2,155 results
Middle school engineering projects under $5
Paper Chair: Engineering Challenge Project ~ Great STEM Activity!
Engineering Challenge:Can you create a chair that can hold a stuffed animal using paper and tape?Paper Chair ChallengeMaterials Needed: (per individual, pair, or team)- Copy paper (3-5 sheets per chair)- Ruler- Masking tape- Stuffed animal (small to medium sized)- ScissorsThis packet contains all the information you need to make this a great engineering activity in your classroom! Lab sheets, student and teacher instructions, and challenge signs are all included! Using simple and cheap materia
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2nd - 7th
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Also included in: Personalized STEM Pack #19 - 10 Engineering Challenges
Ancient Egypt Activities STEM Challenges Pyramids STEM Challenge Project Craft
Ancient Egypt STEM & STEAM Challenges Cross-curricular challenges for students who are studying Ancient Civilizations and Ancient Egypt! This resource has science, technology, engineering, and measurement activities to do with your upper elementary kids that will really enhance their learning! There are 2 Egypt STEM Challenges in this pack. Each STEM Challenge has detailed directions, photo examples, a list of materials needed, prediction section, brainstorming section, trials 1, 2, & 3,
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3rd - 6th
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Camping STEM Challenges
STEM Camping Challenges are three activities that your students will love while exploring the theme of camping. Students will design and construct boats, tents, and fishing poles. These challenges will engage your students as they design, engineer, and test their creations. Students will go through the Engineering Process as they build and test their creations using various materials to construct it. ⭐This product is included in my STEM BUNDLE #2 Challenge! Your students will love designing, cr
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Grades:
3rd - 7th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: STEM Challenges Entire Year includes End of the Year STEM Activities
STEM Challenge Paper Airplanes Experiment Problem-Solving Easy Prep Activity
If you are ready for a highly engaging STEM challenge, this Airplane Challenge is for you! You know students love to throw paper airplanes so take advantage of that energy with this STEM project! Students will experiment and use test results to design the ultimate paper plane.➡️ Click here to save 20% with a bundle including this resource and 2 more flight challenges.What is the challenge?This SUPER resource contains a complete STEM lesson, using the Engineering Design Process, covering 3-5 clas
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4th - 6th
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NGSS:
4-PS3-4
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 4-PS3-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: STEM Flight Challenges - 3 Engaging Problem-Solving Projects
Test Track STEM / STEAM Challenge | Race Car Project Based Learning
Your students will love learning about motion, speed, design and staying on budget with this race car themed STEM Challenge called Test Track. This STEAM project integrates math, science, art, and engineering in an engaging and fun way to incorporate project based learning in your classroom! Students are told that they are going to build their own race cars that need to be as FAST as possible, all while staying with their budget of $29,000! Students choose their car frame (from the 4 options),
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3rd - 6th
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STEM Space Moon Crater Design Challenge (Engineering Design Process)
Can your team of astronauts work together to land a rover in the center of a crater on the Moon? This engaging STEM challenge is a fun way to incorporate the engineering design process into your classroom or afterschool program! Students use the engineering design process and explore the forces of motion to place a ball in a cup at the center of a 6 foot diameter circle without entering the circle. This challenge represents placing a NASA rover into the middle of the Apollo lunar crater for expl
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Grades:
4th - 9th, Adult Education
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: Space STEM Starter Challenges MEGA Bundle: Middle School
Index Card Tower: Engineering Challenge Project ~ Great STEM Activity!
Engineering Challenge:
Using 100 index cards and 12 inches of tape, can you make a tower that is at least two feet tall that can hold a small stuffed animal?
Materials: (per group)
100 index cards (lined or unlined, 3x5 size)
12 inches of scotch tape
One small stuffed animal (beanie baby size)
Scissors
This packet contains all the information you need to make this a great engineering activity in your classroom! Lab sheets, student and teacher instructions, and challenge signs are all inclu
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2nd - 7th
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Water Cycle Model - STEM Activity & Assessment
Bring the water cycle to life right in your classroom! In this engaging STEM activity, students apply their knowledge to design and build a working model of the processes that happen during the water cycle. Students follow the engineering design cycle to plan, build, test, and improve their models. After completing the activity, students complete a quick assessment. Designed for middle school students but can be used with upper elementary with teacher support. This is definitely a student fav
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-4
, 5-ESS2-1
, 5-PS1-1
Also included in: Weather and Atmosphere Bundle for Middle School
STEM Activity Challenge Marshmallow Catapult (Middle School)
STEM Project for Middle School—6th, 7th, and 8th grades.In this activity, students will work in groups to create a catapult from popsicle sticks. They will modify their catapult in order to produce the best launch possible. Kids will have a great time launching mini marshmallows across the room while learning about potential and kinetic energy.***If you are interested in a differentiated version of this resource for grades K-8, please click here.This STEM Activity Challenge includes teacher inst
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: STEM Activity Challenges 16 Pack #2 (Middle School)
Water Bottle Flipping STEM: Science Experiment with Data Collection Activity
Looking for a fun science experiment to engage your students? This water bottle flipping STEM activity guides students through an experiment to find out how much water is the best for flipping a water bottle. My students LOVE this experiment every year!!Students design and perform an experiment, collect and analyze data. Differentiated worksheets based on grade level and math background. They then graph their data and learn about the physics behind the water bottle flip. This is a great way
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4th - 8th
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Intro to STEM: Think Like a Scientist & Engineer!
A great way to introduce STEM into your classroom! Updated to include editable versions of all student handouts! How does a scientist explore the world? How can you think like an engineer? Students will explore these questions and more through a series of critical thinking STEM exercises. The packet includes 4 critical thinking challenges centered on STEM learning (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). These activities expose students to the real world of science and engineering with chal
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3rd - 10th
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Also included in: Back to School (Stage 1 STEM) Bundle: 50+ Icebreaker Activities
Leap Year Leap Day Catapult STEM Challenge
Looking for a quick, simple, and meaningful team-building STEM Challenge to recognize Leap Day? This Leap Day Leap Frog Catapult STEM Challenge is a fun challenge to introduce your students to the engineering design process, foster team building, and LEAP into Leap Day.Your students will work in groups to build a catapult using craft sticks, rubber bands, and a spoon that will “leap” (or launch) a frog the farthest. Print and cut the provided frogs and tape or glue them onto green pom poms or pi
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
Boston Tea Party ~ Engineering Historical Events ~ STEM Challenge
Can you design and create a crate that will keep your tea bag dry for the longest period of time in a tub of cold water?
We are all about integration in my STEM building and blending historical events with STEM challenges is a great way to make the topics we study in social studies more engaging and interesting for the students. I am currently working on developing more of these social studies based STEM challenges. This one is focused on the Boston Tea Party!
This engineering challenge act
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: American History PERSONALIZED STEM Bundle
End of the Year STEM Awards
Looking for a fun END of the Year Activity? Your students will love creating these fun End of the Year Student Choice Awards!This is a collection of thirty classroom awards. Students create their Oscars (tin foil sculptures) and then vote for their classmates for the award that fits them most. Teachers then assembly the Oscar like statues and present the awards Hollywood style! Your student will love this activity! ⭐This product is included in my STEM BUNDLE #2 Challenge! It is a great way t
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Grades:
4th - 6th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: STEM Challenges Entire Year includes End of the Year STEM Activities
Winter & Christmas STEM / STEAM Activity - Build An Igloo Engineering Challenge!
WINTER & CHRISTMAS STEM / STEAM ACTIVITY - Marshmallow Igloo Engineering Challenge!This Fun Winter STEAM Activity Includes:2 interactive student worksheets with pictures1 conclusion question worksheetBackground informationKey vocabularyList of materialsScience & Engineering Concepts Covered:Real igloo designStructural stabilityMaterial conservationMeasurementTeamworkTime managementStudents will have so much fun designing and building their very own marshmallow igloos! Click VIEW PREVIEW
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3rd - 12th
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STEM Project: WIND TURBINE Alternative Energy Inquiry
This STEM project is a highly engaging project that students look forward to year from year at my school. The project spans one week, and students will build their own wind turbine and test multiple variables. The wind turbine uses wind energy from a box fan to lift a cup of pennies. In my science classes, we also make it a competition to see who can construct a wind turbine that can lift the greatest amount of pennies. Students will research, design, and construct their entire wind turbine!
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5th - 8th
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Design a Space Station on Mars STEM Space Exploration Activity {Digital}
This is a great space-themed STEAM engineering design challenge.With NASA making plans to try to send a group of astronauts to Mars in the 2030s, there is a lot of new interest in designing space settlements. This activity has students design a space facility. In doing this they will need to solve the problems that arise because of the conditions that exist on Mars. This activity can be done as individuals or in groups of 2-3.Students start by researching conditions on Mars and understanding th
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5th - 10th
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The One and Only Ivan STEM Activities
The One and Only Ivan STEM Challenges is a packet of activities that your students will love and be engaged in while reading the novel. Students will complete four STEM challenges that connect with events that take place throughout the story. Your students will love going through the design process as they cover the Next Generation Science 3-5-ETS1-1 & 2.➪This product is included in my Connecting STEM to a Great Book Bundle.*Other products you may like: STEM Entire Year ChallengeBack to S
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: STEM Novel Connections and Activities
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
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Haunted House Paper Circuit Halloween STEM Activity
What’s more spooktackular than a haunted house? One that your students make while learning the basics of circuits! Haunted House STEM Activity: All you need is some paper, tape, copper conductive tape, LEDs, and coin cell batteries. Then create your creepy castle or cottage. Students will first learn about circuits and use a template to build a Halloween-themed paper circuit. Students are then tasked to use the engineering design process to design and build a light-up Haunted House! Included
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Grades:
3rd - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 4-PS3-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
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Also included in: Fall & Halloween STEM Challenges Activity Bundle
STEM Challenge Design a Cereal Box - Problem-Solving Activity
If you are ready for a highly engaging STEM activity, this Designing Boxes Challenge is for you! Students will investigate volume and learn to calculate surface area in preparation to design a cereal box.➡️ Click here to save 20% on this STEM Challenge and 2 additional multi-day activities!What is the challenge?Students will use cereal boxes and have great discussions about the appearance of the boxes, as well as how much a box contains.They will learn about volume and surface area through weig
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Grades:
4th - 6th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: STEM CHALLENGES ENTIRE YEAR 60 Projects, Planning Guide, and Posters
Winter & Christmas STEM / STEAM Activity - Paper Snowman Engineering Challenge!
WINTER & CHRISTMAS STEM / STEAM ACTIVITY - Paper Snowman Engineering Challenge!This Fun Winter STEAM Activity Includes:2 interactive student worksheets with pictures1 conclusion question worksheetBackground informationKey vocabularyList of materialsScience & Engineering Concepts Covered:3D shapesStructural stabilityMeasurementTeamworkMeeting engineering requirementsTime managementStudents will have so much fun designing and building their own paper snowmen!Click VIEW PREVIEW above to see
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3rd - 12th
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Slow Can Race STEM Forces in Motion Activity/ Experiment: Creating Friction
This interactive STEM activity is always a highlight of my forces and motion unit! This activity is perfect to reinforce the concepts of forces and friction. Students need to cover or wrap a regular can in different materials to se how they affect the speed a can can travel down a ramp. Students experiment to see how friction affects motion. Set the stage by building up the idea that this is a race- THEN explain that the SLOWEST can is the winner! Students often wrap all kinds of materials
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3rd - 8th
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Paper Airplane STEM Activity - Force and Motion STEM Challenge
This paper airplane STEM challenge is the perfect multi-disciplinary activity to learn about flight, force and motion. The fun aliens theme will have your students engaged in hands on learning and excited to tackle this STEM challenge!Click the green PREVIEW button to see what is included in this resource.Included in this resource: Teacher directions, hints and suggestionsStudent directions and challenge scenarioEngineering design process student STEM Journal Supply list 4 "read all about it" r
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Grades:
4th - 6th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
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