Description
Help your students master the first step in the Engineering Design Process with this engaging 5Ws Reading & Interactive Notebook Activity!
Designed to support NGSS HS-ETS1 standards, this resource introduces students to asking Who, What, Where, When, and Why questions to define a real-world design problem with clarity and purpose.
This printable activity includes:
- A student-friendly article explaining how to use the 5Ws to break down a design challenge
- Real-world examples and prompts that guide students to identify problem stakeholders, conditions, and context
- An interactive notebook page where students apply their learning by matching and organizing the 5Ws for a given design scenario
- Bonus: A short introduction to primary vs. secondary research, ideal for helping students think critically about how to gather information before designing solutions
Perfect for engineering classes, STEM electives, makerspaces, or any high school science classroom focused on design thinking, inclusive design, and problem-solving!
Skills & Standards:
- Supports NGSS MS-ETS1-1 (Defining and Delimiting Engineering Problems)
- Promotes critical thinking and research literacy
- Integrates real-world connections and student-centered inquiry
Engineering Design Interactive Notes | Using the 5Ws for Design thinking
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Description
Help your students master the first step in the Engineering Design Process with this engaging 5Ws Reading & Interactive Notebook Activity!
Designed to support NGSS HS-ETS1 standards, this resource introduces students to asking Who, What, Where, When, and Why questions to define a real-world design problem with clarity and purpose.
This printable activity includes:
- A student-friendly article explaining how to use the 5Ws to break down a design challenge
- Real-world examples and prompts that guide students to identify problem stakeholders, conditions, and context
- An interactive notebook page where students apply their learning by matching and organizing the 5Ws for a given design scenario
- Bonus: A short introduction to primary vs. secondary research, ideal for helping students think critically about how to gather information before designing solutions
Perfect for engineering classes, STEM electives, makerspaces, or any high school science classroom focused on design thinking, inclusive design, and problem-solving!
Skills & Standards:
- Supports NGSS MS-ETS1-1 (Defining and Delimiting Engineering Problems)
- Promotes critical thinking and research literacy
- Integrates real-world connections and student-centered inquiry
