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Social studies Common Core W.4.10 projects
Inventions Unit - Create Your Own Invention Project - Activities Questions STEM
Invention Convention: Learn about Inventors and Create Your Own Invention! This package includes engaging resources to complete an invention unit. Students learn about inventors and inventions and create their own invention project. Their "Invention to Change the World" is then displayed at a class Invention Convention. Everything needed is included - just print and teach!✅All activities are classroom tested and include creative handouts, information sheets, and detailed instructions.✅This work
Grades:
4th - 8th
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STEM One Plastic Bag Challenge |Earth Day
Are you looking for fun STEM activities that your students will enjoy as they learn about the importance of recycling? Great for Earth Day! It connects to the book One Plastic Bag by Isatou Ceesay and The Recycling Women of Gambia. Students will research Gambia and learn the effects of not recycling. Students can use the flip book and lap book to show evidence of their learning. Students will problem solve and think critically as they complete their challenges. Included in this packet: Teacher
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Grades:
2nd - 6th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
State Report Project with a Parade Float and PowerPoint Report
This project-based activity is designed to let students research, design a PowerPoint presentation, and parade a float representing that state for an audience of your choice. Easy to use because there are teacher tools to track assigned states and a rubric to score it all! Students LOVE this project and you will too! Inside You Will Find• 1 Parade of States General Information Page• 1 How to Host the Parade Page• 1 Parent Information Page• 1 PowerPoint Hints Page• 1 Student Survey Page t
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Entrepreneur Research Project with Google Slides Presentation
This entrepreneur project is designed to have students research and use a variety of source types, as well as integrate technology in the final product by creating a PowerPoint or Google Slidesâ„¢ presentation.I have personally used this research project in my own classroom with 5th and 6th grade students. This is a high-interest project - all students can find someone to research who inspires them!THIS RESOURCE INCLUDESProject information page for studentsGrading rubric (2 options)Research findin
Grades:
4th - 6th
CCSS Research & Informational Writing Project (Topic: 7 Wonders of the World)
Your students will have the opportunity to engage in a fun and interesting research project about The New Seven Wonders of the World. This project teaches children how to read informational texts, compile facts about a topic from more than one source of information, synthesize prior knowledge and new learning on a particular topic, and present research findings in the form of an informational text that the students, themselves, will be authoring. It also expands their worlds as they learn about
Grades:
3rd - 5th
California Missions Reading Comprehension Passages 4th Grade History
If you teach California History, you may need some extra resources for the 4th grade California Missions Projects. The 21 Spanish California Missions are all included in this reading comprehension passages packet to make it easy for you to start your California Missions research report projects. Each mission has three-pages of informative text about the indigenous people of the area, the founding of the mission, and the daily life. This pack gives you all 21 of the California Spanish Missions fo
Grades:
4th
Also included in:Â 4th Grade California Mission Report Research California History Bundle
STEM Architecture Activities | History of Frank Lloyd Wright
Are you looking for STEM activities to connect to geometry? I have the one for you! It connects to the book The Shape of the World a Portrait of Frank Lloyd Wright by K.L Going. Architecture and Geometry STEM gives students the opportunity to research the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright as they look for geometry that is in nature. Students will problem solve and think critically as they design and create. Included in this packet: Teacher PagesLesson Plans (Day 1-5) Next Generation Standard
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Grades:
2nd - 6th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Inventions STEM Activities Bundle
Inventors and Inventions are so fun to learn about! Are you looking for fun STEM activities that your students will enjoy as they learn about inventions that changed our world? These STEM Activities connect to history, economics, research, and design challenges. Connecting fun children's literature and researching inventions gives students an insight to how and why different things were invented. Many economics concepts can be connected with these challenges. Students will compare entrepreneur
Grades:
3rd - 6th
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
STEM Chocolate Chip Cookies to use with How the Cookie Crumbles #SizzlingSTEM1
Are you looking for fun and tasty STEM activities that your students will enjoy? I have the one for you! It connects to the book How the Cookie Crumbles by Gilbert Ford. Chocolate Chip Cookies Activities and Literature Connections will give students the opportunity to research the invention of the chocolate chip cookie. Students will problem solve and think critically as they complete their challenges. Included in this packet: Teacher PagesLesson Plans (Day 1-5) Next Generation Standards and
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Grades:
2nd - 6th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Jamaica Research Project - Country Study Research Templates - Reading Activity
This 30 Page Jamaica Research Project is perfect your upcoming Jamaica Unit, cultural fair, or country study. A two page Jamaica reading passage is included, along with student research templates. All information needed to complete the research can be found in the reading passage - no additional research necessary! Key information about Jamaica is included, including geography, the Jamaican flag, nature, people and culture, and other fun facts. It works well for a whole class activity, or can be
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Digital Biography Report - Research Project for Any Person
Teach informative writing and research skills with biographies of famous people! This DIGITAL guided writing and research project will work with any historical person's biography. Not only is the research guided and organized for students, the writing comes in 3 different levels so you can differentiate for all learners. Students will love being assigned their own famous person for a biography project! Perfect for distance learning or integrating technology in your classroom!This product is on G
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in:Â Black History Month Biography Project - Informational Writing and Research
The Family Tree: An Historical Awareness Project
Click here to find a generic version that does not reference the United States.This is a wonderful family project and a way for students to better understand their heritage. In this activity pack, students will conduct family research through interviewing, designing a family tree, making a pilgrim doll, and giving an oral presentation. I have included a rubric and an optional activity for an Ethnic Food Tasting Day.The book, Molly's Pilgrim by Barbara Cohen, ties nicely into this project and wor
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Black History Month Biography Poster Project Research, Plan, Write, Present
Looking for an engaging, ready to go project for Black History Month? Immerse your students in the research process with this Black History project!What's IncludedDirections30 point rubricNote-taking planning pagesBiographical information shapes for posterA list of 50 names to research.In this project, students will...Research an African American and create a biographical posterRecord notes on a research planning pageTransfer this information to shape cut outs for their postersCut and paste thei
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Inquiry Based Learning Project: Step-by-Step Student Booklet
Inquiry Based Learning: Everything teachers need to know to get started includes over 25 pages. A step-by-step student booklet allows for teachers to guide students through the process of developing and researching an inquiry based question to engage all learners in higher order critical thinking skills.
A How-To for Teachers
Inquiry based learning is a pedagogical approach to learning that is gaining momentum in mainstream education in many countries. It is not a new approach but rather a mor
Grades:
4th - 8th
California Landmark Research Project
Engage your students in learning about California history with this research project. Your students will conduct research on their chosen California landmark, create a PowerPoint about the landmark, create a physical project (a diorama, a travel poster, or a commemorative stamp), and give a short verbal presentation on their research.This is a perfect end-of-the-year or Open House project. Students will be excited to learn more about California, while also exercising their creativity with the ph
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Grades:
4th
Also included in:Â California History Research Bundle: Landmarks and State Symbols
Project Based Learning Choosing a Pet
STEM Choosing a Pet: Project Based Learning Activity gives students an engaging way to learn about economics and decision making while choosing a pet. Students learn important economic concepts such as wants, goods, scarcity, opportunity cost, and benefits as they decide which pet would work out best for them. Students will brainstorm a list of pets and research several different pets using a graphic organizer. Students will collect data and make decisions based on those results. Students w
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in:Â Economics Activities Bundle | Goods and Services Vocabulary
STEM Egg Design Activities | Connection to The Great Eggscape!
STEM Easter Egg Design Challenge connects to research and the history of egg decorating. If you are looking for a fun way to connect research and the study of decorating eggs to some great literature books this is the packet for you. These STEM Easter Egg Design Activities will engage your students as they learn about some of the traditions celebrated around the world. Students will design and create decorated eggs and stands. Students will go through the Engineering Process as they build a
Grades:
1st - 7th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in:Â STEM Challenges Entire Year includes End of the Year STEM Activities
STEM The Lunar New Year and The Chinese New Year Research Guide
Are you looking for a fun way to connect research and the study of the Lunar New Year with STEM? These Chinese New Year STEM Activities will engage your students as they learn about some of the traditions celebrated during The Chinese New Year. Google Classroom and digital slides will make this STEM Challenge great for remote or distance learning. Students will design Chinese Lanterns and a dragon after they research. Students will go through the Engineering Process as they build and test thei
Grades:
3rd - 7th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in:Â STEM Landmarks & Celebrations Around the World Activities
Women's History Month Biography Poster Project Research, Plan, Write, Present
Introducing an inspiring Women's History Month poster all about women who have changed the world! This stunning poster showcases the incredible accomplishments of a remarkable woman who has made a significant positive impact on society.This poster is perfect for students who are looking for an engaging and informative way to learn about the achievements of women who have shaped history. With beautiful, high-quality graphics and clear, concise text, this poster is sure to capture the attention of
TRADING CARDS: Summarize the Lives of History Influencers | Biography Summaries
Want a new format for documenting historical figures in your elementary or middle school classes? In this creative writing format, students will create trading cards that explain the main idea for each historical influencer. Originally intended for studying the explorers in the "Age of Exploration," this project can be used alongside other topics such as: inventors, founding fathers, presidents, revolutionary war figures, civil war leaders, economists, literary figures, composers, mathematicia
Grades:
5th - 8th
Who's the Boss: What Will the Rules be on Mars?
Moving to Mars might seem like something out of a science fiction movie, but it will be a reality for our students as they become adults. The idea of moving to Mars presents a lot of opportunities for rich critical thinking. For example, who makes the rules on Mars?The UN declared in 1967 that no individual country can claim land on Mars. So who will make the laws? We actually have a similar situation on Earth now with our oceans. Maritime law says that sailors have to follow of the laws of the
Grades:
3rd - 5th
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Abraham Lincoln Biography Writing Unit | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A biography writing unit about the life of the 16th American President and the leader of the United States during the American Civil War, Abraham Lincoln. The NO PREP unit has been split into four separate lessons and is perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn about the famous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills and developing their creative writing.Included in this PDF printable resource:Three fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort i
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3rd - 4th
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Also included in:Â Abraham Lincoln Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
Code Breakers SS, Math, Reading, Writing PBL/ Distance Learning
This cross-curricular project invites students to notice, create and decipher codes (math), learn about Native American Code Talkers (reading & SS), and present their findings (writing). Included are both paper and digital formats, as well as teacher models and extension activities. It is engaging for students and low-prep for the teacher!This product includes 3 versions of the document for flexible online or offline use! There is a PDF with teacher suggestions, there is a PDF with a printab
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
National Park Distance Learning Research Project: Report, PowerPoint, and Float
This project-based activity is designed to let students research, design a PowerPoint presentation, and parade a float representing a National Park for an audience of your choice. Easy to use because there are teacher tools to track assigned Parks and a rubric to score it all! Students LOVE this project and you will too! Inside You Will Find1 Parade of National Parks General Information Page1 How to Host the Parade Page1 Parent Information Page for Book Project1 Parent Information Page for Boo
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