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This project based learning unit gives students a real world math experience. Students are tasked with creating a baseball stadium for their town and will practice addition, subtraction, reading, writing, and comparing large numbers, rounding,and problem solving. 4.NBT.2 4.NBT.3 4.NBT.4 Included: Entry Document from the Mayor, Know/Need to Know List Template, Expenses/Budget Tracker, Team Contract, Student Checklist, Feedback Form, Kid Checks, Pre-ordered tickets, Memo from the Mayor All pages

This 13 page packet pairs with the Scholastic book Ten True Tales: Titanic Young Survivors by Allan Zullo. Each chapter has the reader record some basic information about the Titanic survivor featured and asks a question that will promote discussion among students reading the book. There are 10 total chapters in the book and packet. This is perfect for a literature circle group or Titanic study.

This editable letter home includes 5th grade PA ELA standards (can be edited for your needs), general student expectations, homework and grading policy, classroom procedures, make-up work procedures, Google Classroom information, and donation needs. It is a Word Doc download, so you can insert/delete/change information as needed. Also included is a student survey for parents to complete and return to the teacher in order for the teacher to learn more about the student in the beginning of the s

This project is appropriate and can be adapted for students in any grade. This authentic economics learning project asks your class to help pilot a kid-run business in their local community. They will learn about the entrepreneur cycle through authentic experiences. Students will call the shots and make important business decisions as they work together in teams within the business. Students will apply for jobs and hold each other accountable for doing their job in the business. The stude

This editable Powerpoint provides thought provoking pre-questions, background information about Kintsugi, a video link, examples of Kintsugi, and steps for students to create a "kid kintsugi". Additionally, there are ideas for a paired writing piece. This is a great hallway display and growth-mindset discussion opportunity. Note: I buy cheap mugs, bowls, plates, etc. from a second hand store and break them in a paper bag at home. Feel free to message me with questions about this fun hands-

Students use a recipe for Fruit Salad that serves 4 people made of fractions and Mixes Numbers to rewrite the recipe to serve 20 people. Fun recipe card style makes for real world learning and makes a connection for students with fractions. Included on student recipe card is a space for them to write about their strategy and thought process. Topics included are: improper fractions mixed numbers multiplying whole numbers by fractions multiplying whole numbers by mixed numbers converting impr

This PBL is designed to take 1-2 weeks. It digs deep into the reading skill of Identifying Theme and uses close reading strategies to uncover the meaning of the song in the lyrics. Students will scan QR codes to listen to the music selections (Let it go, Colors of the wind, Shake it Off, Mean, Am I wrong, and Bare Necessities). In groups, students will create a presentation to help the music teacher (or teacher of your choice) teach a lesson about lyrics and their hidden meanings. Student wi

Woods Runner by Gary Paulsen is a historical fiction text that takes place during the Revolutionary War. This text is perfect for any class who is studying this topic in Reading or Social Studies as it makes a great cross-curricular tie! This student reading journal helps to teach students how to read and interact with the text. This product encourages students to use sticky notes to notate when they are reading to record their thoughts. To do this, reading skills symbols are included in the

These fun student awards can be given at any time of the year! 42 Awards are included- there is an award for everyone. Awards included are: Innovative Thinker Persistant Problem Solver Friendship King/Queen Always Honest Manners Master Comedy Master Book Worm Helping Hands Oh so Organized Super Student Rocking Reader Computer Wiz Tech. Support Charming Character Happy Morning Person Excellent Editor Math Fact Master Smartboard Smarty Amazing Attitude Trustworthy Kid Awesome Athelet Amazing Arti

Let your students be the architects! Students are tasked with redesigning their classroom and daily schedule. In order to redesign the room, students will work togetehr to create blueprints, acquire measurements, and find the area/perimeter of their classroom and classroom furniture. Your students can make a difference in their school and this project provides an opportunity for them to present a possible change in their schedule or classroom using internet resources. (Internet access not nee

Students use a recipe for Sherbet Punch recipe that serves 10 people made of fractions and Mixes Numbers to rewrite the recipe to serve 20 people. Fun recipe card style makes for real world learning and makes a connection for students with fractions. Included on student recipe card is a space for them to write about their strategy and thought process. Topics included are: improper fractions mixed numbers multiplying whole numbers by fractions multiplying whole numbers by mixed numbers conve

Students use a recipe for Muddy Buddy recipe that serves 9 people made of fractions and Mixes Numbers to rewrite the recipe to serve 27 people. Fun recipe card style makes for real world learning and makes a connection for students with fractions. Included on student recipe card is a space for them to write about their strategy and thought process. Topics included are: improper fractions mixed numbers multiplying whole numbers by fractions multiplying whole numbers by mixed numbers converti

Encourge students to get their thoughts about their mothers on paper with this Mother's Day Writing Graphic Oragnizer. This is a wonderful way to celebrate Mother's Day with a from the heart gift from students. Look for the Mother's Day First Draft and Writing Paper in my TPT store.

Use this writing paper to let students publish a writing piece about their mothers. Makes for a heartfelt Mother's Day gift. Students can draw a picture to match their writing for their mothers. Look for the Mother's Day prewrite graphic organizer and draft paper in my TPT store.

Students are asked to "show half" of the boxed grid. Hold a class gallery walk to allow students to share their thinking and appreciate and understand other's ideas of "half". This is a great introduction to your fractions unit and will get the conversation started.

Use this writing paper to let students draft writing piece about their mothers. Makes for a heartfelt Mother's Day gift. Look for the Mother's Day prewrite graphic organizer and final copy paper in my TPT store.

Students can confidentially rate their group members after a project.

This real world type problem asks students to add fractions with like denominators and analyze their answer. There is a space for students to show their thinking and provides a visual.