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Cell Simile Digital Graphic Organizer
This is an engaging introductory lesson designed to prepare students for a Cell Simile Project. The lesson begins with a comparison of plant and animal cells, allowing students to build a foundational understanding of their structures and functions. Students then work with key vocabulary and definitions to reinforce cell terminology. In collaborative groups, students select a real-world system or environment (e.g., Disneyland, Target, an airplane) and analyze how the parts of a plant or animal
5th - 12th
Biology, General Science, Other (Science)
The Ecology of Avatar Choice Board Project (Paper & Digital)
UPDATED! This product now comes with a completely digital and highly interactive lesson or an updated print and go version. The project has been differentiated to allow you to assign points to your liking. The project has also been tweaked so that students DO NOT have to watch the movie to complete the project. Take the stress out of the end of the year with this fun culminating Ecology project. This project is great for students no matter their learning level (from self-contained to AP Environ
7th - 12th
Biology, Environment
Famous Inventors RESEARCH PROJECT Based Learning STEM Thinkers Biography
Spark Innovation with This Famous Inventor Biography Research Project!Want to teach biography writing in a way that excites your students and honors real-world thinkers? This Famous Inventor Research Project helps students explore the lives and legacies of groundbreaking inventors through engaging, creative writing tasks and structured research activities. Perfect for middle school ELA, STEM integration, or cross-curricular units, this project-based learning activity is packed with writing pr
5th - 8th
English Language Arts, Science, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.W.7
Audio Visual Eras of Film Project
This project is designed to be completed over the course of 6 weeks, allowing students time to fully explore the history of film while developing their own creative filmmaking skills. Each week focuses on a different era of cinema, beginning with Silent Films and progressing through major developments in film history, all the way to Modern CGI and Special Effects. Each film era includes: A featured movie to watch and analyze A guided movie guide with critical thinking and discussion questions
4th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Computer Science - Technology, Instructional Technology, Other (Performing Arts)
Built Different: Cell Classification & Organelle Activity | Project| Low-Prep
Great for a sub! Low Prep! Print & Go! Prokaryotic & Eukaryotic cells & organelles! Differentiated! Sub Plan! Take your cell theory unit to the next level with this highly engaging, mission-based biology challenge! In this creative scientific investigation, students become biotechnology engineers tasked with designing brand-new microscopic species capable of surviving extreme environments. Focusing in on the similarities and differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.Students apply th
6th - 12th
Biology, General Science
Halloween Read-Aloud STEM Challenges | 10 Story-Based Engineering Projects
Bring Halloween learning to life with these 10 hands-on STEM challenges inspired by popular Halloween read-alouds! Each activity connects to a story students love and challenges them to design, build, and solve problems using creativity and critical thinking. Perfect for October STEM stations, small groups, or a full week of festive fun, these story-based engineering projects keep engagement high while reinforcing real science and engineering practices. 🧠 Why Teachers Love This Resource:✅ 1
1st - 3rd
Classroom Community, Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
Extreme Weather Research Project: Science and Math (Statistics)
Extreme Weather Project | Research + Data Analysis | PBL ActivityBring science and math together with this engaging Extreme Weather Project designed for upper elementary and middle school students! This comprehensive, project-based learning experience challenges students to think like scientists as they explore the causes and impacts of extreme weather events. Students will begin by researching a specific type of extreme weather (such as hurricanes, tornadoes, droughts, blizzards, etc.) to buil
5th - 8th
Earth Sciences, Statistics
Research Webquest End of Year ELA Project Argument Writing Adophis
This engaging Research Webquest is the perfect End of Year ELA Project for middle school and early high school students in grades 7–10. Designed to combine research, argument writing, and critical thinking, this project-based learning activity guides students through a real-world NASA mission where they analyze information, evaluate evidence, and write a formal response using Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning (CER). Ideal for independent work, sub plans, test prep, or research writing units,
7th - 10th
Astronomy, Other (ELA), Writing
CCSS, NGSS
RI.7.1
, W.7.1
, W.7.7
+2
California Ecosystems Project + Slides Templates for 10 ecosystems
An Ecology project with student templates focusing on 10 specific California ecosystems (e.g., Redwood, Coastal Wetlands, Kelp Forest, etc.) Students may work in groups or be assigned locations. Each ecosystem template includes student instructions on each slide, a template to create a trophic triangle and food web, and a list of organisms specific to the ecosystem. Great ecology project to check for understanding.
7th - 10th
Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment
CCSS, NGSS
RST.6-8.4
, RST.9-10.4
, HS-LS2-7
+8
Planet Research Project - Create Your Own Civilization on a Planet - No Prep
This Planets Project gets students using critical and creative thinking to brainstorm and invent solutions to create civilization on another planet. It's perfect for an independent study project, enrichment or extension on a solar system unit, or an end of unit project for the whole class + an easy way to differentiate for your gifted and talented students! This project is completed in 5 steps:Pick a Planet - Students conduct their own research and select a planet to focus on, or you can provi
4th - 6th
Science
Also included in: Independent Study Project BUNDLE No Prep - Growing Bundle!
Earthquake Shake Tower Challenge – Structural Engineering STEM Project
In the Earthquake Shake Test Tower STEM Challenge, students become civil and structural engineers as they design and build a tower that can withstand simulated earthquake forces without collapsing. Using simple classroom materials, students explore vibrations, structural stability, balance, and energy transfer while engaging in authentic problem-solving through the Engineering Design Process. This exciting, low-prep STEM challenge is ideal for STEM labs, science classrooms, engineering unit
K - 8th
Engineering, For All Subjects, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Wave Principles and Music Project with Warm-Ups Bundle
Want a cross-curricular project that combines music, art, and science? With this project based learning activity, students deepen their understanding of wave principles while having a choice in the type of project they would like to produce. Students focus on wave principles such as frequency, amplitude, waveforms, harmonics, crests, troughs, etc. while also exploring musical concepts such as timbre, echo, reverb, rhythm, tempo, and pitch. Students will be able to:Create an original piece of mus
4th - 8th
General Science, Other (Arts), Physics
Algorithm Showdown and Real-Life Algorithm Design Project - AP CSP
Looking for a meaningful project to go with the Code.org AP CSP Algorithms unit? If you have noticed that Code.org does not really include a full project for this unit, this resource fills that gap with a structured, student-friendly assignment that helps learners apply algorithmic thinking in a clear and practical way. This resource gives students the chance to do more than just answer lesson questions. They first analyze two different algorithms for the same task, decide which one is more e
6th - 12th, Higher Education
Computer Science - Technology, Instructional Technology, Robotics
Scientific Method- Science Project and Presentation
Students will show their ability to follow the Scientific Method. This is a project that asks students to start with a hypothesis and follow the scientific method all the way to conclusion. A very simple experiment is chosen by each child and all work is completed at home. At the end of the project, students bring in their 'clipboards' of information and present their posters to the class. There are also forms for students who need modifications. I've done this for about 15 years and am amazed e
3rd - 8th
General Science, Informational Text, Visual Arts
My Choice Energy Research Project + Student Planning Worksheet
My Choice Energy Research Project + Student Planning Worksheet | Secondary Science Research & Presentation Assignment Empower your middle and high school students to take ownership of their learning with this student-centered energy research project, designed to promote inquiry, critical thinking, and real-world science application. With a flexible and editable structure, this engaging resource allows students to explore any energy source of their choice—from solar and wind to nuclear and fos
6th - 10th
General Science, Physical Science
PBL Infographic Project Planner & Organizer for Research & Media Literacy
Plan, organize, and execute impactful infographic projects with this P BL Infographic Project Planner & Organizer for Research and Media Literacy. Perfect for middle and high school classrooms, this resource helps students brainstorm, collect data, cite sources properly, and organize their ideas visually. Designed to support project-based learning, media literacy, and research skills, it includes space for attribution, critical thinking prompts, and layout planning—empowering students to crea
9th - 12th
For All Subjects, Other (Arts), Other (Science)
CCSS
RI.9-10.7
, RI.11-12.7
, W.9-10.6
+3
Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration Board Game Group Project | Grades 6-9
Make learning photosynthesis and cellular respiration hands-on and engaging with this collaborative board game group or individual project! Perfect for grades 6-9 science, this activity challenges students to design, build, and play their own review board games, reinforcing key concepts while practicing teamwork, critical thinking, and creativity. Students will work in groups (or individually) to create a fully playable board game that includes at least 25 scientifically accurate questions
6th - 9th
Biology, General Science
Make Your Own Planet Elementary STEM Project GoogleSlides
Make your own planet! Created specifically for gifted and talented 3rd and 4th grade students, this fun space STEM project will help your students become an expert on our place in space, and then apply everything they have learned to create their own planet - literally! Provided as a self-paced googleslides activity, this elementary STEM project works best over a block of four classes (in person or distance learning), approximately one hour each: Day 1: Students will become an expert on our plac
3rd - 4th
Astronomy, Engineering
NGSS
3-ESS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 4-ESS2-2
Independent Fibonacci Sequence Project
Do you have advanced math or science students who are always craving more?! This is the perfect project for them. Students can independently move from slide to slide and do the following: - Get background information on the Fibonacci Sequence - Understand how the sequence works within math and science - Engage with the slides through activities that require them to add their answers/thoughts - Create a project to explain it to others at the end of the exploration Topics covered: - Fibo
6th - 8th
Math, Science
Adopt an Animal Engineer: A Mini Biomimicry Project
This is a 10 slide interactive Google Slides project where students choose an animal and explore how it survives, solves problems, and inspires human inventions. Students complete short research prompts, create and upload diagrams, and design a simple invention based on their animal. The project ends with a short reflection. This activity works well for 3rd–5th grade and is designed to be completed in 3–4 class periods. It is ideal for gifted/enrichment groups, science classes, or as an indep
3rd - 5th
Biology
IB MYP Design Criterion A Project Document Template
This is a Criterion A project document template that I have developed over a period of several years of teaching MYP Design. It is intended as a scaffold for new students and teachers to Design. It targets MYP year 3 but can be adapted lower or higher.
7th - 9th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Not Subject Specific
Introduction to Passion Projects Genius Hour Slideshow
This slideshow can we used to introduce the concept of a Passion Project to your class. It includes motivational slides (everyone is a Genius!), samples of projects, and steps to run the project. Feel free to reach out if you want an editable version of this document.
Not Specific
Science
IB MYP Design Criterion A Project Document Template
This is a Criterion A project document template that I have developed over a period of several years of teaching MYP Design. It is intended as a scaffold for new students and teachers to Design. It targets MYP year 3 but can be adapted lower or higher.
6th - 10th
Computer Science - Technology, Graphic Arts
Also included in: MYP Design Project Document Template (Full Design Cycle)
End of Year Science Special Edition License Plate Project-Perfect for ANY Grade!
Take the stress out of the end of the year with this fun culminating science project. This project is great for students no matter their learning level (from self-contained to AP Physics). You determine the level of technology the students use. They can do the assignment digitally or complete a printed packet. Use your standards to determine which topics you want the students to create special edition license plates for or if you are mentally done with the year, use my suggestions which are inc
1st - 12th
Biology, Physical Science, Science
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