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Critical thinking Common Core RI.5.10 projects
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National Parks Research Math Project Based Learning and Social Studies Unit
What a great time to visit your favorite U.S. National Parks! In this Math and Social Studies unit, students will be given a budget to travel to the state of the national park, stay in a hotel or campsite, and pay for the cost of meals. In this PBL unit, they can view a PowerPoint of popular national parks to help in deciding which one to research. This project can be completed in groups or individually. There are plenty of activities for differentiation. I did not give a budget. You can easily
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4th - 6th
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Also included in:Â PROJECT BASED LEARNING 10 Unit Bundle #2 MATH AND RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
BACK to SCHOOL | Project Based Learning | Lunchbox Challenge
Need new and exciting enrichment or differentiation for your classroom?Who couldn't use a better lunchbox? Here's a fun and easy-prep, project based learning activity that follows the steps of the Engineer Design Process!This workshop includes:• An Interactive Activity that teaches How Creative Thinkers Think• Real photos of the activity in process• Lunchbox History • How to get Creative Juices Flowing• Introduction to Creating a Lunchbox• Design Process tips (option to use personal devices for
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4th - 6th
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Project Based Learning | Engineer Design Challenge | Create a New Car Accessory
Welcome your students to the assembly line of creative thinkers with this GATER Educator project-based learning workshop. Challenge your students to develop new and improved car accessories in order to enhance people’s driving experience using the 5 steps of the engineering design process.(Check out the PREVIEWS, older or slightly younger students may enjoy this activity as well!)Looking for specific GIFTED and TALENTED ACTIVITIES? Click the link belowGifted and Talented Activities for the Class
Grades:
5th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Escape Room Challenge | Elon Musk Close Reading & Project Based Learning
Protecting the Wolves or Saving Lumber Jobs - Projects & PBL
Driving Question:Is it more important to protect the environment or protect the economy?Description:In Alaska, the population of the almost endangered Alexander Archipelago wolf is declining as lumber companies cut down old growth trees. In this project, students examine both sides of the issue and determine which they think is more important: protecting the wolves from becoming endangered, or protecting the jobs of the workers. Students carry out their own research using provided resources and
Grades:
4th - 7th
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Also included in:Â PBL Bundle (Grade 5) - In Collaboration with A.J. Juliani - 26 Projects!
Balanced Biographies - Projects & PBL
Driving Question:How can you summarize a person's life?Description:In this project, students learn about writing biographies through this scaffolded sequence of activities. The topic covered in the resources and notes here is the civil rights movement (Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks), but the structure could be applied to another topic such as presidents or world leaders. By the end of the project, students each write a thorough and well researched biography after working
Grades:
5th - 6th
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Also included in:Â PBL Bundle (Grade 5) - In Collaboration with A.J. Juliani - 26 Projects!
Tweet If You're Magellan! - Projects & PBL
Driving Question:What were the explorers thinking as they navigated the world?Description:During the Age of Exploration, ships traveled the world with courageous and daring captains and crews. Discovering new lands and navigation routes, as well as engaging in conflicts with natives, the explorers had unique experiences. What were they thinking? The National Explorographics Society has accepted students into their Explorer-in-Residence Program and is assigning them to one of their explorer ships
Grades:
5th - 7th
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American Heroes: Martin Luther King Jr. - Projects & PBL
Driving Question:Who was Martin Luther King Jr. and how did his life affect our nation?Description:In this project, students learn who Martin Luther King Jr. was and demonstrate understanding of how his life made a difference in the lives of others.Students read Martin's Big Words (or another book of your choosing) and then carry out independent or partner research to learn more. They then decide on and create a product that they think would best teach others about his life and impact. What's In
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in:Â PBL Bundle (Grade 3) - In Collaboration with A.J. Juliani - 19 Projects!
American Heroes: Benjamin Franklin - Projects & PBL
Driving Question:Who was Benjamin Franklin and how did his life affect our nation?Description:In this project, students learn who Benjamin Franklin was and demonstrate understanding of how his life made a difference in the lives of others.Students read Ben Franklin's Big Splash by Barb Rosenstock (or another book of your choosing) and then carry out independent or partner research to learn more. They then decide on and create a product that they think would best teach others about his life and i
Grades:
3rd - 5th
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Also included in:Â PBL Bundle (Grade 5) - In Collaboration with A.J. Juliani - 26 Projects!
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