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Bring your geometry unit to life with this hands-on math project for 3rd grade. In the Quadrilateral City simulation, students become city designers tasked with creating a new town square. As they design, they’ll apply their knowledge of quadrilaterals, geometry vocabulary, and shape properties while building skills in problem solving, descriptive writing, and presentation.
This isn’t just a geometry project — it’s a real-world math adventure your students will remember.
HOW IT WORKS
Students will:
- Design & Label a town square map that includes each type of quadrilateral
- Create a guidebook with descriptions and properties for each design element
- Write a persuasive speech to present their design at the Quadrilateral City Town Hall Meeting
- Reflect using a three-part self-assessment rubric
WHAT’S INCLUDED
★ Teacher’s Guide: A 6-page guide that includes detailed steps for successfully incorporating this resource in your classroom.
★ Printable & Digital Student Guide: A printable and digital version of the student guide is included. This 19-page guide includes detailed instructions and visuals to help your students complete each step of this simulation successfully. The format of this guide makes differentiation easy. Use it to supplement your verbal instructions as you provide scaffolding or let your more advanced students work through each step of the project independently.
★ Printable & Digital Recording Sheets: Reproducible pages or Google Classroom-ready digital slides that guide students through the process of designing a map for the town square, naming and describing the characteristics of each quadrilateral included on their map, writing a brief vivid description that entices residents to visit each town square feature, and writing an expository speech to present their design at the town hall meeting.
★ Editable Rubric: A 4-point rubric students can use to self-assess their ability to neatly design a map featuring accurately-drawn quadrilaterals, apply geometry knowledge while writing their guidebook for town square, use detailed expository writing skills to plan and write their town hall meeting speech, and demonstrate the habits of a self-directed learner. The same rubric can be used by the teacher to provide a score for student work. An editable version of this rubric is also included.
★ Winning Design Certificate: This congratulatory certificate is a little extra something you can share with students when they receive their project feedback if you’re looking to bring the project to a close in a more formal way.
★ Completed Project Sample: A completed sample of the project to help you provide scaffolding to students as needed.
WHY THIS GEOMETRY PROJECT WORKS
This 3rd grade math project makes geometry meaningful by:
- Applying concepts in a creative, real-world context
- Building spatial reasoning, writing, and oral presentation skills
- Encouraging independence through clear checklists and instructions
- Working for whole class, small groups, math centers, or distance learning
- Serving as an engaging alternative to worksheets and traditional tests
The format of this math project based learning activity makes it an ideal resource for:
★ Hands-on enrichment during math centers
★ Seat work during math workshop
★ Parent volunteer or teacher’s aide enrichment station
★ A focal point for a multiplication room transformation
QUICK TO PREP, EASY TO IMPLEMENT
Whether you have several days for a geometry project based learning unit or need a unique culminating activity, this resource is ready to go:
- Minimal prep with ready-made guides and templates
- Editable rubrics for quick feedback
- Digital and printable formats for flexibility
Give your students a geometry activity they'll still be talking about on their way out the door to recess. Add this resource to your cart today and watch them design, write, and present their very own Quadrilateral City.
WHY TEACHERS LOVE THIS 3RD GRADE MATH PROJECT:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “My 3rd graders LOVED doing this PBL after our geometry unit. It was a great mix of fun and challenging and encouraged lots of creative thinking!” – Holly E.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Great resource that gives you everything you need. All the details are laid out in a way that makes sense to both you and your students.” – Bri T.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I love how detailed the instructions are. Very easy for students to understand. Also, love the rubric included!” - Alexis L.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This is a fabulous project for the kids to use as a culminating event. I can use the data for my report cards since it covers so many standards.” - Stephanie T.
DON'T MISS THESE OTHER MATH PROJECTS BY CORE INSPIRATION:
★ Place Value In The Wild - Place Value PBL Unit
★ The Time of Your Life - Telling Time PBL Unit
★ Conversation Hearts & Data Smarts - Data & Graphing PBL Unit
★ Winter Wonderland Array Architects - Arrays & Multiplication PBL Unit
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Description
Bring your geometry unit to life with this hands-on math project for 3rd grade. In the Quadrilateral City simulation, students become city designers tasked with creating a new town square. As they design, they’ll apply their knowledge of quadrilaterals, geometry vocabulary, and shape properties while building skills in problem solving, descriptive writing, and presentation.
This isn’t just a geometry project — it’s a real-world math adventure your students will remember.
HOW IT WORKS
Students will:
- Design & Label a town square map that includes each type of quadrilateral
- Create a guidebook with descriptions and properties for each design element
- Write a persuasive speech to present their design at the Quadrilateral City Town Hall Meeting
- Reflect using a three-part self-assessment rubric
WHAT’S INCLUDED
★ Teacher’s Guide: A 6-page guide that includes detailed steps for successfully incorporating this resource in your classroom.
★ Printable & Digital Student Guide: A printable and digital version of the student guide is included. This 19-page guide includes detailed instructions and visuals to help your students complete each step of this simulation successfully. The format of this guide makes differentiation easy. Use it to supplement your verbal instructions as you provide scaffolding or let your more advanced students work through each step of the project independently.
★ Printable & Digital Recording Sheets: Reproducible pages or Google Classroom-ready digital slides that guide students through the process of designing a map for the town square, naming and describing the characteristics of each quadrilateral included on their map, writing a brief vivid description that entices residents to visit each town square feature, and writing an expository speech to present their design at the town hall meeting.
★ Editable Rubric: A 4-point rubric students can use to self-assess their ability to neatly design a map featuring accurately-drawn quadrilaterals, apply geometry knowledge while writing their guidebook for town square, use detailed expository writing skills to plan and write their town hall meeting speech, and demonstrate the habits of a self-directed learner. The same rubric can be used by the teacher to provide a score for student work. An editable version of this rubric is also included.
★ Winning Design Certificate: This congratulatory certificate is a little extra something you can share with students when they receive their project feedback if you’re looking to bring the project to a close in a more formal way.
★ Completed Project Sample: A completed sample of the project to help you provide scaffolding to students as needed.
WHY THIS GEOMETRY PROJECT WORKS
This 3rd grade math project makes geometry meaningful by:
- Applying concepts in a creative, real-world context
- Building spatial reasoning, writing, and oral presentation skills
- Encouraging independence through clear checklists and instructions
- Working for whole class, small groups, math centers, or distance learning
- Serving as an engaging alternative to worksheets and traditional tests
The format of this math project based learning activity makes it an ideal resource for:
★ Hands-on enrichment during math centers
★ Seat work during math workshop
★ Parent volunteer or teacher’s aide enrichment station
★ A focal point for a multiplication room transformation
QUICK TO PREP, EASY TO IMPLEMENT
Whether you have several days for a geometry project based learning unit or need a unique culminating activity, this resource is ready to go:
- Minimal prep with ready-made guides and templates
- Editable rubrics for quick feedback
- Digital and printable formats for flexibility
Give your students a geometry activity they'll still be talking about on their way out the door to recess. Add this resource to your cart today and watch them design, write, and present their very own Quadrilateral City.
WHY TEACHERS LOVE THIS 3RD GRADE MATH PROJECT:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “My 3rd graders LOVED doing this PBL after our geometry unit. It was a great mix of fun and challenging and encouraged lots of creative thinking!” – Holly E.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Great resource that gives you everything you need. All the details are laid out in a way that makes sense to both you and your students.” – Bri T.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I love how detailed the instructions are. Very easy for students to understand. Also, love the rubric included!” - Alexis L.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This is a fabulous project for the kids to use as a culminating event. I can use the data for my report cards since it covers so many standards.” - Stephanie T.
DON'T MISS THESE OTHER MATH PROJECTS BY CORE INSPIRATION:
★ Place Value In The Wild - Place Value PBL Unit
★ The Time of Your Life - Telling Time PBL Unit
★ Conversation Hearts & Data Smarts - Data & Graphing PBL Unit
★ Winter Wonderland Array Architects - Arrays & Multiplication PBL Unit
