Wrap up your science units with student-approved projects! These projects were created for 4th, 5th, and 6th grade science topics that I’ve taught over the years. Currently, this bundle includes constellations, biomes/ecosystems, infectious diseases, human body systems, planets, and heat transfer.

I’ve also included my best-selling Create Your Own Board Game resource in this bundle because it started out as a way for my 4th grade students to review science topics before state testing.

Save 25% by purchasing seven projects in this discounted bundle!

⭐️ This bundle will continue to grow as I create more science projects. While I do not have a specific timeline for each topic I plan to add, you will receive any additions for free after you purchase. With each addition, the price will increase accordingly. The earlier you buy in, the more you save!

❯ STARS AND CONSTELLATION RESEARCH AND CREATIVE PROJECT

Students become an expert on a constellation by researching and creating a visual representation of the constellation. This mini-research project integrates science, writing, and art. An engaging project for upper elementary and middle school students!

THIS RESOURCE INCLUDES

• PDF quick print file
• Editable Google Slides pages (student instructions, constellation list, grading rubric)
• Websites for research
• 21 student examples of visual representations
• Constellation research introduction/instruction page for students - 4 options with/without points
• Constellations list - zodiac, Northern hemisphere, Southern hemisphere
• Constellation research information sheet (2 pages for student note-taking)
• Grading rubric

❯ BIOME ECOSYSTEM RESEARCH PROJECT FOR GOOGLE SLIDES

Students will love this biome research project using Google Slides! Get your students collaborating to research an assigned biome or ecosystem. They will teach their classmates what they've learned through a presentation at the project's end.

THIS RESOURCE INCLUDES

• Information for the teacher
• Websites for research
• Biome research project instructions for students
• Sources notes page for students
• Note-taking graphic organizer for research and presentations
• Grading rubric
• Editable student note-taking pages and grading rubric to customize
• Google SlidesSlides files:
  • Biome Research Slides Template (editable)
  • Student Research Worksheets (editable)
  • Example of a 5th grade class' project

BIOMES INCLUDED

✓ Savanna (already completed to use as a student example)

✓ Desert

✓ Deciduous Forest

✓ Grassland

✓ Taiga

✓ Tundra

✓ Tropical Rainforest

✓ Freshwater

✓ Estuary

✓ Saltwater

WHAT STUDENTS WILL RESEARCH ABOUT THEIR BIOME

✓ Characteristics & Location

✓ Climate

✓ Animals & Adaptations

✓ Plants & Adaptations

✓ Threats & Human Impact

❯ INFECTIOUS DISEASES RESEARCH PROJECT AND WANTED POSTER ACTIVITY FOR MICROORGANISMS

Students will explore infectious diseases that affect us through research and a creative project: creating a wanted poster. The disease is the culprit wanted for causing sickness to its victims. This activity is perfect for your microorganisms unit.

THIS RESOURCE INCLUDES

• Teacher information
• Google Slides file for creating posters digitally
• List of 39 infectious diseases to choose from – appropriate for upper elementary and middle school students
• Wanted Poster templates
• Guided research question worksheet
• Poster requirements and grading rubric (also included as a Google Slides file to edit)
• Wanted Poster examples – created by 6th grade students
• Teacher answer keys – I researched all of the diseases included as options in this project and created answer keys that match the questions asked on the research worksheet.

❯ HUMAN BODY SYSTEMS RESEARCH AND MODEL PROJECT

Engage your students in an exploration of the human body with this hands-on project. This resource helps students research and create models of six major body systems: circulatory, digestive, respiratory, nervous, muscular, and skeletal. Use it as an end-of-unit project or a highlight for a science showcase to deepen students' understanding of how their bodies function.

THIS RESOURCE INCLUDES

• 32 photos of student projects
• Websites for research
• Project overview and teacher instructions
• Student assignment tracker
• Student instructions
• Student note-taking pages
• Human Body Systems overviews for each of the six systems - perfect for differentiation needs
• Grading rubric
• Showcase invitation
• Editable Google Slides pages (student instructions, note-taking pages, grading rubric, invitation, assignment list)

❯ PLANETS OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM RESEARCH PROJECT

Are your students ready to tackle the challenge of designing a civilization on a distant planet? The Planet Civilization Project is a comprehensive and engaging research project that will encourage your 4th-6th graders to think critically and creatively about space, science, and survival. This project seamlessly combines research, problem-solving, and hands-on design, making learning both meaningful and enjoyable.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• Project introduction slideshow (Google Slides)
• Websites for research
• Project overview and teacher instructions
• Student assignment list – track who is assigned which planet
• Student pages
  • Instructions
  • Grading rubric
  • Student research note-taking pages
  • Civilization design checklist
  • Design templates (great differentiation piece)
  • Creativity boosters (great differentiation or extension piece)
  • Writing guide
  • Writing templates (great differentiation piece)
  • Self-assessment
• Planet overviews for Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune – perfect for differentiating for students who may be unable to do all of the research on their own but can still participate in creating a civilization
• Planet research answer keys and civilization blueprint guides – allows teachers to quickly fact check their students’ work and make sure that the blueprints are realistic for their assigned planet
• Project photos from my own 6th grade class
• Editable pages in a Google Slides file (all student pages other than design templates and assignment list)

❯ HEAT TRANSFER COMIC ACTIVITY

Have your upper elementary students create a comic strip using Heat Transfer vocabulary. This engaging activity allows students to unleash their creativity and demonstrate their understanding of heat transfer concepts. A grading rubric is included to ensure a clear and consistent evaluation of students' work.

THIS RESOURCE INCLUDES

• Comic templates - 4 options to choose from
• Grading rubric - 3 different scale options
• Examples of comics made by 5th grade students

❯ CREATE YOUR OWN BOARD GAME PROJECT

Unleash your students' creativity by having them create a board game. This no-prep resource can be used in so many different ways - novel studies, test prep, enrichment, content review, or assessment - just to name a few. The included templates will get your students started quickly!

Students don't just create any board game - they need components that go with typical board games, which is where the critical thinking aspect comes in. They will write instructions, create game pieces, write content questions, and try out each other's games to make sure they work. This is a project students will ask to do again!

THIS RESOURCE INCLUDES

• 44 PDF pages (+ editable Google Slides file)
• Intro project Google Slides presentation to introduce the project and show examples of student-made board games for science, health, math, ELA, and novel studies
• Teacher information and instructions
• Suggested supply list
• Student project planning pages
• Printable templates for student use:
  • Dice
  • Spinners
  • Instructions
  • Game cards
  • Game money
  • Puzzles
  • Game boards
  • Game design and element shapes

• Rubrics (one for individual student grading, one for group grading)
• Editable rubrics (one for individual student grading, one for group grading)
• Board game rating sheets – for students to grade each other’s board games

⭐️ BONUS - THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO ONLINE KID-FRIENDLY RESEARCH

Equip your upper elementary students with the skills they need to conduct online science research safely and effectively with The Ultimate Guide to Online Kid-Friendly Science Research. This free resource is designed to help students navigate the internet, evaluate sources, and compile their research with confidence.

THIS RESOURCE INCLUDES

• Detailed Research Guide: Teach your students the essentials of online research, including using search engines effectively and evaluating credible sources.
• Online Research Safety Checklist: Ensure your students are adhering to safe and responsible internet practices with this comprehensive checklist
• Research Project Planner Worksheets: Guide your students from topic selection through to planning their search strategy and organizing their sources
• Internet Search Log: Help students keep track of search terms, engines used, and results obtained, promoting reflection on their search strategies
• Project Bibliography Guide and Template: Encourage proper citation and academic integrity with this detailed guide and template for citing sources
• Kid-Friendly Research Websites and Tools: A curated list of safe, educational search engines and science websites tailored for your classroom needs

INCLUDED FILE FORMATS

• Zipped Files: This resource includes more than one file and is zipped. You will need to unzip the file to access the resources.
• PDF: This resource requires Adobe Reader (free software). The contents may not show correctly if using other PDF software.
• Google Slides: To access the Google Slides version, you need to have a (free) Google account. The included PDF contains a link to access the digital resource.

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