Basic Principles Project-based Learning Resources for Microsoft
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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
Natural Selection & Evolution Curriculum | Middle School Science | No Prep
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
+1
Five ThinkForge Desktop Engineering Challenges Volume 3 - Energy/Motion (MS/HS)
ThinkForge™ Desktop Engineering Challenges are low-prep, classroom-ready engineering design challenges that engage students in hands-on problem solving using common materials and minimal space. Each challenge guides students through the engineering design process as they analyze a real-world problem, design and build a solution, test and redesign, and communicate results. Perfect for STEM, science, and physics classrooms (grades 6–12), these desktop-friendly challenges build critical thinking, c
6th - 12th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Physics
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
+3
Gingerbread House STEM Challenge - Christmas STEM Activity & Engineering Design
Looking for a Christmas STEM challenge that actually keeps students engaged? The Gingerbread House STEM Challenge is a festive, hands-on Christmas STEM activity designed for grades 5–8 that helps students apply the engineering design process in a fun, meaningful way. Students design, build, and test gingerbread houses while working through real engineering constraints—without extra planning or prep for you. With ready-to-use materials, NGSS alignment, and exciting hands-on testing, this ginger
5th - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
+1
3D Livestock Model, Mock Show and Auction Project
Bring your livestock unit to life with this engaging, hands-on project designed for middle and high school agriculture students! This comprehensive project allows students to apply their knowledge of livestock species, breeds, and management in a fun, interactive, real-world simulation. Perfect for Survey of Agriculture, Animal Science, or general ag classes. What’s Included: Part 1: 3D Breed Model – Students select a livestock species (cattle, sheep, goats, swine) and create a 3D model of a bre
7th - 12th
Anatomy, Basic Principles, Other (Science)
NGSS | Science BUNDLE | 5 Complete Units + Experiments | Elementary
Transform your Grade 3 / Year 4 Science curriculum with this complete NGSS-aligned MEGA BUNDLE — featuring 5 engaging, hands-on units covering forces, states of matter, organisms, traits, fossils, and environmental change! 📖 Product Overview This massive NGSS Grade 3 Science MEGA BUNDLE (KS2 Year 4 equivalent) includes 5 complete units designed to make inquiry-based learning exciting, visual, and fully standards-aligned. Each unit includes content and language objectives, teacher and studen
2nd - 4th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, General Science
NGSS
3-LS4-1
, 3-PS2-3
, 3-LS2-1
+6
Squishy Showdown | STEM Challenge | End of Year Activity | Grades 4-8
Students test, compare, and rank squishy toys using real data — then design their own. 8 pages: student packet + teacher guide + rubric. Low prep, high engagement. Just print and go! Your students are ALREADY obsessed with squishies. Now they'll use them for STEM. The Squishy Showdown turns squishy toys into a hands-on engineering challenge. Students work in teams as product testers — scoring squishies across four categories, analyzing data, choosing a winner backed by evidence, and designing th
4th - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering, General Science
CCSS, NGSS
4.MD.A.1
, 5.MD.A.1
, 6.SP.A.1
+16
Secret Life of the Platte River Prairie | 2-Day Ecology Project | Food Webs | NG
Bring the prairie to life in your classroom! This no-prep, NGSS-aligned 2-day project immerses students in the Platte River Prairie ecosystem using FREE PBS LearningMedia videos, real trail cam wildlife footage, and an interactive food chain builder. Students observe 12 real prairie animals, classify feeding roles, build food chains, apply the 10% Energy Rule with math, and construct a complete food web — all through guided inquiry. 📚 WHAT STUDENTS WILL LEARN Identify organisms across 4 prairi
6th - 8th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
NGSS
MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS2-1
Earth Day Virtual Science Experiment, Board Surface Mulch- Water Retention (3-5)
Virtual Science Experiment Surface Mulch (PowerPoint & Slides) 3-5 Earth DayCelebrate Earth Day by exploring an easy and accessible way to help flower beds retain moisture during a drought. This engaging virtual activity allows you to perform a science experiment with all the learning without the mess or stress! This activity can be completed whole group, in small groups, independently, or for homework virtually if you upload it to your online platform. Your plan for this activity will depend on
3rd - 5th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, General Science
Onshape 3D Printing & CAD Project: Personalized Name Keychains
Bring CAD and 3D printing to life with a high-engagement, beginner-friendly project!In this 3-day unit, students will use OnShape (free, cloud-based CAD) to design a custom 3D-printable keychain featuring their own name. This project walks them through the entire engineering design process—from sketching ideas on paper to exporting an STL file for printing. Whether you’re introducing parametric modeling for the first time or need a plug-and-play STEM activity, this resource has everything you n
6th - 10th
Basic Principles, Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
NGSS
HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, HS-ETS1-4
Earth Day Virtual Science Experiment, Board Surface Mulch- Water Retention (6-8)
Virtual Science Experiment Surface Mulch (PowerPoint & Slides) 6-8 Earth DayCelebrate Earth Day by exploring an easy and accessible way to help flower beds retain moisture during a drought. This engaging virtual activity allows you to perform a science experiment with all the learning without the mess or stress! This activity can be completed whole group, in small groups, independently, or for homework virtually if you upload it to your online platform. Your plan for this activity will depend on
6th - 8th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, General Science
You vs. AI: The Insulation Showdown – STEM Heat Transfer Lab
Can your students beat artificial intelligence? In this 4-day, hands-on STEM challenge, students compete against an AI prediction to see who can correctly rank the best insulating materials. They’ll design, test, and analyze real experiments — then reflect on the strengths and limits of AI in science. No fancy tech required. Just ice, cups, foil, cotton, bubble wrap, newspaper — and curiosity. What’s Included? Complete 4-Day Teacher Guide (45–60 min periods) Editable PowerPoint slides with emb
6th - 9th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Physical Science
NGSS
MS-PS3-4
, MS-PS3-3
Peeps Science Experiment: Fun & Engaging Science Activities 1st 2nd 3rd 4h Grade
Bring science to life with these fun and engaging Peeps Science Experiments! Students investigate how marshmallow chick candies change when exposed to different conditions while practicing observation, prediction, and scientific thinking. This resource includes 7 exciting experiments that explore dissolving, floating, melting, color diffusion, and engineering challenges. Perfect for spring science lessons, Easter STEM activities, and inquiry-based learning.Students will love watching the Peep
1st - 4th
Basic Principles, Other (Science)
Strawberry DNA Extraction: Step-by-Step Student Lab Guide
Unlock the secrets of life with this student-favorite Strawberry DNA Extraction Lab! This hands-on, unforgettable activity allows your students to visualize actual DNA from a strawberry. What’s Included?Materials list and step-by-step guide for the teacher.Clear explanations of the "why" behind each step (the roles of mashing, soap, salt, and alcohol).Links to a helpful video to show students what to expect.Printable Student Worksheets:Pre-Lab Questions: Activate prior knowledge and get students
6th - 9th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
NGSS
HS-LS3-3
, HS-LS3-1
, MS-LS1-1
+1
Virtual Science Experiment & Display Board Water Filters (3-5)
Virtual Science Experiment Water Filters (PowerPoint & Slides)This engaging virtual activity allows you to perform a science experiment with all the learning without the mess or stress! This activity can be completed whole group, in small groups, independently, or for homework virtually if you upload it to your online platform. Your plan for this activity will depend on the academic level of your students. Suggested Use3rd Grade: Whole Group 4th Grade: Whole Group or Small Group 5th Grade: Whole
3rd - 5th
Basic Principles, General Science
Paper Helicopter STEM Challenge: Sub Plan Ready
In this hands-on STEM challenge, students will design, build, test, and redesign a paper helicopter to maximize fall time using air resistance. Perfect for teaching gravity, forces, and the engineering design process (EDP), this resource also includes a full substitute plan — so you can run the lesson even if you’re not there. What’s IncludedComplete 45–60 minute lesson plan with timelineSubstitute Quick-Start guide – print & goStudent worksheets (Pre-Activity, Design, Data, Debrief, Extension
5th - 9th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Other (Science)
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Also included in: 5-Day Emergency STEM Sub Plans or Activities Project Bundle
Intro to Agriscience Fair | Classroom Resource
This resource provides the materials needed to organize a classroom Agriscience Fair. It includes project categories, judging guidelines, and suggestions for connecting agriculture to the scientific method. The materials can be used for a classroom competition, local showcase, or optional FFA Agriscience Fair preparation. What’s Included:PowerPoint Presentation - “What if You Could Be a Scientist in Agriculture?”Agriscience Fair Project Details with links to rubrics to give to students (PDF file
7th - 10th
Basic Principles, General Science
Also included in: Agriscience Fair Starter Kit - BUNDLE
Plan a Mars Colony — Science/STEAM Project: Research, Design, Budgeting + Rubric
Launch a high-engagement Science/STEAM project where students design a sustainable Mars colony. Teams research Mars realities (thin CO₂ atmosphere, extreme cold, dust storms, radiation), then solve for water, oxygen, food, shelter, and energy. They create labeled diagrams, manage a credit-based budget, and (optionally) build 3D or digital models before presenting and defending their plan. Cross-curricular hits include math (budgeting/scale), ELA (presentation), tech/art (models). A clear ru
5th - 8th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Engineering
Virtual Science Experiment & Display Board Water Filter (Grades 6-8)
Virtual Science Experiment Water Filters (PowerPoint & Slides)This engaging virtual activity allows you to perform a science experiment with all the learning without the mess or stress! This activity can be completed whole group, in small groups, independently, or for homework virtually if you upload it to your online platform. Your plan for this activity will depend on the academic level of your students. You will receive: An animated PowerPoint of the science experimentA PDF containing the Goo
6th - 8th
Basic Principles, General Science
Solar Oven STEM Challenge Project: Cook with the Sun!
Ignite your students' passion for STEM with this comprehensive, hands-on Solar Oven Project! This all-in-one resource is designed to guide your students through the entire process of designing, building, testing, and reflecting on their own functional solar oven. Perfect for units on heat transfer, renewable energy, or Earth Day, this project promotes critical thinking, collaboration, and real-world application of scientific concepts. Students will love the challenge of cooking a delicious s'mor
6th - 10th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Physical Science
NGSS
MS-PS3-3
, MS-PS3-5
Also included in: STEM Engineering Design Challenges Bundle | 6 Hands-On Projects
IB PYP Provocation Concept Story Mats | How the World Works 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
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, General Science
Also included in: IB PYP Provocation Concept Story Mats | For Every Theme Grades K-3
Méthode scientifique – Primaire (français) | Expo-sciences, Vidéo, PPT Sciences
Ce bundle sur la méthode scientifique au primaire regroupe des fiches à imprimer, des ressources pour l’expo-sciences, une vidéo éducative, des PowerPoint, une expérience scientifique simple et des affiches. Une solution complète pour enseigner la démarche scientifique en français. Ce bundle Méthode scientifique – primaire (français) a été conçu pour accompagner les élèves pas à pas dans la découverte et l’application de la démarche scientifique, tout en facilitant la préparation de pro
2nd - 5th
Basic Principles, French, General Science
Shadows & Solar Eclipse Lesson | Umbra & Penumbra | NGSS
Make teaching shadows and solar eclipses simple and engaging!This ready-to-use PowerPoint lesson helps students understand how shadows form and how solar eclipses happen using clear explanations and visuals. 📚 What’s Included: ✔ PowerPoint lesson (step-by-step) ✔ Clear explanation of shadow formation ✔ Visual examples of umbra and penumbra ✔ Introduction to solar eclipses 🧠 Topics Covered: What makes a shadow Umbra vs Penumbra Introduction to Solar Eclipse 👩🏫 Perfect For: Mi
6th - 9th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences
NGSS
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-3
Also included in: Eclipses Bundle | Solar, Lunar, Shadows & Worksheet | NGSS
Virtual Science Experiment & Display Board Ramp Heights (6-8)
Virtual Science Experiment Ramp Heights (PowerPoint & Slides)This engaging virtual activity allows you to perform a science experiment with all the learning without the mess or stress! This activity can be completed whole group, in small groups, independently, or for homework virtually if you upload it to your online platform. Your plan for this activity will depend on the academic level of your students. You will receive: An animated PowerPoint of the science experimentA PDF containing the Goog
6th - 8th
Basic Principles, General Science
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