Engineering projects on sale

Critical Thinking, Engineering, Problem Solving

Make teaching fun with this engaging, hands-on STEM challenge. This design a putt-putt golf course engineering project, will have your students excited to come to school! Upper elementary students will use a print and go engineering notebook to research, plan, build, and share their mini golf course holes. This design challenge has a quick and easy setup because your students will create it with cardboard and recyclable materials. It is the perfect activity for special days, end of the schoo

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Projects, GATE

NGSS:

3-5-ETS1-3

, 3-5-ETS1-1

, 3-5-ETS1-2

Also included in: Ultimate STEM and STEAM Activities Bundle - Teacher's Top-Rated Resources

Designing and Building a Water Filtration System STEM Project

Created by

Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Engineering

**FULLY UPDATED JULY 2018** This is an environmental science STEM project that requires students to build a water filtration system out of specific items. A rubric with a rating scale for grading the effectiveness of the water filtration system is included with your purchase. Background knowledge on how to separate a mixture, and the process of treating water is helpful. Contents: • Water Filtration System STEM project Family supply letter • Water Filtration System STEM project student

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Grades:

3rd - 12th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Rubrics

STEM Challenge Fingerboard Skate Park | Cardboard Skatepark STEAM Project

Created by

Critical Thinking, Engineering, Gifted and Talented

Make teaching fun with this engaging, hands-on STEM challenge. This design a fingerboard skatepark engineering project, will have your students excited to come to school! Upper elementary students will use a print and go engineering notebook to research, plan, build, and share their skate park. This design challenge has a quick and easy setup because your students will create it with cardboard and recyclable materials. It is the perfect activity for special days, end of the school year, fun

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Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

NGSS:

3-5-ETS1-3

, 3-5-ETS1-2

STEM Choice Board With Everyday Items | STEM Challenges

Created by

Critical Thinking, End of Year, Engineering

This digital STEM choice board gives students the opportunity to select up to 20 different challenges! Each challenge uses everyday items that can be found around the house. The choice board is simple to use, just share the link and students can select their challenge, and begin building. Your students will each create their own models, post pictures or describe and then evaluate their designs. This product includes:Teacher Direction PDF PageDigital Student STEM Choice Board-just share the link

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 6th

Types:

Projects

NGSS:

K-2-ETS1-2

, MS-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-1

, 3-5-ETS1-3

, MS-ETS1-4

...

Designing and Building a Plant Tropism Contraption STEM Project--Life Science

Created by

Biology, Engineering, Environment

*FULLY UPDATED MAY 2018*Looking for a life science STEM project involving plants? You found it! With this project, students will choose a form of plant tropism and design a contraption that houses a live lima bean or string bean sprout with the purpose of demonstrating that form of tropism. Students must already have knowledge of the forms of tropism prior to completing this STEM challenge. Their design should present a growth challenge to the plant through the seed’s placement within the co

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 12th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Laboratory

Back to School STEM Challenge | Getting to Know You Activity | Design Project

Created by

Critical Thinking, Engineering, Math

This STEM challenge gives students the opportunity to create an item that describes themselves! This highly engaging activity is aligned with the NGSS and will take your students through the Engineering Design Process! It is simple to use just print and the students can begin building using recycled materials. This is perfect for back to school because students can share their item with the class as a personal introduction. *This challenge asks students to use recycled materials to design a

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Grades:

2nd - 5th

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Also included in: Growth Mindset STEM Bundle | STEM | Social Emotional Learning

Designing and Building an Elf Trap using Simple Machines STEM project

Created by

Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Engineering, Physical Science

This STEM project's objective is for students to design and build an elf trap using simple machines using found or re-purposed items. You could treat this as a literacy-enhanced STEM lesson by incorporating it with "The Elves and the Shoemaker," to develop the purpose of the trap. Or, you could also incorporate it as a Christmas activity.Purchase includes: Designing and Building an Elf Trap STEM project teacher directionsDesigning and Building an Elf Trap STEM project student directions sheetD

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Grades:

2nd - 12th

Types:

STEM Activity Math Multiplication Challenge | Math PBL | Math Extension

Created by

Basic Operations, Critical Thinking, Engineering

This math STEM project gives students the opportunity to use the Engineering Design Process and their multiplication skills! It is a highly engaging activity where the children use multiplication creature and power-up cards and recycled materials to ultimately create a playable game. This math learning opportunity is teacher friendly because it includes rubrics, parent letters, and a printable student journal to meet your needs. My students love this extension because they use their multiplica

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 4th

Types:

Projects, GATE, Printables

CCSS:

3.OA.A.1

, 3.OA.C.7

NGSS:

K-2-ETS1-2

, MS-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-1

, 3-5-ETS1-3

, MS-ETS1-4

...

Also included in: STEM Math Activities Bundle | Math PBL | Math Extensions

Minute to Win It STEM Challenges | STEAM Games

Created by

Critical Thinking, Engineering, Holidays/Seasonal

What is more fun than a STEM Minute to Win It challenge? This STEAM set has 10 engaging activities! It’s so easy to use, print the challenges and gather the everyday materials. Students will have a blast taking part in these quick activities or the activities can take longer as mini engineering challenges. The included teacher’s guide provides a detailed overview and materials list for each of the 10 challenges. Students will use collaboration and problem solving skills during each of the

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

Biology, Engineering, Science

NGSS:

3-5-ETS1-3

, 3-5-ETS1-1

, 3-5-ETS1-2

STEM Challenge - Project: PLANT A GARDEN

Created by

The STEM Center

Engage your students with this week-long STEM Challenge. Your students will be able to Explore, Elaborate, and Explain while Engaged in this REAL-WORLD challenge of designing their own vegetable garden!This is great way to promote both the scientific and engineering methods! This is a 'feel good' project. - THIS IS WHAT TEACHING SCIENCE IS ALL ABOUT!!!Your students are given a one page article concerning vegetable gardens and victory gardens during World War 2. In addition to the article, your

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 10th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Laboratory

Also included in: Life Science Bundle: Interactive Notebooks, Games, Scavenger Hunts, & Laboratory

Designing and Building a Gingerbread Man Trap using Simple Machines STEM Project

Created by

Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Engineering, Winter

This STEM project's objective is for students to design and build a trap that the little old man and the little old woman could have used to catch the Gingerbread Man. The traps should incorporate simple machines, and be made from found or re-purposed items. Students should already have knowledge of simple machines before beginning this project.This would be a great addition to your Gingerbread unit!Purchase includes: Designing and Building a Gingerbread Man Trap STEM project teacher direction

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 12th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Printables

Designing and Building a Haunted House Simple Machine Scare Contraption STEM

Created by

Engineering, Halloween, Physics

**FULLY UPDATED OCTOBER 2020**Halloween STEM Project!This STEM project incorporates Halloween with engineering! Students will create a scaled model of a contraption that can be used in a haunted house to make a “ghost” pop up and scare a passerby. Students can only use items off of the approved materials list to create their scare contraption, and designs must include at least one simple machine.Students should have prior knowledge of simple machines before completing this challenge.Product pur

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Grades:

2nd - 9th

Types:

STEM Emergency Sub Plans Bundle: 5-Day STEAM Sub Plans for Elementary

Created by

Early Intervention, Engineering, Problem Solving

Ensure seamless instruction even when you're away with this comprehensive bundle of STEM emergency sub plans! This bundle includes two sets of 5-day emergency sub plans designed to engage students in meaningful STEAM activities using just paper:STEM Emergency Sub Plans: 5-Day STEAM Sub Plans Using Just PaperNo-Prep Emergency STEM Sub Plans: 5-Day Elementary Substitute Teacher PlansThese plans are perfect for elementary classrooms and require minimal preparation, making them ideal for emergency s

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Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Lesson

STEM Math Activities Bundle | Math PBL | Math Extensions

Created by

Engineering, Gifted and Talented, Math

This bundle includes 5 different math STEM projects. Students will use the Engineering Design Process, math concept understanding, and recyclables to create a product. Students will be so highly engaged they will not notice they are applying their math skills! This bundle is the best deal because you get each PBL project at 20% off!

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Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

CCSS:

...

NGSS:

3-5-ETS1-3

, 3-5-ETS1-1

, 3-5-ETS1-2

Famous Building Structure STEM Challenge | Early Finisher Project STEAM Activity

Created by

Critical Thinking, Engineering, Problem Solving

Make teaching fun with this engaging, hands-on STEM challenge. This early finisher engineering project will have your students excited to come to school! Upper elementary students will use a print and go build notebook to plan, build, and evaluate the famous building they choose to recreate. This design challenge is easy to set up because your students will create with your favorite building material such as Legos, Keva planks, 3Dux, cardboard, recyclable materials, etc. It is the perfect ac

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

NGSS:

3-5-ETS1-3

, 3-5-ETS1-1

, 3-5-ETS1-2

Earth Day STEM Project | Engineering Design Challenge | Recycled Materials

Created by

Earth Day, Engineering, Spring

This digital STEM project gives students the opportunity to create an item that will help improve the Earth! It is a highly engaging activity that will take your students through the Engineering Design Process. It is simple to use, just share the link and students can begin building using recycled materials. Your students will each create their own item based on their unique, creative ideas. *This is the virtual version of the is project.This product includes:Teacher Direction PDF PagesSuggeste

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 6th

Types:

Projects

NGSS:

K-2-ETS1-2

, MS-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-1

, 3-5-ETS1-3

, MS-ETS1-4

...

Back to School STEM Activity | STEAM Challenge Beginning of the Year

Created by

Back to School, Critical Thinking, Engineering

Are you wondering how you are going to learn your students' names this school year? This back to school STEM challenge is your answer! Students will use engineering to design a unique name tag that they can wear for the beginning of the school year. Use this project to discuss classroom material expectations while the students create their designs. Students will use problem solving skills to create their name tag. As the final step of the engineering process students will share their cre

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

NGSS:

3-5-ETS1-3

, 3-5-ETS1-1

, 3-5-ETS1-2

Also included in: Back to School STEM Challenge Bundle | Beginning of the Year STEAM Activities

Ultimate STEM and STEAM Activities Bundle - Teacher's Top-Rated Resources

Created by

Back to School, Critical Thinking, Engineering

Get all of the most popular STEM resources in one bundle! These low prep STEAM activities include 3 STEM challenges, 1 Genius Hour project, and 2 student journals. Hands-on STEM challenges are easy to set up because they use recyclable materials and walk students through the Engineering Design Process. The Growth Mindset Journal and Engineering Maker’s Journal can be used for whole group lessons, early finisher activities, engaging homework, or for print-and-go substitute plans. The Genius H

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Printables

STEM Activity Math Geometry Challenge | Math PBL | Math Extension

Created by

Critical Thinking, Engineering, Geometry

This math STEM project gives students the opportunity to use the Engineering Design Process and their geometry knowledge! It is a highly engaging activity where the children use geometry and recycled materials to create a map of an area around the school. This math learning opportunity is teacher friendly because it includes rubrics, parent letters, and a printable student journal to meet your needs. My students love this extension!This product includes:Teacher Directions PrintableRubricsParen

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 4th

Types:

Projects, GATE, Printables

CCSS:

4.G.A.1

, 4.G.A.2

, 4.G.A.3

NGSS:

K-2-ETS1-2

, MS-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-1

, 3-5-ETS1-3

, MS-ETS1-4

...

Also included in: STEM Math Activities Bundle | Math PBL | Math Extensions

STEM Math Challenge Elapsed Time | PBL Math Project | Hands-On Activity

Created by

Critical Thinking, Engineering, Math

This math STEM project gives students the opportunity to use the Engineering Design Process and their elapsed time skills! It is a highly engaging activity where the children plan a trip to a carnival. They will also create a 3D model of a carnival attraction. This math learning opportunity is teacher friendly because it includes rubrics, parent letters, and a printable student journal to meet your needs. My students love this extension because they use their measurement knowledge to create rea

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

CCSS:

3.MD.A.1

NGSS:

3-5-ETS1-1

, 3-5-ETS1-2

Yearlong STEM Challenges | STEAM Activities for the Entire Year

Created by

Critical Thinking, Engineering, Holidays/Seasonal

Your students will stretch their creative thinking and problem solving abilities as they complete the Roll a STEM Challenges. Each page has a different challenge, there are 15 pages to last the entire year. Select a page and students will roll to first determine what they will build (there are 6 options). Then students roll again to determine how many materials they will use. Student love that everyone is building something different and is using different materials. What's Included15 Roll

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Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

Also included in: Back to School STEM Challenge Bundle | Beginning of the Year STEAM Activities

Cardboard Create a Gingerbread House STEM Project | STEAM Challenge

Created by

Critical Thinking, Engineering, Winter

Make teaching fun with this engaging, hands-on STEM challenge. This design a gingerbread house engineering project, will have your students excited to come to school! Upper elementary students will use print and go student handouts to research, plan, build, and share their creation. This STEAM challenge has a quick and easy setup because your students will build using only cardboard and tape. It is the perfect activity for special days, Christmas celebrations, fun Fridays, winter parties, or

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Lesson

NGSS:

K-2-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-3

, K-2-ETS1-1

, 3-5-ETS1-3

, 3-5-ETS1-1

...

New Year's STEM Activity

Created by

Critical Thinking, Engineering, The New Year

This STEM project gives students the opportunity to create an item that will help them achieve their New Year's resolution! It is a highly engaging activity that will take your students through the Engineering Design Process. It is simple to use, just print or assign digitally and the students can begin building using recycled materials. Be ready for your students to have a blast and inspire the entire school community! This product includes:Teacher Direction Pages - for digital or printable

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Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types: