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STEM Thinking Prompts - Higher Order Thinking Skills Questions

  • Updated

    Updated:  29 Nov 2024

Use our printable STEM Higher Order Thinking Question cards to improve scientific conversation and critical thinking skills in your students.

  • Editable

    Editable:  Google Slides

  • Non-Editable

    Non-Editable:  PDF

  • Pages

    Pages:  1 Page

  • Years

    Years:  F - 5

teaching resource

STEM Thinking Prompts - Higher Order Thinking Skills Questions

  • Updated

    Updated:  29 Nov 2024

Use our printable STEM Higher Order Thinking Question cards to improve scientific conversation and critical thinking skills in your students.

  • Editable

    Editable:  Google Slides

  • Non-Editable

    Non-Editable:  PDF

  • Pages

    Pages:  1 Page

  • Years

    Years:  F - 5

Use our printable STEM Higher Order Thinking Question cards to improve scientific conversation and critical thinking skills in your students.

Spark Scientific Thinking with Our STEM Higher Order Thinking Questions

Looking for a simple way to guide students through the critical thinking process during STEM activities? This set of STEM Question Stems Thinking Prompts provides an easily adaptable tool for encouraging thoughtful discussions and problem-solving in any grade level. These printable H.O.T.S. discussion cards are perfect for group work, brainstorming sessions, or reflection activities, helping students approach STEM challenges with curiosity and focus.

Printable STEM Higher Order Thinking Prompts for Science Discussion and Learning

This printable resource features  28 STEM-based Higher Order Thinking questions designed to encourage students to think critically, analyse problems, and brainstorm solutions when participating in scientific experiments and lessons. The cards are suitable for use across all grade levels, and the adaptable language fits any STEM lesson or activity. This resource includes colour-coded question stems that can be used in a multitude of ways during STEM and STEAM lessons. The download includes both full-colour and black-and-white H.O.T.S. question cards.

Download Your STEM Higher Order Thinking Questions Today!

This resource is available as a printable PDF file as well as a fully editable Google Slides resource. To get your copy, click the dropdown arrow and select your preferred file type. Now, you’re ready to print this engaging set of STEM Thinking Prompts and watch your students’ problem-solving skills grow with every discussion!


This resource was created by Brittany Kellogg, a teacher and Teach Starter collaborator.


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