Project-Based Learning Central

Give yourself and your students a back-to-school gift that will set a life-changing tone for the rest of your year! This Project-Based Learning Back-to-School Boot Camp will have your students' families elated that their children are in your hands for the coming year, and your colleagues asking you to share what you're doing! These activities have been an instant hit for me year after year, earning the enthusiasm, respect, and trust of my students' families. Families, co-workers, and more import

This lesson allows students to actively participate and demonstrate knowledge of the stages of the butterfly life cycle. This lesson integrates science, reading, and writing standards of learning. After a read-aloud, students use life cycle picture cards (included) to sequence the stages using the writing template (included) and transition-word word bank (included). *Please email me at graffkidlit at gmail dot com for the Microsoft Word document if you've purchased the pdf.

Students review and complete activity for each major concept of animal and plant adaptations. Concepts include: *adapation *migration *camouflage *dormancy *hibernation

This is a wonderful activity for mixing math, science, and holiday fun. Small groups are each provided a pumpkin. Using scientific reasoning, measurement, and estimation, they explore their pumpkin with this hands-on activity. Includes: *Detailed lesson plan with tips for making the activity smooth. *Student printable for recording data *Please email me at graffkidlit at gmail dot com for the Microsoft Word document if you've purchased the pdf.

What better way for your students to learn about plant needs, plant parts, philanthropy, and celebrate moms than with this activity? All materials are donated via this easy to adapt parent letter. *Please email me at graffkidlit at gmail dot com for the Microsoft Word document if you've purchased the pdf.