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Five ThinkForge Desktop Engineering Challenges Volume 3 - Energy/Motion (MS/HS)
ThinkForge™ Desktop Engineering Challenges are low-prep, classroom-ready engineering design challenges that engage students in hands-on problem solving using common materials and minimal space. Each challenge guides students through the engineering design process as they analyze a real-world problem, design and build a solution, test and redesign, and communicate results. Perfect for STEM, science, and physics classrooms (grades 6–12), these desktop-friendly challenges build critical thinking, c
6th - 12th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Physics
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
+3
Science Fair Project: A complete guide to completing a project. Science Inquiry
Whether you are wanting to enter your students in a science fair, or you desire to add completing a science project to your curriculum, use these documents to lead your students to success in the inquiry process. I created documents using over 30 years of experience in leading students to compete in science fairs. Included are an overview of how to do a science fair project, and seperate docuements for each step. Teacher pages and student pages are included.
4th - 9th
Basic Principles, Engineering, General Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
+1
Chemical Reactions Science and STEM Unit | Acids and Bases | Experiment in a Bag
Spark Curiosity with an engaging chemical change investigation, exploration & a secret message STEM project! We have taken the classic "reaction in a bag" lab up a notch by applying the scientific method and engineering design process. Students will investigate evidence of a chemical change, acid-base reactions, and the pH scale using red cabbage juice. We organized this project-based unit so you can bring chemistry to life with Grades 4–8. ✅ What’s Included: Teacher Background and Tips – A c
4th - 8th
Basic Principles, Chemistry, Physical Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 5-PS1-3
, 5-PS1-4
+7
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
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
Design Challenge Planner | STEM , STEAM , Engineering Grades 3-5
Kick off your STEM and design thinking lessons with this engaging Design Challenge Planner Worksheet—perfect for grades 3–5! This printable worksheet helps young engineers organize their ideas, define the problem, consider the end user, and brainstorm creative materials to use for the solution through writing and planning. Whether you're introducing the Engineering Design Process or diving into a hands-on challenge, this tool encourages students to think critically, collaborate, and communic
3rd - 5th
Basic Principles, Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-1
Day and Night Science Centers for Pre-K and Preschool
Do you need developmentally appropriate science centers and lessons for your little learners? Preschool or Pre-K students will love learning all about day and night with these hands-on science activities. This science unit includes done-for-you lesson plans and center activities that encourage students to observe, explore, investigate, ask questions, and develop scientific process skills in fun and playful ways. Age-appropriate book suggestions for read-aloud are also included. ✅ SKILLS ADDRE
PreK - K
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Also included in: Preschool Science Curriculum Bundle for Preschool and Pre-K
Engage Students with a Paper Heart Catapult STEM Engineering Project
Tired of Valentine's Day lessons that are more fluff than substance? Looking for a way to ignite genuine curiosity and critical thinking in your classroom? Introducing the Paper Heart Catapult STEM Challenge | Valentine Engineering Activity! This engaging, print-and-go resource transforms Valentine's Day into a memorable learning experience, empowering your students to explore the Engineering Design Process while having a blast. Save precious planning time with a complete, easy-to-implement a
3rd - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Writing
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
Back to School STEM Activity First Day First Week of School Science Teamwork Fun
Looking for first week of school science activities that are hands-on, NGSS-aligned, and actually fun? The Apple Tree Catcher STEM Challenge is an engaging, collaborative build that’s perfect for your beginning of the year science activities, especially during apple season or fall themes. In this high-interest, low-prep activity, students work in teams to design and build a device to catch falling apples before they hit the ground. It’s a creative way to introduce (or reinforce) the engine
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 #7-11 High School
Master scientific inquiry with this interactive digital activity: sort 500 statements across 50 real-world scenarios for auto-grading and real-time feedback—perfect for high school classrooms saving prep time.Enhance high school students' critical thinking with this engaging digital drag and drop activity focused on distinguishing observations from inferences. Crafted by experienced educators with decades of classroom refinement, this resource builds deep conceptual understanding through eviden
8th - 11th
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 #11 High School
Master scientific inquiry with this interactive digital activity: sort 100 statements across 10 real-world scenarios for auto-grading and real-time feedback—perfect for high school classrooms saving prep time.Enhance high school students' critical thinking with this engaging digital drag and drop activity focused on distinguishing observations from inferences. Crafted by experienced educators with decades of classroom refinement, this resource builds deep conceptual understanding through eviden
8th - 11th, Adult Education
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
CCSS, NGSS
RI.8.1
, RI.9-10.1
, RI.11-12.1
+12
Observations vs Inferences Digital Drag & Drop Activity #10 High School
Master scientific inquiry with this interactive digital activity: sort 100 statements across 10 real-world scenarios for auto-grading and real-time feedback—perfect for high school classrooms saving prep time.Enhance high school students' critical thinking with this engaging digital drag and drop activity focused on distinguishing observations from inferences. Crafted by experienced educators with decades of classroom refinement, this resource builds deep conceptual understanding through eviden
8th - 11th, Adult Education
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
CCSS, NGSS
RI.8.1
, RI.9-10.1
, RI.11-12.1
+12
Observations vs Inferences Digital Drag & Drop Activity #9 High School
Master scientific inquiry with this interactive digital activity: sort 100 statements across 10 real-world scenarios for auto-grading and real-time feedback—perfect for high school classrooms saving prep time.Enhance high school students' critical thinking with this engaging digital drag and drop activity focused on distinguishing observations from inferences. Crafted by experienced educators with decades of classroom refinement, this resource builds deep conceptual understanding through eviden
8th - 11th, Adult Education
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
CCSS, NGSS
RI.8.1
, RI.9-10.1
, RI.11-12.1
+12
Observations vs Inferences Digital Drag & Drop Activity #8 High School
Master scientific inquiry with this interactive digital activity: sort 100 statements across 10 real-world scenarios for auto-grading and real-time feedback—perfect for high school classrooms saving prep time.Enhance high school students' critical thinking with this engaging digital drag and drop activity focused on distinguishing observations from inferences. Crafted by experienced educators with decades of classroom refinement, this resource builds deep conceptual understanding through eviden
8th - 11th, Adult Education
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
CCSS, NGSS
RI.8.1
, RI.9-10.1
, RI.11-12.1
+12
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