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Specialty Common Core RI.5.1 projects
5th Grade Reading Projects, Enrichment For the Entire Year! PDF and Digital!
5th Grade Reading Enrichment Research Projects for the Entire Year! Thirty-two weekly non-fiction reading enrichment projects in which students research topics and then answer the follow-up questions. The questions, not only check for comprehension of the topic researched, but review common reading text structures such as author's purpose, tone, mood, theme, compare/contrast, plot, cause and effect and more. Aligned to most 5th grade reading curriculum including STAAR/CCSS. Great for early fini
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5th
Intro to STEM: Think Like a Scientist & Engineer!
A great way to introduce STEM into your classroom! Updated to include editable versions of all student handouts! How does a scientist explore the world? How can you think like an engineer? Students will explore these questions and more through a series of critical thinking STEM exercises. The packet includes 4 critical thinking challenges centered on STEM learning (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). These activities expose students to the real world of science and engineering with chal
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3rd - 10th
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Also included in:Â Back to School (Stage 1 STEM) Bundle: 50+ Icebreaker Activities
State Report ~ State Research Project
Looking for a simple, straight-forward state research report that your kids will be excited to work on? Here it is! This lift-a-flap style state report will have students excited to research and explore interesting facts about the states. Once their state research is done, students will assemble an engaging report! One that they will be super excited to show off. Students will research the following topics for their state:popular namecapitalstate symbolsstate mottogovernmentpopulationclimategeog
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3rd - 5th
Also included in:Â Library Patch's Top 20 Product Bundle
Inventions Unit and Inventors Project Based Learning - Process of Inventing
In this invention unit, I have included comprehensive invention activities which take students through the creative process of inventing. Each activity should be self-explanatory. Students use 21st century skills throughout the unit such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and creativity. Students also learn about famous inventors and their inventions. THIS IS AN EXCELLENT UNIT FOR DIFFERENTIATION.IN THIS UNIT: 6 Warm - up activities which teach creativity, critical thinking, and problem solv
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3rd - 5th
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Close Reading Interactive Notebook 2nd-6th Grade Text Coding Structure Genres
2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th grade Close Reading Interactive Notebook Text Structures Compare Contrast Informational Text Sub-Genres Historical, Technical, Scientific, Argument & Claim and more. Celebrate Close Reading with this unit! Inside you will find text based question cards, bookmarks, text coding supports, posters, graphic organizers, discussion tools and lesson plan templates. Each of the above are aligned to Literature and Informational Text Common Core State Standard.Tools to develop t
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2nd - 6th
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STEM Problem Solving Service Learning Project
Help your students to think critically, develop good character traits, improve our world, and create heartfelt persuasive writing using the 8 components of this project:
Inspirational Quotes
Random Acts of Kindness
Kids Improving Our World Research Project
STEAM Project - Identifying a Real World Problem and working on a Solution
Online Giving Challenge
Oral Presentation
Carousel Presentations & Scavenger Hunt
Comparing Themes with "A Dolphin's Tale
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
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Animal Research Project for Fourth and Fifth Grades - Library Skills
This animal research project is ideal for use in library skills classes in fourth and fifth grade or in the 4th or 5th grade classroom. Guide your elementary students as they develop research and technology skills! Students will create mini booklets or online presentations using PowerPoint or Google Slides. This animal research report is the third part of a scaffolded research unit and the basis for strengthening research skills in elementary school. This unit is part of the Animal Resear
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4th - 5th
Also included in:Â Animal Research Project Bundle for K - 5 Library Research Skills
Get a Life Project - A Standards-Based Real World Math Project for Grades 5-12
Finally! A research-based, standards-based, real world math project! Students receive a job, salary, student loans, and credit card debt, and must buy a car and find an apartment to rent all within their calculated budget. They learn financial literacy in a fun and engaging way!This download includes 26 job cards complete with a job description, requirements, nationally averaged salaries, credit card debt, and student loans. Salaries range from $30,000 to $750,000 and cover a wide range of o
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5th - 12th
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Road Trip Adventure PROJECT BASED LEARNING for GATE and 3rd - 8th Grades
Come along on a fun project-based adventure as students practice different forms of writing, geography skills, computer and internet technology skills, engineering and design skills, math skills, public speaking, creativity, and art.
Here is your Gold Medal Standard project based learning unit ready to go. Because this project-based unit relies heavily on student creativity and invention, the key knowledge, understanding, and success skills can be scaffolded across many grade levels. This un
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in:Â SIMULATIONS Real-World Projects GATE Bundle Gifted
Rube Goldberg Machines - 11 day Cross-Curricular Unit
Rube Goldberg was an engineer-turned-cartoonist who is best known for his comics with ridiculous inventions. This action-packed, engaging, and rigorous unit includes 11 days worth of lessons where students learn about Rube Goldberg, create a comic, design and build a machine, and then create a video summary of their learning. These lessons are great for gifted/talented students!This download includes: 11 detailed lessonsDifferentiated student worksheetsDesign Brief TemplateAn video alternative f
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
Branches of the US Government - Projects & PBL
Driving Question:Why do we need different branches in the United States government?Description:In this project, students learn to identify and define the three branches of the US government as well as finding out more about government generally. Students identify the role that each branch performs and how they are connected. They will work in small groups in order to create one large poster that explains each branch of the US government. There is an optional extension where students can learn ab
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in:Â PBL Bundle (Grade 5) - In Collaboration with A.J. Juliani - 26 Projects!
Story Mapping with STEM: Integrating Science & SEL with Readers Theater
Engage your students with a unique lesson plan that combines storytelling, science concepts, and social-emotional learning (SEL). This comprehensive resource is designed for educators seeking creative ways to integrate science and SEL into their curriculum.The lesson features Readers Theater scripts and comic strips that focus on story elements and story mapping, with a special emphasis on diversity and acceptance. Based on the book Adam Baum: The Autistic Engineer, this resource explores themes
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in:Â Adam Baum: The Autistic Engineer Classroom Bundle
Birth of Hinduism Escape Room Activity
An Ancient India Escape Room activity about the birth of Hinduism in the region. Ideal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the activity is perfect for group work, starting a new ancient history topic, team-building activities or for a fun, engaging and interactive lesson. The activity can be used in English class as it incorporates some ELA skills or in Social Studies.The activity has been split into four different tasks; your students will need to complete each of the tasks to reveal a word. Togeth
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5th - 6th
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THOMAS EDISON ACTIVITIES: 3 Hands-On Biography Projects / Bulletin Board
EUREKA! YOU FOUND IT! A ready-to-go, time-saving discovery! Students will love researching and reporting on the life of Thomas Edison as they construct one of three different hands-on projects—an agamograph, a circle book, or a big galoot. Students can create all three projects, or you can add variety to the class’s reports by assigning different projects to different students. These projects make it easy to include art and hands-on learning in your classroom, and they make a vibrant bulletin bo
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3rd - 7th
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PAUL REVERE ACTIVITIES: 3 Hands-On Biography Projects / Bulletin Board Ideas
The British Are Coming! Forget "One if by land and two if by sea" and try these THREE engaging, time-saving activities. Students will love researching and reporting on the heroic life of Paul Revere as they construct one of three different hands-on projects—an agamograph, a circle book, or a big galoot. Students can create all three projects, or you can add variety to the class’s reports by assigning different projects to different students. These projects make it easy to include art and hands-o
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3rd - 6th
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A Complete Science Fair Project Workbook - Common Core Aligned!
I have used this packet in 4th and 6th grade. It is easily adaptable to grade levels 3rd - 6th.
This will take students step by step through the scientific process. The project is broken up into several checkpoints to ensure no child falls behind!
This is completely Common Core Aligned hitting standards in English Language Arts.
***This is zip file containing a word document and pdf file. The formatting on the word document most likely will not transfer to other computers but is included for
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3rd - 7th
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Siddhartha Gautama & the Birth of Buddhism Escape Room Activity
An Ancient India Escape Room activity about Siddhartha Gautama & the birth of Buddhism in the region. Ideal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the activity is perfect for group work, starting a new ancient history topic, team-building activities or for a fun, engaging and interactive lesson. The activity can be used in English class as it incorporates some ELA skills or in Social Studies.The activity has been split into four different tasks; your students will need to complete each of the tasks
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5th - 6th
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Biography Research Essay Template (How Can One Person Change The World?)
Need a template to help your students research about a person that has changed the world? This template provides your students with the guidelines for researching the chosen persons life, achievements, and impact. This packet will also provide the groundwork for an essay summarizing all of their work as well as an essay for describing how they can change the world! This research template can be used to create a Brochure through google slides! Check out my Biography Research Brochure Template (Ho
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3rd - 6th
Biography Research Report
Looking for a simple, well-organized biography research report that your kids can't wait to work on? Here it is! This lift-a-flap style biography will have students excited to research and explore interesting facts about their assigned person. Once their research is done, students will assemble an engaging and interactive biography report! One that they will be super excited to show off!! Students will research the following topics for their biography:Important events (to be displayed in a time
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3rd - 5th
JESUS CHRIST ACTIVITIES: 3 Projects for Easter, Christmas, Advent, Good Friday
A ready-to-go, time-saving miracle! Students will love researching and reporting on the life of Jesus Christ as they construct one of three different hands-on projects—an agamograph, a circle book, or a big galoot. Students can create all three projects, or you can add variety to the class’s reports by assigning different projects to different students. These projects make it easy to include art and hands-on learning in your classroom, and they make a vibrant bulletin board display.These ready-t
Reading Comprehension passages - Leadership - PDF and EASEL!
Are you looking for a way to grow students' leadership abilities and their reading comprehension at the same time? This resource uses biographies of diverse leaders to teach students about the attributes of a leader and then guides them through growing this leadership skills with a project. Now updated and ready to go in EASEL! You choose the format that works best for you!This unit teaches students leadership skills (using the Habits of Mind) while also meeting Common Core Standards in readi
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4th - 5th
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Presidents Research Project for Fourth Grade & Fifth Grade Library Skills
This United States President research project is ideal for use in library skills classes in fourth and fifth grade or in the 4th or 5th grade classroom. Guide your elementary students as they develop research and technology skills! Students will create mini booklets or online presentations using PowerPoint or Google Slides. This research project is part of a scaffolded research unit and the basis for strengthening research skills in elementary school. *Includes tutorial videos for Distance
Grades:
4th - 5th
Also included in:Â Presidents Research Project Bundle for K - 5 Library Research Skills
Scratch Coding Project: Natural Disasters
Integrate coding into your science or reading lessons! This low prep project guides students through planning a Scratch coding animation to model solutions to problems caused by natural hazards. Aligned with the 4th grade NGSS standard (4-ESS3-2 Earth and Human Activity), this unit can also be applied to 3rd, 5th, and 6th grade NGSS units focusing on natural hazards3rd-8th coding units in technology or STEAM classes (ISTE Computational Thinking standards)3rd-6th grade informational reading or re
Grades:
3rd - 8th
NGSS:
4-ESS3-2
Also included in:Â Scratch Coding Project Bundle
Quick & Easy Biography Research Project: Hispanic Heritage Month FREEBIE
This FREEBIE is a sample of my Hispanic Heritage Month Activity: Quick & Easy Biography Research. This research printable can be used as an independent study activity or even as a learning center. You will have two formats to choose from, one is full size (8.5 x 11). The smaller version can be glued into an interactive notebook OR all student projects can be placed on a ring and placed in a classroom library for display throughout the year. The FULL VERSION of this sample has the follow
Grades:
3rd - 5th
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