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Real World Math with Angles | Marble Run Geometry | Math Project Grades 4th 5th
Real World Math with Angles | Marble Run Geometry | Math Project Grades 4th 5th
Real World Math with Angles | Marble Run Geometry | Math Project Grades 4th 5th
Real World Math with Angles | Marble Run Geometry | Math Project Grades 4th 5th
Real World Math with Angles | Marble Run Geometry | Math Project Grades 4th 5th
Real World Math with Angles | Marble Run Geometry | Math Project Grades 4th 5th
Real World Math with Angles | Marble Run Geometry | Math Project Grades 4th 5th
Real World Math with Angles | Marble Run Geometry | Math Project Grades 4th 5th
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Description

There is no better way to truly understand math concepts than to apply them in real life, real world experiences.  This hands-on geometry project will have your students working with angles and measurement as they design and create a marble run.  Suitable for Grades 4-7.

Your students will love this engaging project as they put their math and geometry knowledge to the test with this math project.  The easy to follow instructions makes them perfect for a student led, independent activity or a whole class teacher led lesson. 

A great informal assessment, early finishers activity, Fun Friday project, hands-on math application project or engaging math lesson.  Perfect for in the classroom or at home distance learning. 

No crazy supplies needed!  Students will create a marble run using their math knowledge and normal household items.

INCLUDED IN THIS RESOURCE:

  • Student Project page with task and requirements
  • Teacher assessment
  • Self/ peer assessment
  • Working out/ design pages
  • Student templates

KEY MATH SKILLS USED IN THE PROJECT:

  • Measurement
  • Accurate recording from a ruler
  • Angles (acute, right, obtuse, straight, reflex)

** Suitable for both USA and UK/ AUS classroom.

THIS PROJECT CAN BE USED IN MANY WAYS, INCLUDING:

  • At the end of a unit of work to test knowledge
  • Fun Friday math lessons
  • Group work
  • For fast finishers
  • Fun projects for students to complete for homework

Looking for MORE PROJECT BASED LEARNING?  

Buy the Bundle and Save over 30%!

NEW SERIES:

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Real World Math with Angles | Marble Run Geometry | Math Project Grades 4th 5th

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Description

There is no better way to truly understand math concepts than to apply them in real life, real world experiences.  This hands-on geometry project will have your students working with angles and measurement as they design and create a marble run.  Suitable for Grades 4-7.

Your students will love this engaging project as they put their math and geometry knowledge to the test with this math project.  The easy to follow instructions makes them perfect for a student led, independent activity or a whole class teacher led lesson. 

A great informal assessment, early finishers activity, Fun Friday project, hands-on math application project or engaging math lesson.  Perfect for in the classroom or at home distance learning. 

No crazy supplies needed!  Students will create a marble run using their math knowledge and normal household items.

INCLUDED IN THIS RESOURCE:

  • Student Project page with task and requirements
  • Teacher assessment
  • Self/ peer assessment
  • Working out/ design pages
  • Student templates

KEY MATH SKILLS USED IN THE PROJECT:

  • Measurement
  • Accurate recording from a ruler
  • Angles (acute, right, obtuse, straight, reflex)

** Suitable for both USA and UK/ AUS classroom.

THIS PROJECT CAN BE USED IN MANY WAYS, INCLUDING:

  • At the end of a unit of work to test knowledge
  • Fun Friday math lessons
  • Group work
  • For fast finishers
  • Fun projects for students to complete for homework

Looking for MORE PROJECT BASED LEARNING?  

Buy the Bundle and Save over 30%!

NEW SERIES:

Do your students love to hear about what you get up to outside of school? Have fun with these projects that have students completing MATH to help you solve daily events; help plan a pizza party, create some pixel art, design a guest house and more!

Related Products

Real World Mini Math Projects: 2D Alien Toy, Distance Learning

Real World Mini Math Projects: Marble Run, Distance Learning

Real World Mini Math Projects: Sports Statistics, Distance Learning

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Middle School Student Run Business Project

Year 5 Business and Economics, Eco Tourism Project, HASS

Year 5 Business and Economics Australian Curriculum, HASS

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

You may also be interested in the following resources:

Mini Math Investigations: Money

Mini Math Investigations: Fractions

Mini Math Investigations: Perimeter

START OF THE YEAR RESOURCES

LITERACY

MIDDLE SCHOOL PROJECTS

HOMEWORK CHOICE BOARDS/GRIDS

Fast Finishers or End of Term Ultimate Challenge Book: Bronze Level

~~~~~~ Receive TPT credits to use on future purchases ~~~~~~

Go to your My Purchases page. Next to each purchase you'll see a Provide Feedback button, click it and you will be taken to a page where you can leave a quick rating and a short comment about the product. Each time you provide feedback, you’ll earn TPT credits that can be used for future purchases to save you money! Plus, the feedback you provide helps me make my products better suit your needs!

~~~~~~ How to Follow My Store to receive updates and special deals ~~~~~~

Click the green star beside my name at the top of this page OR at the top of my store page. Following me notifies you when I post a new item and you will receive emails when products are on sale.

Copyright information:

Purchasing this product grants permission for use by one teacher in his or her own classroom. If you would like to share with others, please purchase an additional license.

*I really value your feedback*

I try to go over the work carefully to ensure no errors, however, occasionally I might miss something. If you find an error please email me and I will fix it straight away. Thanks!

Report this resource to TPT
Reported resources will be reviewed by our team. Report this resource to let us know if this resource violates TPT's content guidelines.

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Rated 5 out of 5
August 6, 2024
This is a great resource that allowed my student to learn in a fun and engaging way.
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Rated 5 out of 5
June 17, 2024
Students loved this for an end of the year hands on activity.
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Student populations: Learning difficulties, Mild to severe disabilities
Rated 4 out of 5
January 14, 2024
Great activity for students as an extra challenge.
Abby S.
46 reviews
Grades taught: 4th, 5th
Rated 5 out of 5
January 5, 2024
The students initially struggled but once they were fluent in measuring angels they could create a marble run
Kirsty E.
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Grades taught: 2nd, 3rd, 4th
Rated 4 out of 5
October 26, 2023
The students really enjoyed working on this project!
Kendra L.
30 reviews
Grades taught: 5th
Rated 4 out of 5
June 30, 2023
Excellent activity to challenge your students who need it.
Lisa D.
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November 22, 2022
My students found this activity really engaging and enjoyed completing the task.
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to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).
Recognize angles as geometric shapes that are formed wherever two rays share a common endpoint, and understand concepts of angle measurement:
An angle that turns through 𝘯 one-degree angles is said to have an angle measure of 𝘯 degrees.
Measure angles in whole-number degrees using a protractor. Sketch angles of specified measure.
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