Looking for engaging, cross-curricular projects that keep students motivated while they're working? This Project-Based Learning Bundle includes THREE complete, classroom-tested units that blend social studies, science, ELA, and real-world problem-solving — with a clear structure for students and low prep for teachers. Each project works on its own, or you can use them together for spring enrichment, project weeks, early finishers, or before-break learning.

Perfect for 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th grades, these PBL activities help students apply academic skills to authentic challenges — from designing restaurants and researching habitats to creating new countries and building STEM-based models.

✅ WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THIS BUNDLE

🌍 Create Your Own Country Project

Students design an original country while applying geography, economics, government, and cultural concepts.

Includes:

• Research & planning organizers
• Map and country design templates
• Government & citizenship activities
• Economy, trade, and budgeting components
• Writing tasks and reflection
• Rubric and teacher notes

🍽 Create Your Own Restaurant Project

Students plan and design a restaurant using business, writing, and math skills.

Includes:

• Restaurant planning sheets
• Menu design & pricing activities
• Branding and marketing tasks
• Writing extensions
• Rubric and teacher guidance
  

🐥 Peeps STEM Science Investigation

A hands-on, highly engaging science experiment perfect for the weeks leading up to spring break.

Students:

• Design and test a Peeps-based experiment
• Research biomes and analyze animal adaptations
• Measure perimeter, area, volume, and cost for Peeps' homes
• Make predictions and collect data
• Analyze results using scientific reasoning
• Reflect on outcomes and improvements
  

✅ SKILLS STUDENTS PRACTICE

• Research and informational writing
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Collaboration and project planning
• Scientific inquiry and analysis
• Presentation and reflection skills
  

✅ WHY TEACHERS LOVE THIS BUNDLE

• Three complete projects — not mini activities
• Low-prep, print-and-go materials
• Perfect for spring pacing, project weeks, or interrupted schedules
• Great for team building and collaborative learning
• Flexible for independent, partner, or small-group work
• Easy-to-use rubrics
• Clear teacher directions with visuals
• Differentiation options and extension ideas
• Flexible for classroom pacing
  

✅ WHEN TO USE THESE PROJECTS

• Spring project-based learning
• Weeks before spring break
• Enrichment or early finisher work
• Sub plans or extended assignments
• Cross-curricular units

Use one project at a time — or rotate them throughout the season.

Preview available — take a closer look at what's included in each project!

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