4th grade problem solving writing-essays centers

End of Year, Math, Problem Solving

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

CCSS:

...

Also included in: Math Logic Puzzles: 3-5 BUNDLE - [Digital & Printable PDF]

End of the Year Math Activities - Plan a Summer Vacation Summer Math Project

Created by

Love Teaching Kids

Are you looking for fun end of the year math activities? This summer math project will have your students excited about doing math. The students will plan their summer vacation using a budget sheet. They will have $2,500 to spend while on vacation with a friend. This is a great way to practice financial literacy with your kids. There is a Powerpoint attached with the flight information that is editable so you can change the flight prices and information to reflect where you live. Also includes

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Projects, Centers

Also included in: Math Project - Plan a Vacation Real World Math Project Financial Literacy Bundle

STEM Index Card Tower Challenge - Easy Prep Project- 2 Versions

Created by

Teachers Are Terrific - STEM Activities

This easy prep STEM Activity is surprisingly challenging! Students will have a fantastic engineering opportunity through problem-solving. Index Card Towers show your students how to persevere and redesign based on their initial thinking and planning (plus the towers are fun to build!) The best part is that your prep includes one basic material and the students take over from there. Just stand back and watch them brainstorm and build incredibly tall towers. They will groan when the tower falls, d

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Engineering, Problem Solving

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Centers

NGSS:

3-5-ETS1-3

, 3-5-ETS1-1

, 3-5-ETS1-2

Also included in: STEM Challenges Tower Problem-Solving BUNDLE Set 1 featuring Index Card Towers

Math Logic Puzzles: 4th grade ENRICHMENT - [Digital & Printable PDF]

Created by

Christy Howe

Math Logic Puzzles for 4th grade includes 14 higher order thinking puzzles designed to challenge and engage your high flyers and fast finishers. Your students will utilize critical thinking and problem solving skills while building a solid understanding of essential math concepts and skills. These puzzles are available as a printable PDF and a paperless version made with Google Slides™ for virtual learning.Every activity is directly aligned with the Common Core State Standards for Math.Math Con

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 5th

Types:

CCSS:

...

Also included in: Math Logic Puzzles: 3-5 BUNDLE - [Digital & Printable PDF]

Math Logic Puzzles: 3rd grade Enrichment - [Digital and Printable PDF]

Created by

Christy Howe

Math Logic Puzzles for 3rd grade includes 15 higher-order thinking puzzles designed to challenge and engage your high flyers and fast finishers. Your students will utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills while building a solid understanding of essential math concepts and skills. These puzzles are available as a printable PDF and a paperless version made with Google Slides™ for virtual learning.Every activity is directly aligned with the Common Core State Standards for Math.--------

Subjects:

Geometry, Problem Solving, Visual Arts

Grades:

3rd - 4th

Types:

CCSS:

...

Also included in: Math Logic Puzzles: 3-5 BUNDLE - [Digital & Printable PDF]

Quadrilateral Robots - Great Project Based Learning Math Activity (PBL)

Created by

Art with Jenny K

Quadrilateral Robots: Project-based Learning Math Activity, worksheets & game. My "Quadrilateral Robots" lesson is a great hands-on way for students to have fun learning about quadrilaterals. There is a quadrilateral robot art project, a "robot road" game, and high-level thinking worksheets. The quadrilateral robots are made up of parts made only from members of the quadrilateral family–squares, rectangles, parallelograms, rhombuses, kites, and trapezoids!I have included all of the colored e

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

3.G.A.1

, 4.G.A.2

, 5.G.B.3

, 5.G.B.4

Informative Writing Sentence Starters Graphic Organizers Prompts 3rd-5th Grade

Created by

Jessica Meyer - The Literacy Loft

Get your 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students excited about informational writing! This complete informational writing unit includes sentence starters, graphic organizers, prompts, rubrics and more! Your students will go through the entire informative writing process, from brainstorming ideas to publishing their own piece of informational writing. The informational writing lessons included can be used in two ways: Students get their own ideas for their essay. Students write based on a prompt. What is

Subjects:

Informational Text, Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Unit Plans, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

W.3.2

, W.4.2

, W.5.2

, W.5.2a

, W.5.2b

...

Also included in: Narrative, Opinion, & Informational Writing Bundle

LEGO Challenge Task Cards {Great for STEM or fun building!}

Created by

A Special Toolbox

I am really excited to show you some cute, older-kid friendly LEGO Challenge Task Cards! These are bright, colorful, and can appeal to older students without looking too primary. Don’t’ have LEGOs? That’s okay! These can be used for any building materials you may have—unifix cubes, plastic Flake Discs (Amazon), Bunchems (Amazon or Target), Wiki Stix, pipe cleaners, play-dough, etc. Get those kids engineering and manipulating. They work great as an independent station for special education, a STE

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Engineering, Problem Solving

Grades:

PreK - 8th

Types:

Activities, Task Cards, Centers

Math Problem Solving [Book A]

Created by

Teacher Thrive

This resource is a set of 50 non-routine math problems that require students to utilize critical thinking and problem solving skills. Each and every problem is completely unique, and can be solved in multiple ways. The Importance of Problem Solving Incorporating non-routine problem solving into your math program is one of the most impactful steps you can take as an educator. By consistently allowing your students to grapple with these challenging problems, you are helping them acquire essenti

Subjects:

Printables, Task Cards, Centers

Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

INFORMATIVE WRITING PROMPTS - INFORMATIVE TEXT PASSAGES - DIGITAL & PRINTABLE

Created by

Rockin Resources

Are you looking for high-interest INFORMATIVE writing prompts in the form of passages? Since informative writing should include more than one type of source, these informative text articles are used to give students some (but not all) information for a prompt OR the teacher can use it as a sample essay for a prompt. These writing prompt passages give students a jump start to their research to help them form an effective informative essay. In the passages, you will find a variety of photos, maps,

Subjects:

Reading, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Printables, Centers

CCSS:

W.3.2

, W.4.2

, W.5.2

Also included in: Informative Writing Prompts Bundle - Informative Writing Passages

Perimeter and Area Construction Zone {Classroom Transformation}

Created by

Joanne Miller

Want an easy prep, high engagement classroom transformation? This perimeter and area construction zone is just for you! Students will participate in hands-on learning activities to strengthen their understanding of the concepts of perimeter and area. List of possible resources included, but tape measures or rulers and printables are the only things needed to get started! RESOURCE INCLUDES: •eight pages of photo directions and tips•student recording sheets •assessment/quick check/two levels with

Subjects:

Math, Measurement, Problem Solving

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Jessica Meyer - The Literacy Loft

Also included in: Perimeter & Area and Volume Construction Zone Bundle {Classroom Transformations}

Narrative, Opinion, & Informational Writing Bundle

Created by

This bundle contains our Narrative, Opinion, & Informational Writing Units. Click the links below or inside the preview to check out the individual units. My Opinion Matters! {An Opinion Writing Unit}My Life is A Story {A Personal Narrative Writing Unit}I'm the Expert! {Informational Writing Unit}Each unit contains ...*Writing Notebook Anchor Charts (you may see some overlapping, but each have been tweaked to suit that particular genre. *Anchor Charts for the Classroom or Writing Center*R

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Unit Plans, Lesson, Centers

CCSS:

W.3.1

, W.3.2

, W.3.3

, W.4.1

, W.4.2

...

4th Grade Math Word Problems | Math Spiral Review | Math Test Prep YEARLONG

Created by

Tanya Yero Teaching

This 4th grade math word problems contains 5 questions for each math standard. The questions are designed to help build conceptual understanding. These questions can be used for whole class lesson starters, 4th grade math small groups, rotations, homework, math spiral review and math test prep.Math word problems help students take math understanding to the next level. And these Power Problems were designed to do just that. Not all math word problems are created equally, it is important that word

Subjects:

Activities, Printables, Centers

Grades:

4th

Types:

CCSS:

...

36 STEM Challenges BUNDLE - For the Busy Teacher

Created by

Science and Math Doodles

HUGE SAVINGS by buying this Bundle, individual challenges sell for $1 each! If you are looking for some great no-prep challenges to push your students to problem solve in a hands-on setting as a project-based learning while having lots of fun, get this bundle! Students LOVE these!This STEM Challenge Bundle is easy to follow and each of the 36 challenges come in 3 different options.They each take about an hour to complete and allow students to problem solve and have fun at the same time! It foll

Subjects:

Math, Problem Solving, Science

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Printables, Centers

Table Talk Math Problem Solving Discussion Cards

Created by

Joanne Miller

Bring math conversations and engagement to life with these table talk cards! These open ended questions will guide students to delve deeper into math concepts, deepen their understanding, and enhance discussion with their peers. These cards give students a chance to lead discussions and take ownership of their learning.Students engaged in mathematical conversations are beneficial and effective for so many reasons:•allows students to take risks•increases academic vocabulary•work collaboratively t

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

For All Subject Areas, Math, Problem Solving

36 Tangram puzzles

Created by

LessonSense

This package contains 36 tangram puzzles to be recreated by the students. Each page has 2 boxes, in it are both the puzzle (in black) and the solution (in color). This game practices spatial awareness, geometric concepts, problem solving, shapes and mathematical concepts like symmetry and congruency.There are 36 tangram puzzles in this package, a mix of figures, animals and objects. Tangram is a dissection puzzle consisting of seven flat shapes, called tans, which are put together to form shapes

Subjects:

Grades:

PreK - 6th

Types:

Math Logic Puzzles: 3-5 BUNDLE - [Digital & Printable PDF]

Created by

Christy Howe

This BUNDLE contains 44 Math Logic Puzzles designed to challenge and engage your high flyers and fast finishers. Your students will utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills while building a solid understanding of essential math concepts and skills. These puzzles are available as a printable PDF and a paperless version made with Google Slides™ for virtual learning.Every activity is directly aligned with the Common Core State Standards for Math in grades 3-5.This bundle is a perfect,

Subjects:

Writing, Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

GATE, Centers

Post Card Template- Editable

Created by

Rebecca Hurd

This set of post card template is a great addition to any writing center! Have students design a post card from a place you have been studying, have students write postcards to family members or friends describing a topic you have been studying. The options are endless!

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 5th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Centers

Real World Math Task Open Ended Problem Solving Challenge Set 1- Print & Digital

Created by

The Teacher Studio

Whether you call them "open ended math challenges" or "real world problem solving tasks" or "rich math tasks", engaging math problems that apply multiple standards are not easy to find. In fact, if you are looking for challenging math problems and tasks that keep your students engaged, apply the math you have taught, and meet your math standards--I can help you out! My guess is that you are looking for a low-prep, ready-to-print (or send digitally) math project that has just the right amount of

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Word Problems

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

CCSS:

...

Also included in: Open Ended Real World Math Challenges Problem Solving Sets 1-3 - Digital & Print

Personal Narrative Writing Graphic Organizers & Charts (Paragraph Writing, too)

Created by

Linda Post - The Teachers Post

Use these personal narrative writing and paragraph writing graphic organizers with or without my PowerPoints to guide your students through the pre-writing and draft stages of Paragraph Writing and Personal Narrative Writing. ❤️CONTENTS: ✅ Paragraph Writing Poster with Step by Step Procedures✅ Paragraph Writing Graphic Organizer ✅ 2 Brainstorming Idea Webs✅ 1 Brainstorming Details Web✅ Personal Narrative Chart with Step by Step Procedures✅ Personal Narrative Graphic Organizer ✅ List of Categori

Subjects:

Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing-Essays

Grades:

1st - 4th

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Posters, Centers

CCSS:

W.1.2

, W.1.3

, W.2.3

, W.3.3

, W.4.3

Also included in: Narrative Writing and Paragraph Writing Bundle Value

Opinion Paragraph Writing Prompts for Grades 3, 4, 5 / Brainstorming

Created by

Performing in Education

Your students can never get enough writing practice! These half page writing prompts are great for practicing Opinion Writing through short paragraphs. Place them in a writing center, use as a daily warm-up during your Opinion unit, or use as test prep.Common Core Literacy Standard W.3.1, W.4.1, W.5.1 is opinion writing, and this resource covers all parts (A-D).The standards below are labeled for 5th grade as an example of what this resource covers, but it is also appropriate for 3rd and 4th gra

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Task Cards, Centers

CCSS:

W.3.1

, W.4.1

, W.5.1

Also included in: 80 Writing Prompts Bundle Gr. 3-5 Print & Digital for Online Learning

11 Minecraft Logic Puzzles

Created by

Prime and Pi

Looking for some fun Minecraft activities? These Minecraft logic grid puzzles are a great way for students to be introduced to the technique of utilizing logical process rather than educated guesses to achieve answers. They foster critical thinking, which transition into math and problem solving skills. This set of 11 logic puzzles is ideal for all students, not just the Minecraft minded. There are 3 levels of worksheets in this set. The easier one is great for younger students or can be used a

Subjects:

Gifted and Talented, Other (Math), Problem Solving

Grades:

1st - 7th

Types:

Amy Mezni - Teaching Ideas 4u

Thanksgiving Craft & Writing Activity - Thankful Turkeys - Easy Prep Grades 2-5

Created by

Wondering how to make writing meaningful and enjoyable for your students this Thanksgiving? Look no further! Our no-prep Thankful Turkeys Thanksgiving Craft & Writing Activity combines creativity with essay writing in a hassle-free, engaging activity. Just print the student pages and have students start by brainstorming, working through the writing process, and then making the turkeys to hold their final essay.What You’ll GetThis Thankful Turkeys Writing Project includes everything you need

Subjects:

Thanksgiving, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Centers

CCSS:

W.3.4

, W.4.4

, W.5.4

Also included in: Thanksgiving Activities, Worksheets, Craft ELA Reading & Writing, Science, Math

Multi-Step Word Problems 4th Grade 5th Grade Math Worksheets Story Problems

Created by

Elementary Lesson Plans - Classroom Confections

This word search pack is called Mastering Multi Step Word Problems {Helping Kids Learn to THINK}. What is the purpose of this multi-step word problem pack? To aide in the problem solving thinking process when solving multi-step word problems. It should be suitable for 4th and 5th grade to help them think about and solve multi-step word problems.Watch the PREVIEW VIDEO in its entirety. WATCH VIDEO HERE========================**NOTE- you can now purchase this pack as part of my 4th grade math meg

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