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Engineering Design Process Doodle Notes & Quiz | STEM Engineering Cycle, NGSS
Engineering Design Process Doodle Notes & Quiz | STEM Engineering Cycle, NGSS MS-ETS1, Engineering PracticesHelp students master the Engineering Design Process with these engaging and interactive STEM Doodle Notes and Quiz! Designed for middle school science, engineering, technology education, and STEM classrooms, this resource helps students understand how engineers solve real-world problems through planning, testing, evaluating, and improving solutions. Students actively participate by c
3rd - 10th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+3
Also included in: Doodle Notes Bundle #1 with Understanding Checkpoints
Engineering Design Process Doodle Notes | Middle School STEM NGSS Grade 5 6 7 8
Help your students understand how engineers solve problems with this engaging and creative Engineering Design Process Doodle Notes resource! This interactive set is ideal for teaching the steps of the engineering design process—Ask, Research, Imagine, Plan, Create, and Improve—while emphasizing problem-solving, creativity, and iteration. Everything your students need to build a strong foundation in engineering thinking is included. 🌿 Save over 85% on this resource when you buy it as part of th
5th - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering, General 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
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
Engineering Design Process | ASK Phase Interactive Notebook for Research Skills
Teach your students how real engineers think with this Engineering Design Cycle - ASK Phase Interactive Notebook resource! Designed for Grades 5–7, this hands-on, no-prep activity introduces students to the essential first step in the engineering process: asking questions and conducting research. Students will explore the difference between primary and secondary research, learn how to use interviews, surveys, observations, and more, and reflect on how to define the kind of solution a proble
5th - 7th
Basic Principles, Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
NGSS
MS-ETS1-1
PLANT & WATER RELATIONSHIP: water potential, stomatal regulation, root water
PLANT & WATER RELATIONSHIP: water potential, stomatal regulation, root water uptake, transpiration process, drought adaptations reading comprehension passages. How do plants ensure survival from one generation to the next in forests, fields, and gardens? Students explore how pollination mechanisms involve insects and wind, how flowers enable sexual reproduction, how seeds develop and disperse across landscapes, and how vegetative propagation allows reproduction without flowers. They uncover dif
5th - 8th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
Dimensional Analysis Introduction Activity Cards
Using shapes as a springboard for more complex dimensional analysis conversions helps students visually bridge the process. The assignment is designed to help them critically think about the goal of conversion. This activity is designed as an introduction to dimensional analysis and can particularly help students with learning difficulties or disabilities. The Mars Rover is used as a real-world application of the importance of dimensional analysis. The worksheet, answer key, and printable cards
6th - 10th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physics
Stem Activity Bundle
In this hands-on STEM lesson, students will explore the concept of prototyping by engaging in real-world problem-solving and creative design. The lesson begins with a short discussion and visual introduction to prototypes, highlighting how inventors and engineers use them to test and improve ideas. After learning the importance of prototyping, students will brainstorm a problem they want to solve and invent a creative solution. They’ll then sketch and build a rough model of their idea using rec
PreK - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering, General Science
A Scientific Method Inquiry Investigation | Hands-On | CER Aligned
🌍 A Scientific Method Inquiry Investigation Grades 6–9 | Hands-On | CER-Aligned | Mini-Unit This structured Scientific Method Inquiry Investigation guides students through the full process of scientific thinking—from observation to evidence-based explanation—using a clear, student-centered format. 🧠 Students design and carry out their own investigation while developing skills in experimental design, data analysis, and scientific reasoning (CER). What Students DoObserve a phenomenonDe
6th - 9th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
CCSS, NGSS
RST.6-8.1
, RST.6-8.3
, HS-ETS1-2
+1
Also included in: Scientific Method • Observation • Variables • CER| Investigations Bundle
INORGANIC REACTIONS Redox, Catalysts, Oxidation States, Synthesis & Industry
INORGANIC REACTIONS Redox, Catalysts, Oxidation States, Synthesis & Industry reading comprehension passages. What drives the transformations of matter in inorganic chemistry? This topic explores how redox processes, catalysts, and oxidation states shape reactions in both nature and industry. It reveals how these fundamental mechanisms power everything from biological systems to large-scale chemical production. This digital resource features Read Aloud Audio, Self-Marking Multiple Choice Questi
4th - 7th
Basic Principles, Chemistry, Other (Science)
Claim/Evidence/Reasoning Student Reference -- Middle School-- OpenSciEd Alligned
Do your middle school students struggle to construct scientific arguments? This Claim, Evidence, Reasoning (CER) Student Reference is the perfect tool to scaffold their writing and help them master the process. Designed to be a flexible and easy-to-use resource, this handout provides a clear breakdown of the CER framework. It includes a simple description of what a claim, evidence, and reasoning are, along with powerful sentence starters for each section. This print-and-go resource is a must-h
6th - 12th
Basic Principles, General Science, Other (Science)
Also included in: BUNDLE - Science Communication & Argumentation - PRINT & GO!
ISOTOPE GEOCHEMISTRY: radiometric dating, climate studies, carbon isotopes
ISOTOPE GEOCHEMISTRY: radiometric dating, climate studies, carbon isotopes, tracing reading comprehension passages. How can tiny atomic variations reveal Earth’s deepest secrets? Isotope geochemistry studies how isotopes trace geological, environmental, and climatic processes through time. It’s the science behind dating rocks, tracking carbon, and uncovering the planet’s hidden history. This digital resource features Read Aloud Audio, Self-Marking Multiple Choice Questions, Critical Thinking Ch
5th - 8th
Basic Principles, Chemistry, Earth Sciences
HYDROGEOCHEMISTRY Water-Rock Interaction, Groundwater, Pollution & Geochemical
HYDROGEOCHEMISTRY Water-Rock Interaction, Groundwater, Pollution & Geochemical Tracers Reading Comprehension Passages. How does water carry the chemical signature of the Earth beneath it? This topic explores how minerals, rocks, and geochemical processes shape the composition and quality of groundwater and surface water. It highlights how hydrogeochemistry helps track pollution, manage resources, and understand the planet’s hidden water systems. This digital resource features Read Aloud Audio,
4th - 7th
Basic Principles, Chemistry, Engineering
Engineering Design Process Interactive Notebook – IMAGINE Phase | 5Ws + Goals
Help your students think like real engineers with this engaging, scaffolded Interactive Notebook set for the IMAGINE phase of the Engineering Design Process! The IMAGINE Phase of the Engineering Design Cycle is the Second Phase of the problem solving process. Students brainstorm, empathize with the user, and make clear goals for the Design. Designed for Grades 5–7, this resource helps students explore design specifications, feasibility, and idea generation through vocabulary, graphic organ
5th - 7th
Basic Principles, Engineering, General Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
Teamwork in Science Bundle | Roles, Rubric & STEM Reflection One-Pagers
Set your student teams up for success with this targeted bundle of three teamwork-focused one-pagers, perfect for science labs, engineering challenges, group projects, and inquiry work. Each page supports a different part of the collaborative process, from assigning roles to reflecting on performance and self-assessing key skills. These tools are ideal for the beginning of the school year, STEM tasks, or anytime students need extra structure and support for group work. What’s Included:Team Role
Not Specific
Basic Principles, General Science
INTRODUCTION TO COGNITIVE SCIENCE Mind, Brain, Learning Artificial Intelligence
INTRODUCTION TO COGNITIVE SCIENCE Mind, Brain, Learning & Artificial Intelligence reading comprehension passages. How does the mind actually work? This topic unpacks the fascinating science behind thought, memory, and learning, where psychology meets neuroscience and artificial intelligence. Students explore how the brain processes information, how machines mimic thinking, and what it all means for understanding human intelligence itself. This digital resource features Read Aloud Audio, Self-M
5th - 8th
Basic Principles, Biology, Psychology
Chemical Reactions Workbook | Interactive Science Reading, Exit Tickets, & Notes
This all-inclusive resource combines guided reading, critical thinking, Cornell notes, self-assessment, and exit tickets to support a variety of learning styles and ability levels. Introduce or reinforce chemical reactions with this interactive, no-prep science literacy workbook! Students actively read, write, analyze, and assess their understanding throughout the learning process while teachers collect meaningful data along the way. Perfect for: Science literacy integration Independent work
6th - 8th
Basic Principles, Chemistry
Interactive Convection Currents Activity Model for Science Learning Engagement
This NGSS-aligned convection currents activity helps students model how heat transfer, density, and fluid motion work together in Earth systems—without any prep required. Your students can recite definitions but still struggle to explain why convection currents form - I've been there! That's why I designed this activity to make their thinking process visible and concrete. Through sorting, sequencing, and simple modeling, students track how energy moves through a fluid, how temperature changes
5th - 9th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, General Science
NGSS
HS-ESS2-3
, HS-ESS2-1
, MS-ESS2-1
+1
Also included in: Convection Currents & Density Bundle | Convection Currents Lab & Notes
Scientific Method Mastery Worksheets: Observations, Variables & Hypotheses
Unlock the wonders of scientific discovery with this engaging " Scientific Method" teaching bundle, perfect for elementary and middle school classrooms! Designed for hands-on learning, these materials guide students through the core steps of inquiry while sparking curiosity and critical thinking. Bundle HighlightsThese no-prep printable worksheets dive deep into key process skills, helping learners distinguish observations from inferences while mastering experimental design. Classroom ReadyTh
4th - 8th
Basic Principles, General Science, Other (Science)
EVOLUTIONARY GENETICS Part 1 Mutation Genome Sequencing Gene Flows
SCIENCE: EVOLUTIONARY GENETICS Mutation, Genome Sequencing, Population, Gene Flow, Genetic Variation Drift, Reading Comprehension Passages. This digital resource features Read Aloud Audio, Self-Marking Multiple Choice Questions, Critical Thinking Challenges, Open-Ended Questions, and Writing Prompts—perfect for interactive learning! CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW TO SEE MORE!CONTENTS: The Concept of Gene Flow in Evolutionary Processes The Concept of Genetic Drift and Its Role in Evolution The Future
4th - 7th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
EVOLUTION & ECOLOGY Predator Prey Relationships, Symbiosis, Adaptation
SCIENCE: EVOLUTION & ECOLOGY Predator Prey Relationships, Symbiosis, Adaptation, Adaptive Radiation Reading Comprehension Passages. This digital resource features Read Aloud Audio, Self-Marking Multiple Choice Questions, Critical Thinking Challenges, Open-Ended Questions, and Writing Prompts—perfect for interactive learning! CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW TO SEE MORE!CONTENTS: How Ecological Interactions Influence Evolution How Environmental Changes Affect Evolutionary Processes How Invasive Species
4th - 7th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
Early American Engineering a Ship
STEM and the Early American Colonies Shipwrecked Colonists: Engineering a Ship Add some STEM to your colonial history lessons with this fun hands-on activity that uses simple and easy to find supplies. In “ Shipwrecked Colonists: Engineering a Ship” student groups will build a prototype of a ship for a sea voyage. Perfect for assessment of a student’s problem solving and collaboration skills, as well as providing insight into the challenges of the Early Colonial Era. We have included tea
3rd - 7th
Basic Principles, Engineering, U.S. History
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: Early American History and STEM Bundle
EVOLUTIONARY DEVELOPMENT BIOLOGY Vertebrates Diversity, Genes
SCIENCE: EVOLUTIONARY DEVELOPMENT BIOLOGY Vertebrates Diversity, Regeneration Pathways Influence Biology, Hox Genes, Organismal Development Reading Comprehension Passages. This digital resource features Read Aloud Audio, Self-Marking Multiple Choice Questions, Critical Thinking Challenges, Open-Ended Questions, and Writing Prompts—perfect for interactive learning! CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW TO SEE MORE!CONTENTS: How Developmental Pathways Influence Evolution How Evolution Shapes Developmental Proce
4th - 7th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
Jamestown Engineering a Trunk Project
STEM and the Early American ColoniesPacking for Jamestown – Engineering a Trunk Add some STEM to your Jamestown history lessons with this fun hands-on activity that uses simple and easy to find supplies. In “ Packing for Jamestown: Engineer a Trunk” student groups will build a prototype of a trunk for the sea voyage to Jamestown. Perfect for assessment of a student’s problem solving and collaboration skills, as well as providing insight into the challenges of the Early Colonial Era. We ha
3rd - 7th
Basic Principles, Engineering, U.S. History
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: Early American History and STEM Bundle
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