4th Grade Engineering Activities

STEM activities in the classroom are a fantastic engagement opportunity! Students enjoy challenges, show off their creativity, develop partner skills, and much more. Recently Dollar Tree had these National Geographic books. Wow! What a great find. Hint, I check my local Dollar Tree for this typeof book frequently. STEM challenge cards were created for each of the books. Most of the cards will have sentence from the book and a challenge activity for the students to complete. You decide what supplies you will provide for your students. There are so many different supplies to choose from: craft sticks, legos, pattern blocks, straws, linker cubes, buttons, q-tips, dough and toothpicks, and I’m sure you can think of lots more. Grab your copy while these cards are free. We would love to have you leave a comment! Thanks for visiting! Judy and Rachel iTeach 2nd

Kids will LOVE this FREE SAMPLE of the silly Desert Survival STEM / STEAM activity based on a loose storyline where they will need to survive in the desert with their dog, Pickles! Pair these problem solving task cards with the no-prep STEAM / STEM printable worksheet for a great back to school resource. Include them in your Makerspace, STEM bins, morning tubs, centers, as a reward, or as an activity for early finishers. Perfect for classrooms, homeschool, and even parents looking for fun, adventure-filled learning-based activities for their children.

What’s Included in your FREE SAMPLE:

✅6 STEM / STEAM Challenge Task Cards (1 pg)

✅STEAM Worksheet - (1 pgs)

✅How to Use this Resource (1 pg)

**✅Instructions (**1 pg)

✅Materials Ideas (1 pg)

✅Cover, TOU, Credits

✅Black & White version

⭐⭐⭐The FULL Desert Survival STEM/STEAM Resource contains additional challenges, differentiated STEM/STEAM worksheets, Discussion Questions, Self & Teacher Assessment Rubrics, Extension Activity Ideas, and Easel Assessments. Click here to check out the FULL DESERT SURVIVAL RESOURCE.

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How can you use this resource?

(More ideas included in your download)

⭐Build all the task cards in one sitting. This typically takes 1 hour to complete the set.

⭐Have the task cards available alongside STEM and STEAM bins, makerspaces, centers, tubs, busy boxes, morning baskets, or available for early finishers to complete using any available materials. Students can even draw their creations instead of building them!

⭐Use one card a day during morning time. Have students fill out the STEAM / STEM worksheet with some of the challenges that require more problem solving and creativity.

⭐Use them for public speaking practice. Allow students to build as many cards as predetermined, followed by show and tell with the class, or their families. Students can practice speaking and listening skills, using loud and clear voices, and giving full attention to the speaker. Encourage students to ask questions to their classmates.

⭐Perfect for partner or group work! Allow students to work with partners, or in groups with specific roles as they problem solve together.

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Why do I think you will love this product, and what makes my challenge set unique?

I love silly stories that bring humor and adventure to life for kids, but that also force them to use their imaginations in fun and exciting ways. This challenge task set does exactly that through the loose wacky stories where they are the main character! Silly scenarios, adventure and disaster, problem solving, and learning, are all part of the experience when completing these challenges.

✈️The only rule is to HAVE FUN and allow those imaginations to soar!

⚠️This is not an editable document.**
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This project rubric was designed with student input. There is a one-page rubric that focuses on self-assessment, but that also has space for students to comment on how their team worked. There is space for teacher comments as well. This is aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards.

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Your students will love creating a structure that will survive an "earthquake" with this STEM Challenge! Included are teacher tips and suggestions and directions for the challenge.

*This activity is included in our fourth grade earth science unit.

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Your students will love using Morse Code to send a message with this STEM Challenge! Included are teacher tips and suggestions, directions for the challenge, and a sheet for students to complete their plans on

*This activity is included in our fourth grade physical science unit.

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These engineering and design recording sheets are made to go the Next Generation Science Standards**.** There is one sheet for lower elementary and one for upper elementary grades.

✅These are the same sheets that are included with our Engineering and Design Process posters and our STEM challenges for elementary grades.

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How to Catch a Snowman by Adam Wallace and Andy Elkerton, is a fictional winter story about kids trying to catch a clever snowman. The book lends itself to many ways to integrate STEAM, ELA, Math, and even Science activities to accompany the book. In this product, there are activities centered around STEAM, and ELA. You will need to get some supplies for students to build for the STEAM part and you can either build (or buy) a snowman yourself for the kids to try to trap or have them build one. (I would recommend things like bathroom paper tubes, pipe cleaners, and things like that).

Students will first read the book as a whole class and then focus on some story elements from the story. Once they have completed that, they will begin creating a plan to catch the snowman! (I would recommend having the students in groups). Then once students have completed their plan, they can then begin building their trap to catch the snowman. They will then test it and once they test it, they will complete the form that has them reflect on their build.

I always begin the activities the week before Christmas break as a way to help keep students engaged during the crazy week as they get ready for Christmas. I then return to the book when we get back from break to help refocus my students into the routine of school. I hope you enjoy these activities.

Are you ready for some STEM fun before Thanksgiving? This project is perfect to engage and challenge students while still addressing science standards.

Students will use their knowledge of simple machines to create a chain reaction machine to catch a turkey. Following the engineering design process, they'll ask, imagine, plan, create, test, improve, and reflect.

This challenge involves incorporating at least two simple machines and devising a way to interconnect them, enabling the trap to function independently.

Please note that this is the same design as the St. Patrick's Day Trap a Leprechaun Challenge.

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6 Preparation Pages for Teachers:

• Sample timeline and preparation
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5 Pages to Present the Challenge to Students:

• Challenge overview
• Science vocabulary
• Types of simple machines (2 pages)
• Requirements and restrictions

5 Pages for Students to Complete:

• Cover page
• Ask and imagine
• Plan and create page
• Test and improve page
• Reflection page

2 Writing Prompts

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Are you ready for some STEM fun before St. Patrick's Day? This project is perfect to engage and challenge students while still addressing science standards.

Students will use their knowledge of simple machines to create a chain reaction machine to trap a leprechaun. Following the engineering design process, they'll ask, imagine, plan, create, test, improve, and reflect.

This challenge involves incorporating at least two simple machines and devising a way to interconnect them, enabling the trap to function independently.

Please note that this is the same design as the Thanksgiving Catch a Turkey Challenge.

Product Includes:

Table of Contents

6 Preparation Pages for Teachers:

• Sample timeline and preparation
• Teacher tips
• Example
• Possible Materials List
• Background information
• Leprechaun Cut-outs

5 Pages to Present the Challenge to Students:

• Challenge overview
• Science vocabulary
• Types of simple machines (2 pages)
• Requirements and restrictions

5 Pages for Students to Complete:

• Cover page
• Ask and imagine
• Plan and create page
• Test and improve page
• Reflection page

2 Creative Writing Prompts

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Winter Sled and Slope STEM Challenge

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Your students will love this winter sled and slope STEM challenge! It is perfect to add some fun before winter break while still addressing science and math standards.

Students will use the engineering design process to ask, imagine, plan, create, test, improve and reflect.

Students will use simple materials (easily adjusted for what you have on hand) to construct and test their own sled and slope.

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5 Preparation Pages for Teachers:

• Sample timeline and preparation
• Teacher tips
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• Color character cut-outs
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3 Pages to Present the Challenge to Students:

• Challenge overview
• Science and math vocabulary
• Requirements and restrictions

5 Pages for Students to Complete:

• Cover page
• Ask and imagine page
• Plan and create page
• Test and improve page
• Reflection page

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Your students will love creating their own marble runs! This activity is perfect to add some fun while still addressing the science standards. Students will use the engineering design process to ask, imagine, plan, create, test, improve and reflect. Students will use simple recycled materials (easily adjusted for what you have on hand) to construct and test their own marble tracks.

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3 Preparation Pages for Teachers:

• Sample timeline and preparation
• Teacher tips
• Background information

3 Pages to Present the Challenge to Students:

• Challenge overview
• Science vocabulary
• Requirements and restrictions

5 Pages for Students to Complete:

• Cover page (2 options)
• Ask and imagine (2 pages)
• Plan and create page (2 options)
• Test and improve page
• Reflection page

1 Results Page

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Your students will love this build a boat STEM challenge! It is perfect to add some fun while still addressing science standards. Students will use the engineering design process to ask, imagine, plan, create, test, improve and reflect. Students will use simple materials (easily adjusted for what you have on hand) to construct and test their own boat that floats even when weight is added.

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4 Preparation Pages for Teachers:

• Sample timeline and preparation
• Teacher tips
• Teacher background information
• Student examples

4 Pages to Present the Challenge to Students:

• Challenge overview
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• Types of boat hulls
• Requirements and restrictions

5 Pages for Students to Complete:

• Cover page
• Ask and imagine page
• Plan and create page (2 options)
• Test and improve page (2 options)
• Reflection page

Results Page

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Your students will love this build a bridge STEM challenge! It is perfect to add some fun while still addressing science standards. Students will use the engineering design process to ask, imagine, plan, create, test, improve and reflect. Students will use simple recycled materials (easily adjusted for what you have on hand) to construct and test their own bridge.

Product Includes:

Table of Contents

3 Preparation Pages for Teachers:

• Sample timeline and preparation
• Teacher tips
• Background information

4 Pages to Present the Challenge to Students:

• Challenge overview
• Science vocabulary
• Types of bridges
• Requirements and restrictions

5 Pages for Students to Complete:

• Cover page (2 options)
• Ask and imagine
• Plan and create page (2 options)
• Test and improve page (2 options)
• Reflection page

1 Results Page

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Kids will LOVE these independent Hatchet STEM / STEAM Building Challenge Task Cards based on book Hatchet, by Gary Paulson. Pair these problem solving cards with the no-prep STEAM / STEM or sequencing worksheets, include them in your Makerspace, morning tubs, centers, as a reward, or as an activity for early finishers. Perfect for classrooms, homeschool, and even parents looking for fun, adventure filled activities for their children.

What’s included in the 22 page download:

• 2 pages of 12 unique Full Color Challenge Task Cards
• 2 STEAM / STEM Worksheets in full color for early and upper elementary
• 3 Sequencing Worksheets in full color for the 12 challenges
• Instructions Page
• Terms of Use, Credits
• Black and White copies of the task cards, STEM / STEAM, and Sequencing Worksheets

How can you use these task cards?

How can you use these task cards?

⭐Build all the task cards in one sitting. This typically takes 1 – 2 hours to complete the set.

⭐Have the task cards available in makerspaces, centers, tubs, busy boxes, morning baskets, or available for early finishers to complete using any available materials. Students can even draw their creations instead of building them.

⭐Use one card a day during morning time. Have students fill out a STEAM / STEM worksheet with some of the challenges that require more problem solving and creativity.

⭐Practice sequencing by having students do several cards at a time, and then draw pictures of what they built (or the scenarios on the task cards) in the sequencing boxes.

⭐Use them for public speaking practice. Allow students to build as many cards as predetermined, and then show and tell with the class or their parents. They can discuss what they made, liked, what they would improve, and how it solved the problem on the task cards. They can practice speaking and listening skills, using loud and clear voices, and giving full attention to the speaker. Encourage students to ask questions to their classmates.

Why do I think you will love this product, and what makes my challenge set unique?

I love stories that bring adventure to life for kids, which force them to use their imaginations in fun and exciting ways. This challenge task set does exactly that through the loose storyline. Interesting scenarios, adventure and disaster, problem solving and learning, are all part of the experience when building these challenges.

Most building challenge task cards are independent from each other. “Build a boat,” or “build an airplane,” are common themes among the cards. While those are fantastic, and we have done many of them ourselves, I wanted to do something different and more cohesive and engaging for kids.

One of the exciting things about this set, is the randomness that occurs with each card. I strongly suggest that children pick only one card (waiting for other children participating to finish each card before moving on), and not previewing what is on the other cards prior to building. Try folding them up and placing into a hat, bowl, or basket to be picked one at a time, as order is not necessary in this set.

The only rule is to HAVE FUN and allow those imaginations to soar!

**Please note that while the intent is for these to be independent, early readers may need some assistance in reading the cards.**

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This is an easy stem activity for elementary teachers at any grade level. Students learn about windsocks and their use in the real world, create one incorporating patterns and colors of the rainbow, and learn about wind direction when they take it outside! There is a challenge sheet that clearly states the challenge; including the materials needed, as well as an engineering and design process recording sheet.

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Kids will LOVE these independent The Wild Robot STEM / STEAM Building Challenge Task Cards based on book The Wild Robot, by Peter Brown. Pair these problem solving cards with the no-prep STEAM / STEM or sequencing worksheets, include them in your Makerspace, morning tubs, centers, as a reward, or as an activity for early finishers. Perfect for classrooms, homeschool, and even parents looking for fun, adventure filled activities for their children.

The Wild Robot Building Brick Challenge has 18 unique challenges created to follow the storyline in the order of the events as they happened.

What’s included in the 26 page download:

• 3 pages of 18 unique Full Color Challenge Task Cards
• 2 STEAM / STEM Worksheets in full color for early and upper elementary
• 5 Sequencing Worksheets in full color for the 18 challenges
• Instructions Page
• Terms of Use, Credits
• Black and White copies of the task cards, STEM / STEAM, and Sequencing Worksheets

How can you use these task cards?

⭐Build all the task cards in one sitting. This typically takes 1 – 2 hours to complete the set.

⭐Have the task cards available in makerspaces, centers, tubs, busy boxes, morning baskets, or available for early finishers to complete using any available materials. Students can even draw their creations instead of building them.

⭐Use one card a day during morning time. Have students fill out a STEAM / STEM worksheet with some of the challenges that require more problem solving and creativity.

⭐Practice sequencing by having students do several cards at a time, and then draw pictures of what they built (or the scenarios on the task cards) in the sequencing boxes.

⭐Use them for public speaking practice. Allow students to build as many cards as predetermined, and then show and tell with the class or their parents. They can discuss what they made, liked, what they would improve, and how it solved the problem on the task cards. They can practice speaking and listening skills, using loud and clear voices, and giving full attention to the speaker. Encourage students to ask questions to their classmates.

Why do I think you will love this product, and what makes my challenge set unique?

I love silly stories that bring humor and adventure to life for kids, but that also force them to use their imaginations in fun and exciting ways. This challenge task set does exactly that through the loose wacky stories where they are the main character. Silly scenarios, adventure and disaster, problem solving, and learning, are all part of the experience when completing these challenges.

The only rule is to HAVE FUN and allow those imaginations to soar!

**Please note that while the intent is for these to be independent, early readers may need some assistance in reading the cards.**

⚠️This is not an editable document.
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This STEM resource will help you facilitate a lesson in which students will think of ways to test the absorbency and then the strength of paper towels. Tips and suggestions for the lesson are offered. There are recording sheets as well. This activity is best done in a classroom where students have had access to scientific materials such as beakers, graduated cylinders, gram weights, etc. If these materials aren't readily available cups, coins, marbles, etc. could be used instead.

This resource really gets kids thinking!

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Your students will love designing something that can use magnets to solve a problem with this STEM Challenge! Included are teacher tips and suggestions, a reading about Maglev trains, video suggestion, directions for the challenge, and sheets for students to complete their plans on.

*This activity is included in our third grade physical science unit.

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Your students will love making a model of a newly discovered animal with this STEM Challenge! Students will read a card telling them what habitat they are in and what they need to "observe." Then they will take "field notes." Included are teacher tips and suggestions, task cards, directions for the challenge, and a sheet for students to take notes on, and a rubric so students can self-evaluate their work.

*This activity is included in our fourth grade life science unit.

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