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Biomes Inquiry Unit x - Science - Environmental Studies - Animals - IB
This 6-7 week Sharing the Planet (PYP) inquiry unit explores the relationships between living things and their environment in different biomes. Easily adapted to suit your own class/school, it includes: transdisciplinary theme, central idea, lines of inquiry, key concepts and questionsapproaches to learning (ATLs) and learner profile focusagency and action ideasassessment - before views, formative, summative, self-assessment and peer.detailed learning experiences and provocationsresources and
3rd - 8th
Environment, Science
End of Year Science Activities Summer STEM and STEAM Challenges Projects Lessons
Tired of feeling like you’re dragging students across the finish line after testing? I get it. Those last few weeks are tough—kids are antsy, attention spans are short, and you’re running on empty. That’s why I created this hands-on, low-prep science bundle: to help you keep the learning fun, meaningful, and manageable— right up to the last bell. Here’s what’s inside (and why you’ll love it):✅ Oil Spill STEM Challenge: Watch your kids get fired up about environmental science while they problem
2nd - 4th
English Language Arts, Science
CCSS
3.NF.A.1
, RI.2.3
, RI.3.3
+3
PRODUCERS, CONSUMERS AND DECOMPOSERS READING PASSAGE AND CARD SORT PROJECT
Producers, Consumers, and Decomposers: Reading Passage and Card Sorting Project This lesson plan uses very high-quality pictures of producers, consumers and decomposers, including a selection of interesting plants and animals to engage and teach students how to classify plants and animals according to their roles in food chains. The lesson also includes a reading passage which introduces the students to how energy is transferred through food chains, This interesting and engaging reading passage
4th - 8th
Biology, General Science, Science
CCSS, NGSS
RI.5.7
, 5-PS3-1
Desktop Zip Lines -- GATE STEM for Upper Elementary
Students not only study physical science, they design with it, build with it, they write about it, calculate with it, and they live it.
It’s the engineering process in miniature as our engineering teams design and then build desktop ziplines from scratch. Students will draft plans, build zipline towers, choose the best zippy materials, and assemble their ziplines. Hey, it’s incredible fun . . . but it’s not just fun and games here! Students will use their ziplines to collaborate on a physica
3rd - 7th
Engineering, Geometry
Also included in: SIMULATIONS Real-World Projects GATE Bundle Gifted
Roller Coasters: The Science Behind the Thrill STEM Project
🎢 Roller Coasters: The Science Behind the Thrill | Reading Comprehension + STEM Lab ChallengeLooking for an engaging, meaningful, and low-prep end-of-year science activity? This roller coaster-themed resource combines science literacy with hands-on engineering to create an unforgettable learning experience for your students!Students will begin by exploring the science behind roller coasters through an engaging nonfiction reading passage that introduces key concepts such as gravitational potenti
5th - 8th
Engineering, Other (Science), Physical Science
CCSS Volcano Project with Report, Model and Presentation
This performance task (PT) can serve as a unit and will assess students ability to write an informational report. It engages students by including a model and presentation component. The PT is Common Core aligned and includes rubrics for W.4.2 and SL.4.4. A rubric is also included for the model.
The research report asks students to research one of the following volcanoes:Mount Fuji, Mount Vesuvius, Mount Etna, Kilauea, Santa Maria, Mayon Volcano, Osorno, Stromboli, Yellowstone Caldera, Popocat
3rd - 6th
Earth Sciences, Informational Text
Shoe Sculpture Challenge - Beginning of Year Group Project - PPT + Instructions
The best beginning of Year/Semester project! Everyone raves over this assignment and it is such a joy watching students collaborate and problem solve with just cardboard, masking tape, and glue. This Shoe Sculpture Challenge allows students to work in a group to build a shoe of any style with basic materials. They must figure it out together and the shoe must fit a group "Cinderella"! Finished shoes are voted on for Most Creative and Best Craftsmanship. This is sure to be a hit in your classro
4th - 12th
Classroom Community, Engineering, Visual Arts
Art Research Project with Rubric
This is a simple and easy to implement art research project. It is a third grade and above friendly project, and requires students to use technology. The rubric is part of project description and is easy to read.
3rd - 12th
Art History, Computer Science - Technology, Graphic Arts
CCSS
SL.3.4
, SL.4.4
Gifted & Talented - Adobe Express Multimedia Project Unit (10 weeks)
This is a 10 week Adobe Express Multimedia Unit aimed towards upper elementary GATE students. It is set up in 150 min per week lessons, focusing on different multimedia projects each week. It includes CCSS standards, objectives, materials, learning intention and success criteria, examples, tutorials, rubrics, and much more. These lessons can go slower or faster, depending on your students experience in Adobe Express. They will definitely need access to Adobe Express (which is included with some
2nd - 8th
Instructional Technology
Bicycle Themed GATE Project Math, STEM, SEL, Cross-Curricular
This bicycle-themed STEAM unit has a bit of everything from challenging math calculations, creative art and storytelling, a social-emotional lesson, engineering history, and drafting/mechanical drawing. Total Time: Up to 7 Hours and More—easily pick and choose activities and break them into shorter segments based on your schedule. Social Emotional LaunchStudents view an amazing video of poetic bicycle “tricks” and engage in discussions about resilience and perfectionism. 30-40 minutes Bicycle Sp
5th - 8th
Applied Math, Geometry, Physical Science
CCSS
5.G.A.2
, 6.SP.B.4
, 6.RP.A.3
+1
Project Planning & Management GATE Differentiated Reading Worksheet & Organizer
Reading Passage focused on the Project Planning and Management Lesson written at a 7th grade level for Gifted & Talented Elementary or Middle School Tech Ed. See Thumbnails for more details. Simply purchase, download and copy! 10x multiple choice questions based on the readingGraphic Organizer to help students pick out the main idea and supporting detailsDifferentiation for elementary students at a higher reading level.Great for close reading and review!Unlike other teacher's resources, this is
4th - 7th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Reading
Create an Invention Project
This unit includes lesson plans which introduce students to the inventing process as well as preparing for their own projects,and handouts to help students with their project. I used this unit to create a class invention convention in which other classes and parents were invited to attend.
5th - 8th
Science, Speaking & Listening
GLITTER CLEAN-UP TOOL PROJECT BASED LEARNING Gold Medal PBL 3rd 4th 5th GATE
One of our 1st grade teachers came to talk to my class of 3rd graders. She was at wit’s end. She loves using glitter, but her kids are atrocious at clean-up. Glitter is everywhere! If she just had a tool that was fun to use for a 1st grader and effective. Of course, the tool would have to be made with common materials and easy to replicate. No teacher can afford to go around buying glitter tools … LAUNCH, and let the engaged learning begin! Your kids are going to love this gold medal pro
3rd - 5th
Engineering
Also included in: PBL Project Based Learning Bundle for GATE 6 Units for 42% Off GATE
Ecosystems Research Project
This is a project for students studying ecosystems, interdependency, food webs, human effects on ecosystems, and the carbon dioxide-oxygen cycle. The project is designed to be done at home and includes an introduction letter, a student checklist, and a grading rubric. You could also adapt this project to be done in the classroom.
4th - 8th
General Science, Science
Body Systems Project with Assessment & Rubrics
This is a student-led group project aligned to NGSS LS 1-2 Cross-cutting concept. It incorporates technology, art, and collaborative work. It includes the following:
* 4 Body Systems Sorts with Answer Keys for each
- central nervous
- respiratory/circulatory
- muscular/skeletal
- digestive/excretory
* 3-part open response prompt with rubric
* Project rubric
* Group Member Job Cards
* Student & Teacher Instruction Pages
3rd - 5th
Anatomy, Science
Computer Coding with Scratch 3.0 Coding Lesson Plan 2 - Dialogue Project
Dialogue Project | Scratch 3.0 Coding Lesson 2The is the second lesson in a series of lessons for form a Scratch 3.0 coding unit. Students explore simple and concise instruction to computer programming and coding through a relevant and initiative environment that fosters creativity and builds strong computing skills. This lesson is designed to be paired with: Dialogue.2 | Introduction to Scratch 3.0 CodingSee bottom of description for more videos and lessonsIn this lesson we take a look at th
1st - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, For All Subjects
Also included in: Computer Coding with Scratch 3.0 Computer Coding | Unit 1
Body Systems Pathology Project Rubric
Use this rubric for a project with students as an extension to Body Systems with gifted and talented students to develop their critical thinking skills about how the body systems work.
5th - 8th
Anatomy, Biology, Other (Science)
NGSS
MS-LS1-7
, MS-LS1-3
, MS-LS1-1
+1
Body Systems Project Rubric
Rubric for 5th Grade Body Systems Project-Based Learning activity! Give them in-depth learning on a body system to create presentations.
5th - 8th
Anatomy, Biology, Other (Science)
NGSS
MS-LS1-3
, MS-LS1-1
Junk Fish STEM project
As students learn about behavioral and structural adaptations of plants and animals, they bring in "junk" from home. Junk could include empty milk containers, empty boxes, duct tape, popsicle sticks, toothpicks, straws, googly eyes, stickers, pipe cleaners, tissue paper, construction paper, and foam pieces. Using that junk they create a new creature that lives in water. They must think about the mouth design, the body shape, the way it gets food and avoids being food, and many other adaptations.
3rd - 6th
Science, Writing
Computer Coding with Scratch 3.0 Coding - Lesson 3 - Event Driven Project
Scratch 3.0 Coding Lesson 3 - Event Driven ProjectIn this Scratch 3.0 coding video we take a look at the two new event blocks to help us customize how we control sprites inside our Scratch 3.0 coding projects. We explore how humans interact with computers through typing and clicking! This Lesson Plan is designed to be paired with: Scratch 3.0 Coding Video Lesson 3 | Events.3Students will comprehend and be able to properly execute the use of the "When sprite is clicked" and "When ____ key is
3rd - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, For All Subjects
Also included in: Computer Coding with Scratch 3.0 Computer Coding | Unit 1
Nurturing a Product-Based, Project-Based STEAM Classroom -- FREE Guide
If you’ve ever thought,
“I’d like students to try something other than writing out answers to show what they know . . .”
or “We need more energy in this classroom . . .”
or “How do I know if they ‘get it’ if they don’t write it out?”
THEN THIS INFORMATIVE SLIDESHOW IS FOR YOU!
Why are products a good measure of critical thinking?
What is the difference between a product and simply “making a cute craft item?”
How do products show understanding?
What makes a good product?
What if a product l
1st - 8th
Engineering, For All Subjects
Rock Cycle Writing Project
This fun assignment gives students a chance to learn and demonstrate knowledge and use of vocabulary as it relates to the rock cycle. It includes vocabulary including: metamorphic, sedimentary, igneous, plate(s), continental drift, fault, magma or lava, crystals, wind or water, weathering, erosion, deposition, and pressure/heat. Children are encouraged to include humor in the writing so there is more of a creative challenge that will stretch both writing skills and content knowledge at the sam
4th - 7th
Earth Sciences, Writing
CCSS
W.5.3
, W.5.3a
, W.5.3b
+2
Project Based Learning Design Template
Need help developing a Project Based Lesson for your classroom? After working as out school's STEM Coordinator and helping grade levels establish PBL's, I created my own template of the questions and items I feel are the most important. #STEM #STEAM #ProjectBasedLearning
K - 12th
Instructional Technology, Math, Science
Animal Adaptations Science and SS Integrated Unit for 4th/5thgrade
This multi-project Bloom's Taxonomy based unit was created for 4th grade gifted and talented students. It ties both science and social studies 4th grade North Carolina essential standards together; however, it can be used for general lessons and project ideas for any unit on animals, their adaptations, and geography. It includes 5 specific lesson plans with projects and coordinating rubrics as well as over 20 different lesson plan/project ideas based on Bloom's Taxonomy, gifted and talented tea
3rd - 6th
General Science, Social Studies
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