🗣️“Wait…” - 3rd graders

Which of our 42 teams built the SLOWEST ball run & holds the highest score so far?

Find out by searching “Dickens” in the @sciencebuddies.bsky.social Engineering Challenge Showcase & show our young engineers some ❤️!
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Although the #ScienceBuddiesEngineeringChallenge doesn’t require video submissions, I record them to help with timing the ball runs and to share students’ #STEM work with our community.

Search “Dickens” in the @sciencebuddies.bsky.social Engineering Challenge Showcase and ❤️ all 24 runs!
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Image of ball runs for 2026 Science Buddies Engineering Challenge

The #BallRunChallenge is a paper-and-tape challenge! Simple materials put the focus on trying engineering, not expensive supplies.

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Image of ball run for 2026 Science Buddies Engineering Challenge

The #BallRunChallenge is great for afterschool and out-of-school groups, clubs, and programs!

Simple materials make the #ScienceBuddiesEngineeringChallenge easy to prepare and flexible to manage across ages.

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Ball Run Challenge: 2026 Science Buddies Engineering Challenge YouTube video by Science Buddies

Want your students to build engineering design skills and have fun at the same time? The #BallRunChallenge is open to K-12 students worldwide!

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Example of ball run device for 2026 Science Buddies Engineering Challenge

The 2026 Science Buddies Engineering Challenge has been revealed!

Put the #BallRunChallenge on your #STEM calendar for students to try engineering with a fun paper and tape activity!

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Louisiana Teacher Does Rocket Catcher Challenge with More than 500 Students! - Engineering Challenge Success Story | Science Buddies Blog Louisiana STEM teacher did the 2025 Engineering Challenge with 500+ students in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade—and won big!

Is the Engineering Challenge on your calendar? See how this #STEM teacher in Louisiana did the 2025 Engineering Challenge with 500+ elementary school students.

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Rocket Catcher Challenge examples made from paper and tape

Student #STEM for the win! $10,000 (USD) will be awarded in this year's #RocketCatcherChallenge for K-12 students. See challenge info for complete rules & eligibility information.

Deadline: March 17, 2025

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4 Ways to Teach Engineering Design | Science Buddies Blog Four free plug-and-play lessons, videos, and STEM resources to help you teach the engineering design process with tools, examples, and learning aids that suit the needs of your classroom.

Celebrate #EWeek and get started on the #RocketCatcherChallenge by reviewing the engineering design process. Free videos, lessons, and more for K-12.

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Sample paper and cardboard rocket on a DIY rocket catching device for the 2025 Rocket Catcher Challenge

The #RocketCatcherChallenge is an exciting "paper and tape" challenge for all K-12 students! Opens Feb 16, 2025.

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#STEMeducation #scienceteacher #ScienceBuddiesEngineeringChallenge
#eweek

Rocket Catcher | 2025 Science Buddies Engineering Challenge YouTube video by Science Buddies

Explore the idea of reusable rockets with the #RocketCatcherChallenge, a hands-on engineering challenge for K-12 students around the world!

#ScienceBuddiesEngineeringChallenge info: sbgo.org/ec25-b

Opens Feb 16, 2025.

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[Example of three rocket catcher devices for 2025 Science Buddies Engineering Challenge]

The 2025 Science Buddies Engineering Challenge is a fun space science challenge for K-12! Put the innovative student Rocket Catcher Challenge on your #STEM calendar!

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#RocketCatcherChallenge #scienceteacher
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