity is ideal for STEM labs, science classroom
K - 8th
Engineering, For All Subjects, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Speed, Distance, and Time Learning Menu – Motion Graphs Interactive Activities
Engage your students with this interactive learning menu all about speed, distance, time, and motion graphs! Designed for middle school science (grades 6–8), this resource combines creativity, problem-solving, and real-world application to help students master these essential concepts. This Google Slides assignment offers student choice through a variety of differentiated activities, allowing learners to demonstrate their understanding in multiple ways—perfect for stations, enrichment, early
5th - 8th
General Science, Physics
Wave Principles and Music Project with Warm-Ups Bundle
Want a cross-curricular project that combines music, art, and science? With this project based learning activity, students deepen their understanding of wave principles while having a choice in the type of project they would like to produce. Students focus on wave principles such as frequency, amplitude, waveforms, harmonics, crests, troughs, etc. while also exploring musical concepts such as timbre, echo, reverb, rhythm, tempo, and pitch. Students will be able to:Create an original piece of mus
4th - 8th
General Science, Other (Arts), Physics
Intro to Forces Notes, Lab Stations & Practice for Physics and AP Physics
These no-prep notes and practice are a perfect and easy way to introduce forces and Newton's Laws to your physics or physical science class. With an optional hands-on lab station activity, this lesson is your new go-to activity to help you students master basic forces and free body diagrams. Slides are fully editable and filled with graphics to illustrate points and hold student interest. (Google slides can be downloaded to PowerPoint)Examples throughout help address common student misconception
9th - 12th
Physical Science, Physics
![Preview of NEW 2025 IB Physics A.1 [SL/HL] Kinematics Interactive Lecture Handout](https://ecdn.teacherspayteachers.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=avif,quality=70,width=525,height=525,onerror=redirect/thumbitem/NEW-2025-IB-Physics-A-1-SL-HL-Kinematics-Interactive-Lecture-Handout-12175749-1725917340/750f-12175749-1.jpg)
NEW 2025 IB Physics A.1 [SL/HL] Kinematics Interactive Lecture Handout
New student handout for the updated IB Physics curriculum - first exam starting May 2025! This document includes a printable handout for students to use along with a teacher copy that comes with answers to all activity questions. Simply download the activity, print the copies, and then have your students access the video on YouTube via the link below. It's that easy! The lecture itself teaches students about the content within the section and contains formative questions both throughout the vi
11th - 12th
Physics, Science
![Preview of NEW 2025 IB Physics C.1 [SL/HL] Simple Harmonic Motion Lecture Handout](https://ecdn.teacherspayteachers.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=avif,quality=70,width=525,height=525,onerror=redirect/thumbitem/NEW-2025-IB-Physics-C-1-SL-HL-Simple-Harmonic-Motion-Lecture-Handout-11847988-1722087262/750f-11847988-1.jpg)
NEW 2025 IB Physics C.1 [SL/HL] Simple Harmonic Motion Lecture Handout
New student handout for the updated IB Physics curriculum - first exam starting May 2025! This document includes a printable handout for students to use along with a teacher copy that comes with answers to all activity questions. Simply download the activity, print the copies, and then have your students access the video on YouTube via the link below. It's that easy! The lecture itself teaches students about the content within the section and contains formative questions both throughout the vi
11th - 12th
Physics, Science
![Preview of NEW 2025 IB Physics A.2 P1 [SL/HL] Forces & Momentum Interactive Lecture Handout](https://ecdn.teacherspayteachers.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=avif,quality=70,width=525,height=525,onerror=redirect/thumbitem/NEW-2025-IB-Physics-A-2-P1-SL-HL-Forces-Momentum-Interactive-Lecture-Handout-12178554-1731537485/750f-12178554-1.jpg)
NEW 2025 IB Physics A.2 P1 [SL/HL] Forces & Momentum Interactive Lecture Handout
New student handout for the updated IB Physics curriculum - first exam starting May 2025! This document includes a printable handout for students to use along with a teacher copy that comes with answers to all activity questions. Simply download the activity, print the copies, and then have your students access the video on YouTube via the link below. It's that easy! The lecture itself teaches students about the content within the section and contains formative questions both throughout the vi
11th - 12th
Physics, Science
Shoe Design STEM Challenge – Impact Protection Engineering | Grades K–8
In the Shock Absorbing Shoes STEM Challenge, students become materials and mechanical engineers as they design and build a miniature shoe or sole system that absorbs shock and reduces impact forces. Using simple classroom materials, students will explore how engineers protect athletes, astronauts, and everyday users from high-impact forces. This high-engagement, low-prep STEM activity is perfect for STEM labs, science classrooms, engineering units, substitute plans, and makerspaces and works
K - 8th
Engineering, For All Subjects, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-2
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+1
Parachute Landing STEM Challenge – Precision & Air Resistance | Grades K–8
In the Precision Parachute Landing STEM Challenge, students become aerospace engineers as they design and build parachutes that must land as close as possible to a target while descending safely and accurately. This challenge blends physics, engineering, and problem-solving as students test how air resistance, drag, surface area, and weight affect flight and landing precision. This engaging, low-prep STEM activity is ideal for STEM labs, science classrooms, engineering units, makerspaces, an
K - 8th
Engineering, For All Subjects, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Inside Earth: Thermal Convection & Plate Movement | Grade 11 Geology Lesson
This Grade 11 Earth Science resource delves into the powerful forces inside our planet that drive thermal convection and plate movement, key processes behind plate tectonics. Designed to meet high school geology curriculum standards, this lesson helps students understand how heat transfer within Earth’s mantle causes the movement of tectonic plates, leading to earthquakes, volcanoes, mountain building, and the ever-changing surface of our planet. Students will explore the principles of thermal
11th
Chemistry, Physics, Reading
NGSS
HS-ESS2-3
Egg Drop STEM Workbook Bundle – Engineering Journal | Grades 3–8 Editable
Need flexible, editable worksheets to support your Egg Drop engineering challenge? This bundle includes both upper elementary (3–5) and middle school (6–8) versions of the Student Engineering Workbook in fully editable format, allowing you to adapt language, expectations, and scaffolding to fit your classroom. Designed for teachers who want differentiation and customization without starting from scratch. What’s Included Grades 3–5 Editable Workbook Guided engineering planning pages Structured r
3rd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
+1
Tower Building STEM Sprint – Jungle Structural Engineering | Grade 2
In the Ranger Lookout Tower Build & Redesign unit, students become structural engineers as they design and build the tallest freestanding tower possible using constrained materials — then redesign it for greater height and stability. Set inside the Jungle Rangers narrative theme, this 2-week unit challenges Grade 2 students to investigate how base width, bracing, and material distribution affect a tower's height and stability, using data from their first build to make evidence-based improvement
2nd
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+4
Popsicle Bridge STEM Challenge – Load Distribution Engineering | Grade 3
In the Popsicle Bridge Sprint, students become civil engineers as they design and build a bridge that spans a fixed gap and supports as much weight as possible — all within a credit-based material budget. Set inside the Future City Engineering narrative theme, this 1-week sprint challenges Grade 3 students to apply load distribution and compression concepts to a bridge challenge, making strategic material choices, planning carefully before building, and testing to failure to collect real struct
3rd
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-3
+4
Parachute Drop STEM Sprint – Superhero Packaging Engineering | Grade 2
In the Air Supply Drop Engineering Sprint, students become packaging and delivery engineers as they design a protective container that can safely drop a supply package from height to a target zone below. Set inside the Superhero Engineering Lab, this 1-week sprint challenges Grade 2 students to think about protection, drag, and precision delivery — applying forces and motion concepts through the full Engineering Design Process in one focused week. What Students Will Do* Investigate how gravity,
2nd
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+4
Egg Drop STEM Workbook – Student Engineering Journal | Grades 3–5 Editable
This Editable Student Engineering Workbook is designed to support students as they plan, test, and improve their designs during the Egg Drop Engineering Challenge, while giving teachers flexibility to customize pages for their classroom. Created specifically for Grades 3–5, this resource includes the same student-facing structure as the PDF version, with the added benefit of editable text boxes for easy customization, differentiation, and reuse. This is a student-facing resource intended to
3rd - 5th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Egg Drop STEM Workbook – Student Engineering Journal | Grades 6–8 Editable
This Editable Student Engineering Workbook is designed to support students as they plan, test, analyze, and improve their designs during the Egg Drop Engineering Challenge, while giving teachers flexibility to adapt materials for their classroom. Created specifically for Grades 6–8, this workbook emphasizes data collection, evidence-based reasoning, and redesign while remaining student-friendly and classroom-ready. This is a student-facing resource intended to pair with a hands-on Egg Drop p
6th - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
+1
Understanding Kinetic Energy
7th Grade Science | Kinetic Energy Worksheet | NGSS MS-PS3-1 (PDF + Google Form)Engage your students with this dedicated 7th-grade science reading worksheet focused on understanding kinetic energy! 🔬✨ Aligned with NGSS standards (MS-PS3-1), this resource helps students grasp how mass and velocity influence kinetic energy while enhancing their reading comprehension and analytical skills. Teachers can save preparation time with ready-to-use PDF, Google Form, and editable Google Doc formats. What
7th
Physical Science, Physics, Reading
Also included in: Daily Reading Comprehension Physical Science Grade 7 Bundle PDF Set
Earthquake Shake Tower Challenge – Structural Engineering STEM Project
In the Earthquake Shake Test Tower STEM Challenge, students become civil and structural engineers as they design and build a tower that can withstand simulated earthquake forces without collapsing. Using simple classroom materials, students explore vibrations, structural stability, balance, and energy transfer while engaging in authentic problem-solving through the Engineering Design Process. This exciting, low-prep STEM challenge is ideal for STEM labs, science classrooms, engineering unit
K - 8th
Engineering, For All Subjects, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Mars Colony STEM Challenge – Delivery System Engineering Design | Grades K–8
Bring real-world problem solving into your classroom with this high-engagement transport engineering challenge! In this project, students act as engineers tasked with designing and building a delivery system to safely transport a small object across a “danger zone.” This challenge is perfect for units on forces & motion, simple machines, and magnetism and works beautifully as an end-of-unit STEAM project. Designed with flexibility in mind, this resource is now fully supported for grades 3–8
Not Specific
Engineering, For All Subjects, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Tower Building STEM Challenge – Structural & Parachute Engineering | Grades K–8
In the Rescue Tower + Parachute STEM Challenge, students become emergency response engineers as they design a rescue tower and parachute system to safely evacuate a payload from the top of a structure to the ground. This exciting real-world engineering scenario blends structural engineering, gravity, air resistance, impact protection, and systems design as students solve a high-stakes rescue mission using only simple classroom materials. This hands-on, low-prep STEM project is perfect for ST
K - 8th
Engineering, For All Subjects, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Tower Building STEM Challenge – Wind Resistance Engineering | Grades K–8
In the Windproof Tower STEM Challenge, students become civil and structural engineers as they design and construct a tower that can withstand strong winds without tipping or collapsing. Using simple classroom materials, students investigate wind forces, stability, center of mass, and structural reinforcement while engaging in authentic problem-solving through the Engineering Design Process. This high-engagement, low-prep STEM challenge is perfect for STEM labs, science classrooms, engineeri
K - 8th
Engineering, For All Subjects, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Parachute Drop STEM Challenge – Cargo Protection Engineering | Grades K–8
In the Parachute Cargo Carrier STEM Challenge, students become aerospace and mechanical engineers as they design a parachute system capable of safely delivering a cargo payload to the ground without damage. This real-world engineering challenge blends physics, force and motion, materials science, and problem-solving as students test how drag, mass, surface area, and structural protection work together in successful aerial delivery systems. This high-engagement, low-prep STEM project is perfe
K - 8th
Engineering, For All Subjects, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Boat Float STEM Challenge – Forces, Motion & Transport Engineering | Grades K–8
In the Boat-to-Shore Transport STEM Challenge, students become marine and mechanical engineers as they design a system that safely moves cargo or passengers from a floating boat to the shoreline without tipping, spilling, or sinking. This real-world engineering scenario blends buoyancy, stability, force and motion, and systems design as students solve a transportation challenge using only simple classroom materials. This engaging, low-prep STEM project is perfect for STEM labs, science class
K - 8th
Engineering, For All Subjects, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
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