Engineering Design
Storylines
View available Storylines for other NGSS topics Using the Science A-Z resources below will help students develop proficiency in Disciplinary Core Ideas, engage in Science and Engineering Practices, and recognize Crosscutting Concepts as they build toward fulfilling one or more of the grades 3-5 Performance Expectations related to Engineering Design.- 3-5-ETS1-1: Define a simple design problem reflecting a need or a want that includes specified criteria for success and constraints on materials, time, or cost.
- 3-5-ETS1-2: Generate and compare multiple possible solutions to a problem based on how well each is likely to meet the criteria and constraints of the problem.
- 3-5-ETS1-3: Plan and carry out fair tests in which variables are controlled and failure points are considered to identify aspects or a model or prototype that can be improved.
Life
The Human Body
Sports Injuries - FOCUS Book
high NGSS Codes: 3-5-ETS1-2- Single-sided
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- Teaching Tips
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Life Cycles
The Mermaid's Purse - FOCUS Book
low NGSS Codes: 3-5-ETS1-2, 3-5-ETS1-3- Single-sided
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- Teaching Tips
- Digital
Life in the Pouch - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: 3-5-ETS1-1, 3-5-ETS1-2, 3-5-ETS1-3- Single-sided
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- Teaching Tips
- Digital
Pollywogs and Friends - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: 3-5-ETS1-1, 3-5-ETS1-2- Single-sided
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- Teaching Tips
- Digital
Earth & Space
The Solar System
Mars in a Minute: How Do You Get to Mars? - Science Video
NGSS Codes: 3-5-ETS1-1
- Discussion Questions
- Video
Clouds, Wind, and Storms
Ice Storms - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: 3-5-ETS1-2, 3-5-ETS1-3- Single-sided
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- Teaching Tips
- Digital
Storm Chasers - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: 3-5-ETS1-1, 3-5-ETS1-2- Single-sided
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- Digital
Thunderstorms - FOCUS Book
high NGSS Codes: 3-5-ETS1-2- Single-sided
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- Teaching Tips
- Digital
Physical
Machines
Waterwheels and Windmills - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: 3-5-ETS1-3- Single-sided
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Listen to Waterwheels and Windmills Read Waterwheels and Windmills See the Quiz for Waterwheels and WindmillsDigital
Wrecking Ball vs. Strong Wall - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: 3-5-ETS1-3- Single-sided
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Listen to Wrecking Ball vs. Strong Wall Read Wrecking Ball vs. Strong Wall See the Quiz for Wrecking Ball vs. Strong WallDigital
A Rube Goldberg Machine - Science Video
NGSS Codes: 3-5-ETS1-2, 3-5-ETS1-3
- Discussion Questions
- Video
FlipperBot - Science Video
NGSS Codes: 3-5-ETS1-1, 3-5-ETS1-2, 3-5-ETS1-3
- Discussion Questions
- Video
Materials Engineer - Science Video
NGSS Codes: 3-5-ETS1-1, 3-5-ETS1-2, 3-5-ETS1-3
- Discussion Questions
- Video
Heat Energy
Science Friction - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: 3-5-ETS1-1, 3-5-ETS1-3- Single-sided
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- Teaching Tips
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Sound
Shhh! - FOCUS Book
low NGSS Codes: 3-5-ETS1-1, 3-5-ETS1-3- Single-sided
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- Teaching Tips
- Digital
Animal Ears - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: 3-5-ETS1-2- Single-sided
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- Teaching Tips
- Digital
Life
Food Chains
Broken Chains - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: 3-5-ETS1-1, 3-5-ETS1-2- Single-sided
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- Teaching Tips
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Adaptations
Emperors of the Ice - FOCUS Book
low NGSS Codes: 3-5-ETS1-2, 3-5-ETS1-3- Single-sided
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- Teaching Tips
- Digital
Dogs by Design - FOCUS Book
high NGSS Codes: 3-5-ETS1-1, 3-5-ETS1-2- Single-sided
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- Teaching Tips
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Earth & Space
Outside the Solar System
NASA for Kids: Introduction to Engineering - Science Video
NGSS Codes: 3-5-ETS1-1, 3-5-ETS1-2, 3-5-ETS1-3
- Discussion Questions
- Video
Space Products - Quick Read
NGSS Codes: 3-5-ETS1-1, 3-5-ETS1-2
Atmosphere and Climate
El Niño and La Niña - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: 3-5-ETS1-2, 3-5-ETS1-3- Single-sided
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- Teaching Tips
- Digital
Climate Change - FOCUS Book
high NGSS Codes: 3-5-ETS1-1, 3-5-ETS1-2- Single-sided
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- Teaching Tips
- Digital
Space Balloon - Science Video
NGSS Codes: 3-5-ETS1-1, 3-5-ETS1-2
- Discussion Questions
- Video
Changing Landforms
Landslides - FOCUS Book
low NGSS Codes: 3-5-ETS1-1, 3-5-ETS1-2- Single-sided
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- Teaching Tips
- Digital
Earthquakes - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: 3-5-ETS1-2, 3-5-ETS1-3- Single-sided
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- Teaching Tips
- Digital
Water
Tsunami! - FOCUS Book
high NGSS Codes: 3-5-ETS1-2, 3-5-ETS1-3- Single-sided
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- Teaching Tips
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Physical
Force and Motion
Roller Coasters - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: 3-5-ETS1-1, 3-5-ETS1-2, 3-5-ETS1-3- Single-sided
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- Teaching Tips
- Digital
Perpetual Motion: Fact or Fiction? - FOCUS Book
high NGSS Codes: 3-5-ETS1-3- Single-sided
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- Teaching Tips
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Listen to Perpetual Motion: Fact or Fiction? Read Perpetual Motion: Fact or Fiction? See the Quiz for Perpetual Motion: Fact or Fiction?Digital
Light Energy
Light Pollution - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: 3-5-ETS1-2- Single-sided
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- Digital
Lasers - FOCUS Book
high NGSS Codes: 3-5-ETS1-1- Single-sided
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- Digital
Electricity and Magnetism
Blackout! - FOCUS Book
low NGSS Codes: 3-5-ETS1-1, 3-5-ETS1-2- Single-sided
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- Teaching Tips
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Battle of the Currents - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: 3-5-ETS1-2- Single-sided
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- Teaching Tips
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Listen to Battle of the Currents Read Battle of the Currents See the Quiz for Battle of the CurrentsDigital
Setting Up Circuits - FOCUS Book
high NGSS Codes: 3-5-ETS1-1, 3-5-ETS1-2- Single-sided
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- Teaching Tips
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Electricity and Magnetism, Part 1: What Are the Parts of a Circuit? - Interactive Lesson
NGSS Codes: 3-5-ETS1-3
Electricity and Magnetism, Part 2: What Makes a Circuit Work? - Interactive Lesson
NGSS Codes: 3-5-ETS1-3