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Computer Rules Digital Breakout for Grades K-2
Introduce computer rules to young learners through a digital breakout escape room for grades K-2. Activities make learning tech expectations fun and memorable. Using technology and problem solving skills, students decipher codes to learn computer rules and expectations. This is a great activity to introduce students to the escape the classroom challenges, and it is fully digital! I'm calling it a digital breakout because students enter the final codes into a locked Google Form. This activity ca
K - 2nd
Computer Science - Technology
Makerspace Rules Posters
Makerspace Rules Posters These posters are designed for any classroom makerspace. The 9 posters (a title page and eight rules) are intentionally general/vague to allow for flexibility as you and your students' makerspace experience and materials grow. The product includes 1 bonus non-editable "Makerspace Certification" mini-poster that is intended to provide more customized support within the Makerspace, while at the same time fostering independence and problem-solving! Included in this Produc
5th - 8th
Instructional Technology, Science
Also included in: Makerspace Posters for Middle School Bundle
The Red Wolf 10(j) Rule & Landowner CER | N. Carolina | GATE Middle School
📘 Full Length Standard Aligned DBQ CER Style Worksheet - Claim Evidence Reasoning | The Red Wolf 10(j) Rule & Landowner Tolerance Case Study Worksheet | Evidence-Based Reading Engage your students in high-level critical thinking and evidence-based analysis on the subject of North Carolina Wildlife & Forestry, 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—al
3rd - 6th
Biology, Environment, Informational Text
The Idaho Roadless Rule Efficacy CER | Idaho Ecology | GATE Middle School
📘 Full Length Standard Aligned DBQ CER Style Worksheet - Claim Evidence Reasoning | The Idaho Roadless Rule Efficacy Case Study Worksheet | Evidence-Based Reading Engage your students in high-level critical thinking and evidence-based analysis on the subject of Idaho Wildlife & Forestry, 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 access
3rd - 6th
Biology, Environment, Informational Text
The 3-4-5 Rule DBQ/CER | Carpentry Standard-Aligned | GATE Middle School
📘 Full Length NGSS Aligned DBQ CER Style Worksheet - Claim Evidence Reasoning | The 3-4-5 Rule Worksheet | Evidence-Based Reading Engage your students in high-level critical thinking and evidence-based analysis on the subject of Carpentry, 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 & talented middle school learner
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Informational Text, Physical Science
The Zaitsev Rule DBQ/CER | Organic Chemistry | GATE Middle School
📘 Full Length Standard Aligned DBQ CER Style Worksheet - Claim Evidence Reasoning | The Zaitsev Rule Worksheet | Evidence-Based Reading Engage your students in high-level critical thinking and evidence-based analysis on the subject of Organic Chemistry, 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 & talented middle s
3rd - 6th
Biology, Chemistry, Informational Text
Parliamentary Procedure and Robert's Rules DBQ/CER | FFA | GATE Middle School
📘 Full Length Standard Aligned DBQ CER Style Worksheet - Claim Evidence Reasoning | Parliamentary Procedure and Robert's Rules Worksheet | Evidence-Based Reading Engage your students in high-level critical thinking and evidence-based analysis on the subject of FFA, 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 & talen
3rd - 6th
Biology, Environment, Informational Text
AP Biology Lab Norms & Expectations | Lab Safety, Procedures, Accountability
AP Biology Lab Norms & Expectations | Lab Safety, Procedures, Student AccountabilityStart your lab units strong with clear expectations and structured routines using this AP Biology Lab Norms & Expectations resource. Designed for high school science classrooms, this tool helps build a safe, efficient, and high-functioning lab environment while reinforcing student accountability and scientific responsibility. Perfect for the first week of school, lab introductions, or resetting expectations mi
5th - 12th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
Playground Designer | Differentiated STEM & Budgeting Activity
Challenge students to think creatively and critically with this engaging differentiated playground design STEM activity! Students use problem-solving, spatial reasoning, and design skills to create their own playground layouts while working within increasingly complex design requirements. Level 1 – Basic Playground Design Students design a playground using a simple geometric grid Focus on layout, shape placement, and creative thinking Level 2 – Safety Rules Challenge Students must follow play
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Financial Literacy, Geometry
CCSS
3.MD.C.5
, 3.MD.C.5a
, 3.MD.C.6
+7
End of Year Project: Solar Oven Investigation
This is the perfect end of the year project to keep your students engaged! Includes project guidelines and expectations, charts, graphic organizers, rubric and more!
4th - 6th
Engineering, Graphing, Other (Math)
CCSS, NGSS
5.MD.B.2
, MP1
, MP2
+7
Engineering Design Process with Worksheets | Snack Grabber | 3rd 4th 5th Grade
Have some little inventors in your class? Give them a chance to use the engineering design process to solve a problem - a very sweet problem! You will stick some yummy snacks way up high on the wall. Your students will work in small groups to invent a snack grabber to get the snack down safely. The number one rule is that they need to keep their feet on the ground! The must get the snack down without climbing or jumping. They will design a device to retrieve the treat safely without letting it d
3rd - 5th
Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
Engineering Towers STEM Unit | Gifted Learners & Small Group Projects | Lesson
Engineering Towers STEM Unit | Gifted Learners & Small Group Projects | Lesson Plans & Activities Bring hands-on engineering and problem-solving into your classroom with this comprehensive STEM resource! Perfect for gifted learners, STEM lessons, or small group projects, students will explore engineering principles, teamwork, and critical thinking. What’s Included: Two Detailed Lesson Plans – Step-by-step instructions for building towers and teaching engineering concepts Student Rubric
3rd - 6th
Science
STEM Challenge: Cup Tower | Engineering | Science Grades 4-6
STEM Challenge: Cup Tower 🏗️ Cooperative Team Building at Its Best!Looking for a high-engagement STEM activity that builds teamwork, problem-solving, and critical thinking — without a ton of prep? STEM Challenge: Cup Tower is a hands-on, collaborative engineering challenge where students must stack cups into a tower using only a rubber band tool — no hands allowed! This ready-to-go resource makes it easy for you to facilitate a powerful STEM experience in just one class period. 🚀 What’s Inclu
3rd - 6th
Engineering, General Science, Other (Science)
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+2
January Depth & Complexity Critical Thinking | Winter Enrichment | Grades 3-5
January is a powerful instructional month. After returning from winter break, students are cognitively ready to analyze systems, reflect on growth, identify patterns, and evaluate rules and decisions. This resource uses Depth & Complexity to channel that readiness into structured, high-level thinking. The tasks are intentionally open-ended, allowing for multiple correct responses as long as students provide logical reasoning and evidence. This makes the resource ideal for gifted learners, enrich
3rd - 5th
Other (ELA), Other (Math), Other (Science)
CCSS
RI.3.1
, RI.3.2
, RI.3.3
+17
Makerspace Super Hero Task Cards
STEM Super Hero Task Cards are perfect for using in your Maker Space! Join the Maker Movement by giving your students time to create, tinker, problem solve, and invent! This pack revolves around a Super Hero theme and includes: -7 task cards -task card cover -record sheet -bulletin board letters for a Super Hero Success Themed board -Writing connections sheet -Super Hero Maker Space Rules Poster -Directions and How To's This pack with themed task cards offers your students opportunities to joi
2nd - 5th
Engineering, General Science, Science
Also included in: Makerspace STEM Bundle
Makerspace Going Buggy Insect Themed Task Cards #sizzlingSTEM
STEM Going Buggy Task Cards are perfect for using in your Maker Space! Join the Maker Movement by giving your students time to create, tinker, problem solve, and invent! This pack revolves around a Fun Bug theme and includes: -7 task cards -task card cover -record sheet -bulletin board letters for a Going Buggy Beauties Themed board -Writing connections sheet - Maker Space Rules Poster -Directions and How To's This pack with themed task cards offers your students opportunities to join the Make
2nd - 5th
Engineering, General Science, Science
Also included in: Makerspace STEM Bundle
Makerspace Fishing Day Task Card Pack
STEM Fishing Day Task Cards are perfect for using in your Maker Space! Join the Maker Movement by giving your students time to create, tinker, problem solve, and invent! This pack revolves around a Fishing Day theme and includes: -7 task cards -task card cover -record sheet -bulletin board letters for a Fishing For Creations Themed board -Writing connections sheet -Fishing DayMaker Space Rules Poster -Directions and How To's This pack with themed task cards offers your students opportunities t
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Science
Also included in: Makerspace STEM Bundle
Personalized Name Card - STEM Engineering Challenge
Are you looking for a great STEM challenge for the first day or week of school?Can you create a personalized name card following a specific set of rules? Personalized Name Card ChallengeMaterials Needed: (per individual)- white cardstock paper - markers, crayons, or colored pencils - ruler - scissors and tape - pencil STEM Challenges are a way to get your kids thinking and building at the same time! These challenges use minimal materials and can be used as a way to improve your students’ commun
2nd - 6th
Engineering
Also included in: First Week of School - Set of 3 STEM Engineering Challenges
Unplugged Coding for Winter STEM Activity Directional Hour of Code
Unplugged Coding for Winter includes 3 levels of printable directional coding challenges: ❄️ Simple maze: Students follow 3 conditional statements and draw a path through the maze)❄️ Intermediate maze: Students follow the rules of 4 conditional statements and code a path of their choice through the maze.❄️ Challenging maze: Students follow the 4 rules with multiple steps and code the longest path they can through the maze, avoiding infinite loops where they might get stuck forever!❄️ Bonus Acti
2nd - 8th
Computer Science - Technology
Roller Coaster Challenge KS2 support guides and visuals
These are to support and guide pupils to build a roller coaster. The challenge sheets aim to develop their knowledge of structures and modelling techniques. The challenge is laid out, the expectations and rules as well as materials and resources specified. Great for a STEAM day or Science and Design and Technology lessons. Also, you can link to Physics and Maths. Design in a playful, child-friendly way to promote engagement.It isadaptable for all levels all learners
5th - 9th
Engineering, Measurement, Physics
CCSS, NGSS
MP1
, MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
Leaf Tower Engineering — Fall STEM Challenge | Balance & Design Activity
🍂 Leaf Tower Engineering — Fall STEM Challenge | Balance & Design Activity Description: Challenge your students to build the tallest “leaf tower” using natural materials! This fun outdoor or indoor activity teaches design, stability, and problem solving while celebrating fall. ✅ Quick, easy setup — no special supplies ✅ Encourages creativity and teamwork ✅ Great for early finishers or makerspace use Skills Covered: Balance & stability Engineering design Measurement Includes: Materials list
4th - 9th
Physics
Game Design STEM | Create Your Own Game | Design Thinking Units For K - 9Th
🎮 Game Design STEM | Create Your Own Game (Kindergarten–Grade 2)Turn creativity into innovation with this exciting Game Design STEM activity! Students explore how games are created while designing their own playable game with rules, goals, and challenges. This resource guides learners to plan, build, test, and improve their own game, as outlined in the challenge on page 2, where they learn that games are built with structure and clear design elements. ⭐ What Makes This Resource Special:✔
1st - 9th
Computer Science - Technology, General Science, Robotics
Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Task Cards for History/Social Studies
Add depth and complexity to your instruction with these Critical Thinking Task Cards for History! These tasks cards allow students to deeply analyze any historical reading material through 11 topics of critical thinking: Big Ideas, Rules, Trends, Patterns, Language of the Discipline, Ethics, Relationships Over Time, Details, Unanswered Questions, Across Disciplines, and Multiple Perspectives). You will appreciate the versatility of these task cards; they can be used with almost any text and with
4th - 10th, Adult Education
Science
Also included in: Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Task Cards Bundle
Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Task Cards for Science
Add depth and complexity to your instruction with these Critical Thinking Task Cards for Science! These tasks cards allow students to deeply analyze any historical reading material through 11 topics of critical thinking: Big Ideas, Rules, Trends, Patterns, Language of the Discipline, Ethics, Relationships Over Time, Details, Unanswered Questions, Across Disciplines, and Multiple Perspectives). You will appreciate the versatility of these task cards; they can be used with almost any text and with
4th - 10th, Adult Education
Science
Also included in: Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Task Cards Bundle
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