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Community Problem-Solving Project Toolkit (Printable + Digital Templates + App)
Help students practice real-world problem-solving with a structured, kid-friendly project flow they can use in any subject. This toolkit guides learners through a simple process: Notice a community or classroom problem Ask questions and gather information Discuss respectfully using sentence starters Plan a solution with clear steps and roles Reflect on what worked and what to improve Perfect for building literacy, collaboration, SEL, and critical thinking without requiring a full PBL train
K - 12th
Applied Math, Civics, Reading Strategies
Interactive Story and STEM bundle Work Book
This package includes the story, multiple STEM and ELA based activities through interactive web links, interactive Google files, and printable material. Assessment quizzes are also included to round out the lessons. Pumpus Has a Flowing Idea is an inspiring story recommended by the NSTA (National Science Teaching Association) for kids ages 4-9. Pumpus' limitless creativity and imagination will inspire budding young inventors to imagine their own ways to solve real-world problems. Children will
PreK - 4th
English Language Arts, Science
CCSS, NGSS
RI.1.1
, RI.1.2
, RI.1.4
+26
Visual Puzzles 2 | Bell Ringers, Early Finisher, STEM, STEAM, Problem Solving
Start your class with a brief 5 minute puzzle activity and challenge your students to visually problem solve and help expand their critical thinking skills! Here's a second version with five new puzzles. Solving visual puzzle problems have been proven to improve visual-spatial reasoning, enhanced problem-solving skills, increased attention to detail, improve memory, and patience. This "pack" includes: One worksheet with five problems for each day of the weekAnswer sheet and hints to help student
6th - 12th
Other (Arts), Other (Science), Visual Arts
Microscope Prep: Scenario Stations
This station-based microscope problem-solving lesson immerses students in real-world lab scenarios that build confidence and critical thinking skills. As students rotate through each station, they analyze common microscope challenges—blurry images, magnification errors, or slide setup issues—and determine the best solution. The hands-on format keeps students engaged while reinforcing proper technique and scientific reasoning. It promotes collaboration, independence, and troubleshooting skills e
5th - 9th
General Science, Instructional Technology, Other (Science)
NGSS
MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-1
Fourth Grade interactive Notebook
This interactive notebook supports major work including multi-digit multiplication and division, fraction equivalence, and measurement. Students record strategies, annotate models, and reflect on problem-solving approaches. Designed for repeated use, the laminated pages allow teachers to reteach and reinforce standards during interventions and station rotations.
3rd - 4th
Basic Operations, Measurement, Numbers
CCSS
4.MD.A.2
, 4.MD.A.3
, 4.NBT.A.3
+8
Engaging - Interactive, Editable, Geography's Impact on Civilization Simulation
In Settling Along the River, students work in teams, to analyze geographic features, debate settlement strategy, and respond to real-world challenges like floods, food shortages, and nomadic raids. Students literally step into the role of early settlers choosing a location to build their civilization. This activity blends map skills, GRAPES categories, problem-solving, and collaboration, making it ideal for teaching the impact of geography on civilization. Two versions are included to support
6th - 10th
Ancient History, World History
AP Psychology, Unit 3, Topic 3.9: Mental Maps, Latent Learning and Insight
Take your students deeper into how learning actually works by focusing on the internal mental processes behind behavior. This lesson helps students move beyond observation and into true AP-level understanding of cognitive learning. Designed for rigor and engagement, this resource uses scenario-based application to help students master concepts that are often misunderstood on the AP exam. What’s Included Complete, student-facing lesson materials Structured, scenario-based guided practice In
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Psychology
Also included in: AP Psychology Unit 3: Development & Learning – COMPLETE SYSTEM!!
AP Biology Lab Report Guide
The 3 documents AP Biology Report Guide, Writing an Abstract, and Abstract Rubric work together to help teachers establish and maintain high expectations by providing students with a clear, consistent framework for scientific writing rooted in Claim-Evidence-Reasoning (CER). The AP Biology Report Guide sets the foundation by outlining the structure and expectations of a formal lab report, guiding students to make precise claims, support them with relevant and accurate data, and explain their
9th - 12th
Biology
Build Your Own Clock! No-Prep Hands-On Activity for Learning to Tell Time
This no-prep hands-on activity gives students the chance to build their very own clock with working hands! The student compares their work with a real clock in the classroom to determine where to paste each number and which hand is the minutes or hour hand. Then, using a brad (and maybe a bit of help from the teacher!) they can attach their clock hands to the clock face and use this tool to begin to make their own times. My students LOVED quizzing each other with these and getting to make it the
K - 3rd
Applied Math, Telling Time
Jigsaw Plot Activity for “Lamb to the Slaughter” by Roald Dahl
Bring collaboration and critical thinking to your short story unit with this engaging Lamb to the Slaughter jigsaw activity! Students work together to piece together Roald Dahl’s darkly humorous tale by analyzing different sections of the text and determining how each part fits into the story’s overall plot structure. Each group receives a different portion of the story and: ✅ Summarizes their assigned section ✅ Analyzes transition words and phrases to uncover time shifts, tone changes, or
7th - 10th
Close Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.7.1
, RL.7.3
, RL.7.10
Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice and the Philosophies of Locke and Hume
This handout invites students to make connections between the concept of "first impressions" presented in Jane Austen's novel and the the works of 18th century philosophers John Locke and David Hume. Included are selections from Locke's Essay Concerning Human Understanding and Hume's Treatise of Human Nature followed by questions focusing on Elizabeth Bennet's personal and moral growth throughout the novel. This handout is suitable for gifted and talented students as well as those taking AP L
10th - 12th, Higher Education
Close Reading, Literature
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
+4
Word Problems (Fractions)
Description:Ready to elevate your math instruction? This versatile Google Slides presentation is designed to provide students with engaging, interactive practice in solving word problems. Perfect for your digital classroom, blended learning environments, or in-class use with devices. What's Included:Fully Editable Slides: Customize the problems to suit your students' specific needs, grade level, and curriculum focus.Ready-to-Use Templates: Contains [Inferred number, e.g., '10'] beautifully struc
5th - 8th
Basic Operations, Fractions
Percents | 6th Grade | 6.RP.A.3.C | Pear Deck™ Interactive
This interactive Pear Deck Google Slides lesson on Percents and includes the following: Introduction, I do, We do, You do, Error analysis, and Problem Solving interactive slides.Includes Ice Breaker slide (Doodle of the Day) and Post-Lesson Reflection slide. Pear Deck is a Google extension add-on that allows interactive participation from students on their own device. Slide types included are drawing, text, multiple choice, and draggable icons. ***Don't have Pear Deck Premium? Not to worry!
5th - 7th
Applied Math, Basic Operations, Math Test Prep
CCSS
6.RP.A.3c
Also included in: 6th Grade Math Pear Deck Lessons GROWING Curriculum BUNDLE | G, SP, EE
Editable Literature Circle for ANY Book | Novel Study | Book Club | Grades 3–8
Editable Literature Circle for ANY Book | Novel Study | Book Club | Grades 3–8 Looking for a flexible, print-and-go literature circle resource that works with any fiction novel? This editable literature circle guide gives you everything you need to run structured, student-led discussions for any book — without recreating materials for each new novel. Perfect for upper elementary and middle school classrooms (Grades 3–8). ✨ What’s Included in This Editable Novel Study: 🧠 General Fiction Antici
3rd - 8th
Literature, Novel Studies, Reading Strategies
Two-Step Equations | 7.EE.B.4 | 7th Grade | Pear Deck™ Interactive
This interactive Pear Deck Google Slides lesson on Two-Step Equations and includes the following: Introduction, I do, We do, You do, Error analysis, and Problem Solving interactive slides.Includes Ice Breaker slide (Doodle of the Day) and Post-Lesson Reflection slide. Pear Deck is a Google extension add-on that allows interactive participation from students on their own device. Slide types included are drawing, text, multiple choice, and draggable icons. ***Don't have Pear Deck Premium? Not
6th - 8th
Algebra, Math Test Prep, Other (Math)
CCSS
7.EE.B.4
, 7.EE.B.4a
Convert Measurement Units | 6th | 6.RP.A.3.D | Pear Deck™ Interactive
This interactive Pear Deck Google Slides lesson on Converting Measurement Units and includes the following: Introduction, I do, We do, You do, Error analysis, and Problem Solving interactive slides.Includes Ice Breaker slide (Doodle of the Day) and Post-Lesson Reflection slide. Pear Deck is a Google extension add-on that allows interactive participation from students on their own device. Slide types included are drawing, text, multiple choice, and draggable icons. ***Don't have Pear Deck Pre
5th - 7th
Applied Math, Math Test Prep, Other (Math)
CCSS
6.RP.A.3d
Also included in: 6th Grade Math Pear Deck Lessons GROWING Curriculum BUNDLE | G, SP, EE
Multi-Step Real-World Problems | 7.EE.B.3 | Pear Deck™ Interactive | 7th Grade
This interactive Pear Deck Google Slides lesson on Multi-Step Real-World Problems and includes the following: Introduction, I do, We do, You do, Error analysis, and Problem Solving interactive slides.Includes Ice Breaker slide (Doodle of the Day) and Post-Lesson Reflection slide. Pear Deck is a Google extension add-on that allows interactive participation from students on their own device. Slide types included are drawing, text, multiple choice, and draggable icons. ***Don't have Pear Deck P
6th - 8th
Algebra, Math Test Prep, Other (Math)
CCSS
7.EE.B.3
Exhibition Student Workbook - IB PYP - Science - Social Studies - Digital Guide
This step by step guide and digital workbook is for students, teachers, mentors and parents to help support student through the PYP Exhibition process. It includes: a work agreementa detailed exhibition rubricprocess and meeting journalsoutlines to support students' planning, research, learning experiences, transdisciplinary links, action, presentation, and reflection and evaluation. Organisation templates and thinking routines.
5th - 6th
For All Subjects
Also included in: Exhibition Support Bundle - IB PYP - Digital Workbooks - Teacher Guides
Did the 1980s Change America Forever? | 1980s America Inquiry & Argument Writing
Engage your students in a high-interest, collaborative lesson as they explore one of the most transformative decades in modern U.S. history. In this inquiry-based activity, students work in teams to investigate key topics from the 1980s, analyze data and evidence, and develop a short, evidence-based argument answering the question: Did the changes of the 1980s make America stronger, weaker, or simply different—and for whom?Students rotate through topics, gather important facts, and participate
9th - 12th
Government, U.S. History, World History
Adding, Subtracting & Factoring Linear Expressions | 7.EE.A.1 | Pear Deck™
This interactive Pear Deck Google Slides lesson on Adding, Subtracting & Factoring Linear Expressions and includes the following: Introduction, I do, We do, You do, Error analysis, and Problem Solving interactive slides.Includes Ice Breaker slide (Doodle of the Day) and Post-Lesson Reflection slide. Pear Deck is a Google extension add-on that allows interactive participation from students on their own device. Slide types included are drawing, text, multiple choice, and draggable icons. ***Do
6th - 8th
Algebra, Math Test Prep, Other (Math)
CCSS
7.EE.A.1
Equivalent Expressions: Percent Change & Perimeter | 7.EE.A.2 | Pear Deck™
This interactive Pear Deck Google Slides lesson on Equivalent Expressions: Percent Change & Perimeter and includes the following: Introduction, I do, We do, You do, Error analysis, and Problem Solving interactive slides.Includes Ice Breaker slide (Doodle of the Day) and Post-Lesson Reflection slide. Pear Deck is a Google extension add-on that allows interactive participation from students on their own device. Slide types included are drawing, text, multiple choice, and draggable icons. ***Do
6th - 8th
Algebra, Math Test Prep, Other (Math)
CCSS
7.EE.A.2
Ratios & Rates Real-World Problems | 6th | 6.RP.A.3 | Pear Deck™ Interactive
This interactive Pear Deck Google Slides lesson on Ratios & Rates Real-World Problems and includes the following: Introduction, I do, We do, You do, Error analysis, and Problem Solving interactive slides.Includes Ice Breaker slide (Doodle of the Day) and Post-Lesson Reflection slide. Pear Deck is a Google extension add-on that allows interactive participation from students on their own device. Slide types included are drawing, text, multiple choice, and draggable icons. ***Don't have Pear De
5th - 7th
Applied Math, Math Test Prep, Other (Math)
CCSS
6.RP.A.3
Also included in: 6th Grade Math Pear Deck Lessons GROWING Curriculum BUNDLE | G, SP, EE
Speed, Distance, and Time Learning Menu – Motion Graphs Interactive Activities
Engage your students with this interactive learning menu all about speed, distance, time, and motion graphs! Designed for middle school science (grades 6–8), this resource combines creativity, problem-solving, and real-world application to help students master these essential concepts. This Google Slides assignment offers student choice through a variety of differentiated activities, allowing learners to demonstrate their understanding in multiple ways—perfect for stations, enrichment, early
5th - 8th
General Science, Physics
The Commentary Ladder: AP Lang Rhetorical Analysis Revision Workshop
OverviewA diagnostic tool designed to move AP English Language students from basic summary to high-level commentary. This is a printable, reusable, prompt-agnostic handout for paper-based revision. The Problem It SolvesEliminates repetitive "shows the reader" commentary.Bridges the gap between identifying a device (Row B) and explaining how it works.Slows down the revision process by requiring manual transcription and analysis.The 4-Level FrameworkLevel 1 (What): Rhetorical choice identificatio
10th - 12th
Writing-Essays
CCSS
RI.11-12.6
, W.11-12.1
, W.11-12.1a
+3
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