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The Crane Design and Building Challenge -- STEM Problem Solving
A best practice lesson for the teaching of physical science or GATE talent pools:
In this lesson, students use the engineering process to build a working crane model that is strong enough to lift a stapler.
There are no set patterns, pre-cut materials, or teacher-led building instructions here! Students engage in the engineering process to design and build their own working models of cranes. The teacher sets guidelines and limitations, provides feedback and monitors progress, instructs the
4th - 8th
Engineering, Physical Science
Also included in: Creativity Bundle for GATE Gifted and Talented and ALL
Engineering Design Process Worksheets Posters STEM Booklet Phenomenon Bundle
Inspire future engineers with engineering design process worksheets, posters, and foldable booklets. Each component is carefully crafted to build problem-solving skills and encourage innovative thinking. Bundles are the most economical way to get all the resources. Check out the previews to see how these engineering design process tools can make a difference in your classroom and help your students succeed. Here's what you get:✓ The Engineering Design Process Posters✓ Foldable Booklets✓ Kid-Fr
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Physics, Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Site Formation Processes CER | Anthropology | GATE Middle School
📘 Full Length Standard Aligned DBQ CER Style Worksheet - Claim Evidence Reasoning | Site Formation Processes Case Study Worksheet | Evidence-Based Reading Engage your students in high-level critical thinking and evidence-based analysis on the subject of Anthropology, with this Full Length DBQ CER Style Worksheet. This resource is designed to help students analyze real-world topics, interpret informational texts, and support answers with evidence—all while staying accessible for gifted & tal
3rd - 6th
Informational Text, Other (Social Studies), Psychology
3D Post Processing Impact CER | Manufacturing | GATE Middle School
📘 Full Length Standard Aligned DBQ CER Style Worksheet - Claim Evidence Reasoning | 3D Post Processing Impact Case Study Worksheet | Evidence-Based Reading Engage your students in high-level critical thinking and evidence-based analysis on the subject of Manufacturing & Industry 4.0, with this Full Length DBQ CER Style Worksheet. This resource is designed to help students analyze real-world topics, interpret informational texts, and support answers with evidence—all while staying accessible
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Informational Text, Robotics
Photosynthesis Process Mini DBQ | Botany | GATE Middle School
📘 Mini DBQ - Data Based Questions | Photosynthesis Process Worksheet | Advanced Middle School Evidence-Based Reading Engage your students in high-level critical thinking and evidence-based analysis on the subject of Botany, with this Mini-DBQ (Document-Based Question) worksheet written at an advanced level perfect for gifted & talented middle school learners. This resource is designed to help students analyze real-world topics, interpret informational texts, and support answers with evidenc
3rd - 6th
Biology, Environment, Informational Text
Coastal Processes and Shoreline Mini DBQ | Earth Science | GATE Middle School
📘 Mini DBQ - Data Based Questions | Coastal Processes and Shoreline Change Worksheet | Advanced Middle School Evidence-Based Reading Engage your students in high-level critical thinking and evidence-based analysis on the subject of Earth Science, with this Mini-DBQ (Document-Based Question) worksheet written at an advanced level perfect for gifted & talented middle school learners. This resource is designed to help students analyze real-world topics, interpret informational texts, and suppo
3rd - 6th
Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Informational Text
Gifted Lessons in Forensic Science Processing A Crime Scene
Forensic Science, criminal, and crime scene investigations are high-interest, engaging, real-world topics your gifted students will love to explore. Gifted kids love to learn about forensics, how crime scenes are investigated, how evidence is collected, and how science is used to solve crimes. In this age-appropriate lesson, students will be given an introduction to, and an overview of, how detectives process a crime scene along with the evidence collected. Don’t know much about proces
5th - 8th
Science
Also included in: Gifted Lessons In Forensic Science Bundle
Dystopia: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving for Gifted and Talented
These are enrichment or acceleration activities for gifted and talented middle school students who are about to embark on independent reading of novels with a Dystopian element. Included in this resource are group discussion questions, four project based research learning options which culminate in a presentation, and teacher resources, such as an action plan to help students develop a project timeline. These activities lend themselves to multiple learning styles, and require critical thinking,
5th - 8th
English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS
RL.5.3
, RL.6.1
, RL.6.2
+13
BrushBot Engineering: Investigating the Engineering Design Process
I look forward to teaching students about the Engineering Design Process through the building of BrushBots every year. Brushbots are robots students make using toothbrush heads, DC mini motors with leads, AA batteries, a battery pack with leads, and art materials of their choice. If you are looking for a way to engage your students while teaching the the EDP, this is the unit for you. Each student learns about EDP while going through all of the steps to build their own unique BrushBot. During th
4th - 8th
Engineering, Physical Science
Solving Real World Problems
This packet guides students through the process of discussing real world problems, researching them, and finding realistic solutions. The packet is directly aligned with the Florida standards for gifted learners.
keywords: group work, teamwork, real world, issues, controversy, elementary, gifted and talented.
K - 12th
English Language Arts, Social Studies
Twenty First Century Skills/ Process Skill Assessment Rubric
Use this rubric to assess students' growth in Twenty First Century Skills (process skills) during project-based learning, problem-based learning, product development, or general class activities. The rubric assesses creativity, critical thinking, interpersonal skills, communication, and research. An open area for written feedback is also provided.
2nd - 12th
For All Subjects
Pause and Solve
Help your students solve math problems one step at a time. Do your students shut down when looking at a problem to solve? I made this resource and taught my students how to use the Pause & Solve step by step process. Checklists and sticky notes are a novelty for students. Try this resource out and see for yourself their improvement. I print this resource in color on white cardstock and laminate. I work through a few problems using this resource either whole group or small group depending on my
2nd - 12th
Basic Operations, Math, Math Test Prep
CCSS
MP1
, MP2
, MP3
+5
DEDUCTIVE AND LOGICAL REASONING - Who Killed the Champion Robert?
LOGICAL REASONING, MEDIEVAL HISTORY, PROBLEM SOLVING - This lesson/workshop takes around 2 hours to complete but is broken into 6 parts. It takes students through a step-by-step critical reasoning process in order to solve a medieval murder mystery. The lesson includes; - syllogisms, modus ponen and modus tollens problems - deductive reasoning - problem-solving paradigms - contradictive (knights and knaves) deduction - appropriate assumption-making through inference of a conclusion from an affi
5th - 8th
Basic Principles, For All Subjects, Middle Ages
Shark Tank Project/Inventions
Students use the design thinking process to invent a product that solves a problem! They then present their invention to a panel of judges in a simulated Shark Tank! This lesson plan has links to all the resources I use to carry out this big project leading up to the Shark Tank event. Want to WOW your parents and community? This is the project you need! For your students, it integrates almost every subject and gives them a real world experience with public speaking. My students come back yea
4th - 6th
For All Subjects
Career Research Project
This project guides students through the process of thinking about skills and interests that they have and applying them to potential careers. Students also research what colleges have these degree programs.
1st - 12th
SCAMPER design technique- Powerpoint Presentation
The SCAMPER technique is a creative thinking and problem-solving tool used in design thinking. The goal of SCAMPER is to generate innovative ideas and solutions. SCAMPER is an acronym that stands for: 1. Substitute 2. Combine 3. Adapt 4. Modify 5. Put to other uses 6. Eliminate 7. Rearrange SCAMPER was developed by Bob Eberle in the early 1970s. An educator and author, Eberle introduced SCAMPER as a tool for creative thinking and innovation. The technique provides a structured approach t
3rd - 6th
Science
STEAM DaVinci Renaissance Style: A Unit for Elementary GATE
In STEM Renaissance Style, students will follow the engineering process as they return to the 16th Century. With these lessons, the teacher defines the problem, helps students gather background research, and specifies the requirements. The students do the rest: creating alternative solutions, choosing the best solution, doing development work, building a prototype, and testing and redesigning.
Students construct a prototype of Da Vinci’s parachute while learning about falling objects, gravity,
4th - 8th
Engineering
Also included in: STEAM Class Bundle - Engineering Focus - 115+ Hours 374 pp Gifted GATE
Marshmallow Catapult Lab
In this project based learning lab, using the engineering design process, students work in cooperative groups to create a marshmallow launcher that can shoot a marshmallow 3 meters and land within 20 cm of the target. This takes precision and team work.
4th - 7th
Engineering
Rhetorical Appeals: Ethos, Logos, Pathos, and Kairos (Lecture Presentation)
A 28-page slide show with detailed information explaining the argument process. A great starter when introducing your Rhetorical unit. Colorful visuals detailing what is rhetoric, elements of an argument, rhetorical appeals, strategies, parallelism, a clear demonstration of the use of Ethos, Logos, Pathos, and Kairos using commercial examples, such as George Forman, Cheerios, the NBA, toothpaste, cable TV, and so many more commercial examples. Looking for the "ah-ha" moment with your middle sc
4th - 12th
English Language Arts, Writing-Essays
WONDER TIME + DESIGN THINKING Slides/Docs Set
These Google Slides are designed to move students through the design thinking process and begin generating purposeful questions. It moves students through the prompts of: natural wonder, awareness of specific issues, empathy, specific problems to be solved, starting with a product idea, and starting with a passion/interest. A PERFECT INTRODUCTION TO GENIUS HOUR / PASSION PROJECT. This also includes: A Google Slide presentation to introduce and guide students through the stages of the design thin
3rd - 8th
Instructional Technology
Volcano, Earthquake, Landslide PBL scenario
Problem Based Learning scenario to engage students in the understanding of the processes of earthquakes , landslides, and volcanoes. The scenario sets up the problem for the students and leaves the final product open ended. Allows the teacher to be a facilitator in student research, analysis, and presentation.
4th - 8th
Earth Sciences
Design Your Own Math Game
Students brainstorm ideas to make their own math game and plan the process. After the plan is complete, I give them basic crafting resources to make it come to life and let them play the games with one another! Accessible to students of all levels. 4 different instructions pages to choose from. Completely Editable.
K - 5th
Math
Santa's Golden Cookie
Golden Cookies are perplexing challenges that require students to use research skills, logic, problem-solving, math, and/or creative thinking to solve. Each Golden Cookie has a unique problem and storyline. Students love working on these mysteries as they scour the globe for answers.
Santa's Dilemma takes students around the world searching for clues left by his merry little elves. Students must read the clues and use logic, research, and process of elimination to determine which clues belo
3rd - 6th
English Language Arts
STEM STEAM Teamwork Cup Tower Challenge
This is a great introductory activity for grades 3-5 in STEAM. It promotes problem solving and teamwork and hits on the Engineering Design Process in a reflection. Students will receive challenge cards and simple materials (on rubberband with strings and plastic cups) to complete the task with little directions. There are added challenges to increase the difficulty. This is a great way to get kids thinking critically and working as a team in your STEAM lab!
3rd - 5th
Library Skills
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