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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
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
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
Leprechaun Design Process
Use this process to build Leprechaun traps that will hopefully give a gold result. Inventors and engineers use this process to help them think creatively about a problem.
PreK - 1st
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
Consequence Map in Zones of Regulation Colors(customizable)
Visual for talking and processing consequences for different behaviors. Made in the Zones of Regulation Colors.
Yellow Box - sometime happened... (fill in common antecedents)
Green Circles - "good choices" > what the student gets > how other people feel
Red Circles - "bad choices" > what the student gets > how other people feel
**Everything is editable so you can change the words to individualize this for your students.
PreK - 2nd
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
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
Light Exploration Science Activity
A brief science experiment that works through the scientific process
1st - 4th
General Science
Gifted Engineering Project
Students will learn about how an engineer goes through a process to create a design. They will be on a design team and design a car that will hold a raw egg. The car will go down and ramp and crash into a brick wall. The goal is to keep the egg from cracking. Students will work through Bloom's Taxonomy throughout the lesson. A rubric is included at the end. The preview has the power point to go with it.
2nd - 3rd
Engineering
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
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
200 No-Prep | Music | Concert & Performance Reflections | K-12
Title: Music | 200 No-Prep Concert & Performance Reflections | K-12Description: 🎼 Overview: Help students process live or recorded music experiences with 200 no-prep reflection prompts. Questions address audience, performers, emotions, and musical elements. ✨ How It Can Be Used:🏛️ Concert field trip follow-ups📝 Quick reflections after in-class performances🎤 Sub plans with recordings💬 Small group discussions🌟 Why Teachers & Students Love It:🧠 Promotes thoughtfu
K - 12th, Higher Education
Instrumental Music, Music, Other (Performing Arts)
Also included in: Music | 2050 No-Prep Mega-Bundle (10 Products) | K-12
Inventors and inventions unit planner (IB format)
An 8-10 week (can be condensed) editable IB style unit plan focussing on the 6-step design process. Students follow this process to create an invention in a group or individually.
1st - 9th
Science
Goal Setting Journal/Worksheet for students
This is an easy goal setting worksheet to help students to learn and work through the goal-setting process and self-monitor. This is a great way to teach executive functioning through planning, organization, and self-monitoring. I use this with my gifted groups in elementary, with my kids who need to work on behavioral regulation, growth mindset groups, etc.
4th - 12th
What is a pet?
Pets are all around us in the community. The lesson "What is a pet?" guides students through the process of defining a "pet," naming an animal, and how selecting an animal and naming it begins to create a relationship.
4th - 10th
Character Education, English Language Arts
Think Sheet
This is a behavior think sheet for after an incident has occurred. The student fills it out after, then processes with staff. These character traits are responsibility, respect, and safety.
5th - 12th
Character Education
SCAMPER Invention Project
This two page activity includes instructions, expectations, descriptions, and a rubric for a "SCAMPER" project. Students will use the "SCAMPER" process to invent a new product. This is editable so that it can be modified for your specific purpose and grade-appropriate activity.
2nd - 12th
Other (Social Studies)
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