STEM stands for “Science, Technology, Engineering and Math”. In education, STEM is a subject that includes mostly project-based learning where students work together to solve a pr…
YES! You have finally found the charming, rustic engineering design process posters for your classroom! Download now for simple room decor with a purpose. Students can reference these posters throughout the year. Each poster is a step in the engineering design process equipped with a synonym word ba...
When going through a STEM Activity, it's nice for students to have a visual guide of the design process to reference. Download this STEM poster set for FREE!!! Each poster contains one of the steps in the Engineering Process along with a cute monster illustration. I hope you enjoy these posters! Please also check out the STEM Activity Challenges in my store!! Thank you :-) Science Demo Guy Store 6 Individual Process Step Posters: • Ask • Imagine • Plan • Create• Test • Improve Great for: • Bulletin Boards • STEM Binders • STEM Night Displays • Science Lab Decor This set also includes one process poster that has all 6 steps. Science Demo Guy Store STEM Activity Challenge Bundle: 36 Challenges {Kindergarten, First and Second Grades} STEM Activity Challenge Bundle: 36 Challenges {Third, Fourth and Fifth Grades} STEM Activity Challenge Bundle: 36 Challenges {Middle School}
After such a crazy year, I’m looking forward to a relaxing summer and a complete classroom decor refresh! These brand new simple STEM posters will be perfect for one of my bulletin boards, and I wanted to share them with you too! To get your FREE Simple STEM Posters, simply subscribe to my Teach Outside the...
Frankie Sparks is the best when it comes to solving STEM problems! This set STEM design process posters aligns with Frankie's design and technology processes within the latest novel in the series, 'Frankie Sparks and the Lucky Charm'. The 8 x A5 engineering process posters work with any STEM design technology unit and can be used as a stand-alone resource with any STEM task where students are involved in the design, development and evaluation phases of the engineering cycle. These posters feature images similar to those of Frankie from the "Frankie Sparks" series as a way of further promoting the engagement of females in science and technology subjects within and beyond primary school. Note: This listing is for the A5 version of the posters. An A4 version is also available. This purchase is for single class use only. Regular copyright restrictions apply, including no further sharing via any means (print or digital) other than use by the students in the classroom of the teacher who purchases the resource. Please do the right thing by teacher-creators/teacher-authors. Basically, if you did not purchase it yourself, do not use it. Many thanks, Kylie Picturebook Fanatics
As a teacher, I am sure you have been overwhelmed! The last week of school, the first week of school, right before report cards go out, parent conference week, during an observation, and so many more occasions are when we all get that feeling that it's just too much. That is the exact situation I
The following is a guest post from Dr. Jacie Maslyk . A classroom of second graders listen attentively as their teacher asks for their help. “I had a rough morning and I’m hoping you can help me. My alarm clock didn’t go off this morning, so I was running late. Then, I realized that I forgot to
Need a fun, easy team-building challenge for back to school? We have you covered with our favorite three back to school STEM icebreakers! Whether preschool or high school, read on for STEM activities and modifications to get your students moving and working together as a team!
As a teacher, I am sure you have been overwhelmed! The last week of school, the first week of school, right before report cards go out, parent conference week, during an observation, and so many more occasions are when we all get that feeling that it's just too much. That is the exact situation I
How can we reduce impacts of natural disasters? Use these STEM activities to simulate solutions to these problems. Kids love it!
I must admit the very first time I ever attempted a STEM lesson I was a bit nervous...but once I saw how hooked my students were I knew it was something I needed to implement more of! If you haven't heard too much about STEM, here is a quick rundown: STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics STEM lessons provide hands-on experiences for your students that involve real world problems and students LOVE to get working right away! STEM lessons are guided by the engineering design process. (see below) STEM lessons incorporate 21st thinking skills such a communication, collaboration, and critical thinking. STEM lessons allow for multiple right answers and provide an environment for students to generate creative solutions. Click here to get your copy of this poster in my TpT store! One thing you must know is that sometimes students projects will fail, and their design might not work. Students may experience some disappointment but that is also when we gain those teachable moments. When using the engineering design process in a STEM lesson, students can learn from what went wrong and make improvements to try again! So if you ready to try a STEM lesson in your classroom or looking for more STEM lessons to add to your collection I have one just in time for Earth Day (April 22nd)! This lesson focuses on the real world problem of littering. In this lesson students design mechanical grabbers to help their community become a cleaner, litter free place! Stop by my TpT Store to get your copy of this lesson. It includes a lesson plan, teacher prep instructions and and activity lab book for your students to use throughout the challenge. I hope your students love the project, just as much as my students did! They definitely were excited about Earth Day so that they could use their grabbers to help clean up our school and teach other students about recycling!
Looking for a great activity for teaching the Engineering Design Process, Fairy Tale Unit, or just as a fun STEM Challenge? Then this is the perfect STEM challenge for you!! With this fun STEM Challenge, children are asked to engineer a pair of shoes for your principal or assistant principal. This lesson starts with reading the classic story of The Elves and the Shoemaker. This book had really detailed shoes that you could use to show the students examples of the various types of shoes that were made. Then students are able to watch a video of tennis shoes being made. Finally, the students would be asked to engineer a pair of shoes of their choice for your principal or assistant principal (or any teacher of your choice). Again, my hope is that children really work on the design, detail, and functionality of the shoes. I have my students for 40 minutes at a time. This lesson provides links to the story and then the video on how shoes are made. Then it gives you the challenge, suggested materials, and guides you through the process of getting kids ready to complete the challenge. You could possibly extend it into a two or three-week lesson activity. Please feel free to share any feedback. I have more resources if you feel this one was helpful! Thank you so much for taking the time to look at my resources! I did this lesson with 3rd-grade students. However, I feel that this lesson could be used with Kindergarten through 5th-grade students. You would just have to scaffold the lesson based on the age level. Kindergarten and 1st grade could use this lesson to learn about simple measurement, length, pairs (groups of two), and even left and right. They could make shoes, but they may not be as detailed as the upper grades. 2nd through 5th graders could focus more on the shoes fitting by using exact measurements and the function of the shoe. Think more about the design aspects of engineering shoes! Don't forget to Follow Me to see all fun, engaging STEM Challenges!! Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stemsational_stem/ This resource includes the following: *Links to the story - The Elves and the Shoemaker *Links to video on How Shoes are Made. *Challenge *Constraints *Materials list *Planning *Planning Sheet for printing *Testing Slide *Student examples *Teacher Notes I create these resources to be used in my own classroom! I teach from this very same file! It is a good visual for students and if you were to be observed by administration. It helps to guide you with the lesson and gives the students a visual of what is expected. I work super hard on these lessons because I want my students to be engaged, have fun, and enjoy learning while they are in my classroom! I try to create real-world lessons where students have to engineer and design the solution. It also gives them something to take home to hopefully explain the "process" of what they learned to adults at home! Please feel free to ask my questions and leave helpful feedback!! Thank you so much!!! Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stemsational_stem/ For more STEM Challenges - Click on the link below! Back to School Bundle Engineer a Rake- Fall STEM Challenge Teddy Roosevelt Boston Tea Party
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A FUN, Hands-On, Full Egg Drop STEM Activity is at your fingertips! DROP into STEM with this engaging, problem solving, cooperative learning, STEM Engineering Activity- Egg Drop Engineering Design Challenge This product includes a a very detailed and simple to follow slideshow, a group planning packet and student think and reflect document. Get your students laughing and involved in the engineering design process by conducting this student-centered STEM challenge. This product includes everything you need to plan for this fun activity- just add simple materials from your classroom, EGGS and some creative engineering ideas. :) What's Included in this Egg Drop FUN Engineering Challenge? ★ Clear and easy to follow editable Engineering Challenge slide show. ★ Class competition. ★ Student Exemplars. ★ Group Engineering Planning packet and Individual Student Worksheet. ★ Quick Prep Info and Instructor Directions. How To Use This Resource ★ This FULL engineering activity can be used with multiple age groups and requires 4-6 class periods to complete. ★ Use this activity as an introduction to engineering or as a fun and educational break and challenge between traditional science units. It also fits well with a unit of the physics of forces and motion. Topics Covered ★ Engineering ★ Engineering Design Process ★ Problem Solving Nitty Gritty: With this editable and printable product, students engage in the process of engineering and learn how to create quality engineering solutions. Buildable and testable engineering design solutions are the basis for any good engineering project or engineering fair. This activity allows for practice of important engineering process skills and higher order thinking. This assignment is aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards. MYP and other International Engineering Standards. What other teachers have said about Super Star Science products: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Stephanie C.H. Loved it!! What an engaging engineering challenge to use in online school and with younger grades! This activity is so well explained and set up. The visuals are very clear and the instructions make it easy to use this challenge without much work ahead of time. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Sharon R. My students loved doing this hands on activity and seeing how school subjects work together, like math and science. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Britany O. This challenge is easy to use and very straightforward. Kids were excited to show what they created to, not only me, but the other students as well. I highly recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Laurel D. What a great resource. I was able to modify it to fit my curriculum easily. I will be using this weekly, as our school goal is to improve reading across the curriculum. I look forward to more resources from this author. Thanks! ★______________________________________★ Check out a few of my other science and engineering resources. *Science Careers & Fields Research Project- Science 'Ology *The Rainbow Lab- Detailed Lab Procedures Practice *Fun Video Claim, Evidence & Reasoning Analysis Activity Middle School ❣️If you and your kids enjoyed this activity, please leave me a review!❣️ Terms of Use: ©Super Star Science. All rights reserved by Kim Karper. This single user product is to be used by the original purchaser only. Please do not share this product with other teachers.
Are you interested in 30-minute, low prep, literature-based STEM challenges for your students? You will love this Apple STEM challenge, which is part of a bigger year-round bundle of 9 STEM challenges, one for each month from September to May. If you like to do the full-blown Engineering Design Proc...
Enhance Your STEM Curriculum with Our All-in-One STEM Planning Sheet! Elevate your STEM game with our no-prep, ready-to-use STEM Planning Sheet, designed to seamlessly integrate the Engineering Design Process (EDP). Perfect for classrooms, STEM clubs, or individual projects, this tool guides students through methodical problem-solving steps, fostering critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork. Why You’ll Love This: ❤️ No Prep Needed: Ready to print and use instantly! ❤️ Boosts Student Engagement: Encourages active problem-solving and creativity. ❤️ Versatile Use: Ideal for classrooms, clubs, or solo projects. What’s Included: ⭐ Step-by-Step EDP Guide: Clear visuals for each phase of the Engineering Design Process. ⭐ Brainstorming Templates: Structured sheets to capture students' creative ideas. ⭐ Design Layouts: Ready-to-use for detailed planning. How to Use: Print & Distribute: Hand out the planning sheets to your budding engineers. Follow the Steps: Guide students through brainstorming, designing, building, and testing. Reflect & Improve: Reflection and discuss outcomes and enhance future projects. Make engineering challenges a breeze with our all-in-one STEM Planning Sheet! *************************************************** You may also like… Classroom Management Specialist Report Sheet Specialist Classroom Management: Star Party Dewey Dot Posters STEAM/STEM Name Tents End of Year Library Book Return Contest Kit Click ★HERE★ to follow my store and be notified when new products are uploaded. All new resources are 50% off for the first 24 hours! ★★ Please note: If you are having difficulty with this file, please visit the FAQs section, submit a help ticket, or ask me a question on the Q&A tab before leaving feedback. Copyright © Shelby’s Specialist Studio Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.
Are you interested in 30-minute, low prep, literature-based STEM challenges for your students? You will love this Pumpkin Fence STEM challenge, which is part of a bigger year-round bundle of 9 STEM challenges, one for each month from September to May. If you like to do the full-blown Engineering Des...
STEM made easy! Use this engineering design process journal over and over again! Great for lower and upper elementary students. Print, pass out, and get ready for engagement you've never seen before! This journal provides ample space for students to write and draw during their STEM challenges. The b...
I have some exciting news to share! I've been working hard on two new workbooks that are absolute must-haves for any elementary child in your house. One focuses on developing a growth mindset , and the other is all about fun STEM challenges . These resources are designed to build confidence and fo
As a teacher, I am sure you have been overwhelmed! The last week of school, the first week of school, right before report cards go out, parent conference week, during an observation, and so many more occasions are when we all get that feeling that it's just too much. That is the exact situation I
Four free plug-and-play lessons, videos, and STEM resources to help you teach the engineering design process with tools, examples, and learning aids that suit the needs of your classroom.
Fairy Tale STEM Activity for Rapunzel Rapunzel can escape the tower with a little help from your students! Materials Needed for this STEM Fairy Tale Activity cardboard tubes printable character various recyclable materials other crafting supplies (craft sticks, pipe cleaners, pompoms, etc.) Before Getting Started with the STEM Tale First your students will craft a tower. This is a fun standalone activity. You don't even have to let your kids know there will be another part to the challenge after this. Use long cardboard tubes from paper towel rolls (or tape TP rolls together). Cut out a window near the top. Decorate as desired. Washi tape is always fun for this activity! STEM tales work best if you read the original fairy tale first (or do your own storytelling!). This also leads to great discussions during the engineering process, as kids love to compare the original story with the new version. Fairy Tale STEM with the Engineering Design Process I have designed STEM tales so that as students read the story, they will follow the engineering design process. First, they need to identify the problem (Rapunzel needs to escape from the tower). Then they need to think of some ways she could get down. Allow their imaginations to soar! I have had kids think of everything from a water slide to a parachute to a zip line and even a hang glider. Design an Escape for Rapunzel After thinking of some ways Rapunzel can escape, the kids will then choose one they can build. They will plan out the materials and design, and then construct their escape route based on the plan. After the prototype is built, the kids then test it out! If something didn't work right, it's time to go back and improve the design. STEM tales are a great way to foster teamwork and problem-solving. This STEM tale usually inspires amazing creativity and excitement from the littlest engineers. To find the full resource, which includes an 8-page booklet, printable characters, check list for self-evaluation, and tips, visit this link: Pin the idea for later: To read more about how to conduct a STEM challenge, visit this post: To see all posts in this series, click here:
When engineers set out to solve a real world problem, they go through an engineering design process in much the same way you would throw an impromptu taco party. In this animated video, learn how engineers design and test different prototypes.
LitLinks: Creating K-5 STEM Labs around STEM literature | Choose a STEM book of the month and create an engineering design challege around it
Fairy Tale STEM Activity - Goldilocks and the Three Bears Try a hands-on STEM challenge with Goldilocks and the Three Bears! This STEM activity is designed for lower elementary kids. I am so excited to share some details about it! STEM tales introduce the youngest budding engineers to STEM, by taking a familiar story and using it to walk through the engineering design process. Do you love telling and re-telling stories with your kids? Do you ever change the ending to spice it up a bit? That's exactly what STEM tales is all about! Integrate Literacy and STEM with Fairy Tales The 8-page book provides an alternative ending to this story. Your students need to help make a bed for Goldilocks. Goldilocks is simply a printed out figure, which you can add weigh to with either small masses, pennies, or washers. Using whatever crafting materials you have handy (index cards and tape are really all that is needed, but feel free to use other supplies as well), create a new bed for Goldilocks. The Testing Phase of the STEM Challenge Is the bed large enough? Will it hold the weight of the figure? You will be surprised at the designs your students come up with! Designing and creating a bed for Goldilocks is a way for students to bring the fairy tale alive. After you have tested out the beds, it's time to introduce the bear family to the challenge (mama, papa, and baby, who is the same size as Goldilocks). You will add heavier weights to mama and papa bear, and then test the designs again. This is a great way to demonstrate why it's important to know your design criteria before starting a STEM challenge! Mama bear may fit on some and not others, or papa bear may fit but weigh too much and collapse the bed. Get the Goldilocks Fairy Tale STEM Challenge Here is the link to the full resource. In addition to all the steps above, the 8-page story book guides students through the engineering design process and also includes a self-evaluation check list. Or pin the idea for later: How to Conduct a STEM Tale Challenge To read more about how to conduct a STEM challenge, visit this post: To see all posts in this series, click here:
Do your students know how to think like an engineer? What do they notice? What questions do they ask themselves? In this integrated unit, All About Engineers, students will explore the STEM career field of engineering. Students will enjoy learning about this fascinating career field and its variety. ELA Common Core standards, NGSS, and Common Core Math standards are all integrated into All About Engineers. The activities are fun and engaging. Students will LOVE the engineering design project problem at the end of the unit. Learn all about engineers, how they think, and how to use the Engineering Design Process. Get ready to become engineers! This product is made for Google Slides. Non-digital versions of this product are also available: All About Engineers (non-digital version) Activities included: Reading Passage Engineer Slide Show Book How do engineers think?/ Comprehension Activity Engineering Design Process Map Engineering Design Process Fill In Think About It Comprehension Activity Types of Engineers Acrostic Poem Build and Test Design Problem Check out All About Artists and All About Scientists, too!
Save BIG with the STEM All Year bundle! Looking for ways to incorporate STEM learning into your curriculum? Looking for a fun way to teach pollution standards or a fun Earth Day activity? Well look no further! This lesson includes: Engineering challenge prompt page Challenge rules Engineering process poster teacher tips Engineering design process page Data collection pages Bar graph page Line plot page Results page Were you successful easy bar graph Technology tips
Can your team of astronauts work together to land a rover in the center of a crater on the Moon? This engaging STEM challenge is a fun way to incorporate the engineering design process into your classroom or afterschool program! Students use the engineering design process and explore the forces of motion to place a ball in a cup at the center of a 6 foot diameter circle without entering the circle. This challenge represents placing a NASA rover into the middle of the Apollo lunar crater for exploration as a potential human colony site. This challenge is great for a space exploration unit or learning about the moon. This packet includes: Detailed teacher guide with links to resources Editable Teacher Presentation Slides Editable student handouts to guide them through the design process Student recording sheet for each step of the process Math connection problems including ratios and geometry (circles) Click here for more space-themed STEM Challenges and icebreakers! Looking for more STEM lessons? Our team of engineers and educators is dedicated to developing low-prep and high-quality STEM activities for any classroom! Click below to learn more: Vivify's Scope & Sequence + Standards Alignment Vivify's Resource Guide Learn about the 3 Stages of STEM Vivify STEM Membership Customer Tips: • Click the Green ★ to follow our store and get notifications of new products and freebies • Leave feedback to receive TpT credit for use on future purchases • Questions? Contact us in the Product Q&A section ♥ Connect With Us ♥ Email us: [email protected] STEM Blog Pinterest Facebook Twitter Instagram TikTok YouTube
...engineering is a broad term for specialized people that have one major thing in common: the Engineering Design Process...
I am positive your classroom is full of little engineers- just like mine. Actually, I think kids are natural engineers! They tinker and build and take things apart and put them back together. They make instant adjustments and improvise fearlessly as they invent! A few years ago when I started my new school adventure with a STEM lab I trained with some engineering kits and discovered the language of the Engineering Design Process! The question was: Did I need to go through these steps with my students?
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This process is a step-by-step method used by teams of engineers to solve engineering problems or challenges.
Dig into the nuanced meanings of common STEM words used in elementary engineering classrooms, plus a free printable Engineering Design poster.
The Best STEM Challenge for Grades 2-5 Improve Student Learning with a STEM Challenge The Roller Coaster STEM Challenge from my May STEM Challenges pack covers a variety of standards related to force and motion. Students discover the difference between potential (stored) energy and kinetic (working) energy. Students also learn about friction, momentum, and gravity....
...engineering is a broad term for specialized people that have one major thing in common: the Engineering Design Process...
