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The Crane Design and Building Challenge -- STEM Problem Solving
A best practice lesson for the teaching of physical science or GATE talent pools:
In this lesson, students use the engineering process to build a working crane model that is strong enough to lift a stapler.
There are no set patterns, pre-cut materials, or teacher-led building instructions here! Students engage in the engineering process to design and build their own working models of cranes. The teacher sets guidelines and limitations, provides feedback and monitors progress, instructs the
4th - 8th
Engineering, Physical Science
Also included in: Creativity Bundle for GATE Gifted and Talented and ALL
Gifted Lessons in Forensic Science Processing A Crime Scene
Forensic Science, criminal, and crime scene investigations are high-interest, engaging, real-world topics your gifted students will love to explore. Gifted kids love to learn about forensics, how crime scenes are investigated, how evidence is collected, and how science is used to solve crimes. In this age-appropriate lesson, students will be given an introduction to, and an overview of, how detectives process a crime scene along with the evidence collected. Don’t know much about proces
5th - 8th
Science
Also included in: Gifted Lessons In Forensic Science Bundle
Consequence Map in Zones of Regulation Colors(customizable)
Visual for talking and processing consequences for different behaviors. Made in the Zones of Regulation Colors.
Yellow Box - sometime happened... (fill in common antecedents)
Green Circles - "good choices" > what the student gets > how other people feel
Red Circles - "bad choices" > what the student gets > how other people feel
**Everything is editable so you can change the words to individualize this for your students.
PreK - 2nd
Research Methodology Presentation Slides | Editable PowerPoint | PBL
Kick off your research project with confidence!These editable presentation slides walk students through the research process in an engaging, age-appropriate format. Aligned with IB PYP inquiry principles, the presentation introduces essential vocabulary, explains the steps of a strong research project, and encourages class discussion and modeling. Perfect for launching a research unit, modeling expectations, or revisiting the inquiry cycle across subjects like science, social studies, and liter
4th - 12th, Higher Education, Not Specific
Other (Social Studies)
What is a pet?
Pets are all around us in the community. The lesson "What is a pet?" guides students through the process of defining a "pet," naming an animal, and how selecting an animal and naming it begins to create a relationship.
4th - 10th
Character Education, English Language Arts
How to Write Directions ELA Narrative Writing Activity PowerPoint 1st 2nd Grade
Perhaps, you want to teach your kids how to write directions, but don't know where to begin on this skill. This short PowerPoint lesson guides students through the gradual release process to guide them in writing basic "How to" directions. Click HERE to save 25% off the price of individual resources with the purchase of a bundle.Use in whole or small group activities, partner or independent work, centers, emergency sub plans, or home school for grades 1 - 3. Inside this no prep PowerPoint les
1st - 3rd
Writing
CCSS
W.1.7
, W.2.3
, W.3.4
+2
STEM Challenge: Spaghetti & Marshmallow Tower
Build it. Test it. Improve it. Challenge students to design and construct the tallest free-standing tower using only raw spaghetti and marshmallows! This hands-on STEM activity encourages teamwork, creativity, problem-solving, and engineering skills in a fun and engaging way. Perfect for upper-elementary and middle-school classrooms, this ready-to-use resource includes everything you need to guide students through the engineering design process, from planning to reflection. What’s Included: Goog
3rd - 6th
Engineering, General Science, Writing
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
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1st Grade Critical Thinking How to Solve Logic Puzzles Brain Teaser Practice GT
If you are looking for a challenging activity for your bright young student, but do not know how to get them started, here is exactly what you need. Inside this zip file is a Powerpoint that teaches students how to solve a matrix logic problem and a colorful booklet for you to print out the problems. This is made for young kids who have never done logic before. It breaks the steps down to simplify the process with multiple examples. Inside you'll find:PowerPoint with Step by Step Teaching Instr
K - 2nd
Other (Math)
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
Gifted Lessons In Forensic Science Bundle
Forensic Science and criminal investigations are real-world, high-interest, engaging topics your gifted students will love to explore. In this forensics bundle, ten different forensic science topics are included. In these age-appropriate lessons, students will be given an introduction to and overview of the following topics, as they relate to solving crimes:Forensic ScienceProcessing a Crime SceneCounterfeit MoneyDeath Investigation: Autopsy EntomologyFingerprints Handwriting and Docume
5th - 8th
Science
Gifted Lessons in Forensic Science Death Investigation Autopsy
Forensic Science and criminal investigations involving death investigations and autopsies are real-world, high-interest, engaging topics your gifted students will be curious to explore. Gifted kids will be fascinated to learn how knowing the cause and time of death can help detectives solve crimes. In this age-appropriate forensics lesson, students will be given an introduction to, and overview of, death investigations and autopsies as they relate to criminal investigations. Don’t kno
5th - 8th
Science
Also included in: Gifted Lessons In Forensic Science Bundle
STEM Kid Engineering -- Span the Gorge Secret Spy Adventure Challenge
In the Span the Gorge Secret Spy Adventure challenge, students launch their careers as secret spies and then solve an engineering challenge to save the day.
A vintage primary source postcard launches the mystery for our 21st Century Learners. Students will use logic interpretive skills (which include translating vintage cursive handwriting) and Internet and Computer Technology skills to “crack a code” and solve a mystery. Next, in a collaborative effort (Common Core skills in Language), stude
3rd - 6th
Engineering
The Lost & Found: Visual Inference & Empathy SEL Slides | End of Year K-2
✨ THE LAST TWO WEEKS OF SCHOOL JUST GOT MEANINGFUL ✨ Your students are wiggly, emotional, distracted, and secretly nervous about next year... but traditional end-of-year activities just aren’t holding their attention anymore. The Lost & Found transforms your classroom into a cinematic visual mystery experience where students investigate beautifully illustrated “lost” objects to practice deep emotional inference, empathy, resilience, and reflection. Using a simple Observe → Infer → Connect discus
K - 2nd
Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning, Speaking & Listening
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