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Rock by Rock ignites a love of learning through real-world projects that students care about. We use engaging tech combined with hands-on learning to build science, literacy, and life habits that make deeper learning accessible and scalable.

A Robust Library Of K-5 Projects Ready To Use​

A platform of fully planned projects that save planning time and make it easy to bring project-based learning into the classroom without changing your daily schedule or adding hours of prep. Our projects ignite engagement and foster a deep love of learning. 

Choose a project and start teaching!

Real World Learning Through Projects

Our world requires learners to solve meaty problems, innovate, and generate creative solutions. Educators and leaders tell us everyday that they know their students need a project-based approach to prepare for the challenges of the real world. 

Rock by Rock is the solution educators are looking for. We combine the best of online learning with hands-on activities to foster academic and life habit growth that prepare students for modern day challenges.

Students learn by doing through Rock by Rock projects.

Interdisciplinary Projects That Deepen & Accelerate Learning ​

Our easy-to-use projects are NGSS-Aligned and anchored in the Science of Reading. Through projects learners become stronger readers, writers, thinkers, and scientists.

Science Skills

  • Science concepts and knowledge
  • Science skills and practices 
  • Science cross cutting concepts
  • Science vocabulary

Literacy Skills

  • Vocabulary 
  • World knowledge
  • Comprehension
  • Argumentation

Student Engagement

  • Purpose
  • Relevance
  • Increased sense of belonging
  • Connection to community and world

Life Habits

  • Creativity
  • Empathy
  • Critical thinking
  • Collaboration 
  • Problem-solving

Project-Based Learning Journeys
That Inspire
& Motivate Students

Traditional approaches to project-based learning ask teachers to plan projects from scratch. A Rock by Rock learning journey flips the script and gives you everything you need to get started. Each project empowers students to grapple with complex, real-world issues.

Every project is a journey of discovery, problem solving and community action.

Learner
Mission

Online
Lessons

Hands-on
Activities

Purposeful
Reading

Virtual Field
Trips

Real World
Project

Learner
Mission
Online
Lessons
Hands-On
Activities
Purposeful
Reading
Virtual Field
Trips
Real World
Project

An Innovative & Interactive Platform that Supports Learning Anytime and Anywhere

Learning can happen anywhere and anytime, making learning experiences equitable and accessible. Our content platform works for all learners—from whole-class and small-group, to virtual and asynchronous environments—to provide experiences that engage and excite everyone.

School
Home

Fully planned projects that save you time

Homeschool projects kids love on demand

Explore a Few of Our Favorite Projects!

Projects are developed by educators for educators and funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

Save the Elephants

How can we help save elephants from extinction?

Too Much Gaming

How can we raise awareness about the impact of video games?

Ugly Food and Hungry People

How can we address hunger and food waste?

Inclusive
Play

How can we include everyone in play by creating new games to play?

Educators and Learners Love Our Projects—Here’s Why

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Ignite learner thinking, creativity, and collaboration with Rock by Rock projects. Complete the form and we’ll be in touch.

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