THE MISSION: A COMMUNITY CENTER, REIMAGINED
Low-prep, high-impact STEM challenges that are easy to run with any group of students.
This deck of 4 unique themed challenges is paired with short, bite-sized videos that walk you through each activity and share ideas to extend learning.
Quick + low-prep: Each challenge can be done in one class period, minimal setup
4 Unique themes: Choose based on materials, age group, and teaching goals
Low floor, high ceiling: Easy to start with room to level up
Adaptable for any group size + venue: from one child to a large group / in class, afterschool programs, STEM-nights and more
Flexible + extendable: Use as a single activity or grow into a multi-day project with cross-curricular connections in literacy, math, science, technology, and civics.
👹 Monster Mountain - Build a Theme Park with Simple Machines
Overview: A playful engineering challenge where students design and build a monster-themed playground while exploring simple machines and creative problem-solving.
Grades: K–8
Materials: GoBox Classroom Kit and Machine Maker (or assorted crafts)
Optional Student Drafting Sheets
Simple Machine and Geometry Guide
🏡 Homes and Habitats - Sustainable Homes Around the World
Overview: Students design and build shelters that protect people from real-world environmental challenges while exploring the diversity of climate, materials, culture, and sustainable solutions around the world.
Grades and Materials:
3–8 (Level 1) | GoBox Classroom Kit
5–12 (Level 2) | GoBox + Sustainable Energy Kit
Optional Drafting Materials:
Optional Level 1 Student Booklets:
Optional Level 2 Student Booklets:
👾 Planet Pioneers: Construct a Self-Sustaining Extraterrestrial Colony
Overview: An out-of-this-world challenge where teams design and build pieces of a Neptune Colony that come together - creating a futuristic community, then level up the learning with Neptunian Bots that bring movement and energy to the colony.
Grades: 3–12
Materials: GoBox Classroom Kit | Extension: Build-a-Bot Accessory Set
Optional Student Drafting Sheets
Bot-Building Guide for Students
🐬 Beastie Biomes: Engineer Habitats Based on Visual Clues + Scientific Nomenclature
Overview: A creature-driven challenge where teams decode clues from their Beastie’s scientific name and physical features to reverse engineer a habitat that fits its unique traits. Then level up the learning with creative literacy or tech-based museum exhibit extension.
Grades: 2–8
Materials: GoBox Classroom Kit Extension: Optional tech tools depending on classroom resources
Optional Student Drafting Sheets
Beastie Biomes Field Guide for Teachers
