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Protect the Egg! | Engineering Design Process STEM Challenge | Hands-On Science
Protect the Egg! | Engineering Design Process STEM Challenge | Hands-On Science for K–2Challenge students to think like engineers with this engaging Protect the Egg STEM activity! In this hands-on engineering challenge, students design and build a structure to protect an egg from breaking when it is dropped, while following the Engineering Design Process step by step. This activity encourages creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking as students plan, build, test, evaluate, and impro
PreK - 3rd
Engineering, General Science, Writing
Carefully solve each math problem and show your step-by-step working.
Description: Take Your Students’ Math Fluency to the Next Level with Volume 2 of Our Best-Selling Arithmetic Series!Building on the success of our initial collection, this "Math Mastery Volume 2" offers 50 brand-new, high-quality pages of open-ended math challenges. Specifically designed for Primary and Elementary students (Grades 2-6), this workbook focuses on reinforcing core arithmetic while introducing more complex multi-step problems that require critical thinking and precision. Instead
PreK - 8th
Applied Math, Mental Math, Numbers
Engineering Adapted Book | Engineers Solve Problems | Special Education & STEM
Engineering Adapted Book | Engineers Solve Problems | Special Education & STEM This Engineering Adapted Book introduces students to the engineering design process using simple language, clear visuals, and predictable sentence structure. Designed for special education, autism support, and emerging readers, this resource helps students understand how engineers think, plan, create, test, and improve solutions. With errorless options and picture-supported text, this adapted book is perfect for buil
PreK - 3rd
Engineering
Area and Perimeter Process Chart |4th Grade Math| How Do I Know If It’s A or P
Help students confidently decide whether a word problem is asking for area or perimeter with this student-friendly, step-by-step process chart. This Area vs. Perimeter process chart guides students to analyze the text, identify key words, and justify their thinking before solving. It is designed to support all learners and can be used across I Need Help, I Can Do It, and I Can Teach It levels. 👉 This process chart pairs perfectly with the Area & Perimeter worksheets already available in m
3rd - 5th
Measurement
CCSS
4.MD.A.3
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 Journal | STEM Early Finisher Reflection
Are you looking for a way to have your students participate in lessons about the Engineering Design Process? This student journal is the answer! It comes in two formats: printable and digital. Students will focus on various parts of the process and practice using each portion and reflect on its importance. This product can be used for early finishers, for review, morning work, with a substitute, homework, etc. What’s Included?Teacher Directions how to download the electronic version Color D
2nd - 5th
Engineering
Engineering Design Process Worksheets | Engineering Design Process 5th grade
STEM & Design Thinking Worksheet Bundle – Grades 3–5Bring creativity, critical thinking, and real-world problem solving to your classroom with this STEM & Design Thinking Worksheet Bundle, designed for grades 3–5! This printable resource pack includes 9 thoughtfully scaffolded worksheets to guide students through every step of the Engineering Design Process and Design Thinking Cycle—from brainstorming to reflection and everything in between. Whether you're running STEM challenges, PBL units,
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Egg Drop Vehicles - An Engineering Design Process and Money Project for STEM
What a GREAT Easter STEM Project! Help your students understand the Engineering Design Process and How to Budget their Money with an Egg Drop Challenge. The Teacher Guide lets you know everything you need for a successful project. Student Lab Packet worksheets are also included for students to record their plans. A $20,000 budget limit adds a layer of creative problem solving as students must budget before they buy their supplies. Students use real-world math as they determine what supplies the
3rd - 6th
Science
50 Engineering Task Cards | IB MYP Design | Engineering Design Process NGSS
50 Thought-Provoking Design Reflection Questions for STEM & Design Classes Unlock creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking in your students with this set of 50 printable question cards designed to guide young designers through the design thinking process. Perfect for STEM, Design, and Maker classes, this deck encourages students to deeply reflect on their ideas, iterate on their designs, and consider real-world impacts. Features: 50 unique design prompts across categories like
5th - 12th
Engineering, Graphic Arts, Visual Arts
NGSS
HS-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
Also included in: Middle School Engineering Task Card Bundle – 120 Real-World Prompts
Engineer Design Process Worksheet – Grades 3–5 | User Empathy Mapping
User Empathy Mapping Worksheet – Design Thinking for Grades 3–5Support young innovators in designing with empathy using this User Empathy Mapping Worksheet, created for grades 3–5! This scaffolded, student-friendly worksheet helps learners explore their user's thoughts, feelings, actions, and needs before starting a STEM or design thinking challenge. With 8 clear, age-appropriate questions, students build a deeper understanding of who they’re designing for—and why it matters. Perfect for the
3rd - 5th
Basic Principles, Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-1
Critical Thinking Using Sorting and Process of Elimination
There are four pages in the packet for activities and one that tells you the sorting rule.
All four worksheet pages could be done in 40 minutes but done best when spread over 2 periods/days. The activity involves a made up shape category with made up names (zainers and traibles) The students have to apply deductive reasoning to figure out what characteristics a zainer and traible have to have in order to be named one of those. The children really enjoy this! It teaches children what's involved
K - 3rd
Engineer Design Process Worksheet | Fixes STEM Worksheet | Failure Reflection
Failure Reflection & Fixes STEM Worksheet – Grades 3–5Help students turn mistakes into learning moments with this printable Failure Reflection & Fixes Worksheet—a perfect companion for STEM, engineering, and design thinking challenges in grades 3–5! Aligned with the Engineering Design Process, this worksheet encourages young learners to reflect on what went wrong, analyze why it happened, and brainstorm how to improve their designs. With clear, student-friendly prompts, this worksheet support
3rd - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering, General Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
Inquiry Process Student Reflection
After a unit of inquiry is finished or as you move between stages, students have the opportunity to reflect on the learning opportunities they participated in or created themselves. They can use this document later, during Exhibition, to decide which activities they thought were most effective in each stage of inquiry.
Teachers can also use this for self-reflection as well as planning.
K - 12th
For All Subjects
Percent Equations Notes & Practice | Scaffolded Strategy Code for Solving Percen
Crack the Percent Code — Visual Strategy for Mastering Percent Equations This scaffolded notes and practice resource introduces students to a strategy code system designed to help break down and solve percent equations. Perfect for conceptualizing percent-part-whole relationships and building procedural fluency with support. What Students Learn: - How to identify part, whole, and percent in a word problem - How to translate relationships into solvable equations - A custom color-coded system (co
5th - 7th
Arithmetic, Numbers
CCSS
6.RP.A.3c
Irregular Perimeter Made Easy – Special Education & Intervention Worksheets
Help learners confidently solve irregular perimeter problems with this clear, accessible, and student-friendly resource. Designed specifically for Special Education, intervention settings, and students who benefit from scaffolded instruction, this resource breaks down irregular shapes into manageable parts. This resource uses OpenDyslexic Font to support readability and reduce visual stress, making it especially helpful for students with dyslexia or visual processing challenges. Additionally,
2nd - 5th
Basic Operations, Math Test Prep, Other (Math)
Earthquake Math Word Problems | 6th Grade | Advanced Multi-Step, Fractions
Earthquake Math Word Problems | 6th Grade | Advanced Multi-Step Problem Solving | Fractions, Decimals & Conversions | Unit StudyChallenge your students with rigorous, real-world math using this set of earthquake-themed word problems designed for 6th grade learners. Perfect for an advanced, cross-curricular unit study, this resource pushes students to apply multiple concepts while developing strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. This set includes 15 carefully designed works
5th - 7th
Applied Math, Arithmetic, Math Test Prep
CCSS
6.NS.A.1
, 6.NS.B.2
, 6.EE.B.7
+1
Build a Bridge STEM Activity | Engineering Challenge for Kindergarten & Grade 1
This STEM Engineering Challenge helps young learners explore problem-solving, creativity, and basic engineering skills through a fun hands-on activity. Students will become engineers as they plan, build, test, and improve a bridge using simple materials. This activity follows the Engineering Design Process and is perfect for introducing STEM concepts in an engaging and age-appropriate way. WHAT’S INCLUDED: ✔ STEM challenge cover page ✔ “What is the Challenge?” introduction ✔ Materials checklist
PreK - 6th
Engineering, Other (Math), Writing
Color Matching Worksheets | Visual Discrimination Activities | Brain Gym for Kid
🧠 ABOUT THIS RESOURCE Build focus, attention, and visual processing skills with these engaging Color Matching Worksheets designed for preschool and early elementary students. This printable set includes 10 structured brain-boosting activities that help children strengthen visual discrimination, attention to detail, and color matching skills through simple, easy-to-follow tasks. Perfect for independent work and daily classroom routines, these activities require no prep — just print and use. ⭐
PreK - 2nd
For All Subjects
20 STEM Warm Ups | Real world Design Problem Scenarios & Worksheets
Boost your middle schoolers' critical thinking, empathy, and problem-solving skills with this Design Thinking Problem Scenarios & Worksheets resource! Perfect for Grades 7–9, these ready-to-use prompts and engaging worksheets walk students through the design thinking process — from understanding real-world problems to brainstorming solutions and planning how to test their ideas with data. ✅ What's Included: 20 real-world design thinking scenarios (school life, community, home, after-school ac
5th - 10th
Character Education, Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
+3
Electoral College Activity Worksheet for Understanding the Presidential Election
Make teaching about the Electoral College and election process fun and relatable with this fictional country which follows our political system with its own political map! The United States of Fantasy is divided into ten states with a set number of electoral votes awarded to each state according to its popular vote. Bring the Electoral College into clarity by analyzing this original data that simplifies the numbers while relaying the concept. Use this resource in whole or small group instructi
4th - 7th
Elections - Voting
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.W.1
, CCRA.W.10
Tide Pool Logic Critical Thinking Puzzles Brain Teasers Ocean Animal Worksheets
Teach about both tide pool animals and the process of elimination with tide pool critical thinking puzzles! You'll introduce critical thinking skills with 10 color puzzles to project and solve as a class, then follow up with 10 half size b&w puzzles for students to solve independently. Perfect for busy teachers: no preparation required, simply print and teach!Here's what other educators are saying about my logic puzzles:"These elimination puzzles provide a great introduction to logic and cr
K - 2nd
Links to Logic- Logic Puzzles- Easy
Learning how to think and reason logically helps in problem solving skills that last a lifetime. These matrix puzzles offer practice to accomplish that goal. Kids can manipulate the matrix or use pencil and paper. Students can follow a step-by-step process or use combined strategies with a partner.They’ll learn that there is no one path for solving the puzzles, that they can be approached from different angles – yet they will still arrive at the right answers.
1st - 7th
For All Subjects
CCSS
RI.1.1
Zoo Move STEM Activity
In this STEM activity, students use the Engineering Design Process to design a crate for their favorite zoo animal to ride in to another zoo. Students have to take into consideration the animal's natural habitat to make them the most comfortable for their long haul!
2nd - 4th
Science
Halloween SCAMPER Creative Writing Activity
This Halloween-themed writing activity combines creativity, fun, and writing process all in one. This can be used as station work, writing process project, or just a Halloween Day fun activity. It uses the SCAMPER acronym (substitute, combine, adapt, modify, purpose, eliminate, and rearrange) to think critically about our reading stories.
3rd - 8th
Creative Writing, Other (ELA), Writing
CCSS
CCRA.W.3
, CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.W.5
+1
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