Finally a no prep differentiated Thanksgiving math project that is easily organized, easily graded and makes an attractive bulletin board display! This Thanksgiving or Fall themed Math PBL Organizing A Turkey Trot Fun Run comes with 4 differentiated versions for all kinds of learners within your class, whether in a 3rd grade, 4th grade, or 5th grade class. This No Prep math project is print and go for the teacher while allowing for lots of math review, multiple step word problem solving, critical thinking, and real world application for students.

Students will map a running route, organize funds and volunteers and make charity donation decisions using real-world math skills. Skills covered focus on one and two step word problems on multiplication and division based on each grade level's standards (math facts, two digit by two digit, decimals etc). It also includes both closed and open ended math problems (one or multiple correct answer combinations) that are all based on real world scenario math. This Thanksgiving Project Based Learning Turkey Trot Activity is ideal for 3rd Grade, 4th Grade and 5th Grade. Differentiated versions meet the standards of all 3 grade levels. It is designed to challenge students, promote productive struggle and problem solving, while also allowing for lots of opportunties for the teacher to differentiate in order to adapt this project to the various learners in each class.

Here's What's Included:

• 4 Differentiated Versions of this 7 Page Turkey Trot Math Project (Below 3rd/Simplified Version, 3rd Grade Version, 4th Grade Version and 5th Grade Version)
• Answer Keys
• Grading Rubric
• Teacher Directions
• Also includes a nonholiday "Charity Fun Run" cover option for any students who do not celebrate any holidays.

All Grade Levels Include: 1 and 2 Step Multiplication and Division Word Problems with basic facts.

4th Grade Adds: Multiplying 2 by 2 digit and Dividing 3 digit by 1 digit including with remainder, and other more complex problems.

5th Grade Adds: Multiplying and Dividing with 3-4 digit by 2 digit numbers, decimals, coordinates

What You Will Love!

• Engaging Real World Math Project, including building real world skills.

• 4 Differentiated Versions allows you to help and challenge ALL of your students!

• HIGHLY ADAPTABLE! Haven't covered decimals in a 5th grade class yet? Switch out those pages for the 4th grade version. Have GATE students? Challenge them with higher level math! Use the version that matches your class best OR choose different pages from different versions to match your curriculum and state standards best.

• Foldable makes a GREAT Bulletin Board Display, is easily organized and is easy to grade!

• Mix of Closed and Open Format Questions allows for showcasing concrete math skills as well as critical thinking and decision making.

• NO PREP! Print and Go!

What does research say about the most effective math instruction for students?

- Real-world problem solving: Students learn math best when they apply concepts to authentic, meaningful situations. ✅

- Multiple representations: Using numbers, models, visuals, and words deepens understanding and supports different learning styles. ✅

- Student voice and choice: Allowing students to make decisions and justify solutions builds ownership and engagement. ✅

- Productive struggle: Challenging, open-ended tasks help students develop perseverance and flexible thinking. ✅

- Collaboration and discussion: Talking about strategies and reasoning strengthens mathematical understanding. ✅

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