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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
Engineering design process worksheets | Engineering notebook | IB MYP Design
Research and design thinking worksheets are the perfect way to teach students how to plan, prioritize, and conduct primary and secondary research for any STEM, STEAM, or engineering project. These printable and digital graphic organizers help students build essential inquiry and problem-solving skills while supporting MYP Design, NGSS, and 21st Century learning goals. ✨ What’s Included: 10 flexible, ready-to-use graphic organizer worksheets Clear student instructions and definitions of pri
5th - 8th
Engineering, Other (Science)
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
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 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
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
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
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
STEM Stonehenge Activity-Uses History to Teach Engineering
Teach students about the engineering process using history. Students will attempt to move a brick 6 feet using only simple tools. They will design and test their ideas and learn more about Stonehenge as a engineering marvel. A lesson plan, teaching guide and worksheets are included. The worksheets have QR coded links to helpful videos safely stored on the Talented Teaching google drive. This activity is for Grade 3-5 and meets STEM standards:
1. W. 3.7- Construct research project that builds kno
3rd - 5th
Engineering
Solve It: Problem Solving Organizer
An easy to track and grade problem solving graphic organizer that emphasizes the PROCESS more than the SOLUTION! Students are guided through a step by step process and can get an A even if their solution is incorrect!
3rd - 11th
Other (Math)
Exploring African Art
This worksheet guides students through the process of responding to art works, and using the abstract information that they discover to make inferences about the culture that produced them. It is works of art specifically from the African Savannah, and some specific to the Maasai tribe of Kenya and Tanzania.
PreK - 12th
Visual Arts
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
2nd Grade Halloween Logic Test Prep
This lesson is an incredibly fun way to teach logical problem solving and process of elimination. The students don’t really know they are learning test taking strategies, they just think it’s fun.
2nd
CCSS
RF.2.4
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
Critical and Creative Thinking through Brainstorming Grades 3-5
Gifted learners combine creative and critical thinking skills in their daily thought processes. Creative thinking skills are fluency, flexibility, originality, and elaboration (right side of the brain). Critical thinking skills are synthesis, analysis, and evaluation (left side of the brain).
This document has 15 worksheet pages (in addition to a cover/credits page).
One page is dedicated to a little background on the thinking skills and how to use the attached sheets. The rest of the sheets a
3rd - 5th
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