Elementary Engineering Resources for Easel Assessments
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STEM Project: Building Bridges | Forces & Engineering PBL Challenge with NGSS
Engage Grades 4–8 with this Building Bridges STEM project, a hands-on PBL challenge that explores forces, structures, and engineering design using simple materials. Students investigate how bridges work, test different designs, and apply real-world problem-solving through an engineering challenge. How do bridges stay standing? What forces act on them, and how can engineers design structures that are both strong and efficient?In this project-based learning activity, students read, plan, design,
5th - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+5
Also included in: Civil Engineering & Infrastructure STEM Projects for Grades 5–8 | BUNDLE
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
4th - 7th
Engineering, Informational Text, Physical Science
CCSS, NGSS
RI.4.4
, RI.4.10
, RI.5.4
+4
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 s
4th - 7th
Engineering, Informational Text, U.S. History
CCSS
RI.4.1
, RI.4.3
, RI.4.10
+4
Exploring Space and NASA Virtual Field Trip Astronomy Activity Digital Resource
Bring the excitement of space exploration right into your classroom with this interactive digital resource! Perfect for upper elementary and middle school, this virtual field trip takes students on an amazing journey to space and NASA sites through 2 digital choice boards and 10 open-ended writing and discussion slides designed for reflection and comprehension. Topics and Activities include:Training to become an AstronautExploring Newton's Laws of Motion in spaceTour of the International Space S
4th - 7th
Astronomy, Engineering, Science
Also included in: Virtual Field Trip Value Bundle End of School Year Learning Activities
Engineering Design Reading Passages | No Prep Science Literacy | Print & Digital
Strengthen science literacy and introduce students to the world of engineering with this Engineering Design Reading Passages Bundle—a fully no prep resource perfect for upper elementary and middle school classrooms. Each passage is shortened and blended across topics, giving students a clear, connected understanding of how engineers think, plan, design, test, and improve solutions. Students learn how engineers define problems, brainstorm creative ideas, build and use models, and follow the en
4th - 9th
Engineering, General Science, Informational Text
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+4
Civil Engineering & Infrastructure STEM Projects for Grades 5–8 | BUNDLE
Explore bridges, earthquake-resistant structures, climate-resilient cities, irrigation systems, and water filtration with this Civil Engineering & Infrastructure STEM bundle for Grades 5–8, featuring printable projects, worksheets, and reading activities. How do engineers shape the world around us? What systems do we build to withstand earthquakes, deliver clean water, and support growing cities?This comprehensive bundle invites students to explore the real-world challenges and innovations of c
5th - 9th
Chemistry, Engineering, Physics
CCSS, NGSS
RST.6-8.1
, RST.6-8.2
, RST.6-8.8
+8
STEM Projects: Bridges, Boats, Cities & Heritage Sites | Grades 5–8 BUNDLE
Engage Grades 5–8 in real-world STEM engineering projects as they design bridges and boats, plan a geometry city, and explore iconic World Heritage Sites through printable worksheets and hands-on design challenges. How are famous structures built to withstand forces like gravity and water? What makes a bridge strong, a boat float, or a monument endure for centuries?This hands-on STEM BUNDLE gives students the chance to explore real-world engineering challenges by recreating famous landmarks, exp
5th - 8th
Engineering, Science, World History
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
+1
Environmental Design STEM Projects for Gr4–8 | Green Living Challenges BUNDLE
Explore recycling, water conservation, eco-friendly homes, hydroponic gardens, and vertical gardens with this Environmental Design STEM PBL bundle for Grades 4–8, featuring printable green living projects, worksheets, and design challenges aligned with NGSS. What is an eco-friendly home? How can we grow food without soil? How can small changes at home and school make a big difference?This collection combines Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Hydroponic Gardens, Water Conservation, Eco-Friendly Houses, an
4th - 8th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, General Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 5-ESS3-1
, MS-LS2-1
+4
Medieval Engineering STEM Projects for Grades 5–8 | Middle-Ages Challenge BUNDLE
Engage Grades 5–8 in hands-on medieval STEM with this Medieval Engineering bundle of project-based learning tasks, worksheets, and Easel activities. Students explore castle warfare, places of worship, irrigation, and land reclamation through engineering design challenges rooted in real Middle Ages history. How did medieval engineers design castles to withstand siege weapons? How did societies move water, reclaim land, and construct monumental buildings without modern technology?This Middle Ages
5th - 8th
Engineering, Middle Ages, World History
CCSS, NGSS
WHST.6-8.1a
, WHST.6-8.2
, MS-ETS1-2
+4
Beginning of the Year STEM Activities First Week STEM Rules First Week of STEM
Are you looking to teach your STEM classroom rules and expectations in a meaningful and fun way? This set of posters and activities is perfect for setting the tone for learning on the first day of school. Are you looking for more back-to-school STEM resources? Grab the bundle and save!First, your students will read about the importance of rules in STEM class. Then, they'll brainstorm a list of rules that could support learning and safety in STEM class. Next, review the five official rules of STE
5th - 8th
Engineering, Robotics
Identifying Variables: Scientific Method Reading Comprehension Passage
Unlock the secrets of scientific experiments with our comprehensive resource, "Identifying Variables: Scientific Method Reading Comprehension for Grades 4-9." This engaging resource is designed to help students understand the crucial role of variables in the scientific method, ensuring they grasp the concepts necessary for conducting reliable and accurate experiments. Key Features:Informative Reading Passage:Our detailed reading passage covers the three main types of variables: independent, depe
4th - 9th
Engineering, General Science, Science
STEM Project: Castle Warfare & Catapult Challenge (PBL) | Medieval Engineering
What were the main functions of a castle? How did they evolve over time? What role did catapults and trebuchets play in siege warfare? Bring history and engineering together in this interactive, hands-on STEM project exploring medieval castle design, siege warfare, and the physics of catapults and trebuchets. Perfect for upper elementary and middle school students, this engaging project supports cross-curricular learning in science, engineering, reading comprehension, and social studies. T
5th - 8th
Engineering, Middle Ages, World History
CCSS, NGSS
WHST.6-8.1a
, MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+3
Types of Engineers Reading Comprehension Worksheet | No Prep STEM Activity
This no-prep reading comprehension worksheet helps students explore the exciting world of engineering through a clear and informative passage. Designed for grades 4–9, this resource teaches students about the different types of engineers, their roles, and how engineering impacts everyday life. With multiple-choice questions, true/false statements, answer keys, and guiding instructions, this is the perfect print-and-digital STEM literacy activity. ✨ What’s Included:📘 Informative Reading P
4th - 9th
Engineering, General Science, Informational Text
What Is Science? Reading Comprehension Worksheet | No Prep Science Literacy
Bring science literacy to your classroom with this What Is Science? Reading Comprehension Worksheet! This no-prep resource helps students understand what science is, how it works, and why it matters. Perfect for print and digital (Easel) use, this activity strengthens reading comprehension while building foundational science knowledge. ⭐ Key Features:1. Informative Reading PassageA clear, engaging explanation of what science is, how scientists observe, investigate, and use evidence, and ho
4th - 9th
Engineering, General Science, Informational Text
CER (Claim-Evidence-Reasoning) Reading Comprehension | Scientific Explanation...
Teach your students how to think and write like scientists with this no-prep, comprehensive reading comprehension resource! This CER (Claim–Evidence–Reasoning) passage helps students understand how scientists use logical reasoning, factual evidence, and clear claims to explain the world around them. Designed for Grades 4–9, this resource is perfect for strengthening scientific explanation, critical thinking, and argument writing skills. ✨ What’s Included: Informative Reading Passage: A
4th - 9th
Engineering, General Science, Informational Text
Making Inferences Reading Comprehension | Critical Thinking ELA Passage
Help your students strengthen their reading comprehension and critical thinking skills with this engaging and informative Making Inferences Reading Comprehension Passage! Designed for students in grades 4–9, this no-prep resource teaches learners how to read between the lines, interpret text clues, and use logical reasoning to make inferences—an essential ELA skill for success in reading and writing. This resource is perfect for print or digital use on TpT Easel, allowing flexibility for
4th - 9th
Engineering, General Science, Informational Text
Designing Solutions Reading Comprehension | Science & Engineering Passage
Bring problem-solving and innovation into your classroom with this Designing Solutions Reading Comprehension activity! This no-prep resource introduces students to the process of identifying problems, developing creative solutions, testing ideas, and improving designs—essential concepts in science, technology, and engineering. Students will strengthen reading comprehension while learning about how engineers and scientists solve real-world problems. ✦ What’s Included: Informative Reading P
4th - 9th
Engineering, General Science, Informational Text
Limitations to Science Reading Comprehension | Science Passage with Questions
This no-prep reading comprehension resource introduces students to the important concept of the limitations of science. While science is a powerful tool for understanding the natural world, it cannot answer every question. This resource helps students explore what science can and cannot explain, making it a perfect addition to science literacy lessons. ✨ What’s Included: ✅ Informative Reading Passage – A clear and engaging explanation of the limits of science, including examples and real-
4th - 9th
Engineering, General Science, Informational Text
Organizing Data Reading Comprehension Passage | Print & Digital Easel
This no-prep reading comprehension resource is designed to help students in grades 4–9 build science literacy while learning about Organizing Data. The passage provides an informative and engaging explanation of how data can be collected, sorted, and represented using tables, frequency charts, bar graphs, line graphs, and pie charts. Students will practice reading comprehension through Multiple-Choice Questions and True or False Statements, while teachers can save time with included Answer
4th - 9th
Engineering, General Science, Informational Text
Science in the Media Reading Comprehension Passage | Print & Digital Easel
Bring real-world connections into your classroom with this Science in the Media Reading Comprehension resource! This no-prep activity includes an engaging informational science passage that explains how science is presented in news articles, social media, TV, and other platforms. Students will explore how to recognize reliable information and think critically about the role of science in everyday media. This comprehensive resource comes with Multiple-Choice Questions, True or False Statements
4th - 9th
Engineering, General Science, Informational Text
Arguing Scientific Ideas Reading Comprehension Passage | Print & Digital Easel
Engage your students in critical thinking with this no-prep reading comprehension passage on Arguing Scientific Ideas! This resource helps students understand how scientists present claims, support them with evidence, and explain reasoning. Designed for grades 4–9, it provides an informative reading passage followed by comprehension activities that reinforce scientific literacy skills. Students will explore the importance of using evidence to support scientific ideas while practicing reading c
4th - 9th
Engineering, General Science, Informational Text
The Experimental Method Reading Comprehension Passage | Print & Digital Easel
This no-prep reading comprehension resource is designed for students in grades 4–9 to strengthen their science literacy while learning about The Experimental Method. The passage provides a clear, informative explanation of how scientists design experiments, form hypotheses, control variables, collect data, and draw conclusions. Students practice comprehension through Multiple-Choice Questions and True or False Statements, while teachers can save time with included Answer Keys and ready-to
4th - 9th
Engineering, General Science, Informational Text
Communicating Scientific Ideas Reading Comprehension | Print & Digital Easel
This no-prep science reading comprehension resource is designed to help students strengthen their understanding of communicating scientific ideas while also improving reading and critical thinking skills. Perfect for grades 4th–9th, this resource includes an informative passage, multiple-choice questions, true or false statements, and a complete answer key for easy grading. Both printable worksheets and a digital Easel activity are included for flexible classroom use. What’s Included?✔
4th - 9th
Engineering, General Science, Informational Text
STEM Project: Wind Energy & Turbines (PBL) | Design Challenge with Easel & NGSS
What is wind energy? How do wind turbines generate electricity? What role does energy transformation play in renewable energy systems? Dive into this exciting STEM project where students learn about wind power, its environmental benefits, and build their own wind-powered lifter. This interactive lesson will guide students through the concepts of wind energy and renewable resources, encouraging hands-on creativity and critical thinking. Students Will Learn To: Explain how wind energy is harness
5th - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 5-ESS3-1
, MS-PS3-3
+2
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