This is a menu for student choice in matter. It is aligned to NGSS
K-2-ETS1-1. Ask questions, make observations, and gather information about a situation people want to change to define a simple problem that can be solved through the development of a new or improved object or tool, and the Danielson Framework for teaching. It allows students to take control of how they learn.
This is a picture materials card that goes with the STEM floating flower activity. I use it with my ENL and special needs students. It helps students to verbalize the tools they will use in their engineering project,