3rd Grade Project Based Learning Ideas
This PBL Bundle consists of 2 best selling projects that will motivate and engage your students in project based learning! This bundle consists of a Country Research Project and Design A Food Truck Project, so if you’re looking for STEM projects, you’ll love this mini bundle!
The Country Research Project puts the fun back into country study! The country research graphic organizer no prep worksheets packet are available as print or digital resource, integrates social studies, geography and literacy. This project based learning pbl explores traditions and cultures around the world and builds strong informational country report writing skills.
The Design a Food Truck Project will keep your students engaged right up until summer vacation! A no prep packet that consists of a fun facts reading passage for kids to highlight main ideas, design process bubble map, design logos, planning graphic organizers, menus, coloring sheets, STEM activities that include building a 3D model, writing prompts and much more
What other educators are saying: Extremely Satisfied Rated 5 out of 5 I used this with my second grade class for social studies. I liked the different topic ideas and that it had plenty of room for their writing. Simple and straight to the point, font and graphics. Thank you! – Gabriella
Extremely Satisfied Rated 5 out of 5 I had my students create a report on a country of their choice. I used parts of this resource to help cater to and differentiate my students’ interests and begin at their starting point. An engaging and well-made resource! Thank you! Michelle
1. Country Research Project that consists of:
- Lessons 1-10
- ‘My Research Project’ (optional front cover page to print as a project booklet)
- What Is This Country famous for? (Bubble Map)
- Describe this Country’s Climate and Weather
- 4 Fun Facts
- Culture Research
- Venn Diagram (Compare/Contrast countries)
- Draw and Label A Map
- Everything I Learned About _________ (select country)
- Extra -ined writing template for differentiation
- Design A Front Cover to A Book
- I would like to visit this country because… (writing prompt)
- Extra-lined writing template for differentiation
- Native Animals
- Extra-lined writing template for differentiation
- Snap Shots!
- Flag Craftivity
Also included are 8 country landmark posters to display on bulletin board alongside students’ research projects. The following posters consist of real photos and information:
- Cervantes, Australia with Fun Facts
- Mount Robson, Canada with Fun Facts
- Empire State Building, USA with Fun Facts
- Eiffel Tower, France with Fun Facts
- Colosseum, Italy with Fun Facts
- Cherry Blossoms, Japan with Fun Facts
- Great Wall of China with Fun Facts
- Pyramids, Egypt with Fun Facts
2. Food Truck Project which consists of:
- ‘My Food Truck Project’ (cover page)
- Food Truck Fun Facts Informational Passage (students read and highlight key information)
- I Can Visualize My Food Truck!
- Design 4 Food Truck Logos
- Brainstorm Foods to Sell
- Plan a Summer Menu
- Plan a Fall Menu
- Plan a Winter Menu
- Plan a Spring Menu
- Design and Label Your Food Truck
- Draw an Bird’s Eye View Floor Plan
- Customer Service Skills
- Food and Hygiene
- Ingredients Shopping & Pricing
- How Many Workers Needed?
- Marketing Ideas
- Get Creative! Create a Food Truck Poster to let the community know that you are now open for business!
- My Favorite Part of This Food Truck Project… (writing prompt)
- Extra-lined writing template (for differentiation)
- Venn Diagram: Compare/Contrast Food Truck and Restaurant
- 2 Things I Wonder…
- Postcard Writing: Tell a friend all about your food truck business
- Build a 3D Food Truck Model (using cardboard, blocks or recycled materials)
- Food Truck Coloring Page
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