Unit Plan
Scholastic

STEM Challenges and Activity Sheets 3–5

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
How can engineers help their communities? Three challenges in the first unit explore why STEM is important to communities and how neighborhoods are engineered to experience those benefits. The second unit prompts groups to plan an...
Activity
Other

Lincoln Public Schools: Applied Technology & Engineering: Bridge Busters [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
In this activity, students design and build the lightest bridge to support the heaviest load. They investigate different bridge designs and building materials, learn key terminology, and test their prototypes in order to meet the...
Activity
PBS

Pbs Kids:activities and Videos: Structures

For Students 3rd - 8th
PBS site provides videos and activities are hands-on challenges that focus on the engineering design process. They use simple materials, allow for multiple solutions, and are ideal for ages 9-12.