Ideas for a Project: Creative & Fun Presentation Activities for Students

Innovation Presentation Ideas (Projects for High School or Elementary Students)

As we all know, students already get plenty of tests, so why not let your students show what they learned creatively? If you look around, you’ll find lots of ideas for a project that your students will love.

Whether your students are reading independent books or your class has just finished a unit on space or pioneers, a culminating project can really cement that learning. Whether you’re focused on building academics or building character, we have some great ideas!

Here are 72+ fun and creative activities for students to show what they know, including presentation ideas, simple service projects for schools, and community service projects.

Need ideas for a project? Look no further!

Visual and Artistic Projects

1. Create a poster
2. Make a PowerPoint presentation
3. Design a model
4. Make a shoebox diorama
5. Use a 3-panel display board
6. Make a timeline
7. Create a collage
8. Make a mobile
9. Design a comic strip about the topic
10. Create a mural related to the topic

Written and Literary Project Ideas

11. Write a poem
12. Write and perform a skit
13. Write a report
14. Write an interview of a relevant person
15. Write journal/diary entries
16. Write a postcard or letter exchange
17. Write a newspaper article
18. Write a fable or myth about the topic
19. Write a text message dialogue relevant to the topic
20. Write a series of tweets relevant to the topic

Interactive or Game-Based Projects

21. Create a board game incorporating key elements
22. Create a test about the topic
23. Make a word search
24. Make a crossword puzzle
25. Create a set of task cards
26. Hold a debate
27. Hold a mock court case
28. Create a game show
29. Have a panel discussion of “experts”
30. Create a quiz show-style game for classmates to participate in

Performance and Multimedia Project Ideas

31. Make a TV or radio commercial
32. Perform a puppet show
33. Compose a rap or other song
34. Make an instructional video
35. Create a short documentary film
36. Create a museum exhibit
37. Create an episode of a reality show
38. Do a newscast
39. Create a short animation or stop-motion video about the topic
40. Make a digital storybook or eBook on the topic

Digital and Online Projects

41. Start a blog
42. Create a Facebook wall relative to the topic
43. Create a Pinterest board relative to the topic
44. Create an Internet scavenger hunt
45. Create a help wanted ad and a letter/resume to answer it
46. Create a virtual reality experience or simulation about the topic
47. Create an infographic to illustrate key concepts
48. Develop a trivia board game related to the topic
49. Create a glossary of relevant terms
50. Create a newsletter

Creative Craft Projects

51. Create a foldable
52. Create a flip book
53. Create a Cootie Catcher
54. Create a cereal based on the topic (cover a cereal box)
55. Assemble a time capsule
56. Create several bookmarks about different aspects of the topic
57. Write a recipe relevant to the topic (good for showing causes of an event)
58. Create a mini book with one fact/idea per page
59. Make a paper chain with a different fact for each link
60. Make a flower with a different fact for each petal

Ideas for a Project that are Unique & Fun

61. Create a children’s story about the topic
62. Create a map
63. Create an interactive notebook
64. Make a pamphlet or brochure
65. Write a handbook or instruction book
66. Decorate a box and fill with relevant objects
67. Create a cheer relevant to the topic
68. Create a top 10 list relevant to the topic
69. Make a “Choose Your Own Adventure” story
70. Create a mini book with one fact/idea per page
71. Build a diorama using LEGO bricks or other building materials
72. Organize a class art gallery featuring artwork inspired by the topic

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10 Simple Service Ideas for a Project that is School-based

1. Organize a school supplies drive for a local school in need
2. Set up a creative activities workshop for students at a nearby preschool or kindergarten
3. Create a community service project focused on environmental conservation
4. Partner with a local food bank to organize a food drive
5. Volunteer at a local food pantry to help distribute goods to those in need
6. Plan a school-wide clean-up day to beautify the campus
7. Organize a clothing or toy drive for a local children’s shelter
8. Develop a tutoring program for younger students in need of academic assistance
9. Coordinate a school-wide recycling initiative to promote sustainability
10. Host a charity fundraiser event to support a cause important to your school community

Further Reading and Related Blog Posts:

If you enjoyed this post and are looking for more ideas and inspiration, be sure to check out these other related posts on our blog:

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2. Parents: Please Don’t Do Your Kids’ Projects! – This post discusses the importance of allowing children to complete their own projects, fostering independence, creativity, and critical thinking skills.
3. Awesome Hands-On End of Year Projects – Explore a variety of hands-on projects perfect for wrapping up the school year, keeping students engaged and motivated as the summer break approaches.
4. Hands-On Projects for Creative and Critical Thinking – Dive into a selection of hands-on projects that promote creative and critical thinking skills, making learning an interactive and enjoyable experience for students.
5. Make Project-Based Learning Fit Your Students’ Needs – Learn how to adapt project-based learning to suit the unique needs of your students, ensuring they get the most out of these engaging and educational experiences.

By exploring these additional resources, you’ll find even more creative ideas and strategies to enhance your students’ learning experiences and promote their growth in and out of the classroom.

You can get 15 of these ideas with student instruction sheets and grading rubrics with Ready-to-Use Creative Book Reports.