Exploration Projects
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Our store offers a wide range of classroom materials to help you meet the needs of your learners through projects.
*Explorations are written to guide individual or small groups of intermediate students to work through a project with minimal teacher support. They are perfect for teachers looking to differentiate instruction for one or more of their learners. They can also be used with a whole class.
*Investigations are designed to for whole class learning, guided by the teacher, with opportunities for individuals or small groups to choose a project as a capstone of the unit.
*Inquiry projects are teacher-guided, whole class activities for primary learners with the option for students to share their learning individually or in small group.
*Curriculum guides are extended units, teacher-led, that culminate with student research and/or projects.
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Math: What Are the Chances? Designing Your Own Probability Carnival
Students will use their understanding of probability to create three carnival games for others to enjoy. By exploring the difference between theoretical and experimental probability, students will understand the math that underlies the games. This math Exploration includes detailed, student-friendly Steps to Success that lead the learner through the process of creating a high-level, quality independent project. To add rigor and thoughtfulness, students reflect on their Exploration by answering
3rd - 10th
Applied Math, Math
The Power of an Author's Craft: Investigating Well-Written Novels
Invite students to investigate the craft and skills of a well-written novel's author. This unit is designed for your class to explore this topic by reading a novel of their choosing and focusing on an aspect of the author's skill to think about deeply. This complete unit guide includes an overview, suggestions for getting started, project options, teacher and student rubrics, and supporting work materials. Materials are written so that students can work as independently as you would like.Stand
3rd - 7th
Close Reading, Literature, Novel Studies
CCSS
RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
, RL.4.6
+6
Math- Adventure in Mathematics-land: Designing a Math Game
Students will create a board game that will challenge their classmates to use math skills. To construct the game, students will to use mathematical thinking and problem-solving skills. This math Exploration includes detailed, student-friendly Steps to Success that lead the learner through the process of creating a high-level, quality independent project. To add rigor and thoughtfulness, students reflect on their Exploration by answering standards-based Questions of Mathematical Practice. Suppo
3rd - 8th
Math
Math- Zoom! Zoom! Researching Hybrid vs. Gasoline vs. Electric Cars
Climate change has led to the development of hybrid and electric cars that use less gasoline. Students will research, calculate costs, and analyze data to evaluate the costs and benefits of buying different kinds of cars.This math Exploration includes detailed, student-friendly Steps to Success that lead the learner through the process of creating a high-level, quality independent project. To add rigor and thoughtfulness, students reflect on their Exploration by answering standards-based Questio
4th - 12th
Applied Math
Math-Was Pythagoras "Right" About his Triangles? All About His Theorem!
Learn geometry by studying the ancient Greek mathematician, Pythagoras, and his famous Pythagorian Theorem. Using investigation and logic you will prove that Pythagoras was right!This math Exploration includes detailed, student-friendly Steps to Success that lead the learner through the process of creating a high-level, quality independent project. To add rigor and thoughtfulness, students reflect on their Exploration by answering standards-based Questions of Mathematical Practice. Supporting
3rd - 11th
Applied Math, Geometry, Math
Literacy-What's the Big Idea? Main Idea/Theme in the Books of Jacqueline Woodson
Students will use Jacqueline Woodson's books with their multicultural characters, varied settings, and literary techniques to explore the concepts of main idea and theme. This challenging activity includes detailed, student-friendly Steps to Success that lead the learner through the process of creating a high-level, quality independent project. To add rigor and thoughtfulness, students reflect on their Exploration by answering stimulating “Important Questions.” Supporting documents are part of t
3rd - 8th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Reading
Math: A Matter of Life & Death: Why is Mathematical Accuracy Important?
Students will focus on the imporance of mathematical precision and accuracy. They will research a disaster that was caused by a mathematical error. They will study the event, analyze the math, and explain how the error could have been corrected.This math Exploration includes detailed, student-friendly Steps to Success that lead the learner through the process of creating a high-level, quality independent project. To add rigor and thoughtfulness, students reflect on their Exploration by answerin
4th - 10th
Applied Math
Math- “And the Answer Is...” Create a Jeopardy-Style Math Game
Students will design a math game in a Jeopardy-style format. The project will reinforce math skills and require critical thinking. Students will decide on mathematical categories, the questions on the game board, and provide correct answers.This math Exploration includes detailed, student-friendly Steps to Success that lead the learner through the process of creating a high-level, quality independent project. To add rigor and thoughtfulness, students reflect on their Exploration by answering sta
3rd - 8th
Applied Math
Economics - Buy This! Buy That! Buy! Buy! Buy! Advertising and Kids
Help students understand the power of advertising! This project invites students to analyze techniques advertisers use to convince people to buy, do, or think something. This Exploration develops student skills of analysis and evaluation. This challenging activity includes detailed, student-friendly Steps to Success that lead the learner through the process of creating a high-level, quality independent project. To add rigor and thoughtfulness, students reflect on their Exploration by answering
3rd - 10th
Economics
Geography: Outlandia! How Geography Impacts Human Life
Students will apply the principles of geography to the fictional state of Outlandia. Using an outline map of Outlandia they will use what they know and learn through their research to understand how the geography of Outlandia will determine its development.This challenging activity includes detailed, student-friendly Steps to Success that lead the learner through the process of creating a high-level, quality independent project. To add rigor and thoughtfulness, students reflect on their Explorat
4th - 8th
Geography
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About the store
Experience
Our store offers a wide range of classroom materials to help you meet the needs of your learners through projects.
*Explorations are written to guide individual or small groups of intermediate students to work through a project with minimal teacher support. They are perfect for teachers looking to differentiate instruction for one or more of their learners. They can also be used with a whole class.
*Investigations are designed to for whole class learning, guided by the teacher, with opportunities for individuals or small groups to choose a project as a capstone of the unit.
*Inquiry projects are teacher-guided, whole class activities for primary learners with the option for students to share their learning individually or in small group.
*Curriculum guides are extended units, teacher-led, that culminate with student research and/or projects.
Teaching style
We believe that students learn best when they have an interest in the topic, lots of choice about how they learn and a chance to use their creativity. We believe in differentiating instruction, but know how time-consuming that can be. We designed these “Explorations" projects to allow students dig more deeply into an interesting topic tied to national content standards. For those of you looking for a thoughtful, high level whole class approach, we have designed “Investigations" and "Inquiry Projects." Tailor them to meet your needs.
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