Learn how to build a catapult cannon in this STEM activity, then play a game that explores physics and math. All inspired by Mr. Bean!

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New World Explorer Project: Social Studies Exploration Research Report This is a NO PREP project that includes EVERYTHING you need to assign a project on a NEW WORLD EXPLORER! I created this project for my 5th Graders. They really enjoyed it, and I felt that it helped them learn to work towards independently managing the process of doing a research report. I hope it will do the same for your students!  Included in this pack: • Teacher Tips and Instructions for the project • 2 Detailed Project Explanations and Procedures for students (one with points & one without) • Student Checklist and Time Line for completing the project • 3 Graphic Organizers for managing information gathering • 2 Different Rubrics to provide consistency in evaluating student work • 2 Different Evaluation forms for grading the projects • Bibliography and Explorer Time Line explanation and links • List of 26 Famous Explorers I hope your students will enjoy this tool to help them create meaningful, well-researched New World Explorer reports!

Age of Exploration PBL (Project Based Learning) Activities | Early European Explorers Cross-curricular challenge for students who are studying US History and the Age of Exploration Welcome to the Age of Discovery! You have traveled back in time to the 15th and 17th centuries, during a time of exploration and discovery. Explorers traveled from their home countries to new corners of the world. Students will create their very own PBL booklet. PBL activities utilize creative learning and real-world problem-solving strategies! Students use mapping skills as well as knowledge of simple machines to build tools! Sample pages (answer key) included in the file. ______________________________________________________________________________ You may be interested in these aligned Age of Exploration Resources Interactive Notebook Interactive PowerPoint Reading Passages ____________________________________________________________ You may also enjoy.... ✎United States History Interactive Notebooks ✎United States History PowerPoints _______________________________________________________________________ Tips for Savvy TpT Shoppers: How to receive credit on TpT to use for future purchases: • Go to your My Purchases page. Under each purchase you'll see a Provide Feedback button. Simply click it and you will be taken to a page where you can give a quick rating and leave a short comment for the product. I value your feedback greatly as it helps me determine which products are most valuable for your classroom so I can create more for you. Be the first to know about my new discounts, FREEBIES, and products: • Look for a green star near the top of any page within my store and click it to become a follower. You will now be able to see FREEBIES and customized emails from my store! ©2018 StudentSavvy All rights reserved by author. Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Electronic distribution limited to single classroom use only. (unless you purchase the multiple license)

Make your own QUADRANT USED FOR EARLY NAVIGATION! Learn how early explorers used this tool and how it is used! Such a fun activity

Your students have been hired to make trading cards featuring explorers of the New World! With this Explorers Trading Card Project your students will either research one explorer and make multiple cards to trade with other students (so each student ends up with at least one of each explorer), or you can have each student make a card for each explorer. I have included TWO different information sheets for students. One has a listing of eight main explorers that we study in our fourth grade unit. These include: Leif Ericksson, Prince Henry the Navigator, Christopher Columbus, John Cabot, Ferdinand Magellan, Hernando de Soto, Henry Hudson and Robert LaSalle. The other option included is a sheet that allows you to fill in the names of the explorers and the total number of cards they will create! This gives you flexibility to use the project no matter which explorers you study! Included in this project: ♦ Student Information sheet with the 8 explorers listed above ♦2nd version of Student Information sheet where you fill in explorer names ♦back of student information sheet with rubrics for self-assessment ♦teacher grading rubrics for each child ♦2 template designs, two sets of each (one with lines, one without!) There are two rubrics included in this project: ELA and Social Studies. All of my students have really enjoyed this project and I hope your students do too! If you have any questions, concerns or ideas for custom work, please contact me! Thanks and stop by again soon! Happy Teaching! Carrie [email protected] Visit my blog! Visit me on Facebook! Follow me on Pinterest!

Reading about the explorers to America and doing hands-on activities helps us too explore. This time, we're exploring the explorers!

Looking for a natural easy kids craft for earth day? All you need is a few plants or flowers and some clay. Roll the imprint of the spring flowers into the clay for a beautiful impression. This is a project you will want to try!

Looking for an organized research project to help your students learn about explorers? This Explorers Report Project will help you guide your students to create meaningful, well-researched explorer reports. The research process included will help your students practice researching, note-taking, organizing, and writing skills. Included in this unit are: A List of Explorers (I pull sticks and let the kids choose. This is my checklist.) Student Directions Handout (Editable) Research Notes (Editable) Map of the World – Explorer’s Route Rough Draft Bibliography Rough Draft Report Title Page Writing Pages Map of the World – Explorer’s Route Bibliography Final Copy Page Rubric (Editable) Teacher Notes (2 pages) Why you'll love this resource: The project includes a number of skills, from researching, note-taking, organizing materials, writing, and more! The teacher notes are very detailed and lead you through the project step by step. The directions pages are editable so you may customize them to your needs. Most students become very interested in their chosen explorer and take pride in their reports! Everything you need to do this project is here, organized, and ready to print. All you'll need are books and computers for students to locate the explorer information. If you like this unit, you might also like: State Report Native American Report Wax Museum (Biography Research Unit) Weather Play Solar System Play Finally, if you like my work, I would love for you to follow me by clicking on the green star at the top of the page. Thanks so much! Jenn ©The Teacher Next Door™ Purchasing this product grants permission for use by one teacher in his or her own classroom or for one homeschool parent teaching his/her child. If you would like to share with others, please purchase additional licenses.

Learn how to make a kaleidoscope in this fun STEM/science activity and craft for kids. It’s such a fun way to explore light, reflections, and symmetry! Follow our Science for Kids Pinterest board! *This post was originally published 2/2/16 and has since been updated. Last week I made these super fun kaleidoscopes with my …

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Using this mini research project template your class will learn about European explorers. Each student is assigned an explorer to research, then they present their information to the class and the class creates an explorers mini book. This lesson contains: Teacher Notes Research Page Book Pages Student Examples Standards

When we studied Texas history last year I wanted a new to review the Age of Exploration,and I found a fun Age of Exploration printable game to play.

Make explorers come to life with this FUN project!

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Look for ideas for the Age of Exploration? Then you need to read this post with over 30 ideas for the age of Exploration.

Hello all!! It's been awhile since my last post...seems to be a trend of mine. :) We are finishing up our "Age of Exploration" unit and I wanted to share a fun activity that my students love! All they talk about is when they can get into their explorer groups. I love making learning fun for them! Last year I came across this great book by scholastic: Easy Simulation: Explorers, By Tim Bailey. This simulation is a teacher directed, student driven activity that provides life-like problem solving experiences through role playing and reenacting. It allows the kids to "relive" and "experience" a critical period in history by becoming one of the brave explorers in search of the "new world" during the 15th century. I must say that last year, it was a learning experience and the simulation was a bit confusing (you will definitely have to read ahead and prep a few things ahead of time). This year the simulation went so much smoother. One nice thing is how fast the students catch on. I started off with allowing the kids to get into groups of 5-6 explorers. Once they were in their groups, they were to discuss a name for their ship and construct a flag for their ship. I allowed them to go online in order to get ideas. Discussing a design for their ship flag. Working as a team! Once they had their flags completed, they made their Explorer Journal (this is to be used throughout the week long simulation). This year I used the materials I had on hand...yellow and brown construction paper and yellow yarn. The simulation book comes with blackline masters for the journal pages. I had the kids decorate their journal and then weave yarn through it. Once this is done, you are ready for action! Their are 5 episodes (It is supposed to take a week to get through. I finished in 7 days, you know how it is :) I also like how the book incorporates some primary documents (Christopher Columbus journal entries). Of course his entries can be confusing because the language was different during that time. Allowed for another great discussion. The students really get into the storyline and have some great discussions and possible solutions to any problems that may arise during their adventure to the new world.  Discussing what their next step will be.  Time for a spin! Scholastic has a few more simulation books. I have the Revolutionary War one and didn't get the opportunity to use it last year. I am planning on doing it this year so stay tuned for how that went! Check out Fifth in the Middle for more awesome ideas!

30+ engineering STEM challenges with simple materials. Kids can tinker with bridges, catapults, boats, and more using recycled and inexpensive materials.

To make beautiful geodes in your own kitchen you need more patience and time than anything else! Here is the basic recipe to start you off in the world of beautiful geodes.

Welcome! This blog post features a guided tutorial of how to create a drip sculpture inspired by one of my FAVORITE contemporary artists, Dan Lam. Before exploring this project, check out Dan Lam's eye catching drip sculptures on her website here and her Instagram page here. Dan Lam’s "tactile, technicolor sculptures use unconventional materials to

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These borax crystals are SO COOL and beautiful! Use pipe cleaners and a simple borax and water solution to grow your own crystal gems. This is such a pretty and fun science experiment! Borax Crystals Making borax crystals is such a cool science experiment. It takes a bit of patience to let the crystals grow, but the results are amazing! Borax crystals are a great chemistry experiment showing the recrystallization process. Kids can see how molecules react to different temperatures, and literally see changes in matter as the crystals form. Try growing your own borax crystals in whatever shape or

Embark on an enchanting journey of nature exploration with a DIY Nature Journal, designed to cultivate an appreciation for the natural world.

My kids are always going on “explorations” around the house. And during the winter, is the perfect time to channel that built-up energy into some fun learning activities. So I have gathered some fun Explorer related printables, books and activities. Use these as part of a larger Explorer unit or study the Explorers individually. Either...

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Make a homemade spectroscope with a few simple materials and explore the spectrum of different light sources. You’ll see all kinds of rainbows! This science activity for kids makes a great addition to a unit on light or weather and is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day too! Follow our Science for Kids Pinterest board! Light …

Fun and Easy Stone Age Craft perfect for KS2 students. Explore the Stone Age Curriculum and have a go at this paper stone age axe

Children can explore the world with easy, hands on Geology activities including with an erupting volcano, land form diorama, or Earth Layers Model!

Summer has hit full stride and all the free time off school has lost its allure. We’ve been swimming, hiking, adventuring and more! So, now it’s time to explore new activities that will satisfy the kids’ natural curiosity and endless amounts of energy. We’ve picked our top 17 building activities, using everything from newspaper …

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WOW Wonders of Water is part of It's Your Planet-Love It series. 1. Explore the wonders of water by finding out more about its importance and how it's used around the world. 2. Plan a Take Action project, such as making informative posters, promoting recycling at school, or planting low-water gardens. 3. Earn 4 leadership awards: The LOVE Water Award, the SAVE Water Award, the SHARE Water Award, and the WOW! Award. If you're a Girl Scout volunteer, go to Volunteer Toolkit for complete meeting pl