Project-based learning teaches students important 21st-century skills, increases engagement, promotes differentiation and simplifies marking.
We are currently starting our final projects of the year. [I can't believe it!] But for now, let me catch you up on what we just fini...
I recently assigned a one pager final project to my sophomores for their culminating Night project. I wanted to combine as many rigorous ELA content ideas as possible, while also designing a fun project for students that provided them with a bit of choice. This Night one pager project was the perfect way to finish the memoir!
This memory linocut artwork helps students explore line, shape and personal expression. Students love the magic of pulling prints.
Get your students excited about history with a travel brochure
My son's elementary school has an "Everybody Reads" week where authors and others come in and talk about reading. For the event, I made a little library diorama for the library. The librarian usually reads to the children from a rocking chair, so I found a rocking chair in my stash. I learned that I had to tacky-wax the books in. As Sheila said from http://shenandoahandstuff.blogspot.com/, it looked like the tiny librarian had a temper tantrum. Or there was an earthquake. Or as others said, it looked like the mess their kids made when they were younger. Which reminded me of the time it was too quiet, and my daughter and her friend had moved all the books from her bookshelf into the bathroom. (Why? I am not sure. I took it as a good sign that they thought they needed books in their hide-out, even if it was a lot of work to put them all back). But it definitely wasn't going to cause much joy if someone had to keep putting those books back. My friend Ketsia Elie at http://ketsiaelie.blogspot.com/ gave me most of the material to make both the wood structure and the books. Thank you Ketsia! I used her techniques of using little foam pads for the books as well as cutting up magazines. I bought the white bookshelf, but I made the other two shelves on the side walls. She also gave me many of the book covers which she had made from the internet. My children also eat waffles for breakfast often, and L'eggo waffles over this past summer was giving away Scholastic books if you bought a certain number of packages. They featured the book covers on the waffles box. They were even proportionally right! This was perfect as it featured many of my children's favorite books like Dragon Masters. It's fun overhearing the children in the library find some of their favorite books displayed like Owl Diary or The School of Good and Evil or Harry Potter. Hope you have a great week!
Kids will love making this spooky Blinking Origami Eyeball art project, inspired by Krokotak, a really awesome Bulgarian Kids website!
Are you tired of the same extension projects for independent novel studies or literature circles? Then look no further! This 3D Pop-Up Picture Book Report comes with everything your students will need to create this foldable project. Even the not-so crafty teacher will love making this project! You will only need plain white paper, scissors, glue and coloring tools to create this engaging project. That’s all! Included in this resource: Step by step instructions that will be easy enough for your students to understand on their own. Detailed pictures are included for easy assembly just in case. A template that can be printed for students. (The template tells students were to cut and fold too!) Two different sets of directions are included in this resource to differentiate instruction for readers of different levels and abilities. (Students will either create their own picture book version of the novel they read OR students will create a summary of their novel.) A story map is also included so students can identify the plot of their story, theme, characters and setting. Two Rubrics are included. One is already created for you and another is EDITABLE to best meet your needs. Visit my blog for a step by step video tutorial to create this project with your students. https://lessonsovercoffee.com/research-projects-for-students-easy-to-create-foldable/ Here's what other teachers have said: "Such a fun project idea. My students loved being creative while showing the elements in their stories!" "My students were so excited when I shared this project with them. I can't wait to see their final products. Thank you!" "I can't wait to use this year! I am having my kids do this for their first independent novel study. :-)" Looking for more easy and exciting projects! Then visit my store for more!
This uniquely shaped cheeseburger book report project contains assembling directions, first draft worksheets, final draft templates, grading rubric, and a matching bulletin board banner.
There are many benefits to using movie trailers as an alternative assessment in English class. The main one: students genuinely enjoy them!
There are many benefits to using movie trailers as an alternative assessment in English class. The main one: students genuinely enjoy them!
Teach students about ALL of the Art Elements and Principles of Design in one dazzling art lesson! Engaging organic sculpture lesson 8th-12!
How to plan collaborative project-based learning activities in the math classroom. Check out these engaging PBL ideas for 3rd grade students!
Engaging sports activities are the way to go! In the fall (or anytime) you can keep students involved - STEM, Escape Rooms, and reading passages all sports-related.
This blog is a resource for educators and parents who wish to explore the world of art with the children in their lives. Have fun, create and learn something new--together!
Are you looking for a whole-class novel study project for your upper elementary, middle school, or high school students? Then you're going to love this idea!
I thought I'd start my blog with an overview of last year's main projects. This is a photo of the final composition for the experimental drawing assignment. I began experimenting with a variety of medium for example, cardboard, tile, plaster, light, as well as experimenting with a variety of ways in which to make marks. I felt that drawing on the blocks to make a 3D image looked most effective and was also something that I hadn’t come across. To give the installation maximum dimension I decided to place the wood upon a mirrored surface. I have always been interested in developing the way in which I portray portraiture to the viewer. I wanted to achieve a composition that captured the figure in its most natural state, un-staged and totally relaxed. I was looking at artists such as Dryden Goodwin, Ghada Amer, Alistair McClymont and Luc Tuymans.
Short and sweet... A 3 day texture project, and a one paragraph post. It's the end of the semester and I just didn't pace my seme...
A fun summer project, the paper plate greenhouse combines crafting with a STEM-based science project about seed germination and watch it happen.
Wow. It has been WAY TOO LONG since I have blogged. The holidays all the way from October to December were quite busy. I did a lot of the ...
Product Description This final project in my drawing class was a show stopper. In this project students apply their knowledge of creating value and texture in three mediums; charcoal, ink and colored pencil to create these beautiful mixed media drawings. Students apply compositional rules and learn about variety/contrast and unity in art in the process of creating their final artwork. INCLUDED: 5 Page Lesson Plan with National Standards, Big ideas, Goals and Objectives, Final Outcomes, Instructional Materials, Student supplies, Detailed process and Vocabulary as an editable word document. 32 page editable power point presentation Three Mediums Value Scales/Spheres Worksheet Video Links Rubric ©2019 A Space to Create Art, LLC. Follow me at A Space to Create Art
4th and 5th graders have been working for weeks and weeks on their minecraft portraits and they FINALLY finished. Before we started we looked at minecraft characters and talked about them- what do …
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A Printable Elementary Art Rubric is a valuable tool for both teachers and students to assess and evaluate art projects in a structured and objective manner. This rubric helps to provide a clear set of criteria and expectations for the different elements of an artwork, such as creativity, craftsmanship, and effort. Designed specifically for elementary school students, this printable rubric enhances their understanding of the subject and empowers them to take ownership of their artistic achievements.
With the end of the school year around the corner, it’s time to start planning out the final few weeks. Here is a look at some teaching resources that will
I love spending the final weeks of school working on projects with my students! While we complete a variety of projects throughout the year, my students become project-making machines after testing!! And we love every minute of it!! At this point in the year, the stress of fitting in curriculum has vanished, students have…
Project Based Learning Activity: Plan A School PartyThis project integrates elements of math, ELA, technology, design, and planning into a student-made final product as they create the perfect school party of their choice.There are 15 activities (most are one page each) for students to complete. E...
Are you looking for a whole-class novel study project for your upper elementary, middle school, or high school students? Then you're going to love this idea!
I recently assigned a one pager final project to my sophomores for their culminating Night project. I wanted to combine as many rigorous ELA content ideas as possible, while also designing a fun project for students that provided them with a bit of choice. This Night one pager project was the perfect way to finish the memoir!
The famous Popcorn Challenge! In this STEM project, your elementary students must make a perfectly sized container for a specific amount of popcorn. When the containers are filled with the popcorn students have an eye-opening lesson about volume.
Students love building bridges and this drawbridge was a hit! It's a fabulous STEM challenge for elementary students.
