Project Based Learning Made Simple: 100 Classroom-Ready Activities that Inspire Curiosity, Problem Solving and Self-Guided Discovery for Third, Fourth and Fifth Grade Students

by April Smith

Overview

Quickly and Easily Go from Idea to Activity to Discover with these Ready-to-Use Projects

Project Based Learning Made Simple is the fun and engaging way to teach 21st-century competencies including problem solving, critical thinking, collaboration, communication and creativity. This straight-forward book makes it easier than ever to bring this innovative technique into your classroom with 100 ready-to-use projects in a range of topics, including:

Science and STEM
• Save the Bees!
• Class Aquarium
• Mars Colony

Math Literacy
• Personal Budgeting
• Bake Sale
• Family Cookbook

Language Arts
• Candy Bar Marketing
• Modernize a Fairy Tale
• Movie Adaptation

Social Studies
• Build a Statue
• Establish a Colony
• Documenting Immigration

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781612437965
Publisher:	Ulysses Press
Publication date:	05/08/2018
Series:	Books for Teachers
Pages:	224
Sales rank:	249,291
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

April Smith is a teacher, blogger, and lover of all hands-on teaching methods. She began using project-based learning in her classroom in 2011. As she learned more about the methods, she began merging activity ideas and the different parts of PBL to bring authentic learning experiences to her students. She began integrating standards and creating structures that allow students to have voice and choice while maintaining order. She now works remotely with K-5 teachers and districts that are looking to replace traditional teaching methods with project-based learning.

Table of Contents

Introduction 11

Chapter 1 Project-Based Learning Basics 13

Elements Of Project-Based Learning 14

Chapter 2 Customizing and Planning 16

Customizing Project Ideas 16

Differentiation 20

Technology 22

Planning 23

Chapter 3 Science and Stem 32

1 Animal Habitats 33

2 Save The Bees! 35

3 Weather-Related Hazards 37

4 Climate Change 39

5 The Night Sky 41

6 Journey Around Our Solar System 43

7 Bring the Solar System to Life 45

8 School Garden 47

9 Urban Garden 49

10 Energy Conservation 51

11 Earthquake! 53

12 It's Alive! 55

13 Butterfly Garden 57

14 The Rock Cycle 59

15 Travel The World: Biomes 61

16 Matterchef 63

17 Special Delivery 65

18 Spread of Disease 67

19 Our Class Aquarium 69

20 Mars Colony 71

21 Class Pet 73

22 Keeping Toddlers Safe 75

23 Class Science Channel 77

24 Tools for Clean Water 79

25 Playground Improvement 81

Chapter 4 Math And Financial Literacy 83

26 Design A Math Game 84

27 Pitch a Product 86

28 Product Packaging 88

29 Flexible Seating 90

30 Start a Business 92

31 Family Road Trip! 95

32 Kid-Friendly Menus 97

33 Family Cookbook 99

34 Personal Budgeting 101

35 Dream Home 103

36 Accessible Water Park 106

37 Travel Abroad 109

38 Dinner Party 112

39 Bake Sale 115

40 Class Field Trip 117

41 Photography Exhibit 119

42 Geometry Art Exhibit 121

43 Organize a Concert 123

44 Plan a Dog Park 125

45 The Great Outdoors 127

46 Origami Creations 129

47 Plan a Birthday Party 131

48 Water Conservation 133

49 Healthy Student Lunches 136

50 Saving For College 139

Chapter 5 English Language Arts 141

51 Children's Books 142

52 Author Study 144

53 Growth Mindset 146

54 Classroom Library 148

55 Support a Cause 150

56 School Play 152

57 Modernize a Fairy Tale 154

58 Family Tree 157

59 Op-Eds 159

60 Young Journalists 161

61 Poetry Slam 164

62 Candy Bar Marketing 166

63 Memoirs 168

64 Party Planner 170

65 Folktales Around the World 172

66 Colorful Calendars 174

67 Game Night 176

68 Internet Safety 178

69 Movie Adaptation 180

70 Spelling Bee 182

71 Local Leader 184

72 Be the Change 186

73 College Application 188

74 Let's Publish! (Digital) 190

75 Let's Publish! (Print) 192

Chapter 6 Social Studies 194

76 Create a bill 195

77 School Map 197

78 Present-Day Explorers 199

79 The Oregon Trail 201

80 Museum Exhibit: Civil War Technology 203

81 Build a Statue 205

82 Museum Exhibit: Life In Ancient Rome 207

83 Design the Next $20 Bill 209

84 State Flags 211

85 Postcard Exchange 213

86 Artifact Dig 215

87 Ultimate Road Trip 218

88 Establish a Colony 220

89 The Mummy 222

90 Documenting Immigration 224

91 Native American Art Exhibit 226

92 Classroom Government 228

93 Stories From September 11 230

94 Living History: The Presidents 232

95 State Quilt Fundraiser 234

96 Our Ideal Community 237

97 Virtual Museum 240

98 Resources For Students With Disabilities 243

99 Does History Repeat Itself? 245

100 Breaking News 247

Chapter 7 Project Wrap-Up 249

Ending The Project 250

Formal Presentations 251

Assessment 251

Final Thoughts 255

Appendix 256

Common Issues 256

Resources 259

Acknowledgments 262

About The Author 263