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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
Island of the Blue Dolphins Engaging 3-D Book Report Project Easy Prep
Bring Island of the Blue Dolphins to Life with This Stunning 3D Project!Watch your students’ creativity and comprehension shine with this hands-on, 12-sided masterpiece! Perfect for wrapping up your novel study, this project transforms key literary elements into a fun, visual showcase—no boring book reports here! Why You’ll Love It:✅ All-in-One Novel Assessment – Covers summary, theme, characters, setting, figurative language, and more! ✅ Engaging & Hands-On – Students write, draw, and as
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
CCSS
RL.4.1
, RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
+3
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
Woodland Animals & Plants Project | Biomimicry Design Activities | Nonfiction
Embark on a captivating journey through the woodland with our Woodland Animals & Plants Project! This biomimicry design activities resource ignites creativity and curiosity as students delve into the fascinating adaptations of woodland creatures and plants. Discover the Wonders of Nature's Innovation:⭐️ Porcupine Inspiration: Explore porcupines' unique features and imagine innovative designs inspired by their quills, defense mechanisms, and adaptations. ⭐️ Creative Thinking Prompts: Engage
1st - 3rd
Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, 1-LS1-1
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
Also included in: Inspiring STEAM Activities Bundle | Unique Woodland Biomimicry Projects
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
Explore the Butterfly Life Cycle | Engaging Biomimicry Design Thinking Projects
Take flight with our engaging Butterfly Life Cycle Activities! This comprehensive resource combines the wonder of metamorphosis with the power of biomimicry design, inspiring students to explore the world of butterflies in a new way. Why Butterflies?⭐️ A Symbol of Transformation: Butterflies are captivating creatures that represent growth, change, and the beauty of nature. ⭐️ Biomimicry Inspiration: Their wings, colors, and flight patterns offer endless design innovation and problem-solving opp
1st - 3rd
Biology, Visual Arts
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, 1-LS1-1
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
Turkey Hideout STEM Challenge | Thanksgiving Engineering Project
The Turkey Hideout STEM Challenge is a hands-on, high-engagement Thanksgiving activity that turns your students into real engineers. Students dive into a Thanksgiving-themed STEM adventure where they dream up a hideout to keep Turkey hidden. This low-prep project blends creativity, problem-solving, and STEM thinking, all in a way that is easy for teachers and exciting for students. Includes story starter, planning sheets, reflection prompts, and a rubric. Why a Turkey Hideout Matters:Real-world
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Writing
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+1
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
Diagnose Urban Problems Project - Unit 6: Urban Assessment - AP Human Geography
AP Human Geography Unit 6 Urban Geography Project | Urban Problems Case File | Zero Prep AssessmentNeed a rigorous, engaging assessment for AP Human Geography Unit 6: Urban Geography that actually measures understanding instead of memorization? The Urban Problems Case File asks students to analyze a real city, diagnose major urban problems, and propose realistic, geography-based solutions using core APHG concepts. This is a true summative project that feels like real-world urban analysis rather
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Geography, Social Studies
African Animals Project | Biomimicry Design Activities | Nonfiction Resource
Unlock the Secrets of Africa's Wildlife Through Biomimicry!This engaging project provides a project-based learning experience that dives deep into the fascinating world of African animals. Using a biomimicry approach, students will discover how animals like zebras, rhinoceros, monkeys, and crocodiles inspire innovative solutions to real-world problems. Explore the Wonders of African Wildlife:⭐️ Biomimicry Design Challenges: Engage students in hands-on activities that explore the unique adapt
1st - 3rd
Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, 1-LS1-1
, K-2-ETS1-1
+4
Also included in: Inspiring African Animal Activities Bundle | Fun Biomimicry Adventures
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)
Unique Shark Oviparous Activities | Life Cycle | Engaging Biomimicry Projects
Dive into the Fascinating World of Egg-Laying Sharks!Engage your students with the captivating life cycle of oviparous sharks—a remarkable group of egg-laying creatures! This resource is designed to spark curiosity and creativity, using the unique characteristics of these smart, scary, and spectacular sharks as inspiration for innovative thinking. Why Choose This Resource?⭐️ Explore Shark Biology: Delve into sharks' fascinating life cycle, focusing on their oviparous nature and the incredible
2nd - 4th
Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, 1-LS1-1
, K-2-ETS1-1
+2
Also included in: Engaging Sea Animal Activities Bundle | Unique Biomimicry Adventures
Fun 3-D Project For Any Novel Students Complete 12 Comprehension Sections
Want a fun way to have your students to showcase their learning about a fiction book? Your students will love this 3-D project! On each of the 12 sides the students will write and illustrate their understanding of their novel. The project includes: Book Cover Summary Favorite Scene Problem/Solution Figurative Language Main Character Setting Literary Elements Vocabulary Book Review Theme Genre Same Product as Any Fiction Book 3-D Project
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
CCSS
RL.4.1
, RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
+3
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
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
Genius Hour: 15-Minute Passion Projects for 3rd-5th - March - The Real World
Looking for a low-prep way to bring Genius Hour, passion projects, and research projects into your classroom? March is all about thinking like a real-world problem-solver. This unit, Solving Problems Like a Genius, gives your students the tools to tackle challenges creatively and thoughtfully—without the overwhelm. It’s structured. It’s flexible. And it’s designed to fit into short, manageable time blocks (just 15–30 minutes, 2–3 times a week). Students will learn how to identify problems th
3rd - 5th
Character Education, For All Subjects, Reading, Writing
Also included in: Genius Hour: 15-Minute Passion Projects for 3rd-5th - Year Long Resource
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
Rate of Change Activity with X,Y Table & Graph Project Based Learning with Math
Build engagement with this task centered on raising adorable puppies. Students will calculate the theoretical rate of change for puppy growth using a t-table, a graph, and a slope-intercept equation. They will then discover the experimental rate of change for puppy growth and compare the outcomes to make predictions. With six low-prep versions of the task, your students will soon be confident and competent in using algebra to find real-world solutions. Raising Puppies Mastery Task gives stude
7th - 10th
Algebra, Applied Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
7.EE.B.3
, 7.EE.B.4
, 8.EE.A.2
+12
Reindeer Research Project
*CLICK PREVIEW TO SEE EVERY PAGE INCLUDED IN THIS UNIT What’s Included: - Day by day lessons that are student led & inquiry based - Research articles, websites, videos & recording sheets - Thinking Maps - Lapbook Research Project - Standards aligned rubric - Extension Writing Activity - STEM Project: Reindeer Olympics NGSS Standards Covered: K-2-ETS1-1.:Ask questions, make observations, and gather information about a situation people want to change to define a simple problem that can be
K - 4th
Science
STEM Challenges for use with LEGO® or Building Blocks: Invention Project
Building blocks challenges for kids are motivating, fun, and engaging! In this project, students create their own invention, using building blocks. This is a hands on activity that hooks kids right away! Reinvigorate your STEAM time through hands on activities using building blocks challenges! How to Use:Students will be tasked with the job of inventing something useful and practical that solves an everyday problem, using building blocks as the primary source of materials. They will generate ide
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Writing
Quadratic Functions Real-Life Problem (MYP Maths criteria C/D)
Full assessment: A six-part structured question to help students reach the aim setAuthentic context to support meaningful reflection on answersCriteria C and D rubrics for MYP4/5Strand-aligned task-specific clarificationsComplete working and solution In this task, students are asked to find the ideal pricing strategy for an event based on research conducted on a sample of the target population. Students should be able to: find the equation of a line given two pointsunderstand function notation
9th - 10th
Math
Also included in: MYP Maths Assessment Bundle (criteria B and D)
Engaging Biodiversity Project| Inspiring Ecosystem Activities
Biodiversity & Ecosystems: Project-Based Learning for Grades 1-3 Need an engaging way to help your 1st-3rd graders understand ecosystems, conservation, and environmental problem-solving? This comprehensive biodiversity project-based learning resource makes science meaningful and empowering while teaching students how they can protect nature! What if your students could design solutions to protect endangered species in their own neighborhood? What if they understood why every butterfly, beetle,
1st - 3rd
Environment
NGSS
K-ESS3-1
, K-ESS3-3
Also included in: Increase Understanding with Engaging Environment Activities Bundle
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)
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