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Invention Process - Fun Version of the Scientific Method
The scientific method is the problem solving technique that can be utilized cross curricular in every industry. This lesson labels the scientific method as the invention process to highlight its universality beyond just science.
The most neglected portion of the process is the brainstorming of a solution. Let students brainstorm their ideas about k-12 education with a mind map
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Inquiry Lab Design
A scaffolded process for developing experimental questions and designing controlled experiments with a focus on identifying independent variables and measurable dependent variables.
7th - 9th
Basic Principles, Other (Science)
Also included in: Experimental Design and Write Up
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Practice Conducting an Experiment
Have students practice the steps of a STEM experiment with a small activity. I love to use a "problem" that needs to be solved in a minute! (ex. stacking cups, building a tower) This worksheet is a great outline that shows the process behind conducting your own experiment.
Steps:
1) State your problem
2) List Materials
3) Design and describe plan
4) Conduct experiment
5) Describe Results
6) Reflect/ How can you improve?
**This document can be edited and modified to your own activity and clas
2nd - 10th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Science
Trouble in Far'awai-lan
This is a fun, quick, and punny way to get students engaged in the scientific method. They have to use their problem-solving skills to figure out what is causing researchers on the island of Far'awai-lan to get sick. This activity emphasizes that the scientific method is a process that can go through different phases and iterations. This activity works great at all age levels, especially when you make it competitive!
4th - 12th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
FREE Egg Drop STEM Challenge | Spring Engineering Activity | Grades 3–7
Make spring learning fun with this FREE Egg Drop STEM Challenge! In this engaging hands-on activity, students act like engineers as they design, build, and test a structure to protect an egg from breaking when dropped from a height. This activity introduces students to the engineering design process while encouraging creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration. Students will plan their design, build their egg protector, test their ideas, and reflect on their results. Perfect for spring STE
3rd - 7th
Basic Principles, Physics, Writing
5E Science "I Can" Statements Graphic
This graphic can be used as a poster, bookmark, or inserted into your students' science journal. These are guiding questions to help you and your students as you work through the 5E model of science instruction in any unit of study. It can also be used to have students self-evaluate their own learning process.
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, Science
Zap It! -- Static Electricity Investigations
Elementary students will approach the study of static electricity from the stance of a materials engineer.
Students will learn electricity basics and will make and use a simple electroscope. They will collect and analyze data and learn the difference between quantitative and qualitative data.
All activities will be performed while participating in a real-life scenario during which students are challenged to begin the process of engineering a nanotech insect repellent based on the proper
4th - 6th
Basic Principles, General Science
Strong Shapes STEM Engineering Challenge: Build a Strong Structure (Triangles)
Strong Shapes STEM Engineering Challenge: Build a Strong StructureIn this hands-on STEM engineering challenge, students discover why certain shapes make structures stronger. Using simple materials, students design and build a structure while exploring how triangles can increase stability and strength. Through testing and redesign, students learn how engineers use strong shapes to make buildings, bridges, and towers more stable. This low-prep activity encourages critical thinking, creativity, and
4th - 6th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Physics
STEM CHALLENGE Marble Runs and Momentum
Marble Runs & Momentum: A Hands-On STEM Engineering ChallengeGet students thinking like engineers with this exciting, hands-on STEM activity! In Marble Runs & Momentum, students design and build their own marble run while exploring the science of motion, gravity, and energy transfer. Using simple household or classroom materials, learners experiment with ramps, turns, tunnels, and obstacles to control how a marble moves through their custom track. Students discover how slope, momentum, and frict
4th - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Other (Science)
Also included in: STEM EXPLORERS MEGA BUNDLE- 12 COMPLETE CHALLENGES!
Water Cycle Review Game | Earth Science FREE
Reinforce key water cycle concepts with this FREE interactive Water Cycle Review Game, designed to keep students engaged while checking understanding in a structured, low-prep format. This slideshow-based game works perfectly as an end-of-lesson review, test prep activity, or unit wrap-up. The game includes 20 core questions, bonus challenges, and a final wager round, helping students stay focused and motivated through the final slide. What Students Review Students apply and reinforce understan
5th - 10th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Environment
No-Prep Science Bell Ringers/Starters for Middle School FREEBIE
*This freebie is the first set of an 18 set, year long resource! The full resource is on my TPT Shop!* These science starters are a perfect no-prep resource for science teachers that need a quick activity for the start of class! Each set has 10 different science skills for students to work on over the course of two weeks. Skills include: observe, hypothesize, classify, interpret data, ect. These science starters have really helped me as a middle school science teacher! Students know that each
5th - 12th
Basic Principles, General Science, Other (Science)
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MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
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