Project Based Learning: Arctic Adventure (PBL) For Print & Distance Learning

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Project Based Learning Activity: Arctic Adventure

This project takes elements of research, writing, reading, science, math, and social studies to learn about the Arctic region. Students will learn about animals, climate, and geography then finish by completing six mini-projects.

***THIS RESOURCE IS NOW DIGITAL for DISTANCE LEARNING***

See below for more details on using it with Google Slides.

The research portion of this project can be conducted using library books, science books, the Internet, and also includes a link to a Symbaloo board with access to over 30 sites with articles, videos, and images.

-Included are 11 individual pages of research activities for students to work through.

-There are 10 animals to research, along with a chance for students to pick their own.

-The final portion includes 6 mini-projects for students to complete. These are a mix of science, engineering, design, and creation. Most of the mini-projects can be completed using in-class supplies.

The mini-projects include building an igloo, designing a tower, building a dog sled, building a bridge, creating a polar bear, and finding a supply budget for a trip up north.

9 Title/Introduction

Students learn they will be traveling on an Arctic adventure in an effort to learn about animals, geography, and projects.

10 BrainStorm

Students work together and brainstorm things they already know about the Arctic (including animals, landforms, weather, and size).

11,12 Cold Vocabulary

Students research vocabulary terms for the Arctic.

13 Arctic Region

Students locate areas on the earth in the Arctic

14 Arctic Climate

Students learn about the weather and climate in the Arctic.

15,16 Food Chain & Web

Students create two simple food chains and webs using animals in the Arctic.

17 Environmental Issues

Students research three issues the Arctic area faces.

18 Why We need It

Students write/learn about why the Arctic is needed.

19,20 Pack your Bags

Students picks items they’ll need for a trip to the Arctic.

21-31 Arctic Animals

Students research 10 animals that live in the Arctic region.

-Included is a blank version for students to pick their own animal if it is not listed.

32 Animal Location

Students use the world map to identify where some of these animals are located.

33 InstArctic

Students share their visit via social media.

34 On Top Of The World

Students answer three questions through drawing a picture or writing that pertain strictly to the Arctic region (Northern Lights, glaciers, 20 hours of light in a day).

35-50 Six Mini-Projects

Students are tasked with solving problems on their trip to the Arctic. This includes six different mini-projects they will encounter.

-Each project includes the Problem, Mission, Rules, and Supplies. -Most supplies can be found at school. Others needed include marshmallows, toothpicks, popsicle sticks, and more.

Build a Bridge

Includes a page for students to create two versions of blue prints and pick the best bridge. Then they build the real version.

Design a Dog Sled

Students use 15 popsicle sticks, glue, and scissors to build a dog sled.

-This includes two variations for building the bridge.

Build an Igloo

Students use marshmallows to build a self-standing igloo without any glue.

-This includes two variations for building the igloo.

Build a Weather Tower

Students use 15 index cards, tape, and scissors to build the tallest weather tower they can. It must be able to stand by itself.

Build a (Polar) Bear

Students use cotton balls and pipe cleaners to create a 3D version of Arctic animals. They may choose whichever animal they want.

Create a Supply Budget

Students create a supply budget for a trip using newspaper ads or ads on the internet. They will find totals, compare prices, and decide on the best items to bring. They can use their previous list to help with identifying items.

51-56 Projectibles of all Projects

Students locate areas on the earth in the Arctic.

As students work through each page, they will make their own decisions and choose the outcomes based on information they learn. By the end, all students will have completed the project, but each version will be based on the creator’s imagination, creativity, and knowledge base.

All pages can be geared towards multiple grade levels, although for some younger students the teacher may need to give more explicit instructions.

Students may choose to use multiple resources to complete each page. They might even choose to work with a partner, but you get final say on that.

***THIS RESOURCE IS NOW DIGITAL!***

ACCESSING THIS DIGITAL RESOURCE

There are two pdf files included in the zip file. To access the digital file for Google Slide open the file with the title "digital" in it. Then click the hyperlink included on the first page (inside the yellow box) to access the file online.

What you need to get started:

1. Download Link for the Google Slide Product

2. Have access to the Internet and a Google Account. (FREE)

3. Open the file on your own Google Drive and engage while in the edit mode.

4. Printer access to print out the finished product. (OPTIONAL).

Beginning your Google Slides Project:

Before you begin editing/filling in your project, it is VERY important to first make a copy of the file, on your own Google Drive.

Once you make a copy of the original file it will enable you to edit it and make any changes.

After creating a copy of the resource you can decide which slides you would like to include and which ones to delete before you assign this as an assignment.

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