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Problem Solver Project - Inventing Solutions to Everyday Problems - No Prep
A great back to school activity, or as part of an inventor unit, this project turns students into problem solvers as they invent a solution to an everyday problem they face! Get them thinking outside the box to come up with creative inventions to solve the problem. It's no prep and comes in digital and printable versions! This resource includes:Digital PowerPoint versionDigital Google Slides versionPrintable black & white versionStudents complete the project in 4 steps:Brainstorm everyday proble
3rd - 6th
For All Subjects
4th Grade Reading Projects, Enrichment For the Entire Year, PDF and Digital!
4th Grade Reading Enrichment Research Projects for the Entire Year! Thirty-two weekly non-fiction reading enrichment projects in which students research topics and then answer the follow-up questions. The questions, not only check for comprehension of the topic researched, but review common reading text structures such as author's purpose, problem and solution, main idea, character traits, cause and effect, summary, theme and more. Aligned to most 4th grade reading curriculum including STAAR/CCS
4th
English Language Arts, Reading Strategies
Island of the Blue Dolphins Engaging 3-D Book Report Project Easy Prep
Bring Island of the Blue Dolphins to Life with This Stunning 3D Project!Watch your students’ creativity and comprehension shine with this hands-on, 12-sided masterpiece! Perfect for wrapping up your novel study, this project transforms key literary elements into a fun, visual showcase—no boring book reports here! Why You’ll Love It:✅ All-in-One Novel Assessment – Covers summary, theme, characters, setting, figurative language, and more! ✅ Engaging & Hands-On – Students write, draw, and as
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
CCSS
RL.4.1
, RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
+3
Science PBL | Project and Problem Based Learning Bundle
Project/problem based learning is a great way to teach science and have your students learn through discovery. This bundle includes PBLs that teach force and motion, ecosystems, and meteorology. In the force and motion PBL, students design a roller coaster to illustrate different key content vocabulary. While doing the meteorology PBL, students research different locations in the world and create a weather report script. In the ecosystem project they will research the causes and effects as we
4th - 6th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Environment
NGSS
5-ESS2-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-ESS2-1
+13
Ecosystems & Environmental Concerns PBL | Science Project Based Learning
Looking for a fun and engaging way to teach about different ecosystems and their environmental concerns? Interested in student driven learning? This Project Based Learning unit allows students to learn about ecosystems by examining an environmental issue within an ecosystem. Students act as environmentalists as they research the causes and effects as well as problems and solutions of an environmental issue by examining the different factors that make up an ecosystem. This is a student-centered w
4th - 8th
Environment, Science
Also included in: Science PBL | Project and Problem Based Learning Bundle
Innovation Unit for Gifted and Talented Lessons | STEM Design Project Enrichment
💡 Innovation: The Power of Ideas | STEM Design Thinking Project (Grades 3–5) Looking for a meaningful, engaging way to teach innovation, problem-solving, and design thinking in your classroom? This ready-to-use project guides students through the full process of identifying real-world problems and creating thoughtful, student-driven solutions! Perfect for gifted & talented, enrichment, STEM, PBL, or upper elementary classrooms, this resource helps students think like innovators while buildin
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Other (Science), Other (Social Studies)
Nonfiction Text Structures Craft Project | Informational Text Activity
Looking for an engaging way to teach nonfiction text structures and text features? This hands-on Nonfiction Text Structures Craft Project helps students visually organize and analyze informational texts using the five major text structures: DescriptionCause & EffectCompare & ContrastProblem & SolutionSequence (Chronological Order)Students create a multi-panel craft where each section focuses on a different text structure. This project reinforces informational reading skills while encouraging de
3rd - 8th
For All Subjects, Informational Text, Reading
Island of the Blue Dolphins High-Interest Interactive Lapbook Project Easy Prep
Island of the Blue Dolphins Interactive Lapbook Bring the Classic Story to Life with Hands-On Learning!Transform your novel study into an unforgettable adventure! This all-in-one resource immerses students in Island of the Blue Dolphins through creative, standards-based activities that go beyond basic comprehension. Research Connections – Link the story to real-world survival skills and Channel Islands history Chapter Summary Tools – Build retention without busywork Figurative Language Hunt
4th - 8th
English Language Arts, Literature, Writing
CCSS
RL.5.1
, RL.5.4
, CCRA.R.1
+3
Invention Planning Sheet & 1-Minute Pitch Activity | STEM Writing Project
Get your students thinking like innovators with this engaging Invention Planning and Pitch Writing Resource! Perfect for elementary classrooms, this activity guides students through the creative process of designing their own invention and presenting it with a structured one-minute pitch. Students will identify real-world problems, brainstorm creative solutions, and clearly communicate their ideas through writing and speaking. This resource supports critical thinking, creativity, and public spea
3rd - 5th
Creative Writing, Engineering, Writing
CCSS, NGSS
W.3.2
, SL.3.4
, SL.3.5
+2
Turkey Hideout STEM Challenge | Thanksgiving Engineering Project
The Turkey Hideout STEM Challenge is a hands-on, high-engagement Thanksgiving activity that turns your students into real engineers. Students dive into a Thanksgiving-themed STEM adventure where they dream up a hideout to keep Turkey hidden. This low-prep project blends creativity, problem-solving, and STEM thinking, all in a way that is easy for teachers and exciting for students. Includes story starter, planning sheets, reflection prompts, and a rubric. Why a Turkey Hideout Matters:Real-world
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Writing
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+1
Reading Project: Charm Bracelet Story Retell
This is a literacy project that will work for any fiction book and can be used for all grades. This project is best used when printed on 11 inch by 17 inch paper. In this project students will create a charm bracelet that includes the following charms
-theme
-moral
-genre
-character
-character
-character
-character
-setting
-event 1
-event 2
-problem
-solution
students draw a picture on the back of each charm to show their understanding of the story and write their responses on the lines. Then
2nd - 6th
Literature, Reading
Narrative Writing Graphic Organizer: Story Lesson, Problem & Solution Worksheet
Help your students plan meaningful and engaging stories with this Narrative Writing Graphic Organizer focused on story lessons, problem, and solution! This no-prep worksheet guides students step-by-step as they think about the lesson their story teaches and how their character learns it. Perfect for building strong story structure, character development, and sequencing skills, this resource supports a wide range of learners from early writers to upper elementary students. This resource was de
1st - 6th
Creative Writing, Short Stories, Writing
CCSS
W.1.3
, W.2.3
, W.3.3
+6
SDG Activities & Worksheets - Inquiry, PBL, Debate & Projects
This SDG Inquiry Toolkit gives you everything you need to guide students through real-world thinking, discussion, and action using a structured, easy-to-follow system. Students do more than learn about global issues. They analyze problems, evaluate solutions, and take meaningful action. ✔ Built as a full inquiry system ✔ Includes speaking, movement, writing, and project-based learning ✔ Designed for repeat use all year long ✔ Supports multiple ability levels with built-in differentiation Flex
3rd - 7th
Civics, For All Subjects, Other (Social Studies)
Unique Shark Oviparous Activities | Life Cycle | Engaging Biomimicry Projects
Dive into the Fascinating World of Egg-Laying Sharks!Engage your students with the captivating life cycle of oviparous sharks—a remarkable group of egg-laying creatures! This resource is designed to spark curiosity and creativity, using the unique characteristics of these smart, scary, and spectacular sharks as inspiration for innovative thinking. Why Choose This Resource?⭐️ Explore Shark Biology: Delve into sharks' fascinating life cycle, focusing on their oviparous nature and the incredible
2nd - 4th
Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, 1-LS1-1
, K-2-ETS1-1
+2
Also included in: Engaging Sea Animal Activities Bundle | Unique Biomimicry Adventures
A Project Based Documentary Film Project Grades 2-4: DESIGN
DESIGN (Discovering Students Embrace STEM, Innovation, and Generating New Thoughts) is a project-based unit of study for grades 2-4 in which students identify school or community issues. Students utilize the Creative Problem Solving steps to identify a problem, brainstorm solutions, evaluate those ideas, and then choose the best solution to the problem. Students then decide whether they want to tackle a policy change, invention, or engineering feat as the best way to solve the issue. After an in
2nd - 4th
Engineering, Writing-Essays
Self-Directed Challenge Project for Advanced/Gifted Students
There is always that small group of students in every class that quickly masters the content, finishes work with ease, and is left feeling bored and unchallenged. This challenge project was made for these kids. This 9 page PDF workbook guides a small group of students through the process of picking a problem around the school to solve, brainstorming solutions, creating plans, managing supplies and timelines, and even has them create their own rubric for grading. I use the project each term wit
3rd - 8th
English Language Arts, Social Studies
Fun 3-D Project For Any Novel Students Complete 12 Comprehension Sections
Want a fun way to have your students to showcase their learning about a fiction book? Your students will love this 3-D project! On each of the 12 sides the students will write and illustrate their understanding of their novel. The project includes: Book Cover Summary Favorite Scene Problem/Solution Figurative Language Main Character Setting Literary Elements Vocabulary Book Review Theme Genre Same Product as Any Fiction Book 3-D Project
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
CCSS
RL.4.1
, RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
+3
Problem-Solving Through an Advertising Campaign
Turn creativity into critical thinking with Problem-Solving Through an Advertising Campaign—a dynamic project where students design solutions and pitch them with purpose. This engaging activity blends marketing, innovation, and persuasive writing to build collaboration and problem-solving skills. Perfect for gifted learners, PBL units, or cross-curricular enrichment!
3rd - 6th
For All Subjects
Genius Hour: 15-Minute Passion Projects for 3rd-5th - March - The Real World
Looking for a low-prep way to bring Genius Hour, passion projects, and research projects into your classroom? March is all about thinking like a real-world problem-solver. This unit, Solving Problems Like a Genius, gives your students the tools to tackle challenges creatively and thoughtfully—without the overwhelm. It’s structured. It’s flexible. And it’s designed to fit into short, manageable time blocks (just 15–30 minutes, 2–3 times a week). Students will learn how to identify problems th
3rd - 5th
Character Education, For All Subjects, Reading, Writing
Also included in: Genius Hour: 15-Minute Passion Projects for 3rd-5th - Year Long Resource
Engaging Animal Science Activities | Inspiring Biomimicry Design Projects
Unleash Creativity with Animal-Inspired Biomimicry Design Projects!Transform your science classroom into an innovation lab where students learn how nature's greatest engineers—mammals, reptiles, and amphibians—inspire real-world solutions and inventions! What is Biomimicry?Biomimicry means learning from and mimicking nature's strategies to solve human challenges. From Velcro (inspired by burrs) to the Beijing National Stadium (inspired by birds' nests), nature has always been our greatest teache
2nd - 4th
Biology
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, 1-LS1-1
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
Community Problem-Solving Project Toolkit (Printable + Digital Templates + App)
Help students practice real-world problem-solving with a structured, kid-friendly project flow they can use in any subject. This toolkit guides learners through a simple process: Notice a community or classroom problem Ask questions and gather information Discuss respectfully using sentence starters Plan a solution with clear steps and roles Reflect on what worked and what to improve Perfect for building literacy, collaboration, SEL, and critical thinking without requiring a full PBL train
K - 12th
Applied Math, Civics, Reading Strategies
Maths Extension Activities- Problem Solving & Open-Ended Challenges Volume 2
Looking to challenge your high-ability students or fast finishers in maths?This Upper Primary Maths Extension pack is filled with engaging, real-world, open-ended investigations designed to stretch students and promote deeper mathematical thinking. Perfect for extension groups, early finishers, or differentiation, these tasks encourage students to reason, problem-solve, and justify their thinking. What’s Included:✔ 10 rich, open-ended problem-solving challenges✔ Designed for Years 5–6 extension
4th - 8th
Algebra, Measurement, Numbers
Reindeer Research Project
*CLICK PREVIEW TO SEE EVERY PAGE INCLUDED IN THIS UNIT What’s Included: - Day by day lessons that are student led & inquiry based - Research articles, websites, videos & recording sheets - Thinking Maps - Lapbook Research Project - Standards aligned rubric - Extension Writing Activity - STEM Project: Reindeer Olympics NGSS Standards Covered: K-2-ETS1-1.:Ask questions, make observations, and gather information about a situation people want to change to define a simple problem that can be
K - 4th
Science
Back to School Day 3 Team Building | SEL Goal Setting & Problem Solving
This Back to School Day 3 team building, SEL goal setting, problem solving scenario cards, classroom community, teamwork activity, morning meeting, and first week of school resource for grades 3-5 helps students practice collaboration, set meaningful goals, and discuss real classroom problems in a supportive way. Use this Day 3 resource to continue building a positive classroom community after your first two days of school. Students will work together through a teamwork activity, reflect on the
3rd - 5th
Classroom Community, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
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