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Problem solving projects under $5
STEM Index Card Tower Challenge - Easy Prep Project- 2 Versions
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
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Measurement Activities Project 2nd Grade, Nonstandard 1st Measuring Length Craft
In this robot measurement project, 2nd graders use a ruler to estimate and measure in inches and centimeters. 1st graders apply nonstandard measurement using cubes and paperclips. They'll answer measurement word problems to compare length or standard and metric measurement.This resource is meant for teachers who want to...- Increase engagement with hands-on measurement activities- Use math projects in their classroom to increase learning and FUN- Showcase student learning with a measurement art
Subjects:
Grades:
1st - 2nd
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Economics Unit for 3rd & 4th Grade - Scarcity, Opportunity Cost, & Budgets
Do you want your students to master all the economics terms and standards in 3rd and 4th grade? Well this hands-on PBL unit to teach economics covers many different concepts through a real life project. After learning vocabulary your students will go through a project that will teach them all about economics. This is not an explicit teaching product, but a project based learning product.This Unit Covers1. Scarcity2. Opportunity Costs3. Producers and Consumers4. Budgets5. Market PlacesWhy will th
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
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End of Year Math Project Based Learning Budget Worksheets Financial Literacy
This DIGITAL end-of-year math project-based learning will be perfect for partner work, individual projects, or homeschool students. Use the digital Google slides to teach financial literacy and personal finance activity to 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade students. This resource includes budget worksheets for money and is a fun PBL lesson. Students' creativity can run wild with this project to help kids understand the value of a dollar. Students will see how far they can stretch their budget while p
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 8th
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STEM Easy Bridge Challenge One-Day Project
Here’s another easy prep and easy materials STEM challenge that will be the most fun in your STEM class ever! It’s a bridge-building activity that gives students a choice of the style of bridge they want to try. The best news is: there are only two materials! That’s right! Two materials!➡️ Click here to save 20% on this STEM Challenge in a 3-pack bundle!➡️ Click here to save 20% on this STEM Challenge in a 6-pack bundle!What is the challenge?In this challenge, students will have images of four k
Grades:
4th - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: STEM CHALLENGES ENTIRE YEAR 60 Projects, Planning Guide, and Posters
Math Project-Based Learning: Addition and Subtraction Within 1,000 | 3rd Grade
This 5-day project-based math resource applies math concepts in a real-world scenario to teach students about concepts of addition and subtraction within 1,000. In this 5-day unit, students will apply adding and subtracting concepts to design and open a bed and breakfast. This basic computation addition and subtraction math project is engaging and authentic. Plus, it's available as both a digital and print resource.This project-based math resource covers concepts of adding and subtracting and is
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Grades:
3rd
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CCSS:
Also included in: The Project-Based Math Library | 3rd Grade Math Project-Based Learning
Math Project-Based Learning: Measuring & Drawing Angles | 4th Grade
This 5-day project-based math resource applies math concepts in a real-world scenario to teach students about measuring and drawing angles. In this 5-day unit, students will use their knowledge of geometry and angles to design a playground. This math project is engaging and authentic. Plus, it's available as both a digital and print resource.This project-based math resource is aligned with the following 4th Grade Math Common Core State Standards:CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.MD.C.5Recognize angles as geom
Subjects:
Grades:
4th
Types:
Also included in: The Project-Based Math Library | 4th Grade Math Project-Based Learning
Math Project-Based Learning: Multiply & Divide Multi-digits | 5th Grade Math
This 5-day project-based math resource applies math concepts in a real-world scenario to teach students about multiplication and division with multi-digit numbers. In this 5-day unit, students will multiply and divide multi-digit numbers to feed pets at an animal shelter. This multi-digit multiplication and long-division math project is engaging and authentic. Plus, it's available as both a digital and print resource.This project-based math resource covers concepts of multiplication and division
Subjects:
Grades:
5th
Types:
Also included in: The Project-Based Math Library | 5th Grade Math Project-Based Learning
Math Project-Based Learning: Geometry | Classify Shapes & Angles | 4th Grade
This 5-day project-based math resource applies math concepts in a real-world scenario to teach students about concepts of geometry, including classifying shapes and angles. In this 5-day unit, students will use their knowledge of shapes and angles to design a mini-golf course. This geometry math project is engaging and authentic. Plus, it's available as both a digital and print resource.This project-based math resource covers concepts of geometry and is aligned with the following 4th Grade Math
Subjects:
Grades:
4th
Types:
Also included in: The Project-Based Math Library | 4th Grade Math Project-Based Learning
Dream House Area project for google classroom, w video tutorials on every page
This is a super fun and meticulously designed math project for google classroom. Everything the kids need is in the project, including video tutorials for every single page. Super easy to assign, and you can also delete slides if you want to make the project easier. Here's what students will do in this project:Build a floorplan of a house with 6 roomsCalculate area of each roomDecide on flooring for each roomCalculate cost of flooring for each roomCalculate the area of the yard Calculate cost of
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Grades:
3rd - 10th
Types:
Also included in: Digital fourth grade math bundle for google slides and google sheets
"City Designer" Geometry Project: Parallel lines, Transversals & Special Angles
Students will become civil engineers in your geometry class by designing their own cities using parallel lines, transversals and special angles!
This project will help master the concepts of
* parallel lines
* transversal lines
* alternate interior angles
* alternate exterior angles
* corresponding angles
* same side interior angles
and
* vertical angles
in a fun and hands-on way.
What an exciting way to integrate art into math and master the math concepts while doing so!
Step-by-step direct
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 9th
Math Project-Based Learning: Multi-Digit Multiplication | 4th Grade Math
This 5-day project-based math resource applies math concepts in a real-world scenario to teach students about multi-digit multiplication. In this 5-day unit, students will multiply whole numbers of up to 4 digits by a one-digit number, or multiply two digits by two digits to design a candy store. This multiplication math project is engaging and authentic. Plus, it's available as both a digital and print resource.This project-based math resource covers concepts of multi-digit multiplication and i
Subjects:
Grades:
4th
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CCSS:
Also included in: The Project-Based Math Library | 4th Grade Math Project-Based Learning
The Eggstremely Eggciting Egg Drop STEM Challenge
In this STEM and team building challenge, students will work to foster collaboration and team-work as they design and construct a structure that will protect their eggs from a 10 foot drop. Teams will be given supplies (supply lists and shopping lists included) identical supplies and amounts of time to build their designs. The twist for this challenge will be that each team MUST use all of their supplies. Even more challenging, each team CANNOT communicate verbally during the construction pha
Grades:
5th - 10th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Cardboard STEM Mini Golf Course Challenge | Putt Putt Project
Make teaching fun with this engaging, hands-on STEM challenge. This design a putt-putt golf course engineering project, will have your students excited to come to school! Upper elementary students will use a print and go engineering notebook to research, plan, build, and share their mini golf course holes. This design challenge has a quick and easy setup because your students will create it with cardboard and recyclable materials. It is the perfect activity for special days, end of the schoo
Grades:
3rd - 5th
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Math Project-Based Learning: Measurement | Metric System Conversions | 5th Grade
This 5-day project-based math resource applies math concepts in a real-world scenario to teach students about concepts of metric measurement. In this 5-day unit, students will use their knowledge of the metric system to open a pie shop. This math project is engaging and authentic. Plus, it's available as both a digital and print resource.This project-based math resource is aligned with the following 5th Grade Math Common Core State Standards:CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.MD.A.1Convert among different-size
Subjects:
Grades:
5th
Types:
CCSS:
Also included in: The Project-Based Math Library | 5th Grade Math Project-Based Learning
Improve-the-Community or Improve-the-School (Project-Based Learning)
Project-based learning is a way for students to investigate a real-world problem. This packet includes everything you need to implement an "Improve-the-community" or "Improve-the-school" project. This incorporates 21st century skills and English language arts. This connects well to Benchmark Advance Unit 1 or any unit on making a difference in the world.Included in this file:1. What is Project-Based Learning? (teacher page)2. Step-by-step lessons that guide students through the 4 parts (investig
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in: All PBL, Research, and Writing Units! (Benchmark Advance)
Science Fair Project
Product Description:Quick and easy elementary science fair experiment. What affect does what we drink have on our teeth?Cursive headers now changed to print in product!Proof in the comments: On February 7, 2016, Buyer said:Helped us win 1st prize at the school science fair! On August 1, 2016, Jamie Q. said:The title says it all & I'm proof! My class was thrilled to win our Science Fair!Also see:Science Fair Project BundleScience Fair Project 1- What affect does soda have on our teeth?Sci
Subjects:
Grades:
K - 3rd
Types:
Also included in: Science Fair Project Bundle
Math Project-Based Learning: Coordinate Graphing | 5th Grade Math
This 5-day project-based math resource applies math concepts in a real-world scenario to teach students about coordinate graphing. In this 5-day unit, students will use coordinate graphing skills, such as graphing ordered pairs, to plan a city. This math project is engaging and authentic. Plus, it's available as both a digital and print resource.This project-based math resource covers concepts of coordinate graphing and is aligned with the following 5th Grade Math Common Core State Standards:CCS
Subjects:
Grades:
5th
Types:
Also included in: The Project-Based Math Library | 5th Grade Math Project-Based Learning
STEM Designing a Cereal Box | Explore Surface Area and Volume
If you are ready for a highly engaging STEM activity, this Designing Boxes Challenge is for you! Students will investigate volume and learn to calculate surface area in preparation to design a cereal box.➡️ Click here to save 20% on this STEM Challenge and 2 additional multi-day activities!What is the challenge?Students will use cereal boxes and have great discussions about the appearance of the boxes, as well as how much a box contains.They will learn about volume and surface area through weig
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 6th
Types:
CCSS:
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: STEM CHALLENGES ENTIRE YEAR 60 Projects, Planning Guide, and Posters
Math Project-Based Learning: Measurement Conversions | 4th Grade
This 5-day project-based math resource applies math concepts in a real-world scenario to teach students about converting measurements. In this 5-day unit, students will use their knowledge of measurement conversions to open a lemonade stand. This math project is engaging and authentic. Plus, it's available as both a digital and print resource.This project-based math resource is aligned with the following 4th Grade Math Common Core State Standards:Solve problems involving measurement and conversi
Subjects:
Grades:
4th
Types:
Also included in: The Project-Based Math Library | 4th Grade Math Project-Based Learning
Math Project-Based Learning: Place Value, Rounding, Comparing | 4th Grade Math
This 5-day project-based math resource applies math concepts in a real-world scenario to teach students about place value. In this 5-day unit, students will use place value concepts such as rounding and comparing numbers to plan a road trip. This math project is engaging and authentic. Plus, it's available as both a digital and print resource.This project-based math resource covers concepts of rounding and place value, and is aligned with the following 4th Grade Math Common Core State Standards:
Subjects:
Grades:
4th
Types:
Also included in: The Project-Based Math Library | 4th Grade Math Project-Based Learning
Multiplication & Division: Project Based Learning Activity
In this Project Based Learning activity, students create one or more games to develop and extend their understanding of multiplication and division. The project encourages student creativity, while also providing guidelines to ensure student accountability of learning and standards. Once students have created their games, I often use them in centers & stations, as Anchor Activities, Parent Involvement, and for ongoing practice and remediation (as needed).
This download includes:
• an acti
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 4th
Types:
Math Project-Based Learning: Multi-Digit Addition & Subtraction | 4th Grade Math
This 5-day project-based math resource applies math concepts in a real-world scenario to teach students about multi-digit addition and subtraction. In this 5-day unit, students will apply addition and subtraction concepts to plan a family vacation. This adding and subtracting math project is engaging and authentic. Plus, it's available as both a digital and print resource.This project-based math resource covers concepts of fraction multiplication and is aligned with the following 4th Grade Math
Subjects:
Grades:
4th
Types:
CCSS:
Also included in: The Project-Based Math Library | 4th Grade Math Project-Based Learning
Iggy Peck Architect Book Companion and STEM Activity
Iggy Peck Architect is the funny, charming tale of a young man with unconventional talents and interests. Few people appreciate his talents until a fateful field trip where his talent rescues his teacher and fellow students! This instant classic is a wonderful way to inspire your students to nurture their out of the box interests!
The following companion includes multiple ELA activities such as retelling (story maps and BME), comparing, cause and effect, character evaluation, and vocabulary
Grades:
K - 5th
Also included in: The Questioneers Bundle
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