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Design Your Own Experiment: Solar System Scale Walk | Inquiry Learning Projects
Give students real ownership of the scientific process with this Inquiry Learning Experiment Design Project Prompt. Instead of following a step-by-step lab, students design their own experiment using classroom materials you already have. With structured thinking prompts (but plenty of creative freedom), students plan an investigation that demonstrates the skills they’ve been learning, then write and reflect on what happened, even if their results are messy or their experiment “fails.” This re
6th - 10th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Physics
NGSS
MS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-3
+1
Sundial Project | Inquiry Learning | Light Waves | Earth's Orbit and Rotation
Give students real ownership of the scientific process with this Inquiry Learning Experiment Design Project Prompt. Instead of following a step-by-step lab, students design their own experiment using classroom materials you already have. With structured thinking prompts (but plenty of creative freedom), students plan an investigation that demonstrates the skills they’ve been learning, then write and reflect on what happened, even if their results are messy or their experiment “fails.” This re
8th - 12th
Astronomy, Basic Principles, Earth Sciences
NGSS
MS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-3
+1
Solar System Creative Project | Crater Impact Test, Inquiry Learning
Give students real ownership of the scientific process with this Inquiry Learning Experiment Design Project Prompt. Instead of following a step-by-step lab, students design their own experiment using classroom materials you already have. With structured thinking prompts (but plenty of creative freedom), students plan an investigation that demonstrates the skills they’ve been learning, then write and reflect on what happened, even if their results are messy or their experiment “fails.” This re
6th - 10th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Physics
NGSS
MS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-3
+1
Design Your Own Experiment: Solar System Moon Shadow Tracker, Inquiry Learning
Give students real ownership of the scientific process with this Inquiry Learning Experiment Design Project Prompt. Instead of following a step-by-step lab, students design their own experiment using classroom materials you already have. With structured thinking prompts (but plenty of creative freedom), students plan an investigation that demonstrates the skills they’ve been learning, then write and reflect on what happened, even if their results are messy or their experiment “fails.” This re
6th - 10th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Physics
NGSS
MS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-3
+1
Design Your Own Experiment: Solar System Satellite orbit model, Inquiry Learning
Give students real ownership of the scientific process with this Inquiry Learning Experiment Design Project Prompt. Instead of following a step-by-step lab, students design their own experiment using classroom materials you already have. With structured thinking prompts (but plenty of creative freedom), students plan an investigation that demonstrates the skills they’ve been learning, then write and reflect on what happened, even if their results are messy or their experiment “fails.” This re
6th - 10th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Physics
NGSS
MS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-3
+1
Design Your Own Experiment: Waves + Communication | Sound Transmission line
Give students real ownership of the scientific process with this Inquiry Learning Experiment Design Project Prompt. Instead of following a step-by-step lab, students design their own experiment using classroom materials you already have. With structured thinking prompts (but plenty of creative freedom), students plan an investigation that demonstrates the skills they’ve been learning, then write and reflect on what happened, even if their results are messy or their experiment “fails.” This re
6th - 9th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Physics
NGSS
MS-PS4-1
, MS-PS4-2
, MS-PS4-3
Design Your Own Experiment: Characteristics of Waves Lab | Waves +Communication
Give students real ownership of the scientific process with this Inquiry Learning Experiment Design Project Prompt. Instead of following a step-by-step lab, students design their own experiment using classroom materials you already have. With structured thinking prompts (but plenty of creative freedom), students plan an investigation that demonstrates the skills they’ve been learning, then write and reflect on what happened, even if their results are messy or their experiment “fails.” This re
6th - 9th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Physics
NGSS
MS-PS4-1
Design Your Own Experiment: Waves + Communication | Design an Alarm System
Give students real ownership of the scientific process with this Inquiry Learning Experiment Design Project Prompt. Instead of following a step-by-step lab, students design their own experiment using classroom materials you already have. With structured thinking prompts (but plenty of creative freedom), students plan an investigation that demonstrates the skills they’ve been learning, then write and reflect on what happened, even if their results are messy or their experiment “fails.” This re
6th - 10th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Physics
NGSS
MS-PS4-1
, MS-PS4-2
, MS-PS4-3
Design Your Own Experiment: Waves + Communication | Shadow Signal Tower
Give students real ownership of the scientific process with this Inquiry Learning Experiment Design Project Prompt. Instead of following a step-by-step lab, students design their own experiment using classroom materials you already have. With structured thinking prompts (but plenty of creative freedom), students plan an investigation that demonstrates the skills they’ve been learning, then write and reflect on what happened, even if their results are messy or their experiment “fails.” This re
7th - 9th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Physics
NGSS
MS-PS4-1
, MS-PS4-2
, MS-PS4-3
Design Your Own Experiment: Waves + Communication | Water Wave Breaker
Give students real ownership of the scientific process with this Inquiry Learning Experiment Design Project Prompt. Instead of following a step-by-step lab, students design their own experiment using classroom materials you already have. With structured thinking prompts (but plenty of creative freedom), students plan an investigation that demonstrates the skills they’ve been learning, then write and reflect on what happened, even if their results are messy or their experiment “fails.” This re
6th - 8th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Physics
NGSS
MS-PS4-1
, MS-PS4-2
, MS-PS4-3
Design Your Own Experiment: Wave behavior Activity | Create a Homemade Speaker
Give students real ownership of the scientific process with this Inquiry Learning Experiment Design Project Prompt. Instead of following a step-by-step lab, students design their own experiment using classroom materials you already have. With structured thinking prompts (but plenty of creative freedom), students plan an investigation that demonstrates the skills they’ve been learning, then write and reflect on what happened, even if their results are messy or their experiment “fails.” This re
7th - 9th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Physics
NGSS
MS-PS4-1
, MS-PS4-2
, MS-PS4-3
Design Your Own Experiment: Waves+ Communication | Build a Light Reflection Maze
Give students real ownership of the scientific process with this Inquiry Learning Experiment Design Project Prompt. Instead of following a step-by-step lab, students design their own experiment using classroom materials you already have. With structured thinking prompts (but plenty of creative freedom), students plan an investigation that demonstrates the skills they’ve been learning, then write and reflect on what happened, even if their results are messy or their experiment “fails.” This re
6th - 10th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Physics
NGSS
MS-PS4-1
Design Your Own Experiment: Waves + Communication | Morse Code Light Signals
Give students real ownership of the scientific process with this Inquiry Learning Experiment Design Project Prompt. Instead of following a step-by-step lab, students design their own experiment using classroom materials you already have. With structured thinking prompts (but plenty of creative freedom), students plan an investigation that demonstrates the skills they’ve been learning, then write and reflect on what happened, even if their results are messy or their experiment “fails.” This re
6th - 10th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Physics
NGSS
MS-PS4-1
, MS-PS4-2
, MS-PS4-3
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
First Week of School Science STEM Activity First Day of School Team Building
This Apple Wrecking Ball Back to School STEM Challenge is the perfect hands-on experience to launch your first week of school science activities while introducing or reinforcing Newton’s Third Law of Motion in a highly engaging way. Whether you're teaching upper elementary or middle school, this engineering challenge promotes team building, creative problem-solving, and critical thinking, ideal for the first day of school STEM activities or any beginning of the year science activities focuse
2nd - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Observations vs Inferences Digital Drag & Drop Activity #1-3 Science + Literacy
Build critical science skills with these interactive Google Slides sorting activities on real-life scenarios. Auto-grading and instant feedback save prep time—ideal for inquiry-based units!Empower middle school students to sharpen their scientific thinking with these engaging digital drag-and-drop activities focused on distinguishing observations from inferences. Developed by seasoned science educators with extensive classroom experience, this resource draws on evidence-based pedagogical appro
4th - 7th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
CCSS, NGSS
RI.4.1
, RI.5.1
, RI.6.1
+6
Observations vs Inferences Digital Drag & Drop Activity #2 Science + Literacy
Build critical science skills with this interactive Google Slides sorting activity on real-life scenarios. Auto-grading and instant feedback save prep time—ideal for inquiry-based units!Empower middle school students to sharpen their scientific thinking with this engaging digital drag-and-drop activity focused on distinguishing observations from inferences. Developed by seasoned science educators with extensive classroom experience, this resource draws on evidence-based pedagogical approaches
4th - 7th, Adult Education
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
CCSS, NGSS
RI.4.1
, RI.5.1
, RI.6.1
+6
Observations vs Inferences Digital Drag & Drop Activity #1 Science + Literacy
Build critical science skills with this interactive Google Slides sorting activity on real-life scenarios. Auto-grading and instant feedback save prep time—ideal for inquiry-based units!Empower middle school students to sharpen their scientific thinking with this engaging digital drag-and-drop activity focused on distinguishing observations from inferences. Developed by seasoned science educators with extensive classroom experience, this resource draws on evidence-based pedagogical approaches
4th - 7th, Adult Education
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
CCSS, NGSS
RI.4.1
, RI.5.1
, RI.6.1
+6
Observations vs Inferences Digital Drag & Drop Activity #3 Science + Literacy
Build critical science skills with this interactive Google Slides sorting activity on real-life scenarios. Auto-grading and instant feedback save prep time—ideal for inquiry-based units!Empower middle school students to sharpen their scientific thinking with this engaging digital drag-and-drop activity focused on distinguishing observations from inferences. Developed by seasoned science educators with extensive classroom experience, this resource draws on evidence-based pedagogical approaches
4th - 7th, Adult Education
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
CCSS, NGSS
RI.4.1
, RI.5.1
, RI.6.1
+6
Observations vs Inferences Digital Drag & Drop Activity #4-6 Junior High School
Enhance scientific inquiry with interactive sorting of 300 statements in 30 real-world scenarios—auto-grading delivers instant feedback, saving prep time for effective, intent-driven learning in middle school units.Empower middle school students to sharpen their scientific thinking with this engaging digital drag-and-drop activity focused on distinguishing observations from inferences. Developed by seasoned science educators with extensive classroom experience, this resource draws on evidence-
6th - 9th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
CCSS, NGSS
RI.6.1
, RI.7.1
, RI.8.1
+6
Observations vs Inferences Digital Drag & Drop Activity #6 Junior High School
Enhance scientific inquiry with interactive sorting of 100 statements in 10 real-world scenarios—auto-grading delivers instant feedback, saving prep time for effective, intent-driven learning in middle school units.Empower middle school students to sharpen their scientific thinking with this engaging digital drag-and-drop activity focused on distinguishing observations from inferences. Developed by seasoned science educators with extensive classroom experience, this resource draws on evidence-
6th - 9th, Adult Education
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
CCSS, NGSS
RI.6.1
, RI.7.1
, RI.8.1
+6
Observations vs Inferences Digital Drag & Drop Activity #5 Junior High School
Enhance scientific inquiry with interactive sorting of 100 statements in 10 real-world scenarios—auto-grading delivers instant feedback, saving prep time for effective, intent-driven learning in middle school units.Empower middle school students to sharpen their scientific thinking with this engaging digital drag-and-drop activity focused on distinguishing observations from inferences. Developed by seasoned science educators with extensive classroom experience, this resource draws on evidence-
6th - 9th, Adult Education
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
CCSS, NGSS
RI.6.1
, RI.7.1
, RI.8.1
+6
Observations vs Inferences Digital Drag & Drop Activity #4 Junior High School
Enhance scientific inquiry with interactive sorting of 100 statements in 10 real-world scenarios—auto-grading delivers instant feedback, saving prep time for effective, intent-driven learning in middle school units.Empower middle school students to sharpen their scientific thinking with this engaging digital drag-and-drop activity focused on distinguishing observations from inferences. Developed by seasoned science educators with extensive classroom experience, this resource draws on evidence-
6th - 9th, Adult Education
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
CCSS, NGSS
RI.6.1
, RI.7.1
, RI.8.1
+6
First Week of School Science Back to School STEM Activity First Day Teamwork Fun
Looking for back to school STEM activities for the first week of school that combine hands-on engineering with critical thinking and team-building? The Apples Afar Cantilever STEM Challenge is a student favorite for the first day of school or fall-themed science units. This collaborative activity tasks students with designing and building a cantilever to suspend an apple as far from the edge of a desk as possible. It’s an engaging way to introduce the engineering design process, encourage
2nd - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
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