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Engineering resources for Easel Assessments
The Wright Brother's First Flight Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT & DIGITAL
This easy to read passage details the story of Wilbur and Orville Wright's first successful flight of a motor-driven airplane on December 17, 1903 in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. It explains the Wright brothers':background repairing bicycles in Dayton, Ohioexperiments building gliders and studying birds to learn about flighttime spend in Kitty Hawk preparing and testing their planelegacy in North Carolina and how they are honored on NC license plates, the NC quarter, and with a monument at the si
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Grades:
4th - 7th
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Simple Machines Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage about simple machines explains: how simple machines can be used to make work easierthe function of each of the 6 simple machines - pulley, lever, wheel and axle, inclined plane, wedge, and screwexamples of each type of simple machineThis passage includes 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL and Google Forms. Color and black line illustrations are included to accommodate black and white p
Grades:
4th - 7th
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NGSS:
3-PS2-1
Also included in:Â Geeta's Custom Science Shorts Reading Comprehension Bundle
NASA Astronauts Space & International Space Station Virtual Field Trip & Quiz
Looking for an activity about NASA's work in space, astronauts and/or the International Space Station? Let your students take a Virtual Field trip! Topics include: current missions, create a rocket, Newton's Laws of Motion in Space, Studying Climate Change from space, Apollo 11, life on the international space station and what it takes to become an astronaut. Students will also tour various NASA sites around the country and observe NASA's current images from space.What's included? 2 digital choi
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4th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Virtual Field Trip Value Bundle End of School Year Learning Activities
PhEt Law of Conservation of Energy Skate park BASIC webquest
This is a great webquest activity for introducing the law of conservation of energy.Phet.edu is a great source of simulations for all fields of math and science. For this sim you will go to Energy Skate Park BASIC.You should spend some time playing around with the site before using it. You must also make sure your school's firewall will allow you to use HTML5 or Java applets. PHET.EDU MAY NOT WORK ON iPad!!! Please check with your IT department or run Phet.edu BEFORE purchasing this file!!! You
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Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-PS2-4
, HS-PS2-2
, MS-PS2-2
, HS-PS2-1
, MS-PS2-5
 ...
Also included in:Â Hands-on Science Semester Labs Bundle
3D Printing Safety Rules and Lesson for Middle School STEM and Technology
Your students are going to be using a 3D printer… How do you keep them safe? How do you protect your printer? These 3D printing rules and safety activities will help you prepare your students for a great 3D printing experience. Your students will learn about the potential hazards of 3D printing, they’ll become familiar with 3D printing safety rules, and evaluate 3D printing scenarios for safe and unsafe behavior. Finally, they’ll take an assessment and earn their 3D printing license!Looking for
Grades:
6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Middle School STEM Curriculum with Lessons, STEM Challenges, and Projects
Understanding the Scientific Method Reading Comprehension Passage
Understanding the Scientific Method Reading Comprehension PassageUnlock the secrets of scientific inquiry with our "Understanding the Scientific Method" resource! This comprehensive package is designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of the scientific method, a foundational process in scientific research and discovery.Key Features:Informative Reading Passage: Our resource features an engaging and informative reading passage that introduces students to the key components of the
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Grades:
4th - 9th
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Science Weekly Bell Ringers: Biotechnology
These 4 daily bell ringers can be used as warmups, exit-tickets, and inserts for interactive notebooks. They are formatted to fit within a single sheet of paper (front and back) to be used as quick printables, but each warmup is contained in a separate box for easy cut-outs. This week-long set focuses on Biotechnology.These bell ringers are designed to quickly get students on task, stimulate class discussions to help lead into your lesson, and help practice content literacy and critical thinking
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Science Weekly Bell Ringers: Full Year Super Bundle
Redox and Electrochemistry Learning Activities (Distance Learning)
This zip file contains many different activities (68 pages of student handouts and 1 PowerPoint with a total of 55 slides) which can be used to compose a unit for chemistry students involving topics in Redox and Electrochemistry. Topics in this unit include determination of oxidation numbers, differences between oxidation and reduction, oxidizing and reducing agents, writing half reactions and net ionic equations, balancing redox reactions, using a replacement series to determine whether a rea
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Grades:
9th - 12th
CCSS:
Exploring the Wonders of Science Reading Comprehension Passage
Exploring the Wonders of Science Reading Comprehension PassageEmbark on a journey to unravel the mysteries of the universe with our engaging resource, "Exploring the Wonders of Science." This comprehensive package is designed to foster a deep understanding of scientific concepts while enhancing critical thinking skills in students.Key Features:1. Informative Reading Passage: Delve into the essence of science with our carefully crafted reading passage. It elucidates the fundamental principles of
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4th - 9th
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Walking Dead Water Filter Lab
With shows like "The Walking Dead" and others, students are interested in how to survive the Zombie Apocalypse. One thing they will need is an improvised water filter to clean dirty water. This type of water filter was seen in a episode of "The Walking Dead". It's also featured in survival shows. You will need plastic water bottles, sand, gravel, coffee filters, marbles, and any other medium you think can be used to filter water. I do NOT recommend using charcoal or ash, because when wet they ar
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Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-1
, HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-2
, HS-ESS3-1
 ...
Also included in:Â Hands-on Science Semester Labs Bundle
NGSS SCIENCE RESEARCH CHOICE BOARDS: ELECTRICITY, MAGNETISM, ENERGY, MOTION
Student-ready Google Slides SCIENCE WRITING Choice Board AND EASEL ASSESSMENT gives you 9 EASY-TO-USE assignable RESEARCH-WRITING tasks that you can assign or give your students choices for science and/or STEM lessons, AND an assessment that could be used for Electricity-Magnetism. Choice board Research & Writing Topics include: Electricity, Motion, Energy, and Magnetism. This resource is DIGITAL OR PRINT-READY!Students will have the opportunity to research current topics related to these NG
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Grades:
4th - 6th
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Manganese and Electric Vehicles
Engineering, Chemistry, and Environmental Science, Grades 9 on up.STEM. -Why is manganese becoming increasingly more important? -Learn about the mining of manganese in Maine, where according to Dr. Chunseng Wang of the University of Maine, Presque Isle, there is more than 90 percent of the country’s manganese.-Where in Maine are the deposits of manganese? Several maps, starting 450 million years ago with Pangea, are included with background information.Assign students to conduct data-based resea
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Grades:
9th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS3-4
SIMPLE MACHINES ASSESSMENT Design Challenge STEM & Written Test
Three forms of assessment for your simple machines unit: a written test, a STEM group project, and a TPT Easel Assessment! Printable Written TestThe 25-point test includes fill-in-the-blanks, labelling, multiple choice, and short-answer questions. An answer key is included. STEM ChallengeThe hands-on Design Challenge (STEM/STEAM/ADST activity) will have your students working collaboratively to design and build their own simple and compound machines out of recycled materials. This Simple Machines
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Grades:
4th - 5th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-1
Earthquake Building Lab w Flat Rate Boxes
This lab uses FREE small USPS flat rate boxes to model buildings in a earthquake zone. You can pick them up for FREE from your local post office, or have them delivered in bulk to your school. Challenge your students to produce buildings that would withstand more earthquake forces. You can also have your students use TinkerCAD to model their home. Your students then modify their building to withstand a greater magnitude earthquake. You can expand this into a building project like the toothpick b
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Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ETS1-2
, HS-ESS2-1
, HS-LS2-3
, HS-LS2-7
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Also included in:Â Hands-on Science Semester Labs Bundle
TinkerCAD Cookie Cutter Activity
Elevate your classroom with the "TinkerCAD Cookie Cutter Activity." This engaging resource combines the world of 3D design with the sweet satisfaction of baking, offering a hands-on and delicious approach to learning.Highlights:Edible Engineering: Students dive into the exciting world of 3D design as they create their very own custom cookie cutters. It's a delightful blend of art and engineering that sparks creativity.Practical Application: Beyond the computer screen, this activity culminates in
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
NGSS:
HS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, HS-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
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Also included in:Â TinkerCAD 3D Printing Lesson Bundle
Simple Machines: The Building Blocks of Mechanics Reading Comprehension Passage
Simple Machines: The Building Blocks of Mechanics Reading Comprehension PassageEmbark on an exciting educational journey through "Simple Machines: The Building Blocks of Mechanics" Reading Comprehension Passage. This comprehensive resource offers an informative and engaging exploration of simple machines, the fundamental tools that make our lives easier by reducing the effort needed to perform various tasks. Designed for students in 4th and 7th grades, this package includes an enlightening readi
Grades:
4th - 7th
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NGSS:
3-PS2-1
Also included in:Â Energy Reading Comprehension Passages Bundle
Electric Distribution - An investigative mystery for middle school
This .PPT slide presentation asks the question, "What caused the power failure?" It shows students the path that electricity takes from the power plant to the lamp plugged in at their house. Each slide explains the step in the system, then asks students to research what might have gone wrong at that step to cause the power outage.When they have completed all the steps, you will hand them a card (or virtual card) that will tell them where their power was interrupted. This encourages them to ma
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Grades:
5th - 9th
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Introduction to Programming - Minecraft Inspired Adventure
This package contains 12 work sheets designed for students to explore Functions, Conditional Statements If/Else Statements and While Loops. The package has students follow a simple story line where heroes Alex and Steve find an abandoned house. They are forced to jump down into a cavern where they must jump lava in order to reach the treasure room. The package also includes a physical game where students call functions to navigate their peers around. The package does not require students to indi
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3rd - 7th
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Electric Distribution Mystery (Google Slides)
This interesting slide sequence follows electric distribution from the power plant to the lights in your students' homes. It asks the question, "Why was there a power failure?" After reading the information about each step of the distribution, your students will research all the things that might have gone wrong to cause the power failure. After they have created their lists, you will give them a problem by assigning a number on the possible problems document. If their assigned problem appears
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Grades:
5th - 9th
Frictional Forces Learning Activities
This zip file contains several activities (41 pages of student handouts and 1 PowerPoint with a total of 22 slides) which can be used to compose a unit for physics students involving topics relating to frictional forces. Topics in this unit include static and kinetic friction, computing the coefficient of friction, rolling and fluid friction, resolving weight on a ramp into its horizontal and vertical components, creating free body diagrams labeling weight, normal force, frictional force and app
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Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education
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NGSS:
HS-PS2-1
Intro to The Engineering Design Process. Video sheet, Easel & more. V4
ScopeThis Science Video Worksheet is one page and has an answer key in a very simple format that is designed for quick correction. It also contains an Easel Activity and Assessment with the same questions that you can use within TPT or many Learning Management Systems (please see below).The video is an introduction to the Engineering Design Process. We suggest that students first view our other video, Intro to Engineering Specialties, prior to viewing this one so they have a better context. This
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
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