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Problem solving projects for homeschool
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St. Patrick's Day Craft Activity for Kids | Celtic Knots Paper Art Project [v1]
St. Patrick's Day Activity—Celtic Knot paper art activity. This project is original and fun. You won't find anything like it because I made it up! It's been tested with my students and they just LOVED it! I hope your students will as well. At first glance, this Celtic knot activity might look complicated—which is why it's so striking when the students complete it! However, in this unit, I give you everything you need (templates and instructions) to easily teach this lesson. Your kids will have f
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3rd - 7th
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Also included in:Â All Year Art Activity Lessons BUNDLE for Classroom Teachers | Art Made Easy!
Preschool and Pre K STEM Challenge Science Activities for the Entire School Year
Need a whole year of preschool STEM challenges planned and ready to bring into your classroom How about challenges that only use simple materials?Get your youngest learners problem solving, working collaboratively and thinking outside of the box easily, with this STEM Challenge bundle.Interested in what STEM Challenges are all about? Check out this blogpost: STEM & Preschoolers- The WhyGRAB THIS BUNDLE & SAVEThis Bundle STEM Challenge pack includes 12 months of challenges, with 4 challen
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PreK - 1st
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I'm All Done! (120 enrichment projects for the WHOLE year)
Put your fast finishers to work, and help them enhance their problem solving, math, and language arts skills along the way! Depending on your students' abilities you may want to allow partner work, or not. You be the judge. Each monthly set is packed full of fun and engaging activities that encourage problem solving skills. Kids will be excited to get to these!
August Fast Finishers
September Fast Finishers
October Fast Finishers
November Fast Finishers
December Fast Finishers
January Fast Fini
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2nd - 3rd
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"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
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6th - 9th
Haunted Hotel Halloween Tasks | Halloween Project & Activities
Looking for ideas for Halloween Project Based Learning??Engage your students with a variety of real-world tasks this Halloween season!! This Haunted Hotel project includes 8 math, problem solving, and writing tasks to celebrate Halloween, while sticking to the standards.*A DIGITAL VERSION IS NOW AVAILABLE IN GOOGLE SLIDES!!(A link is included on page 3 of the PDF after purchasing and downloading.)More about this resource:This project is quick and easy to prep. Simply copy the pages you need and
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3rd - 5th
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Easy Peasy Experiments to Teach Scientific Method
This packet contains seven easy (even for the scientifically challenged!)science experiments that can be used to teach the nature of science and the scientific method. The materials needed for the experiments are easy things that are you probably already have! :)
Experiments include:
Paper Play (nature of science)
Penny Spill (water properties, cohesion and surface tension)
The Incredible Egg (solutions and density)
Balancing Act (opposing forces)
Paper Magic (air properties)
Vacancy (propertie
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K - 4th
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STEM Engineering Challenges Pack ~ Dinosaurs and Fossils ~ Set of Five!
Get ready to engineer some Dinosaurs!Most elementary teachers are more comfortable and knowledgeable with theme topics, so I have decided to create STEM challenge packs based on specific ones, like dinosaurs and fossils!This engineering challenge activity pack is one of many that I have created to use in my classroom! I sometimes place these challenges, one per table, and the students rotate around the room in order to complete them. There are no right or wrong answers, many different solutions
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in:Â Science Bundle Collection ~ 12 STEM Engineering Packs ~ 61 Total Challenges!
STEM Engineering Challenges Pack ~ Investigating Insects~ Set of Six!
Get ready to engineer some creepy crawly insects!
Most elementary teachers are more comfortable and knowledgeable with theme topics, so I have decided to create STEM challenge packs based on specific ones, like insects!
This engineering challenge activity pack is one of many that I have created to use in my classroom! I sometimes place these challenges, one per table, and the students rotate around the room in order to complete them. There are no right or wrong answers, many different solution
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3rd - 6th
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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
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3rd - 4th
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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
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K - 5th
Also included in:Â The Questioneers Bundle
ANCIENT EGYPT - A UNIT TO TURN YOUR CLASSROOM INTO A MUSEUM
MEETS VIRGINIA SOLS FOR ANCIENT EGYPT
PROJECT BASED LEARNING!
This packet will give you everything you need to make teaching Egypt a fantastic experience! I have made museums with my students and it is just amazing to see the end result! All you need are about a dozen books about Egypt from the library for reference. Spend a couple days introducing concepts and then divide the class up by "Museum Rooms" and projects and let the invest
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2nd - 6th
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Math Projects Math Choice Boards Grades 3-5
42 math projects and 12 math choice boards for Grades 3-5 designed to provide opportunities for students to research, organize and record their work without the confining structure of a worksheet. Each math project includes a student-friendly rubric to provide students with a clear understanding of expectations. Use for home learning, enrichment, math center or small group work throughout the year to provide opportunities for students to solve real life problems while applying key math concepts
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in:Â 3rd Grade Math Bundle 1
Amusement Parks and STEM Activities Bundle
Amusement Parks, Carnivals, and STEM!Problem Solving, Engineering Challenges and Physical Science IntegrationTeachers are saying:"I had groups work on the various pieces of the amusement park. It was wonderful to see all the ideas and engineering going into it. It was one of those projects where they loved it and had no idea they were learning something!""Thank you for such a great resource! This is very engaging and usable for all of my students.""Great resource for my multi-level classroom."
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4th - 7th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
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STEM Engineering Challenges Pack ~ Sensational Sharks ~ Set of Five!
Get ready to have your own Shark Week!
Most elementary teachers are more comfortable and knowledgeable with theme topics, so I have decided to create STEM challenge packs based on specific ones, like Sharks!
This engineering challenge activity pack is one of many that I have created to use in my classroom! I sometimes place these challenges, one per table, and the students rotate around the room in order to complete them. There are no right or wrong answers, many different solutions will work!
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in:Â Science Bundle Collection ~ 12 STEM Engineering Packs ~ 61 Total Challenges!
Project Based Learning Activities | Lemonade Stand
Looking for a FUN PBL to engage your students in using academic skills to solve real-world problems? Try this engaging two week unit on how to make a successful lemonade stand. They will learn math skills, teamwork, build a model, design a lemonade stand and end with a group presentation to entice investors to give them funding for their project.Project Based Learning is great way to incorporate standardsâ–ºWhat is in this download?Focus: Design, Economics, Math, Writing, and SpeakingDirectionsS
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K - 2nd
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2nd Grade Math Menu Place Value Projects Choice Board | Enrichment Math Activity
This 2nd Grade Math Menu & Place Value Projects Choice Board is NO PREP. Simply PRINT and GO! Challenge your students with 20 different choices of highly engaging 2nd grade math menu activities to demonstrate understanding of place value. These place value projects are available in 2 formats - Math Menu, or Choice Board format. They are intended as enrichment math activities as well as replacement, or extension activities for fast finishers, high achievers, or gifted students.There are print
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2nd - 3rd
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Zombie Apocalypse Unit - End of the Year Project or Emergency Sub Lesson Plans
This week-long, self-guided zombie apocalypse project is the PERFECT end of the year unit! It is so versatile and can be used for many different grades and subjects; appropriate for middle school or high school, science or language arts, accelerated or remediation, even upper elementary. It could also be used for a Halloween unit or emergency sub lesson plans. Directions on each page are self explanatory and will keep your students engaged from start to finish.I originally created this activity
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4th - 12th
Also included in:Â Biology Lessons and Curriculum for the ENTIRE YEAR
Winter Wonderland | Real World Project | Printable & Digital | Google Slides
Looking for ideas for Winter Project Based Learning??Engage your students with a variety of real-world tasks this Winter season!! This Winter Wonderland project includes 8 math, problem solving, and writing tasks to celebrate Winter, while sticking to the standards. It is best for 4th and 5th grade.More about this resource:This project is quick and easy to prep. Simply copy the pages you need and staple into a packet or book. You can choose from black and white or colored pages. You can also hav
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4th - 5th
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STEM Engineering Challenges Pack ~ Fairy Tales Set #2 ~ Set of Five!
Get ready to do some more Fairy Tale engineering! This is my second set of engineering challenges inspired by fairy tales!
Most elementary teachers are more comfortable and knowledgeable with fairy tales, so I have decided to create STEM challenge packs based on them!
This engineering challenge activity pack is one of many that I have created to use in my classroom! I sometimes place these challenges, one per table, and the students rotate around the room in order to complete them. There are
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3rd - 6th
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Road Trip on a Budget: High School Life Skills Challenge
This high school life skills class challenge is a great high school budgeting project. This project focuses on building and strengthening a variety of real-world life skills including planning, organizing, estimating, time-management, decision-making, problem-solving, mapping, budgeting, communication, and many more. The topic itself (road trip budgeting) is real-world and relevant to students. That relevance, in addition to opportunities for student choice, keeps students engaged in the activit
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10th - 12th
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Also included in:Â High School Life Skills Project Bundle
Independent Projects | Gifted and Talented Students | Early Finishers | BUNDLE 1
Get creative with gifted students or high achievers! This bundle provides 11 separate workshops that include 2 to 2.5 hours of learning opportunities with each one. Suitable for 3rd-6th grade, these independent projects and enriching activities are perfect for gifted and talented programs, homeschooling, or after-school programs. Buy now & save 30% off the total price!Creativity is a skill that should be nurtured in all students. Creative thinking activities provide the necessary practice an
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3rd - 6th
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Understanding Maps Symbols Compass Rose Interactive Journal Project
This PowerPoint guided lesson about maps and symbols is the perfect way to teach your students how to understand maps. What map symbols and global maps mean. This resource includes:Step by Step instructions for teachers with pictures.7 Types of MapsPhysicalPoliticalPrecipitationPopulationTopographicRoad MapClimateSymbols:Compass RoseScaleKey/LegendGlobal Mapping:Longitude/LatitudeHemispheresStudent map print out for an interactive journal to write notes and student hands-on mapping project activ
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4th - 7th
STEM Engineering - Landforms PDF & Powerpoint {Elementary Grades}
STEM Engineering is not just for big kids! Your students will love this STEM design brief where they get to plan, create, and reflect on creating a landform. You will love it because the PDF includes detailed teacher directions, parent letter about the project, session outline, and more! The powerpoint introduces the STEM project to students in a kid-friendly way PLUS reviews important vocabulary that will be needed throughout the project.
If you are new to STEM, I highly suggest that you down
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1st - 3rd
STEM Engineering Challenges Pack ~ Marvelous Magnets~ Set of Five!
Get ready to engineer some serious magnetic attraction!
Most elementary teachers are more comfortable and knowledgeable with theme topics, so I have decided to create STEM challenge packs based on specific ones, like magnets!
This engineering challenge activity pack is one of many that I have created to use in my classroom! I sometimes place these challenges, one per table, and the students rotate around the room in order to complete them. There are no right or wrong answers, many different so
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in:Â Science Bundle Collection ~ 12 STEM Engineering Packs ~ 61 Total Challenges!
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