Wondering what to do with your students that does not require technology? 

Here are a few suggestions:

Mathematics

1. Geometry in Nature (DOK Level: 2–3)
   Students will observe natural objects (e.g., leaves, flowers) and identify geometric shapes. They will calculate areas and reflect on the geometric properties, relating them to theoretical knowledge.

2. Budgeting Project (DOK Level: 3)
   Students will create a budget for a school event, applying their knowledge of ratios, fractions, and division. They will make decisions based on constraints and evaluate choices.

3. Math Art (DOK Level: 2)
   Students will create art using geometric shapes and principles, calculating areas and incorporating mathematical reasoning into their designs.

4. Survey and Graphing (DOK Level: 2)
   Students will survey their peers on a topic, create graphs based on the data, and analyze the results to draw conclusions.

Language and Literature (ELA) 

1. Creative Writing - Short Story (DOK Level: 3)
   Students will write a short story, focusing on character development, conflict, and resolution, and using descriptive language to engage the reader.

2. Poetry Collection (DOK Level: 2–3)
   Students will create a collection of poems that include various forms (e.g., haikus, free verse), focusing on figurative language and emotional expression.

3. Book Review and Presentation (DOK Level: 2–3)
   Students will write a book review, analyzing the text, themes, and characters, and present their findings to the class.

4. Character Analysis (DOK Level: 3–4)
   Students will analyze a character’s motivations, actions, and development throughout a story, supporting their analysis with evidence from the text.

Individuals and Societies

1. Historical Timeline (DOK Level: 2–3)
   Students will create a timeline of significant historical events and reflect on how these events influenced the course of history, explaining the causes and effects.

2. Cultural Exploration (DOK Level: 2–3)
   Students will research a country or culture, creating a presentation that covers history, traditions, geography, and how culture influences society.

3. Create a Map (DOK Level: 3–4)
   Students will design a map of a historical region or fictional world, including important landmarks and reflecting on their significance.

4. Interview a Family Member (DOK Level: 2–3)
   Students will interview a family member about their experiences growing up and compare them to historical events. They will reflect on the impact of these events and present their findings.

Sciences

1. Plant Growth Experiment (DOK Level: 3)
   Students will conduct an experiment to observe how different factors (like light, water, soil) affect plant growth and document their findings through observations and data analysis.

2. Ecology Study (DOK Level: 3)
   Students will research a local ecosystem and analyze how various plants, animals, and environmental factors interact. They will present their findings in a report or presentation.

3. Science in the Kitchen (DOK Level: 2)
   Students will explore the science behind common kitchen phenomena (e.g., chemical reactions in baking or food preservation) and document their findings in a report.

4. Invention Project (DOK Level: 3–4)
   Students will design an invention to solve a problem, explaining how it works, the materials used, and the scientific principles involved.

These projects encourage higher-level thinking and align with DOK levels 2–4, allowing students to engage in critical analysis, synthesis, and problem-solving.

And here are some more fun idea:  32 Fun Project Ideas