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National Parks Research Project Activities Road Trip PBL Project Based Learning
Do you love our National Parks and want to find a way to integrate reading, writing, math, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in a fun, real-life context into your lessons? Consider using project-based learning in your classroom! In this PBL unit, students can plan a road trip to the national parks with their families, while also creating a realistic budget for their vacation. One of the benefits of this project-based learning unit is that it allows for student choice and personaliza
3rd - 6th
Geography, Math, Writing
STEM Activities Challenge Projects Team Building Engineering Design Process
If your students enjoy doing STEM or STEAM activities, they will LOVE this set of 5 fully-planned out challenges! All five themed STEM challenges center around the story of a shipwrecked traveler stranded on a deserted island. After watching an introductory “movie trailer” and hearing the story of the shipwreck, students will read five of the traveler's diary entries. Each entry will challenge them to design and build something to help him survive and get back to civilization! These STEM chall
4th - 7th
Engineering, Physical Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Research Project Based Learning: Genius Hour Passion Project Inquiry, Gifted
Your students will love this Genius Hour Passion Project! They'll develop strong inquiry research skills while engaging in project-based learning reading and writing tasks. You'll SAVE TIME with this EDITABLE NO-PREP research project that includes teacher resources, a bulletin board kit, rubrics for assessment, and much more. ✪ This template is perfect for Independent Work, as an Early Finisher Packet or Gifted and Talented Enrichment Activities ✪ Genius Hour is a classroom favourite because
4th - 8th
English Language Arts, For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific
Create A Country Social Studies Project For End of the Year Geography Map Skills
A BEST SELLER! Looking for a fun and creative Create a Country Project to help students practice geography, map skills, and critical thinking? This fun end of the year project invites students to design their own country while creating a map, drawing landforms, adding map symbols, designing a flag, and using a compass rose. This project is perfect for end-of-year social studies activities, geography review, independent projects, enrichment, or creative group work. It gives students a meaning
3rd - 5th
Geography, Other (Social Studies), Social Studies
Project Based Learning PBL Projects Bundle Math Writing 3rd 4th 5th Grade
Using Project Based Learning in your classroom is the perfect way to have your students incorporate reading, writing, math, critical thinking, and problem solving skills in a fun, real-life context. In these PBL units, students will complete a variety of rigorous and engaging real world tasks such as planning a camping trip, running an ice cream truck, planing a makeover of their classroom and more. Give your students choice! As they work through these PBL activities, they will have the opp
3rd - 6th
Math, Science, Writing
End of Year Treasure Map Math Activity Types of Angles Art Project Summer Craft
Pirate Treasure Map Mini Math Project Based Learning - Types of Angles, Drawing and Measuring Angles with a Protractor - 4th Grade Measurement Activity. This Math & Art Project (printable, digital, editable) is a perfect Pirate Day, end of the year, back to school, math centers, summer camp, or summer school math activity. If your students don't like geometry, be sure to check out math & art projects.Measure & Draw Angles in the spirit of mathematical adventure. You will give your class th
4th - 6th
Geometry, Math, Measurement
CCSS
4.MD.C.6
Rainforest Project Based Learning PBL Habitats ELA Math Writing Activity
Using this Rainforest Project Based Learning in your classroom is the perfect way to have your students incorporate reading, writing, science, math, critical thinking, and problem solving skills in a fun, real-life context. In this PBL unit, your kids will love being SURVIVOR KID as they try to survive 5 days and nights in the rainforest! As they work to survive the rainforest, they will need to plan and budget, design a shelter, design a water filtration device, plan for animal and insect en
3rd - 6th
Geography, Science, Writing
Plan a Vacation Project Based Learning PBL Design Projects Activities
Using Project Based Learning in your classroom is the perfect way to have your students incorporate reading, writing, math, critical thinking, and problem solving skills in a fun, real-life context. In this PBL unit, students will plan a vacation to Europe for them and their family! As they prepare for their adventure, they will create a realistic budget for their vacation. Give your students choice! As they work through this PBL, they will have the opportunity to make lots of decisions th
3rd - 6th
Geography, Math, Writing
Pioneer STEM Activities Project Based Learning Building Simple Machines Pulley
This is a set of 5 STEM challenges centered around the story of a pioneer family. After watching an introductory “movie trailer” and hearing about the family's travels during the westward expansion, students will read about different parts of the journey. Each one will challenge them to design something to help the family build their new life. Includes 5 different STEM projects: Thirsty Travelers: Design A Water FilterHome Sweet Home: Construct A CabinWhose Territory?: Build A TowerBath Time: S
4th - 7th
Engineering, Physical Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-PS3-4
, 4-PS3-4
+5
Winter STEM Activities Challenge Science Projects Parachute Tower Catapult Igloo
This set of winter STEM challenges are centered around the story of a group of stranded arctic explorers who need your students' help to survive! Begin by showing students the "movie trailer" ( preview video) to build interest. After hearing the story of the failed expedition, students will read 5 diary entries. Each one presents a problem to solve and will challenge them to design something to help the group make it back to base camp. Includes 5 separate winter STEM challenges: Arctic Architect
4th - 7th
Engineering, Physical Science
Early Finishers 4th Grade Math Project Independent Gifted & Talented Enrichment
Implement independent projects gifted and talented students with your early finishers 4th grade enrichment activities. Assign these 4th grade math projects as enrichment challenges to fast finishers or share with your class at the end of the year. These gifted and talented activities invite students to apply their knowledge of place value, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals as they design a resort, a zoo, a restaurant, and more! Conclude your math unit with application projects fo
4th - 5th
Decimals, Fractions, Math
CCSS
4.MD.A.2
, 4.NBT.A.1
, 4.NBT.A.2
+25
FRACTIONS Zoo End of Year Math Activity PBL Project Based Learning Summer Craft
Back to School, End of Year PBL. Printable & Digital Enrichment Project (EDITABLE) - Design your own Zoo. This is a perfect end of the year, back to school, math centers, summer camp, or summer school math activity to practice fraction and mixed numbers operations - multiplication, division, addition, subtraction, and more."Create your own Zoo" is a math project designed for students to complete independently or with a group. This download includes both a printable (PDF) and digital Google Sli
5th - 8th
Basic Operations, Fractions, Math
Rube Goldberg Project Based Learning Engineering Design & Critical Thinking
Bring creativity, logic, and engineering together with this Rube Goldberg Project-Based Learning Challenge for grades 4–6! Students will dive into the fascinating world of Rube Goldberg, an inventor and cartoonist famous for his comically complicated machines that perform simple tasks. This engaging 2+ hour activity encourages students to think outside the box, analyze inventions, and design their own Rube Goldberg machine inside a head. Perfect for independent work, whole-class learning, ce
4th - 6th
Close Reading, Engineering, Science
CCSS, NGSS
RI.4.3
, RI.5.3
, RI.6.3
+9
Life-Sized Human Body Systems Paper Model: Printable Anatomy Activity
Engage students with this life-sized human anatomy model. Printable, hands-on activity for K-12 science, perfect for biology and STEM lessons.Bring the human body to life with this versatile, life-sized printable paper model, ideal for biology, life science, and anatomy classes from kindergarten through high school. Measuring 81 cm tall x 33 cm wide (2'8" x 1'1"), this model, crafted as a versatile and adaptable educational science resource, delivers an accurately detailed and anatomically p
6th - 11th, Adult Education
Anatomy, Biology, Science
NGSS
MS-LS1-3
, HS-LS1-2
Space STEM Activities Science Challenge Straw Balloon Rocket Parachute Bridge
This is a set of 5 space themed STEM challenges centered around the story of a group of scientists who must travel to Jupiter to save mankind. After watching the introductory “movie trailer” and hearing the opening storyline, students will read 5 of the team's travel log entries. Each one will challenge them to design something to help them survive and save the humans back on Earth. STEM Challenges in this set3-2-1 Blastoff: Design a RocketTouchdown: Build an Orbiter Landing DeviceDon’t Look Do
4th - 7th
Engineering, Physical Science
Also included in: Force & Motion STEM Activity BUNDLE 15 Projects + STEM Rubric Space Rome
Solar System Scaled Model Activity: Sizes & Distances Hands-On
Engage middle school students in building a scaled solar system model to grasp planetary sizes and distances. This hands-on activity integrates math and science for deep conceptual understanding—ideal for upcoming astronomy units and saving hours on lesson prep.Discover the vastness of our solar system through this immersive, hands-on scaled model activity, designed specifically for middle school classrooms (grades 5-9). Rooted in proven pedagogical strategies and refined through extensive secon
5th - 9th, Adult Education
Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Science
CCSS, NGSS
SL.6.1
, SL.7.1
, SL.8.1
+8
Scientific Method Variables Shuffleboard Game Interactive Print & Digital Gr.5-9
Teach experimental design and scientific method variables with this hands-on interactive STEM activity for grades 5-9. Includes 13 scenarios in print & digital formats to engage students in learning independent, dependent, and control variables. No prep.Engaging Scientific Method Variables Game for Interactive LearningTransform your science lessons with this innovative shuffleboard game that makes learning about experimental design fun and interactive. This engaging scientific method lesson use
5th - 9th
Basic Principles, Physical Science, Science
CCSS, NGSS
RI.3.4
, RI.4.4
, RI.5.4
+20
Simple End of Year Science Fair Project Experiment Recording Sheet EOY Activity
⭐ Bring science to life with this prepared experiment, designed to make science fairs easy and engaging! All planning is done for you, with pre-typed science fair board labels. Perfect for whole-class projects or individual submissions, this resource also includes worksheets that guide students step-by-step through the scientific method. Ready-to-Go Science Fair Project with Scientific Method WorksheetsYour class will explore the question, "Can our eyes fool our taste buds?" as they engage in
4th - 6th
English Language Arts, Math, Science
Amusement Park Differentiated Math Project Open-Ended Problem Solving | 4th 5th
This differentiated open-ended math project challenges 4th grade and 5th grade students with real-world problem solving using an amusement park theme. Students apply number sense, critical thinking, and written math reasoning through a low floor high ceiling task — available at two levels so every learner is challenged. This isn't a worksheet. It's a thinking task. Your students are going to plan a day at the amusement park — comparing prices, making decisions with a budget, and explaining their
3rd - 5th
Arithmetic, Money Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
4.MD.A.2
, 3.NBT.A.2
, 4.NBT.B.4
+6
November Project Based Learning Math Project - 4th Grade Thanksgiving Math Task
This differentiated open-ended math project challenges 4th grade and 5th grade students with real-world problem solving centered around planning a holiday feast. Students apply addition and subtraction, elapsed time, basic multiplication, and multi-step problem solving through a low floor high ceiling task — at two levels so every learner is challenged. This isn't a worksheet. It's a thinking task.Your students are going to plan an entire holiday meal — figuring out how much food to make, how lo
3rd - 5th
Arithmetic, Other (Math), Telling Time
CCSS
3.MD.A.1
, 4.MD.A.1
, 4.MD.A.2
+4
Independent Projects Gifted and Talented Students Fifth Grade Early Finishers
Looking for an end of year 5th grade math project? Independent projects for gifted and talented students are great fifth grade early finishers math activities. These 5th grade math projects are fun for long blocks of class time or for the end of the school year because they keep students engaged in academics when they grow tired of your typical routines. These gifted and talented activities invite students to practice math skills in every standard and then apply their learning to different desig
4th - 6th
Fractions, Math, Place Value
CCSS
4.MD.A.1
, 4.MD.A.2
, 4.MD.A.3
+62
End of Year FUN Activities Projects Games No Prep ELA STEM Middle School H.S.
Design the School of Your Wildest Dreams is a super fun, educational no-prep, fully customizable project-based learning and activities resource perfect for the end of the year (or anytime!), that integrates ELA, STEM, social studies, art, research, goal-setting, and communication into one unforgettable experience for upper elementary, middle school, and high school students. Perfect for creating discussions and community during those first days back at school, or any time you'd like to fost
5th - 10th
Creative Writing, Informational Text, Writing
Integers Project Based Learning | Create Underwater World | Math PBL Enrichment
Back to School, Summer, or End of the Year Math & Art Activity (printable, digital, editable) is a perfect end of the year, back to school, math centers, summer camp, or summer school math activity to practice operations with integers (adding and subtracting integers, multiplying and dividing integers).You can use this project only for addition and subtraction of integers (1st part with drawing) or with additional shopping option for all operations with integers (adding and subtracting, multipl
6th - 9th
Algebra, Math, Other (Math)
Ancient Rome Activities STEM Projects Windmill Solar Oven Engineering Design
This is a set of 5 different activities centered around the story of a slave living in ancient Rome. After hearing the opening storyline, students will read 5 of the slave's diary entries. Each one will challenge them to design something that will help him earn his freedom and become a Roman citizen. STEM Challenges in this pack:Road Trip: Design a TrunkFood for Thought: Create a Fishing NetCatch a Breeze: Windmill ChallengeNow We're Cooking: Construct a Solar OvenWater, Water Everywhere: Build
4th - 7th
Engineering, Physical Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 4-PS3-4
, 3-5-ETS1-3
+8
Also included in: Force & Motion STEM Activity BUNDLE 15 Projects + STEM Rubric Space Rome
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