DIY Hydraulic Elevator | STEM Engineering Project for Kids

Build your own Hydraulic Elevator with this hands-on STEM engineering project! Using craft sticks, wire, and simple hydraulic components (syringes + tubing), kids can explore how hydraulic pressure works while creating a working mini elevator/lift. This is an exciting project for budding engineers and a great introduction to mechanical systems. In this video, you’ll learn how to: ✔ assemble the elevator frame with craft sticks ✔ connect syringes and tubing to create hydraulic movement ✔ lift and lower objects using fluid pressure ✔ understand the science behind hydraulics and simple machines ✔ turn this into a classroom STEM challenge or engineering lesson This project is perfect for: • STEM units • upper elementary & middle school engineering • project-based learning • makerspaces • homeschool hands-on science Get full instructions + a related book recommendation here: https://teachbesideme.com/stem-projec... A fantastic engineering build that makes hydraulics easy—and fun—to understand!