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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
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
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
Classroom Redesign Challenge | End of Year Design Thinking Project | Grades 4–6
Bring energy, creativity, and real-world problem solving to your classroom with this fun and meaningful end-of-year project!In the Classroom Redesign Challenge, students take on the role of designers tasked with creating a better classroom for next year's students. Using the design thinking process: Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, PLUS Present students work collaboratively to observe needs, brainstorm solutions, and design a new classroom layout that improves learning, comfort, and organi
4th - 6th
Classroom Community, Engineering, For All Subjects
My Dream Summer Resort End of Year Project Based Task 3rd Grade Differentiated
Are you searching for engaging ways to keep your 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders learning and thinking critically over the summer break? Do you want to foster a love for inquiry and problem-solving without the hassle of extensive lesson planning?Introducing "3rd Grade Summer Project | End of Year Activities | Critical Thinking & Inquiry-Based Learning", your ultimate solution for a fun and educational summer! These thoughtfully designed worksheets are packed with opportunities for students to explore,
2nd - 4th
Coloring Pages, Creative Writing, Other (Arts)
AI-Proof It Bundle — Assignment Audit Gem + Teaching Strategies Gem
The complete AI-proof lesson design system. Audit any assignment for AI vulnerability, then redesign it using 6 research-backed strategies.Two Gems. One system. The complete solution for AI-resistant lesson design.Students are using AI to complete assignments in seconds. Detection doesn't fix it. These two tools do. The Assignment Audit Gem tells you exactly why an assignment is vulnerable and what to do about it. The Teaching Strategies Gem helps you redesign it — or build something new — usi
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For All Subjects
Earth Week Activities Earth Day Renewable Energy STEM Wind Car Solar Oven Water
These Earth Week Activities are a fun and engaging way to explore renewable energy with students in grades 2–5. Featuring a wind-powered car, water wheel, and solar oven project, this bundle gives students hands-on opportunities to design, build, test, and learn how natural resources can power real-world solutions. Perfect for Earth Day, science enrichment, STEM challenges, or project-based learning, these activities make it easy to combine creativity, problem-solving, and environmental scie
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Environment
Cybersecurity Scenario Consultant Challenge #1 ➽ Engage, Analyze, Protect! PBL
➽ What this immersive Cybersecurity Scenario Challenge teaches:Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability—the CIA TriadBalancing CIA Engage your students with this dynamic Cybersecurity Scenario Challenge, designed to immerse them in real-world cybersecurity problem-solving. Students take on the role of cybersecurity consultants to protect a family-owned restaurant’s prized recipes, applying the CIA Triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability) to identify risks and propose solutions. This c
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Computer Science - Technology, For All Subjects, Library Skills
CCSS
RI.9-10.7
, CCRA.W.1
, CCRA.W.2
+2
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
Engineer Design Process Worksheet – Comic Strip process notes
Design Process Comic Strip Worksheet – STEM Reflection for Grades 3–5Make engineering fun and visual with this Design Process Comic Strip Worksheet, created for grades 3–5! This printable resource turns the Engineering Design Process into a creative storytelling experience where students draw and write about each step of their design challenge—from identifying the problem to improving their solution. Perfect for STEM, makerspace, or PBL classrooms, this worksheet helps students sequence their
3rd - 5th
Basic Principles, Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
Problem Solving Game
The Problem Solvers! board game was created to help preschool age children practice their problem solving skills in a fun and engaging way. Promoting problem solving skills in the classroom helps children develop social emotional skills including self-regulation, expressing and understanding emotions, and developing social relationships. It also promotes cognitive development and communication skills. The game focuses on teaching the four steps to problem solving: Identifying the problem, Thinki
PreK
School Newspaper Newscast Problem Based Learning PBL Scenario
Use this PBL scenario to kick start your school newspaper. This PBL will get you students to think of the idea for a school newspaper, newscast, etc. without the teacher instructing them on what they will do. PBL comes with a general guideline on how to facilitate the scenario in your class.
This scenario will take a 2-5 days for students to work through the learning process and finalize research before stating the problem and generating solutions (brainstorming).
Useful in grades 4-8.
4th - 8th
English Language Arts
Cybersecurity Scenario Challenge #4 ➽ Strengthening Security Layers! PBL
➽ What this immersive Cybersecurity Scenario Challenge teaches:Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability—the CIA TriadBalancing CIATechnical, Management, and Operational ControlsDive into the intricacies of layered security with Cybersecurity Scenario Challenge #4: Strengthening Layers of Security in an Accounting Firm. In this engaging and practical activity, students role-play as cybersecurity consultants to identify and mitigate risks tied to the CIA Triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availa
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Computer Science - Technology, For All Subjects, Library Skills
CCSS
W.9-10.1
, W.9-10.2
, W.11-12.1
+3
Social Story: Safe Hands
An introduction to Social Stories Social Stories were originally created in 1991 by Carol Gray, a Special Educator for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Children with ASD often have difficulty interpreting social cues and rules and one purpose of a Social Story is to describe a complete event or interaction so that children are introduced to who or what is involved and what may happen. Through the use of colorful pictures and specific language in the sentences, Social Stories can
PreK - K
Social Story: I Can Use My Words
An introduction to Social Stories Social Stories were originally created in 1991 by Carol Gray, a Special Educator for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Children with ASD often have difficulty interpreting social cues and rules and one purpose of a Social Story is to describe a complete event or interaction so that children are introduced to who or what is involved and what may happen. Through the use of colorful pictures and specific language in the sentences, Social Stories can h
PreK - K
When I Have Big Feelings - Social Story
An introduction to Social Stories
Social Stories were originally created in 1991 by Carol Gray, a Special Educator for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Children with ASD often have difficulty interpreting social cues and rules and one purpose of a Social Story is to describe a complete event or interaction so that children are introduced to who or what is involved and what may happen. Through the use of colorful pictures and specific language in the sentences, Social Stories can
PreK
Social Story: When I Get Upset
An introduction to Social Stories
Social Stories were originally created in 1991 by Carol Gray, a Special Educator for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Children with ASD often have difficulty interpreting social cues and rules and one purpose of a Social Story is to describe a complete event or interaction so that children are introduced to who or what is involved and what may happen. Through the use of colorful pictures and specific language in the sentences, Social Stories can
PreK
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