Project Ideas*All projects include writing, research, craft, and other core standards.
Pen-Pal : write to other schools. Ask them about what they are working on. Insects - anatomy, identification, creation Animal life cycles Animal Habitats - identification, animals needs Farm animals/chores Dem Bones- bone structure Christmas (Cultures Practices) Around the World study Class Quilt - self portraits Martin Luther King JR. Hedgehogs My Community Weather- kinds, how it is different across the country, sever weather we experience Healthy Body- food, teeth, physical activity, mind, planet, etc. Plants- parts and how to keep them alive Alive vs Non- Living things: What is a living thing and what makes it living? |
Project OutlineDedicated Project time is about 20-50 minutes per day.
(Many projects I base off of science, social studies and health standards. ) *The first month or two are teacher chosen, teacher lead projects. Day 1: Brainstorm ideas around topic/standards Day 2: Pick the subtopics we, as a class, want to cover. Vote until one project is decided. Day 3: *Teacher gather recourse for a project. (books, videos, Scholastic Read, experts to visit) Research topic as a class. Day 4-6 (add days as needed) Produce the project based on students ability and required standards. Project ToolsClassroom Library
Mystery Doug Scholastic News/Science Spin Local Library Internet Parent Experts Local Experts |