Hatchet Novel Study Activities, 12 Research Projects, STEM, Rubrics, STEAM
Hatchet Novel Study Activities, 12 Research Projects, STEM, Rubrics, STEAM
Looking for creative projects to enrich your Hatchet novel unit? These 12 Hatchet novel study activities turn Gary Paulsen’s survival novel into an engaging, cross-curricular experience. Students complete research, STEAM, writing, and technology projects using printable resources and Google Slides, with rubrics included.
Want to turn your Hatchet novel study into an adventure that hooks your students from the start? Our Hatchet Activities: 12 Research Projects offers an immersive, hands-on approach that will keep your students fully engaged and eager to dive into each activity.
From designing animal brochures and crafting Brian’s diary entries to building board games and exploring the science of survival, each project immerses students in self-guided learning they’ll be excited to tackle. With cross-curricular connections to STEAM, character analysis, and poetry, plus ready-to-use rubrics for seamless grading, this resource makes teaching Hatchet as inspiring as the story itself. Bring Hatchet to life—your students will thank you!
What our Hatchet Activities Include:
- Animal Brochure
- Biome Brochure
- Board Game
- Brian's Diary Entries
- Character Analysis
- Haiku
- Infographics
- Nature's Healing Power
- News Broadcast
- Pilot Project
- Plane Project
- River Adventure
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Everything is saved as a PDF, PowerPoint, and a shareable Google Slide link to each individual project.
Personal classroom use only.