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Bring math and science to life with Mini-Golf Mayhem — an engaging, hands-on Project-Based Learning (PBL) unit where students design a mini-golf hole through creativity and innovation! By aligning this resource to your own geometry and science standards, students will go through the process of designing and building their very own creative mini-golf hole. Students will: Explore angles, measurement, force, and motion Apply real-world problem-solving and collaboration Innovate with creativity w

Exploration: Exoplanet (Full Preview Available)In this engaging cross-curricular project, your students will step into the role of astronomers and science fiction authors as they research a real exoplanet and then write an original sci-fi story set on that world. This exploration-based assignment blends NGSS-aligned science research with creative writing, critical thinking, and imagination. Students will analyze authentic scientific data—such as a planet’s size, orbit, temperature, and potential

✨Bring the inspiring story of rainforest scientist Margaret “Meg” Lowman to life with this engaging set of 12 creative and critical thinking activities designed to complement the read-aloud The Leaf Detective by Heather Lang. Perfect for elementary classrooms, this resource encourages students to analyze, imagine, reflect, and innovate while deepening their understanding of Meg Lowman’s groundbreaking work and the importance of rainforest conservation. ✨Spark imagination and curiosity with open

Let your students' imaginations run wild as they create biomes that could only exist in their minds—but are grounded in real science. From glow-in-the-dark fungi to floating mountains with wind-powered predators, the possibilities are endless! Looking for a unique and engaging way to help your students dive deep into ecosystems? The Fictional Biome Tri-Quad-O-Rama is a hands-on, creative science project that combines research, imagination, and presentation into one exciting activity! After stud

Are you studying space and looking for a culminating project for your students? This bottle buddy research project combines the use of technology and graphic design with a traditional research activity. This project can be differentiated for a variety of grade levels and allows students to thinking creatively and critically. Use the full preview to determine if this could be the perfect project for your students. Engage your students in this multi-week project that focuses on a variety of resea

Are you looking for a way to incorporate creative thinking into your unit on the Rainforest or geography unit? Here is an opportunity to increase creative and critical thinking while incorporating areas like investment, restaurant design, and entrepreneurship. This project was designed to be an end of unit activity but could certainly stand alone during a Rainforest unit. Students spent 3-4 weeks researching, designing, and creating their restaurants. Parents were invited to a gallery style wal