Description
Help students connect science to the real world with this Earth’s Seasons 3D Research Project Cube, a hands-on, student-centered research activity designed for upper elementary and middle school classrooms. Students investigate the causes, effects, and patterns of Earth’s seasons — including tilt, orbit, daylight changes, climate differences, and seasonal weather — and then synthesize their findings into a three-dimensional research cube that makes abstract concepts visual, engaging, and memorable.
Perfect for Earth science, astronomy units, weather and climate lessons, and STEM projects, this activity blends research, critical thinking, writing, and creative representation while providing a meaningful way to showcase student learning in your classroom or hallway.
Students can complete these cubes two ways. You can print the template on card stock and have them complete it by hand, or you can give them the PowerPoint template, have them complete it in PowerPoint, then print the completed cube.
Your students will be completely engaged with this hands-on science activity!
What’s Included?
- Student directions/graphic organizer (PDF)
- Grading rubric – Fully editable
- Completed Teacher Sample
- (2) 2.5″ Blank cube template (PPT & PDF)
- (2) 2.5″ Pre-filled cube template (PPT & PDF)
- (1) 3.5″ Blank cube template (PPT & PDF)
- (1) 3.5″ Pre-filled cube template (PPT & PDF)
- (1) 5″ Blank cube template (PPT & PDF)
- (1) 5″ Pre-filled cube template (PPT & PDF)
**Note: The 5″ cube template is meant to fit a square tissue box. 5″ is an approximate measurement as all square tissue box brands might be a slightly different size.
Materials Needed (Not Included):
- Plain 8.5’x11″ paper, or card stock (white or light colors)
- Scissors
- Tape or glue
Intended for classroom and personal use ONLY.
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