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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Science- "I Survived...": Learning About Natural Disasters Through Fiction
Students will read a realistic fiction book from the “I Survived” series by Lauren Tarshis. Students will use research skills to understand a famous natural disaster, focus on the genre of realistic fiction, and create a project that shows their learning.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 Exploratio
3rd - 8th
Anatomy, Earth Sciences, Reading
Science - The Elixir of Life: Water
Water! Students will research the topics of water supply and water usage – and how to make the most of what we’ve got! Their research and investigation will introduce them to the challenge of conservation in their own community.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 stimulatin
3rd - 8th
Earth Sciences, Science
Science - Roller Coasters, Pinball, & Ping Pong: Newton's Laws of Motion
Students will understand and apply Newton's Laws of Motion by investigating the physics of roller coasters, pinball machines, or ping-pong. Includes research, vocabulary, and depending upon the project chosen, planning and design.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 stimulati
5th - 11th
Physical Science, Physics, Science
Science-A Better Environment = A Better Tomorrow: Exploring Environmental Issues
Students select and study an environmental topic and investigate the complex issues that surround it, from the origins of the problem to the possible solutions. Students will consider multiple points of view and the ethical aspects of the topic.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 answe
3rd - 10th
Environment, Reading, Science
Science-What Money Can Buy! Using Landscape Architecture to Design a Zoo or Park
Students will take on the role of a landscape architect and design a park or a zoo. They will consider the needs of people, plants, and animals. Skills involved include research, calculation, map making/drawing, and presentation.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
4th - 12th
Applied Math, Biology, Earth Sciences
The Journey to Independent Learning: Guiding Students to Independent Research
The Journey to Independent Learning takes students from a fully-supported, modeled investigation to an independent study project. Over the course of a school year, students will gradually gain the skills and confidence they need to investigate and independently present a topic. This roadmap provides teachers with a detailed plan to move students from recipients of knowledge to finders of knowledge. We have planned four stops on this journey, one for each quarter of the learning year. Point of
3rd - 8th
English Language Arts, Other (Social Studies), Science
Science- To Infinity and BEYOND! Space Exploration and Astronomy Topics
Students will choose a complex topic to research related to space exploration or astronomy. They will conduct an in-depth investigation and create a project that helps them understand the mysteries of the universe. Higher level thinking involved.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 answ
3rd - 11th
Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Informational Text
Science- Doctor! Doctor! The Study of a Medical Disease or Condition
Students will learn about the human body by studying a disease or condition in this Life Science Exploration. They become an expert in the disease or condition of their choice and share their findings. 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.” S
3rd - 12th
Anatomy, Science
Science- A Renewable and Sustainable Future: Exploring Alternative Energy
Students will explore the topic of renewable and sustainable forms of energy, investigating the possibilities of creating energy with resources that never run out. Can the sun, wind, water, and the earth provide energy to power the world?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 st
3rd - 11th
Earth Sciences, Environment, General Science
Human Body Mysteries: Things You Never Knew About the Human Body!
Your whole class will love to learn about the weird and mystifying traits of the human body. This fun unit is a great way to culminate or extend your study of the human body. This complete project guide includes an overview, suggestions for getting started, project options, teacher and student rubrics, and supporting work materials.
4th - 6th
Biology, Informational Text, Writing
Blast Off! Space and the Universe
Invite students to learn about the solar system and beyond through project-based learning. This Investigation project is designed for your class to explore this topic from many different angles. This complete unit guide includes an overview, suggestions for getting started, project options, teacher and student rubrics, and supporting work materials.
4th - 6th
Astronomy, Earth Sciences
Investigation: It's All Connected: Ecosystems and Our World
Ecosystems are foundational to life on Earth, and understanding them is integral to an understanding of life science. This Investigation Project is designed for your class to explore this topic from many different angles. This complete unit guide includes an overview, suggestions for getting started, project options, teacher and student rubrics, and supporting work materials.
4th - 8th
Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment
Science: Living on the Edge of Knowledge: Physical Scientist Biography
Students choose a famous physical scientist and learn about his/her life and times. They focus on their theories, discoveries, and their place in history as well as analyzing the conditions and traits that helped them to be successful. 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 stim
3rd - 8th
Physical Science, Reading, Social Studies
Science- Wild(er) Weather: Seasons and Weather in the "Little House" Books
Students will read a Little House book by Laura Ingalls Wilder. Weather events like blizzards, droughts, dust storms, and floods are in the books. Student will read a Little House book with the seasons and weather in mind.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 “Impor
3rd - 6th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Reading
Science- Exploring Dimensions in Time and Space: Reading A Wrinkle in Time
This Physical Science Exploration will focus on the novel A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle. The author uses theoretical physics to tell a story about time and space travel. Students will study the scientific ideas in A Wrinkle in Time.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 - 8th
Basic Principles, Physical Science, Reading
Science- A Passion for the Earth and Science: Careers in Earth Science
Students will explore some of the various careers in earth science. Supporting students in thinking about their future, this project invites students to consider the training and the personal characteristics that will help them to be successful.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 answe
3rd - 8th
Earth Sciences
Science- Science-Inspired Futures: Exploring Careers in the Physical Sciences
Students will survey careers that involve physical science to think about their future and the type of job they might wish to have. Skills developed include researching, interviewing, evaluating, and presenting.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 Questi
4th - 11th
Physical Science
Science - Looking at Life Differently: Life Science Through a Creative Lens
Students will choose any life science topic of interest to them such as an animal study or an ecosystem. After doing in-depth research into their topic, students choose one of the creative arts to develop a project to share their learning. 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 - 8th
Art, Biology, Science
Science - Waves Beyond the Ocean: Looking at Electromagnetism Creatively
Students will learn about the seven kinds of electromagnetic waves that are responsible for much of what people see and hear. Skills include research and analysis. The Exploration concludes with a creative project. 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 Qu
4th - 12th
Performing Arts, Physical Science, Science
Geography: Geology and Geography: How Earth Science Interacts with Geography
Students will explore how and why phenomena studied by earth scientists are also often of interest to geographers. Understanding the forces of earth science helps make the connection between geography and geology.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 Que
4th - 8th
Earth Sciences, 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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