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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
Video Game Design Geometry PBL | 3rd-4th Grade Geometry Project | Quadrilaterals
Bring geometry to life with this engaging Video Game Design Geometry Mini-PBL for 3rd-4th grade. In this design-based performance task, students become video game level designers who must apply geometry rules to create a fair, fun, and challenging 2D game level. Rather than completing isolated worksheets, students plan, build, test, and justify their design decisions using precise mathematical language. This project emphasizes reasoning, justification, and multiple valid solutions—making it idea
2nd - 5th
Applied Math, Geometry, Writing-Expository
CCSS
3.G.A.1
, 4.G.A.1
, 4.G.A.3
Fibonacci Challenge Problems I Enrichment Math | Grades (5-10)
Do you need engaging materials that bridge the gap between abstract concepts and real-world applications for your 5th through 10th graders? Discover the captivating world of the Fibonacci Sequence with these Problem-Solving Worksheets for Gifted Learners. Designed to elevate your instruction, this resource provides a "no-prep" solution that saves you valuable time while fostering deep critical thinking and engineering skills in your brightest students. What’s Included:7 Worksheets: A progressi
5th - 10th, Higher Education
Algebra, Engineering, Geometry
CCSS
HSF-IF.A.3
Also included in: Fibonacci Math Projects & Problem Solving Bundle (Grades 5–10)
1000th Day of School Project | Museum Exhibit Cards + Research + Rubric
Feeling overwhelmed by how to make the 1000th day of school truly special and educational? Introducing the 1000th Day of School Project | Museum Exhibit Cards + Research + Rubric, your all-in-one solution to transform your classroom into an engaging learning museum! This project not only celebrates a significant milestone but also deeply integrates critical thinking and research skills, making learning both memorable and meaningful for your students. ✨ What's Included: Printable Museum Exhibit
4th - 6th
Basic Operations, Basic Principles, Creative Writing
March Madness STEM Challenge, March Madness Math Project, Data Graphing Craft
March Madness STEM challenge and March Madness math project with data graphing and a basketball craft. Hands-on engineering design process activity for March STEM lessons, makerspace, and classroom math. Bring the excitement of March Madness into your classroom with this engaging March Madness STEM challenge that blends basketball math, data graphing, and hands-on engineering design. This interactive basketball STEM challenge encourages students to explore the engineering design process, da
2nd - 3rd
Classroom Community, Engineering, Graphing
CCSS, NGSS
2.MD.D.10
, K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
+1
Catch the Gingerbread Man! K–2 STEM/STEAM Back-to-School Project-Based Unit
Start the school year with a sweet STEM challenge! In this 5-day PBL unit (45 minutes per session), primary students explore the Engineering Design Process through a fun, literature-based challenge inspired by The Gingerbread Man Loose in the School. Students identify the Gingerbread Man’s problem (getting separated from his classmates!) and design a solution to help reunite them. Through planning, prototyping, measuring, and iterating, students develop critical thinking, teamwork, and creativi
K - 2nd
Engineering, Measurement, Reading
CCSS, NGSS
K.MD.A.2
, 1.MD.A.2
, 2.MD.A.1
+12
Christmas Math
Holiday problem solving rocks! Have you ever stopped to think what it would be like if someone really did receive ALL the gifts in the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas?" It would be ghastly! In this problem solving project, students conduct a CLOSE read of the lyrics using critical thinking prompts, explore various ways of finding the TOTAL number of gifts received in the song (364 gifts), and complete a data table to explore one way of finding the solution. They write about their solutions
4th - 6th
Close Reading, Math
A Holiday Problem
This is a project from my gifted (GATE) class, using math and consumer sciences to develop a solution to a real-world problem.
4th - 8th
Applied Math
CCSS
MP4
, MP5
Also included in: Christmas Winter Wonder Bundle
Grade 3 Fraction Extension Bundle | Beyond Worksheets
You deserve a better solution when early finishers ask, “What now?”—and when students are eager to show what they know in more engaging, meaningful contexts than traditional worksheets.This Grade 3 Fraction Extension Bundle offers a thoughtful alternative to extra practice pages by helping students apply fraction understanding through real-world, hands-on tasks. Across the bundle, fraction learning is intentionally connected to science, literacy, and design-based thinking, allowing students to a
2nd - 4th
Fractions
CCSS
3.NF.A.1
, 3.NF.A.2
, 3.NF.A.2a
+6
STEAM Journal | Engineering Design Notebook | Printable STEM Workbook | 2nd-8th
Give your students the power to think, plan, and problem-solve like real engineers! This comprehensive STEAM Journal provides everything they need to document the full engineering design process from brainstorming to testing to reflection. ✨ What’s Included (Full Product):✔ Full “All About Me as a Designer” intro pages ✔ 2 Complete Design Challenge Journals (titles, dates, structured prompts) ✔ See–Think–Wonder observation pages ✔ ASK pages — guiding questions, prior knowledge, and need-to-
2nd - 9th
Basic Operations, Creative Writing, Engineering
3:2 Pulldown film to video: Critical thinking activity
In this activity students get the chance to try to come up with their own solution in teams or individually and can practice their critical thinking skills with the printable manipulatives included. This activity is a good chance for students to think very abstractly about ratios. Primarily I made this project because I found the process of a 3:2 Pulldown to be fascinating. This is the process by which film, captured at 24 frames per second, is converted to video, filmed at 30 frames per second.
5th - 8th
Math
Problem Based Learning (PBL): Road Trip
Students love problem based learning (PBL) assignments because they're authentic and engaging. The students are presented a problem and the students must create a solution to the problem. This PBL assignment focuses on creating a Road Trip for their family. The students must plan, map, budget, document, and reflect upon their process. This PBL unit is cross curricular by including math, social studies & geography, reading, and writing. It is great as a stand-alone unit or an extension for
4th - 8th
English Language Arts, Math
The 1903 Inventor's Expo Simulation! (Cross-Curricular, Low-Prep, All-Inclusive)
Turn of the Century STEM Challenge: The 1903 Inventor's Expo Simulation! (Cross-Curricular, Low-Prep, All-Inclusive)Product Description:Are you looking for one project that can seamlessly blend STEM, Math, Social Studies, and ELA? A project that is truly all-inclusive, requires no special materials, and will have your students 100% engaged from start to finish? Stop the scramble for end-of-unit projects and transform your classroom into a buzzing hub of innovation! Welcome to "The 1903 Inven
4th - 8th
For All Subjects, Other (Math), Other (Social Studies)
FREE MATH CHALLENGE Turkey Trot Numbers Open-ended Computation Activity GATE
TURKEY TROT NUMBERS is a FREE math challenge perfect for gifted and talented/enrichment students, and/or fast finishers. It is open-ended, allowing pupils to create unique solutions. Learners will use a series of multiplication equations to convert the first turkey number to the last turkey number. CONTENTSdirection placard5 work mats1 example work mat1 recording sheet master1 storage labelHOW TO USE THIS PRODUCTProject a work mat on your Smartboard each morning. Assign students to complete t
4th - 5th
Basic Operations
CCSS
4.NBT.B.4
, 4.NBT.B.5
, 4.NBT.B.6
+2
Balancing Act: A STEM Competition Challenge to Promote a Growth Mindset
A STEM PRODUCT UNLIKE ANY OTHERS YOU'VE ENCOUNTERED!One STEM challenge per week using simple materialsStudents compete against one another and Professor WigginsMultiple iterations to build perseverance and a growth mindsetSolution photos from Professor WigginsPROFESSOR WIGGINS’ CHALLENGES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:· A Weekly Challenge · Challenge Details and Materials Needed · Ways to Implement this Challenge · Lesson Plans for the Week · End of Week Response from Professor Wiggins · An Editable Stu
2nd - 8th
Measurement, Science
CCSS, NGSS
3.MD.B.4
, K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
+7
Target Number Game – Grade 6 | Fractions & Negatives Challenge Pack (★ & ★★ Leve
Bring higher-level reasoning and number sense to your classroom with this Target 24 – Fractions & Negatives Challenge Pack (Grade 6)! Students use four numbers exactly once, applying + , − , × , ÷, and parentheses — now including fractions and negative numbers — to make 24. Problems marked ★ and ★★ provide graduated levels of challenge for enrichment, contests, or advanced learners. What’s Included ✅ 24 original “Target 24” puzzles with fractions and negatives ✅ Full answer key with clear
5th - 9th, Higher Education
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Fractions
STEM Lessons and Challenges, Grade 1
✨ Make STEM come alive in your classroom with STEM Lessons and Challenges! ✨ These hands-on units guide your students through the full engineering design process. Students use science, technology, engineering, and math concepts to plan, create, test, and improve their own solutions to real-world problems. Designed to spark curiosity and collaboration, each of the 15 grade-appropriate STEM challenges targets key life, Earth, and physical science concepts while building critical thinking, cr
1st
Math
Math-Mart XP: A Logic-Based Multiplication & Division PBL w/ Boss Battles GR 3-4
Math-Mart XP: A Game-Based Multiplication & Division PBL with Meaningful Remainders & Logic-Rich Challenges💡Looking for a math enrichment resource that goes beyond worksheets and actually gets students thinking? Math-Mart XP is a 3-day, game-style problem-based learning experience where students step into the role of store owners, solve real-world math challenges, and defend their decisions using multiplication, division, and logical reasoning. Students work through player orders, inventory
3rd - 4th
Basic Operations, Mental Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
4.NBT.B.5
, 4.NBT.B.6
, 3.OA.A.1
+9
Thanksgiving Critical Thinking Task Cards Enrichment & Gifted Activities
Keep rigor high this November with Thanksgiving Critical Thinking Task Cards—perfect for enrichment, gifted learners, or fast finishers who need engaging challenges. Each card is designed to spark higher-order thinking, logic, and creativity while connecting to the season of gratitude. What’s Included: 12 Thanksgiving-Themed Critical Thinking Task Cards Teacher Answer Key with sample solutions Teacher Talk Page with guidance and extension ideas Student Directions page for independent or small
4th - 6th
Classroom Community, Mental Math, Other (Science)
Also included in: Autumn Critical Thinking Task Cards (Fall, Halloween, Thanksgiving)
5th Grade Math Enrichment Bundle | Error Analysis, Word Problems & Menus
Looking for rigorous 5th grade math enrichment activities that truly challenge advanced learners, early finishers, and gifted students? This 5th Grade Math Enrichment Bundle combines three high-impact resources designed to push students beyond basic practice and into deep mathematical thinking. This bundle is perfect for enrichment blocks, math centers, small groups, early finishers, and gifted & talented instruction. Students will analyze mistakes, solve complex word problems, and complete enga
5th
Basic Operations, Decimals, Fractions
Platypus Math Writing Steam Bundle
Dive into the captivating world of the platypus, a truly remarkable Australian mammal that challenges conventional thinking. This resource is designed to spark curiosity and ignite creativity in students, exploring the fascinating life cycle of this egg-laying marvel. Why Explore the Platypus?⭐️ Defying Expectations: The platypus is a living testament to the wonders of nature, defying typical mammalian characteristics with its egg-laying abilities and unique features. ⭐️ Biomimicry Inspi
2nd - 3rd
Basic Operations, Biology, Creative Writing
Big Football Game Math Survey | Tally Charts, Bar Graphs, Data Questions
Are you searching for an engaging way to boost your students' math skills while keeping them motivated during a popular sporting event? Look no further! Transform your classroom into a hub of data analysis with the Big Game Football Survey Math | Tally Charts, Bar Graphs & Data Questions | No Prep resource. This perfectly designed pack seamlessly integrates real-world data collection and interpretation with essential math concepts, saving you valuable prep time and captivating your students' i
3rd - 6th
Basic Operations, Fractions, Graphing
Playground Safety PBL FREEBIE
Engage and challenge your students with this low-prep Playground Safety PBL FREEBIE! This problem-based learning task poses students with a relevant problem: How can we make our playground safer or have fewer injuries during recess? Students will:*Research and use their experiences to determine the causes and effects of injuries and other safety concerns occurring on the playground or during recess and record these causes and effects on the graphic organizer provided *Determine at least 3 proble
2nd - 5th
English Language Arts, Math
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