3rd Grade Programs Project-based Learning Resources for Microsoft
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IB PYP Provocation Concept Story Mats | For Every Theme Grades K-3
LOOK and WONDER Discussion Mats for IB PYP | Inquiry-Based Provocations for Lower grades - a bundle for every IB PYP transdisciplinary theme! Looking for engaging IB PYP provocation tools that spark curiosity, support inquiry-based learning, and develop oral language and thinking skills in young learners? These LOOK and WONDER Discussion Mats are your ready-to-use solution! Perfect for Pre-K to Grade 3, these printable mats feature high-engagement images that help you introduce concept-base
K - 3rd
Character Education, Environment, Library Skills
Geometry Tessellations All Around Us: Math Inquiry Project
Geometry is all around us. Tessellations are the art of maths. Make maths interactive and hands on. This 3 day math workshop includes trans disciplinary skills of observations, inferring and critical thinking, where the children have to identify polygons and create their own tessellations. This IB PYP aligned geometry presentation includes a slide show that demonstrates how patterns repeat and occur in nature. Take a walk outside and allow the children to explore and inquire for themselves! Th
3rd - 5th
Applied Math, Geometry, Math
Also included in: Geometry & Measurement Bundle | Grades 4–5 | Inquiry-Based Math Projects
Save Me a Seat Novel Study Grade 4 5 6 Read Aloud Book Comprehension Questions
Read aloud Save Me a Seat by Sarah Weeks and Gita Varadarajan and ask chapter book comprehension questions. Review sample responses in this novel study grade 4 answer key! Print 50 student pages of grade 4 novel study activities for book clubs including chapter questions, vocabulary words, assessments, discussion prompts, and more! Or, assign digital work pages to students. The digital options require no copying and they’re in color! Use the included activities and tools to teach students abou
3rd - 6th
English Language Arts, Reading, Writing
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RL.3.2
, RL.3.3
+43
IB PYP Science Inquiry Forces & Motion & Innovation: How the World Works
Forces, Motion & Innovation – IB PYP “How the World Works” Inquiry Unit (Grades 3–5)Welcome to the inquiry world of science, engineering, and discovery — where students think creatively, question deeply, and design with purpose! This complete 6-week IB PYP transdisciplinary unit explores the central idea: Understanding scientific principles allows people to design and improve technology.With over 200 pages of hands-on, concept-based learning, students investigate innovation, forces and m
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, Physical Science, Science
IB PYP ATL Thinking Skills Bundle | Metacognition, Critical & Creative Thinking
Build confident, reflective, and independent thinkers with this year-long IB PYP ATL Thinking Skills Bundle. Designed for inquiry-based classrooms, this resource develops essential Approaches to Learning (ATL) thinking skills through structured, engaging, and concept-driven learning experiences across literacy and mathematics. Designed for grades 3-5. UK & USA spelling. This bundle includes 8 high-level thinking tools that explicitly teach students how to think, supporting metacognition, cr
3rd - 6th
Balanced Literacy, Informational Text, Reading Strategies
Science Mini Lesson Guessing Game Bundle | Discussion Activities 3-5 Grade
Teach science concepts while building discussion, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills with this engaging Mystery Photo Bundle. Students use clues to identify science-based mystery photos while practicing observation, reasoning, and speaking skills. ⭐ Students talk, think, and stay engaged.Part of the Mystery Photo Speaking Games series — structured classroom routines that encourage participation and thoughtful discussion. Just open the PowerPoint and play. No prep required.Why Teachers L
3rd - 5th
Biology, General Science, Vocabulary
CCSS, NGSS
SL.3.1
, SL.4.1
, SL.5.1
+5
IB PYP Reading Skills Provocation Bundle for the Whole POI
Concept-Based Literacy Across the Entire Programme of InquiryUnlock deeper thinking and strengthen literacy through inquiry with this IB PYP reading-provocation teaching tool. This bundle brings reading-skills–based provocations to every IB PYP transdisciplinary theme, transforming conceptual ideas into springboards for inquiry, critical thinking, and creative response. UK & USA spelling. Designed for the full IB PYP continuum, each theme set provides provocations that integrate reading, thin
3rd - 6th
Informational Text, Reading, Reading Strategies
IB PYP Concepts Discussion Mats for the Every Theme
Your IB PYP students will be mastering the art of communication, critical thinking and collaboration as they are tuning into their inquiry through these concept mats. This complete bundle of concept discussion mats is packed full of images that all relate to the concepts within the IB PYP transdisciplinary themes: Who We AreHow We Express OurselvesWhere We Are in Place and TimeSharing the PlanetHow the World WorksHow We Organise OurselvesThis resource is exactly what is going to save you time
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts, Reading Strategies
IB PYP Provocation Concept Story Mats | How We Organize Ourselves Grades K-3
LOOK and WONDER Discussion Mats for IB PYP | Inquiry-Based Provocations for Early YearsLooking for engaging IB PYP provocation tools that spark curiosity, support inquiry-based learning, and develop oral language and thinking skills in young learners? These LOOK and WONDER Discussion Mats are your ready-to-use solution! Perfect for Pre-K to Grade 3, these printable mats feature high-engagement images that help you introduce concept-based inquiry, project-based learning, and student-led th
K - 3rd
Character Education, Civics, Library Skills
Also included in: IB PYP Provocation Concept Story Mats | For Every Theme Grades K-3
I Spy Animal Adaptations | Classification & Reasoning Science Game | 3–5 Grade
Looking for an engaging way to teach animal adaptations and classification while building critical thinking skills? This I Spy Animal Adaptations game challenges students to analyze clues, eliminate incorrect answers, and explain their thinking using scientific reasoning. ⭐ Students think critically, apply science concepts, and support their answers with evidence.Through topics like camouflage, habitats, and survival traits, students deepen their understanding of how animals adapt and are classi
3rd - 5th
Biology, Earth Sciences, Vocabulary
CCSS, NGSS
RI.3.1
, RI.4.1
, RI.5.1
+23
LEGO Engineering STEM Activities | Building Bricks Engineering Unit | Worksheets
LEGO Engineering STEM Unit | Ages 5–10 Bring hands-on STEM learning into your classroom, co-op, or homeschool with this LEGO-style Engineering Unit designed for elementary students ages 5–10. Students learn how real engineers design, build, test, and improve their ideas through fun, engaging building challenges using building bricks. This unit is print-and-go, flexible for mixed ages, and perfect for STEM clubs, enrichment classes, and homeschool groups. ⭐ WHAT’S INCLUDED ✔ 8–9 weeks of e
K - 5th
Engineering
Earthquake Tower STEM Worksheets Bundle – Editable Version | Grades 3–8
Looking for editable STEM worksheets to run an earthquake engineering challenge across multiple grade levels? This Earthquake Shake Tower Editable Worksheets Bundle includes customizable student worksheets for Grades 3–5 and Grades 6–8, making it easy to differentiate the same engineering challenge for upper elementary and middle school classrooms. Teachers can edit text, reduce writing, adjust language, or adapt worksheets for different learners while maintaining a structured, hands-on eng
3rd - 8th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Physical Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+3
STEM Challenge: Spaghetti & Marshmallow Tower
Build it. Test it. Improve it. Challenge students to design and construct the tallest free-standing tower using only raw spaghetti and marshmallows! This hands-on STEM activity encourages teamwork, creativity, problem-solving, and engineering skills in a fun and engaging way. Perfect for upper-elementary and middle-school classrooms, this ready-to-use resource includes everything you need to guide students through the engineering design process, from planning to reflection. What’s Included: Goog
3rd - 6th
Engineering, General Science, Writing
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+2
Nature Walk STEM Activity | Outdoor Observation Lesson | Hands-On Science Fun
Take learning outside and spark curiosity with this engaging Nature Walk STEM Activity! Students explore their own school environment to make meaningful observations they may have never noticed before—turning everyday surroundings into an exciting science investigation. Get students moving, thinking, and observing with this easy-to-implement outdoor lesson! Using a structured sensory chart, students will explore nature through sight, sound, and touch while building observation and critical thi
3rd - 6th
Earth Sciences, Environment, General Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-1
, 4-LS1-1
, 3-LS4-3
+9
Inspiring Animal Habitat | Slides for Google Classroom™
Engage your students with this dynamic Google Slides Bundle! This comprehensive package is ideal for Google Classroom™ and features a range of interactive activities that focus on animals in the Arctic, desert, rainforest, wetlands and woodlands. What's Included:⭐ Vibrant Google Slides Presentations: Captivating visuals bring the desert, rainforest, Arctic, wetlands and woodland biomes to life, making learning fun and accessible. ⭐️ Interactive Activities: Keep students engaged with a ran
2nd - 4th
Biology, Environment, Other (Science)
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 2-LS4-1
+1
Third Grade Engineering Unit | Engineering Design, STEM, STEEL, ISTE (3rd)
Looking for an engaging way to help 3rd grade students apply the Engineering Design Process? This Third Grade Engineering Design Unit gives students time to ask, imagine, plan, build, test, improve, and reflect through a hands-on, student-centered engineering project. This unit introduces students to the full engineering design process while giving them structured support, visual expectations, and meaningful work time. Students choose a problem or need, plan a solution, build with classroom mate
3rd
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Instructional Technology
Christmas Budgeting Activity & Slideshow – Holiday Math and Financial Literacy
Make budgeting merry, bright and differentiated! In this differentiated Christmas budgeting activity, students help Snap and Sparky plan a holiday party while practicing real-world math, financial literacy, and writing skills. The included teaching slideshow guides students through the activity with visual instructions, examples, and letter-writing prompts — perfect for whole-group modeling or centers! What’s Included: 3 leveled budgeting options (whole numbers to decimals) Back story to build
2nd - 6th
Decimals, Family Consumer Sciences, Financial Literacy
CCSS
3.NBT.A.2
, 4.NBT.B.4
, 2.OA.A.1
+1
Wear the Story: Reflecting on Characters from Historical Fiction
Bring historical fiction to life with this highly engaging and creative character analysis activity! In Wear the Story, students design a meaningful sweatshirt inspired by a character from any historical fiction text. Using colors, symbols, images, patterns, and text, students visually communicate the character’s personality, beliefs, experiences, relationships, and connection to the historical setting. This lesson moves beyond a traditional written response and encourages students to think cri
3rd - 6th
Creative Writing, Literature, Novel Studies
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RL.3.2
, RL.3.3
+9
Earthquake Tower STEM Worksheets – Editable Version | Grades 3–5
Looking for editable STEM worksheets to run an earthquake engineering challenge in your Grades 3–5 classroom? This Earthquake Shake Tower Editable Student Worksheet Packet gives teachers the flexibility to customize student pages while guiding learners through the engineering design process as they design, test, and improve a tower built to withstand simulated earthquake shaking. This resource is ideal for teachers who want to reduce writing, modify language, or adapt worksheets for differ
3rd - 5th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Physical Science
NGSS
4-PS3-4
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+2
Also included in: Earthquake Tower STEM Worksheets Bundle – Editable Version | Grades 3–8
IB PYP Provocation Story Mats Lower Grades | Where We Are in Place & Time
LOOK and WONDER Discussion Mats for IB PYP | Inquiry-Based Provocations for Early YearsLooking for engaging IB PYP provocation tools that spark curiosity, support inquiry-based learning, and develop oral language and thinking skills in young learners? These LOOK and WONDER Discussion Mats are your ready-to-use solution! Perfect for Pre-K to Grade 3, these printable mats feature high-engagement images that help you introduce concept-based inquiry, project-based learning, and student-led th
K - 3rd
Speaking & Listening, Vocabulary, World History
Also included in: IB PYP Provocation Concept Story Mats | For Every Theme Grades K-3
STEM Challenge: Cup Tower | Engineering | Science Grades 4-6
STEM Challenge: Cup Tower 🏗️ Cooperative Team Building at Its Best!Looking for a high-engagement STEM activity that builds teamwork, problem-solving, and critical thinking — without a ton of prep? STEM Challenge: Cup Tower is a hands-on, collaborative engineering challenge where students must stack cups into a tower using only a rubber band tool — no hands allowed! This ready-to-go resource makes it easy for you to facilitate a powerful STEM experience in just one class period. 🚀 What’s Inclu
3rd - 6th
Engineering, General Science, Other (Science)
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+2
IB PYP Collaborative Learner Profile Research Project: Arts & Artists
This IB PYP Learner Profile collaborative research project is filled with all you need to teach about the Learner Profile attributes through global leaders in the arts across place & time: music, drama, writing, art. Highly engaging, this collection of Learner Profile research posters is a unique application of collaborative research activities. The children work together to connect the artist with the specific attribute as they apply their Approaches to Learning Skills. You will find: •Note t
3rd - 5th
Art History, Character Education, Library Skills
Robot Activity: A Hands-On Introduction to Programming Logic
Bring coding to life with this interactive Robot Activity, designed to help students understand the fundamentals of programming logic through hands-on, collaborative play. Perfect for elementary, middle, and beginner high school classrooms, this activity transforms students into programmers, announcers, and robots as they learn the importance of clear, precise instructions. What’s Included:A complete, ready-to-use PowerPoint presentation with clear teacher tips, role cards, and examples.Structu
3rd - 9th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Robotics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
, HS-ETS1-1
Third Grade Coding Unit | Computer Science, STEM, ISTE, CSTA (3rd)
Looking for an engaging way to introduce coding and computer science to 3rd grade students? This Third Grade Coding Unit helps students build foundational coding skills through unplugged activities, digital practice, and student-friendly problem solving. This 5-day unit introduces students to key computer science concepts such as algorithms, sequences, debugging, loops, and conditionals. Students practice creating clear steps, testing their ideas, fixing mistakes, and explaining how code works.
3rd
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Instructional Technology
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