Balloon Car STEM Challenge: Engineering Design Process
Challenge students to build a balloon-powered car that can travel 5 feet! This STEM challenge will take your students through the engineering design process as they brainstorm, design, build, and test with a fun and engaging project.
Grades: 3rd - 9th
Teaching Duration: 1 hour
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lesson overview
Balloon Car STEM Challenge!
Challenge students to build a balloon-powered car that can travel 5 feet! This STEM challenge will take your students through the engineering design process as they brainstorm, design, build, and test with a fun and engaging project.
STEM challenges incorporate math and science concepts with creativity, innovation, and critical thinking. Students are provided with a Mission Sheet and a Student Handout that guides them through the engineering design process.
Included in this product:
Engineering Design Process Overview
STEM Challenge Student Handout
Mission with a materials list and engineering design constraints that includes Math Problems & STEM Career Connection
Editable Student handouts
Editable Teacher Slides (Google Slides)
If you like this challenge, check out the rest of the Bundle that includes 5 more STEM activities!
Paper Table
Build A Boat
Egg Drop
Mighty Machine
Helping Hand
Looking for more STEM lessons? Find the Vivify resource guide here: bit.ly/VivifyResourceGuide
