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Sun, Earth, Moon Systems Educational Poster Project (Editable)
Have your students show what they know about Sun, Earth, and Moon Systems with this editable educational poster project! Differentiated project options allow students to explain either the moon phases and eclipses or the seasons and tides. Rubric allows for clear expectations and expedited grading. Please see preview for a copyrighted version of the full product. Product Includes: 3 page editable documentteacher guide pagestudent instruction pagerubric
6th - 12th
Astronomy, Basic Principles, Earth Sciences
Friction Safety - A Physics Project Based Learning Activity (PBL) | Newtons Laws
This is an engaging, problem-based inquiry activity that gets your students to examine Friction to solve a real-life problem and learn to think critically. Designed for science students in high school physics, this activity is NGSS, Common Core, and STEM-aligned and uses common experiences and materials to apply your lessons in a meaningful way. Your resource is fully-editable and can be uploaded to your class site or printed for students' use. Learning Goals:Develop a prototype that can realis
8th - 12th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Also included in: Forces and Motion Complete SENIOR Unit Bundle - Dynamics and Kinematics
Solar System Project
Student choice, creativity, and independence give this 3D project a unique opportunity for students to showcase their talents and imagination. This project is designed to be done outside the classroom as a middle school gifted and talented assignment or a high school general education project. The project rubric give clear guidelines, examples, explanation, and available points while the teacher grading form makes project analysis and feedback simple and understandable to the student. Please cl
6th - 12th
Astronomy, Basic Principles, Science
Light Engineering Project half-sheet
This print and cut half-sheet is great for practicing engineering concepts and provides teachers with an easy assessment tool.
Pairs well with units or lessons on light, day/night, and engineering.
1) Students design a solution to the problem: "It's too dark in the playroom."
2) Students test their design (suggested materials: a box for the house, flashlight, cardboard or block for the wall, small mirrors).
3) Students self-assess the the success of their design.
In my classroom, students wor
K - 3rd
Basic Principles, Engineering, Physical Science
Environmental Issues & Solutions | ENL / ESL | 14-Day Lesson Bundle
🌍 14-Day ENL-Friendly Environmental Issues & Solutions Lesson Bundle 🌱 Looking for engaging, low-prep lessons that help ENL/ELL students understand real-world environmental issues and build academic language skills? This 14-day lesson bundle is designed specifically for English New Language learners, with clear scaffolding, accessible vocabulary, and meaningful content that sparks discussion and critical thinking. Students explore key environmental problems—such as pollution, climate chang
6th - 12th
Basic Principles, Environment, General Science
1000th Day of School Project | Museum Exhibit Cards + Research + Rubric
Feeling overwhelmed by how to make the 1000th day of school truly special and educational? Introducing the 1000th Day of School Project | Museum Exhibit Cards + Research + Rubric, your all-in-one solution to transform your classroom into an engaging learning museum! This project not only celebrates a significant milestone but also deeply integrates critical thinking and research skills, making learning both memorable and meaningful for your students. ✨ What's Included: Printable Museum Exhibit
4th - 6th
Basic Operations, Basic Principles, Creative Writing
Linking Sub-Problems to Overall Design Goals - Google Forms & Worksheets
Grab this resource to help your students understand the vital connection between sub-problems and overall design goals in engineering projects. This comprehensive lesson addresses the importance of identifying and linking sub-problems during the design process, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills that are essential in the field of engineering. By engaging with various question formats, students will develop a deeper understanding of how breaking down complex issues into manag
9th - 12th
Basic Principles, Engineering, General Science
NGSS
HS-ETS1-2
Societal Needs and Wants in Engineering Problems - Google Forms & Worksheets
Grab this resource to help your students understand the critical distinction between societal needs and wants in engineering contexts. This comprehensive lesson is designed for high school students across grades 9 through 12, aligning with NGSS standards. It provides a structured approach to exploring how engineering projects can effectively address societal needs while also considering wants, which is essential for developing thoughtful and impactful engineering solutions. Perfect for teachers
9th - 12th
Basic Principles, Engineering, General Science
NGSS
HS-ETS1-1
Comparing Multiple Solutions - Grades 9–12 NGSS Engineering Science Worksheet
Are your high school students in Grades 9–12 struggling to evaluate multiple design options in engineering projects? Grab this comprehensive worksheet aligned with NGSS standard HS-ETS1-3 and give them the tools they need to analyze, assess, and select the most effective solutions. Focused on the real-world application of engineering practices, this worksheet offers a deep dive into comparing multiple solutions using clearly defined criteria and constraints. This NGSS-aligned worksheet support
9th - 12th
Basic Principles, Engineering, General Science
NGSS
HS-ETS1-3
Identifying Strengths of Design Solutions - Grade 6,7,8 NGSS Worksheet
Help your students think like engineers with this NGSS-aligned worksheet focused on evaluating design solutions through a structured lens. Aligned with NGSS MS-ETS1-2, this resource dives into how to identify the strengths of design solutions using defined criteria, performance data, and user feedback. In the real world, not all design solutions are created equal. Some solve the problem better, last longer, cost less, or are easier to use. This worksheet gives students the skills to recognize
6th - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering, General Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
Also included in: Evaluating Solutions - Grade 6,7,8 NGSS Worksheet Bundle
Writing Clear Design Problem Statements - Grade 6,7,8 NGSS Worksheet
Help your students master the foundation of the engineering design process with this comprehensive NGSS-aligned worksheet on Writing Clear Design Problem Statements. Tailored for Grades 6, 7, and 8, this worksheet supports NGSS standard MS-ETS1-1 by teaching students how to identify, articulate, and refine effective problem statements that include precise criteria and constraints—an essential skill for any STEM project or real-world design challenge. Whether you're introducing a new engineer
6th - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering, General Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-1
Also included in: Defining Design Problems - Grade 6,7,8 NGSS Engineering Worksheet Bundle
STEM Challenge Cards - Easy STEM Activities - STEM Activities Projects
STEM Challenge Cards How Can I Use These STEM Challenge Cards? These STEM Challenge Cards give you ready-made projects to get students building, problem-solving, and working together. The PDF includes a teacher instruction page with suggested supplies and 16 cards, each with a different construction challenge. They’re ideal for group work, morning starters, or afternoon projects. Why Teachers Like ItHands-on learning – Kids design, build, and test real structures.Collaboration focus – Encourages
1st - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering, General Science
Safety Scientist Sketch - Laboratory Safety Project - PBL
Objective:Students will be able to create a colorful, unique, labeled, and detailed illustration that accurately depicts a scientist practicing safe science in a laboratory setting by following at least ten science safety rules from Flinn Scientific. Learning Standards: NGSS (Grade 8 Science)MS-ETS1-1: Define the criteria and constraints of a design problem with sufficient precision to ensure a successful solution, taking into account relevant scientific principles and potential impacts on peopl
6th - 8th
Basic Principles, Chemistry, General Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
PBL-Problem-Based Learning: Solve the Local Water Crisis
Water Crisis Warriors: A Project-Based Learning Challenge Inspire future problem-solvers with a real-world mission they can dive into—literally! Water Crisis Warriors is a high-impact PBL unit where students explore the causes and effects of a local water crisis and take on the challenge of designing creative, research-based solutions. With built-in critical thinking tools, collaborative tasks, and a final presentation, this unit is perfect for gifted enrichment, environmental science, or s
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, Environment, General Science
Homeschool Made Simple: 9 Week STEM Science and Innovators Unit (Grades 3rd-5th)
STEM Hands-On Unit: Innovators, Engineers & Problem Solvers (Grades 3–5)Empower students to think like scientists, engineers, and innovators with this comprehensive 9-week STEM unit designed for Grades 3–5. Through hands-on investigations, engineering design challenges, coding activities, scientific inquiry, and real-world problem-solving experiences, students develop critical thinking skills while exploring how STEM shapes the world around them.This engaging curriculum integrates science, techn
3rd - 5th
Basic Operations, Basic Principles, Classroom Community
Homeschool Made Simple: S.T.E.M Engineering Hands-On Unit (Grades 6th-8th)
STEM Hands-On Unit: Engineering Clean Water Solutions (Grades 6–8)Challenge students to become environmental engineers as they design, build, test, and improve a water filtration system using everyday household materials. This engaging STEM unit combines environmental science, engineering design, data collection, and critical thinking through a real-world problem-solving experience.Designed for homeschool families, learning pods, STEM clubs, and classrooms, this flexible 1–2 week unit encourages
6th - 8th
Basic Operations, Basic Principles, Engineering
Apple Oxidation Experiment
Easy experiment that helps students practice the scientific method and using variables to learn a solution to an everyday, real life problem: apples turning brown. This Google Slide will guide your students through the different steps of the Scientific Method.
5th - 9th
Basic Principles, Biology, Science
CCSS
RST.6-8.3
, RST.6-8.9
Growth Mindset for Students
Growth Mindset for Students will challenge your students to overcome a challenge or present a solution to a problem after researching, designing, collecting and analyzing data, making adjustments, reflecting on gained knowledge, and retesting. Students will also explore factors that contributed to success as well as mistakes to avoid in the future. Ideas for data collection with examples are included.
2nd - 12th
Basic Principles, For All Subjects
STEM Story Starters: Real-World Challenges| Engineering Design and ELA | Science
Make science and design thinking come alive with these Real-World STEM Story Starters! Perfect for grades 4–8, these prompts turn everyday problems—like leaky water bottles, slippery helmets, and hot phones—into creative design challenges. Each Slide includes: ✅ A relatable, real-world scenario to spark curiosity ✅ Clear science concepts like heat transfer, stability, or waterproofing ✅ A hands-on build prompt to prototype solutions ✅ A sketch box prompt for visual design thinking ✅
4th - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering, General Science
STEM Challenge Task Cards | 40 Low-Prep Engineering Activities | 3rd–6th Grade
Engage your 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students with these 40 STEM Challenge Task Cards, featuring low-prep, hands-on engineering activities that build problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking skills. Each challenge presents a clear engineering task, a real-world goal, and a short list of simple, classroom-friendly materials. Students design, build, test, and improve their solutions while practicing collaboration and the engineering design process. Perfect for teachers who want
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, General Science, Instructional Technology
STEM Challenge | Back to School Bubble Gum Challenge
This STEM Challenge is a fun and engaging way to learn the STEM process and work collaboratively with a team! It provides students with great opportunities to think through problems and find creative solutions to them. Once you mention the words "Bubble Gum" you will have them hooked! This STEM Bubble Gum Challenge is a GREAT Back to School activity to teach and/or reinforce procedures. It's also designed to use at ANY time of the year as well! There's no prep needed for this STEM activity be
3rd - 5th
Basic Principles, Science
CCSS, NGSS
SL.3.1
, SL.3.1b
, SL.3.1c
+14
Also included in: Science Activities Bundle
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
Newton's Laws of Motion Task Cards: Force and Motion, Physics, Science Center
Are you struggling to find engaging, hands-on activities to help your students truly understand Newton's Laws of Motion and apply Force and Motion concepts to real-world situations? These interactive task cards are the perfect solution to reinforce Inertia, Acceleration (F=ma), and Action-Reaction in your Physical Science classroom, transforming abstract physics theories into easy-to-grasp scenarios. How to use:Science Centers: Place cards at a station for group work.Scoot Game: Place card
5th - 9th
Basic Principles, Informational Text, Physical Science
Nonliving Things Science Lesson | Science of Reading Worksheets | Grades 3-6
Teach the characteristics of Nonliving Things with this Science of Reading aligned unit. If you need high-quality 3rd Grade Science Worksheets or fluency science of reading passages about nonliving objects, this Elite Digital Ed kit is your solution. Designed for Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, and Grade 6, it is perfect for science of reading centers and emergency sub plans. RESCUE YOUR PREP TIMEStruggling to find fun science worksheets that actually build reading skills? This lesson solves
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, Informational Text, Science of Reading
CCSS
RI.4.1
, RI.4.3
, RI.4.4
+13
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