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Project Based Learning PBL Projects Bundle Math Writing 3rd 4th 5th Grade
Using Project Based Learning in your classroom is the perfect way to have your students incorporate reading, writing, math, critical thinking, and problem solving skills in a fun, real-life context. In these PBL units, students will complete a variety of rigorous and engaging real world tasks such as planning a camping trip, running an ice cream truck, planing a makeover of their classroom and more. Give your students choice! As they work through these PBL activities, they will have the opp
3rd - 6th
Math, Science, Writing
Rainforest Project Based Learning PBL Habitats ELA Math Writing Activity
Using this Rainforest Project Based Learning in your classroom is the perfect way to have your students incorporate reading, writing, science, math, critical thinking, and problem solving skills in a fun, real-life context. In this PBL unit, your kids will love being SURVIVOR KID as they try to survive 5 days and nights in the rainforest! As they work to survive the rainforest, they will need to plan and budget, design a shelter, design a water filtration device, plan for animal and insect en
3rd - 6th
Geography, Science, Writing
Earthquake Unit Study Bundle | Math, Writing, STEM, PBL, Task Cards, Novel Study
Earthquake Unit Study Bundle | Cross-Curricular Math, Writing, STEM, PBL, Task Cards & Novel Study | 3rd–6th GradeCreate a powerful, engaging, and fully integrated earthquake unit study with this comprehensive bundle designed for 3rd–6th grade students. This resource combines math, writing, STEM, reading, and problem-based learning into one cohesive, high-interest unit built around real-world applications and critical thinking. Perfect for classrooms and homeschool settings, this bundle provi
3rd - 6th
Applied Math, Earth Sciences, Novel Studies
CCSS
3.MD.A.1
, 3.MD.A.2
, 3.MD.C.7
+141
Middle School Density Bundle: Project-Based Labs Math Graphing Print & Digital
6-resource Middle School Density Bundle for grades 6-8 Physical Science & STEM. Includes 2 NGSS-aligned project-based hands-on labs, leveled math word problems, graphing activities, and 2 auto-grading digital interactive sets with complete answer keys.This Middle School STEM Density Bundle includes 6 scaffolded resources that teach density through project-based labs, mathematical calculations, graphing, and digital activities. It contains the Density Inquiry Lab Project-Based STEM Activity with
7th - 10th, Adult Education
Earth Sciences, Math, Science
CCSS, NGSS
6.EE.B.6
, 8.EE.B.5
, HSA-CED.A.4
+7
River Water Filtration System | STEAM Project-Based Learning Unit | Grade 6
Make STEAM meaningful without sacrificing curriculum coverage. This integrated Grade 6 REAL STEAM unit was designed to help teachers move beyond isolated activities and toward authentic, purposeful project-based learning that still supports core curriculum goals. Transform your classroom from content coverage to meaningful real-world learning with this interdisciplinary STEAM unit focused on river pollution, water filtration, engineering design, and environmental problem-solving. This resource i
6th
Engineering, Environment, Measurement
Winter Enrichment Activities - Gifted & Talented Reading, Math & STEM Projects
Are you looking for some engaging winter activities for your third, fourth, and fifth grade gifted and talented students? These ready-to-use resources are perfect to add some fun after winter break. Winter Math Logic Puzzles will engage your students in math critical thinking. They will use their knowledge of multiplication and division to solve for symbols. This activity requires algebraic thinking. Run an Ice Rink is a printable project that addresses perimeter, area, decimals, addition, subtr
3rd - 5th
Applied Math, Engineering, Informational Text
CCSS, NGSS
4.MD.A.3
, 4.NBT.A.3
, 4.NBT.B.4
+40
Platypus Math Writing Steam Bundle
Dive into the captivating world of the platypus, a truly remarkable Australian mammal that challenges conventional thinking. This resource is designed to spark curiosity and ignite creativity in students, exploring the fascinating life cycle of this egg-laying marvel. Why Explore the Platypus?⭐️ Defying Expectations: The platypus is a living testament to the wonders of nature, defying typical mammalian characteristics with its egg-laying abilities and unique features. ⭐️ Biomimicry Inspi
2nd - 3rd
Basic Operations, Biology, Creative Writing
Project Based Learning-Design a Mini-Golf Hole Challenge
Bring math and science to life with Mini-Golf Mayhem — an engaging, hands-on Project-Based Learning (PBL) unit where students design a mini-golf hole through creativity and innovation! By aligning this resource to your own geometry and science standards, students will go through the process of designing and building their very own creative mini-golf hole. Students will: Explore angles, measurement, force, and motion Apply real-world problem-solving and collaboration Innovate with creativity w
3rd - 8th
Geometry, Measurement, Physics
K–1 Alphabet STEM Curriculum Fun A–Z Science, Math & Engineering Activities
Bring STEM learning to life in your classroom with this A–Z STEM Alphabet Curriculum! Perfect for Kindergarten and 1st Grade, this resource is designed to introduce young learners to science, technology, engineering, and math through engaging stories, worksheets, and hands-on STEM activities. Each letter of the alphabet features a fun STEM theme (A is for Astronaut , B is for Bubbles , C is for Coding , D is for Dinosaur … all the way to Z is for Zoo ). Students will explore real-world conce
PreK - 1st
Engineering, General Science, Graphing
Multiply to Save the Wild | Project-Based Learning Properties of Multiplication
Multiply to Save the Wild | Project-Based Learning for Multiplication & Properties of Multiplication Make multiplication meaningful with this real-world, project-based learning unit! In Multiply to Save the Wild, students research an endangered animal and apply the properties of multiplication to solve authentic math problems. Through engaging Math Missions (habitat space, food needs, and conservation efforts), students practice multiplication while learning about animal conservation and creati
2nd - 5th
Basic Operations, General Science, Other (ELA)
CCSS
4.NBT.B.5
, 5.NBT.B.5
, 5.NBT.B.6
+8
3rd Grade Math, Science & Social Studies Choice Board | TEKS Aligned | Cross‑Cur
**Canva Template Link for Editability!**Engage your students with this cross‑curricular Choice Board that integrates Math, Science, and Social Studies into meaningful, student‑centered activities. This resource encourages critical thinking, creativity, and real‑world connections while giving students ownership of their learning. Perfect for centers, enrichment, early finishers, project‑based learning, or sub plans! What’s Included 1 Cross‑Curricular Choice Board (Math, Science, & Social Studi
3rd
Other (Math), Other (Science), Other (Social Studies)
Math & Science Project | Halloween Multiplication & Potion Experiments PBL
Bring spooky fun into your classroom while reinforcing multiplication, problem-solving, and scientific observation! This Halloween project-based learning unit engages students in creating magical potions while applying math and science skills. Students use multiplication to scale potion recipes, conduct safe hands-on experiments, and record their results in a creative potion guidebook. Perfect for grades 3–5, this resource blends math, science, and writing in a way that is low-prep for teachers
3rd - 5th
Basic Operations, General Science, Writing-Expository
CCSS
4.NBT.B.5
, 5.NBT.B.5
, 3.OA.A.4
+7
Fibonacci Challenge Problems I Enrichment Math | Grades (5-10)
Do you need engaging materials that bridge the gap between abstract concepts and real-world applications for your 5th through 10th graders? Discover the captivating world of the Fibonacci Sequence with these Problem-Solving Worksheets for Gifted Learners. Designed to elevate your instruction, this resource provides a "no-prep" solution that saves you valuable time while fostering deep critical thinking and engineering skills in your brightest students. What’s Included:7 Worksheets: A progressi
5th - 10th, Higher Education
Algebra, Engineering, Geometry
CCSS
HSF-IF.A.3
Also included in: Fibonacci Math Projects & Problem Solving Bundle (Grades 5–10)
STEM PBL Civil Engineering - Bridge Design Math Measurement Weight Money Project
STEM PBL - CIVIL ENGINEERING FOR KIDS BRIDGE DESIGNThis exciting Fun Mathwork Product makes bridge design accessible for kids! This product is great to use as a spine to teach kids about bridges. It can also be used to supplement a stick bridge project, reinforce basic math skills for your students, and/or use just use for fun! Bridge Design is composed of (3) Exciting Modules: MODULE 1 - BRIDGE TYPESThis module is an Introduction into bridge types using pictures, descriptions, and vocabulary. T
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Math, Measurement
CCSS
2.MD.A.1
, 2.MD.A.3
, 2.MD.C.8
+10
Christmas Math Activity (Addition + Drawing)
In this festive math and creativity activity, students will pretend they’re shopping for a Christmas dinner at the grocery store!On the first page, students will see a Christmas grocery advertisement featuring traditional holiday foods that are commonly found on a Christmas menu.On the second page, students will use the prices from the ad to select and calculate a combination of items that total exactly $10.Once they have “purchased” their items, students will draw their chosen foods on a dinne
K - 2nd
Basic Operations, Family Consumer Sciences, Money Math
Carpentry Math Worksheet | Carpentry Activity GATE Middle School
🧠 Worksheet | Welding | Gifted & Talented Middle School Critical ThinkingEngage your students with this high-interest, real-world Carpentry worksheet focused on Carpentry Math. This resource is designed to promote critical thinking, inquiry-based learning, and real-world application, making it perfect for modern classrooms. Students will explore meaningful scenarios, analyze real-world connections, and express their ideas through structured questions that go beyond basic recall. For a FREE
6th - 8th
Engineering, Instructional Technology, Physical Science
Ancient Civilizations Math Project | Blueprint & Model Public Works Activity 3-5
Bring history and math to life with this hands-on, project-based learning assignment! Students take on the role of Chief Architect and Treasurer for an ancient civilization and design a massive public works project. Using multiplication, division, and problem-solving, they’ll calculate materials, labor costs, and timelines, create a blueprint, and then scale it down to build a physical model of their chosen structure. This engaging resource integrates math, social studies, and persuasive writing
3rd - 5th
Ancient History, Basic Operations, Engineering
Robot Inventor STEM Challenge | Multiplication Math Project | Grades 3-5
Looking for an engaging STEM activity that integrates math, creativity, and problem-solving? This Inventor Challenge encourages students to think like engineers as they design a robot that solves a real-world problem at school!Students will:• Identify a school-related problem• Design a robot invention• Explain how their invention works• Use multiplication to model features of their design• Reflect on perseverance and growth mindsetThis cross-curricular activity combines STEM learning, engineerin
3rd - 5th
Other (ELA), Other (Math), Other (Science)
3rd Grade Career Based Math Activities
These 3rd Grade Career-Based Math Activities bring math to life with real-world, hands-on projects that are aligned to key 3rd grade math TEKS. Each activity connects essential skills to exciting careers like Toy Designer, Food Truck Manager, Meteorologist, and Arcade Operator—giving students a meaningful purpose for their learning. Designed with a low floor, high ceiling approach, these activities support all learners while stretching their thinking. Students apply addition, subtraction, multip
2nd - 5th
Other (Math), Other (Science), Other (Social Studies)
Math integrated PBL How many days old am I?
How Many Days Old Am I? A Math integrated projectHow many days old am I? is a math project that includes understanding a calendar and leap years, how planet Earth and the Sun interact to form what we call a year and a day, as well as lots of multiplication facts, larger multiplication numbers with it all personalized on their age and the research they do on other humans. This project can be done with students who are turning the idea of continued addition into multiplication (typically around 3
2nd - 7th
Basic Operations, Informational Text, Physical Science
Computer Science Coding Unit: Tile Patterns | Art, Math & Engineering
Introduce your students to the fascinating intersection of art, math, and technology with this dynamic project-based unit! Students explore the world of Islamic geometric patterns and use block-based coding platforms (like TurtleArt, Scratch, or Tinkercad Codeblocks) to design stunning, original tile compositions that blend symmetry, logic, and creative expression. Watch this video to learn about the skills your students will learn! This cross-curricular unit is perfect for teachers lookin
5th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Geometry, Graphic Arts
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+4
STEM PBL Civil Engineering- Traffic Jam! Pine City Measurement Math Project
STEM PROJECT BASED LEARNING - CIVIL ENGINEERING FOR KIDSTraffic Jam! Pine City Math Measurement ProjectOh no! There is a major traffic jam in Pine City and it's even causing problems for the Fire Department! You have just been hired as a traffic engineer by the City to perform a traffic study to get to the bottom of this traffic nightmare. Your traffic study will evaluate all-important Fire Department Response times for the existing traffic conditions and for (2) options to improve the traffic.
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Math
CCSS
2.MD.A.1
, 2.MD.A.3
, 2.MD.B.5
+21
Foil Boat Building Summer Fun | Hands on Math and Science | STEM Activity
Fun end of year Science Challenge to explore sinking and floating. Foil Boat Building Activity! Sink or float? They'll love designing a blueprint, testing their boat with marbles or pennies. Kids love competing! Try this science activity this summer at camp!This product includes:*Resource suggestions *Materials needed *Steps in a Process *Aqua foil BLUEPRINT sheet *Aqua foil Boat Data sheet *Terms of Use *Credits page This is a great activity for:*Science observations *Scientific Method/ Process
K - 8th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Engineering, Measurement, Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Unit 1 Robot Motion Math | Distance, Speed & Time WS + Answer Key
Tired of students blindly guessing how fast robots should move? This bell ringer worksheet teaches them the real-world math behind motion, using Distance = Speed × Time. Students calculate distances, speeds, and travel times — then compare motion scenarios to deepen understanding. This resource is also included in the LEGO SPIKE Prime Robotics Unit: Intro to Coding, Movement & Robot Logic (9 Lessons / 2 Weeks). Why teachers love it: Multiple problems increase rigor without creating extra work
4th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Robotics
Also included in: Movement Math for Robotics | 5 Worksheets + Answer Keys
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