Start Your STEM Lessons With a Graphic Organizer!

Keeping kids organized and focused during STEM activities can be tricky! With all the excitement of hands-on experiments and working with friends, students can get a little carried away—which often means distractions and a noisy classroom. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce our brand-new Printable STEM Activity Graphic organizer for lower grades.

This handy sheet helps early elementary students stay on track from start to finish. Using this organizer allows students to jot down their ideas during any STEM lesson or activity, record each step, and reflect on their results. It’s an easy way for them to stay organized while having fun with their projects—and it helps you keep the classroom calm and focused. Give it a try this year, and watch how much smoother your STEM challenges can be!

The following sections are included in this organizer, each geared toward a specific component of the scientific process.

• Ask and Imagine – Students will restate the purpose of the challenge and brainstorm ideas for their STEM Design Challenge.
• Plan and Create – Students will create a materials list and draw/label their plans.
• Improve and Share—Students will share the results of their task, reflect on it, and share ideas for redesigning or improving the design.

Download Your STEM Activity Graphic Organizer

This resource is available as an easy-to-use Google Slides or Printable PDF Resource file. To get your copy, click the dropdown arrow on the download button to select your preferred file format. Make your copies, pass them out to your students, and you’re ready to begin!

This resource was created by Brittany Kellogg, a Teacher in Ohio and Teach Starter Collaborator.

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