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Problem solving resources for Microsoft Word and for GATE
Project Based Learning ready to go!
Looking for that perfect project to keep your kiddos occupied while you pull small group? These project based learning activities allow you that uninterrupted time while the rest of your class is working together to solve problems on their own. Each station includes a list of materials and specific student expectations. I printed my PBL's on colored cardstock, slid each one into a page protector and they are ready to go. With 14 different options I can change them out as often as like. The
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1st - 6th
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Shark Tank Project/Inventions
Students use the design thinking process to invent a product that solves a problem! They then present their invention to a panel of judges in a simulated Shark Tank! This lesson plan has links to all the resources I use to carry out this big project leading up to the Shark Tank event. Want to WOW your parents and community? This is the project you need! For your students, it integrates almost every subject and gives them a real world experience with public speaking. My students come back yea
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4th - 6th
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GLITTER CLEAN-UP TOOL PROJECT BASED LEARNING Gold Medal PBL 3rd 4th 5th GATE
One of our 1st grade teachers came to talk to my class of 3rd graders. She was at wit’s end. She loves using glitter, but her kids are atrocious at clean-up. Glitter is everywhere! If she just had a tool that was fun to use for a 1st grader and effective. Of course, the tool would have to be made with common materials and easy to replicate. No teacher can afford to go around buying glitter tools … LAUNCH, and let the engaged learning begin!Your kids are going to love this gold medal proj
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3rd - 5th
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Creative Problem Solving
This original contains 31 creative problem solving activities using only supplies that can be fount in your classroom supply closet. Excellent opportunities for group work while allowing students with individual talents to shine. I was even contacted by a teacher on a US base in Germany on how to obtain the book. WOW!!!
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1st - 12th
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HALF-TOLD TALES
This book contains 60 "half-told" tales that your students will be eager to complete by asking the right yes or no questions in order to gather enough information to make sense of the story. Students will learn to ask informed questions and listen to the information gleaned by others to solve the riddle. This activity is appropriate for students in grades 3-6 on all levels, since it invites the whole class to solve the puzzle in a non-threatening way.
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3rd - 6th
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Beginning Ice Breakers Guide
This packet contains examples of ice breakers for students grades 3- 12. These are best used at the beginning of the school year, after long breaks, or as energizers. Most use little to no materials, so it is budget friendly.
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3rd - 10th
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Social Entrepreneurship - Young Wonders Project
This Young Wonders Project was developed to extend a reader's workshop unit of the same name. The reader's workshop unit had students read novels about young wonders (i.e. Malala, The Red Pencil, Paying it Forward). This project encourages students to think about how they can become a young wonder in the world by becoming social entrepreneurs. This bundle of documents has students think of social issues and problems in their own community, and how they can solve those problems. Students wor
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6th - 9th
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Problem Based Learning Modules
Four Problem-Based Learning Modules guide student cross-curricular learning. Students have the opportunity to create upper level questions, research, reference, and present solutions. Student guidelines, checklists, and grading rubrics are included.
Grades:
5th - 9th
STEM or STEAM Structure Challenge
All you need is masking tape, straws, and paperclips for this engaging and fun activity! Students work in groups to create the tallest structure for the cheapest price. All materials are priced out for you, there is a jobs sheet included, there's a money tracking sheet and a task sheet outlined. This is a great way for kids to participate in a hands on learning activity. It's an integrated activity so students will learn math and engineering concepts.
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Grades:
4th - 9th
Go with the Flow, Free!
It’s the popular smart phone puzzle in a fun, creative challenge for your classroom. It’s fun and easy to create Flow Free puzzles and fun to share and solve them. My 4th and 5th graders designed these puzzles as warm-ups but ended up obsessed for an hour.
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3rd - 6th
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Shape Attributes: What is a Zimparoo?
Great for Gifted and Talented education. Students must determine defining attributes of a made up shape in order to determine what figures can be classified as a "Zimparoo". Promotes creative thinking, critical thinking, and higher-order thinking.
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K - 3rd
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Higher Order Thinking - Sorting Transportation
This is a fun and interactive activity students can do with a partner or in a center. They have to group the modes of transportation according to similar qualities or characteristics and explain their reasoning. The students are sure to have an exciting time while learning and working together!
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Not Grade Specific
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Higher Order Thinking - Sorting Vegetables
This is a higher order thinking sorting activity that is open ended. The students have to create their own groups or categories and explain why the vegetables are placed in the specified group. This will actively engage all students and be loads of fun! This activity can be completed by all students.
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Not Grade Specific
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Marshmallow Catapult Lab
In this project based learning lab, using the engineering design process, students work in cooperative groups to create a marshmallow launcher that can shoot a marshmallow 3 meters and land within 20 cm of the target. This takes precision and team work.
Grades:
4th - 7th
Light Exploration Science Activity
A brief science experiment that works through the scientific process
Grades:
1st - 4th
Mission to Mars Math Project
Students work in teams to apply their math skills to plan a Journey to Mars. If the trip takes 6 months there, and 6 months home and you will stay for 6 months, how much food and water will your crew need? Use the "Important information" provided to figure it out! Then prepare a colorful poster displaying your calculations, results, and your rocket ship with your team members peeking out!
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3rd - 5th
Henry and Mudge STEM Design Brief
An innovative STREAM approach to reading and engineering that integrates writing and understanding of vocabulary with math concepts. May be used as a whole class activity, small group, or as an assessment of skills learned during the week.
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1st - 3rd
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