iBlocks Project-Based Learning Sequences

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Project-Based Learning Sequences

Project-Based Learning Sequences

What are iBlocks Project-Based Learning sequences?

Each sequence is a series of project-based learning experiences with an overarching theme. They are designed to grow with students and help them cultivate future-ready skills in specific content areas. We offer options for all grade levels on a wide variety of topics.

Why iBlocks sequences?

Project-Based Learning sequences allow students to build on previous knowledge while experiencing the joy of hands-on discovery. Plus, because they are designed to go together, iBlocks Project-Based Learning sequences will help students develop advanced skill sets, grow as self-directed learners, and prepare for college & careers.

Why iBlocks Project-Based Learning?

Select a topic to view suggested iBlocks sequences:

Elementary

Storytelling

Project-Based Learning for Rube Goldberg

Telling Stories with Rube Goldberg Machines

Project-Based Learning for Storytelling

Exploring Storytelling Through the Ages

Project-Based Learning for Stop Motion

Telling Stories Through Stop Motion Animation*

Middle

Storytelling

Short Story Project-Based Learning

Create a Short Story

Design a Comic Book Project-Based Learning

Using Story Structure to Design a Comic Book

Tell a Story Through Board Game Design Project-Based Learning

Tell a Story Through Board Game Design

High

Storytelling

Design a Comic Book Project-Based Learning

Using Story Structure to Design a Comic Book

Rube Goldberg Machines Project-Based Learning

Telling a Story with Rube Goldberg Machines

Develop a Play Project-Based Learning

Using Story Structure to Develop a Play

Design an Escape Room Project-Based Learning

Using Story Structure to Design an Escape Room

*Coming Soon

Elementary

Measurement

Explore Space’s Light and Shadows Project-Based Learning

Applying Number Sense to Explore Space’s Light and Shadows

Reimagine Public Transportation Project-Based Learning

Applying Understanding of Forces to Reimagine Public Transportation

River Management: Assessing Health Project-Based Learning

Using Unit Measurement for River Management: Assessing Health

Middle

Geometry/ Spatial Design

Geometric Self-Watering Planter Project-Based Learning

Applying Math Skills to Design a Geometric Self-Watering Planter

Engineer Tiny Houses Project-Based Learning

Using Measurement to Engineer Tiny Houses

Engineer a Mars Colony Project-Based Learning

Applying Measurement and Geometry Skills to Engineer a Mars Colony

High

Math Disciplines & Applications

Grow a Hydroponic Garden Project-Based Learning

Applying Math Skills to Grow a Hydroponic Garden

Engineer a Prosthetic Device Project-Based Learning

Using Measurement to Engineer a Prosthetic Device

Engineer a Telescope Project-Based Learning

Applying Math Skills to Engineer a Telescope

Financial Literacy Project-Based Learning

Using Math Skills to Become Financially Literate

*Coming Soon

Elementary

Living Things/ Classification

Design a Dinosaur Project-Based Learning

Understanding Species Differences to Design a Dinosaur

Class Pet Project-Based Learning

Using Animal Classification to Design a Robotic Class Pet

Develop a Classification System Project-Based Learning

Using Animal Taxonomy and Coding to Develop a Classification System

Weather/ Water

Weather Preparedness Kit Project-Based Learning

Creating a Weather Preparedness Kit*

Taking Flood Control to New Heights by Engineering a Lifted Home Project-Based Learning

Taking Flood Control to New Heights by Engineering a Lifted Home

River Management: Assessing Health Project-Based Learning

River Management: Assessing Health Through and Understanding of Water Quality

Middle

Community Engagement/ UN Sustainability Goals

Tiny Houses Project-Based Learning

Building Sustainable Tiny Houses

UN Sustainability Goals: Clean Water and Sanitation Project-Based Learning

Taking Action for UN Sustainability Goals: Clean Water and Sanitation

No Poverty and Zero Hunger Project-Based Learning

Taking Action for UN Sustainability Goals: No Poverty and Zero Hunger

High

Physical & Biological Sciences

Grow a Hydroponic Garden Project-Based Learning

Applying Botany Principles to Grow a Hydroponic Garden

Prosthetics Project-Based Learning

Using Anatomy & Physiology to Design Prosthetics

Manage Microplastics Project-Based Learning

Applying Knowledge of Aquatic Systems to Manage Microplastics*

Engineer a Telescope Project-Based Learning

Applying Astronomy Principles to Engineer a Telescope

*Coming Soon

Elementary

Traveling Through Time

Design a Dinosaur Project-Based Learning

Understanding Prehistoric Animals to Design a Dinosaur

Using Light and Shadows to Tell Time Project-Based Learning

Using Light and Shadows to Tell Time

Exploring Native American Culture and Historical Traditions Project-Based Learning

Exploring Native American Culture and Historical Traditions

Building Community

Design a Specialty Truck Project-Based Learning

Discovering Community Helpers and Their Equipment to Design a Specialty Truck

Reimagining Public Transportation Project-Based Learning

Solving a Community Problem by Reimagining Public Transportation

Tiny Houses Project-Based Learning

Building a New Community of Tiny Houses

Middle

Cultural Stories

Designing a Board Game Project-Based Learning

Telling a Cultural Story by Designing a Board Game

Create a Video Game Project-Based Learning

Create a Video Game That Explores an Historical Event

Becoming a Digital Citizen with MAD-Learn Project-Based Learning

Becoming a Digital Citizen with MAD-Learn*

High

Cultural Stories

Rube Goldberg Machines Project-Based Learning

Exploring Invention with Rube Goldberg Machines

Video Game Creation Project-Based Learning

Exploring Innovations Through Video Game Creation

Robotic Field Day Project-Based Learning

Innovation in Sports and Technology with a Robotic Field Day

Robotic Assembly Line Project-Based Learning

Discovering Industrial Innovation with a Robotic Assembly Line

*Coming Soon

Elementary

Coding/ Robotics

Coding a Robotic Class Pet Project-Based Learning

Coding a Robotic Class Pet

Storytelling Through the Ages with a Robotic Storyteller Project-Based Learning

Discovering Storytelling Through the Ages with a Robotic Storyteller

Robotic Field Day Project-Based Learning

Programming Robots to Compete in a Robotic Field Day

Middle

Coding/ Robotics

Rube Goldberg Machines Project-Based Learning

Using Robotics to Build Rube Goldberg Machines

Robotic Amusement Park Project-Based Learning

Coding a Robotic Amusement Park

Design a Mars Colony Project-Based Learning

Using Coding and Robotics to Design a Mars Colony

High

Coding/ Robotics

Creating a Video Game Project-Based Learning

Applying Programming Skills by Creating a Video Game

Coding a Classification System Project-Based Learning

Coding a Classification System

Robotic Field Day Project-Based Learning

Coding Robots for a Robotic Field Day

Programming a Robotic Assembly Line Project-Based Learning

Programming a Robotic Assembly Line

*Coming Soon

Middle

Movement

Track Activity with Smart Wearables Project-Based Learning

Track Activity with Smart Wearables

Making Movement Accessible by Engineering an Assistive Game Controller Project-Based Learning

Making Movement Accessible by Engineering an Assistive Game Controller

Exploring Athletics with a Robotic Field Day Project-Based Learning

Exploring Athletics with a Robotic Field Day

High

Movement

Exploring Forces and Motion with Rube Goldberg Machines Project-Based Learning

Exploring Forces and Motion with Rube Goldberg Machines

Exploring Athletic Competitions with a Robotic Field Day Project-Based Learning

Exploring Athletic Competitions with a Robotic Field Day

Supporting Accessibility by Engineering an Assistive Game Controller Project-Based Learning

Supporting Accessibility by Engineering an Assistive Game Controller

Using Anatomy & Physiology to Design Prosthetics Project-Based Learning

Using Anatomy & Physiology to Design Prosthetics

*Coming Soon

High

Planning Ahead

Using Problem Solving Skills to Design an Escape Room Project-Based Learning

Using Problem Solving Skills to Design an Escape Room

Preparing to Get Your Dream Job Project-Based Learning

Preparing to Get Your Dream Job*

Develop Financial Literacy with a Personal Financial Plan Project-Based Learning

Develop Financial Literacy with a Personal Financial Plan

Exploring Future Dwelling Solutions with Tiny Houses Project-Based Learning

Exploring Future Dwelling Solutions with Tiny Houses

*Coming Soon

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