Bring real-world problem-solving into your 6th, 7th, and 8th grade middle school science classroom with this engaging NGSS-aligned Engineering Design resource! Students will define design problems with clear criteria and constraints, evaluate competing solutions, analyze test data, and develop models for iterative testing. This resource supports all four MS-ETS1 standards through a hands-on, student-centered design challenge that encourages critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration.

✅ Hands-On Engineering Design Challenges: Includes six engaging STEM projects like Solar Oven, Wind-Powered Car, and Pasta Bridge as well as a Project and 3 reading comprehension articles to help with student understanding.

✅ Fully NGSS Aligned (MS-ETS1-1 to MS-ETS1-4): Supports all middle school engineering standards through real-world problem solving.

✅ No-Prep Print-and-Go Activities: Everything needed for project-based learning in grades 6–8 is included.

✅ Critical Thinking + Collaboration: Encourages creativity, testing, and revision in a structured design process.

Perfect for STEM units, project-based learning, or enrichment activities—everything is included to guide students through the full engineering design process from start to finish.

The bundle includes the following resources:

• Solar Oven STEM Engineering Challenge
• Wind-Powered Car STEM Engineering Challenge
• Pasta Bridge STEM Engineering Challenge
• Pasta Tower STEM Engineering Challenge
• Paper Bridge STEM Engineering Challenge
• The Electric Home - Electricity PBL Project
• Portable Water Purification - Reading Article-Grade 8 and Up + STEM Challenge
• Oil Spills and Their Consequences - Digital Science Reading Article - 6th, 7th, 8th Grade
• Oil Spills and Their Consequences - Science Reading Article - Grade 8 and Up

NGSS-Aligned:

• MS-ETS1-1. Define the criteria and constraints of a design problem with sufficient precision to ensure a successful solution, taking into account relevant scientific principles and potential impacts on people and the natural environment that may limit possible solutions.
• MS-ETS1-2. Evaluate competing design solutions using a systematic process to determine how well they meet the criteria and constraints of the problem.
• MS-ETS1-3. Analyze data from tests to determine similarities and differences among several design solutions to identify the best characteristics of each that can be combined into a new solution to better meet the criteria for success.
• MS-ETS1-4.Develop a model to generate data for iterative testing and modification of a proposed object, tool, or process such that an optimal design can be achieved.