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Problem solving projects for Microsoft Word
Grant: Winning Proposal for LEGO Mindstorm Robotics Kits
This is a winning grant proposal to purchase LEGO Mindstorm Invention System robotics kits to use for science, physics, technology and engineering activities. A state electrical cooperation awarded $1500.00 for this grant in 2002. This proposal is customizable and can be adjusted to compensate for the variations in prices and costs of the equipment so please adjust this grant as you see necessary to meet your project needs. The customizable parts of this proposal are highlighted in yellow. The R
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4th - 12th
Future City Project - MYP Rubrics IB Stem Tech Design Cycle
The Future City Project is a perfect project for students to show off their design skills.This project is geared towards students between 5th and 8th grade, and focuses on using the design cycle - RESEARCH, PLANNING, CREATING, EVALUATING - to create a future city that solves contemporary problems.8-11 Work PeriodsThis project includes:-A full project plan from start to finish-Lesson plans for each task-x5 Printable assignments-x4 Printable MYP IB rubrics-Extension ideas to further challenge and
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4th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Design Unit and Project Bundle Grades 4-6, MYP IB Compatible Rubrics
Design a Room Floorplan Project | Scale Factors, Surface Area | PBL
Students will get so engaged with this project because they get to personalize it!Objective: Students will get a chance to solve an authentic design and budget problem using their knowledge of scale diagrams and surface area. Students develop their financial literacy and communication skills too!Concepts: Scale Diagrams, Surface Area, Financial Literacy, Problem SolvingGrade Level: 8-11What is Included:Student instructions and worksheet including a detailed shopping list for furniture and paint
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6th - 11th
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Math Fraction, Decimal and Percent EDITABLE Project Based Activity
This EDITABLE math summative assessment (project based) contains nine questions based on three levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy that cover the main points of fractions, decimals, and percent. The theme of this fraction project is ice cream. It may be given as a final math test or as a summative project. Specific directions for the student and three boxes of a sample project are included as well as a complete answer key and a grading rubric for the instructor. Students may present the project in a var
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6th - 8th
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Consumer Math: On a Budget
Students will learn how to set a personal budget while building a clothing wardrobe for themselves.
Situation: A fire has destroyed all of your clothes. You must replace your entire wardrobe. The catch? You are on a strict budget.
How strict? $400.00. The less you spend, the more you win.
Skills: Finding percent; budgeting
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6th - 12th
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Divergent Thinking Questions: "What If" Questions For All Subject Areas
How could introducing rabbits into the rainforest affect that habitat? What would a passport for Christopher Columbus look like? In the story, Hansel and Gretel, instead of dropping breadcrumbs, how could the children avoid getting lost in the woods? Our new, 21st Century standards require students to argue, inform, and explain. Divergent thinking questions offer opportunities for students to demonstrate original, elaborate, and flexible thinking, enabling them to become actively involved in t
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education
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Geometry Project Based Distance Learning Math Assessment: Constructing A Pool
This is a summative, project based EDITABLE assessment geometry math project that uses the formulas for area, perimeter, circumference, and volume with problem solving being the key component. In the original resource, seven plane and solid real-life geometry problems are presented which involve the construction of four different swimming pools. Students must sketch each problem as well as use the correct formula to solve each problem.Complete project directions are provided for the student. Usi
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7th - 10th
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Summer Vacation: Planning with a Budget
Your students will love this activity so much, they won't want to leave for the summer!
This end-of-year activity incorporates the real-life skills of researching a vacation destination using an atlas & the internet, using math in everyday life, and working within a budget. The document includes a 6-page printable worksheet for your students & a bibliography of websites -- I linked these sites to my classroom computers, in order to give access to all & to save valuable search time
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3rd - 5th
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FORCE AND MOTION DESIGN BRIEFS
This is a collection of content applications that address the most common science areas found in middle and high school settings. Each challenge is introduced with a context statement and a brief scenario that helps to set the stage for introducing the dilemma. The challenge invites the students to solve the problem while adhering to specific limitations and rules.While possible procedures are provided for all the design briefs, they should never be considered the only procedures. The rationale
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5th - 11th
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Maths Linear Graphs Criteria CD Assessment GRASPS Task Sheet, Specific Rubric.
Ready to teach! Includes Task sheet, GRASPS, Student Journal and Task Specific Rubric. Description: This ready-to-implement project based assessment is designed for MYP2 or MYP3 students (Grade 7 or Grade 8) aligned with the Year 2 Rubric for MYP with a focus on linear graphs. The project seamlessly integrates mathematical concepts related to linear equations and graphs with practical applications in a business context. Comes with a student journal that they complete along with color coded task
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7th - 9th
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MYP Maths Ratio Smoothie Criteria CD Project, GRASPS, RUBRIC and Student Journal
Smoothie Design! Focus on ratios, fractions, percents, proportion, best buys and currency conversion. It is ready for you to download and teach! Includes Task sheet, GRASPS, Student Journal and Task Specific Rubric. Description: Transform your MYP (Middle Years Programme) math classroom with a compelling Smoothie Design Project designed specifically to assess Criteria C (Communication) and D (Real-Life Applications). This project is crafted for MYP educators seeking an immersive and applicable a
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7th - 9th
Game Design Project Unit - MYP Rubrics IB Stem Tech Design Cycle Curriculum .doc
The Game Design Project is a perfect project for students to show off their design skills. It is also great to work as a cross-subject unit, because the goal of the game can meet learning targets from multiple different standards.This project is geared towards students between 5th and 8th grade, and focuses on using the design cycle - RESEARCH, PLANNING, CREATING, EVALUATING - to create a game (either a board and card game, or with code).8-12 Class PeriodsThis project includes:-A full project pl
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Design Unit and Project Bundle Grades 4-6, MYP IB Compatible Rubrics
Haunted House Design Project - Grades 5-8 with Rubrics Stem MYP IB Cycle Tech
The Haunted House Project is a great design project to start in September, to get in the spooky mood!This project is geared towards students between 5th and 8th grade, and focuses on using the design cycle - RESEARCH, PLANNING, CREATING, EVALUATING - to create a haunted house with several spooky ideas. However, it can be utilized in many different types of classes, as it focuses on project based learning.7-9 Work PeriodsThis project includes:-A full project plan from start to finish-Lesson plans
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5th - 8th
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Biomimicry Invention Activity (Template, Rubric, & Google Slide Intro)
This activity is a fun way for students to learn how engineers turn to nature to solve problems thru Biomimicry! They are introduced and then guided to invent their own invention by choosing a specimen and researching about it! Essential Question: How can looking to nature help us solve problems? Learning Target: I can design a product that helps solve a problem and is inspired by nature through biomimicry.Included in this resource:Guided Graphic Organizer Project TemplateRubric Google Slide Li
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3rd - 8th
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"The Jinx" Investigation Board Project
I modified this project for one I originally did with In Cold Blood for the docuseries "The Jinx." Students explore investigative processes as they explore the crimes and trials of Robert Durst. This is a good culminating project for any true crime unit. The rubric is included.
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11th - 12th
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Also included in:Â "The Jinx" Season One Quizzes & Investigation Project
Fashion Design: Design Your Own T-Shirt Lesson and Blank Template
Explore the career of Fashion Design and give students the opportunity to be fashion designersin creating their own t-shirts using the Design Cycle. The easy to use and printable Word document provides a blank front and back t-shirt template for students to create and design their own custom t-shirts. Questions are included to encourage students to consider the purpose and audience of their shirts, as well as the colors and design. The templates take up the majority of the page, giving students
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3rd - 6th
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Design Thinking for Creative Action: Interactive Notebook
Organized into 6 Challenges each with the following:  • Introduction to a Persona with a Challenge • Comprehensive Organizer for the Design Thinking Phases 1 through 5 Challenge 1 will focus on Food Supply Challenge 2 will focus on Water Supply Challenge 3 will focus on Understanding Autism Challenge 4 will focus on Urban Health Care Challenge 5 will focus on Quality Education and Gender Equality Challenge 6 will focus on Social Innovation for Daily Living This notebook will provide a platfo
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
NGSS:
HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, HS-ETS1-1
, HS-ETS1-4
Spaghetti Bridge Contest
This is a fun contest in which the students begin by doing research on famous bridges around the world. They use this knowledge to construct a pasta bridge using only pasta and hot glue. The bridges are then weighed and tested for strength to determine the bridges Efficiency ratio. E= Maximum supported weight/ Bridge weight.
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5th - 8th
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School of Rock Unit Plan Based on 7th Grade Common Core Standards
Students will be acting as promoters for a concert. Their groups will be responsible for choosing a band to perform based on the most popular genre of music, designing a stage and seating arrangements for the venue (the Schottenstein Center: Columbus, Ohio**), comparing ticket prices to determine the net profit, and creating and scaling a logo for a promotional poster. Groups will be compiling a portfolio for their final presentation. **Select a venue that pertains to the area you are located
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7th
Robots Task Booklet - Lego Spike Prime
This booklet is a complete unit of work which takes 6 weeks to complete, if you see them twice a week and they work collaboratively in groups of 2. Students can use this booklet to study robots, as it uses the Design Process to Investigate, Define, Design, Produce, Implement, Collaborate, Manage and Evaluate a problem which can be solved with robots. It works best if you print it out and hand it out each lesson for completion. Best used after introducing robots with videos of robots, such as tho
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6th - 10th
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Math Skills + Ordering Food At a Restaurant = Real World Math Activity!
This a fun, real world activity for students to learn how to budget at a restaurant while at the same time use their mathematical skills in order to calculate their food, tax, and gratuity. Students are given a $50.00 limit and the challenge is to spend as close to $50.00 as possible without going over. Students outline what they order and what a friend orders all while trying to not spend more than the $50.00. As a way to differentiate a second part of the activity introduces a coupon to the
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6th - 9th
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Fun Decimal Operations Real World Application
Take your class on a field trip to the Natalica Zoo! Practice adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing decimals in this fun field trip planning activity. Includes a brochure to use with the activity and a complete lesson plan.
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6th - 8th
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Easter Bunny Scratch Programming Task
Just a fun task for Scratch programming to introduce different programming concepts such as loops (clones & objects) IF statements, variables and some of the additional features.Has completed version with for teachers to demonstrate. Student start point link has some code which intentionally does not work, so students use the help guide to create it.Included word document so teachers can edit and add more tutorials!
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7th - 10th
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Hatchet Choice Board
This has been my students favorite for years! Activities are fun and engaging!-Include Blooms Taxonomy Leveled Comprehension Tasks and many engaging final projects! Includes Flipgrid, Makey Makey, STEM, Scratch, and much more!!
Grades:
5th - 8th
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