Stem design challenges

STEM Challenge- students use a main building materials in a quantity of only 12. Twelve straws, or 12 cards, or 12 inches of foil. They must build the tallest tower possible.

If you're looking for STEM activities for older students, you will love this collection of easy STEM challenges for middle school.

Hands-on STEM fun with paper plate roller coasters! Elementary students will love designing paper plate STEM roller coaster to learn about energy physics.

If you were given a piece of paper, tinfoil, six straws, two paperclips, two pieces of string, two pipe cleaners, three mailing labels, and an envelope -

This design a bridge STEM challenge is great to make your kids think in terms of stability and how the physics might work to their advantage.

These are engineering design challenges we're using as STEM class lessons in Spring 2015. Links to additional resources for more are included too!

Easy STEM challenge that only requires an index card (or small piece of paper) and scissors! Can you fit through an index card? This science trick will amaze your kids! The question of "how do you cut an index card into a necklace" is answered too!

20+ Engineering STEM Challenges With Simple Materials. These are really great ideas for doing engineering with your kids.

Discover fun and educational Summer Olympics activities and STEM challenges perfect for third, fourth, and fifth graders! These activities combine sports, science, and creativity. From designing sailboats and skateboards to constructing mini golf courses, each activity is designed to enhance problem-solving skills, teamwork, and understanding of physics and engineering. Perfect for parents and teachers looking to inspire the spirit of the Olympics while fostering a love for STEM.

Try one of these 12+ free engineering design challenges and engineering projects to get kids brainstorming, building, and innovating with the engineering design process.