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Simple Machines Toy Factory STEM Challenge

$5.75

Learn about simple machines and then apply science concepts to design a toy factory that transports finished toys to the toy store!

Grades: 2nd - 5th

Teaching Duration: 3 sessions

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Learn about simple machines and then apply science concepts to design a toy factory that transports finished toys to the toy store!

Grades: 2nd - 5th

Teaching Duration: 3 sessions

Learn about simple machines and then apply science concepts to design a toy factory that transports finished toys to the toy store!

Grades: 2nd - 5th

Teaching Duration: 3 sessions

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Lesson Overview

Learn about simple machines and then apply science concepts to design a toy factory that transports finished toys to the toy store!

Real-world STEM Connection:

  • Simple Machines in the Real-World

  • Physics of Simple Machines

  • Behind the Scenes of a Toy Factory

  • Career Connection: Toy designer

Download includes:

  • A detailed teacher guide with links to resources

  • Photos and videos of student examples

  • Editable teacher slides

  • Student handouts to guide them through the design process

  • Videos to motivate and support learning

  • Editable Google Slides STEM journal for distance learning

  • STEM Career Connections and real-world examples

  • Science handouts

  • Student recording sheet for each step of the process

Suggested Materials: Many different materials can be used for this challenge. Here are some suggestions that worked well for our students.

  • straw

  • string

  • small paper cup

  • cardboard tube

  • cardstock

  • craft sticks

  • binder clip

  • pipe cleaner

  • paper plate

  • 9 oz plastic cup or similar

  • ping pong ball

Note: This product is the same lesson as the Christmas Toy Factory Design Challenge

Need multiple licenses? Contact us here.

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