Engineering a City Project Based Learning Area Perimeter STEM STEAM Grades 3-6
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Grade Levels
3rd - 6th
Subjects
Resource Type
Standards
CCSSK.MD.A.1
CCSSK.G.A.1
CCSSCCRA.R.1
CCSSCCRA.R.2
CCSSCCRA.R.3
Formats Included
- PDF
Pages
26 pages
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This is an absolutely awesome activity! My students loved working on this and completing their cities. It had them talking about things they would never have talked about it. It will become a STEM activity that I will do every year!
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Description
This "Engineering a City" project-based learning activity seamlessly integrates math, social studies, and STEM/STEAM components. Encourage collaborative thinking as students channel their creativity into designing and engineering unique cityscapes. This hands-on experience not only sparks imagination but also hones critical thinking skills.
Key Materials and Preparation:
- Teaching Poster: A quote for discussion and debate.
- Grid Paper (Included): Essential for students to sketch and plan their city designs.
- 12” x 18” White Construction Paper (Not Included): The material for creating the cityscape.
- Task Description Worksheet: Clearly outlines project expectations.
- "Engineering a City" Worksheet: Guides students through the planning and creation process.
- City Banner: Adds a decorative touch to the project display.
- Post-Study Comprehension Resources: Reinforces learning after project completion.
- Post-Study Word Search Puzzle with an Academic Challenge: A fun and educational activity for reinforcing key terms and the application of knowledge.
- Bulletin Board Sign and Lettering: To showcase the project display.
Highlight the finished works alongside the bulletin board sign and lettering. Proudly label the display "Engineering a City" to create an impressive presentation that reflects both the depth of student creativity and analytical thinking.
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Total Pages
26 pages
Answer Key
Included
Teaching Duration
2 Weeks
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Standards
to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).
CCSSK.MD.A.1
Describe measurable attributes of objects, such as length or weight. Describe several measurable attributes of a single object.
CCSSK.G.A.1
Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to.
CCSSCCRA.R.1
Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.
CCSSCCRA.R.2
Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development; summarize the key supporting details and ideas.
CCSSCCRA.R.3
Analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text.
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