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Students love using their understanding of basic physical properties to build their own pinball machine! This is a great STEM project that can be done individually or in small groups. I use this project in my “Force and Motion” unit (the complete unit guide is also available on teacherspayteachers). This project corresponds with the NGSS engineering standards for Grades 3-5, but could be modified to meet the needs of older students.

Students research, design, and build their own earthquake resistant buildings out of toothpicks, straws, and popsicle sticks. They test these buildings using a homemade "shake table", a tray of jello. Your students will be very engaged in this hands-on STEM project!

This engaging and hands-on STEM project will get your students jumping with excitement! Students use the engineering-design process to research, design, and build a prototype of a shoe, using everyday materials. Includes vocabulary, complete project, materials list, and a rubric.

Looking for a good way to incorporate the engineering standards of the NGSS? Here is a colorful booklet to help students go through the engineering design process to design, build and test their bridge. This ready-to-go booklet is organized to print double sided, but if you would prefer it single-sided, please email me and I would be happy to provide you the single-sided version. Also, if you'd like this adapted to meet the needs of older or younger students, please contact me and I'd be ha