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Engineering Design Process Task Cards | STEM Critical Thinking Questions
Are you struggling to find engaging ways to teach the crucial steps of the Engineering Design Process to your elementary students? Discover a powerful tool designed to ignite curiosity and foster critical thinking in grades 3-6! These "STEM Task Cards | Engineering Design Process Questions Grades 3–6" are meticulously crafted to make complex engineering concepts accessible and exciting for your students. ✨ What's Included: Thought-provoking task cards focused on each stage of the Engineering Des
3rd - 6th
Engineering, General Science
Also included in: Depth & Complexity Task Cards Bundle | Science Experiments + STEM Design
Word Analogies Relationships Critical Thinking Lesson with Graphic Organizer
Teaching the critical thinking process to solve word analogies and find word relationships couldn't be easier than with this product. It includes a word analogy definition, with simple word analogy examples, and an analogies worksheet template. Boost critical thinking with these activities. Nine slides teach how to solve analogies. It has 52 word analogies for students in grades 2-4 to solve. ***This is the Google Slides (TM) only version. If you want the Powerpoint, PDF, and Slides in one pr
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Vocabulary
CCSS
L.2.5b
, L.3.5
, L.4.5
+2
Odd One Out Task Cards
Odd One Out activities are a great way of developing reasoning, creative thinking, evaluation and information processing skills. They can be used as a lesson starter or plenary, as a revision tool or as a way of introducing new vocabulary. These task cards are designed with four words in each group. One word in each group does not belong. Your students have to choose the word that is different (odd). They will read all the words carefully then find a connection before they choose the word that i
1st - 3rd
English Language Arts
Halloween Brainstorming with Many, Varied, Unique (Talent Unlimited)
Looking for a meaningful Halloween activity? Want to teach students to be better at brainstorming, improving products, solving problems. producing, communicating, planning, deciding, and forecasting? CHECK OUT THIS MANY, VARIED, AND UNIQUE HALLOWEEN BRAINSTORMING ACTIVITY! 60 pages of jam packed resources! Includes: 10 M,V,U Halloween promptsEach prompt includes corresponding task cards, student response sheets, and full size Black & White pages for placing at centers A PowerPoint file to proje
1st - 5th
STEM Sparks: 20 Hands-on Engineering Challenges
⚙️ STEM Sparks: 20 Hands-On Engineering Challenges Ignite Curiosity. Inspire Innovation. Engineer Learning.Looking for a way to channel your students’ creativity and problem-solving skills? STEM Sparks is your go-to packet of 20 exciting, hands-on engineering challenges that turn everyday materials into brain-boosting adventures! What’s Inside: 20 ready-to-use engineering challenges—fun, inventive, and standards-aligned Clear instructions, materials lists, and reflection prompts Focus on
3rd - 6th
Engineering
Sphero Mini Golf: Design, Build, and Code Your Own Course!
**Updated 05/03/23 with larger card size variation as well as full-sized slides for projection. This card set guides students through the process of creating a mini golf hole, with specific criteria and constraints to follow. Students will then use the Sphero Edu app to program their robot ball to navigate the course they've created. Along the way, they'll learn valuable coding and problem-solving skills. To complete this challenge, students will need butcher paper, construction paper or markers
3rd - 12th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
Also included in: Sphero Bundle 2
Analogy Word Puzzles Gifted & Talented Enrichment Activities Task Cards
These challenging and engaging Analogy word puzzles are perfect enrichment activities for gifted and talented students. These word puzzles encourage students to think about function, natural processes, or indirect relationships, making each answer require more reasoning. What's included in Analogy word puzzles - Enrichment Activities for Gifted and Talented Students:➤ You will receive:Teacher Information Page16 Challenging ActivitiesTask Card Box Cover and InstructionsColour and B&W Task Cards
1st - 3rd
Vocabulary
2nd Grade Time Math Warm Ups - Slides and Task Cards - Number Talks - Review
Are you looking for a fun way to help your students master telling time concepts? These 75 high engagement, NO PREP Time Warm-Up slides and task cards are a great way to have students process and explore telling time concepts. Geared for 2nd grade, these time warm-up prompts will help your students develop a Math Mindset and build a deep and rich understanding of time concepts. The tasks focus on analyzing, comparing, and contrasting, creating analogies, logic and deductive reasoning, identi
2nd - 3rd
Math, Math Test Prep
CCSS
2.MD.C.7
, 3.MD.A.1
, MP1
+1
Fall/Autumn Magnetic Tile STEM Challenge Task Cards Engineering Activity
Autumn MAGNA-TILES STEM Task Cards by Carly and AdamBring engaging, hands-on STEM learning into your classroom with these reusable magnetic tile task cards. Designed for elementary teachers, this resource makes it easy to integrate problem-solving and creativity into any setting. What’s Included:A set of fall-themed STEM challenge cards (apples, pumpkins, farm scenes, and more)Open-ended tasks that encourage redesign, size changes, and creative variationsTeacher instructions for fostering inquir
PreK - 3rd
Engineering, Geometry, Numbers
Also included in: Magnetic Tile STEM Task Cards MEGA BUNDLE
100th Day of School STEM Activities - STEM Challenges - Printable Task Cards
Celebrate the 100th day of school with 100th Day FREEBIE! Make this 100th Day of School memorable and educational with 100th Day of School STEM Activities! STEM activities teach important skills that students need to think critically and solve problems in the real world. Students will start by learning to explore and examine, and then applying their knowledge to make improvements! What's included in this product:⭐ How-to-Use Direction Page ⭐ 8 STEM Challenge Task Cards ⭐ Engineering Design
3rd - 5th
Science
Also included in: STEM Activities - Classroom BUNDLE to Use Throughout the Year
Summer Magnetic Tile Building Challenge STEM Task Cards Engineering Activity
Summer MAGNA-TILE Building Challenge STEM Task Cards Bring summer fun into your classroom with Carly and Adam’s Summer Magnetic Tile Building Challenge Cards! Designed specifically for elementary teachers, this engaging STEM resource combines hands-on building with creative problem-solving to make learning exciting. Students use magnetic tiles to build seasonal objects like beach balls, popsicles, sandcastles, and more. Each card challenges learners to think critically, apply the Engineering
PreK - 3rd
Engineering, Geometry, Visual Arts
Also included in: Magnetic Tile STEM Task Cards MEGA BUNDLE
Depth & Complexity Task Cards Bundle | Science Experiments + STEM Design
💭 Want to build higher-level thinking and reflection into your science and STEM lessons?This Depth & Complexity Task Cards Bundle helps students think like scientists, engineers, and innovators! The 2-pack includes both Science Experiment Task Cards and STEM/Engineering Design Process Task Cards—perfect for gifted education, inquiry-based learning, and hands-on STEM challenges. Students practice critical thinking, problem-solving, and reflection before, during, and after experiments as
3rd - 6th
Engineering, General Science
New SCRATCH based LEGO MindStorm EV3 challenges A w/ Engineering Design Model
MindStorms now run on a new SCRATCH based programming platform! I have improved my popular critical thinking EV3 task cards to better match with the new programming language. While I was updating the challenges, I decided to tie in the engineering design model. This model will guide students through the critical thinking process needed to tackle difficult challenges. Each challenge includes a graphic organizer that gradually releases control to students as they learn to ask themselves: Wh
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Robotics
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+3
Christmas Magnetic Tile Building Challenge STEM Task Cards Engineering Activity
Bring festive STEM fun to your classroom with Carly and Adam’s Christmas Magnetic Tile Building Challenge Cards!These Christmas-themed STEM task cards are the perfect way to engage your elementary students in hands-on learning during the holiday season. Designed for use with magnetic tiles (like MAGNA-TILES or Magformers), this resource challenges students to design, build, and problem-solve while reinforcing key math and engineering skills. Students will practice identifying and creating
PreK - 3rd
Engineering, Geometry, Visual Arts
Also included in: Magnetic Tile STEM Task Cards MEGA BUNDLE
Local Community Helpers Magnetic Tile Building Challenge STEM Task Cards Jobs
Connect STEM learning to real-world careers with Carly and Adam’s Community Helpers Magnetic Tile Building Challenge Cards!These STEM task cards introduce students to important community helper jobs—such as firefighter, dentist, police officer, chef, doctor, teacher, and more—through fun, hands-on building activities. Using magnetic tiles (such as MAGNA-TILES or Magformers), students will explore how the people in their local community use tools, solve problems, and work together to keep co
PreK - 3rd
Engineering, Geometry, Visual Arts
Also included in: Magnetic Tile STEM Task Cards MEGA BUNDLE
Student Rubric Template
This document includes a student rubric template along with an example of how you can fill it out to measure success in an objective manner. The rubric features a 3 point system of grading. This type of rubric is ideal for oral presentations and summative projects. The rubric features visuals that are student friendly so that students can use this rubric to guide their self-monitoring and self-evaluation during their creative process. You can edit the rubric template to match your standards a
PreK - 6th
For All Subjects
Critical Thinking Skills Bundle
Today’s students are the problem-solvers of the future. If they are taught factual knowledge only, they tend to respond with conventionally correct answers rather than exploring creative solutions. All students can learn to think critically and creatively. Students need to be able to judge, analyze and think critically in order to participate fully in a democratic and technological society. This can be achieved if the teacher recognizes the value of thinking skills and provides opportunities
1st - 5th
S.C.A.M.P.E.R. Halloween Bundle- Over 20% off 5 products
This bundle includes 5 products with a savings over 20% off the original price. IncludesS.C.A.M.P.E.R Task Cards Halloween Level 1- 20 task cards with Halloween images to S.C.A.M.P.E.R.- great for K-1 students or early readersS.C.A.M.P.E.R Task Cards Halloween Level 2- 20 task cards with Halloween focused prompts to S.C.A.M.P.E.R.- great for 1st-2nd students or students just starting with the process who need a more focused task to tryS.C.A.M.P.E.R Task Cards Halloween Level 3- 20 task cards wi
K - 3rd
Camping Math Logic Puzzle Enrichment Activity Multiplication Task Cards 3rd
Transform your classroom into the great outdoors of learning with this camping themed math logic puzzle printable task card or digital PowerPoint activity. This math enrichment activity is designed to reinforce multiplication fact fluency and introduce algebraic thinking, specifically targeting facts through 12x12. Students will have a blast practicing fact fluency while enjoying these camping themed cards. Camping Multiplication Logic Puzzles Includes:Print16 numbered task cards in PDF for
3rd - 4th
Math
CCSS
3.OA.A.4
, 3.OA.B.6
, 3.OA.C.7
Also included in: Math Enrichment Logic Puzzle Brain Teaser Task Card Mega Bundle
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The Digital Interactive Notebook
Digital Interactive Notebook
Interactive Notebooks are a great way for students to learn and interact with their curriculum while also keeping it neat and organized and providing a source of reference to use when studying.
The PDF includes:
1. Cover Page.
2. "How To" including link to the note-booking activity.
3. Beginning to use the google slide
3rd - 5th
Science
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