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Brain Pop: Changes Think Sheet/Guided Notes w/Answer Key
Use this think sheet to keep students focused on the quick Tim and Moby video on physical and chemical changes. Perfect way to introduce or review the topic before a lab activity or use as a hook for your lesson. After the video students can pair up or work in small groups to check their work. Collect from all students or have everyone at the group put their head together and collect one paper for the whole group.
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3rd - 8th
General Science, Physical Science
Rube Goldberg Project Based Learning Engineering Design & Critical Thinking
Bring creativity, logic, and engineering together with this Rube Goldberg Project-Based Learning Challenge for grades 4–6! Students will dive into the fascinating world of Rube Goldberg, an inventor and cartoonist famous for his comically complicated machines that perform simple tasks. This engaging 2+ hour activity encourages students to think outside the box, analyze inventions, and design their own Rube Goldberg machine inside a head. Perfect for independent work, whole-class learning, ce
4th - 6th
Close Reading, Engineering, Science
CCSS, NGSS
RI.4.3
, RI.5.3
, RI.6.3
+9
STEM Projects Low Prep STEM Challenges Critical Thinking Activities Engineering
Looking for EASY STEM activities to implement that are low prep? These are perfect for Pi Day or any time. Not only are paper plates budget-friendly, these are simple enough to leave with a sub, AND offer high engagement. They also allow space for student creativity and critical thinking practice. Never look at paper plates the same way again! Why are these called simple STEM? The challenges are simple for you to set up! The focus is on one material, but multiple activities. If you see multi
2nd - 6th
Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
+1
Thinking Like a Zoologist CCSS
This is a packet based around the GATE unit of "Thinking Like a Disciplinarian" designed for K-2 students and aligned with CCSS. Students step into the role of being a Zoologist and complete a research study on an animal based on the story "A Kangaroo Has a Mother Too" by Eric Carle, with the main focus being mother and baby animal relationships. Students can work independently, in small groups or partners depending on preference and ability. Once the research packet is complete, students will c
K - 2nd
English Language Arts, Science
Thinking Like a Marine Biologist CCSS
This is a packet based around the GATE unit of "Thinking Like a Disciplinarian" designed for K-2 students and aligned with CCSS. Students step into the role of being a Marine Biologist and complete a research study on an ocean animal similar to the story ""Over in the Ocean", with the main focus being animal conservation. Following the story students will select an ocean animal (great chance to get some stuffed ocean animals in the classroom) to learn about and work towards conserving.
Students
K - 2nd
English Language Arts, Science
CCSS
W.K.2
, W.K.8
, W.1.2
+8
Design Thinking Notebook | Introduction to Engineering Interactive notebooks
Introduce your students to the EDC in an interactive and comprehensive way! This print-and-go interactive notebook is perfect for 5th - 7th grade STEM, science, engineering, or design-thinking. Aligned with NGSS and designed for middle school engagement, this resource helps students connect real-world problem solving with hands-on learning—while building academic vocabulary and critical thinking. ✨ What’s Included: ✅ Engineering Design Cycle Overview Wheel✂️ Cut-and-Paste Sequencing Activitie
5th - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+4
Animals & Structures: Extension Questions for Creative Scientific Thinking
These questions are designed to encourage creative and outside-of-the-box thinking in your class. They are great as centers (use the coloured sheets and laminate) or as hand out pintables (use the black and white sheets) These activites are great for early finishers, enrichment tasks, homework or group work activities. Included: *4 Questions, each provided in full colour task page and black and white student response page *Teacher Notes Perfect addition to: Science Stable Structure Centers
2nd - 4th
Science
Outer Space Logic Puzzle | Moon-Themed Critical Thinking for 3rd Grade
Junior Moon Scientists Logic Puzzle | Outer Space Critical Thinking Activity Looking for a fun, brain-boosting way to integrate space science and critical thinking into your classroom? This moon-themed logic puzzle will have your students solving clues like real space explorers! In this engaging activity, students meet four fictional young scientists who each used a different tool, made a different moon-related discovery, and worked independently on a special moon mission. But their notes
2nd - 4th
General Science, Other (ELA), Reading
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RL.3.3
, RL.3.7
+5
AI Impact & Discussion Task Cards | Critical Thinking, Digital Citizenship
Critical Thinking, Fairness, Digital CitizenshipHelp young learners think deeply, kindly, and confidently about the technologies shaping their world. These AI Ethics & Impact Task Cards are designed specifically for Grades 1–3, introducing students to age-appropriate conversations about fairness, responsibility, creativity, privacy, and feelings in a world where AI and smart technologies are part of everyday life. No technical knowledge required—just curiosity, conversation, and care. What’s
1st - 3rd
Character Education, Computer Science - Technology
Think Like An Engineer. 3 Poster Set. STEM classroom decor
Inspire and empower your students with our Think Like An Engineer 3 Poster Set. Based on the bestselling children's book "Girls Can Be Engineers", these posters feature diverse images of professionals in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fields. Perfect for middle school classrooms or STEM enrichment programs. This set includes two prints: "Think Like An Engineer: Scientific Method" and "An Engineer is Someone Who." Each poster is designed to be printed at 18 x 24 inches, but can
PreK - 3rd
Other (Math), Other (Science)
Middle School Science Water Cycle Worksheet- Coloring, Activities, and Notes
Bring the water cycle to life with this engaging, no-prep worksheet! Students explore evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection through a variety of interactive activities. They’ll test their knowledge with a word search, unscramble key terms, answer comprehension questions, and label the stages of the cycle. Perfect for:Review or practice after a lessonSub plans that need zero prepIndependent work or small groupsScience centers or homeworkWhat’s Included:Word search with essentia
3rd - 6th
Coloring Pages, Earth Sciences, Physical Science
NGSS
5-ESS2-1
Thinking Like an Astronaut CCSS
This is a packet based around the GATE unit of "Thinking Like a Disciplinarian" designed for K-2 students and aligned with CCSS. Students step into the role of being an Astronaut and complete a series of stations based around things a real Astronaut would accomplish. While working on the stations, the students will document their progress in a packet. Once the packet is complete, students will create a poster about "I am an Astronaut", to describe and share their experience.
This packet includes
K - 2nd
English Language Arts, Math, Science
CCSS
W.K.2
, W.K.8
, W.1.2
+9
Science Skills: Cornell Note-Taking
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 strong question using independent and dependent variables, and helps students avoid vague or opinion-based prompts. Students analyze examples, identify mistakes, and practice creating their own testable questions to build understanding and confidence. Included in the resource are complete objective descriptions for: MYP Criterion (Ai, Bi)
5th - 8th
Biology, General Science, Other (Science)
Properties of Matter Think Tank
This is a Think Tank that covers physical properties using a 3 column note vocabulary graphic organizer.
There is the teacher info sheet (with a link to the reading resource I use in class if available) that includes TEKS covered, skill to focus on, teacher instructions and materials needed, followed by the student instruction page (2 versions: one with the reading typed in and one blank so you can fill in what you want them to read.) and any graphic organizers or other needed pages.
These a
3rd - 7th
English Language Arts, Science
CRITICAL THOUGHT - Jeopardy Quiz Games
SCIENCE, HISTORY, GEOGRAPHY AND BRAIN TEASERS This resource has 10 separate Jeopardy-style quiz games and one blank template. Each board includes 5 categories with prize money of $200 to $1,000. Questions are enclosed in the presenter notes of each slide - 250 quiz questions (and answers) in all. The entirety of the contents will take between 3 and 5 hours to complete, or roughly 30 minutes in all. These can be done across the year for a fun warm-up/end-of-day or term/introduction to new content
3rd - 6th
Ancient History, General Science, Literature
Engineer Design Process Worksheet – Comic Strip process notes
Design Process Comic Strip Worksheet – STEM Reflection for Grades 3–5Make engineering fun and visual with this Design Process Comic Strip Worksheet, created for grades 3–5! This printable resource turns the Engineering Design Process into a creative storytelling experience where students draw and write about each step of their design challenge—from identifying the problem to improving their solution. Perfect for STEM, makerspace, or PBL classrooms, this worksheet helps students sequence their
3rd - 5th
Basic Principles, Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
Forensics and Physical Properties Think Tank
This is a Think Tank that covers forensics and physical properties using a research notes graphic organizer.
There is the teacher info sheet (with a link to the reading resource I use in class if available) that includes TEKS covered, skill to focus on, teacher instructions and materials needed, followed by the student instruction page (2 versions: one with the reading typed in and one blank so you can fill in what you want them to read.) and any graphic organizers or other needed pages.
The
3rd - 7th
English Language Arts, Science
Crystals - Cozy Rainbow Podcast E1 Listening Guide, Scaffolded Notes
I was inspired to create a podcast after listening to some really fun educational podcasts with my students. I teach 5th grade. I think this activity should be suitable for all ages, but mostly 3rd grade and up. At the end of the podcast, we give an ART CHALLENGE!! The winners of our kids' art challenged will also be announced on the podcast. Here are some example submissions to inspire your kiddos.This is an active listening guide with a pre-assessment about crystals. By the end of the episod
3rd - 12th
Earth Sciences, English Language Arts, Social Studies
CCSS
RI.5.4
, RI.5.10
, SL.4.2
Imagine a Future in STEM! STEM and STEAM Career First Day of School Activity
Thinking about your future isn't just important for the imagination, but it helps provide goals, motivation, and a vision of what COULD be. Visualizing a future where you are helping others, contributing to society, and living a fulfilling life is a powerful activity to try with students. Why not try it with STEM careers? ✅ What You'll Get ✅ Overview and teacher notesA to Z STEM careers list! 30+ career ideas are provided for students to think about but this list is by no means exhaustive! Man
K - 5th
Engineering, General Science
The Nervous System: 3-Part Cards, Posters, and Booklets
*NOTE: This material can also be found within the Nervous System Unit and Human Body System Bundle. Studying the nervous system allows students to understand how their bodies process information, respond to their environment and control essential functions like movement, thought, and emotions. By learning about the nervous system, students gain insight into how their brains and nerves work together to regulate everything from simple reflexes to complex decision-making. This knowledge is founda
3rd - 6th
Anatomy, Biology, Science
Mystery Biography Day! - Fun Distance Learning Project
Who would think that a Mystery Biography Project would so fully engage the learner - reading, researching, creating a technology project, and then presenting to their family!? These ten pages outline the project - giving helpful tips from biography selection, progression of work, note-taking page, the how-to of building a SWAY presentation, and a rubric to prepare the eager student to learn and enact the criteria into their engaging presentation in a Home Theater they help to set up. Tickets,
3rd - 8th
English Language Arts, Informational Text, Instructional Technology
How Do We Group Living Things? ACSSU044
21 pages of thinking activities and guidance notes exploring the characteristics of living things. Download the preview to see how our lessons focus on HIGHER ORDER THINKING SKILLS!
(Australian Curriculum No ACSSU044)
This teacher resource develops thinking skills around the topic ‘How Do We Group Living Things?’ Whilst formal classification of living things is not introduced in the Australian Curriculum until year 7, the activities in this series focus on some biological features for groupi
3rd - 5th
Biology
Living Things: Characteristics Of Life Stages (Frogs) ACSSU030
15 pages of thinking activities and guidance notes using the life stages of frogs to explore how living things grow, change and have offspring similar to themselves.
(Australian Curriculum No ACSSU030)
This series of activities should be used to accompany lessons about the characteristics of life stages using the lifecycle of frogs. The thinking activities included help children to:
- Use graphic organisers help students to consider how information is related.
- Develop logical thinking and d
2nd - 4th
Biology
What Are The Characteristics Of Living Things? ACSSU044
12 pages of thinking activities and guidance notes exploring the characteristics of living things.
(Australian Curriculum No ACSSU044)
This product develops thinking skills around the topic What Are The Characteristics Of Living Things? Science involves asking questions about, and describing changes in, objects and events. Students will consider, share, and develop their understanding of what it means to be alive. It will help them to form their own questions about life and life cycles.
What
3rd - 5th
Biology
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