Khalid International Schools
STEAM fair – Innovations and Solutions
2025-2026
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Project Planning Packet
Engineer design problem
• Choose a real-world problem or need (connected to life/physical/earth &
space/environmental/tech/robotics).
• Define the problem: users, criteria (what success looks like), constraints (limits:
time, cost, materials, safety).
• Research background science/tech and list materials you’ll need.
• Imagine multiple solutions (brainstorm at least 3).
• Plan: select one solution, sketch, list materials, and write build & test steps.
• Create a prototype (model/device/system/software).
• Test & Evaluate against the criteria; collect data.
• Improve: iterate based on test results.
• Build your display board and prepare your presentation.
• Turn in the Design Packet to the teacher.
• Present your project at the STEM fair.
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Project title:
Class:
Leader:
Members:
I- Define the Problem (Project Challenge)
• Problem / Need (Who needs it and why?):
• Users / Stakeholders:
• Criteria (How will we know it works?):
• Constraints (limits: time, cost, size, tools, safety, rules):
• “How might we…” project question (design challenge):
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II- Research & Investigate (and choose materials)
• What science/tech ideas are connected to this problem?
• What solutions already exist? What are their pros/cons?
• Materials we might need (with quantities):
Materials:
Scientific terms Definition
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Research Description
III- Imagine (Brainstorm Solutions)
Brainstorm at least 3 different ideas. (Sketch or bullet each).
1. Idea A:
2. Idea B:
3. Idea C:
Decision: Which idea will we try first, and why? (refer to criteria/constraints)
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IV- Plan (Drawings, Steps, Roles, Timeline)
• Labeled sketch of chosen design (dimensions where helpful):
• Final materials list (with quantities):
• Build procedure (numbered steps):
• Testing plan: What will we measure? With what tools? How many trials?
• Team roles & mini-timeline: Who does what by when?
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Observations
Due date for steps I-IV is: November 16th
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V. Create (Prototype & Build)
• Build log (dates, what we did, photos/diagrams):
• Observations during build: What worked? What was tricky?
VI. Test & Evaluate
• Test conditions:
• Data table(s) &/or charts:
• Did the prototype meet the criteria? Which ones? Provide evidence.
• What failed or under-performed? Why do you think so?
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VII. Improve (Iterate)
• Changes we made (with rationale):
• Retest results (table/notes):
• What we’d improve next time (next iteration plan):
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VIII. Communicate (Display Board & Pitch)
Your display must include:
• Title & Problem/Need (with users)
• Criteria & Constraints
• Research highlights (citations acceptable)
• Ideas considered (at least 3) & why you chose the final one
• Plan: labelled sketch & materials
• Prototype photos/diagrams
• Testing: data tables/graphs and what they show
• Improvements/Iteration summary
• Impact & Safety (who benefits, how it’s safe/sustainable)
• Clear, readable layout (≥16 pt font), no student faces in photos
Display Board
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Science Fair Evaluation Rubric
Content (planning packet) Points
Received
Design Packet (10 pts)
Problem clearly defined with criteria & constraints (2)
Research summary and materials are relevant (2)
Brainstorming shows 3+ ideas and selection rationale (2)
Plan includes labeled sketch & clear build/test steps (2)
Test plan identifies metrics, tools, and trials (2)
. Design Packet (10 pts)
Display board Points
Received
Display, Logbook & Presentation (10 pts)
Display board is organized, readable, and complete (2)
Data shown clearly (tables/graphs) and interpreted (2)
Iteration: improvements explained with evidence (2)
Engineering logbook (build/test records, photos) is
complete (2)
Presentation & teamwork: clear roles, confident delivery,
Q&A (2)