Stem engineering

Need a real-life STEM engineering task? How about creating a model of a robotic hand? Have a quick discussion about how the hand works and then design a model. Your students are going to love this! This resource features three different ways to design the hand. All three ways are detailed in the 4-page teacher's guide. Students record their thinking on lab sheets. The challenge only uses a few materials and is so fun! #STEM #elementary

30+ engineering STEM challenges with simple materials. Kids can tinker with bridges, catapults, boats, and more using recycled and inexpensive materials.

STEM Challenge: Making a Balloon Car is so much fun and has students using the Design Process for Engineering!

Build a Catapult in this STEM Challenge and learn about the engineering design process, math and physics. Includes design challenge games.

STEM Engineering Challenges and Ideas for the Elementary and Middle School Classroom | Check Out Photos and Ideas to grow your classroom with STEM

Discover some fascinating, no prep STEM activities and challenges you can do with your students using paper! Engineering, math and science.

This toilet paper roll balloon car is a fun STEM challenge using recyclables! It’s a perfect budget-friendly engineering activity for the classroom, homeschool, and scouts. Kids will learn about simple machines and the science of forces and motion.

Try one of these free engineering design challenges to get kids brainstorming, building, and innovating from home.

This is a fun STEM project for elementary aged kids! Teach them to build a Straw boat! Water is great for another awesome STEM activity for kids. Design a boat made from nothing but straws and tape, and see how many items it can hold before it sinks. Learn about simple physics while you test out your engineering skills.

Join us as we give you all the details about our popular Space Lander STEM Challenge and link up with some other great STEM educators sharing the BEST STEM CHALLENGE EVER! Teachers love the Space Lander STEM challenge because the students are completely engaged. Students not only learn, but deeply