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Easy Engineering Projects for Kids

April 29, 2022 By Emma Vanstone 4 Comments

Here at Science Sparks we believe you’re never too young to develop a passion for science, engineering and learning and so have pulled together a collection of simple engineering projects   for kids to inspire even the youngest potential engineer .

Did you know the word ‘engine’ comes from the Latin ingenium which means clever? Engineering is all about inventing things to make life easier and better, solving problems with science and mathematics.

The world of engineering is vast and the possibilities endless with advances in nanotechnology, bioengineering, AI and other technologies. With a global climate crisis and ageing population the human race needs engineers more than ever.

Fun engineering projects for kids

Structures and stability, edible engineering challenges.

I know not everyone likes edible experiments , but if you can eat them afterwards and avoid food waste I think they are a great way to learn and often something children remember for a long time afterwards.

Edible candy house

This edible house has candy walls built with different kinds of edible ‘cement’ to stick it together. We found thick icing sugar was the best way to attach the bricks to each other.

If you don’t want to build a whole house but like the idea of an edible activity simple towers made from sweets  also work well, opening up the opportunity for discussion about choosing the best shapes for a stable structure.

These meringue towers were also great fun and a delicious dessert.

Foundations and Earthquakes

If you have an earthquake topic coming up this earthquake investigation using gum drop toothpick towers with different edible foundations is a fun activity to try. Will a jelly foundation or a brownie foundation be the strongest?

Strong Shape Investigations

Discover why domes are a strong shape using egg shells. Can you think of any structures which use domes for strength?

Find out why an egg can be almost unbreakable in certain circumstances.

How about building stable structures using spaghetti and marshmallows ? Incorporating triangle shapes will make these stronger.

Experiment with different shape paper columns to find out which is the strongest shape.

Make your own paper building blocks  like Babble Dabble Do.

Bridge Building Engineering Project for Kids

Left Brain, Craft Brain has an amazing DIY suspension bridge . I love the use of loom bands.

Try this simple bridge building engineering task using paper folded in different ways.

This bridge with string and craft sticks was great fun to build and can be set up as a challenge using different materials for the bridge base.

Properties of materials

Engineers have to understand the properties of different materials and consider how they behave in different situations. There are lots of brilliant engineering projects where this concept can be introduced.

First learn how to classify objects by the material they’re made from. How can you tell the difference between a metal and a non metal for example?

Learn about elasticity by adding different weights to an elastic band to investigate how far it stretches.

Find out which materials work best for muffling sound with a fun activity using a cardboard tube with different materials inside it.

Design and choose the best materials to make a boot waterproof .

Find out which materials make the best superhero cape ? If you were a superhero would you want a long flowing cape or a shorter cape that didn’t move so much?

Discover how to stand on a paper cup without it breaking ! This is also a great activity to link with a topic about Greek Architecture!

Design and build a house for the Three Little Pig s that can withstand the wolf trying to blow it down. The challenge here is to think abut which materials will withstand the wolf’s puff!

Another idea is to test different materials to find out which would be best for a waterproof roof !

Simple Machines

Find out how to move water upwards with this fun Archimedes Screw .

Design a drawing robot . We used HEXBUGS to power our drawing bots. Pens can also be positioned around a plastic container or cardboard cup with a hexbug inside.

This bouncy ball invention is genius from Inspiration Laboratories.

Design and build a drinks dispenser using the power of air pressure.

Vehicles – engineering investigations

You only need paper, scissors and a paperclip to make these easy paper helicopter spinners . Experiment with different size spinners to find out if they fall faster or more slowly.

Create a bumper for a car with this bumper car STEM challenge . For this activity little engineers need to think about which materials to choose to get the most rebound back from the car.

Design and build a balloon powered car . This is a brilliant activity for learning about forces and Newton’s Third Law. Once you’ve got it working, try to supercharge it with extra balloon power!

Or, how about a baking soda boat ? For this engineering challenge you need to think about how to release the gas produced by the baking soda and vinegar reaction to get the most thrust from the bottle boat.

Rockets are an incredible feat of engineering. Mini bottle rockets use the same basic concepts to launch that a real rocket uses and are another great introduction to Newton’s Laws of Motion.

Red Ted Art also has a fantastic elastic band powered tugboat .

Ideas for learning about pneumatics

We had great fun designing this K’nex pneumatic crane using two syringes and a tube.

We also used the same concept to make a chicken hatch out of an egg !

More fun engineering projects for kids

How about making a guitar and learning about sound absorption and reflection like Red Ted Art .

Try one of these easy catapults  using just lolly sticks, elastic bands and a milk carton top.

Practice your design skills with this cardboard kitchen . What fun gadgets and tools can you engineer?

Frugal fun for Boys have lots of wonderful creative ideas for budding engineers, one of our favourites is this LEGO Candy Dispenser .

Engineering projects for little ones

We love this sand and pipe engineering bin from Little Bins for Little Hands.

Happy Hooligans has a cardboard construction set that looks fantastic and so simple.

This play dough and straw spiderweb from Rainy Day Mum looks like great fun.

Try some building with playdough and wooden blocks like Fun with Play at Home.

Last Updated on August 10, 2022 by Emma Vanstone

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Reader Interactions

November 06, 2014 at 2:48 pm

Love this post! I’m a closet licorice fan so love the idea of building with it. Thanks for including my suspension bridge tutorial 🙂

November 10, 2014 at 12:02 pm

June 06, 2015 at 4:13 pm

Very useful entry..baking soda boat..interesting experiment..

June 11, 2015 at 12:36 pm

awesome experiments…thanks for sharing admin…i would like to add few good experiment games here which are of the similar category : http://goo.gl/43pTGE

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Engineering Projects for Kids

Wow! I’m a huge fan of the best engineering projects for kids and want to be sure you have some great STEAM ideas on hand. This list is sure to get those creative juices flowing! Use this set of  28 Days of STEM Activities and STEAM Activities for Kids posts to excite the kids all year long. Learn using STEM and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, & math) concepts while you explore forces of motion, chemistry, sound, and so much more! Plus, we keep updating it with all the fun projects we build and find!

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50+ Awesome Engineering Projects for Kids

Do your kids love engineering projects as much as my kid does? The great thing about this set of fun engineering projects is that there are so many great activities for preschoolers! Start them young with a STEM project or science experiment on their developmental level.

Building Activities for Kids

What kid doesn’t love to build? This list of activities for kids is sure to entertain your creative kids! Start with a super-fun one like these:

• How to Build a Balloon Car || Left Brain Craft Brain  – This project is a classic and we’ve made it easy for you with a helpful video!

• How to Build DIY Stomp Rockets || Left Brain Craft Brain  – Kids LOVE stomp rockets. They’re really fun and have tons of hidden learning inside.

• Goldfish crackers STEAM Activity Snacks   || Left Brain Craft Brain  – Who doesn’t love goldfish? Make a snack pulley for them!
• STEAM Engineering for Kids: Making a Bubble Blower Machine || Teach Beside Me  – Oh wow! This is an awesome idea for summer!
• Make a Box Lid Maze for Awesome STEAM Fun || One Time Through  – You materials from your recycle bin for a DIY maze building activity.
• How to Build a Tonoscope || Left Brain Craft Brain – Get ready to see sound with this really fun sound science experiment. You’ll build a tonoscope, a device that helps you see sound vibrations.

• Hexbug Habitat Engineering Challenge || Inspiration Laboratories  – This is perfect for your kids that LOVE hexbugs.
• Rubber Band Car DIY || Figment Creative Labs  – Your creative kids are going to LOVE building their own moving car.

• DIY Recycled Suspension Bridge   || Left Brain Craft Brain  – Dig into your recycle bin for this DIY bridge.
• Awesome DIY Stethoscope for Kids   || Left Brain Craft Brain  – The kids are going to love making their own doctor toys!
• Build a DaVinci Bridge with Pencils || iGameMom – DaVinci bridges are amazing structures! You have to try this one.
• Make Your Own Dollhouse Building Block Set || Frugal Fun for Boys and Girls – Boys and girls will love the building rooms and living spaces for their dolls!
• DIY PVC Tape Dispenser   || Left Brain Craft Brain  – You’re going to need one of these tape dispensers for all your Camp STEAM projects!

Engineering Projects for Kids That Move

There’s nothing more exciting than action-packed projects with things that fly, roll, and twirl. Check out this list!

• Paper Bird Flyer || Left Brain Craft Brain  – Explore what helps both birds and airplanes take flight with this fun and budget-friendly project.

• Chemical Reaction Car || Left Brain Craft Brain  – Try out both mechanical and chemical engineering with this fun build!
• TP Roll Catapult || Left Brain Craft Brain  – Even little builders can explore cause and effect with this project.
• Pom Pom Shooters || Left Brain Craft Brain  – FUN! Enough said.
• DIY Seismograph || Left Brain Craft Brain – Measure how the Earth moves with this simple and fun build.

• Whirly Twirly Flying Birds || Left Brain Craft Brain  – More ways to explore how birds get some serious air.
• Weather Science: Paper Cup Anemometer || Left Brain Craft Brain  – Explore wind and weather through this build that uses easy to get supplies.

Why Building for Kids?

Kids are natural, born architects! They love to explore the world around them and the cool forces of nature like gravity.

• Invitation to Build: Elsa’s Ice Palace   || Left Brain Craft Brain  – Elsa needs your help building her ice palace!
• 100 Invitations to Build   || Left Brain Craft Brain  – Need a little creative help for after school? Grab this printable!
• Bridge Building STEM Challenge with Craft Sticks and Wooden Cubes || Frugal Fun for Boys and Girls – You have everything you need for this simple building challenge in your playroom!
• Buildable Rock Slime   || Left Brain Craft Brain  – You’re going to LOVE this fun slime recipe!
• How to Make a Windmill Model with a Printable Pattern || Adventure in a Box  – Print your own windmill!

Engineering Challenges, STEM Challenges, and STEAM Challenges

What are engineering challenges? They’re projects that give kids a specific goal, but not the process to get there, so there’s lots of creativity thrown in the midst.

• Bird Beak Tool Challenge || Left Brain Craft Brain – Learn how animals adapt to their environment with a fun tool engineering challenge.

• How to Teach Preschoolers to Think Like an Engineer in 3 Easy Steps || Preschool STEAM  – Not sure where to start with your preschoolers?
• STEAM Challenge: Building a structure you can balance on your finger (or your nose) || Gift of Curiosity  – Try this STEAM challenge with your preschoolers!
• Storytime LEGO Building Challenge || Left Brain Craft Brain  – Make your own storytime challenge with this great STEAM activity!
• LEGO Math Printable Challenge Cards || Frugal Fun for Boys and Girls  – If you have LEGO lovers at home, grab these printable challenge cards for your next STEM activity.
• Gears Building Challenge Cards   || Left Brain Craft Brain  – This is a really awesome fun activity to add to your after-school entertainment!

• Summer STEAM Challenges for Kids   || Left Brain Craft Brain  – Summer is right around the corner! Don’t run out of engineering projects for kids!
• Mechanical Engineering and Math STEM Challenge || STEAM Powered Family – Math practice has never been so fun!
• Star Wars STEAM Challenges || Left Brain Craft Brain – Your superfans will love these creative challenges like building a Mos Eisley cityscape.
• Build a Snack Mix Machine   || Left Brain Craft Brain  – This is a great incentive for an after-school snack!
• Build a Cardboard Box Ball Track   || Frugal Fun for Boys and Girls  – Such a creative idea!

Challenging Engineering for Kids

Spark their brains with these fun activities!

• Insect Habitat Building Challenge || Left Brain Craft Brain – These paper triaramas are a budget-friendly activity that helps kids learn about what animals need in their environment.

• Superhero STEM Activities for Kids   || Left Brain Craft Brain  – Do you have a little superhero at home? They need this!
• Paper Building Blocks || Babble Dabble Do – Behold the power of paper as an engaging (and cheap!) building activity.
• Ice STEM Engineering Challenge   || STEAM Powered Family – An inviting and colorful way to build any time of the year.
• Star Wars STEM Learning Activities for Kids   || Left Brain Craft Brain  – Can you build a droid or an x-wing fighter? Find out how in this awesome list of Star Wars projects.

Need even more STEM challenges? Try these  15 STEM Challenges for Kids!

Electrical Engineering Projects for Kids

Kids are going to LOVE exploring old computers and creating their own bots with this awesome list of engineering projects for kids!

• Paper Circuit Cards || Left Brain Craft Brain – Start off their electrical engineering journey with one of these paper circuit cards.
• Build a Circuit Flower || STEAM Powered Family – This is perfect for Mother’s Day!
• Minion Brush Bot || Left Brain Craft Brain – Have a little Minion fan at home? Make your own Minion bot in just a couple of minutes!
• How to Make an Electromagnet || Left Brain Craft Brain – Explore the powerful engineering of electromagnets in this fun and easy electricity project. Plus, learn why electromagnets are important in our race to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels.

• Code a City || Frugal Fun for Boys and Girls  – Make your bot travel around a DIY city map!
• Upcycled Toy Car Marker Bots   || Left Brain Craft Brain – Save those old toy cards for your next marker bot.

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• Binary Code Bracelet that is Out of This World  || JDaniel4’s Mom  – Who knew the binary code could be so fashionable!
• Tiny Dancers (A Homopolar Motor) || Babble Dabble Do – This is one of my all-time favorite engineering projects.
• Computer Destruction || Left Brain Craft Brain – Don’t throw out that old computer. Instead, us it to explore!
• Simple Circuit Science Project || What Do We Do All Day? – It can’t get much easier! You probably have all the materials you need already.

• Solar-Powered Paper House Project   || Left Brain Craft Brain – Explore alternative energy with this model of a real-life build.

• Coding and Electrical Circuits for Kids   || STEAM Powered Family – This is a great one to add to your engineering projects for kids!
• 8 Ways to Play with an Old Keyboard || Left Brain Craft Brain – Let your preschooler explore and learn with your old keyboard.
• How to Build a Simple Electromagnetic Train || Frugal Fun for Boys and Girls  – Your kids are going to love making their own simple train move!
• Fruit Stand Circuits || Left Brain Craft Brain – Your favorite fruit has an electrical charge!

Holiday Engineering for Kids

Plan to add these to your holiday celebration fun! There’s something for Christmas and Halloween and Valentine’s Day. And stay tuned, I’ll be making some more lists of holiday engineering projects!

Christmas Engineering Projects

• Giant Paper Stars || Babble Dabble Do – Do a little paper engineering with these gorgeous, and huge!, paper stars.
• LEGO Santa Sleigh STEM Building Challenge   || Left Brain Craft Brain  – Your kids are going to love helping Santa with his sleigh this year!
• Gumdrop Trees || Left Brain Craft Brain – This classic project is always a winner!
• Invitation to Build: Tinkering Trees   || Left Brain Craft Brain  – Christmas is more fun with a simple invitation to build.

Valentine Engineering Projects

• Geometric Art – Valentine STEM || Teach Beside Me – Can you build a heart out of straws?
• Valentine’s Day STEAM Challenges for Kids   || Left Brain Craft Brain  – Lots of love went into the making of these fun Valentine’s Day challenge cards!
• The Love Boat STEAM Engineering Challenge for Kids || The Preschool Toolbox  – Such a fun way to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your STEAM kids!

Halloween Engineering Projects

• 31 Days of Halloween STEAM Challenges for Kids   || Left Brain Craft Brain  – It’s never too early to have a plan for Halloween!
• Halloween Engineering Projects for Kids   || Left Brain Craft Brain  –  There are so many fun ways to keep kids learning this Fall!
• Pumpkin Brush Bots || Left Brain Craft Brain –  These silly pumpkin bots are a great classroom project for Halloween!

Even More! Fun Engineering Projects for Kids

For those days when a big project is just a little too much, pull out this 100 Invitations to Build list , grab a basket of unique building supplies like curlers or ice cubes, and let the kids drive the creation! Fill out the form below to have the list emailed to you!

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Join us as we explore the HUMAN BODY with STEAM Explorers in August!! The kids will love constructing some delicious cell models, demonstrating how our immune systems work, bending bones, listening to your heart with a homemade stethoscope, and more. You'll love the helpful standards-based learning, printables, and tools that make STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, & math) exploration easy!

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Awesome Projects and Engineering Activities for Kids 

Encouraging your child to learn and explore different career options and just learn about the world around them, you can include lots of fun engineering activities right from your kitchen table and encourage your child to use inexpensive household materials to become better problem solvers through engineering activities for kids.

My daughter recently graduated as a Civil Engineer.  Looking back to when she was young, much of her playing and interests surrounded building, shaping, sorting, and experimenting.  We always had a collection of “useful trash” that could be used to build something.

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Awesome Engineering Activities for Kids

Providing fun engineering activities for kids can help your children become logical thinkers as they figure out how things work while also having tons of fun.

Just as there are different types of engineers, there are lots of different ways to encourage your child to think about engineering without even realizing it.  Children are naturally inquisitive, so helping them play and learn about the basics of engineering doesn’t have to be difficult or challenging when you look at it from your child’s eyes.  It’s just a whole lot of fun.

Project Ideas for Kids – Engineering Books for Kids

If you are looking for specific stem (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or engineering project ideas for kids that go above and beyond paper cup phones and toothpick towers, there are tons of resources that will inspire and encourage your child to learn.  Whether they are interested in becoming an electrical engineer, or just enjoy the engineering design process, these books have tons of awesome steam activities for the homeschool parent, classroom teacher, or rainy day activities to do at home.

Learning about science sparks different kinds of activities when you combine that with an engineering challenge and stem activities.  Working through what could be seen as just a fun activity can encourage critical thinking and a basic desire to learn more.  Simple engineering projects can turn into much deeper exploration and learning and the best way for kids to make important steam connections.

​You may need to start a collection common household items that can be used in these engineering activities for kids and engineering experiments.  Little bins with common household items that can be use by little hands can make these projects readily accessible and a frugal fun way to delight kids with learning.

Here are four fantastic books with great engineering activities for kids.

1. Awesome Engineering Activities for Kids: 50+ Exciting STEAM Projects to Design and Build –  Christina Herkert Schul  Author

Spark creativity and curiosity with fun engineering activities for kids ages 5 to 10 in this ultimate guide to amazing projects.

Encourage your child to get excited about engineering, learn how things work, through these 50+ fascinating STEAM exercises, complete with step-by-step clear instructions, colorful pictures of the projects, and simple explanations of why the experiments work.

This book by Christina Schul includes:

• Engineering activities for kids that they can do themselves—Make engineering for kids easy and fun with projects that use common, inexpensive household materials so they can play and learn anytime.
• The lessons are based in STEAM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math – to show kids how these things are everywhere, and help them become better problem solvers and logical thinkers.
• Kids will learn all about the basics of engineering with a brief guide to the different types of engineers, an explanation of what they do, and what kids need to know to become one.

2. Future Engineer Awesome Engineering Experiments for Kids: Amazing Engineering Experiments and How they Work, Fun Engineering STEM Project Activities

• 25+ Engineering Experiments on air pressure, Newton’s laws of motion, heat transfer, surface tension, chemical reactions, magnetism, windmills, and climate change.
• Mind-Blowing Engineering Experiments like an Air-powered Fast Car, a Screw Pump, an Air Cannon, a Nail Magnet, a Candle Carousel, and so much more!
• Behind the scenes information for why the experiments work. These engineering activities for kids will provide hours of inquiry based play and learning.

3. Real Engineering Experiments: 25+ Exciting STEAM Activities for Kids

STEAM-powered experiments in engineering for kids ages 8 to 12.  In this engaging book, learn about the amazing world of engineering for kids and how it works together with science, technology, art, and math. Whether you’re experimenting with structures, materials, mechanics, or electrons, this book offers step-by-step instructions and full-color pictures that help you answer questions like “what can we use magnetism for?” and “how do catapults work?”  Each interesting project can be a teaching tool to learn more about the design and process of planning and building.

4. STEM Starters for Kids Engineering Activity Book: Packed with Activities and Engineering Facts

Engineering is what brings machines to life. Little learners can discover more about engineering at home by reading the simple explanations and doing the beautifully illustrated activities on each page. This full-color activity book filled with marvelous mazes, puzzles, quizzes, and more. It will help parents and teachers kickstart a lifelong passion for STEM subjects and inspire children to explore and learn.

Kids Engineering Toys

​If you give kids some basic tools and materials, they will likely figure out a way to use them in an engineering project without even realizing it.  Common items like craft sticks, a pool noodle, blocks, toothpicks and marshmallows, measuring cups, water and sand, can spark your child’s imagination and curiosity.  Providing your child with the gift of creativity can encourage them to become little engineers with simple supplies and fun activities.

One of the classic engineering activities is building Rube Goldberg machines with paper towel tubes, tape and some marbles.  Creating a cardboard tube marble run takes problem solving, planning, trial and error and some more problem solving to get the marble to go through the entire maze.

Really, when you think about engineering activities and kids engineering toys , you can include building, water, electrical circuits for kids, robots, and so much more. These toys can be played with over and over again and the creativity of your child can expand them into other uses and functions as they grow and learn. What might start with simple craft ideas can turn into a complex stable structure the next time they play with the same items.

Kids Engineering Kits

Engineering kits can be a perfect gift for the holiday season, a rainy day, or every day fun.  From robots, circuits, building, marble runs, and structural building projects, providing your child with a number of tools and supplies to get started can encourage them as they enjoy fun kids activities that are actually helping them learn and grow in their understanding.

The beauty of purchasing an engineering kit is that all the needed supplies and instructions are all together in one box!  This can save you time trying to find parts and pieces for a specific project.  Once you have a kit, be sure to keep all the parts and pieces in a bin or box so it’s ready for the next use.

There are so many lovely kids engineering kits f or different ages and interests. Find one kids engineering kit your child would enjoy or be interested in and start with that. As they develop and grow, their interests may change. Keep encouraging them to explore and learn.

Engineering Kid Projects

No matter your child’s age, they can explore and learn from the earliest years of building with blocks, as they navigate balance and structure.  As they grow, the engineering kids projects may turn into building bridges with a train set and then making mud pies and turning those into bricks and letting them bake in the sun.  It might even include trying to build a dam with rocks and sticks in a river or stream.  The more kids have the opportunity to figure out how and why things work a certain way, the more they will understand the principles behind some basic engineering concepts.

Engineering kids projects can be complex and defined, but they can also come from a place of discovery and interest.  As your child expresses interest in the flow of water, you may want to add to their learning environment with some more water experiments and projects.  If they are really interested in building, they may really enjoy an erector set to build more complex creations.

​Awesome engineering activities for kids can be found and created all around you.  Encourage your child to explore and learn about the world around them and how things work.

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Paper Bridge: Easy Engineering Experiment!

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With STEM education being all the rage these days, you should try out this paper bridge. It’s an easy engineering experiment with your kids. This is a quick project to teach about engineering and the strength of different types of materials when you change the shape of them. Add it to your STEM lesson today!

Instructions for the Paper Bridge Engineering Experiment:

You will only need a few basic supplies, that I am sure you likely already have!

2 Paper Cups or plastic cups Pennies or other small objects. 1 Sheet of Paper (notebook paper or printer paper would both work fine) Scissors

The goal with this STEM experiment is to see how much weight a piece of paper can hold.

Begin with a flat piece of paper that is about 8 inches by 4 inches (Exact measurements are not super important, this is just what we used).

Line up the two paper cups and place the single sheet of paper across the cups, making a bridge.  Begin placing pennies on the paper between the two cups. See how many pennies it will hold before falling.

Next, take that paper and fold it accordion style length-wise. Place it back on the cups and repeat it but place coins in the creases of the folded paper. This time it will hold SO many more pennies!

Look how much stronger folding the paper made the paper bridge!

The Science Behind the Bridge Experiment:

Questions to discuss:

Would a longer bridge be stronger or weaker? Does the bridge shape matter? Would the width or dimension of the strip of paper change how much weight it can would?

Let kids experiment with different paper bridge designs & bridges of different styles or materials.

Learn about bridge design as you do this project.  What is the best bridge for strength and weight suspension, truss bridge, beam bridge, etc.?

Discuss why the paper bridge is so much stronger when folded. The shape of a material makes a difference in the strength of it.   As many times as you fold the paper, it multiplies the strength!  Folding the paper increases it’s stiffness and  makes it more dense and more stable. This allows it to hold more weight. With the accordion fold, the stress on the paper from the coins is going down toward to fold which has more strength.

See More STEM Engineering Resources:

I have couple of other easy engineering projects on my site if you want more ideas! Check out my post on Engineering: Make Paper Hold Up Books , as well as our Popsicle Stick Bridge that we built.

Former school teacher turned homeschool mom of 4 kids. Loves creating awesome hands-on creative learning ideas to make learning engaging and memorable for all kids!

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Thanks for the great engineering ideas! My son loves to play with stuff like this.

Great ideas! These are the kinds of projects my kids love.

I am a Stem facilitator for the first time. it is an after school club. I love all your wonderful ideas. I want my students to try some of your ideas in my school. I need to know more about all your engineering ideas. Thanks for sharing all your wonderful projects.

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12 Fun Engineering Projects For Kids

Designing, planning, building, testing and more! Engineering for kids doesn’t have to be complicated or hard! These  simple kid friendly engineering projects  are perfectly fun STEM building activities you can do at home or with small groups in the classroom. Make sure to check out all our  STEM projects  for year round learning and play.

WHAT IS ENGINEERING FOR KIDS?

Let’s keep it simple for our junior engineers! Engineering , simply put, is the application of science and math to solve problems.

Engineering is all about designing and building machines, structures, and other items, including bridges, tunnels, roads, vehicles etc. Engineers take scientific principals and make things that are useful for people.

Like other areas of STEM , engineering is all about solving problems and figuring out why things do what they do. Keep in mind that a good engineering challenge will involve some science and math too!

How does this work? You might not always know the answer to that question! However, what you can do is provide learning opportunities to get your kids started with the engineering process of planning, designing, building and reflecting.

Engineering is good for kids! Whether it be in the successes or learning through failures, engineering projects push kids to expand their horizons, experiment, problem-solve, and embrace failure as a means to success.

Can engineering be do-able and fun for kids? Absolutely, and we will show you some AMAZING engineering projects and challenges for kids below that are easy to set up, budget-friendly, and of course playful! Hands-on is the way to go with our young scientists, explorers, and engineers.

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WHAT IS AN ENGINEER

Is a scientist an engineer? Is an engineer a scientist? It can be very confusing! Often scientists and engineers work together to solve a problem. You may find it hard to understand how they are similar and yet different. Learn more about what is an engineer .

ENGINEERING DESIGN PROCESS

Engineers often follow a design process. There are different design processes but each one includes the same basic steps to identify and solve problems.

An example of the process is “ask, imagine, plan, create, and improve”. This process is flexible and may be completed in any order. Learn more about the Engineering Design Process .

ENGINEERING VOCAB

Think like an engineer! Talk like an engineer! Act like an engineer! Get kids started with a vocabulary list that introduces some awesome engineering terms . Make sure to include them into your next engineering challenge or project.

ENGINEERING BOOKS FOR KIDS

Sometimes the best way to introduce STEM is through a colorfully illustrated book with characters your kids can relate to! Check out this fantastic list of engineering books that are teacher approved and get ready to spark curiosity and exploration!

STEM QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION

These STEM questions for reflection are perfect to use with kiddos of all ages to talk about how each engineering project went and what they might do differently next time around.

Use these questions for reflection with your kids after they have completed the STEM challenge to encourage discussion of results and critical thinking.

Have each kiddo share his/her thoughts on the challenge. A good engineer or scientist always shares his/her findings or results!

Older kiddos can use these questions as a writing prompt for a STEM notebook. For younger kiddos, use the questions as a fun conversation!

• What were some of the challenges you discovered along the way?
• What worked well and what did not work well?
• What part of your model or prototype do you really like? Explain why.
• What part of your model or prototype needs improvement? Explain why.
• What other materials would you like to use if you could do this challenge again?
• What would you do differently next time?
• What parts of your model or prototype are similar to the real world version?

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12 ENGINEERING PROJECTS FOR KIDS

Click on each engineering activity below for the full supply list and step by step instructions.

Marble Roller Coaster

Grab some recyclables and a handful of marbles. Make this marble roller coaster as simple or complicated as your imagination wants. 

Water Wheel

Water wheels are  simple machines  that use the energy of flowing water to turn a wheel. The turning wheel can then power other machines to do work. Make this simple water wheel at home or in the classroom from paper cups and a straw.

This DIY water pipeline is easy to make with just a few simple materials. Explore how you use gravity to move water through a pipeline for a great STEM project.

Be inspired by Women In STEM , Evelyn Boyd Granville and build your own homemade satellite. Satellites are important communication devices that orbit the earth, and receive and send information from the earth.

Can you make a hovercraft that actually hovers? Learn about how the hovercraft works and build your own mini hovercraft.

Strong Paper Structures

Which paper structure will hold the most books? Experiment with folding paper in different ways to test its strength, and learn about what shapes make the strongest structures. 

Paper Bridge Challenge

This is an awesome   STEM challenge for young kids and older ones too! Explore forces, and what makes a paper bridge strong. Fold that paper and test our your paper bridge designs.

Paper Chain Challenge

Who can make the longest paper chain from a single piece of paper? Sounds too easy? Or is it?!

Egg Drop Challenge

This is an awesome   engineering challenge for young kids and older ones too! Design a way to protect your egg from cracking when dropped from a height. Your imagination is the limit!

Today windmills or wind turbines can use the wind’s energy to generate electricity. Make your own windmill from paper cups and a straw.

Paper Airplane Launcher

Be inspired by another famous women in STEM , Amelia Earhart and design your own paper plane launcher.

Marshmallow Tower Challenge

Build the tallest spaghetti tower that can hold the weight of a jumbo marshmallow. Test out those design and engineering skills with a few simple materials. 

Printable STEM Pack for Kids

80+ Doable Engineering Projects in one convenient pack!

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• Data Collection Sheets
• Questions for Reflection
• Architecture Building Cards: Try the tallest tower challenge
• Bridge Building Cards: Explore different types of bridges to build your own.
• Paper Chain STEM Challenge: Who can make the longest chain? Great icebreaker or quick challenge!
• 3 Little Pigs Architectural Pack: Design a house that won’t blow away!
• Great marshmallow challenge: A classic challenge kids love!
• Real-world STEM challenge lesson but don’t know where to start? Our easy-to-follow template shows the steps!
• What’s the difference between a scientist and an engineer?
• Crossword and word search with engineering vocabulary.
• Engineering vocabulary cards
• Design a one-of-a-kind invention and write about it with this 5-page activity!

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100+ Fun Projects for Engineering Students of Any Age

At SolidProfessor, we recently surveyed 310+ educators at all levels to learn more about their triumphs, challenges, and classroom needs. Overwhelmingly, they shared that they were interested in receiving engineering project ideas. Here’s how the numbers shook out:

• 79% of all respondents  were either “interested” or “very interested” in receiving more engineering project ideas
• 82% of K-12 educators  were either “interested” or “very interested” in receiving more engineering project ideas
• 80% of postsecondary educators  were either “interested” or “very interested” in receiving more engineering project ideas

Because of this overwhelming response, we transformed all of our engineering design challenges into easy-to-use projects for engineering students.  Access this free download now  or continue reading for more engineering project ideas.

Fun engineering projects for high school students, middle school students, and elementary school students

Energize Schools : If you’re searching for environmentally conscious engineering projects, look no further than Energize Schools’ Project-based Learning Units. Each unit is free to download and provides all the information you need. Not only do they provide fun engineering projects for high school students and middle school students, but every project gives students the knowledge and skills to make real sustainability changes in their environments. From conducting a school solar analysis to creating a solar USB charger, the possibilities are endless!

NASA Robotics : NASA provides robotics challenges for students, including “Get Started in Robotics” resources for classrooms that are new to the topic. Most of the materials are cost-effective and easy to find, and the instructions are thoroughly laid out. These fun engineering projects for high school students and middle school students demonstrate what it’s really like to work at NASA and give students a taste of the types of problems they solve.

KQED Science : To help teachers new to the engineering requirements in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), KQED has compiled a number of fun engineering projects for high school students and middle school students. Some of them, like converting buses to showers for the homeless, have practical and helpful outcomes so students can see the importance of engineering in society.

National Science Foundation : This is a great site for finding fun engineering projects for high school students, middle schools students, and even elementary school students. Resources demonstrate how to leverage projects for integrating engineering and technology concepts; experiencing the entire engineering design process; learning about nanotechnology; and much more.

Projects for engineering students, from first-year college students to final-year college students

Elprocus : This website has pulled together more than 100 final-year engineering project abstracts for educators to use in their classrooms. These projects for engineering students are mostly geared toward electrical engineering, but many can be adapted for or inspire projects in other engineering disciplines.

Discovery Press : This compilation of projects for engineering students can be used as a springboard to inspire projects of your own creation. Or you can take these projects and directly implement them in your classes. They range from creating a wind turbine to designing a kinetic battery and much more.

NASA design challenges : Practical and fun, these competitions challenge students to build real-world solutions to current aerospace problems. Their 2019 design challenge encourages students to “imagineer” a self-piloted aircraft for critical rural and suburban areas. Their previous design challenges are also posted on their website, so you can leverage them at any time to use as projects for engineering students.

SMU Engineering Projects : SMU has compiled 70 projects for engineering students along with the full instructions, all available to teachers for free. Each of these projects challenges students to solve real-world problems and think creatively. Many projects also test students’ skills outside of the engineering field, requiring knowledge of physics, statistics, and more.

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Why are projects for engineering students so important?

The stakes are high when it comes to preparing students for a career in engineering.  The Bureau of Labor Statistics  expects 140,000+ new engineering jobs to be added to the economy by 2026. Plus, 20% of current engineers are 55+ and will be leaving the workforce over the next decade. Combined, these factors create a perfect hiring storm.

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Despite the fact that there’s a growing need for engineers, employers consistently state that incoming employees often don’t have the skills they need to be successful in today’s workplace. The  Association of American Colleges and Universities  (AACU) asked groups of employers about career preparation. More than 400 organizations replied, and their answers are surprising:

• 37% believe students are prepared to work with others in teams.
• 28% think students have the necessary oral communication skills.
• 26% explain that students have the critical thinking and analytical skills necessary for excelling in the workplace.
• 24% think students can appropriately analyze and solve complex problems.
• 23% believe students are ready to apply their knowledge and skills to the real world.

These data indicate that there’s a gap between the skills students are gaining and the skills they actually need. More and more, companies are looking for employees who have the right soft skills that can bridge the gap between theory and real-world application. In engineering, the easiest way to help students develop these skills — like being able to work in teams and solve complex problems — is through projects.

Projects for engineering students challenge them to leverage their technical skills (e.g., using engineering design software, making complex calculations) in order to creatively solve complex problems. The projects outlined in this article can help your students apply engineering theory while giving them a renewed sense of excitement about pursuing a career in engineering.

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11 Entertaining Projects for Engineers With Household Items

Stuck in isolation these projects will keep you busy and entertained. all the things you need are household items..

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Are you an engineer stuck at home in self-isolation? You’re probably itching to make or create something to keep your technical and creative juices flowing. While you could certainly be learning how to code or doing something computer-based, nothing beats getting out and actually creating a functioning machine or project with your hands. 

For that reason, we’ve compiled 11 weekend or weekday DIY projects that engineers will likely love. Take a look. 

1. Egg drop

We’ll kick off this list by recommending you work on a project that harkens back to many engineers’ high school days: the egg drop! Most high school physics classes will employ the egg drop project to teach students about shock absorption, acceleration , and crumple zones. It’s an effective project in that it offers immediate results to the effectiveness of your design. 

Test your engineering skills to see what contraption you can build to make an egg survive a great fall or throw. Take a look at these sample rules for help getting started. 

2. Rubber band or mousetrap car

Harkening back to nostalgia again, try building a mousetrap car. Many of us remember the mousetrap car as one of our first introductions to mechanics and kinetics, but now that we’re educated engineers, don’t you think we’d do a better job at it?

The rules of creating a mousetrap car are simple, using only the energy stored up in a mousetrap, try to see how far and or fast you can make your car go. You can watch the video below for tips and tricks, but it might spoil all the fun. 

3. Rube Goldberg machine

Rube Goldberg machines are the perfect use of engineering talent all for a fairly useless or meaningless goal. Why not try your hand at designing a long string of mechanical and/or kinetic interactions, all with the goal of doing something simple, like, starting a kettle to boil, or perhaps, swiping right on Tinder? 

Take a look at the video below for some common techniques to keep in mind while engineering a Rube Goldberg machine. The best part is that you can use literally any object in your home, and the device never has to end!

4. Van de Graaf generator

Van de Graaf generators are fun demonstration tools for static electricity . They’re safe ways to make our hair stand on end or give us simple shocks. While you might think that you’d need to shell out some cash to get a large one, it turns out that with a few simple tools, you can build one at home.

This is probably the most “dangerous” project on this list. However, what’s being an engineer if you don’t have to mitigate some risk every once in a while. 

5. PVC longbow

This next project requires that you have a few more uncommon things in your house, but they’re still common enough that we thought we should include this on the list. If you like archery, then try making your very own longbow out of PVC. 

With a few simple modifications, you can turn a 5 to 6-foot length of PVC tubing into a highly accurate longbow. If you don’t have arrows already on hand, try making some out of dowels or even rolled-up newspapers, as the Mythbusters did! 

6. A wire Klann mechanism 

Many of us probably have a spool of wire in our utility closet or in a junk drawer. Wire, assuming it’s a sturdy gauge, is a great material to start building simple mechanisms out of. Utilizing wire, you can build a Klann mechanism, like what’s seen in the video below. You can also build a ton of other wireframe mechanisms as well; it’s all up to your mechanical skill. 

7. Build an electric skateboard

If you have a skateboard and a cordless drill, you might have enough to make a rather speedy and sturdy electric skateboard. The drill can act as a motor and handheld controller. Through some mechanical connections, you can transfer the rotation of the drill in your hand into the wheels of the skateboard, propelling you forward.

Check out our article on the topic here to learn how to build it.

8. Build a wind turbine

Since the coronavirus is causing global panic and meltdown, it might be time to start prepping for the apocalypse. If it isn’t already here, that is…

One of the best ways to do that is by finding a source of power that isn’t reliant on the energy grid. With that in mind, try building a DIY wind turbine generator that can power your phone or a lightbulb. This is not only a fun project but one that might turn out to be pretty useful. Get the instructions here .

9. Make a carbon filament light bulb

Did you know that you can make your very own lightbulb? This may seem impractical or unnecessary, but after you build your homemade wind turbine , why not use it to power your homemade light bulb? That’s sure to get you a few million hits on YouTube.

Take a look at the video below to learn how to create your very own lightbulb using graphite from a pencil.

10. Hydraulic excavator toy

If you have any old syringes lying around (minus the needle), then you can utilize them to make miniature hydraulic machines. The mechanisms of syringes are basically miniature hydraulic pistons , to begin with, so you can have a lot of fun utilizing them in home-built toys.

The video below will give you a good idea of how far you can take this project, like building a fully functional toy excavator.

11. Build a phone charger

Staying connected to your mobile phone is another big necessity, which means that you need to find a way to charge it. If the power is out or if you just want a creative way to charge your phone, you can build a phone charger utilizing an old computer fan. Most electric motors from devices work in reverse. This means that they can be used to generate electricity if you supply rotational energy. 

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A Year of the Best Engineering Projects for Kids

We love engineering projects for kids. We are always planning and executing new experiments that require engineering principles and thought processes. Science experiments that focus on engineering can be scary and intimidating, but not any more. It is our goal to share simple and inexpensive experiments you can do with your children at any age and skill level. This is our choice of the best engineering projects for kids  from the last year.

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I’ve gathered together all of our engineering adventures from the last year to bring you simple guide to planning science experiments with your little engineers. Ready to get started?

12 Simple Engineering Projects for Kids

Chocolate Building Challenge

Building Structures with Candy Hearts

Valentine’s Day Polygon Shapes Building Activity

Simple Peeps Catapults

Building with Jelly Beans

Engineering a DIY Lightsaber that Really Works

DIY Rocket Building Station for Kids

Engineering for Kids | DIY Soda Rockets

DIY Plinko Game with Oreos

Simple Travel-Sized Cup Stacking Busy Box

Building with Straws

Creating Stop Motion Animation with Kids

With all our family changes and moving this year, we weren’t able to post as many of the cool engineering projects as we did. This is good news for the coming year though, because it means we have a lot we just can’t wait to show you! On top of projects we are waiting to share, we also are constantly coming up with new ways to stretch our thinking.

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Top 151+ Mini Project Ideas For Engineering Students

Engineering education is a dynamic blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application. Mini projects stand as a cornerstone of this learning journey, offering students a chance to bridge the gap between classroom concepts and real-world scenarios. These projects not only nurture creativity and problem-solving skills but also provide a platform to dive into various engineering disciplines.

In this blog, we’re excited to present a curated list of more than awesome mini project ideas for engineering students. Ranging across diverse domains, these ideas promise to ignite curiosity, enhance technical prowess, and encourage hands-on exploration. Whether you’re an electrical enthusiast, a computer science prodigy, a mechanical maven, or an aspiring civil engineer, there’s a project idea here for you.

What is Mini Project in Engineering?

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A mini project in engineering is a small-scale hands-on task that students undertake to apply the concepts they’ve learned in their studies. It’s like a practical experiment where they work on a real-world challenge, building something or solving a problem using engineering principles. Mini projects help students bridge the gap between theory and practice, allowing them to gain valuable skills, enhance creativity, and get a taste of what working as an engineer might be like. These projects can cover various fields, such as electronics, software, mechanics, or even environmental issues, providing a practical and fun way to learn and explore.

Purpose of Mini-Projects for Engineering Students

Mini projects hold a crucial role in the academic curriculum of engineering students. They serve several valuable purposes, contributing to holistic skill development and knowledge enhancement. Here are some key reasons why mini-projects are essential for engineering students:

Application of Theory

Mini projects provide a platform for students to practically apply the theoretical concepts they have learned in their lectures. This application enhances their understanding of the subject matter and promotes deeper learning.

Problem-Solving Skills

Engineering is all about problem-solving. Mini projects expose students to real-world challenges, encouraging them to think critically and come up with innovative solutions.

Hands-On Experience

These projects offer a hands-on experience of working with tools, technologies, and equipment that are commonly used in the industry. This practical exposure is invaluable for future engineering careers.

Teamwork and Collaboration

Many mini projects are designed to be completed in teams. This promotes teamwork, collaboration, and effective communication among students – essential skills for any engineering job.

Time Management

Mini projects have deadlines, helping students develop time management skills as they need to balance their project work with other academic commitments.

Portfolio Building

Successful completion of mini-projects allows students to build a portfolio showcasing their practical skills and projects, which can be beneficial for job applications.

Exploration of Interests

Mini projects often allow students to choose projects aligned with their interests, helping them explore potential career paths within engineering.

Mini Project Ideas For Engineering Students

Here are some mini project ideas for engineering students: 

1. Smart Home Automation System

Create a system that allows users to control household appliances remotely through a mobile app or voice commands.

2. Solar-Powered Phone Charger

Design a portable charger that uses solar panels to recharge mobile devices, perfect for eco-friendly charging on the go.

3. Bluetooth-Based Health Monitoring System

Develop a wearable device that measures vital signs and sends data to a smartphone app via Bluetooth for health tracking. This is one of the major mini project ideas for engineering students.

4. Gesture-Controlled Robot

Build a robot that can be controlled using hand gestures, providing a hands-free way to navigate and interact with its surroundings.

5. Automated Plant Watering System

Construct a system that monitors soil moisture levels and waters plants automatically, ensuring optimal growth and hydration.

6. Home Security System with Intruder Detection

A home security system is one of the important mini project ideas for engineering students. Design a security system with motion sensors and cameras that send alerts to the user’s phone when suspicious activity is detected.

7. Traffic Density Analyzer

Create a system that uses image processing to analyze traffic density and provides real-time data to commuters.

8. Voice-Activated Home Assistant

Build a voice-controlled assistant that can answer questions, set reminders, and control smart devices around the house.

9. Virtual Reality (VR) Tour of Historical Sites

Develop a VR experience that allows users to explore historical landmarks and sites from the comfort of their homes.

10. Smart Mirror

Construct a mirror that displays real-time information like weather, calendar events, and news headlines. This is one of the best mini project ideas for engineering students. 

11. Automated Pet Feeder

Design a device that dispenses food for pets at scheduled times, even when the owner is away.

12. Home Energy Monitoring System

Create a system that monitors and displays energy consumption in real time, helping users make informed decisions about energy usage.

13. QR Code-Based Campus Navigation

Develop an app that uses QR codes placed around the campus to guide users to different buildings and locations.

14. Weather Station with Data Logging

Build a weather station that records temperature, humidity, and atmospheric pressure, storing data for analysis.

15. Smart Dustbin with Segregation

Design a smart dustbin that uses sensors to sort recyclable and non-recyclable waste, promoting eco-friendly waste disposal.

16. Automatic Library Book Locator

The automatic library book locator is one of the exciting mini project ideas for engineering students. Create a system that uses RFID tags to help users locate books within a library easily.

17. Voice-Controlled Car

Build a miniature car that responds to voice commands for various functions like forward, backward, left, and right.

18. Remote-Controlled Quadcopter

Construct a quadcopter that can be controlled remotely, exploring aerial photography and navigation.

19. Home Garden Automation System

Design a system that monitors and controls irrigation, lighting, and temperature for a home garden.

20. RFID-Based Attendance System

Develop a system that uses RFID cards to automate attendance tracking in classrooms or offices.

21. Biometric Door Lock

Create a door lock system that uses fingerprint or facial recognition for enhanced security.

22. Morse Code Translator

Build a device that translates text into Morse code and vice versa, teaching users this historical communication method.

23. Voice-Controlled Music Player

Design a music player that changes tracks, adjusts volume, and plays specific songs in response to voice commands.

24. Arduino-Based Game

Develop a simple electronic game using Arduino, providing entertainment and hands-on coding experience. This is one of the key mini project ideas for engineering students.

25. GPS-Based Navigation System

Create a navigation system that guides users to a destination using GPS and displays real-time directions.

26. Smart Water Quality Monitoring System

Build a device that measures water quality parameters like pH, turbidity, and temperature, transmitting data to a mobile app.

27. E-Commerce Price Comparison App

Develop a mobile app that scans barcodes and compares prices of products across different online stores.

28. Home Workout Assistant

Home Workout Assistant is one of the well-known mini project ideas for engineering students. Design an app or device that guides users through home workouts, tracking progress and suggesting exercises.

29. Language Translation Device

Create a handheld device that can translate spoken language in real-time, aiding communication between different language speakers.

30. Gesture-Controlled Prosthetic Hand

Build a prosthetic hand that can be controlled using hand gestures, offering amputees a more intuitive and natural way to interact.

31. Smart Parking System

Design a system that uses sensors to identify available parking spots and guides drivers to vacant spaces.

32. Automated Greenhouse System

Create an automated greenhouse with sensors that maintain ideal conditions for plant growth, controlling factors like temperature, humidity, light, and soil moisture.

33. Smart Traffic Light Control System

Design a traffic light system that optimizes flow using real-time data, adjusting light durations based on traffic patterns to alleviate congestion.

120 Mini Project Ideas For Engineering Students

Here are a few more specific mini project ideas for engineering students:

• Bluetooth-Based Attendance System
• Voice-Controlled Home Automation
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STEAM-powered experiments in engineering for kids ages 8 to 12

Learn about the amazing world of engineering for kids and how it works together with science, technology, art, and math. Whether you're experimenting with structures, materials, mechanics, or electrons, this book offers step-by-step instructions and full-color pictures that help you answer questions like "what can we use magnetism for?" and "how do catapults work?"

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• Beginner guidance ―Find explanations for why each experiment works, as well as suggestions for taking them even further.

Explore the amazing world of engineering for kids with these fun experiments that will get kids excited about learning.

• Print length 126 pages
• Language English
• Grade level 4 - 6
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• Publication date May 11, 2021
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Anthony Tegtmeyer teaches high school technology and engineering. He coaches Science Olympiad, sponsors Rocket Club, and has started a Girls in STEM club at his school. Anthony is the Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Engineering Teacher of the Year for 2020, as well as a PLTW Master Teacher for Engineering Design and Development. He has worked in the aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, and technology industries.

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• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 126 pages
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• Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 11 years, from customers
• Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 880L
• Grade level ‏ : ‎ 4 - 6
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.8 ounces
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.3 x 9 inches
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Anthony Tegtmeyer teaches high school technology and engineering. He coaches Science Olympiad, sponsors Rocket Club, and has started a Girls in STEM club at his school. He is the Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Engineering Teacher of the Year for 2020 and Outstanding Teacher for 2019. He is also a PLTW Master Teacher for Engineering Design and Development. With an undergraduate degree in aerospace engineering and a master’s degree in teaching, he has also worked in the aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, and technology industries. He loves to read, bicycle, and spend time with his family and pets.

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Whether you’re looking for a fun way to enjoy the outdoors or you want to sneak in a little learning into your summer days, these 15 backyard engineering projects for kids are must-tries.

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Race LEGOs down DIY ziplines, build rockets that really soar, launch marshmallows in the air and try your hand at classic egg drop science experiments. Kids will be tackling backyard engineering projects for days!

Use a few simple supplies to design pop rockets that really fly. // Playdough to Plato

Build a LEGO zipline that reaches from one side of the yard to the other! // Frugal Fun for Boys and Girls

Fill the kiddy pool with water and race junk boats. // Playdough to Plato

Design a propeller airplane that can race across the backyard. // Planet Smarty Pants

Make a LEGO water wheel! // Frugal Fun for Boys and Girls

Build a pulley that will lift kids into the tree top. // My Mundane and Miraculous Life

Try your luck with the classic egg drop challenge. // Buggy and Buddy

Make a jumbo-sized Hot Wheels car race track.

Turn craft sticks into  exploding boomerangs. // I Can Teach My Child

Add some chemistry to engineering and make baking soda and vinegar powered boats. // Sugar Aunts

Launch marshmallows across the yard with a straw catapult. // Playdough to Plato

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Turn pool noodles into Gobstopper tracks! // Playdough to Plato on Instagram

Make an airplane launcher. // Frugal Fun for Boys and Girls

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