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Middle School Project Based Learning, Community Problem Solution PBL, 6th-8th
Looking for a meaningful way to keep your students engaged at the end of the year—without introducing new content? This low-prep, student-led PBL project builds critical thinking, academic discussion, and real-world problem solving. Perfect for end of year, after testing, or flexible schedules. This Middle School Project-Based Learning (PBL) unit gives students the opportunity to explore real-world problems in their school or community and develop evidence-based solutions through structured, stu
6th - 8th
Applied Math, Civics, Writing-Expository
CCSS
6.SP.A.1
, 6.SP.A.2
, RI.6.1
+25
Problem Solver Project - Inventing Solutions to Everyday Problems - No Prep
A great back to school activity, or as part of an inventor unit, this project turns students into problem solvers as they invent a solution to an everyday problem they face! Get them thinking outside the box to come up with creative inventions to solve the problem. It's no prep and comes in digital and printable versions! This resource includes:Digital PowerPoint versionDigital Google Slides versionPrintable black & white versionStudents complete the project in 4 steps:Brainstorm everyday proble
3rd - 6th
For All Subjects
Science PBL | Project and Problem Based Learning Bundle
Project/problem based learning is a great way to teach science and have your students learn through discovery. This bundle includes PBLs that teach force and motion, ecosystems, and meteorology. In the force and motion PBL, students design a roller coaster to illustrate different key content vocabulary. While doing the meteorology PBL, students research different locations in the world and create a weather report script. In the ecosystem project they will research the causes and effects as we
4th - 6th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Environment
NGSS
5-ESS2-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-ESS2-1
+13
Ecosystems & Environmental Concerns PBL | Science Project Based Learning
Looking for a fun and engaging way to teach about different ecosystems and their environmental concerns? Interested in student driven learning? This Project Based Learning unit allows students to learn about ecosystems by examining an environmental issue within an ecosystem. Students act as environmentalists as they research the causes and effects as well as problems and solutions of an environmental issue by examining the different factors that make up an ecosystem. This is a student-centered w
4th - 8th
Environment, Science
Also included in: Science PBL | Project and Problem Based Learning Bundle
Innovation Unit for Gifted and Talented Lessons | STEM Design Project Enrichment
💡 Innovation: The Power of Ideas | STEM Design Thinking Project (Grades 3–5) Looking for a meaningful, engaging way to teach innovation, problem-solving, and design thinking in your classroom? This ready-to-use project guides students through the full process of identifying real-world problems and creating thoughtful, student-driven solutions! Perfect for gifted & talented, enrichment, STEM, PBL, or upper elementary classrooms, this resource helps students think like innovators while buildin
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Other (Science), Other (Social Studies)
Nonfiction Text Structures Craft Project | Informational Text Activity
Looking for an engaging way to teach nonfiction text structures and text features? This hands-on Nonfiction Text Structures Craft Project helps students visually organize and analyze informational texts using the five major text structures: DescriptionCause & EffectCompare & ContrastProblem & SolutionSequence (Chronological Order)Students create a multi-panel craft where each section focuses on a different text structure. This project reinforces informational reading skills while encouraging de
3rd - 8th
For All Subjects, Informational Text, Reading
Island of the Blue Dolphins High-Interest Interactive Lapbook Project Easy Prep
Island of the Blue Dolphins Interactive Lapbook Bring the Classic Story to Life with Hands-On Learning!Transform your novel study into an unforgettable adventure! This all-in-one resource immerses students in Island of the Blue Dolphins through creative, standards-based activities that go beyond basic comprehension. Research Connections – Link the story to real-world survival skills and Channel Islands history Chapter Summary Tools – Build retention without busywork Figurative Language Hunt
4th - 8th
English Language Arts, Literature, Writing
CCSS
RL.5.1
, RL.5.4
, CCRA.R.1
+3
Create a Business Project, Create a Business Plan & Shark Tank-Style Project
Unlock a turn-key, editable pitch deck that guides students step-by-step through building a real-world business plan and delivering a compelling presentation.This resource is perfect for entrepreneurship, business, economics, or career-ready classrooms. It combines teacher ease + student engagement, with prompts, scaffolds, and a polished slide design. What’s Included: A full set of editable Google Slides covering major pitch sections: Problem, Solution, Target Market, Business Model, Financial
6th - 10th
Business, Creative Writing, Economics
Reading Enrichment Project
Excite your accelerated students with this reading enrichment project. Students will extend their thinking about reading by creating a novel unit. Students that are ready for the challenge will create a unit that includes: *Essential or Guiding Questions *Pre-reading Activities *Vocabulary *Story Element Activities •Characters •Setting •Plot •Conflict - Problem/Solution •Theme •Mood •Point of View *Literal Comprehension
5th - 7th
Literature, Reading
CCSS
RL.5.4
, RL.5.5
, RL.5.6
+4
Also included in: Enrichment Activities Bundle
Create a Business Plan Project, Business Plan Worksheets for Middle School
Bring real-world learning into your classroom with this 40-page editable business plan project, designed to help middle and high school students build entrepreneurial thinking, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills — all while creating their own business ideas from scratch! This week-long entrepreneurship project walks students through the complete business planning process, from identifying real-world problems to brainstorming solutions, understanding customers, developing a unique va
6th - 10th
Business, Economics , Informational Text
Reading Project: Charm Bracelet Story Retell
This is a literacy project that will work for any fiction book and can be used for all grades. This project is best used when printed on 11 inch by 17 inch paper. In this project students will create a charm bracelet that includes the following charms
-theme
-moral
-genre
-character
-character
-character
-character
-setting
-event 1
-event 2
-problem
-solution
students draw a picture on the back of each charm to show their understanding of the story and write their responses on the lines. Then
2nd - 6th
Literature, Reading
IB MYP Design Building a City Project using TinkerCAD | TinkerCAD | MYP
Bring global challenges to life with this MYP Design-aligned Cityscapes project, where students research, design, and build a sustainable city to solve a real-world problem connected to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This hands-on, project-based learning unit engages students in every stage of the IB Design Cycle—from identifying global problems to prototyping innovative solutions in TinkerCAD. Perfect for middle school STEM, MYP Year 3, or any design thinking
5th - 9th
Engineering
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+4
Narrative Writing Graphic Organizer: Story Lesson, Problem & Solution Worksheet
Help your students plan meaningful and engaging stories with this Narrative Writing Graphic Organizer focused on story lessons, problem, and solution! This no-prep worksheet guides students step-by-step as they think about the lesson their story teaches and how their character learns it. Perfect for building strong story structure, character development, and sequencing skills, this resource supports a wide range of learners from early writers to upper elementary students. This resource was de
1st - 6th
Creative Writing, Short Stories, Writing
CCSS
W.1.3
, W.2.3
, W.3.3
+6
SDG Activities & Worksheets - Inquiry, PBL, Debate & Projects
This SDG Inquiry Toolkit gives you everything you need to guide students through real-world thinking, discussion, and action using a structured, easy-to-follow system. Students do more than learn about global issues. They analyze problems, evaluate solutions, and take meaningful action. ✔ Built as a full inquiry system ✔ Includes speaking, movement, writing, and project-based learning ✔ Designed for repeat use all year long ✔ Supports multiple ability levels with built-in differentiation Flex
3rd - 7th
Civics, For All Subjects, Other (Social Studies)
Self-Directed Challenge Project for Advanced/Gifted Students
There is always that small group of students in every class that quickly masters the content, finishes work with ease, and is left feeling bored and unchallenged. This challenge project was made for these kids. This 9 page PDF workbook guides a small group of students through the process of picking a problem around the school to solve, brainstorming solutions, creating plans, managing supplies and timelines, and even has them create their own rubric for grading. I use the project each term wit
3rd - 8th
English Language Arts, Social Studies
Human Physiology Research Project - MYP Science Assessment G7 or G8 Criterion D
Do you need a ready-made assessment for a Grade 7 or Grade 8 unit on Human Physiology? IB MYP Science students must complete a research task: Reflecting on the Impacts of Science. This is a Criterion D assessment task focusing on the use of medical science to treat health problems. It is no-prep and requires no other resources - simply print and hand out, share electronically, or assign via Google Classroom. Students are guided through the process of:Choosing a health problem to research.Identif
7th - 9th
Biology, Science
Fish Bowl - STEM, Invention, Enrichment Lesson Plans, Project, Worksheet
Fish Bowl: A STEM & Design Thinking Project for Middle SchoolLike "Shark Tank" but for students! Transform your classroom into an innovation lab with this engaging, standards-aligned invention project that has students identifying real-world problems, researching solutions, and creating prototypes from recycled materials! What's Included:Complete student checklist and work pages broken down into a set of 13 tasksAssessment rubric optionsPresentation guidelines and pitch frameworkWhy Teachers L
5th - 9th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
+1
Social Entrepreneurship - Young Wonders Project
This Young Wonders Project was developed to extend a reader's workshop unit of the same name. The reader's workshop unit had students read novels about young wonders (i.e. Malala, The Red Pencil, Paying it Forward). This project encourages students to think about how they can become a young wonder in the world by becoming social entrepreneurs. This bundle of documents has students think of social issues and problems in their own community, and how they can solve those problems. Students wor
6th - 9th
Reading
Activity - Impact of Personal and culture preference in solution to a problem
This activity nurture the inquiry of the students to learn more about the impact of communities and its culture in solution to a problem. Students will be exploring based on their interest based in the given context and this makes this activity interesting and engaging for the learners which enables differential learning. This activity is best suitable for improving research skills, analytical skills and critical thinking of the learners, especially in MYP curriculum and other design project tra
6th - 10th
Problem-Solving Through an Advertising Campaign
Turn creativity into critical thinking with Problem-Solving Through an Advertising Campaign—a dynamic project where students design solutions and pitch them with purpose. This engaging activity blends marketing, innovation, and persuasive writing to build collaboration and problem-solving skills. Perfect for gifted learners, PBL units, or cross-curricular enrichment!
3rd - 6th
For All Subjects
Perpendicular Bisector Problem
A challenging coordinate geometry problem (FRQ) suitable for advanced or on-level geometry students. Coordinate geometry, equation writing, perpendicular lines, triangles, and more! This problem with 7 questions can be used as a formative assessment or collaborative group work. Could be used for a poster project. Solutions, rubric and CCSS alignment included.
8th - 10th
Algebra, Geometry
CCSS
HSF-LE.A.2
, HSG-CO.A.1
, HSG-CO.D.12
+3
Also included in: TPC Geometry 2024 FRQ Bundle
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
Warmth with Purpose: Engineering Thermal Safety Solutions - Biblical Integration
Transform your science classroom into a space where learning meets purpose. In Warmth with Purpose: Engineering Thermal Safety Solutions, students step into the role of engineers, using chemistry and thermal energy concepts to design real-world solutions that help people stay warm and safe in cold-weather conditions. This isn’t just another project, it’s a meaningful, hands-on experience where students learn that science can be used to serve others through action. Through a carefully structure
6th - 8th
Chemistry, Engineering, General Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-PS1-4
+7
End of the Year Biology Project
This End-of-Year Biology Project: “Life in Balance” is a comprehensive, inquiry-based review that brings together all major biology concepts into one engaging, real-world application. Students design a living system (real or fictional) and use it to demonstrate understanding of key topics including cells, energy flow, genetics, protein synthesis, cell division, evolution, ecosystems, cycles of matter, and human impact. By requiring students to connect concepts—such as DNA to traits, photosynthe
8th - 10th
Biology, General Science
NGSS
HS-LS1-5
, HS-LS2-3
, HS-LS2-7
+15
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