Description
Help your students think like real engineers with this engaging, scaffolded Interactive Notebook set for the IMAGINE phase of the Engineering Design Process!
The IMAGINE Phase of the Engineering Design Cycle is the Second Phase of the problem solving process. Students brainstorm, empathize with the user, and make clear goals for the Design.
Designed for Grades 5–7, this resource helps students explore design specifications, feasibility, and idea generation through vocabulary, graphic organizers, and cut-and-paste activities.
Perfect for STEM and STEAM classrooms, this low-prep notebook page pack focuses on critical thinking and creativity while aligning with engineering and design thinking standards.
✅ What’s Included:
- Teacher-read Read alouds to introduce the IMAGINE phase
- Foldable activity for the 5Ws to guide students in writing a design specification
- Cut-and-paste 5Ws chart activity based on a real-world example (designing a better water bottle)
- 8 Vocabulary Cards (including “Design Specification,” “Feasible,” “Criteria,” and more) with student-friendly definitions
- Note page on how to generate ideas and compare options
- Clear progression from problem analysis to ideation
Skills Covered:
- Writing design specifications
- Identifying criteria and constraints
- Conducting guided brainstorming
- Using the 5Ws to think critically about user needs
- Understanding feasibility and innovation
Great For:
- Engineering Design Units
- IB MYP Design Cycle
- Middle School STEM Lessons
- Interactive Notebook Setups
- Project-Based Learning Prep
- Makerspaces or Design Thinking Fridays
If you would like an over view of the whole cycle, check out this resource:
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Engineering-Design-Cycle-Interactive-Notebook-6th-Grade-STEM-Activities-13596991
If you are looking for the first Phase: ASK -- check out this resource:
Engineering Design Process Interactive Notebook – IMAGINE Phase | 5Ws + Goals
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Description
Help your students think like real engineers with this engaging, scaffolded Interactive Notebook set for the IMAGINE phase of the Engineering Design Process!
The IMAGINE Phase of the Engineering Design Cycle is the Second Phase of the problem solving process. Students brainstorm, empathize with the user, and make clear goals for the Design.
Designed for Grades 5–7, this resource helps students explore design specifications, feasibility, and idea generation through vocabulary, graphic organizers, and cut-and-paste activities.
Perfect for STEM and STEAM classrooms, this low-prep notebook page pack focuses on critical thinking and creativity while aligning with engineering and design thinking standards.
✅ What’s Included:
- Teacher-read Read alouds to introduce the IMAGINE phase
- Foldable activity for the 5Ws to guide students in writing a design specification
- Cut-and-paste 5Ws chart activity based on a real-world example (designing a better water bottle)
- 8 Vocabulary Cards (including “Design Specification,” “Feasible,” “Criteria,” and more) with student-friendly definitions
- Note page on how to generate ideas and compare options
- Clear progression from problem analysis to ideation
Skills Covered:
- Writing design specifications
- Identifying criteria and constraints
- Conducting guided brainstorming
- Using the 5Ws to think critically about user needs
- Understanding feasibility and innovation
Great For:
- Engineering Design Units
- IB MYP Design Cycle
- Middle School STEM Lessons
- Interactive Notebook Setups
- Project-Based Learning Prep
- Makerspaces or Design Thinking Fridays
If you would like an over view of the whole cycle, check out this resource:
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Engineering-Design-Cycle-Interactive-Notebook-6th-Grade-STEM-Activities-13596991
If you are looking for the first Phase: ASK -- check out this resource:
