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IB PYP - Paper Chairs STEM - Student Reflection Worksheet
A fun lesson to start the school year, end the school year, or just a random Friday STEM activity. You can use this for an IB PYP program. With Google Slides to present to the students, a lesson plan, and a worksheet for kids to fill out. You can make it less challenging by giving more time and materials. Or harder with fewer materials and less time. Also, you can spiral on a scale to weigh how much each stuffy weighs (I used cat vs. pickle toys) and see if one toy weighs more than the other, ev
3rd - 5th
Engineering, Measurement, Other (Math)
Also included in: IB PYP - Paper Chairs STEM - Whole Bundle
Designing Weird Bridges - STEAM (Photo References)
Art is ... Designing Weird Bridges - STEAM (Photo References) Folder 1 Introduction to 4 Types of Bridges, with photos and blanks for drawing. Folder 2 Six examples of unique bridges from around the world. Each page lists the name of the bridge, the designer/architect, the type of bridge, blanks for drawing and photo credits. 1. Dragon Bridge in VIet Nam. (Shoots fire from its mouth every night at 9 pm) 2. Langkawi Sky Bridge in Malaysia 3. Rolling Bridge in London, UK (rolls into an octogon) 4
K - 5th
Engineering, Visual Arts
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
Snatchabook STEM Activities - Engineering and Math
Snatchabook STEM Activities Bundle - Engineering and MathThese activities are related to The Snatchabook by Helen Docherty. This set includes: * Two STEM Engineering activities * Two Math activities, focusing on graphing data * A teacher's guide for all 4 activities as well as samples for what the design of the engineering activities can look like * Detailed step by step photographs and instructions for how to build the samples Below is a list of other STEM Activities you may likeTwo STE
1st - 3rd
Engineering, Math, Science
Spaghetti Structures Engineering Challenge for Hands-on Small Groups
Introducing "Spaghetti Structures" - an engaging and interactive resource on that will inspire your students' creativity and critical thinking skills. Designed for third through fifth grades, this resource helps students dive into the exciting world of engineering design. Students also practice collaboration, measuring, and exploring the Latin root word "struct" and associated vocabulary. The "Spaghetti Structures" resource provides a comprehensive lesson plan that guides students through the pr
3rd - 5th
Engineering, Measurement
CCSS, NGSS
2.MD.A.1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Engineering Design Process Notebook STEM Activities Challenge Digital STEAM
Want to save paper, but still hold your students accountable? This STEM Engineering Design Process Notebook is digital and works with Google. Your students can each receive their own copy of the file to record and take notes during any type of STEAM challenge! You can even grade their work with Google Classroom. INCLUDED IN THIS ENGINEERING DESIGN PROCESS NOTEBOOK:Google Slides File Design Process steps & videoReady to go pages for students to type onask, imagine (2), plan, create, test, imp
2nd - 5th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
Handprint /Keepsake Activity on The Best First Day of STEM Class
Handprint Activity for the Best First Day of STEM Class | Printable Keepsake Worksheet + 3DName Tag OptionStart your STEM year with creativity, color, and connection! This fun and hands-on Handprint Activity is perfect for the first day of STEM class, helping young learners get excited about science, technology, engineering, and math through personal expression and art. Bonus: This printable worksheet can also be used as a name tag or keepsake to display all year long! What’s Included: ✅
PreK - 6th
Classroom Community, Engineering, Other (Arts)
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
Egg Drop STEM Workbook – Student Engineering Journal | Grades 3–5 PDF
This Student Engineering Workbook is designed to support students as they plan, test, and improve their designs during the Egg Drop Engineering Challenge. Created specifically for Grades 3–5, this workbook provides structured space for students to sketch ideas, record test results, and reflect on design improvements — without overloading them with writing or technical language. This is a student-facing resource intended to pair with a hands-on Egg Drop project. What’s Included• 4-page Stude
3rd - 5th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: Egg Drop STEM Workbook Bundle – Engineering Journal | Grades 3–8 PDF
TINKER TASK BUNDLE
TINKER TASKS is a versatile, hands-on resource designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking in gifted and high-ability students. Tinker Tasks combine open-ended building prompts with deep thematic connections and student reflection—elevating traditional STEM learning into an inquiry-based, thought-provoking experience. TINKER TASKS encourages self-directed exploration, creative problem-solving, and meaningful reflection through open-ended, standards-aligned challenges. What’s
K - 5th
Engineering, Geometry
Because of Winn Dixie STEM Challenge | Build a Pet Shelter Engineering Activity
Bring literature to life with this engaging STEM challenge inspired by Because of Winn Dixie! This hands-on activity combines creativity and problem-solving as students design and build a pet shelter for the storm fearing pup, Winn Dixie. Perfect for integrating literature and science, this challenge encourages students to apply engineering principles using simple materials while fostering teamwork and critical thinking. What’s Included in This Resource:Student Letter: An imaginative letter fro
3rd - 5th
Engineering, Literature, Physical Science
Egg Drop STEM Workbook – Student Engineering Journal | Grades 3–5 Editable
This Editable Student Engineering Workbook is designed to support students as they plan, test, and improve their designs during the Egg Drop Engineering Challenge, while giving teachers flexibility to customize pages for their classroom. Created specifically for Grades 3–5, this resource includes the same student-facing structure as the PDF version, with the added benefit of editable text boxes for easy customization, differentiation, and reuse. This is a student-facing resource intended to
3rd - 5th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
STEAM
By popular request, it's finally here! The "STEAM" version of my original "STEM Teaching Tools for Elementary Students!"
This package contains a variety of teaching tools to introduce and guide the STEAM process with elementary students. Organizers are simple, concise, and developmentally appropriate, even for early childhood students. Use with interactive notebooks, STEAM journals, or on their own. Students can complete activities independently, with partners, or during whole class direct ins
K - 5th
Engineering, Math, Science
TINKER TASKS GRADES 2-3
TINKER TASKS (2-3) is a versatile, hands-on resource designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking in gifted and high-ability students. Tinker Tasks combine open-ended building prompts with deep thematic connections and student reflection—elevating traditional STEM learning into an inquiry-based, thought-provoking experience. TINKER TASKS encourages self-directed exploration, creative problem-solving, and meaningful reflection through open-ended, standards-aligned challenges. Wh
2nd - 3rd
Engineering, Geometry
Also included in: TINKER TASK BUNDLE
Think Big, Build Deep: Universal Themes TINKER TASKS
“Think Big, Build Deep: Universal Themes Tinker Tasks for Gifted Minds” Unlock the Power of Big Ideas Through Hands-On Building! Think Big, Build Deep is a one-of-a-kind collection of Universal Themes Tinker Tasks designed specifically for gifted and advanced learners in grades K–5. This resource bridges deep thinking with creative construction, allowing students to explore timeless themes—Patterns, Order, Relationships, Systems, Structures, Change, and Conflict—through engaging, open-ended bui
K - 5th
Engineering, Geometry
Also included in: TINKER TASK BUNDLE
TINKER TASKS GRADES 4-5
INKER TASKS (4-5) is a versatile, hands-on resource designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking in gifted and high-ability students. Tinker Tasks combine open-ended building prompts with deep thematic connections and student reflection—elevating traditional STEM learning into an inquiry-based, thought-provoking experience. TINKER TASKS encourages self-directed exploration, creative problem-solving, and meaningful reflection through open-ended, standards-aligned challenges. Wha
2nd - 3rd
Engineering, Geometry
Also included in: TINKER TASK BUNDLE
TINKER TASKS GRADES K-1
TINKER TASKS (K-1) is a versatile, hands-on resource designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking in gifted and high-ability students. Tinker Tasks combine open-ended building prompts with deep thematic connections and student reflection—elevating traditional STEM learning into an inquiry-based, thought-provoking experience. TINKER TASKS encourages self-directed exploration, creative problem-solving, and meaningful reflection through open-ended, standards-aligned challenges.
PreK - 1st
Engineering, Geometry
Also included in: TINKER TASK BUNDLE
Engineering Design Process Notes and Slide Show
Engineering Design Process Doodle Notes and Slide Show to guide students through the EDP.
5th - 9th
Engineering
NGSS
MS-ETS1-1
ACCESSFM Reference Cards
Students will use these resource cards to help them analyze products as part of the design process.
5th - 8th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-3
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
Algorithms & Flow Charts Lesson
Are you trying to teach your students algorithms for computing or how to create a flow chart? Need something written for the middles grades, then this is your lesson. I have used this with my 7th & 8th graders and when coupled with the Create-A-Poster - FLOW CHARTS, makes a great introduction to coding and using logic. The slideshow includes prompts for students to write important information in their Engineering Logs, and an exit activity - a magnet summary. The slideshow is presented as a te
5th - 10th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Robotics
NGSS
MS-ETS1-1
Engineering Design Process Interactive Notebook – PLAN Phase | STEM Foldable
Looking to teach your students how to actually plan like real engineers? This Engineering Design Process: PLAN Phase Interactive Notebook Set is a complete, low-prep toolkit for Grades 5–7 that helps students understand how to write clear, testable plans and success criteria that align with a design specification. Designed for hands-on learning, this resource includes a content-rich foldable, vocabulary cards, and a cut-and-paste sorting activity that guide students through how to plan effe
5th - 7th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Vocabulary
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+2
Inventor Invention Resource Guide & Journal Notebook Engineer Design Maker Space
Have fun with your students while they research and create their own Inventions with this Google Slide/PowerPoint activity! Students will create a new invention based off of the research they do as well as create their Invention Journal. This is a great activity for developing critical thinking skills! You will receive a student resource guide in both digital and printable formats, as well as a reference website to assist with student research. This activity can also be downloaded into a Powe
4th - 8th
Engineering, Science
Engineering Design Process Interactive Notebook | Engineering Notebook
Get hands on and creative with this Engineering Design Process Notebook. This Cut-and-paste Style notebook is perfect for Teaching the Engineering Design Process NGSS in a Super interactive way! 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 30 Slides for presenting and n
5th - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Robotics
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-1
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