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⭐Build a Rocket and Launcher: Back to School STEM Engineering Project!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Learn, build, and explore all about the space shuttle! This bundle includes colorful flashcards, journal booklet, and project instructions. There are 4 lesson plans included in this bundle. Each lesson is about 45 minutes to an hour long. This project includes the following:The Little Engineer’s Guide The little Engineer’s Guide (individual pages) – If you choose to NOT print it as a booklet Vocabulary flashcards 4 Full Lesson Plans with teacher’s notes, background information and proje
1st - 4th
Engineering, Reading, Science
PBL Project Based Learning Bundle for GATE 6 Units for 42% Off GATE
Engage iGen students with real-world, hands-on project-based and collaborative units! 6 Gold Medal units for grades 3-8 at 50% off the individual prices. That's a great deal for fantastic units--250+ pages--all ready to go tomorrow! SEE THE BIG PREVIEW FOR INDIVIDUAL UNIT DETAILS You get the following: Shark Tank Glitter Clean-up Tool T-Shirt Entrepreneurs Time Travel History Adventure Road Trip Adventure Writing Carnival Game Economics All of these are engaging, creative, and standard-based h
3rd - 8th
Engineering, English Language Arts
Weather, Landforms, Plants & Animals & Earth Day STEM - Planetopia Project
Looking for Life Science, Earth Science or Earth Day STEM activities that are engaging, low-prep, and easy to assign digitally? This paperless STEM bundle includes five interactive challenges designed for Google Slides, making it perfect for spring STEM, centers, or 1:1 classrooms. Perfect for Earth Day STEM, weather activities, life science, and Earth science, the Planetopia STEM Challenge Bundle combines hands-on thinking with flexible, digital-friendly implementation. 🌏 Students design and
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+6
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
STEAM Class BUNDLE - Math Focus Hours of Hands-on Projects GATE Gifted
Pretty much everything in the Portable Gifted and Talented store is rated 4.0, but take a couple minutes to peruse the comments for these individual units. I think you’ll like what you see. Designed for two purposes: A curriculum for Middle School STEAM classes with MATH focus. Or . . . Upper Elementary GATE – Very Challenging! As a STEAM teacher, you don’t want your math to be the regular math class stuff . . . and these units will not be! They’re very hands on, full of critical thinking, an
4th - 8th
Engineering, Geometry
Desktop Zip Lines -- GATE STEM for Upper Elementary
Students not only study physical science, they design with it, build with it, they write about it, calculate with it, and they live it.
It’s the engineering process in miniature as our engineering teams design and then build desktop ziplines from scratch. Students will draft plans, build zipline towers, choose the best zippy materials, and assemble their ziplines. Hey, it’s incredible fun . . . but it’s not just fun and games here! Students will use their ziplines to collaborate on a physica
3rd - 7th
Engineering, Geometry
Also included in: SIMULATIONS Real-World Projects GATE Bundle Gifted
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)
STEM Space Colony Engineering Project | Mars & Moon Base Challenge (5-Day Unit)
Get your students thinking like real engineers. This engaging 5-day STEM project challenges students to design and justify a fully functional space colony on Mars or the Moon using real-world problem-solving, budgeting, and engineering principles. Students won’t just build… they’ll explain, defend, and think critically about every decision they make. 🧠 What Students Will DoStudents take on the role of aerospace engineers tasked with designing a sustainable space colony. Throughout the week, t
5th - 9th
Engineering
CCSS, NGSS
W.5.4
, W.6.2
, W.6.4
+13
Roller Coasters: The Science Behind the Thrill STEM Project
🎢 Roller Coasters: The Science Behind the Thrill | Reading Comprehension + STEM Lab ChallengeLooking for an engaging, meaningful, and low-prep end-of-year science activity? This roller coaster-themed resource combines science literacy with hands-on engineering to create an unforgettable learning experience for your students!Students will begin by exploring the science behind roller coasters through an engaging nonfiction reading passage that introduces key concepts such as gravitational potenti
5th - 8th
Engineering, Other (Science), Physical Science
Shoe Sculpture Challenge - Beginning of Year Group Project - PPT + Instructions
The best beginning of Year/Semester project! Everyone raves over this assignment and it is such a joy watching students collaborate and problem solve with just cardboard, masking tape, and glue. This Shoe Sculpture Challenge allows students to work in a group to build a shoe of any style with basic materials. They must figure it out together and the shoe must fit a group "Cinderella"! Finished shoes are voted on for Most Creative and Best Craftsmanship. This is sure to be a hit in your classro
4th - 12th
Classroom Community, Engineering, Visual Arts
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
Jumping Jack Puppet Craft Force and Motion STEM Lesson - Engineering Art Project
Engage your students with a hands-on STEM activity that teaches force and motion, simple machines, and basic engineering concepts! This Jumping Jack Puppet STEM lesson includes doll and teddy bear templates, illustrated step-by-step instructions, and a mini engineering challenge perfect for GATE, enrichment, or elementary classrooms. Students will build, test, and modify their puppets to explore cause-and-effect, mechanical movement, and problem-solving in a fun, creative way. This print
K - 3rd
Engineering, Other (Arts), Other (Science)
Engineering Design Process Project-Based Learning BUNDLE for Grades 3 4 and 5
Have some future engineers in your classroom? Looking for project-based learning lessons? Or just want to give all of your students a peek into the engineering design process? This bundle would be great for you! Buy a bundle and save 30% on these ten lessons. This bundle contains the following projects: Spaghetti StructuresWater FiltersBest Play DoughSuspension BridgesBubbles and WandsMini Basketball GamesWind ChimesMinigolf CourseArcadeSnack GrabberEach resource includes a comprehensive lesson
3rd - 5th
Engineering, Physical Science, Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Re-Designing Power Plants - Renewable Energy Sources Project
Engage your Environmental Science or Geography students with this comprehensive, hands-on project where they take on the role of land developers! Students will research an existing non-renewable power plant, analyze its environmental impact, and design a physical 3D model to renovate the land into a renewable energy source. Product OverviewThis project-based learning (PBL) unit guides students through a 6-day journey from data analysis to creative engineering. It connects real-world energy deman
5th - 9th
Engineering, Environment, Geography
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ESS3-3
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
March Madness STEM Challenge, March Madness Math Project, Data Graphing Craft
March Madness STEM challenge and March Madness math project with data graphing and a basketball craft. Hands-on engineering design process activity for March STEM lessons, makerspace, and classroom math. Bring the excitement of March Madness into your classroom with this engaging March Madness STEM challenge that blends basketball math, data graphing, and hands-on engineering design. This interactive basketball STEM challenge encourages students to explore the engineering design process, da
2nd - 3rd
Classroom Community, Engineering, Graphing
CCSS, NGSS
2.MD.D.10
, K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
+1
Make a Minigolf Course Project-Based Learning Lesson with Momentum and Friction
Done with boring lessons and want to get your kids engaged and excited? Maybe a fun game of minigolf is the ticket. Bonus! They will also make the game themselves! This project-based learning lesson includes opportunities for collaboration and learning about design iteration. Students will work in small groups to design a minigolf course. They will use commonly available materials and work together to make a fun mini golf challenge. Each group will try at least three different configurations tha
3rd - 5th
Engineering, Physical Science, Science
NGSS
3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
Index Card Challenge | Bus Bridge STEM Project
Index Card ChallengeLooking for an index card bridge challenge? In this beginning of the year STEM challenge, students will work to create an index card bridge for a bus to get over the stream. With simple, cheap supplies you likely already have, students will enjoy completing this index card bridge STEM challenge. This product includes:✨Teacher Directions and Tips ✨Student Directions ✨A link to an editable Google Slides presentation for introducing the task ✨Printable buses for the challenge ✨T
1st - 3rd
Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-1
Also included in: First Week STEM Activities
Catch the Gingerbread Man! K–2 STEM/STEAM Back-to-School Project-Based Unit
Start the school year with a sweet STEM challenge! In this 5-day PBL unit (45 minutes per session), primary students explore the Engineering Design Process through a fun, literature-based challenge inspired by The Gingerbread Man Loose in the School. Students identify the Gingerbread Man’s problem (getting separated from his classmates!) and design a solution to help reunite them. Through planning, prototyping, measuring, and iterating, students develop critical thinking, teamwork, and creativi
K - 2nd
Engineering, Measurement, Reading
CCSS, NGSS
K.MD.A.2
, 1.MD.A.2
, 2.MD.A.1
+12
Invention Project- Planning, Directions & Presentation Outline
This document lays out all the steps to do an invention convention in your classroom. There is a planning sheet to get students started, a directions page, and an outline for students to prepare an oral presentation to share their results at the end. You can do this project in class or as a home-school connection project. (I have done it both ways- I find it works better at home, mostly because I didn't have to gather a bunch of random materials for students to build with. However it still works
1st - 3rd
Engineering, General Science, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
Project Based Learning Engineering Lesson for Making an Arcade for Upper Grades
Have some makers in your midst? Ready for some hands-on fun? It might be time for an engineering challenge! This one is focused on making a d.i.y. arcade. This project-based learning lesson includes opportunities for collaboration and learning about design iteration. Students will work in small groups to design an arcade game. They will use commonly available materials and work together to make a fun game with a bit of challenge. Each group will try at least three different configurations that w
3rd - 5th
Engineering, Physical Science, Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 5-PS2-1
STEM Project - MiniROV
This is an assessment task (with rubric) that links in to a national competition in Australia run by the REA Foundation ( https://rea.org.au/subs-in-schools/). It is appropriate for any students learning about electronics, underwater machines or kinaesthetic skills such as soldering for the first time. I use it to teach buoyancy, forces, engineering, electricity and problem solving. It fits in reasonably well with the Year 9 Science Curriculum in Australia. Building and testing the miniROV will
5th - 10th
Engineering, Science
STEAM for Elementary GATE -- LAND SPEEDERS physics math graphic design
This land speeders STEM project is part of a full 18 hour GATE unit titled, “Land Speeders, Sailboats, Signal Flags, and Semaphores.” You can find the full unit in my store available for just a couple dollars more.
In the land speeders project, students will design logos, build land speeders, and then complete a creative and physics activity with them.
You’ll get all the instructions you need including a rubric, sample photos, and ready-to-print activity sheets with this download. Purchase
3rd - 6th
Applied Math, Engineering
STEM Kid Engineering and Construction -- Air Rockets x 2
In the Air Rockets project, students build two different air rockets (one “blow rocket” and one rocket with a launching pad) using easy to find materials along with ready-to-print templates. Students build background knowledge about the properties of air and explore the differences between wings and rocket fins through class discussion, experimentation, and the use of a graphic organizer.
Appropriate for grades 3rd-6th—included all the instructions a teacher will need, ready-to-print templates
3rd - 6th
Engineering
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