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Bridge Building STEM Challenge FREE
NGSS: 3-5ETS1-1 Are you interested in learning more about using the design cycle with STEM? Check out this FREE STEAM CHALLENGE! The science research project guides students through engineering design process to create a bridge model, test strength and report findings. If you enjoy the format of this FREEBIE, check out the bundle!☝ Click HERE to Save over 30% on the Money Savings ALL STEM and STEAM Challenges BUNDLE! ☝(Currently: 16 NGSS Aligned Projects) ❤ All STEM Projects are OPEN ENDED, allo
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3rd - 5th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-1
Also included in: STEM Activities STEM Challenges
Black History Month Project
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This is my classroom Black History Month Project that I have my students complete each year. It has been a great project as it makes students write about an important black american from the past 100 years. Each paragraph requires specific information, so it is easy to see if they are writing it
Grades:
4th - 12th
ONE DOLLAR WORDS FREEBIE Critical Thinking Because of Mr. Terupt Extension
ONE DOLLAR WORDS are any words that have a value of exactly $1 when the letters are added together using these values: a = 1¢, b = 2¢, ... z = 26¢. The true value is in all the skills your kiddos will practice while engaged with this unit. ONE DOLLAR WORDS combine computation with vocabulary development, grammar with research, and editing with Higher Order Thinking Skills. Use this unit as an extension activity for Rob Buyea's book, Because of Mr. Terupt. This resource is also available digit
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3rd - 6th
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United States Regions Project FREEBIE
This project will give your students a chance to work cooperatively, be creative, practice research skills, and learn about the regions of the United States.Students will work in groups to research an assigned region of the U.S. then create a poster with their research. Students present their work to the class and become the "teacher" for the day. Students can add in a Powerpoint/Keynote presentation and even create an activity for the class to complete. My kids love this project!Included in thi
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3rd - 5th
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Passion Project Planning Guide Grades 3-5
In this planning guide, students lead their own exploration in a comprehensive passion project. There is a ✨differentiated✨ option to help support the variety of learners every classroom has. Please edit your own copy to make this project work for your unique set of learners!In this Passion Project Planner:- Brainstorming passion prompt- Brainstorming topic exploration page- Research questions and notetaking- Passion Project blueprint planning page- Next Steps planning sectionInvite your student
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1st - 8th
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Animal Classification Choice Menu
Looking for an extension activity for early finishers?? You came to the right place! This is a choice menu on animal classification appropriate for grade1 through grade 5. Students can work on this as an extension to the content they are learning, as a center activity, as an individual or group research project, etc. Students choose which activities they would like to do according to their individual talents and learning styles. A great addition to any unit on animal classification!
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1st - 5th
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Mr. Lemoncello's Library Scavenger Hunt
Mr. Lemoncello loves libraries, and he knows them well! Test your students' knowledge of the library with this scavenger hunt.With directions and a printable list, your students will be challenged to find a variety of resources that feature a connection to lemons across the Dewey Decimal system. With targets vague enough to work within any library yet a wide variety of requested resources, your students will search many parts of the library to beat out any other teams.This activity can accompa
Grades:
4th - 6th
I Wonder Worksheet
I love finding interesting things for my kids to do when they are finished early. This activity is great because the kids get to pick something they "wonder" about and then do a mini report/research project on it. The kids really love finding out fun things and then sharing it with the class at the end of the day. Some of my favorite questions have been "Who created Looney Toons?" and "How does Hershey's Make Chocolate?"
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2nd - 5th
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Plains Tribes Compare/Contrast Activity for Gifted Students and Enrichment
Increase critical thinking in your social studies and language arts curriculum! Your students' higher-order thinking skills will blossom as they research their choice of various Plains Indigenous Peoples Tribes to create a graphic organizer. Differentiation made easy...let me do the work for you! NOTE BEFORE BUYING: This product is one of 8 activities in my Indigenous Peoples Research Menu. Please check out full menu before purchase! Packet includes:• Teacher Tips • Teepee Graphic Organizer: V
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K - 8th
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Grab and Go Extension Activities for 4th and 5th grade
Activities designed to stretch the imagination and creativity of 4th and 5th grade students. Students will be able to choose an activity based on their interests and design a project to share with the class. This is great for early finishers and your advanced kids that need a little extra challenge.
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3rd - 5th
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Enrichment Research Project ~ I'm An Architect!
This research study is perfect for enrichment or fast-finishers! Students will utilize this STEM approach to identify the works of an architect by solving word problems, constructing their own building and more! Great for in-class or home project.
This has been a great tool for my kids who enjoy higher level thinking activities and exploring new topics!
If your kids enjoy this research project, more will be posted soon :)
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1st - 2nd
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Hispanic Heritage Month Research Project
A fun student choice led research project template for Hispanic Heritage Month. Use this to lead students into their research of hispanic people in a variety of fields. Students keep the sheet and use it as a checklist for research requirements.
Grades:
2nd - 9th
Passion Project Classroom Management
I use this in my classroom as a way to facilitate learning during “Genius Hour” for 20+ first graders. Each student has a clothes pin with his or her name. The student copy is meant to serve as a check-in for students. Before moving on to the next step, I initial and date on the line. Check out my store for other resources that we use to guide Passion Project time with elementary students.
Grades:
K - 8th
Holiday Compare/Contrast FREEBIE
This FREEBIE is just 1 of 8 leveled activities from my Holidays Around the World Enrichment Menu packet: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Holidays-Around-the-World-Gifted-or-Enrichment-Menu-for-K-5.
Comparing and contrasting are higher-level thinking skills for any topic. Here’s a simple ready-to-go way to nurture your students’ critical thinking skills at holiday time… great for Gifted, fast finishers, differentiation, and enrichment!
• Choose two holidays to study (Christmas, Kwan
Grades:
K - 6th
FREE President Rap/Song Research Mini-Project
Study Presidents with pizzazz...just in time for Presidents' Day! Your Gifted, advanced students, or fast finishers can compose their own musical masterpieces about any President through research and creativity! Perfect for enrichment or differentiation! Includes guidelines, and lower & upper grade music paper.
(NOTE: This is part of my larger Presidents with Pizzazz research menu packet with 8 activities....please check out that menu product with this link below!)
http://www.teacherspayt
Grades:
1st - 8th
Cycles in Nature Problem Based Performance Task
Students will choose a cycle in nature (water, carbon, or nitrogen) to research, and write an article for a newsletter of a conservation group, such as the National Wildlife Federation, or similar local group. A fun way for students to create their own knowledge about water, carbon, and nitrogen cycles, interdependency among organisms in ecosystems, effects of human activity on ecosystems, and environmental issues! This problem based performance task combines language arts and science to satisfy
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7th - 11th
Solving Real World Problems
This packet guides students through the process of discussing real world problems, researching them, and finding realistic solutions. The packet is directly aligned with the Florida standards for gifted learners.
keywords: group work, teamwork, real world, issues, controversy, elementary, gifted and talented.
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K - 12th
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Differentiation: Start Adding Enrichment To Your Classroom One Step At A Time!
A "FREE" set of downloads and instructions to start adding differentiation and enrichment in your classroom! All new products in my store are 50% off the first 24 hours. Be sure to follow my store above to receive notice within the first 24 hours that new products are listed. Check out my store to find more creative and rigorous enrichment products in every subject!
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3rd - 6th
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Facts and Opinions: Intro To Debate for Gifted & Talented Students
Gifted students have an opinion on just about everything! In this activity, they challenge their creativity by debating silly questions like: what happens in your fridge at night? High ability learners apply their knowledge of fact and opinion to prove their perspective of silly debate topics. The debate topics are intended to be creative and thought provoking with students realizing there is no right or wrong answer; but instead learn ways to prove their unique perspective to an audience.Includ
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2nd - 8th
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Research Paper Sentence Starters
These sentence stems will help your students as they begin the process of taking their research and developing a research paper in their own words. Sometimes students struggle with taking information and writing it in their own words. These starters will help.
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Independent Research Booklets (w/Posters)
Are you looking for a SIMPLE resource that easily guides students through the research process? You found it! This 24 page packet provides ready-to-print booklets and posters for introducing students to, and guiding them through, the independent research process. These booklets are designed in a way that allows students to research ANY topic they choose!
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7 Reference Posters (half sheet size)
-Step 1: Choose a Topic
-Step 2: What I Know
-Step 3: My Questions
-Step 4: Research
-Ste
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Free Research Activity
The Anything Project is a student led research activity based on student interest. This has been a student favorite for two years running in my classroom! This assignment guides students through the research project at an elementary level. Students pick a topic and are guided through the best way to report and present on this topic. Includes a visual or creative aid component! Try it out in your own classroom! I look forward to hearing feedback on how it goes.
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3rd - 6th
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Emergency Sub Plans Two Days Drama Ben Platt Biography One Pager Assignment
Ben Platt--talk about an incredible Broadway talent! Energize your middle school students with this engaging reading lesson featuring a biography of the iconic actor and singer Ben Platt, known for his roles in Dear Evan Hansen and Parade. This lesson delves into the life and career of Radcliffe, offering students a glimpse into the journey of a legendary performer. This is appropriate for any language arts, reading, musical theater, gifted/ talented and drama class. As one of the most influe
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7th - 10th
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Math Science Character Biography Project Report
A fun and variable project assignment. A 1 sheet biography on a person chosen from the realm of mathematicians and scientists in history. Can be easily tweaked for Science. A multiple day research assignment, requiring a mock-up character sketch and a printed image of the character's photo or portrait. The topical persons I used:
Leonard Euler
Srinivasa Ramanujan
Florence Nightingale
Rene Descartes
Carl F Gauss
Sophie Germain
Archimedes
Joseph-Louis Lagrange
Maria Agnesi
Leonardo Fibonnacci
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Grades:
6th - 12th
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