Percent Increase and Decrease Quiz
260+ results
Filters
Grade
Subject
Format
Resource type
Standard
Theme
Programs & methods
Pasta Cars STEM STEAM Activity and Engineering Design Process Worksheet
This resource contains instructions on how to run a fun engineering and STEAM activity in your classroom, pasta cars! This packet contains all of the following. teacher instructions, including specific details how to construct the wheel and axle component of the carsinstructions on how to prepare colored pasta (optional)a two-page student sheet with questions on the engineering design of the carsa poster on the engineering design process is also provided.Major upgrade Aug, 2024 - added two-pag
5th - 8th
Engineering, Science
Roller Coaster Project - Energy, Force, and Motion
Students explore energy, force, motion, potential energy, kinetic energy, gravity, friction, unbalanced and balanced forces with this project based learning activity. Includes a reading passage, flash cards, a quiz quick check, project build day guideline, and draft page for a roller coaster.
1st - 12th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
Space Exploration: October Sky & Rocket Boys (The Science Behind the Story)
A teacher/student guide to use with the novel October Sky/Rocket Boys written by Homer Hickam. Includes pre-reading questions, chapter by chapter vocabulary, science concepts and discussion questions. Also includes a 35 question quiz to use after reading the novel (multiple choice, matching and short answer questions).
I use this guide for with my students while we read the novel aloud in class. We also watch the movie after completing the novel to compare the similarities and differences
5th - 10th
Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Engineering
Winter Hands-on STEM Challenge Activity Pack 2nd-6th Snowflakes Sleds Snowman
Are you looking for engaging Winter-themed STEM activities for your 2nd-6th graders to keep them learning and having fun all winter long? This pack of 3 Winter STEM challenges is perfect for engaging students in communication, planning, time management, and reflection! This pack of STEM challenges includes: ❄️ Strong Snowflakes (built with toothpicks and marshmallows) to investigate shapes ❄️ Sled Glide (built with cardboard and other craft supplies) to investigate friction and gravity ❄️
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Geometry, Measurement
CCSS, NGSS
2.G.A.1
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+1
Thanksgiving MAGNET Maze STRUCTURED STEM PROJECT with ASSESSMENT Rubrics
Increase the understanding of magnetism with this easy-prep Thanksgiving themed Magnetic Mazes engineering project, aligned with MS-PS2-3 and MS-PS2-5 standards. This interactive and fun activity not only allows students to explore magnetic fields but also adds structure and assessment to the engineering process. Designed to help students stay focused and organized, this resource provides a complete framework for creating magnet maze games. What's Included:Teacher Notes: Detailed guide for carry
5th - 8th
Engineering, Physical Science, Physics
NGSS
MS-PS2-3
, MS-PS2-5
Wind Vs. Skyscraper Challenge
Grade 3 and 5 SEED standards have students design a prototype to decrease the impact of natural events on humans. So, have your students build a skyscraper that can withstand high winds! This lesson plan includes materials needed, instructions on how to test prototypes, planning guide, and reflection questions.
3rd - 5th
Engineering, Science, Writing
NGSS
3-ESS3-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Space - STEM / ELA Challenge Explorations
Space bundle includes: Space, Earth & Moon Explorations! I developed the Thematic Challenge Explorations as a way to increase student ENGAGEMENT. Research highlights that students are more likely to be engaged when they are given an AUTHENTIC PURPOSE, REAL-WORLD applications and HANDS-ON experiences. The Thematic Challenge Explorations integrate Common Core Reading, Writing and Math standards. I wanted to create opportunities for teachers to provide memorable experiences that increase stude
3rd - 5th
Engineering, English Language Arts, Science
Cars - STEM / ELA Challenge Explorations
Car bundle includes: Cars, Motorcycles & Large Truck Explorations! I developed the Thematic Challenge Explorations as a way to increase student ENGAGEMENT. Research highlights that students are more likely to be engaged when they are given an AUTHENTIC PURPOSE, REAL-WORLD applications and HANDS-ON experiences. The Thematic Challenge Explorations integrate Common Core Reading, Writing and Math standards. I wanted to create opportunities for teachers to provide memorable experiences that inc
3rd - 5th
Engineering, English Language Arts, Science
Growing Snakes ~ Monthly School-wide Science Challenge ~ STEM
How much will your growing snake increase in size over a five day period in cold water?
This is a school-wide monthly challenge activity that I have developed for my own building. Each classroom will receive the materials needed to complete the challenge and classrooms will post their results in a central location. The classroom that has the longest snake after five days in cold water at my school wins a science goodie bag of growing creatures. Teachers are able to extend the activity if the
K - 5th
Engineering, Math, Science
Also included in: Bundle Pack of 9 Monthly School-Wide STEM Challenges! Set #2
Growing Alligators ~ Monthly School-wide Science Challenge ~ STEM
How much will your growing alligator increase in size over a five day period in cold water? Materials: (per classroom) -One growing alligator or crocodile (the jumbo size) -One aluminum foil pan (like one for a turkey) -Cold water -Ruler and/or tape measure -Classroom data chart and lab sheets This is a school-wide monthly challenge activity that I have developed for my own building. Each classroom will receive the materials needed to complete the challenge and classrooms will post their result
K - 5th
Engineering, Math, Science
Build A Car STEM
This interactive STEM challenge requires students to plan and design their own race car and then to test the speed of their cars by sending them down a homemade ramp. The students are given the opportunity to revise their design and retest to see if there improvement increased the speed of their car. The students then reflect on their design.
Materials needed:
Timers
Cardboard (for ramp)
Textbooks (for ramp)
Toilet paper rolls
Plastic Water bottle and cap
2 or 3 oz plastic cups with l
1st - 10th
Engineering, Math, Science
Submarine Density Engineering Lab — Ballast Tank Design
This engineering challenge takes the complex physics of buoyancy and turns it into a hands-on mechanical system. By manipulating air volume with a syringe, students act as "ballast control officers," gaining a concrete understanding of how density dictates whether an object defies or succumbs to gravity in a fluid. Activity DescriptionBuild a Submarine is a premier STEM engineering lab that focuses on Archimedes' Principle and Density Control. Unlike static sink-or-float activities, this lab r
5th - 12th
Engineering, Physical Science, Physics
Also included in: Scientific Method and Measurement Skill Labs Bundle
3D Winter Art: Q-Tip Snowflakes | STEAM Lesson on Radial Balance
This fun 1 day, low-prep ART lesson teaches radial balance and 6-sided symmetry through a hands-on building snowflake craft activity that includes visual guided Google Slides, along with a printable exit quiz. This Radial Balance Snowflake STEAM - ART lesson teaches students the principles of radial balance symmetry and 3D sculpture while integrating a fascinating science video about how crystals form in nature. Using only Q-tips, glue, and a dash of glitter, your students will create stunnin
2nd - 9th
Engineering, Environment, Visual Arts
Spring STEM | Build a Bird Nest
Motivate your students to think critically with this Spring STEM activity. Students will increase their science literacy as they learn about birds and their nesting habits. They will be amazed at how difficult the task of building a bird nest is as they try to build one of their own using objects they find in their backyard. Kick off this hands-on project with the book, "This is the NEST That ROBIN Built," by Denise Fleming. This sweet book has sequential steps showing how birds build t
3rd - 5th
Engineering, Science
Building Circuits With Diagrams
This package of circuit diagrams is perfect for introducing your students to circuit symbols and building circuits! Your students will label each diagram and then construct the circuit it represents. This download includes:14 Circuits of increasing complexity to buildA sheet of circuit symbols for student referenceSome series circuits and some parallel circuitsCircuits using wires, cells, switches, lamps (lights), motors, and resistorsYour students will require:Wires2 D-cells (I recommend also u
4th - 7th
Engineering, Physical Science, Science
Industrial Revolution Team Project
Learning about the Industrial Revolution will be memorable after completing this group project! Students will be grouped into teams of 5 and will work together to invent an object that can be used to increase production in the classroom.
I've tried to make this project integrate several subject areas, including social studies (history of the Industrial Revolution), language arts (writing, reflection, marketing), science (physics, mechanics), art (marketing), and music (marketing).
This project
5th - 6th
Engineering, Social Studies, U.S. History
Lego Mindstorms EV3 Resources
These are teacher made resources to go with the Lego Mindstorms EV-3 robotics set. It includes a rubric for grading, a Project Planning Sheet, and a Vocabulary Matching Quiz. I used this for my special education High School level computer class. Thanks for viewing!
4th - 12th, Higher Education
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Robotics
Pi-Day Catapult — Optimize Angle & Tension (Predict vs. Measure) | MS–HS NGSS
Description (NGSS included) Celebrate Pi-Day with a data-driven projectile challenge! Students tune angle and tension on a simple launcher, then predict vs. measure range and compute percent error. Teams graph Range vs. Angle (and optional Range vs. Pullback) and explain results with CER. 🧠📈 🔬 Investigate: hold one variable constant to fairly test the other. 🧮 Model: use a calibration shot or R ≈ (v²·sin(2θ))/g to predict. 📊 Analyze: compare predicted vs. measured; percent error
3rd - 12th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
STEAM with Hansel and Gretel!
This project is a great way to introduce measuring with students of all ages. You can do basic measuring with K-1 with a ruler using inches and centimeters. Then increase the expectation with 2-6 using area and perimeter. If you want, you can even include volume depending on your students. Either way you implement, it is sure to be an engaging activity that students will love!!
K - 7th
Basic Operations, Engineering, Measurement
CCSS
3.MD.A.2
, 3.MD.B.3
, 3.MD.C.7a
+7
Folded Paper Strength Science Worksheet for Kids
This engaging coloring worksheet introduces young learners to a simple but powerful engineering idea: folded materials can become stronger than flat ones. Children will explore how folding paper changes its shape and increases its strength, helping them understand basic material science in a fun, hands-on way. Designed for ages 7 and under, this activity encourages curiosity, observation, and early scientific thinking while making learning playful and easy to understand. This product is related
PreK - 8th
Coloring Pages, Engineering, Short Stories
Chemical Change vs. Physical Change – Valentine’s Day Science Investigation
This Chemical Change vs. Physical Change Valentine’s Day Science Investigation is a complete STEM lab that helps students understand changes in matter through hands-on candy experiments. Students investigate breaking, dissolving, and melting candy hearts and use evidence-based reasoning to classify each change as physical or chemical. This is not a worksheet. It is a full science investigation with structured experiments, data analysis, CER writing, assessments, rubrics, and extension pro
3rd - 6th
Basic Operations, Engineering, General Science
Build a Gingerbread House – Winter STEM Challenge | Marshmallow Engineering
Get ready for a sweet winter STEM activity! In this hands-on challenge, students build their own gingerbread-style house using marshmallows, toothpicks, and gumdrops, while learning about engineering, stability, and structure. With step-by-step planning pages, vocabulary review, test log sheets, and a vocabulary quiz, this resource combines creativity and problem-solving in the most delicious way. ✅ Who Is This Resource For?2nd–4th grade teachers seeking engaging holiday-themed science activit
2nd - 4th
Engineering, General Science, Physical Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Levers Simple Machine Project | How to Build a Catapult Activity with Worksheets
This Catapult STEM Challenge is my favorite way to teach students about the lever simple machine. Students will learn how to build a lever simple machine by building their own catapults! This packet includes definition posters, lever building posters, and several writing pieces to help students increase their skills in narrative and opinion writing. A free write assessment is included to test understanding of the lever simple machine. A parent letter is also included to request materials. Thi
1st - 3rd
Engineering, Science, Writing
CCSS
W.1.1
, W.1.2
, W.1.3
+4
Electricity STEM Project Activity Quiz Boards STEAM
Small quiz boards are great hands-on science projects that that have a STEM and STEAM component. Perfect when teaching about electricity and circuits, when students touch the correct answer to the question they complete the circuit and the light bulb lights up! Instructions to build the quiz boards are clearly described and includes tips on preparing and connecting the light bulbs: one strand of colored LED holiday lights provides more than enough lights for large classes. While students can cre
4th - 8th
Engineering, Science
Showing 1-24 of 260+ results
TPT is the largest marketplace for PreK-12 resources, powered by a community of educators.
IXL family of brands