This 3-week project-based learning (science-focused) research-based unit is the perfect way to teach reading, writing, research skills, and plan/host a science fair in one engaging, real-world unit. Your students will use key standards, such as research, reading comprehension, and inquiry in a real-life scenario. The best part about PBL is that student choice and differentiation are built in!
Driving Question: How can we create models of plant and animal structures to help young children learn about how various organisms function?
NGSS Standard Covered:
- NGSS. 4-LS1-1. Construct an argument that plants and animals have internal and external structures that function to support survival, growth, behavior, and reproduction.
Students are challenged to plan a school or classroom science fair and create a presentation for the science fair using their research on plan & animal structures.
Banish those boring worksheets and get your students excited about real life learning! This 3-week project covers the following skills:
- Research
- Reading Comprehension
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Compare & Contrast Writing
- Design & Creativity
- Critical Thinking
- Presentation Skills
Included in this Resource:
- Lesson Outline
- Sample Pacing
- Teacher Guide with Lesson Plans
- Scaffolded Research Notes
- Rubric & Sample Answers
Plus, a BONUS digital version is included as well!