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DRDP 2025 Checklist ATL 4
DRDP 2025 ATL 4: Planning
PreK
Basic Principles, Character Education, Informational Text
DRDP 2025 Checklist ATL 3
DRDP 2025 ATL 3: Problem-Solving checklist.
PreK
Basic Principles, Character Education, Informational Text
DRDP 2025 Checklist ATL 2
DRDP 2025 ATL 2: Curiosity, Interest, and Initiative checklist.
PreK
Basic Principles, Character Education, Informational Text
Science Sound Explorers – Station Worksheet (Physics)
Sound Explorers – Teacher InstructionsIf equipment is not available you can find examples of each station on Youtube. 🧰 Equipment NeededWater Xylophone Station: 4–6 identical glass bottles or jars, Water pitcher (for filling/adjusting levels) Rubber Band Guitar Station: Variety of rubber bands (thick and thin) Volume Vibes Station: Metal spoons (1 per student or pair), Sturdy tabletop or hard surface to tap on Straw Pipe Station: Plastic straws (1 per student or pair), Scissors (safety scissor
K - 3rd
Basic Principles, Physics
Magnetic or Non-Magnetic Card Sorting - Montessori, Homeschool Sorting Activity
Transform your science center into an engaging exploration station with this hands-on magnetic or non-magnetic card sorting activity! Perfect for introducing young learners to the fascinating world of magnetism through interactive card sorting and concrete learning experiences. ✨ Why Teachers Love This Resource This Montessori-inspired physical science activity makes abstract magnetic concepts concrete and accessible for little hands and minds. Students will develop critical thinking skills
PreK - 1st
Basic Principles, General Science, Other (Science)
SOCRATES IN THE SCHOOL YEAR: A COLLECTION OF KNOWLEDGE ACTIVITIES: GRS.4-10, MG
This booklet covers many issues in the science classroom. It covers many important principles, how to think, and some historical aspects. Students can do the research/ and work on the internet or at home. Teachers can assign this booklet for an independent research project. There are fun activities and challenges in this 72 page booklet. Use this booklet in lieu of an assessment. Knowledge is power!
5th - 12th, Adult Education
Basic Principles, Science
CCSS
RST.6-8.1
, RST.6-8.2
50 Animal Mazes | Logic Puzzles | Zoo Animals Coloring Pages | Printable
Animal Maze Activity Pack 50 Fun, Printable Mazes to Boost Logic, Focus & Problem-Solving (K–4) Looking for a hands-on activity that keeps kids thinking and smiling?This adorable maze pack combines learning with playful challenge. No screens required! Build Thinking Skills the Fun Way Each maze features a lovable animal trying to find its favorite food—kids will guide them through simple paths that build: Logic and critical thinking Problem-solving and spatial awareness Attention to de
PreK - 6th
Basic Principles, Coloring Pages, Visual Arts
First Week of School Science Back to School STEM Activity First Day Teamwork Fun
Looking for back to school STEM activities for the first week of school that combine hands-on engineering with critical thinking and team-building? The Apples Afar Cantilever STEM Challenge is a student favorite for the first day of school or fall-themed science units. This collaborative activity tasks students with designing and building a cantilever to suspend an apple as far from the edge of a desk as possible. It’s an engaging way to introduce the engineering design process, encourage
2nd - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Back to School STEM Activity First Day First Week of School Science Teamwork Fun
Looking for first week of school science activities that are hands-on, NGSS-aligned, and actually fun? The Apple Tree Catcher STEM Challenge is an engaging, collaborative build that’s perfect for your beginning of the year science activities, especially during apple season or fall themes. In this high-interest, low-prep activity, students work in teams to design and build a device to catch falling apples before they hit the ground. It’s a creative way to introduce (or reinforce) the engine
2nd - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Montessori Discussion Cards: Simple Machines
Discussion cards allow children to practice their classification, and ultimately decision-making, skills.
This particular resource contains four examples of the six types of simple machines:
levers
wedges
pulleys
wheels and axles
inclined planes
screws
The control booklet allows an independent control of error and provides extra information on each image.
K - 3rd
Basic Principles, Physical Science, Vocabulary
Water Cycle Homework Bracelets with QR Codes {Kindergarten Homework}
Water Cycle Bracelets with QR Codes for age appropriate & fun Kindergarten homework! These QR code bracelets are great for strengthening the connection and communication between school and home and empowering parents to help their children master new skills. After learning about the water cycle, place the QR code bracelet on each student (or their backpack / folder) to take home. Each bracelet contains QR codes that link to an educational practice video and a simple family activity (known as the
PreK - 1st
Basic Principles, Family Consumer Sciences
Engineer Design Process Worksheet – Grades 3–5 | User Empathy Mapping
User Empathy Mapping Worksheet – Design Thinking for Grades 3–5Support young innovators in designing with empathy using this User Empathy Mapping Worksheet, created for grades 3–5! This scaffolded, student-friendly worksheet helps learners explore their user's thoughts, feelings, actions, and needs before starting a STEM or design thinking challenge. With 8 clear, age-appropriate questions, students build a deeper understanding of who they’re designing for—and why it matters. Perfect for the
3rd - 5th
Basic Principles, Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-1
Engineering Design Process Interactive Notebook – IMAGINE Phase | 5Ws + Goals
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 organ
5th - 7th
Basic Principles, Engineering, General Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
Investigation Skills Poster & Lesson IB PYP STEM & Inquiry-Based Learning K-5
Help your students develop essential investigation skills with this engaging, hands-on resource designed for grades K-5! This differentiated resource includes two detailed lesson plans (K-2 & 3-5), an Investigator Poster, and student printables to support STEM, inquiry-based learning, and IB PYP Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills. What’s Inside?✅ Investigation Skills Poster – A visually engaging poster outlining key skills investigators use, such as curiosity, problem-solving, collaborat
PreK - 5th
Basic Principles, Forensics, General Science
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
Montessori Cosmic Tower Pictures
Help your children to understand where we live in the universe. Print the pictures and glue on a set of boxes from a craft store. This is a big hit in the classroom!!
PreK - 9th
Astronomy, Basic Principles, Geography
Science Fiction to Science Fact | Inspirational STEM Poster for Classrooms
Inspire your students to think big, question boldly, and explore the unknown with this retro-style sci-fi classroom poster. Quote: “It’s only science fiction… until it’s SCIENCE FACT.” Mission Directive: Dream Big. Think Critically. Experiment Often. Perfect for STEM rooms, science walls, AVID spaces, and student innovation labs. ✅ Includes: 1 high-resolution PDF (8.5x11") for easy classroom printing 1 PNG for digital use Aligned with a growth mindset and science-forward culture!
4th - 12th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
Science Skills Scientific Method Testable Research Questions Worksheet
This student-friendly guide teaches how to write clear, testable science questions that can lead to hands-on investigations. It introduces the structure of a good question using independent and dependent variables, and shows students how to avoid vague or opinion-based prompts. Students analyze examples, find mistakes, and write their own testable questions to build confidence and understanding. Included in the resource are complete objective descriptions for MYP Criterion, ATL, UDL, NGSS and s
5th - 8th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
Gravity: Reading and Comprehension Questions
Hello, there. I’m Mr. Juan Giraldo. I’m an Elementary Teacher at a Colombian Bilingual-Immersive School. I teach Science and English. As part of the NGSS Standards, 5th-grade students need to learn about gravity, so I researched the most important info they need to know to comprehend the basis of the topic. This activity is aligned to NGSS Standards. Hope it helps!
3rd - 5th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, General Science
NGSS
5-PS2-1
Also included in: Gravity Package
PROYECTO ANIMALES MARINOS
PROYECTO "ANIMALES MARINOS", MUY COMPLETO. TIENE TODA LA INFORMACIÓN BÁSICA SOBRE LOS PRINCIPALES ANIMALES MARINOS Y SUS CARACTERÍSTICAS. SE ACOMPAÑA DE FOTOGRAFÍAS DE LOS MISMOS. EL PROYECTO INCLUYE: - FLORA MARINA -FAUNA MARINA - CARACTERÍSTICAS DE LOS PECES - PEZ RAYA - CURIOSIDADES DEL PEZ RAYA - PIRAÑAS - EL TIGRE DEL OCÉANO - PECES VOLADORES - EL PEZ ARQUERO - EL PEZ PIEDRA - EL PEZ GLOBO - CABALLITO DE MAR - TIBURONES: CARACTERÍSITCAS, ALIMENTACIÓN, TIPOS - GRAN TIBURÓN BLANCO, TIBURÓN BA
PreK - 2nd
Basic Principles
PREK THEME Back to School, All About Me, Healthy Foods Sort Sensory Bins
This can be used in your PREK Theme UNIT back to school, all about me, healthy living, or safety.
Healthy or Unhealthy foods sort. You can cut up the pictures and put them in a SENSORY BIN.
It is an Instant center and you just have to print (on card stock) and laminate, then cut apart.
This can be used as an assessment or a center to help the students practice the skill.
This fulfills COMMON CORE and TEKS.
If you have any problems, please let me know before posting feedback. Thank you for your
PreK - 1st
Basic Principles, Science
Rube Goldberg Machines
This download includes everything you need (links, rubrics, videos, templates, etc) to have your class create Rube Goldberg machines. It starts with background on Rube Goldberg, then goes into a study of simple machines followed by Newton's Laws. Students will have fun learning and creating these funny devices that perform simple tasks! Includes all pages needed for students. Get ready for an explosion of ideas!
4th - 6th
Basic Principles, For All Subjects
PBL-Problem-Based Learning: Solve the Local Water Crisis
Water Crisis Warriors: A Project-Based Learning Challenge Inspire future problem-solvers with a real-world mission they can dive into—literally! Water Crisis Warriors is a high-impact PBL unit where students explore the causes and effects of a local water crisis and take on the challenge of designing creative, research-based solutions. With built-in critical thinking tools, collaborative tasks, and a final presentation, this unit is perfect for gifted enrichment, environmental science, or s
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, Environment, General Science
Montessori Math Area Number Rods Task Cards
Number rods are a hands-on teaching material used in the Montessori method to help children understand the concept of numbers, counting, and their relationships. These rods are typically introduced in the early stages of Montessori math education, usually for children aged 3 to 6. Number rods are a set of 10 wooden rods of increasing lengths. Each rod is segmented and alternates between two colors (usually red and blue) to visually represent each unit. 01. The shortest rod (1 unit) is entirely r
PreK - 1st
Basic Operations, Basic Principles, Math
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