Force and Motion Engineering STEM Labs Grades 2-5
Move It! Engineering Investigations Lab
Build. Test. Improve.
Help kids discover what makes things move with 15 hands-on engineering investigations focused on force, motion, friction, energy, and airflow.
Designed for grades 2–5, this printable lab encourages students to think like engineers by building models, collecting data, testing ideas, and improving their designs.
Concepts Explored
✓ Force
✓ Motion
✓ Friction
✓ Energy
✓ Air Pressure
✓ Gravity
✓ Engineering Design
Investigations Included
Push & Pull
- Ramp Motion Lab
- Move an Object Challenge
- Balloon Car Challenge
Friction & Rolling
- Friction Ramp Lab
- Hovercraft Investigation
- Marble Coaster Challenge
Stored Energy
- Rubber Band Car
- Cargo Challenge
- Energy Transfer Investigation
Air Creates Motion
- Fan Powered Car
- Water Wheel Investigation
- Windmill Engineering Challenge
Engineering Design Challenges
- Accuracy Track Challenge
- Obstacle Course Engineering
- Build a Better Mover
Bonus Engineering Notebook
✓ Observation Pages
✓ Data Tables
✓ Design Sketches
✓ Redesign Worksheets
✓ Compare Two Designs
✓ Final Reflection
✓ Engineer Certificate
Perfect For
✓ STEM Lessons
✓ Engineering Units
✓ Homeschool
✓ Makerspaces
✓ Science Clubs
✓ Summer Learning
63 Pages | Grades 2–5 | Instant Download