Digital Divide and Conquer
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This is Matt (at DD&C) and with over two decades of dedicated teaching experience, I have honed my skills and passion for education. I'm continuously evolving as an educator and curriculum developer. Over the years, I have been deeply involved in creating and refining curriculum, ensuring that it is both engaging and effective for students. As I continue to teach and adapt to new educational challenges, my commitment to nurturing a dynamic and creative learning environment remains at the heart of my professional practice.
My journey in education has been complemented by a significant presence on Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) for over 10 years, where I have developed and shared hundreds of innovative resources. My TPT creations are centered around fostering creativity, imagination, and project-based learning (PBL), with a strong focus on STEM concepts. I believe in empowering students to explore their ideas and push the boundaries of their learning through imaginative and hands-on activities. My resources are designed to inspire curiosity and critical thinking, allowing students to take ownership of their educational journey.
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Build A Tiny House! Project Based Learning for Geometry and Math
If you’ve been watching TV or reading magazines, chances are you've seen a tiny house. These little homes are everywhere...and now, we're asking students to make their own 3D version! Build A Tiny House is a project based learning (PBL) activity that'll put the designing into the hands of the students. Students will dive deep to show they understand the how (and why) math concepts such as area, perimeter, and geometry are used in building a home. This project integrates multiple elements such
2nd - 7th
Math, Measurement
Also included in: Project Based Learning MEGA Bundle: 14 Full-Scale Hands-On Projects!
Project Based Learning: Geometrocity! A Math PBL
Project Based Learning: GEOMETROCITY! Build a City Made of Math with Geometry.Imagine, Design, and Build a City with this 2D and 3D Adventure! -Project Based Learning -Real World Application -Geometry, Maps, & More -Extension Activities -Differentiated Levels ***THIS RESOURCE IS NOW DIGITAL!***There is a link to a Google Slides Version. Details below. *This resource can be used for distance learning and e-learning.*Geometrocity is a project based learning activity where students will take t
3rd - 7th
Geometry, Math
Also included in: Project Based Learning MEGA Bundle: 14 Full-Scale Hands-On Projects!
Project Based Learning Activity: Island Survival (PBL) Now for Google Classroom
Project Based Learning Activity: Island SurvivalThis project based learning (PBL) activity integrates elements of science, ELA, and social studies into a student-centered adventure that combines imagination, creativity, and problem solving skills as they try and survive mysteriously arriving on an island. There are 16 activities (1 page for almost each one) for students to complete. Each page involves a problem or idea they must solve, recreate, or answer. Pages can vary from writing, map ski
2nd - 6th
English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies
Run A Food Truck PBL, Project Based Learning Activity
Welcome to the FOOD TRUCK business! More and more food trucks are becoming high priorities in the eating world. Whether it’s a lunch crowd or a spot by a concert, food trucks are in high demand. Plus, the food isn’t just good...it’s great. Now students can create their own business using math skills (decimals, area, and perimeter) to make food trucks become a reality. ***THIS RESOURCE IS NOW DIGITAL!***There is a link to a Google Slides Version. Details below.Run A Food Truck is a project base
3rd - 6th
Decimals, Measurement
Also included in: Project Based Learning MEGA Bundle: 14 Full-Scale Hands-On Projects!
Run A Taco Truck, Project Based Learning (PBL) For Print or Distance Learning
Welcome to the TACO TRUCK business! More and more food trucks are becoming high priorities in the eating world. Whether it’s a lunch crowd or a spot by a concert, food trucks are in high demand. Plus, the food isn’t just good...it’s great. Now students can create their own business using math skills (decimals, area, and perimeter) to make taco trucks become a reality. This'll be supreme! ***THIS RESOURCE IS NOW DIGITAL!***There is a link to a Google Slides Version. Details below. *This resource
3rd - 6th
Decimals, Measurement
Also included in: Project Based Learning MEGA Bundle: 14 Full-Scale Hands-On Projects!
Project Based Learning: Zoo Design, Area & Perimeter (PBL) Now For Google Slides
Project Based Learning: Zoo Design with Area and Perimeter, Map Skills, and More! This also includes differentiated activities, math skills, problem solving, aligned with Common Core, and extension activities. This project is based around the idea of students creating a zoo using their knowledge of area and perimeter, along with many other math (and academic) skills to create a unique learning opportunity that apply to real-life situations. ***THIS RESOURCE IS NOW DIGITAL for DISTANCE LEARNING
3rd - 7th
Math, Measurement
Also included in: Project Based Learning MEGA Bundle: 14 Full-Scale Hands-On Projects!
Project Based Learning: Design A Video Game- PBL for Distance Learning & Google
Project Based Learning Activity: Design A Video GameThis project integrates elements of coding, ELA, math, STEAM, and design into a student-centered PBL that combines imagination, creativity, and problem solving skills as they design a video game. There are 18 activities (1 page for almost each activity) for students to complete. Each page involves a problem or idea they must solve, recreate, or answer. Pages can vary from writing tasks, coding, real-world application, design, problem solving
2nd - 6th
English Language Arts, Math, Science
Treehouse Construction PBL, A Hands-On Project Based Learning Activity
Dream houses don't have to be on the ground. Some of the best houses having been created in the trees. Treehouses have evolved from simple shacks in the backyard tree to multi-tiered architectural cathedrals in the air...and now your students can make their own. Treehouse Construction is a project based learning activity that asks students to design to design and build a 3D version of their dream treehouse. This project based learning activity focuses on designing elements, using multiple prob
3rd - 6th
English Language Arts, Math
Also included in: Project Based Learning MEGA Bundle: 14 Full-Scale Hands-On Projects!
Project Based Learning: Design A Theme Park (PBL) -Print or Distance Learning
Project Based Learning: Design A Theme ParkThis project integrates elements of imagination, math, problem solving, design, and planning as students create their own theme park. There are 17 activities (most are 1 page for each) for students to complete. Each page involves an issue or topic they must solve, design, create, or research. There are 26 printable pages for the PBL. ***THIS RESOURCE IS NOW DIGITAL for DISTANCE LEARNING***This resource works with Google Classroom and Slides and is perf
2nd - 6th
English Language Arts, Math
Project Based Learning: Design A Water Park! (PBL) For Google Classroom/Slides
Project Based Learning: Design A Water Park! Design, Plan, and Organize the park of your dreams! This project integrates elements of research, design, technology, and planning as students build a water park for their town. ***This resource is NOW compatible with GOOGLE SLIDES/Classroom***Included is a separate file is a link and instructions to use this resource digitally. You must MAKE A COPY of the file for your own use. Once a copy has been made, it can then be edited to fit your needs. ***
2nd - 6th
English Language Arts, Math
Project Based Learning: Run A Lemonade Stand (PBL) For Print & Google Classroom
Project Based Learning for Math and ELA. Running A Lemonade Stand! This project integrates elements of math, ELA, technology, design, and planning into a student-made final product as they prepare to run a lemonade stand. This project at all of the preparation areas within Sales, Marketing, Organization, and Production that must be accounted for. There are 20 ACTIVITIES (1 page for each) for students to complete. Each page involves a problem or idea they must solve, recreate, or answer to pre
2nd - 6th
English Language Arts, Math
Plan A Vacation PBL, Project Based Learning & Real World Skill Building
Taking a vacation is no easy task. It might seems like it for kids and students that follow along, but it's not the case for adults. So why don't we put that planning and organization into the hands of our students. Let them see what it's like to price out the costs of driving/flying, staying in hotels, and eating out every day. Vacations are fantastic but they take work. This year ask your students to take a larger role and plan a vacation. ***THIS RESOURCE IS NOW DIGITAL for DISTANCE LEARNING*
2nd - 6th
English Language Arts, Math
The Island: A Project Based Learning Adventure, For Print & Distance Learning
Somewhere in the Pacific is a mysterious island. Government officials claim it doesn't exist. The urban legends say horrific experiments took place. Others claim monsters roam the land. Luckily for students, they're being asked to find out exactly what has happened on The Island. A PROJECT BASED LEARNING ACTIVITY THREE MILLION YEARS IN THE MAKING. Imagine, Create, & Develop your own story! WRITING, READING, MATH, SCIENCE, SOCIAL STUDIES, ART, and IMAGINATION all in one project. ***THIS RESOURC
3rd - 7th
English Language Arts, Math, Writing
Also included in: Project Based Learning MEGA Bundle: 14 Full-Scale Hands-On Projects!
Build A City Block PBL - Project Based Learning for STEM, ELA, & Community
There's not a better way to understand the power and importance of a community than taking part in creating one yourself. Towns and cities around the world are filled with incredibly diverse neighborhood blocks --so why don't we let the students design their own? By incorporating geometry, writing, and organizational design skills students can do just that, build their own city block. ***THIS RESOURCE IS NOW DIGITAL for DISTANCE LEARNING***See below for more details on using it with Google Slide
3rd - 6th
English Language Arts, Math, Social Studies
Also included in: Project Based Learning MEGA Bundle: 14 Full-Scale Hands-On Projects!
Project Based Learning: Obstacle Race- Area-Perimeter-PBL Print or Google Slides
Climbing over rope walls, crawling through the mud, and jumping over burning flames. These are just some of the obstacles people faces when they sign up for races. These days, people don’t just want to run a 5K or go for a jog, they want to blast through an obstacle race course! ***THIS RESOURCE IS NOW DIGITAL!***Perfect for distance and e-learning using Google Classroom and Google Slides.There is a second pdf file with a link to this resource.See More Details below.In the project based learnin
3rd - 6th
Geometry, Math, Measurement
Also included in: Project Based Learning MEGA Bundle: 14 Full-Scale Hands-On Projects!
Project Based Learning MEGA Bundle: 14 Full-Scale Hands-On Projects!
This bundle includes fourteen project based learning activities that focus on a variety of cross-curricular skills
These PBL’s focus on a variety of cross-curricular skills and still take your students on adventures that they will never forget, even though they'll still be in the classroom. These PBL activities integrate math, ELA, Writing, research, technology, imagination, critical thinking, organization, planning, and design for an experience unlike any other.
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3rd - 7th
English Language Arts, Math, Performing Arts
Project Based Learning: To the Rainforest! (PBL) For Print & Google Classroom
Project Based Learning: Discovery in the Rainforest! This project based learning (PBL) activity joins together Science, Math, ELA, Social Studies, and Technology. This project integrates elements of science, math, ELA, social studies, ELA, and technology into a student-made product. It will combine student imagination, creativity, and problem solving skills as they travel through a rainforest. There are 15 activities (1 page for each) for students to complete. Each page involves a problem or
2nd - 6th
English Language Arts, Math, Science
Project Based Learning: President For The Week (PBL) Print & Distance Learning
Project Based Learning Activity: President For The Week In this project students will take on the role as president of their country. Early on, students are informed they will be president for a week and must complete a variety of activities and projects that presidents face on a daily basis. This project combines writing, research, collaboration, social studies, current events, and provides unlimited opportunities for students to show their own prior knowledge. ***THIS RESOURCE IS NOW DIGITA
2nd - 6th
English Language Arts, Social Studies
Project Based Learning: Run An Animal Shelter (PBL) Print & Distance Learning
Your local community is going to open an animal shelter and they’ve asked for your students' assistance. These shelters play a crucial role in communities and many roles that go unnoticed but they're important for the welfare of the animal population. Now your students will get to run the show. There will be cats, dogs, and even some surprises. Are your students up to the challenge? ***THIS RESOURCE IS NOW DIGITAL for DISTANCE LEARNING***See below for more details on using it with Google Slides
3rd - 6th
English Language Arts, Math
Survive A Zombie Outbreak PBL, Project Based Learning
"What began as the perfect weekend ended with the outbreak that hasn’t stopped. Early on, while the electricity was on, the news was calling it a virus outbreak. People were infected. There was no cure. Some claimed it was zombies." How would your students respond to a zombie outbreak? What would they do and where would they go? Do they have survival skills? Could they work as a team? Surviving a zombie outbreak might not be real, but it's definitely worth problem solving and seeing how their i
2nd - 7th
English Language Arts, Math
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This is Matt (at DD&C) and with over two decades of dedicated teaching experience, I have honed my skills and passion for education. I'm continuously evolving as an educator and curriculum developer. Over the years, I have been deeply involved in creating and refining curriculum, ensuring that it is both engaging and effective for students. As I continue to teach and adapt to new educational challenges, my commitment to nurturing a dynamic and creative learning environment remains at the heart of my professional practice.
My journey in education has been complemented by a significant presence on Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) for over 10 years, where I have developed and shared hundreds of innovative resources. My TPT creations are centered around fostering creativity, imagination, and project-based learning (PBL), with a strong focus on STEM concepts. I believe in empowering students to explore their ideas and push the boundaries of their learning through imaginative and hands-on activities. My resources are designed to inspire curiosity and critical thinking, allowing students to take ownership of their educational journey.
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