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What’s Your Lucky Number? Math Projects for the End of the Year, Art Activities
Looking for engaging math projects for the end of the year? This “What’s Your Lucky Number” End of Year Math Project is math, art, and research all in one! Math art activities will bring out your students' creative sides. This math art project will review math content from the previous year in a fun & interactive way! Best of all, this project requires NO PREP! JUST PRESS PRINT! Ever wonder why all the other contents get to do research projects, but never math? Well here's your chance!
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4th - 8th
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State Report Editable Template - Informational Report Writing Research Project
Looking for an organized way to help you guide your students to create meaningful, well-researched reports? The research project includes a student-written example, editable student directions, research pages, writing pages, and an editable rubric. Everything you need to teach and organize this social studies unit is included in this time-saving unit!It includes: A Student Written State Report ExampleList of States (I pull sticks and let the kids choose. This is my checklist.)Student Directions
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4th - 6th
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Genius Hour Activities
This is a pack of organizing tools to help you get started with genius hour in the primary grade classroom. In the pack, you will find resources that will help you get started and keep your students organized through the process.If you are not familiar with genius hour, you can see it in action here.I wanted to be sure I left most of the process of learning about something for my students to figure out, but I also needed to be sure I provided some structure. That is where this pack comes into p
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1st - 2nd
Dream Vacation Project - Cross Curricular Activity - Great for End of the Year
Congratulations! You have been selected by the Blue Waters and Sandy Beaches Travel Agency to participate in a dream vacation contest! Imagine if you could go anywhere within the United States. Where would you go? How would you get there? What would you do? These questions and more will need to be researched and answered. Use your persuasive and informative skills to plan out your trip, put together a convincing presentation, and prove to the travel agency that your trip is the best dream va
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5th - 12th
Apples: A Research and Writing Project PLUS Centers!
Make learning about apples and Johnny Appleseed fun with these engaging, language-building activities! This research project includes 7 low-prep graphic organizers, 3 graphic activities, and writing activities, to discuss and learn about apples and more! Lead your students to discover how beneficial apples can be, the parts of apples and more while meeting science standards! Here's what you'll get:Graphic organizersRecording sheetsGraphing activitiesWriting and drawing activitiesRead aloud boo
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: Apples Galore Bundle
Analyze Bias Evaluate Websites Fact Check Wikipedia Research Skills Bundle
Print & digital versions! You'll have everything you need to teach the essentials of digital literacy and research skills with this bundled product. Sharpen students' critical thinking skills by engaging them in interesting, real-life learning tasks. Here's what teachers are saying about my Digital Literacy resources:"I think this may be the most thorough and well done resource I have ever purchased on here. THANK YOU. You're attention to detail and thoroughness have made my day so much si
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5th - 10th
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Dinosaurs Nonfiction Unit Reading Passages Comprehension Writing Science
This Dinosaur Activities Unit includes 8 nonfiction reading comprehension passages and questions, multiple report writing templates, hands-on activities, prehistoric crafts, math activities and other fun opportunities to ignite learning of dinosaurs.This easy-to-implement unit includes: LiteracyDinosaur academic vocabulary Invent your own dinosaur reportDinosaur report wheelMultiple report templates Multiple Graphic Organizers - Information writing and opinion writing My dinosaur report Dinosaur
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1st - 3rd
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Penguins: A Research and Writing Project PLUS Centers!
Make learning about penguins with these engaging, language-building activities! This research project includes low-prep graphic organizers, math and literacy centers, and writing activities to discuss and learn about penguins while meeting science standards!Lead your students to discuss penguins while meeting science standards with this science of reading-aligned resource. Here's what you'll get:Graphic organizersRecording sheetsWriting and drawing activitiesRead aloud book suggestionsCenter ac
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: Research Project Bundle: SPRING Research and Writing Curriculum
50 MORE Printables for Early Finishers & Enrichment
Keeping your fast finishers and enrichment students engaged just got easier! Never again hear a student say, "I'm done, what do I do now?" Although these are easy prep printables for you, they provide more than just fill in the blank busy work for your students.
This set of activities is based upon one my most highly rated, best selling products. You can see the first set of 50 printables
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Inside you will find critical and creative thinking activities for a wide range and ability of stud
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1st - 4th
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Construct a Zoo - Area and Perimeter - Project-Based Learning
This project-based learning activity lets students put their knowledge of area and perimeter to the test as they construct their very own zoo! This project contains two leveled-assignment tasks, as well as differentiated extension activities, combining mathematics and ELA skills into one project! Copyright © 2016 Engaging Education Materials All rights reserved by author.For classroom use only. This copy is to be used by a single teacher. Please purchase one license per teacher using this prod
Inquiry and Research - A Student-Choice Guided Unit | Project-Based Learning
Inquiry-Based Learning: A thorough, guided system to help teach your students how to inquire, tune in, find out, reflect and present their findings. FOR ANY TOPIC.
What Is Inquiry-Based Learning?
Inquiry-Based teaching is a response to our current ‘knowledge based’ society and allows for effective and engaging teaching. Inquiry-Based Learning not about finding facts. Rather, it is about researching and answering questions or solving issues. It is a method of learning where students explore the
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4th - 7th
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Zoo Scavenger Hunt | Zoo Field Trip Activities
Taking your students on a zoo field trip can be lots of fun, especially if you have a way to keep them academically engaged both on the trip and in the classroom once you return! With the Zoo Activities and Scavenger Hunt, your students can enjoy this fun filled hands-on learning experience for more than during the trip itself. Keep students focused during the trip as they complete the scavenger hunt and find facts about each animal. Then follow up with journal writing, making a map and graph
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K - 3rd
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Also included in: Scavenger Hunt Activities BUNDLE | Field Trip Scavenger Hunt BUNDLE
Project Based Learning: Plan a United States Road Trip
If you live in the United States, or perhaps even if you don't, chances are you have considered planning a US Road Trip. This PBL gives students a chance to plan their own road trip, depending entirely on what they are interested in! Plan a United States Road Trip is a project that teaches students about the 50 states and capitals without memorization or filling out maps, rather with pure engagement and student-driven creativity! The objective of this project is for students to plan a United St
Indigenous People in the Past A Collaborative Research Project
Teach your students in this twist on the jigsaw method about how the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people in Canada connect to the land as part of their belief system historically. Students will research the ways of life in the past and consider how they have changed over time.This engaging research project includes:a full lesson to help your students understand how geographical location impacts cultures both in the past and present.a Google Slides version so most of the project can be done di
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Alberta Social Studies Bundle Grade 4
Penguin Unit | Research Project | Reading Passages | Student Research Booklet
This Penguin unit Research Report contains everything students need to complete a penguin research report project. Penguin reading passages, penguin research report booklet, penguin posters, creative templates, worksheets, graphic organizers, and writing pages are included. 17 different full color penguin classroom posters, featuring different types of penguins, are also included! Little teacher prep is required – just print and teach!!!**********************************************This packa
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K - 3rd
Tiny House Sustainable Community -Project Based Learning Social Studies and STEM
We want our students to become productive leaders in society, right? In this project based learning real-life social studies unit, students are going to plan and establish a sustainable community of tiny houses for the homeless. After researching the different causes and effects of homelessness, they will plan a sustainable community with services and activities. This PBL unit focuses on a real-life problem while incorporating 21st century skills.I am so proud of the project and I think your stu
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5th - 8th
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7 Continents Country Research Project 3rd Grade Elapsed Time Social Studies Maps
This is a research-based learning project that integrates social studies, math, and writing. To complete this project, students will go on a world tour of six different countries around the world. Through their travels, they will learn the location of these countries along with important facts. To get to each destination, students must use their budgeted money to buy plane tickets. They will:use subtraction with regrouping to calculate how much money is left after each purchase determine the len
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3rd - 4th
Also included in: Travel Project Bundle Country Research PBL STEM Challenges
Fraction Project- What Fraction of the Day Do Animals Sleep?
Updated! April 2020 a new look and a digital activity for distance learning on Google slides!Included in this packet are three nonfiction articles on animals that sleep for long and short periods of time and other animals who have a regular sleep schedule. Also included is a digital activity to be used on Google slides!Students are then asked to:- write and sort fractions using the benchmark 1/2 (3.NF.A.3D, 4.NF.A2)- compare and order fractions on a number line (3.NF.A..2B)- simplify fraction
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3rd - 4th
Also included in: Integrated Math Projects GROWING Bundle Grades 3-5
Vacation Themed Day | End of School Year | Vacation Planning | Travel Fun
If you are looking for some educational fun, and want to travel the world from your classroom, this resource is for you! This resource is designed to bring some fun into the classroom during the final weeks of school! This resource takes reading, writing, research, creativity, STEM, money, and time and puts them all into a fun bundle of activities! This mini unit will bring lots of learning to your students! You can even dress up as tourists to make the day more fun!This resource includes: Plan
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2nd - 4th
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Social Media Research Project - PBL
If you would like to purchase the 100% EDITABLE version of this product, click here! Great for differentiation!This resource can be printed and used in the classroom or be used for distance learning with Google Slides.Empower your students to analyze the impact of social media in today's society.In 2017, there were about 2.5 billion people using social media worldwide with this amount only expected to increase in the future. People use social media to quickly and easily talk to, connect with, an
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5th - 12th
Genius Hour
Genius Hour is a great way for students to research topics of their own interests! Are you looking for a way to keep your Genius Hour organized? In this resource, students will have to practice reading, writing, listening and speaking skills while creating their project.This resource includes the steps you can take to complete Genius Hour - however, it is your classroom and you can use how you see fit! Check out the preview for an overview of what you will get with this product!Genius Hour Packe
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4th - 6th
How to Spot Fake News Websites Activity Cards
Equip your students with essential digital literacy skills using our carefully curated set of 15 interactive how to spot fake news websites activity cards. Designed specifically for elementary students, these cards will guide them in identifying and debunking fake news on the internet. Take the first step in combating misinformation and nurturing responsible digital citizens. Benefits:✅ Cultivate Critical Thinking: Foster a generation of critical thinkers who question information sources and mak
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Fake News Elementary Activity Cards & Worksheet Bundle
Area and Perimeter - Create a Zoo
Customary and Metric versions with Canadian spellingKids love this project!In this integrated math and reading project, students are assigned an area of the zoo to design. There are 8 areas of the zoo from which to choose. Each area has 4 animals. They must read about their four animals and create a map of their area, ensuring that the animals have enough space to live comfortably. After planning their zoo area, they must determine the perimeter and area of each animal exhibit.CUSTOMARY MEAS
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3rd - 4th
Also included in: Integrated Math Projects GROWING Bundle Grades 3-5
Debate for Kids & Tweens (Tips, Outlines, Rubrics & Other Resources)
Teaching students to debate is not just for debate teachers!Attention all 4th-8th grade ELA, social studies, and speech communication teachers! Debate for KIDS & TWEENS is a great way to improve your student's argumentation, organization, writing, research, interpersonal and group communication skills.This file includes the following resources to simplify the complicated world of debate AND to make learning (and arguing) FUN:Page 1 Table of contentsPage 2 Notes for the teacherPage 3
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4th - 8th
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