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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
STEM Engineering Challenge Bundle – 6 Hands-On Projects | Grades K–8
Ultimate STEM Challenge Bundle – 6 Hands-On Engineering Projects (Grades K–8)Bring high-engagement, real-world engineering into your classroom with this 6-Project STEM Challenge Bundle! This collection includes six classroom-tested, student-approved engineering design challenges that build creativity, problem-solving, collaboration, 21st-century skills, and a love for STEM. Perfect for STEM Labs, Science Classrooms, Makerspaces, PBL Units, After-School Programs, and Summer Camps! Individually,
K - 8th
Engineering, For All Subjects, Physics
CCSS, NGSS
5.NBT.B.7
, W.3.1
, W.5.1b
+10
Simple Machine Theme Park Project for Physical Science: STEAM 4th-12th
Looking for a simple machine project that actually excites your students while covering real content? This creative thinking, drawing, and writing assignment for grades 4 through 12 combines writing, art, and science into one engaging theme park activity that works perfectly for your simple machines unit as group work or individual assignments.📋 What's Included:Ready to print student project plans1 completion checklist for students1 grading rubric1 teacher instruction guide💛 Why You'll Love It
4th - 12th
Creative Writing, Physical Science, Physics
NGSS
MS-PS2-2
, 5-PS2-1
, MS-ETS1-1
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
No Prep Sub Plans |Physics of Sports Project | Force, Motion & Angles |
Bring science to life with this engaging, real-world Physics of Sports project! Perfect for upper elementary and middle school, this No Prep Sub Plan helps students explore how force, motion, and angles impact athletic performance through research, collaboration, and visual analysis. From basketball shots to soccer kicks, students will discover how physics explains the sports they love—making learning meaningful, active, and fun. What’s Included:✔️ Ready-to-use Teacher Direction Page (Sub-
4th - 8th
General Science, Physics
Challenge Project: The Science of Sound
Challenge Projects are designed as differentiated experiences for all students - whether they are gifted, high potential, average, underachievers, English language learners, struggling, and/or displaying other special needs. These enrichment units are designed to be chosen by students based upon their interests and strengths. Challenge Projects do not have a set length of study. Rather, each avenue of study should be flexible and determined by the length of time daily that a student is able t
3rd - 5th
Physical Science, Physics
Balloon Car STEM Engineering Challenge
Hands-On Force & Motion Engineering Design Project | Differentiated STEM Notebook | NGSS + Florida BEST Aligned Looking for a high-engagement STEM activity that reaches ALL learners while saving you planning time? This Balloon Car Engineering Challenge allows students to design, build, test, and improve a balloon-powered car while learning real engineering concepts, force and motion, and problem-solving skills. This resource includes a complete student engineering notebook, teacher guide, dif
3rd - 8th
Physics, Robotics
CCSS, NGSS
3.MD.A.1
, 4.MD.A.1
, 5.MD.A.1
+28
Operation Egg Drop
Who doesn't love a great Egg Drop project? This is such a fun project. Students get to use both creative and critical thinking during this challenge. Students are challenged to invent and engineer a device that will prevent an egg from breaking when dropped from the height of a second story on a building. I have local firemen come in and drop our devices on the final day of the project. They continue to raise the height for those that don't break on round 1. Students have to think about a desig
4th - 7th
Engineering, Physics
PBL - Engineering in Orbit - Complete PBL Unit - Biblical Integration
Engage your students in an authentic, high-impact Project-Based Learning (PBL) experience where they become microgravity researchers and space engineers, designing solutions for life aboard the International Space Station. In this unit, students explore gravity, forces, motion, and Earth–space systems while applying scientific concepts to real-world engineering challenges. Through both individual and team projects, students design meaningful solutions that improve astronaut safety, efficiency,
5th - 8th
Engineering, Physical Science, Physics
NGSS
MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS2-2
, MS-ESS1-2
+4
Paper Roller Coasters
Paper roller coasters is sure to be a project students will love! It is an engineering project that requires collaboration, problem solving, exact measurement, and a knowledge of physics. Students will explore and put to test Newton's Laws of motion while building their vertical paper roller coaster made out of card stock, tape, and a foam board for the base. You will be amazed at your students creativity in designing and problem solving. I love how cost efficient this STEM project is, using onl
5th - 9th
Engineering, Physics
Explore Electricity
Doing a science unit on electricity? This product provides a list of over 60 projects, activities, and experiments to supplement your unit. It is designed especially for those students who finish their work quickly and need greater depth.
3rd - 5th
Physical Science, Physics
Fun Design Iteration Engineering Challenge Lesson: Make a Mini Basketball Game
Ready to get your class active, hands-on, and maybe a tiny bit rowdy? This is the engineering design project for you! In this lesson, students will work together to build mini basketball games. They will select from materials around the house or the classroom to construct the game using various materials as a ball, a hoop, and a launcher using a fulcrum. Each group will try at least three different configurations that will lead them to their final design. This teaches kids how to iterate their
3rd - 5th
Engineering, Physics, Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Inequalities - Graphing and Solving (Grades 6-9) (Editable)
"Inequalities - Complete Lesson on Graphing & Solving | Algebra Fundamentals" General Information: A comprehensive algebra resource covering inequality symbols, graphing inequalities on number lines, and solving one-step and two-step inequalities. This PowerPoint includes symbol definitions, step-by-step examples, guided practice, and independent practice problems with solutions. Perfect for introducing inequalities or providing comprehensive review. Content Breakdown: Number of Slides: 20-
4th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Algebra, Math Test Prep, Physics
Foundational Physics (Electricity & Waves) 9th – 11th Grade
Foundational Physics (Electricity & Waves)Grade Level: 9th – 11th Grade (High School Physics / Physical Science) Focus: The introductory laws governing electricity, sound, and light. PHYSICS: Rules for Series & Parallel Circuits Power point (Editable)PHYSICS: Static electricity and more electricity Power point (Editable)PHYSICS: Analogue and Digital Signals Power point (Editable)PHYSICS: Waves - Wave Motion Power point (Editable)PHYSICS: Waves and sound waves Grade 10 Power point (Editable)PHYS
3rd - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Physics
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
The Essential Electricity & Circuits Visual Bundle 9th – 11th Grade
The "Essential Electricity & Circuits" Visual Bundle Target Grades: 9th – 11th Grade A specialized bundle for one of the most abstract topics in science, focusing heavily on visual circuit analysis. Included Files:PHYSICS: Electrical Circuits Rules (PPT)PHYSICS: Resistors in Series and Parallel (PPT)PHYSICS: Potential Difference and Power (PPT)PHYSICS: Electrical Circuits Analysis Workbook & Answers (Printable)PHYSICS: Electric Circuits Test & Answers (Printable)PHYSICS: Charge and Current Test
3rd - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Physics
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
THE POP STAR - END OF YEAR
🎤 Pop Star Music Unit (Upper Elementary Grades) ELA + STEM + Creative Arts Integrated UnitLooking for an engaging, cross-curricular unit that your upper elementary students will LOVE? This Pop Star Music Unit combines reading, writing, science, and creativity to keep students motivated and learning until the very end of the school year! ✨ What’s Included: Students will explore the world of pop music while building essential academic skills through fun, meaningful activities: 🎤 Podcast Creati
3rd - 6th
Informational Text, Physics, Vocabulary
Engineering Presentation STEM Sprint – Jungle Design Communication | Grade 2
In the Brand Studio Poster & Pitch Design unit, students become engineering communicators as they design a conservation company brand identity — including a company name, logo concept, and conservation mission poster — and present it to an audience. Set inside the Jungle Rangers narrative theme and tied to UN Sustainable Development Goal 15 (Life on Land), this 2-week unit challenges Grade 2 students to communicate their engineering work through visual design and persuasive presentation. What S
2nd
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+4
Bridge Building STEM Unit – Load-to-Weight Efficiency | Grade 5 | 3-Week
In the Structural Optimization Lab Load-to-Weight Efficiency Bridge unit, students become structural engineers as they design and build a spaghetti-and-string bridge optimized for the highest possible load-to-weight efficiency ratio — not just the strongest bridge, but the strongest bridge relative to how much it weighs. Set inside the STEAM Lab Design Academy narrative, this 3-week flagship unit introduces Grade 5 students to the engineering metric that professional structural engineers actual
5th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 5-PS2-1
+1
Parachute Drop STEM Unit – Mr. B Engineering Games | Grade 4 | 3-Week
In the Drop Zone Parachute Delivery Challenge, students become aerospace delivery engineers as they design and build a parachute system capable of transporting a payload from a fixed drop height to a target landing zone. Set inside Mr. B Engineering Games, this 3-week flagship unit immerses Grade 4 students in the real science of drag, stability, and payload protection as they plan, build, test, and redesign through the full Engineering Design Process. What Students Will Do* Investigate how dra
4th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Earthquake Tower STEM Sprint – Structural Engineering | Grade 3
In the Earthquake-Resistant Signal Tower challenge, students become structural engineers designing a communication tower for a futuristic city built in an earthquake zone. Set inside the Future City Engineering narrative theme, this 3-week flagship unit immerses Grade 3 students in the real engineering challenge of balancing height and stability — planning a tower within material budget constraints, building and shake-testing it, using data to redesign, and presenting final results in a class a
3rd
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-3
+4
Egg Drop STEM Unit – Superhero Forces & Motion Engineering | Grade 2 | 3-Week
In the Egg Drop Engineering Challenge, students become aerospace protection engineers as they design and build a protective pod that can safely deliver a raw egg from height without cracking. Set inside the Superhero Engineering Lab, this 3-week flagship unit immerses Grade 2 students in the real science of forces, impact absorption, and protective engineering as they plan, build, test, and redesign through the full Engineering Design Process. What Students Will Do* Investigate how gravity and
2nd
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+4
CAD Design STEM Unit – Rover Wheel & Suspension Engineering | Grade 5 | 2-Week
In the Deep Space Systems CAD Wheel and Suspension Design Labs, students become NASA contractor engineers as they use Tinkercad CAD software to design precision rover wheel and suspension components — testing how wheel tread geometry and suspension linkage affect traction and load balance across three terrain zones. Set inside the Deep Space Systems Division narrative, this 2-week unit introduces Grade 5 students to the professional engineering tool that connects digital design to physical fabri
5th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
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