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Free 7th grade engineering centers
Balloon Car STEM Challenge: Engineering Design Process
Balloon Car STEM Challenge! Challenge students to build a balloon-powered car that can travel 5 feet! This STEM challenge will take your students through the engineering design process as they brainstorm, design, build, and test with a fun and engaging project. STEM challenges incorporate math and science concepts with creativity, innovation, and critical thinking. Students are provided with a Mission Sheet and a Student Handout that guides them through the engineering design process. Included i
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3rd - 9th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
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Also included in: Year-Round STEM Activity Bundle (Elementary STEM)
STEM Scavenger Hunt Icebreaker Activity
This scavenger hunt works great as an icebreaker game to transform the dynamics of your classroom– helping students get to know each other, work in teams, and learn something while having fun! This activity by Vivify also provides exposure to simple machines which are the foundation of tools used in physics and engineering to multiply force. In the scavenger hunt, students are asked to find items that represent the list of tools commonly used in S.T.E.M. fields. Let the hunt and creativity begin
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K - 8th
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Also included in: Back to School (Stage 1 STEM) Bundle: 50+ Icebreaker Activities
10 Free Lego Building Challenge Cards for STEM and STEAM
This set includes a PDF file of 10 challenge cards for Lego style bricks that can be used for STEM or STEAM classrooms. Each challenge can be completed solo or as a team. Each card has a colorful block border but can also be printed in black and white. Some cards include advanced or team challenge options to differentiate for more advanced builders. Recommended age range: 6 - 13 years old (or for anyone who is a kid at heart!)
Grades:
2nd - 10th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
Engineering Design Process Chart and Worksheet
A free package illustrating and explaining the Engineering Design Process for kids. Ideal for STEM class (science tech engineering math) or maker space projects.
Included in the Package:
Flowchart of the Engineering Design Process (1 page)
Explanation of each step of the design process (6 pages)
Student worksheet for one of the key step (1 page)
Cover and copyright page (2 pages)
This is a process that works for all STEM projects.
Ideas for STEM projects:
Back to School STEM Challenge Ideas
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1st - 12th
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NGSS Posters Science and Engineering Practices Posters
These posters contain the 8 scientific and engineering practices from the NGSS Standards which include:1. Ask questions and define problems2. Develop and use models3. Plan and carry out investigations4. Analyze and interpret data5. Use mathematics and computational thinking6. Construct explanations and design solutions7. Engage in argument from evidence8. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate informationThere are two different sets to choose from which differ in font styles. This would be a great re
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K - 12th
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Stop Motion Animation Activity
Combine storytelling with STEM! Students choose from three STEM scenarios to create a stop motion animation video. Instructions are provided on how to use a free Chromebook extension to setup a stop motion activity. The same activities can be completed with iPads or Kindles with a stop motion app. Materials required are Chromebooks, trifold boards for a backdrop, and action figures or other movie props. Stikbots are the perfect action figure to use!Click here for an editable STEM journal to use
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PreK - 12th
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Also included in: Bundle: STEM Family Night Planning Guide, Activity Instructions
Basics of Makey Makey: STEM Activity
If you haven't already discovered Makey Makey, stop everything and watch this video! These little circuit boards bring together coding, invention, creativity, and electronics. Just plug into any computer, and with no software download required, watch as your students turn conductive items (PlayDoh, oranges, pencil lead) into a controller that replaces a keyboard or mouse! We love using these with from elementary all the way to high school! Click here for an editable STEM journal to use with dist
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PreK - 12th
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Also included in: Bundle: STEM Family Night Planning Guide, Activity Instructions
Paper Circuits STEM Activity
Paper circuits are a fun way to teach circuits and conductivity. Students use the easy-to-follow diagrams to create their own card that will light up! Instructions are in both English and Spanish. Materials needed: paper, copper tape, LED lights, coin batteries, and clear tape. Students can also use markers or crayons to decorate the card. Included are instructions for using paper circuits as a classroom project or part of a STEM Family Night.Looking for more STEM lessons? Our team of engineers
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PreK - 12th
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Also included in: Bundle: STEM Family Night Planning Guide, Activity Instructions
STEAM EDP project: Lego Marble Maze Runner Challenge
This is a free Google slides project called Lego Marble Maze Runner Challenge. The goal of the project is to have student identify, apply and record the engineer design process through the creation of a LEGO marble maze in which a small marble can freely roll through. The other key concept is iteration. Having students think about the changes that needed to be made for the marble maze to function properly, work and look better. The satisfying part of the project is having students building t
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3rd - 8th
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Ratios, Rates, and Unit Rates Review Activity
Finally a no prep activity using METRIC UNITS! Great for classrooms all over the world! No more miles per hour or dollars per pound. No prep required with this review activity. 18 questions that can be used in your classroom as a scavenger hunt, station activity, or self directed review. Just print and you are ready to go! Answers are included.***All questions are in metric units and global currency.
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6th - 8th
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Penguin STEM Challenge (Winter STEM Challenge Series)
INTEGRATE STEM IN YOUR CLASSROOM THIS Winter! A great STEM activity for a cold WINTER’s day! In this STEM activity, students are challenged to engineer a zoo enclosure for Emperor penguins at a new zoo in Nevada. They must think critically when developing their design plan and remember to incorporate the correct habitat features to keep the penguins nice and cold in the hot Nevada environment! Students will develop critical thinking and engineering skills as they work through the challenge. Th
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PreK - 8th
Paper Airplane Design, Fly, and Measure
Students will LOVE this activity because they get to get out of their seats and fly paper airplanes. Who doesn't like to make paper airplanes!? This can be used in pairs or with a class setting. Directions and data sheet are both included.
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K - 8th
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Pulleys: Simple Machines, Hands-On Engineering & Science Lessons for Kids
This sample pulley lesson is a relevant and captivating activity designed to engage children with engineering experiences and teach them to actively think and question the world around them. During this lesson, participants will compare pulley size. Additionally, participants learn to identify pulleys as a simple machine, use higher level thinking to make comparisons, ask and answer questions, make predictions, and test hypotheses. Participants will be required to work together, encourage teamwo
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1st - 8th
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Engineering Design Process Worksheet
This is a worksheet walks students through the engineering design process. It's a handout I use in class to first walk my students through the steps and then gradually release control.
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5th - 8th
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The Great Egg Drop Engineering Project
A great way to encourage the whole family to participate in science, this project asks students to create protective devices for a raw egg and then drop it from somewhere really high! A very fun and creative activity kids and adults alike will love!
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Grades:
1st - 8th
Tinkercad Quick Guide: A Handy Desktop Reference for Using Tinkercad
Use this handy reference to get a quick overview of the most popular features in Tinkercad. Have students keep this convenient "cheat sheet" with them as they create their Tinkercad designs to make designing easier and more fun. This guide can be printed on the front and back of a single page to make it convenient for keeping near computers in your classroom or Makerspace. *****************************************************************************Other products that may interest you:3D Print Y
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education
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Bridge Construction STEM Challenge
Get your students excited about STEM! This real-world exploration activity asks the question: does the construction of a bridge determine its overall strength?Students participate in hands-on inquiry and open-ended exploration as they try to determine which bridge design can hold the most amount of weight.This packet contains all the information you need to make this a great engineering activity in your classroom: Challenge Question PosterNGSS PosterTeacher DirectionsStudent Recording SheetTeac
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6th - 8th
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Halloween Bat STEM Challenge Video: Wings Wanted
Halloween STEM Challenges are a great way to keep students engaged, thinking critically, and working on hands-on problem solving at a time they usually struggle to concentrate! This is challenge 1 of 5: Wings Wanted.Working individually or with a partner against a criteria and constraints list, students design and engineer a new set of bat wings, with the goal being to achieve maximum flight distance and/or accuracy. You can even throw in style points, if you like! It's a paper airplane challeng
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2nd - 8th
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Also included in: Halloween STEM Activities - 6 STEM Challenges - Print & Paperless
STEM Challenge Recording Sheets
Guide your students through the Think-Make-Improve Cycle with this STEM Challenge recording sheet! Suitable for any STEM task, these activity sheets will get your students brainstorming their ideas, describing their creations, and reflecting on ways to improve their designs. This download features three versions of the recording sheet, with different combinations of drawing boxes and writing prompts, allowing you to choose the format that will best suit your learners. The sheets are also flexibl
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Grades:
1st - 8th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
Engineering Design Process Graphic Organizer for Any STEM Activity
Use this Engineering Design Graphic Organizer for any engineering or STEM activity. Graphic Organizer Includes: ASK: What problem are you trying to solve? What do you want to know?IMAGINE: I brainstormed and here are some things I want try:PLAN: The first thing I’m going to try is… (Use detail.)CREATE: Materials that I’m going to need:TEST: Was it successful?IMPROVE: How could it have been better?SHARE: How am I going to share this process and the results?---------------------------------------
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Grades:
1st - 12th
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-1
, HS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
Science Center Topics and Resources
A free treat to accompany the Science Center Starter Kit!Prompt your students with these ideas and topics to conduct an experiment, engineer a design or research a topic. The product also includes a list of internet resources for students to find science articles and videos. The resources are differentiated into easier and more difficult reading.
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2nd - 8th
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Winter STEM #2
Lifted Snowflakes is a STEM challenge that uses spatial awareness and support ideas. Students need to find a way to keep the snowflakes off the ground to prevent them from melting. They have a limited number of cubes and must keep them connected. Snowflakes are worth different amounts of points.Students can compare their designs to determine the most efficient use of their cubes. This free resource is part of our STEM challenge collection. Check out our other listings for more free STEM resource
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3rd - 8th
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Paper Airplane Competition Guide
Paper aeroplane tournaments are increasingly popular school events. They are low-cost and simple to organise for teachers, they contain a depth of learning possibilities that can be differentiated for whichever grade participates. Do it in the early years and enjoy the personal learning and motor skill awareness. Do it in middle school and capitalise on the physics learning. This event also produces a lot of data for each event which can be recorded in the templates in the guide. For extension,
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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What does an engineer look like?
I use this in the beginning of the year after we read the adorable book: Rosie Revere, Engineer by Andrea Beaty/
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Grades:
PreK - 8th
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