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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
Unit 6.3 - AP Biology - Transcription & RNA - PowerPoint (New CED 2025)
AP Biology Unit 6 Gene Expression and Regulation Topic 6.3 Transcription and RNA Processing20-Slide PowerPoint with Warm Ups & Exit TicketsTeach how genetic information is converted into functional RNA with clarity and precision while staying fully aligned to the 2025 AP Biology CED. This 20-slide PowerPoint for Topic 6.3 Transcription and RNA Processing helps students understand how DNA sequences are transcribed into RNA and how eukaryotic cells modify RNA before translation. It connects molec
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Biology
Also included in: AP Biology - 8 Topic Presentations - Unit 6: Gene Expression - 2025 CED
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)
E.4 Nuclear Fission Bundle: Power point, Interactive Worksheet & Test A/Key
⚛️ Unlock the Secrets of the Atom with Our Ultimate Nuclear Physics Bundle! From fundamental concepts to advanced problem-solving, this bundle has it all! What's Included:1. In-depth PowerPoint lectures on Nuclear Fission 2. Interactive Worksheet with Coloring Activity 3. Comprehensive Test on Nuclear Reactions (with Answer Key) Key Topics Covered: • Nuclear fission and fusion processes • Mass defect and Einstein's E=mc² calculations • Reactor core components and power plant operations •
10th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
General Science, Physical Science, Physics
Creative Thinking Strategies: Tools for Divergent and Lateral Thinking
Unlock your students’ creative potential with this comprehensive PowerPoint resource on Creative Thinking. Perfect for fostering innovation and problem-solving skills, this lesson introduces strategies like brainstorming, SCAMPER, and Edward de Bono’s Random Input to guide students through the process of divergent and lateral thinking. Students will explore essential skills such as fluency, flexibility, originality, and elaboration, while engaging in practical exercises designed to generate inno
7th - 10th
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
AP Biology - After AP Exam Project - Bio Energy Startup Pitch Project
AP Biology Post-Exam Project: The Bio-Energy Startup Pitch Turn your classroom into a biotech incubator. Engage students. Reinforce biology. Solve global problems.Need a high-impact, low-prep project to keep students focused after the AP Biology exam? The Bio-Energy Startup Pitch invites students to think like scientists and entrepreneurs as they design their own biotechnology company—one that uses real biological processes to address real-world energy or environmental challenges. This projec
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Biology
Critical Thinking
This is a twelve frame power point on factors re: critical thinking. It includes some history, some components and other information on this process. it includes pictures and assignments.
10th - 12th
CER Lesson Plan and CER Practice Claim Evidence Reasoning Activities Unit
Make CER writing clear and manageable for your students with this complete lesson pack. Teachers will guide students step-by-step through the CER process, model writing a response, and then support students as they practice with peers and independently. This resource helps students strengthen their science communication skills while working with three types of evidence: Graph evidenceText evidenceLab resultsWhat’s Included: Editable teacher slideshow to model and guide CER writing10 student pra
6th - 8th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Physical Science
Unit 6.2 - AP Biology - DNA Replication - PowerPoint (New CED 2025)
AP Biology Unit 6 Gene Expression and Regulation Topic 6.2 DNA Replication20-Slide PowerPoint with Warm Ups & Exit TicketsTeach the process of DNA copying with clarity and precision while staying fully aligned to the 2025 AP Biology CED. This 20-slide PowerPoint for Topic 6.2 DNA Replication helps students understand how genetic information is accurately duplicated before cell division. It connects molecular structure to enzymatic function and prepares students for AP-style questions involving
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Biology
Also included in: AP Biology - 8 Topic Presentations - Unit 6: Gene Expression - 2025 CED
Introduction to Flow Charting in programming and Computer Science.
This complete lesson introduces the fundamentals of Flow Charting in Programming and Computer Science. Students will learn how to visually represent algorithms, decisions, and processes using standard flowchart symbols. The lesson emphasizes logical thinking and step-by-step problem-solving. It's ideal for beginners learning to plan, design, and communicate their code. ▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧ The Following Are Included in This Curriculum✤ PDF Lessons ✤ PowerPoint Presentations ✤ PowerPoint
6th - 12th, Higher Education
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Instructional Technology
Unit 7.8 - AP Biology - Continuing Evolution - PowerPoint (New CED 2025)
AP Biology Unit 7 Natural Selection Topic 7.8 Continuing Evolution20-Slide PowerPoint with Warm Ups & Exit TicketsTeach how evolution is an ongoing process with clarity and structure while staying fully aligned to the 2025 AP Biology CED. This 20-slide PowerPoint for Topic 7.8 Continuing Evolution helps students understand that populations continue to evolve in response to changing environments. It highlights modern examples of evolution in real time and connects evolutionary theory to current
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Biology
R1.4 Entropy, HL (IBDP Chemistry)
This PowerPoint lesson covers entropy and disorder for IBDP Chemistry (first examination 2025), helping students understand energy dispersal and predict entropy changes in physical and chemical processes. It provides a clear, structured approach to both conceptual understanding and calculation of standard entropy changes. Entropy (S) is a measure of the disorder or randomness of particles in a system, as well as how energy is distributed. Systems with higher entropy have particles that are more
11th - 12th
Chemistry
Also included in: BUNDLE R1.4 Entropy and Spontaneity HL Only Content (IBDP Chemistry)
Unit 4.1 - AP Environmental Science - Plate Tectonics- PowerPoint New CED
Unit 4: Earth Systems and ResourcesAP Environmental Science – Topic 4.1: Plate Tectonics20 Slide PowerPoint Presentation | CED Aligned | Zero PrepHelp students understand the dynamic processes shaping Earth’s surface with this engaging, classroom-ready PowerPoint for AP Environmental Science Topic 4.1. This 20-slide presentation explains plate tectonics and how the movement of Earth’s plates influences geological features and natural hazards. This lesson follows a consistent, student-friendly fo
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Biology, Environment
BUNDLE R1.1 Measuring Enthalpy Changes (IBDP Chemistry)
This bundle of PowerPoints covers IBDP Chemistry R1.1 Measuring Enthalpy Changes for first examination 2025, giving students a clear, structured introduction to energy transfer, exothermic and endothermic processes, and calorimetry. It is designed to help students build a strong conceptual and calculation-based foundation in energetics, moving from basic energy ideas to the practical measurement of enthalpy change. In this topic, students learn how energy is transferred during physical and chemi
11th - 12th
Chemistry
R2.3 Physical Equilibrium (IBDP Chemistry)
This PowerPoint lesson covers physical equilibrium for IBDP Chemistry (first examination 2025) and gives students a clear introduction to one of the key ideas needed for understanding reversible processes. It is designed to help students recognise the features of a physical system at equilibrium and explain why equilibrium is dynamic rather than static. Physical equilibrium occurs during a physical change when the rate of the forward process is equal to the rate of the reverse process. In other
11th - 12th
Chemistry
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
+2
R1.1 Energy Transfer in Chemical Reactions (IBDP Chemistry)
This PowerPoint lesson covers energy transfer in chemical reactions for IBDP Chemistry (first examination 2025) and gives students a clear introduction to how energy is involved in both physical changes and chemical processes. It is designed to help students build secure understanding of the law of conservation of energy, the difference between system and surroundings, and the important distinction between heat and temperature. In chemistry, energy transfer refers to the movement or transformati
11th - 12th
Chemistry
Also included in: BUNDLE R1.1 Measuring Enthalpy Changes (IBDP Chemistry)
R2.1 Atom Economy (IBDP Chemistry)
This PowerPoint lesson covers atom economy for IBDP Chemistry (first examination 2025), including calculations, reaction efficiency and links to green chemistry. It provides a clear, structured approach to understanding how chemists evaluate and improve industrial processes. Atom economy is a measure of reaction efficiency that compares the total mass of reactants that ends up in the desired product, expressed as a percentage. A high atom economy means that most atoms from the reactants are inco
11th - 12th
Chemistry
Also included in: BUNDLE R2.1 How Much? The Amount of Chemical Change (IBDP Chemistry)
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
Critical and Creative Thinking Strategies: Bloom’s, Lateral Thinking, De Bono
Empower your students to become critical and creative thinkers with this Essential Thinking Skills Bundle! Perfect for educators looking to foster higher order thinking, creativity, and collaboration, this comprehensive set of resources includes three engaging PowerPoint lessons designed to enhance students’ problem-solving abilities and self-awareness. This Bundle Includes: Higher Order Thinking Skills: An Introduction to Bloom’s TaxonomyGuide students through Bloom’s Taxonomy, introducing the
7th - 10th
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