Parallel Lines Project
60+ results
Filters
Grade
Subject
Format
Resource type
Standard
Audience
Programs & methods
5th Grade Performance Task
Get your students to think beyond the numbers and free writes! Your students will be put to the test with multiple skills from multiple disciplines. Here are the standards included in this project: Standards ELA: Aligns with Benchmark 2-Expository TextRI. 2 (Main Idea) - CCSS RI. 5 (Text Structure) - CCSS RI. 7 (Information From Sources) - CCSS L.1 (Adjective and Adverbs/ Conjunctions/ Prepositions/ Interjections/ Verbs) – CCSS RI. 1 (Textual Evidence, Drawing Inferences) – CCSS RI. 2 (Summ
5th
Math, Science, Writing
Independent Project Menu
I created this menu for my small group gifted and talented students to give them freedom to create their own projects. Its a great activity for distance learning!
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts, Science
Get more with resources under $5
See all
Nurturing a Product-Based, Project-Based STEAM Classroom -- FREE Guide
If you’ve ever thought,
“I’d like students to try something other than writing out answers to show what they know . . .”
or “We need more energy in this classroom . . .”
or “How do I know if they ‘get it’ if they don’t write it out?”
THEN THIS INFORMATIVE SLIDESHOW IS FOR YOU!
Why are products a good measure of critical thinking?
What is the difference between a product and simply “making a cute craft item?”
How do products show understanding?
What makes a good product?
What if a product l
1st - 8th
Engineering, For All Subjects
Enrichment Project-Prairie Dogs
Tunnel your way through this mini enrichment project. Learn about the habitat, species, environmental impacts, and societies of the prairie dog. Students can continue on to the extend your learning section if he/she would like to become a prairie dog expert.
3rd - 6th
English Language Arts, Science
Rock Cycle Writing Project
This fun assignment gives students a chance to learn and demonstrate knowledge and use of vocabulary as it relates to the rock cycle. It includes vocabulary including: metamorphic, sedimentary, igneous, plate(s), continental drift, fault, magma or lava, crystals, wind or water, weathering, erosion, deposition, and pressure/heat. Children are encouraged to include humor in the writing so there is more of a creative challenge that will stretch both writing skills and content knowledge at the sam
4th - 7th
Earth Sciences, Writing
CCSS
W.5.3
, W.5.3a
, W.5.3b
+2
Enrichment Project-How do Lungs Work
Research the lungs and how they help us each and every day, and then show what you learned about these hard working organs.
The resources for research are included. There is an option to take the learning to the next level by working on a critical thinking activity.
3rd - 6th
English Language Arts, Science
5th Grade STEAM Pendulum Project: Create a Newton's Cradle and Write About It
Looking for a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) project? Look no further! Designed for a highly gifted classroom, but great for any fifth grade class looking for a challenging and creative independent project to complete their unit on pendulums, this document contains Tips for the Teacher, Materials needed, Anchor standards addressed, an anticipatory set based on Carol Ann Tomlinson’s approach for gifted students beginning long-term projects, a detailed 100 point rubric,
5th
Engineering, Physics, Writing-Expository
Animal or Plant Cell Project
Students will create a 3-D model of either a plant or animal cell. This is a project that allows students to be creative. There are few guidelines to allow a student to be free to express their learning.
3rd - 6th
Biology, General Science
Plant Environment Research Mini-Project PBL
I used this project during the Coronavirus school closings, where I was teaching fully online. I did a recorded lesson presenting the instructions for this project. I created an assignment in my digital classroom and attached the word document version of this. Also, I made it completely applicable to the regular brick & mortar classroom as long as you have access to devices for research. I did not create this nicer design until after, but you can attach this as well or print out for an in-pers
3rd - 5th
Other (Science), Science
NGSS
4-LS1-1
, 3-LS4-3
, 3-LS4-2
+2
Tinkercad Project #1: Make a Sideless Cube
About Teaching CAD to Elementary StudentsTeaching CAD to elementary students is harder than learning it yourself. You’ll quickly discover that students have a wide range of skills, abilities, and understandings. Some will catch on quickly while others need one-on-one guided help. So much of what they will be required to do is new that it can be overwhelming. This is even more the case when students are absent. After having taught CAD for over seven years, I’ve figured out a way to make the lesso
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Instructional Technology
Enrichment Project-Bioluminescence
This mini research project is perfect for the student who wants answer the questions "How do creatures produce light?" or "Why do creatures produce light?" This mini project starts with the child gathering background information using the included research sources. Then the child will show what he/she learned. There is also an option to stretch the learning with a more advanced research project.
4th - 7th
English Language Arts, Science
Project Based Learning Design Template
Need help developing a Project Based Lesson for your classroom? After working as out school's STEM Coordinator and helping grade levels establish PBL's, I created my own template of the questions and items I feel are the most important. #STEM #STEAM #ProjectBasedLearning
K - 12th
Instructional Technology, Math, Science
Presenting...Service Learning Project!
In this lesson, students will find numerous ideas of what they can do to help the environment. After they complete the project, a written reflection and presentation is due.
K - 12th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Science
Independent Research Project
A basic guide for students to begin an independent research project. I completed a mini-lesson on how to start an independent research project with my grade 2 students. They were all very excited to get started! I posted this as a basic guideline for those students who didn't know where to start. This got all students started!
2nd - 5th
English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies
Flower Project
Flower Project
- establishes basic researching skills
- project broken down into steps so students can keep track of where they are in the process
2nd - 4th
English Language Arts, Science
Water-Wise Water Park Rubric
Rubric for the Water-Wise Water Park project.
5th - 8th
Earth Sciences, Environment
Genius Hour Productivity Check-up
I use this to keep my students accountable for their Genius Hour project.
3rd - 6th
Other (Science)
Second Grade Lifecycles Gate Content Imperatives
Raise the thinking bar. Students can compare two lifecycles using GATE language to understand parallels in the lifecycle of two different animals. This lesson/ think sheet satisfies a common core second grade science objective.
2nd
Biology
Genius Hour Proposal
This is the proposal form I have my students fill out to turn-in regarding their Genius Hour project.
3rd - 6th
Science
Cooking in the Children's House-Honeybees
Try our recipe for Honeybees--a simple and deliciously wholesome treat to make with young children. Include this project in your insect or springtime activities and create a real buzz!
PreK - 3rd
Environment, General Science
Penguin Counting
In this worksheet your students will be counting the penguins in each box and writing the number of penguins on the lines underneath.
PreK
Biology, Math, Numbers
CCSS
K.CC.A.2
Archeological Work in Jamestown, Virginia
This PowerPoint contains ten slides showing archeological work in Jamestown, Virginia, led by Dr. William Kelso, Director of the Jamestown Rediscovery Archeological Project. It is suitable for elementary grade students to better understand the importance of archeological digs at historical sites. All photos were taken by me, Robin Thames Lofton, during a Teachers of American History tour.
3rd - 5th
Archaeology, U.S. History
Distance Learning IB MYP Design Process Journal - Editable - PLTW STEM Journal
IB MYP Design Process Journal A journal used to reflect on daily work during a design (or other) presentation. Relatively simple, outlines the days of the project, what the students accomplished, and what they need to accomplish next class. The Process Journal is editable, with space for a statement of inquiry, and different questions. https://teachandassist.com/
5th - 9th
For All Subjects, Robotics
Planetary Experts
Differentiated solar system unit where students study individual planets,create a presentation, and present before the class. Leveled for below, on, and above grade level students. Project-based learning.
Includes examples products, grading guide, peer grading guide, student handout, organizers, etc.
2nd - 5th
Astronomy, Informational Text
Showing 1-24 of 60+ results
TPT is the largest marketplace for PreK-12 resources, powered by a community of educators.
IXL family of brands