Three-Dimensional STEM Challenges Classroom Kit Bundle, Grades 3-5 TEKS Edition

Everything you need for all six design challenges in the book, including Engineering Toolboxes

Bring engineering to life with a ready-to-use kit that includes all materials needed to complete every hands-on challenge in the Three-Dimensional STEM Challenges with Argument-Driven Inquiry for Grades 3 - 5 (TEKS Edition). Each kit supports one full class working in six teams and is classroom-tested to support meaningful STEM learning, without the hassle of sourcing materials.

What's Included

• Materials for all six STEM challenges (listed below)
• Engineering Toolboxes for each student group, organized tools for building, testing, and revising designs
• Classroom-ready supplies to save prep time
• Optional refill kits available for future classes

Design Challenges Included

3rd Grade

• 8.1 Flotation System for Shipping Containers (Science TEKS 3.6A+D, Math TEKS 3.4B+6A)
• 8.2 Rain Gauge for School (Science TEKS 3.10A, Math TEKS 3.7D+E)

4th Grade

• 9.1 Lost Key Retrieval Tool (Science TEKS 4.8A, Math TEKS 4.7B+C+D)
• 9.2 Sending a Message Using Patterns (Science TEKS 4.8B+C, Math TEKS 4.3A+G)

5th Grade

• 10.1 Heat Shield for Playground Equipment (Science TEKS 5.8A+C, Math TEKS 5.5+7)
• 10.2 No-Waste Lunch Box (Science TEKS 5.11, Math TEKS 5.6A+B)

Engineering Toolboxes

Each student team receives a toolbox that includes essential tools for safe, efficient engineering design work. Toolboxes are packed and labeled for easy classroom management and include items such as:

• Safety glasses
• Cloth measuring tape
• Mini screwdriver
• Mini wire cutter
• Diagonal cutting pliers
• Long nose pliers
• Scissors
• Glue gun
• Mini hammer
• Safety box cutter
• And more, depending on the challenge

These toolboxes are reusable year after year and help students work like real engineers, collaboratively, safely, and efficiently.

Why Texas Teachers Love This Bundle

• Includes Engineering Toolboxes for groups, no extra prep required
• Supports the full ADI process across all seven stages
• Written to the TEKS, with the Science and Math TEKS identified for every challenge
• Science and Engineering Practices and Recurring Themes and Concepts built into each challenge
• Built for STEM labs, enrichment programs, STEM camps, and CTE crossover
• Saves hours of purchasing and prep time