Engineering Mission #1 Helicopter Challenge

Engineering Mission Mail Packet #1 – Helicopter Challenge

Turn your mailbox into an engineering adventure! Every month the theme changes!

The Engineering Mission Mail Packet is a hands-on STEM activity designed to inspire young engineers through creative building, problem-solving, and fun challenges. Each mission arrives, between the 1st and 7th of each month, packed with engaging activities that encourage kids to think like real engineers while having a blast.

In this mission, your engineer will:

🚁 Complete the Helicopter Engineering Challenge

• Build and test a paper helicopter
• Experiment with different designs
• Discover how engineers use testing and redesign to improve inventions

📖 Also included:

• Mission Guide written by a STEM Teacher
• Step-by-step engineering challenge with QR link to video with instructions
• Engineering Mission Passport (only one given for 12 missions)
• STEM facts
• Fun helicopter-themed Word Search
• Fun helicopter-themed Maze
• Fun helicopter-themed Coloring Page
• Passport mission sticker
• Link to Padlet to upload a video of your child completing mission (optional)

Every month the theme changes

Perfect For:

• Ages 7–12 (adaptable for younger children with adult help)
• Homeschool families
• STEM clubs
• Classroom enrichment
• Rainy day learning
• Gift ideas for curious kids

Skills Developed:

✔ Critical Thinking

✔ Problem Solving

✔ Engineering Design Process

✔ Creativity

✔ Observation

✔ Persistence

No expensive materials required! Whether your child dreams of becoming an engineer, inventor, pilot, or simply loves building and creating, this mission is a fun way to learn through hands-on discovery.

Mission Accepted? Your engineering adventure starts now!