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Basic Principles Project-based Learning Resources

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Scientific Method Variables Shuffleboard Game Interactive Print & Digital Gr.5-9

Created by

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

Magnets Electricity and Magnetism 3rd 4th 5th Grade Non Magnetic Reading Passage

Created by

Peas in a Pod

Do your students struggle to understand magnetism? Many science resources are either too basic or way too complicated. This Magnets & Magnetism resource is just right—engaging, easy to understand, and packed with essential information! Most of the materials I was finding were either overly simplistic or excessively wordy and boring, so I complied all the must know information regarding magnetic forces into one engaging unit! This resource covers all the essential aspects of magnetism, ensurin

3rd - 6th

Basic Principles, English Language Arts, Physical Science

Also included in: 5th Grade Science STAAR Review Food Chains & Webs Worksheet Magnet Planets Craft

Simple Machines STEM Challenge Carnival Attraction Wheels Levers Inclined Planes

Created by

Brain Ninjas

This STEM task helps your students develop problem-solving skills while demonstrating knowledge of simple machines. Students design a carnival attraction using different simple machines. It is the perfect design thinking or project-based learning activity to assess students' learning. You'll get hours of engaged learning for just a few minutes of prep. This resource is part of our Simple Machines Unit Bundle, but we have better resources for Alberta teachers listed below.This hands-on resource i

4th - 6th

Basic Principles, Engineering, General Science

Also included in: Grade 3 Alberta Science Scientific Method Computer Science Energy Living Earth

Buoyancy Density Science Lab Boat STEM Activity Challenge Archimedes Principle

Created by

Meredith Anderson - Momgineer STEM Activities

💧If you are studying buoyancy, density, or Great Explorers, this is the perfect complementary STEM and science activity for you. Students will first conduct a science experiment with aluminum foil and water, and then challenge themselves to design and create a boat. ✨ About This Challenge ✨ This STEM activity provides a great introduction to the Engineering Design Process. While learning about density, buoyancy, and the Archimedes' principle, your students will construct their own cargo s

3rd - 7th

Basic Principles, Engineering, Science

NGSS

MS-ETS1-2

, 3-5-ETS1-3

, 3-5-ETS1-1

Also included in: Engineering Design Challenges STEM Projects Buoyancy Light Properties Invention

Arbor Day SALE Activity Science Planets Weather Plant Insect Craft K 1st 2 Grade

Created by

Peas in a Pod

Arbor Day SALE 😫 Do your Kindergarten, 1st, or 2nd grade students lose interest during science lessons? Do concepts like planets, weather, plants, insects, magnets, and the five senses feel too abstract for young learners? Are you spending hours prepping only to end up with worksheets that don’t excite your class? ✨ This Primary Science Bundle has everything you need to spark curiosity and bring science to life through crafts, mini books, anchor charts, interactive games, and hands-on activ

K - 2nd

Basic Principles, Informational Text, Writing

Simple Machines STEM Challenge Wheels Levers Pulleys Wedges Screws Activities

Created by

Brain Ninjas

Use these simple machine STEM tasks that can be prepped in minutes. Your students will develop problem-solving skills while demonstrating their knowledge of pulleys, levers, wedges, screws, gears, rollers, inclined planes, wheels, and axles. This resource is part of our Simple Machines Unit, but we have better resources for Alberta teachers listed below.This hands-on resource includes:more than fifteen tasks that use simple machines. They challenge students to plan and work through the design p

4th - 6th

Basic Principles, Engineering, General Science

Also included in: Simple Machines Worksheets Science Unit STEM Activities Challenges Lessons

Science Fair Project Packet PBL Activities Worksheets Grade 2, 3, 4, 5 Planning

Created by

The Garden of Art

A complete 21 pages, kid-friendly Science Fair Project packet with step-by-step PBL worksheets for Grades 2–5. Includes topic selection, hypothesis, experiment planning, data collection, graphing, conclusion, display board planner, and reflection pages. This Science Fair Project packet is a complete, student-friendly guide that walks children through every step of the scientific process. Designed for Grades 2–5, this resource includes clear explanations, structured worksheets, and PBL-driven

2nd - 5th

Basic Principles, General Science, Other (Science)

NGSS

3-PS2-1

, 3-ESS3-1

, 3-LS4-1

Also included in: Science Fair Bundle | Science Fair Project Ideas, Scientific Method & Planning

Animal Science

Created by

Martha Wilton

Animal Science: High School Agriculture Course Secular | Research-Based | Critical Thinking & Analysis Focused Introduce students to the fascinating world of animal agriculture with this comprehensive high school Animal Science course. Designed for homeschool families, co-ops, and independent learners, this course explores the biology, management, behavior, and care of domesticated animals through a secular, college-prep approach rooted in research, analysis, and critical thinking. Students wil

7th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education

Basic Principles, Family Consumer Sciences, General Science

Agriscience Fair Starter Kit - BUNDLE

Created by

Rooted in the Classroom

This resource provides everything needed to introduce the scientific method, guide students through inquiry-based projects, and organize a classroom Agriscience Fair. The materials work as stand-alone lessons or as a sequence leading up to a fair. Students gain practice with curiosity-driven research, experimental design, and presentation skills that connect directly to FFA Agriscience Fair competitions or classroom projects. What’s Included:Wonder Day – Agriculture Edition (Freebie): Student-le

7th - 10th

Basic Principles, General Science, Other (Science)

Science Fair Project Guide Bundle | Journal Worksheets And Activities MultiGrade

Created by

Kimberly Scott Science

Here is the ultimate toolkit designed to transform the often-stressful science fair experience into a positive, engaging, and rewarding journey for students, parents, and teachers. This workbook series will boost participation and build confidence in science. Not only is it a tool for fairs, but it is also a wonderful unit for teaching the scientific method in the first weeks of school. You can use the blank science journal throughout the year. Save 20% with this three-grade-level bundle. The se

K - 6th

Basic Principles, General Science, Science

Human Body Systems Passport | 4th, 5th, 6th Grade Science & Anatomy Activities

Created by

CreatewithKelsey

This activity pack includes hands-on, standards-aligned tasks across the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, skeletal, and immune systems. Perfect for grades 4th, 5th, and 6th science centers, health units, or cross-curricular exploration. Students collect “stamps” at each system-themed stop as they complete creative labs, diagrams, writing prompts, crafts, and experiments. Take your students on an interactive journey through the body with this engaging Passport to the Human Body resource! Wha

4th - 6th

Anatomy, Basic Principles, Biology

CCSS, NGSS

RI.4.3

, RI.5.3

, W.4.2

+15

Also included in: Passport for Kids |Reading, ELA, Social Studies, Science Craft Activities Stamps

Winter Sports Science Experiments: Physical Science labs + worksheet activities

Created by

Diogenes Education

Sled into the science behind Winter Olympic sports with this Winter Sports science experiments worksheets lab packet! Includes three hands-on labs for physical science experiments exploring friction, speed, melting/freezing points in activities themed around skiing, snowboarding, bobsledding, speeed and figure skating, luge, and curling. Bring thematic, inquiry-based learning to your elementary or middle school physical science curriculum with this 21-page booklet! What’s Included: Science Exp

2nd - 5th

Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science

CCSS, NGSS

2.MD.A.1

, 2.MD.D.9

, 3.MD.A.1

Also included in: Winter Sports worksheets Bundle: Science, Math, English, History activities

IB PYP Science Inquiry Forces & Motion & Innovation: How the World Works

Created by

Susan Powers

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

Natural Selection & Evolution Curriculum | Middle School Science | No Prep

Created by

Destination Science

This complete 4-week Natural Selection & Evolution Science unit covers taxonomy, natural selection, camouflage, evolution, the fossil record, and comparative anatomy with everything you need—no prep required. Designed for middle school NGSS standards and SAVVAS textbooks, this unit includes lessons, activities, labs, and discussions to keep students engaged and thinking critically. Save hours of planning with this complete 4-week Natural Selection & Evolution Science unit. Everything you need

6th - 8th

Basic Principles, Biology, General Science

NGSS

MS-LS4-1

, MS-LS4-2

, MS-LS4-4

Rocket WebQuest: Interactive Research Adventure into the Science of Rockets

Created by

Shutter and Shine

Launch your students into the world of rockets, space exploration, and aerospace engineering with this Rocket WebQuest. This is a fun and engaging digital research activity that’s perfect for upper elementary, middle school, or early high school STEM classes. Students will explore trusted online resources to answer guided questions tied to real-world rocket science and space history. What’s Included: Ready-to-use Rocket WebQuest Worksheet (editable Google Doc) Guided research questions coverin

4th - 12th, Higher Education

Basic Principles, Engineering, Physics

Planets, Rockets, Space Coloring Page. Astronomy Coloring Sheet for Paper Crafts

Created by

Journals with Katie Clemons

Looking for a fun, no-prep STEM space activity to inspire creativity in your homeschool or classroom? Yahoo! This FREE Planets, Rockets, and Space Coloring Page is an easy hands-on learning tool for kids learning astronomy!Whether you’re teaching STEAM about the solar system or need a quick, engaging science brain break, these space-themed coloring sheet double as a creative scrapbook papers for dioramas, report covers, paper crafts, and more.Here’s how your students can blast off into their own

PreK - 6th

Astronomy, Basic Principles, Earth Sciences

Science Fair Kit

Created by

Crawford's Corner

Everything you need to run your Science Fair! I remember my first Science Fair. I knew nothing. I was totally unprepared. I was determined to do better the next year. This pack of materials is what came of that determination. Everything I wish I had the first time, I made, and now you get to have it, too! All items have both a format with and without faith integration. Documents are editable to help you adjust to meet your needs! If you need more, I'll make more! Just let me know! Included: Teac

4th - 7th

Basic Principles, General Science, Other (Science)

STEM Building Challenge Card Bundle | LEGO, KEVA, Magna-Tile Printable Task Card

Created by

Better Together Co

Spark creativity and critical thinking with this STEM Building Challenge Bundle—featuring 36 printable task cards designed for use with LEGO bricks, KEVA planks, and Magna-Tiles. These open-ended prompts make the perfect addition to your STEM bins, morning tubs, maker spaces, or early finisher centers. Each set of cards includes visual, hands-on challenges that encourage problem-solving, spatial reasoning, and engineering skills—no prep required! ✅ What’s Included: 12 LEGO Building Challen

K - 3rd

Basic Principles, General Science, Other (Science)

Halloween Candy Corn STEM Project | Tallest Tower Science Activity Grade 5 6 7 8

Created by

Scholarly Skunk

Looking for a fun, hands-on way to bring STEM to life this fall? The Halloween Candy Corn Tower is the perfect seasonal engineering activity to engage students in designing, building, testing, and improving — all while applying real STEM concepts with a festive twist! With this ready-to-use resource, students will follow the engineering design process — Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, and Improve — to build the tallest freestanding tower they can using only candy corn and toothpicks. What’s Include

5th - 8th

Basic Principles, Engineering, General Science

NGSS

MS-ETS1-2

, MS-ETS1-4

, MS-ETS1-1

Also included in: Holiday STEM Challenge Bundle | Middle School Science Engineering Grade 5 6 7 8

Christmas Forensic Investigation | Fingerprints, DNA, spatter analysis and MORE!

Created by

Ready Set Science NSW

Bring forensic science to life this festive season with this Christmas Forensic Investigation — a complete, ready-to-use STEM mystery activity designed for middle and high school students. Set in the North Pole Headquarters (NPHQ), this immersive resource combines critical thinking, problem-solving, and evidence analysis in a fun, holiday-themed investigation. Students step into the role of forensic scientists tasked with solving a mysterious incident at Santa’s workshop. This print-and-go

6th - 12th

Basic Principles, Forensics, General Science

Magnets 1st 2nd 3rd Grade STEM Spring Science KWL Chart Non Magnetic Reading +

Created by

Peas in a Pod

Magnets 1st 2nd 3rd Grade KWL Chart ✨ Looking for a way to make science exciting (without hours of prep)? This Magnet Resource for Primary Classrooms is perfect for BTS Science or anytime you’re ready to spark curiosity. Instead of just reading facts, students will explore, experiment, and record their thinking with a mix of fact books, a KWL chart, and hands-on magnet activities. ✨ Save $$$ with the Primary Science Bundle!✨ ⚡ Here’s what’s inside: ⚡ ✔️ Magnet Fact Books – 2 versions (a

K - 2nd

Basic Principles, Biology, English Language Arts

Also included in: Arbor Day SALE Activity Science Planets Weather Plant Insect Craft K 1st 2 Grade

Amplify Science Grade 4 Year-Long Curriculum | 4 Unit Bundle | 40 Lessons

Created by

The Upper Element

Save hours of planning and give your students engaging, NGSS-aligned science instruction with this Amplify Science Grade 4 Mega Bundle. This year-long resource combines four complete units into one easy-to-use package, making it the perfect solution for teachers looking for organized, ready-to-teach lessons. Your students will think and act like scientists and engineers as they explore: 🌊 Waves, Energy, and Information – Investigating how energy travels in waves and how humans use wave patte

4th

Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, General Science

NGSS

4-PS4-2

, 4-LS1-1

, 4-PS3-4

+14

Participation Before Perfection™ A Transformational Participation Framework

Created by

Healing Waters Global Learning Institute

Participation Before Perfection™ is a transformational educational framework designed to help educators create learning environments where students feel emotionally safe enough to participate, communicate, collaborate, take risks, and grow without fear of perfectionism or failure. This framework encourages educators to move beyond fear-based academic environments by supporting confidence-building, authentic engagement, classroom participation, emotional safety, communication, leadership devel

PreK - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education

Basic Operations, Basic Principles, Creative Writing

Holiday STEM Challenge Bundle | Middle School Science Engineering Grade 5 6 7 8

Created by

Scholarly Skunk

Looking for festive, meaningful, and hands-on ways to celebrate holidays in your classroom while reinforcing real-world STEM skills? The Holiday STEM Challenge BUNDLE is the perfect year-round resource to engage students in designing, building, testing, and improving — all while celebrating the most exciting days of the school year! This bundle includes eight holiday-themed STEM challenges, each aligned with the engineering design process — Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, and Improve. With low-pr

5th - 8th

Basic Principles, Engineering, General Science

NGSS

MS-ETS1-2

, MS-ETS1-4

, MS-ETS1-1

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About Project Based Learning Science Basic Principles Resources

On TPT (Teachers Pay Teachers), Project Based Learning Science Basic Principles Resources connect science instruction with hands-on investigation, real-world problem solving, and student choice. This kind of work invites learners to ask questions, test ideas, and build understanding through meaningful projects. It fits well when teachers want science activities that go beyond memorization and help students explain their thinking. The result is often a more active classroom where students work toward a clear purpose.

Teachers can find lesson plans, project guides, task cards, graphic organizers, rubrics, and assessments that support science project work from start to finish. Many sets break the process into manageable steps, which helps students stay organized while learning core science content. Rubrics and checklists are especially helpful because they make expectations clear and simplify grading. You may also see printable experiments, research organizers, and reflection pages that support collaboration and communication.

In the classroom, a teacher might use these resources during a unit on ecosystems, motion, or simple machines to launch a small group project or a whole-class investigation. Instead of building every piece from scratch, they can print a ready-made packet and move straight into instruction. That makes planning easier and gives students a structured path from question to final product. It is a practical way to keep science lessons focused, engaging, and manageable on a busy week.