Engineering Design Challenges: Hands-On STEM Projects (Ages 8-12)

Engineering Design Challenges: Hands-On STEM Projects (Ages 8-12)

Engineering Design Challenges: Hands-On STEM Projects (Ages 8-12)

Weekly engineering design challenges where students research problems, apply the engineering design process, and design, build, and test prototype solutions using common materials.

Engineering Design Challenges: Hands-On STEM Projects (Ages 8-12)

Price

$22.73per class

$22.73

per week

Level
Intermediate
Ages
8–12
Duration
55 min
Classes
1 / Week
Weeks
6

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Class Experience

A six-week flexible course that guides students through engineering design challenges tied to real-world problems. Learners research issues, apply science and math concepts, prototype solutions, test designs, and communicate results. Topics include humanitarian airdrops, avalanche barriers, earthquake-resistant structures, wind turbine design, water filtration, and humane trapping for invasive species, with opportunities for peer and instructor interaction.

Learning Outcomes

  • Apply the engineering design process to define problems and create solutions.

  • Research real-world challenges and translate findings into prototype designs.

  • Design, build, and test functional prototypes using common materials.

  • Communicate design decisions and test results clearly.

Meet Your Instructor

Ajit Singh

Minecraft & History Educator

6+ Years

Teaching Experience

5000+

Students Taught

All age groups

Preferred Ages

A passionate educator who blends interactive game-based learning with history, helping kids build confidence while exploring cultures and civilizations through creative projects.

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