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STEM Curriculum 3rd Grade Activities STEM Task Cards Engineering Design Process
3rd Grade STEM Activities! Are you a 3rd grade teacher who wants to add STEM but doesn't know where to start? Are you worried there isn't time for STEM? That it will cost too much money for the supplies? I have done all the planning for you so that STEM implementation is streamlined throughout the school year. Please read: When you download this resource, please open the bonus file first! ✅ What's Included ✅ Teacher FilesPlanning pagesGuide/curriculum map to implement the challenges (when, mate
3rd
Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
4th Grade STEM Curriculum STEM Task Cards Activities Engineering Design Process
Are you a 4th grade teacher who wants to add STEM but doesn't know where to start? Are you worried there isn't time for STEM? That it will cost too much money for the supplies? I have done all the planning for you so that STEM implementation is streamlined throughout the school year. Please read: When you download this resource, please open the bonus file first! ✅ What's Included ✅ Teacher FilesPlanning pagesGuide/curriculum map to implement the challenges (when, materials needed, NGSS alignmen
4th
Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
The Crane Design and Building Challenge -- STEM Problem Solving
A best practice lesson for the teaching of physical science or GATE talent pools:
In this lesson, students use the engineering process to build a working crane model that is strong enough to lift a stapler.
There are no set patterns, pre-cut materials, or teacher-led building instructions here! Students engage in the engineering process to design and build their own working models of cranes. The teacher sets guidelines and limitations, provides feedback and monitors progress, instructs the
4th - 8th
Engineering, Physical Science
Also included in: Creativity Bundle for GATE Gifted and Talented and ALL
Engineering Design Process Poster Pack
This resource includes 4 sets of 6 posters. All files are .pdf Images are of a hand-drawn style to promote creativity. The steps of each set include: ❓ASK ☁️IMAGINE ✏️PLAN CREATE ↗IMPROVE Each step includes a question specific to that step to prompt student thinking and inquiry-based learning. ex. Create: What does your solution look like? All steps are .pdf and available in: ⭐️landscape ⭐️portrait ⭐️black and white ⭐️full color Ideas: Use the steps to create a bulletin board Use in various
K - 6th
Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
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 Challenge - Bubbles and Wands Science Collaboration
Looking for a way to practice engineering design with a little fun thrown in? The Bubbles and Wands engineering challenge may be just what you are looking for! This engaging lesson allows students to become mini scientists as they experiment with various bubble recipes and wand designs to find the ones that work best. Students work in small groups to test and compare different bubble recipes and wands. They will explore materials, measure ingredients, mix various combinations, try different wand
3rd - 5th
Engineering, Physical Science, Science
NGSS
5-PS1-4
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Design Process Poster and Workbook, Rubric Included
This process will assist your students with ALL building, engineering, STEM, and STEAM projects. You choose the challenge or goal and follow the process. You will use this resource again and again! Rubric for 1st and 2nd grade is included. Use the poster as a reference throughout the process.
1st - 2nd
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
STEM Engineering Starter Kit for Teachers {elementary level}
Is your elementary school starting the Engineering Design Process? Does thinking about STEM make you want to pull your hair out? Do you feel confused about what STEM looks like in an elementary classroom setting? If so, this free STEM starter kit is for you! The packet includes everything I wish I had known about STEM when my school started implementing STEM in 2011. I hope it is helpful to you! I am in the process of going through all of the STEM activities I created over the past couple of yea
K - 4th
Engineering
STEAM DaVinci Renaissance Style: A Unit for Elementary GATE
In STEM Renaissance Style, students will follow the engineering process as they return to the 16th Century. With these lessons, the teacher defines the problem, helps students gather background research, and specifies the requirements. The students do the rest: creating alternative solutions, choosing the best solution, doing development work, building a prototype, and testing and redesigning.
Students construct a prototype of Da Vinci’s parachute while learning about falling objects, gravity,
4th - 8th
Engineering
Also included in: STEAM Class Bundle - Engineering Focus - 115+ Hours 374 pp Gifted GATE
Treehouse Design STEM Project | Printable STEAM & Makerspace Activity | PBL
Inspire creativity and engineering skills with this Treehouse Design Project!Students will use the design process to brainstorm, plan, and build a treehouse model while practicing measurement, tool use, and problem-solving. Perfect for Makerspace, STEM/STEAM centers, or enrichment projects for Grades 3–8. What’s Included:✅ Student-friendly printable booklet ✅ Step-by-step design process guidance ✅ Research questions to guide learning ✅ Brainstorming + blueprint pages ✅ Build checklist + reflecti
3rd - 8th
Engineering
CCSS, NGSS
3.MD.C.5
, 3.MD.C.5a
, 3.MD.C.6
+7
Engineering Design Process with Worksheets | Snack Grabber | 3rd 4th 5th Grade
Have some little inventors in your class? Give them a chance to use the engineering design process to solve a problem - a very sweet problem! You will stick some yummy snacks way up high on the wall. Your students will work in small groups to invent a snack grabber to get the snack down safely. The number one rule is that they need to keep their feet on the ground! The must get the snack down without climbing or jumping. They will design a device to retrieve the treat safely without letting it d
3rd - 5th
Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
Egg Drop Lesson Plans
This is a complete lesson planner for an egg drop project. Students use the design thinking process to create a device which will protect an egg from a drop (you designate the height). All information needed to make this lesson a huge success is included.
3rd - 6th
Engineering
Innovation Unit for Gifted and Talented Lessons | STEM Design Project Enrichment
💡 Innovation: The Power of Ideas | STEM Design Thinking Project (Grades 3–5) Looking for a meaningful, engaging way to teach innovation, problem-solving, and design thinking in your classroom? This ready-to-use project guides students through the full process of identifying real-world problems and creating thoughtful, student-driven solutions! Perfect for gifted & talented, enrichment, STEM, PBL, or upper elementary classrooms, this resource helps students think like innovators while buildin
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Other (Science), Other (Social Studies)
Aero Engineers Drone Engineering Lab and STREAM Program
AERO ENGINEERS is a mission-based Drone Engineering STREAM Program designed to introduce students in Grades 4–6 to aerospace engineering, flight operations, teamwork, problem solving, and the engineering design process through hands-on learning experiences. WE use EC300 Drones that are built with LEGO Technic Like pieces. These drones are very affordable (about $50.00). Students work in collaborative flight teams as they build, test, fly, analyze, redesign, and improve a series of classroom dro
4th - 6th
Engineering
STEAM: Design A Robot
This 6 step STEAM/ STEM lesson/ unit contains a slide with directions and steps for your students to create their own robot. This works great with the engineering design process and recyclable materials.
PreK - 8th
Engineering
STEM Challenge: Spaghetti & Marshmallow Tower
Build it. Test it. Improve it. Challenge students to design and construct the tallest free-standing tower using only raw spaghetti and marshmallows! This hands-on STEM activity encourages teamwork, creativity, problem-solving, and engineering skills in a fun and engaging way. Perfect for upper-elementary and middle-school classrooms, this ready-to-use resource includes everything you need to guide students through the engineering design process, from planning to reflection. What’s Included: Goog
3rd - 6th
Engineering, General Science, Writing
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+2
Roller Coaster STEM Project | Potential & Kinetic Energy Unit | Grades 4-8
A complete 15-day roller coaster STEM project unit for Grades 4–8. Students design, build, test, and showcase their own coaster while mastering potential and kinetic energy, force and motion, and the engineering design process. 203 pages, fully scripted and standards-aligned.The Physics of Thrill begins with a question: what happens when you hand a class fifteen days, a pile of foam track, and a fistful of marbles? Students who beg to rebuild a failed track — because they finally understand that
4th - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
CCSS, NGSS
6.SP.B.5
, 6.SP.B.5b
, 6.SP.B.5d
+11
Engineering Prototype STEM Unit – SDG Venture Build | Grade 5 | 2-Week
In the Engineering Ventures Prototype Build unit, students become SDG solution engineers as they design, build, test, and optimize a physical prototype device that addresses their chosen sustainable development challenge — applying the full Engineering Design Process to a self-selected real-world problem. Set inside the Engineering Ventures narrative, this 2-week unit is the hands-on centerpiece of the Q4 capstone.What Students Will Do* Use the hypothesis from W1 to create a labeled prototype sk
5th
Engineering, For All Subjects, General Science
NGSS
5-ESS2-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 5-ESS3-1
+5
STEM Challenge Simple Machine Create a Pulley with Everyday Materials
Engage your students with this exciting STEM challenge where they will create a pulley system using everyday materials! Perfect for elementary classrooms, this hands-on activity introduces students to simple machines and the engineering design process. Ideal for STEM activities, this resource encourages problem-solving and creativity. Whether in a STEM lab or makerspace, your students will love this interactive lesson. Get ready to enhance your STEAM curriculum with this practical and fun pr
2nd - 5th
Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
Also included in: STEM Activities with Everyday Materials Bundle
Engineering Design Process Interactive Notebook – IMAGINE Phase | 5Ws + Goals
Help your students think like real engineers with this engaging, scaffolded Interactive Notebook set for the IMAGINE phase of the Engineering Design Process! The IMAGINE Phase of the Engineering Design Cycle is the Second Phase of the problem solving process. Students brainstorm, empathize with the user, and make clear goals for the Design. Designed for Grades 5–7, this resource helps students explore design specifications, feasibility, and idea generation through vocabulary, graphic organ
5th - 7th
Basic Principles, Engineering, General Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
An Invention/Design Challenge Unit- "Improving our World"
Based on NGSS and Common Core...Includes lesson plans, activities and pre unit activities. The purpose of this hands-on unit is for students to learn how to become creative thinkers and problem solvers. Students act as “engineers” as they learn about the Design Process and take part in four design challenges given to them using basic materials. After each challenge, they take part in reflecting and evaluating their designs. For the culminating project, students are challenged to create an in
2nd - 8th
Engineering
Ball Drop Challenge
Introducing our dynamic, NGSS Supporting, lesson plan: "Building Blocks Engineering Challenge - Ball Drop!" Engage your students in an immersive exploration of engineering principles through hands-on experimentation with building blocks. In this captivating lesson, students will delve into the heart of the engineering design process by tackling a challenge: safeguarding a delicate marble from the impact of a drop. Armed with their ingenuity and problem-solving skills, students will brainstorm, p
K - 8th
Engineering, Physics, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
STEM Engineering Mini Challenge Bundle – 14 Quick Activities | Grades K–8
Transform your classroom into a hands-on engineering lab with this STEM & STEAM Engineering Challenge Mega Bundle featuring 14 highly engaging, classroom-tested design challenges! This bundle is packed with low-prep, high-impact projects that build critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and real-world problem-solving skills using the Engineering Design Process. Perfect for STEM Labs, Science Classrooms, Makerspaces, PBL Units, After-School Programs, Sub Plans, and Summer STEM Camps,
K - 8th
Engineering, For All Subjects, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-2
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+1
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