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3rd grade problem solving projects
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
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3rd - 5th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
End of the Year Activities Math Project - Plan a Summer Vacation
End of the year activities should be fun. This math project will have your students excited about doing math. The students will plan a 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 a digital copy on Google™
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: Math Project - Plan a Vacation Bundle
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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3rd - 5th
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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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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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3rd
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Also included in: The Project-Based Math Library | 3rd 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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3rd - 10th
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Also included in: Digital fourth grade math bundle for google slides and google sheets
STEM Flight Challenges - 3 Engaging Problem-Solving Projects
Are you looking for highly engaging STEM activities? Helicopters, Airplanes, and Hoop Flyers, Oh My! These STEM Challenges are all about flight and using variables to design! These Multi-Day projects will motivate students through experimenting and designing using their data.This is a terrific money-saving bundle of three fabulous STEM Challenges! Each may be purchased separately. Each of these will take several class sessions to complete. Designing Paper AirplanesThis product specifically inclu
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3rd - 5th
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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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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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Enrichment Task Cards | Curiosities BUNDLE | Gifted Independent Activities
Are you searching for independent projects that will engage and challenge your gifted or high-achieving students?This BUNDLE of Curiosities Enrichment Task Cards for Grades 3-5 is designed specifically for students who are curious thinkers, seeking enrichment opportunities beyond the curriculum. The tasks are appropriate for gifted learners, as well as high achievers who would benefit from an independent challenge.This bundle includes six enrichment resources. When purchased individually, the fu
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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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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
STEM MONTHLY BUNDLE 30 Challenges FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR
Are you looking for STEM Challenges that will fill your entire year? This seasonal bundle has it all! Perfect STEM Challenges for each month of the school year. This money-saving bundle will give you three challenges per month.➡️This bundle is all you will need to get started in STEM—with exciting, engaging lessons that students love!➡️ Some of these “seasonal” challenges will work all year long! Many of these challenges can be altered to be used during other months. In fact, in the teacher’s gu
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Project Based Learning with STEM and Research: Animal Habitats and Enclosures
The zoo needs help! Students work cooperatively to design an animal habitat and enclosure for the zoo! In this STEM project, students use their imagination and creativity to build an animal habitat and enclosure designed to meet their animal's needs. A fabulous way to integrate science standards for animals into your classroom!Students work in collaborative units to design a proper animal habitat for their chosen animal. Their animal enclosures must meet the project requirements to be safe for t
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Zoo Animal Habitat Bundle: PBL, STEM, Writing, Literacy
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
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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
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K - 3rd
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Also included in: Science Fair Project Bundle
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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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
Grades:
K - 5th
Also included in: 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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After the Fall READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity with TpT Easel
Integrate STEM and Literacy in your classroom!In this STEM Lesson, students learn about gravity and complete an Egg Drop Challenge using simple materials. Connect to a Read Aloud: After the Fall by Dan SantatThis STEM Project is a companion activity to After the Fall by Dan Santat. The Engineering Design Process:Students plan, design, and execute their own ideas. After they have completed their activity, there is time for reflection on what worked and what didn't. They follow the six step Engine
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2nd - 5th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
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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: 3rd Grade Math Bundle 1
Project Based Learning: Human Body Systems
Engage and involve your students into real life situations while learning 21st century skills! Allow your students to become part of an important team of scientists and achieve a mission!
In this project, students will choose to research a human body system:
- Skeletal System
- Muscular System
- Digestive System
- Respiratory System
- Circulatory System
They will join to a scientist team to become themselves experts in their body systems. They will also play an important role for their
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in: The Human Body: Big Bundle
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