Advanced Placement (AP) Project-based Learning Resources Under $5
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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
Medical Case Study Sickle Cell Anemia DNA Mutation Hemoglobin Protein Synthesis
This comprehensive, 11-page medical case study centers on "The Case of Jamal Davis," an 18-year-old student athlete facing a life-threatening Sickle Cell Crisis. This interactive lesson is perfect for teaching units of Hematology (Hemoglobin Point Mutation), Genetics (Autosomal Recessive Disorder), and Human Physiology (Blood Oxygen Saturation) in AP or Honors Biology, Anatomy, or Health Courses through applied problem-solving. It transforms complex medical jargon into accessible concepts,
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Anatomy, Biology, Health
NGSS
HS-LS3-3
, HS-LS3-1
, HS-LS1-2
+3
APES Unit 5 Meat Production – Feedlot (CAFO) or Free-Range, Data Analysis, CER
Editable file included! Save prep time with a ready-to-use, high-impact project-based activity for APES Topic 5.7 Meat Production Methods! Students step into the role of Community Advisory Board members tasked with recommending whether a local agricultural cooperative should establish a 15,000-head CAFO or a 40,000-acre free-range cattle operation. Using data tables, calculations, and evidence-based reasoning, they evaluate land use, water quality, GHG emissions, economic trade-offs, and hum
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Environment
NGSS
HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-1
, HS-LS2-1
+3
Melanoma Case Study Skin Cancer Cell Cycle Integumentary Mitosis UV DNA Mutation
Melanoma Case Study: The Life-Saving Lesson for High School Biology & Anatomy Stop scrolling! This comprehensive, 12-page medical case study could literally save a student’s life one day! Are you looking for a high-interest, real-world lesson to teach cancer biology, anatomy, and human physiology? This engaging Melanoma Case Study is an essential resource for your High School Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, or Health Science classroom. Teachers Pay Teachers is filled with resources, but no
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Anatomy, Biology, Health
NGSS
HS-LS1-2
, HS-LS1-4
, HS-LS3-2
+1
AP Biology Test Prep & Review BUNDLE (MCQ, FRQ, Formula) Escape Room Low Prep
Task Verbs • FRQs • MCQs • Formulas • Data & Graph AnalysisAP Biology Review Games Bundle FRQ Task Verbs • MCQ Skills • Formulas • Graph & Data Analysis Help your students actually get AP Biology exam skills with this engaging, low-prep review game bundle. Designed to reinforce FRQ task verbs, MCQ strategies, formulas, and data/graph analysis, this resource turns tough concepts into interactive, fast-paced review that sticks. Perfect for exam prep, review days, sub plans, or those chaotic pre-b
9th - 12th
Biology, Other (Science), Statistics
CCSS, NGSS
HSS-ID.A.1
, HSS-ID.A.2
, HSS-ID.A.3
+12
Vaping Medical Case: Teen Vape Smoking Respiratory System Drug Abuse Tobacco
Solve the Mystery of the Puzzling Pneumonia! Hook your students with this 10 page timely, real-world medical mystery that brings complex biology concepts out of the textbook and into the emergency room! This comprehensive, editable case study transforms your students into "Doctor Detectives" as they analyze a case of E-cigarette, or Vaping, Product Use-Associated Lung Injury (EVALI) in a teenager. Why Teachers Love This ResourceRelevance: Addresses the critical public health issue of youth vapi
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Anatomy, Biology, Health
NGSS
HS-LS1-2
, HS-LS1-3
AP Biology Forensic Toxicology Tylenol Murder Case Study: Cyanide Poisoning
NOTE: This medical case study can also be bought in my discounted 5 Medical Case Toxicology Bundle! High-Engagement AP Biology / Forensics Case Study: The Cyanide Collapse (Based on the Chicago Tylenol Murders). A highly recommended resource after completing a unit on Cellular Respiration (Mitochondria, Electron Transport Chain, Aerobic vs. Anaerobic Respiration) Maximizing Student Engagement and Critical Thinking! Bring real-world forensic science and complex biochemistry into your classroo
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Anatomy, Biology, Forensics
NGSS
HS-LS1-7
, HS-LS1-2
, HS-LS1-3
Road Trip Through America Project | U.S. History Final Activity | End of Year
Take your U.S. History class on an engaging cross-country journey with this Road Trip Through America Project, a creative and rigorous final activity that allows students to explore key events, themes, and developments across the United States. In this project-based assessment, students design a road trip itinerary that includes historically significant stops from a wide range of required categories. As they travel across the country, students analyze important events, evaluate historical signi
4th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Other (Social Studies), U.S. History, World History
AP Psychology Neurotransmitters & Synapses Activity Agonists & Antagonists
AP Psychology play-based learning activity: Teach how the synapse receptors and neurotransmitters function as a "lock and key", and how agonists and antagonists affect communication between neurons. Important Note for Teachers: This resource contains only this one PDF activity and printouts for this neurotransmitter activity. For the complete bundle on Brain Anatomy and Behavior, Neurotransmitters and Neurons, Nervous Systems, and Sleep with five different lessons and guided notes, revie
10th - 12th, Higher Education
Psychology
APES Unit 5 Agriculture – Irrigation CER Activity – Drip, Flood, Furrow & Spray
Perfect for a no-prep lesson or sub plans! This ready-to-use investigation engages students in comparing the pros & cons of four major irrigation methods: flood, furrow, spray, and drip! They'll analyze real-world irrigation data to explore water use, soil health, and agricultural planning, sharpening their data analysis and Claim-Evidence-Reasoning (CER) skills along the way. In this project-based investigation, students act as environmental consultants for the Mesa Verde Valley, evaluati
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Earth Sciences, Environment, Other (Science)
NGSS
HS-LS2-7
, HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-2
+3
Biology Anatomy Case Study Prion Disease Protein Structure Nervous System Brain
Solve the Mystery of the Shaking Chef! A 12 page Prion Disease Medical Case Study. Tired of dull worksheets? Transform your Honors Biology, AP Biology, or Human Anatomy class into a fast-paced medical detective agency! This comprehensive medical case study will captivate your students and make complex biochemistry concepts unforgettable. What Makes This Case Study Irresistible? Perfect Curricular AlignmentThis case study is strategically designed to hit multiple high-level concepts required for
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Anatomy, Biology, Health
NGSS
HS-LS1-2
, HS-LS1-3
US History End-of-Year Project Obscure American History Presentation Project
This US History End-of-Year Project features a flexible project option for after exams to take you and your students to the end of the year. Have students choose an obscure topic from US History that is skipped in the traditional US history classroom. Then, they will research and create one of seven projects that feature their chosen topic. This project works for both APUSH and standard US history classes. Included you will find: Step-by-step student instructions7 project options to choose f
8th - 12th
Social Studies, U.S. History
APES Unit 5 Pest Control Trade-Offs – IPM vs. Pesticides vs. GM Crops (CER)
How should farmers control pests without causing long-term environmental harm? In this AP Environmental Science Unit 5 activity, students evaluate pest control strategies using real trade-offs among pesticides, GM crops, and integrated pest management (IPM). This investigation builds a deep understanding of the pesticide treadmill, ecosystem impacts, and long-term agricultural decision-making while developing data literacy and scientific reasoning— with no prep required. 🔍 What’s Included Enga
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Earth Sciences, Environment
NGSS
HS-LS2-7
, HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-4
AP Music Theory - Final Composition Project
Are you at a loss for what to do after the AP exam? This is a great time for students to combine their creativity with the skills that learned in the AP Music Theory course! This Final Composition Project mini bundle includes detailed student instructions for student success. The project specifies skills that must be demonstrated in the project (non-harmonic tones, borrowed chords, cadences, and more). Students are also cautioned about what will be too difficult to complete in the time allotte
10th - 12th, Higher Education
Music, Music Composition, Other (Performing Arts)
From Reagan to Reality TV Project | 1980–2000 America Research | U.S. History
Help students explore the political, cultural, technological, and global transformations of modern America with this engaging group research project focused on the years 1980–2000. Students work in teams to investigate one major development from the era and explain how it reshaped power, identity, culture, or American society. This classroom-ready resource encourages collaboration, historical thinking, source analysis, and presentation skills while helping students connect the late 20th cent
7th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Other (Social Studies), U.S. History, World History
Also included in: Reagan, 1990s-Present Slides & Activities Bundle | U.S. History
World History End-of-Year Project Obscure Global History Presentation Project
This World History End-of-Year Project features a flexible project option for after exams to take you and your students to the end of the year. Have students choose an obscure topic from world history that is skipped in the traditional world history classroom. Then, they will research and create one of seven projects that feature their chosen topic. This project works for both AP® World and standard world history classes. Included you will find: Step-by-step student instructions7 project opt
8th - 12th
Social Studies, World History
AP Seminar TMP Planning: Skeleton Outline & Student Guide
Teaching the Team Project and Presentation (PT1) in AP Seminar can feel overwhelming, especially during the argument-building phase that so many students (and teachers!) struggle to navigate. This one-day lesson plan is designed to make that process manageable, clear, and teacher-friendly. It guides students through the crucial step of transforming their IRR findings and Affinity Mapping work into a cohesive, evidence-based team argument before they begin creating slides. This lesson walks teach
9th - 12th
Other (ELA), Speaking & Listening, Writing-Essays
The Raven One-Pager Poster
Engage your students in a deeper exploration of Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven” through structured annotation and creative synthesis. Using a graphic organizer and One-Pager guidelines, students will analyze key elements of the text and demonstrate their understanding through a cohesive, imaginative visual representation! Student examples included!
8th - 12th
Close Reading, Reading, Reading Strategies
Epidemiology Case Study: Cruise Ship Norovirus Outbreak! Pathogen Contagion
11 Page Medical Case Study on a CRUISE SHIP Outbreak arising from Norovirus. Engage your High School Biology, Anatomy, or Health Science students with this authentic, high-stakes Medical Case Study. This resource places students in the role of a consulting Doctor Detective to solve a ship-wide Norovirus outbreak. This ready-to-use, 11-page resource integrates Epidemiology, Infectious Disease and Immunity concepts directly into a thrilling narrative. Students analyze real-world lab data, i
9th - 12th
Anatomy, Biology, Health
NGSS
HS-LS1-2
, HS-LS1-3
Reconstruction Heroes & Villains | Collaborative Research Activity
Help students explore the challenges, conflicts, and competing visions of Reconstruction with this engaging Reconstruction Heroes & Villains collaborative research project. Students will research an important person or group from the Reconstruction Era and determine whether they helped or hurt the cause of freedom, rights, and equality after the Civil War.Using historical evidence, students will transform their assigned topic into a symbolic hero or villain while analyzing the impact individuals
7th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Black History, Other (Social Studies), U.S. History
APES Unit 5 Agricultural Runoff & Water Quality – Data Analysis & CER Activity
🔬 Students analyze authentic water-quality data, compare multiple sampling sites, and use evidence to determine how land use and runoff affect stream health. Acting as environmental consultants, they identify nutrient pollution sources and justify management recommendations using Claim–Evidence–Reasoning (CER). This data-driven investigation engages students in interpreting chemical and physical indicators of water quality while strengthening the analytical and reasoning skills required for A
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Earth Sciences, Environment, General Science
NGSS
HS-LS2-7
, HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-1
+2
Munich 1938 Decision Simulation | Appeasement & WW2 Causes | AP Euro | Gr 9-12
Complete decision simulation. 5-page print-and-go package with built-in source analysis. AP European History, AP World History, and 9–12 World History aligned. Zero prep — teach tomorrow. September 28, 1938. Your students are advisers to Chamberlain. Hitler demands the Sudetenland. War or peace? 48 hours. Three options. No right answer. Then the twist: Six months later, Prague falls. Students must revise their argument with new evidence — the exact analytical move AP rubrics reward. ────────────
9th - 12th, Adult Education
European History, U.S. History, World History
Carbon Footprint Calculator Stations Activity | Google Slides & PDF
Get students thinking critically about their environmental impact with this engaging Carbon Footprint Calculator Stations Activity! In this inquiry-based activity, students use an interactive online carbon footprint calculator to investigate how housing, transportation, and consumer habits contribute to carbon emissions and climate change. Students will rotate through 5 stations while analyzing graphs, applying concepts related to the carbon cycle and human impact, and reflecting on ways individ
7th - 12th
Biology, Environment, General Science
Personal Finance- Credit & Debt
Credit & Debt Complete Teaching Bundle 💳 — Teach your students how credit actually works before they learn the hard way. This no-prep unit covers credit scores (all 5 factors with percentages), reading a real credit card statement line by line, the devastating math behind minimum payments, comparing loan offers using APR and total cost, federal vs. private student loans, debt payoff strategies (snowball and avalanche), good debt vs. bad debt, predatory lending, and identity theft prevention. St
7th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Business, Economics , Financial Literacy
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