The best way to prepare children for the future is to teach them how to learn, and that's just what these projects do. Self-directed and teacher-supervised, they invite kids to explore beyond the core curriculum and build lifelong learning skills. Grades 1-5 includes 12 projects organized by theme -- Living Things, Numbers & Measurement, People & Places, and Research -- designed for three levels: lower, middle, and upper elementary. Grades 6 & UP includes 20 projects that develop complex thinking skills and build self-confidence. Students create a time line, prepare a biography, compile sports statistics, publish a magazine, and more. Each book includes reproducible forms for planning, reporting progress, and authentic evaluation. Designed to be used by any teacher in any classroom; recommended for students of all ability levels.