GRADE: 4-8 / TIME: About 1 Month
Colours have been added to help break up the sections. You may want to alter it to black and white for photocopying purposes.
Life Cycle of a Product – Research Passion PROJECT (14 Pages)
This engaging resource guides students through a deep exploration of a product’s life cycle, from raw materials to disposal, through a passion-driven research project.
The included Research Booklet supports students as they investigate each stage of their chosen product’s journey. With structured prompts and guiding questions, students build research skills, analyze environmental impacts, and gain a stronger understanding of sustainability.
Students demonstrate their learning by creating a visual and written project that showcases their findings. The resource also includes clear project criteria, a reflective writing piece, and assessment tools - including rubrics and student-friendly checklists to ensure success and authentic evaluation.
Designed for upper elementary to middle school, this resource promotes inquiry-based learning, critical thinking, and environmental awareness.
TIP:This package has also been successfully adapted for Grade 3 using videos, role-playing, picture books, debates, and rich discussions. There are endless ways to make this project accessible and engaging for all learners. My students loved it!
GRADE: 4-8 / TIME: About 1 Month
Colours have been added to help break up the sections. You may want to alter it to black and white for photocopying purposes.
Life Cycle of a Product – Research Passion PROJECT (14 Pages)
This engaging resource guides students through a deep exploration of a product’s life cycle, from raw materials to disposal, through a passion-driven research project.
The included Research Booklet supports students as they investigate each stage of their chosen product’s journey. With structured prompts and guiding questions, students build research skills, analyze environmental impacts, and gain a stronger understanding of sustainability.
Students demonstrate their learning by creating a visual and written project that showcases their findings. The resource also includes clear project criteria, a reflective writing piece, and assessment tools - including rubrics and student-friendly checklists to ensure success and authentic evaluation.
Designed for upper elementary to middle school, this resource promotes inquiry-based learning, critical thinking, and environmental awareness.
TIP:This package has also been successfully adapted for Grade 3 using videos, role-playing, picture books, debates, and rich discussions. There are endless ways to make this project accessible and engaging for all learners. My students loved it!
