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8th grade engineering resources for Easel Activities
STEM Activities Games Challenges End of the Year STEAM Coding Pinball Foosball
STEM Gamers - Games ChallengesPerfect challenges for students who love technology and games! This resource has science, technology, engineering, and measurement activities to do with your upper elementary kids that will really enhance their learning! This resource is part of the STEM / STEAM All Year Long Curriculum Bundle – 28 Challenges!There are 3 Game-related STEM Challenges in this pack. Each STEM Challenge has detailed directions, photo examples, a list of materials needed, a prediction se
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3rd - 8th
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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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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
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6th - 9th
STEM Activity Challenge Spaghetti Tower (Middle School)
STEM Project for Middle School—6th, 7th, and 8th grades.In this activity, students will work in groups to build the tallest structure possible from mini marshmallows and uncooked spaghetti noodles. Not only will the students learn the importance of working together as a team, but they will discover what shapes they need to make their tower strong.***If you are interested in a differentiated version of this resource for grades K-8, please click here.This STEM Activity Challenge includes teacher i
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: STEM Activity Challenges 16 Pack #2 (Middle School)
Engineering Design Process - Reading Comprehension Worksheets
Do your students struggle with scientific literacy? Do you find yourself at a loss for how to promote vocabulary retention? Are waning attention spans becoming a larger and larger problem in your classroom from year to year? If you answered yes to any of those questions then this resource is for you. I believe that teaching literacy is the job of every teacher, not just the heroes in English and Language Arts. And the only way we can help our students improve is by modeling and giving them chanc
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6th - 9th
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MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Also included in: Engineering - FULL UNIT
Spare Parts (2015): Complete Movie Guide
"With the help of their high school's newest teacher (George Lopez), four Hispanic students form a robotics club. Although they have no experience, the youths set their sights on a national robotics contest. With $800 and parts scavenged from old cars, they build a robot and compete against reigning champion MIT. Along the way, the students learn not only how to build a robot but something far more important: how to forge bonds that will last a lifetime."This is a powerful movie that will help y
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7th - 11th
Engineering Design Process Worksheets and Rubrics (STEM/ STEAM Activity)
Use these 20 Pages of Worksheets and Rubrics to introduce the Engineering Design Process while doing a STEM/ STEAM activity, challenge or project. There is a color and are black & white version copy of the worksheet and rubric to go through each of the process. A great engaging activity for students or a group/ team to go through the design processes of their STEM/ STEAM activity. Use the rubrics to assess students’ performance once they finish their STEM or STEAM focused task.What’s Include
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1st - 12th, Staff
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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Movie Guide for Engineering and STEM Activities
Need an easy STEM sub plan? Maybe a movie day incentive? Keep your students engaged and extend their STEM learning by watching The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (2019)!Looking for more engineering movie guides? Grab the bundle and save! This film is based on the true story of 14-year-old William Kamkwamba and his journey to end the drought plaguing his community by bringing wind power to his town in Malawi. Students will see William use the engineering design process to create a solution to a real-
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8th - 11th
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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)
Dream Big: Engineering Our World Movie Guide Worksheets and STEM Sub Plan
Need an easy STEM sub plan? Maybe a movie day incentive? Keep your students engaged and extend their STEM learning by watching Dream Big: Engineering Our World (2017), a documentary created in partnership with the American Society of Civil Engineers!Looking for more engineering movie guides? Grab the bundle and save today! In this amazing documentary, students will meet engineers from a wide variety of backgrounds and specialties. They will discover some of the many marvels of engineering and an
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6th - 9th
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Robot Hand STEM Activity (Printed & Digital)
With only straws, string, tape, and paper, students create a movable hand to grab objects! This STEM challenge guides students through learning about the human hand and how to design and build their own hand. Students will be amazed at the ability of their paper hand to pick-up and move objects! Includes editable Google Slides for a digital or printed STEM journal plus an instructional STEM video led by a mechanical engineer and editable teacher slides! Included in this product:Teachers guide wi
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4th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: Middle School Distance Learning: Digital STEM Activity Bundle
Algorithm Flowcharts for Middle School Computer Science | Unplugged Coding
Are you teaching your students to think like computer scientists? Before they can learn to code, new programmers need to learn how to plan their code using algorithm flowcharts. In this unplugged coding lesson, students will learn how to create algorithms that break down large tasks into small, simple actions and visually record their thought processes using flowcharts.Get all the Intro to Computer Science resources here and SAVE!The lesson begins with students exploring flowcharts and creating
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5th - 8th
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Fall STEM Challenge for Middle School and Corn Maze Halloween STEM Activity
Are you looking for the perfect fall STEM challenge to celebrate the season? Or how about a Halloween STEM activity to keep your students on-task in between celebrations? Check out this exciting fall STEM activity that is sure to keep your students' interest.Looking for more STEM Challenges? Click here to get activities for the whole year and SAVE!First, students will learn about real-world corn mazes. Then they will use the engineering design process to design and build a 3D marble maze modeled
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5th - 8th
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PhET Simulation Online Lab: Electric Circuits, Resistors in Series & Parallel
Using this electric circuits PhET guided inquiry lab your students will gain an in depth understanding of the difference between resistors in series circuits and resistors in parallel circuits. I have done these activities with my students many times and they always find them fun and engaging. The best part is that your students won't even know they are learning as they complete the included inquiry-based laboratory assignment sheet. The PhET Circuit Construction Kit: DC simulation can be found
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Electric Circuits Bundle No. 1: Resistors in Series and Parallel
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
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5th - 8th
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MS-ETS1-2
, 5-ESS3-1
, MS-ETS1-1
STEM Activity Challenge - Aluminum Foil Boat (Middle School)
STEM Project for Middle School—6th, 7th, and 8th grades.In this activity, students will work in groups to design and build a small boat from aluminum foil. They will then see how many pennies it can hold before it sinks. The goal is for each student to work with their group to build and modify their boat to hold as many pennies as possible.***If you are interested in a differentiated version of this resource for grades K-8, please click here.This STEM Activity Challenge includes teacher instruct
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: STEM Activity Challenges 16 Pack #2 (Middle School)
Introduction to Robotics Lesson and Activities for Middle School Robotics STEM
So you're teaching robotics... now what? This resource will help you kick off your STEM course by teaching the basics. In this intro to middle school robotics lesson, students will explore their background knowledge about robots and learn the basic components and characteristics of robots through class discussion and a webquest activity.Get all the Intro to Robotics resources here and SAVE!The lesson begins with students exploring common misconceptions about robots in a human barometer activity
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6th - 9th
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Dolphin Tale Movie Guide for STEM and Engineering Design Process Activities
Need an easy sub plan? Maybe a movie day incentive? Keep your students engaged and extend their STEM learning by watching Dolphin Tale (2011)!Looking for more engineering movies? Grab the bundle and save today!This movie follows the true story of Winter, a dolphin who loses her tail and gets saved by a rescue in Florida. Students will see rescue workers, volunteers, and engineers work together and use the engineering design process to create a new tail for Winter. Your students are sure to fall
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5th - 8th
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Halloween STEM Activity: Candy Grabber STEM Activity
Fall or Halloween STEM Activity - updated with digital STEM journals and teacher slides!**Note: this challenge is identical to the Valentine's Day Candy Grabber Challenge but with a Halloween and fall theme!**This engineering design challenge is perfect for a fun and educational STEM Halloween project! Note: the word "Halloween" is not in the product - the pages are in black and orange with a candy graphic. Students will work in teams to design and build a device that uses the power of levers to
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3rd - 9th
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3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: Fall & Halloween STEM Challenges Activity Bundle
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
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5th - 8th
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MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-PS3-3
, MS-ETS1-1
Also included in: Winter STEM Activities for Middle School
PBS NOVA Wonders Can We Build a Brain? Movie Guide for Artificial Intelligence
Need an easy sub plan? Maybe a movie day incentive? Keep your students engaged and extend their STEM learning by watching PBS' "NOVA Wonders Can We Build a Brain?" (2018). Your students will be amazed by the world of AI technology.Get all the Intro to Computer Science resources here and SAVE!This class period length feature will teach students about artificial intelligence. They will explore current applications and limitations of the technology and its impacts on society.All STEM in the Middle
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Robotics Movie Guides and No Prep Activities for Middle School Sub Plans
STEM Activity Challenge - Index Card Bridge (Middle School)
STEM Project for Middle School—6th, 7th and 8th grades.In this S.T.E.M. lab, students will work in groups to build a bridge from index cards that will span some “raging waters” (blue construction paper). Their bridges will be tested by adding pennies until it falls!***If you are interested in a differentiated version of this resource for grades K-8, please click here.This STEM Activity Challenge includes teacher instructions, student instructions (worksheet), grading rubrics, a demonstration vi
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: STEM Activity Challenges 16 Pack #2 (Middle School)
STEM Activity Challenge - Marble Run (Middle School)
STEM Project for Middle School—6th, 7th, and 8th grades.Working in groups students will design and build towers, ramps, and loops. They will then start marbles on the top and watch them roll, spin and drop to the bottom. Their goal will be to create a track that (safely) transports the ball to the bottom—in the most creative and unique way possible.This STEM Activity Challenge includes teacher instructions, student instructions (worksheet), grading rubrics, a demonstration video for the teacher,
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: STEM Activity Challenges 16 Pack #1 (Middle School)
STEM Activity Challenge Marble (Noodle) Roller Coaster (Middle School)
STEM Project for Middle School—6th, 7th, and 8th grades.In this activity, students will work in groups to create a rollercoaster from foam pool noodles. They will include twists, turns, hills, and loops. The goal is to create an exciting “ride” (for the marble) while getting it safely to the ground.***If you are interested in a differentiated version of this resource for grades K-8, please click here.This STEM Activity Challenge includes teacher instructions, student instructions (worksheet), gr
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: STEM Activity Challenges 16 Pack #2 (Middle School)
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