4th grade critical thinking math research

What’s Your Lucky Number? Math Projects for the End of the Year, Art Activities

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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!

Subjects:

Geometry, Measurement, Numbers

Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

Research, Projects, Activities

Also included in: 5th Grade Math Curriculum Bundle, Guided Daily Intervention Practice Worksheets

State Report Editable Template - Informational Report Writing Research Project

Created by

The Teacher Next Door

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

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, U.S. History, Writing-Expository

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Research, Unit Plans

NGS 5-ESS2-2 Water on Earth

Created by

Suzanne's Classroom

This product provides supplemental resources that address concepts related to describing and graphing the amounts and percentages of water and fresh water in various reservoirs to provide evidence about the distribution of water on Earth.The product includes the breakdown by percentages of the categories of water found on earth. It further breaks down each category into subcategories. For each, students are asked to graph the percentages. There is also a research opportunity related to drink

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Graphing, Science

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Research, Activities, Centers

NGSS:

5-ESS2-2

Also included in: Next Generation Science: Earth Science Bundle 5-ESS1-3

50 MORE Printables for Early Finishers & Enrichment

Created by

SunnyDays

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 HERE Inside you will find critical and creative thinking activities for a wide range and ability of stud

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented

Grades:

1st - 4th

Types:

Research, Projects, Printables

Construct a Zoo - Area and Perimeter - Project-Based Learning

Created by

Engaging Education Materials

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

Subjects:

Math, Measurement, Writing

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Research, Projects, Centers

Indigenous People in the Past A Collaborative Research Project

Created by

Brain Ninjas

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

Subjects:

Canadian History, Critical Thinking

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Research, Assessment

Also included in: Alberta Social Studies Bundle Grade 4

Inquiry and Research - A Student-Choice Guided Unit | Project-Based Learning

Created by

Ms Artastic - Art Projects and Lesson Plans

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

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Writing

Grades:

4th - 7th

Types:

Research, Projects, Unit Plans

Country Research 3rd 4th Grade Math Geography Enrichment Project 7 Continents

Created by

Fishyrobb

This is a cross-curricular learning project that integrates social studies, math, geography, research, and writing. It is a great activity for the end of the year or enrichment any time!To complete this project, students travel to different continents as they take a world tour of six different countries. Through their travels, they will learn the location of these countries along with important facts about the culture. The countries students will visit and learn about include:AustraliaBrazilChin

Subjects:

Basic Operations, Geography, Writing

Grades:

3rd - 4th

Types:

Research, Projects, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

3.MD.A.1

, 3.NBT.A.2

, 4.NBT.B.4

, W.3.1

, W.3.2

...

Also included in: Travel Project Bundle Country Research PBL STEM Challenges

Fraction Project- What Fraction of the Day Do Animals Sleep?

Created by

Melissa Shutler

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

Subjects:

Fractions, Informational Text

Grades:

3rd - 4th

Types:

Research, Projects, Centers

Also included in: Integrated Math Projects GROWING Bundle Grades 3-5

Vacation Themed Day | End of School Year | Vacation Planning | Travel Fun

Created by

The Eppich Classroom

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

Subjects:

Math, Reading, Social Studies - History

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Research, Activities, Printables

Genius Hour

Created by

Kayla B's Classroom

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

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Problem Solving

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Research, Projects

A Complete Set of IB PYP Exhibition Resources Distance Learning

Created by

Susan Powers

Digital file included*The IB PYP Exhibition! The big event that is truly a journey of discovery for the children as they work their way through this valuable process, culminating in a final Exhibition; presenting their work over the past few months as well as show casing their growth and knowledge over the course of their PYP education. This bundle of resources is here to help you, dear teachers, as you embark upon this journey with them. It includes the best selling Journey Through the IB PYP E

Subjects:

Back to School, Critical Thinking, International Baccalaureate

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Research, Activities

Famous Mathematicians Research Project for Upper Elementary - Pennants

Created by

Learning with Miss G

These famous mathematicians research pennants are the perfect way to bring real-world connections into your Math classroom. With student choice and artistic elements, this research project is engaging, and with graphic organizers and the simple pennant design, it is a manageable project for all learners. Once students have completed their pennants, you will have a great bulletin board or hallway display! What's included in this resource:Teacher tips for useRecommended book listGraphic Organizer2

Subjects:

Math, Social Studies - History, Writing

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Research, Projects, Bulletin Board Ideas

CCSS:

W.4.7

How to Spot Fake News Websites Activity Cards

Created by

Metacognitive Teacher

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

Subjects:

Computer Science - Technology, Critical Thinking, Informational Text

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Research, Activities

CCSS:

SL.5.1

, SL.5.1a

, SL.5.1d

, SL.5.2

, CCRA.R.1

...

Also included in: Fake News Elementary Activity Cards & Worksheet Bundle

Area and Perimeter - Create a Zoo

Created by

Melissa Shutler

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

Subjects:

Geometry, Informational Text, Math

Grades:

3rd - 4th

Types:

Research, Projects, Lesson

Also included in: Integrated Math Projects GROWING Bundle Grades 3-5

Blank Graph Templates: Bar Graph, Pictograph, Line Graph,

Created by

Teaching Terakoya

Blank Graph Templates: This resource includes 11 blank graph templates: blank Bar Graph template (3 versions, Pictograph template 3 Versions), blank Line Graph template (4 versions).

Subjects:

Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Graphing

Grades:

K - 4th

Types:

Research, Worksheets, Printables

Debate for Kids & Tweens (Tips, Outlines, Rubrics & Other Resources)

Created by

L Digital Designs

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

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Oral Communication, Writing

Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

Research, Outlines, Rubrics

Canadian Geography | Scavenger Hunt

Created by

Brain Ninjas

Give your students a chance to search the province (literally) by searching for Canadian landmarks, cities, symbols and anything else made in Canada. This is a research activity disguised as a challenge that uses maps, atlases and globes.This resource is part of our Canadian Geography Scavenger Hunt Bundle.This flexible resource includes:two differently formatted paper options for the scavenger hunt.a digital version that uses Google Slides so this product can be used online or with distance lea

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Geography, Library Skills

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Research, Activities

Also included in: Alberta Social Studies Bundle Grade 5

4th Grade Science Projects, Weekly Research All Year, PDF and Digital!

Created by

Gina Kennedy

No-Prep! Thirty-two science weekly enrichment projects in which students research engaging topics and then answer the follow-up questions. The questions, not only provide an authentic way for students to broaden their depth of science knowledge in a natural way, but they reinforce basic science grade level standards. For example: when studying a rainforest; the students will research the climate, habitat, natural resources and other attributes to research the answers to interesting hot topic que

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Gifted and Talented, Science

Grades:

4th

Types:

Research, Projects, Activities

Also included in: 4th Grade Enrichment Project Bundle! Reading, Science, Math Projects All Year!

It's My Life Real World Math Application Project 4th 5th 6th Grade

Created by

Mad for Math

There’s nothing better than having your students practice their math skills through real-world projects! In this project students will get to choose their future life. From everything to their profession, home, vehicle, entertainment, meal plan, etc. Through their choices, they will have to calculate and balance their monthly budget. This project requires students to add and subtract whole numbers as well as decimals (hundredths place). Whenever I assign this project to students it always “opens

Subjects:

Applied Math, Basic Operations, Decimals

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Research, Projects, Activities

CCSS:

4.NBT.B.4

, 5.NBT.B.7

Real Word Enrichment Activity

Created by

The Friendly Teacher

Enrich your children while they plan a family vacation through research, math enrichment, and more! This enrichment activities integrates all subjects while engaging your students in a real life skill! Students will go through all the steps to plan a vacation. They can then write a letter to their parents talking them into taking the vacation and create a final project that they would show to their "clients"! How will this enrichment product help your classroom?Engagement- Students will LOVE pla

Subjects:

Basic Operations, For All Subjects, Gifted and Talented

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Research, Projects, Centers

Project Based Learning - Economics Bundle - Entrepreneurship and Economics

Created by

Sweet Integrations - Sandy Cangelosi

PROJECT BASED LEARNING (PBL): ECONOMICS BUNDLE : With this pbl ideas bundle, students learn about entrepreneurship, and economics. These student-centered PBL units incorporate collaboration and differentiation by providing student choice. The real-world challenges require students to use inquiry, critical thinking, and their creative minds during the high-interest cross-curricular activities [math, social studies, ELA]. Students integrate digital learning into the project as they investigate cul

Subjects:

Gifted and Talented, Math, Writing

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Research, Projects, Activities

Project Based Learning Activities: Growing Bundle Math, Social Studies, Science

Created by

Sweet Integrations - Sandy Cangelosi

This Project Based Learning bundle includes over 50 different units for the whole year and a set of PBL essential elements posters. These PBL units incorporate 21st Century skills with challenging, engaging, and creative activities. There are lots of opportunities for differentiation and technology integration. Several products provide STEM activities.GRAB THIS BUNDLE FOR A GREAT DISCOUNT! CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL THAT'S IN THE BUNDLE.**Note: Activities can easily be adapted for enrichment or gifte

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Math, Science

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Research, Projects

Journey Through the IB PYP Exhibition - A Complete Resource Distance Learning

Created by

Susan Powers

*Digital file included*The IB PYP Exhibition! The big event that is truly a journey of discovery for the children as they work their way through this valuable process, culminating in a final Exhibition; presenting their work over the past few months as well as show casing their growth and knowledge over the course of their PYP education. This resource is here to help you, dear teachers, as you embark upon this journey with them. It includes a printable PDF version and an interactive digital vers

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, International Baccalaureate, Specialty

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Research, Scaffolded Notes

Also included in: A Complete Set of IB PYP Exhibition Resources Distance Learning

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