No Prep Sub Plans: Extreme Jobs: Underwater Welder | STEM Build Challenge |

No Prep Sub Plans: Extreme Jobs: Underwater Welder | STEM Build Challenge | Engineering Design Activity | Grades 5–8

Bring one of the world’s most dangerous careers into your classroom with this engaging Extreme Jobs STEM challenge! In this hands-on lesson, students explore the fascinating world of underwater welding while researching real-world engineering challenges and designing their own magnetic retrieval tool.
Students will investigate how underwater welders repair ships, pipelines, bridges, and oil rigs while learning about magnets, problem-solving, and the engineering design process. Then, teams will build, test, improve, and compete in a fun STEM retrieval challenge using simple classroom materials.

Perfect for:
- Emergency sub plans
- STEM enrichment
- Engineering/design lessons
- Career exploration
- Science centers
- Early finishers
- Cross-curricular learning

What’s Included
- Teacher Direction Pages
- Flexible 1-Day, 2-Day, and 3-Day lesson options
- Student Research & Planning Pages
- Design Sketch Area
- Materials Planning Section
- Testing Trial Recording Charts
- Reflection Questions
- Black & White Student Version
- Real-world STEM engineering challenge

STEM Challenge
Students must:
✔ Research underwater welding
✔ Learn how magnetic retrieval systems work
✔ Design a magnetic retrieval tool
✔ Test and improve their prototype
✔ Record testing trials and engineering changes
✔ Reflect on teamwork and problem solving

Why Teachers Love This Resource
- Extremely engaging hands-on STEM activity
- Flexible timing for 1–3 class periods
- Minimal prep required
- Easy for substitute teachers to follow
- Encourages teamwork and creativity
- Strong real-world career connections
- Print-friendly student pages included

Recommended for Grades 5–8