Make scale drawings and proportional reasoning engaging with this hands-on middle school math project!

In this collaborative activity, students work in groups to enlarge real candy wrappers using measurement, scale factor, and proportional reasoning skills. Students calculate enlarged dimensions, recreate logos and designs proportionally, and create colorful poster-sized candy wrappers that are perfect for classroom display.

This project combines math, creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving into an activity students genuinely enjoy.

Skills Covered

✔ Scale Drawings
✔ Scale Factor
✔ Proportional Reasoning
✔ Measurement

✔ Mathematical Accuracy
✔ Collaboration & Teamwork

What’s Included

✔ Student Directions
✔ Project Checklist
✔ Scale Drawing Math Sheet
✔ Reflection Questions
✔ Grading Rubric
✔ Teacher Notes & Ideas

Perfect For

• 7th Grade Math
• Ratios & Proportions Units
• Scale Drawing Lessons
• Project-Based Learning
• Math Enrichment Activities
• End-of-Unit Projects

Why Teachers Love It

• High student engagement
• Encourages collaboration
• Bulletin-board worthy final products
• Balances creativity with rigorous math
• Easy to implement with simple materials

Standards Alignment

Aligned to:

CCSS 7.G.A.1

Solve problems involving scale drawings of geometric figures.

Suggested Grades

Grades 6–8