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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
Buoyancy Density Science Lab Boat STEM Activity Challenge Archimedes Principle
💧If you are studying buoyancy, density, or Great Explorers, this is the perfect complementary STEM and science activity for you. Students will first conduct a science experiment with aluminum foil and water, and then challenge themselves to design and create a boat. ✨ About This Challenge ✨ This STEM activity provides a great introduction to the Engineering Design Process. While learning about density, buoyancy, and the Archimedes' principle, your students will construct their own cargo s
3rd - 7th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+3
IB PYP Science Inquiry Forces & Motion & Innovation: How the World Works
Forces, Motion & Innovation – IB PYP “How the World Works” Inquiry Unit (Grades 3–5)Welcome to the inquiry world of science, engineering, and discovery — where students think creatively, question deeply, and design with purpose! This complete 6-week IB PYP transdisciplinary unit explores the central idea: Understanding scientific principles allows people to design and improve technology.With over 200 pages of hands-on, concept-based learning, students investigate innovation, forces and m
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, Physical Science, Science
Participation Before Perfection™ A Transformational Participation Framework
Participation Before Perfection™ is a transformational educational framework designed to help educators create learning environments where students feel emotionally safe enough to participate, communicate, collaborate, take risks, and grow without fear of perfectionism or failure. This framework encourages educators to move beyond fear-based academic environments by supporting confidence-building, authentic engagement, classroom participation, emotional safety, communication, leadership devel
PreK - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Basic Operations, Basic Principles, Creative Writing
Building Blocks Speed Lab: Heavy vs. Light Cars
Grade Levels: Kindergarten - 8th Grade Duration: 60 minutes Building Blocks Speed Lab: Heavy vs. Light Cars (Lesson Plan + Student Worksheet) Engage your students in a fun, hands-on investigation of motion, weight, and engineering design with this interactive STEM lesson! In this project, students design, build, and test Building Blocks cars to explore how weight affects the distance a car travels down a ramp. Through repeated trials, measurement, sketching, and data collection, students practic
K - 8th
Basic Principles, Measurement, Physics
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
+5
Blank Science Experiment Journal Template | Digital & Print | Grades K, 1st, 2nd
Help students design an experiment and create a memorable scientific experience. This blank science experiment template helps adults and students create a hands-on investigation on the topic of their choice. Included are a PDF printable version and a student-editable Google Slides document. We will guide you step by step to think like a scientist. This download now includes both a PDF of the science journal and the Google Slides link. Choose what works best for you. If you cannot use external
K - 2nd
Basic Principles, General Science, Graphing
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-3
Design Thinking & Engineering Process Worksheet | Printable STEM Reflection
Design Thinking & Engineering Process Worksheet | Printable STEM Reflection for Grades 3-5Engage your 3rd–5th grade students with this versatile Design Thinking & Engineering Process Worksheet, perfect for any STEM or makerspace activity! This printable reflection tool guides learners step-by-step through the problem-solving process— from asking and imagining to testing and improving—while encouraging critical thinking and creativity. Whether you're running a classroom engineering challenge, a
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Physical Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Project Red Haven: Mars Colony Finance Simulation
Project Red Haven: Mars Colony Finance Simulation Subject Area: Personal Finance, Economics, STEM Integration Grade Level: 9–12 (Adaptable for Middle School) Duration: 7–10 Class Days Overview: In this immersive simulation, students act as members of a NASA-backed Mars colony team responsible for building and sustaining a human settlement on the Red Planet. Through budgeting, decision-making, and financial problem-solving, they learn key personal finance principles such as budgeting, saving, in
9th - 12th
Basic Principles, Financial Literacy
Ultimate STEM Engineering Challenges Bundle | 12 Hands-On STEM Labs & Projects
Ultimate STEM Engineering Challenges Bundle | 12 Hands-On STEM Labs & Design Projects | NGSS AlignedGrades: 5–10 Subjects: STEM, Engineering, Physical Science, Life Science, Makerspace Resource Type: STEM Activity Bundle Formats: PDF + Editable Files (where noted) 🚀 A Complete Hands-On STEM Engineering Program This Ultimate STEM Engineering Challenges Bundle includes 12 classroom-tested STEM labs and engineering design challenges that get students building, testing, analyzing, and im
5th - 10th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Physics
Lab Safety & Procedures Slides + Posters (30+ Slides, Editable, FREE)
🧪 Lab Safety & Procedures Slides + Posters (30+ Slides, Editable, FREE) Looking for a simple, effective way to teach lab safety AND reinforce it all year long?This resource includes 30+ clean, easy-to-use slides and quick reference posters designed to help you build a safe, structured, and high-functioning lab environment from day one. 👉 Best part: It’s 100% FREE. Because lab safety should be available to every teacher and every student. 📘 What You Get ✔️ 30+ Slide Presentation (Goog
5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
Also included in: AP Biology FULL YEAR MEGA BUNDLE – 119+ Resources | Complete Curriculum
Biology Lab Safety Manual + Posters (100+ Pages, Editable, Test Included)
AP Biology Lab Safety Manual + Posters (100+ Pages, Editable, Test Included) Looking for a complete, no-prep lab safety system that actually works in a real classroom? This resource is a FULL lab safety and procedures manual designed for secondary science classrooms (perfect for AP Biology, Biology, and STEM labs). It includes 100+ pages of clear procedures, expectations, and quick-reference posters that make lab management easier, safer, and more consistent. 👉 Best part: This resource is
5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
Also included in: AP Biology FULL YEAR MEGA BUNDLE – 119+ Resources | Complete Curriculum
Onshape 3D Printing & CAD Project: Personalized Name Keychains
Bring CAD and 3D printing to life with a high-engagement, beginner-friendly project!In this 3-day unit, students will use OnShape (free, cloud-based CAD) to design a custom 3D-printable keychain featuring their own name. This project walks them through the entire engineering design process—from sketching ideas on paper to exporting an STL file for printing. Whether you’re introducing parametric modeling for the first time or need a plug-and-play STEM activity, this resource has everything you n
6th - 10th
Basic Principles, Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
NGSS
HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, HS-ETS1-4
1000th Day of School Project | Museum Exhibit Cards + Research + Rubric
Feeling overwhelmed by how to make the 1000th day of school truly special and educational? Introducing the 1000th Day of School Project | Museum Exhibit Cards + Research + Rubric, your all-in-one solution to transform your classroom into an engaging learning museum! This project not only celebrates a significant milestone but also deeply integrates critical thinking and research skills, making learning both memorable and meaningful for your students. ✨ What's Included: Printable Museum Exhibit
4th - 6th
Basic Operations, Basic Principles, Creative Writing
Butterfly Pea Flower Buffer Simulation Activity (Advanced Biology/AP/Worksheet)
This engaging activity introduces students to the critical role of buffers in maintaining homeostasis. Using butterfly pea flower tea as a natural pH indicator, citric acid as an acid source, and baking soda solution as a buffer, students investigate how biological systems resist drastic pH changes. Students will record data, construct graphs, and connect their results to real-world biological systems such as blood pH regulation, lactic acid buildup during exercise, and ocean acidification. Stan
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Basic Principles, Biology, Chemistry
NGSS
HS-LS2-7
, MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS1-3
+8
Nature Potion Lab Mega Bundle Printable
Cultivate curiosity and a love for hands-on learning. Mix. Stir. Create. Imagine. Grab our Potion Play Mega Bundle This Mega Bundle includes everything you need for Potion Play: Tips and Tricks, Learning Goals, Signs, Potion Labels, Potion Resources, Shopping List, Scavenger Hunt, Recipes, and a Certificate for your learner. Size: 8.5x11 Full color Instant Download as .pdf file HOW IT WORKS: 1. Purchase the digital download. 2. TPT will send you a link to your product. 3. Download and save to
PreK - 3rd
Basic Principles, Chemistry, Earth Sciences
STEM & Critical Thinking | Think Like an Inventor (TRIZ Method) | GATE
Are your students tired of the same old STEM building challenges? Do you need a zero-prepactivity that actually teaches them howto think, not just whatto build? Welcome to the "Think Like an Inventor" Series!This comprehensive bundle uses TRIZ(The Theory of Inventive Problem Solving)—the exact same innovation framework used by engineers at NASA, Samsung, and Boeing—adapted perfectly for middle-grade students (Ages 8-14). Instead of messy supplies and glue sticks, these engineering challenge
3rd - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering
Also included in: STEM & Critical Thinking BUNDLE | Think Like an Inventor | STEM | GATE
Black History month Lesson- Scientific method and History
Black History month Lesson- Scientific method, experiment and HistorGeorge Washington Carver – The Science of Making Peanut Butter (PDF) Celebrate Black History Month while integrating science, history, and hands-on learning with this engaging and student-friendly lesson focused on George Washington Carver and the scientific method. This resource connects historical contributions to real-world science through a peanut butter–making experiment that students will love. 📘 What’s Included i
PreK - 12th
Basic Principles, Black History, Other (Science)
IB PYP Provocation Concept Story Mats | How the World Works Grades K-3
LOOK and WONDER Discussion Mats for IB PYP | Inquiry-Based Provocations for Early YearsLooking for engaging IB PYP provocation tools that spark curiosity, support inquiry-based learning, and develop oral language and thinking skills in young learners? These LOOK and WONDER Discussion Mats are your ready-to-use solution! Perfect for Pre-K to Grade 3, these printable mats feature high-engagement images that help you introduce concept-based inquiry, project-based learning, and student-led th
K - 3rd
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, General Science
Also included in: IB PYP Provocation Concept Story Mats | For Every Theme Grades K-3
Mystery Genre Unit Study: VR Activity, Choice Board, PBL, Science Exp./texts/5es
Mystery Genre Unit Study DescriptionThe Mystery Genre Unit invites upper elementary students to step into the role of detectives as they read, write, and think like investigators. This cross-curricular unit blends ELA, science, and critical thinking using the engaging theme of mystery-solving to build comprehension, problem-solving, and creativity. Students begin by exploring the elements of mystery stories, including the problem, clues, suspects, red herrings, and solution. Through both fi
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies
Realistic Fiction Genre Unit: PBL, Choice Board, STEM, 5es, reading comprehen.
Unit Description The Realistic Fiction Genre Unit Study helps students connect literature to life. Through engaging stories, relatable characters, and hands-on challenges, learners see how fiction mirrors real experiences and emotions. The unit fosters empathy, reflection, and creative expression—showing students that even ordinary moments can hold extraordinary meaning. Guided by a friendly classroom mascot—perhaps Riley the Reading Raccoon —students learn that every challenge, mistake, and
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies
Nonfiction Genre Unit Study: PBL, Choice board, texts, 5es, experiment
Nonfiction Genre Unit Study DescriptionThe Nonfiction Genre Unit Study invites upper elementary students to become researchers, investigators, and truth-seekers. In this unit, students explore how nonfiction texts help us understand the real world through facts, explanations, and true stories. They learn that nonfiction isn’t just about reading information—it’s about discovering, organizing, and communicating knowledge clearly and purposefully. The unit begins by introducing students to the
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies
Save the Ice Cube! – A Cool Insulation STEM Challenge for Curious Scientists
Turn your classroom into a science lab with this hands-on insulation experiment that gets students designing, testing, measuring, and thinking like real engineers! In Save the Ice Cube!, students investigate which materials keep ice from melting the longest while practicing scientific observation, data collection, and critical thinking. Save the Ice Cube Perfect for upper elementary and middle school, this engaging STEM activity walks students through the full scientific process: ✔ Choosing i
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, General Science, Other (Science)
Engage Students with a Paper Heart Catapult STEM Engineering Project
Tired of Valentine's Day lessons that are more fluff than substance? Looking for a way to ignite genuine curiosity and critical thinking in your classroom? Introducing the Paper Heart Catapult STEM Challenge | Valentine Engineering Activity! This engaging, print-and-go resource transforms Valentine's Day into a memorable learning experience, empowering your students to explore the Engineering Design Process while having a blast. Save precious planning time with a complete, easy-to-implement a
3rd - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Writing
Dry Ice Science: States of Matter Experiments That WOW! Holy Cow!
Want to blow your students’ minds while teaching science concepts that stick? ❄️ This Dry Ice States of Matter STEM Resource transforms your classroom into a science lab of wonder—while giving you everything you need to teach, assess, and engage! ✨ What’s Included Editable Slides – ready-to-go presentations to introduce and explain states of matter. Vocabulary Cards – reinforce key terms with visuals and definitions. Exit Tickets – quick checks for understanding at the end of the lesson.
PreK - 12th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
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