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Middle school engineering projects for Google Apps
STEM Activities and Challenges Low Prep Engineering Design Process and Careers
The best variety of low prep STEM activities you'll find! These 20 STEM and STEAM activities can be completed with readily available materials and minimal prep - you can even use these for sub plans! Students will get hands-on exploring different STEM careers with these activities. Each activity is designed to take about one class period however the activity can span across two class periods to give ample time for redesigns and re-testing, or for a repeat challenge using different materials.Thes
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
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Real World Robot Research Project for Middle School Robotics and STEM Sub Plans
Why do we need to know about robots? What are robots used for today? What are examples of robots in everyday life? This real-world robot research project will help your middle school students discover answers to these questions and more!Get all the Intro to Robotics resources here and SAVE! In this engaging project, students meet Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and Common Core State Standards (CCSS) as they research a real-world robot of their choice. Your students will use assigned web
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Grades:
6th - 9th
Engineering and STEM Careers Research Project and Activities for Middle School
Teaching students about exciting STEM careers is one of the most important things we can do to inspire our next generation of scientists and engineers! But, what does it mean to have a career in STEM? What are some STEM career examples? You can answer these questions and more with this multi-day research project. Grab all the Engineering resources and save today!In this project, students meet science, reading, and writing standards as they research an engineering career of their choice and creat
Grades:
6th - 9th
Graphing Project Data Analysis Great White Shark Project Graphing Activities
What kid isn’t fascinated by the mysterious and terrifying Great White Shark?! This paper OR digital graphing activity will get your students involved in graphing real data from the amazing website Ocearch! Students will learn about 4 different types of graphs–- bar graphs, scatterplots, pie charts, and line graphs–- and they will create 5 different graphs and analyze them using data they collect from the Ocearch database.Ocearch is a scientific data collection organization that tracks the movem
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-3
STEM Design a School | If I Built a School Book Connection
Design a School STEM Activity! Are you looking for a fun STEM activity that connects to the book If I Built a School by Chris Van Dusen? Great for Distance Learning! Designing a School STEM Challenge gives students the opportunity to design and create their perfect school. It is a fun team building activity that gets students thinking critically as they build their perfect school after reading the book. Other products you may like: Soar Lapbook and STEM ChallengeConnecting Great Books with STE
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Middle School STEM Challenges and Engineering Design Process for Middle School
Middle schoolers can be a tough crowd. Are you struggling to keep your students engaged in rigorous STEM learning? You can promote critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork, while teaching the engineering design process with these engaging middle school STEM challenges!Looking for more STEM curriculum? Grab this bundle and SAVE! Each middle school STEM activity guides students through the engineering design process, while they work toward solving interesting, real-world problems. Students will
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Crayon STEM Activities | Connection to The Crayon Man
Are you looking for fun STEM activities that connects to the book The Crayon Man: The True Story of the Invention of Crayola Crayons? Crayon STEM Challenges give students the opportunity to research the invention of crayons and the inventor of Crayons. Print and Google slides are included, great for remote or blended learning. Students will compare entrepreneurs and inventors. Your students will love designing, creating, and engineering. Students will problem solve and think critically as they
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: Inventions STEM Activities Bundle
Newton’s Laws Activity for Middle School STEM - Engineering Project for MS-PS2-1
Now that your students have the basic concepts of Newton’s Laws of Motion down, what should you do next? How about help them solidify and apply their knowledge in an engaging way! In this exciting Newton’s Laws activity, students will demonstrate their understanding of Newton’s Third Law by designing and building a car that can protect an egg during a car crash.This Newton’s Laws project is designed for middle school physical science and STEM students. Students should have some background knowle
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 9th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-1
, MS-PS2-1
Animal Prosthetic Device STEM Challenge - Biomedical Engineering STEM Project
How are you inspiring our next generation of scientists and engineers? Grab this exciting STEM challenge to teach your students about biomedical engineering! With minimal prep and materials your students will be engaged and having fun, while developing their STEM skills and learning about real-world STEM careers.Looking for more middle school STEM challenges? Grab the bundle and SAVE!In this middle school STEM challenge, students will use simple materials and the engineering design process to de
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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Renewable Energy Wind Power Car Earth Day STEM Activities for Middle School
Are you looking for an engaging Earth Day STEM activity? Do you want to extend student learning about renewable energy and global warming? This wind-powered car STEM challenge is perfect for your STEM or Science classroom!Looking for more STEM Challenges? Click here to get activities for the whole year and SAVE!First, students will learn about global warming and wind energy as a renewable resource. Then they'll research methods for capturing wind energy. Next, they'll use the engineering design
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 5-ESS3-1
, MS-ETS1-1
Thermal Energy Insulated Cup STEM Challenge Conductors and Insulators Project
Looking for an engaging way for your students to solidify and apply their knowledge of thermal energy, heat transfer, conductors, and insulators? Then it’s time for a hot cocoa party! In this exciting physical science STEM challenge, students are tasked with designing and building an insulated cup that will keep hot cocoa warm. The project supports Next Generation Science Standards, including the performance expectations MS-PS3-3 and MS-ETS1-1.Looking for more middle school STEM challenges? Grab
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-PS3-3
, MS-ETS1-1
Also included in: Winter STEM Activities for Middle School
Mr. Hino's Robotics Curriculum
Welcome to the world of teaching Robotics!! It was the best thing that happened to my teaching career! I have been teaching middle school and elementary school Robotics for six years. This curriculum is a collection of everything I have tried, failed, modified, and improved on for those six years. This curriculum will provides:Projects, fun competitions, board challenges, expansion projects, and other ideas for your Robotics class. Google doc links to contracts and other helpful learning docume
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Grades:
K - 12th, Staff
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Computer Science and Digital Technology Research Projects for STEM and Sub Plans
Are you looking for independent research projects for your computer science or digital technology class? Maybe you want to incorporate more reading and writing in your STEM class? Introduce your students to real-world applications and emerging technology with these low-prep research projects. Students will gather information from text and video sources. Then they will craft argumentative or explanatory essays using the CER format.Students begin each project by gathering evidence from a video and
Grades:
6th - 8th
Mission Mars: Design a Mars Rover STEM Mini-Project
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ STEM Mission: Design and Create a Rover to Explore and Study the Planet MarsMission Objective: Your students will follow the mission directives to design and engineer a manned rover with scientific instruments that can withstand Mar’s environment and protect the explorer during the study of the planet. Students will choose from the 77 clipart parts and instruments, draw new parts, and have the option of cutting out more parts from old magazines to complete their custom rover. Then they w
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Grades:
6th - 12th
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STEM Challenge Editable Design Brief Template
If you want to customize STEAM or engineering projects so that they are a perfect fit for your students and curriculum, you need this editable design brief template with student STEM journal pages to effortlessly create a unique printable work packet for each STEM challenge you plan.Start with any idea for a STEM or STEAM activity that will require students to use the engineering design process. Edit the design brief page in Google Slides to describe relevant background information, the challeng
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Grades:
4th - 6th
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Also included in: STEM Lab Materials Toolkit Megabundle
Toothpick Bridge UNIT BUNDLE - STEM, Physics, and Engineering Project!
Get students engaged with this project based learning toothpick bridge activity! Students will use this project to apply what they have learned about Newton's Laws and Forces by designing and constructing a bridge out of toothpicks and glue. They will conduct research using various online resources (which are included in this resource) and create a blueprint that illustrates their bridge design. From there, students will construct and test their bridge!This resource can be used as a STEM project
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-PS2-2
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TINKERCAD BASICS [GOOGLE SLIDES + STUDENT SLIDES WORKSHEETS]
Introduce the basic functions of Tinkercad with this Google Slides + Student Worksheet set.You will be able to demonstrate skills needed for any design and technology project using Google slides + Worksheets for students to stick into their folio.FORMAT OF SLIDES/Worksheets:TitleLearning OutcomesKWL Chart - teachers + students monitor their learning.YouTube Clip with discussion questions to gauge student knowledge.Log into TinkercadTinkerCad InterfaceStep-by-step guide to re-create wrenchTinkerc
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Rube GOLDBERG Project Based Learning | STEM Activities | Digital and Printable
Explore the science behind RUBE GOLDBERG's “outside of the box” thinking with this project-based learning challenge from GATER Educator! Students will utilize creativity, higher-level thinking activities, and simple machines to design a similar machine inside their head. Free teacher notes and answer keys are included.>>Simply PRINT & Go for the classroom or CLICK & Share for Distance Learning<<The CLICK & Share activity is the perfect setup for quick and engaging project
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Grades:
4th - 6th
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3D Printing Project Makerspace Activities How to 3D print Introduction to 3d
Looking for a fun 3D printing project?? Haven't used the printer in your room yet? This starter kit will get your students understanding the vocabulary related to 3D printing, along with creating a planter! Includes a digital slideshow & grading assessments. Google Forms is a simple and easy way to collect information from your students. Use the forms as a pre & post assessment. Includes vocabulary and questions related to the design process. A slideshow is also included to introduce 3D
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Career Exploration Worksheets for STEM Jobs Research Project
Introducing the ultimate tool for students exploring their future in STEM careers - the STEM Career Research Project! This activity has everything needed to guide students in researching the STEM career of their choice. Students will need to discover the qualifications, education, and training required to succeed, as well as the salaries, and possible other future careers.Are your students curious about what it takes to become a successful engineer, scientist, or medical technician? Do they drea
Grades:
6th - 10th
Types:
Civil Engineering Space Needle Tower STEM Challenge Engineering Design Process
Are you looking for an engaging engineering activity that promotes critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and teamwork? Or are you looking to introduce your students to civil engineering concepts and careers? This space needle STEM design challenge will do all that and more! Looking for more STEM Challenges? Click here to get activities for the whole year and SAVE!In this engineering activity, students can tackle NGSS engineering standards by designing and building a free-standing tower that
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-1
Christmas STEM Challenge and Winter Holidays Activity for Middle School
Are you looking for the perfect Christmas STEM challenge to keep your students engaged before the winter holidays? Check out this exciting engineering design challenge that is sure to keep your students' on-task and learning up to the winter break. In this middle school Christmas STEM challenge, students will use simple materials and the engineering design process to design and build a package that will protect a cookie as it travels through the mail. First, students will discover the problem an
Grades:
5th - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-4
Also included in: Winter STEM Activities for Middle School
Invention Convention - Student Led STEM Project
Looking for a fun way to wrap up your engineering unit? This project brings inventions to life and captures imaginations as students answer the question: What does it take to invent something new?Your students will be guided through the engineering design process of designing as they solve a problem with technology! This project guides students through the following steps in a 16 page booklet:To Do Checklist Define a Problem Brainstorming SolutionsPre Conference Form with TeacherDevelop a ModelM
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Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Also included in: Engineering - FULL UNIT
Rube Goldberg DIGITAL Reading Passages and Activities | Project Based Learning
Explore the mind and science behind Rube Goldberg's “outside of the box” thinking in a fun project-based learning activity. Students will utilize creativity, higher-level thinking activities, and simple machines to design a similar machine inside their head.Please see the PREVIEW above for an idea of everything included!With the purchase of this PDF, you will receive a clickable link for access.With the digital version, you have the option to go 100% paperless.Check out the PRINTABLE Version whi
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Grades:
4th - 6th
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