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