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Project Based Learning PBL Projects Bundle Math Writing 3rd 4th 5th Grade
Using Project Based Learning in your classroom is the perfect way to have your students incorporate reading, writing, math, critical thinking, and problem solving skills in a fun, real-life context. In these PBL units, students will complete a variety of rigorous and engaging real world tasks such as planning a camping trip, running an ice cream truck, planing a makeover of their classroom and more. Give your students choice! As they work through these PBL activities, they will have the opp
3rd - 6th
Math, Science, Writing
Rainforest Project Based Learning PBL Habitats ELA Math Writing Activity
Using this Rainforest Project Based Learning in your classroom is the perfect way to have your students incorporate reading, writing, science, math, critical thinking, and problem solving skills in a fun, real-life context. In this PBL unit, your kids will love being SURVIVOR KID as they try to survive 5 days and nights in the rainforest! As they work to survive the rainforest, they will need to plan and budget, design a shelter, design a water filtration device, plan for animal and insect en
3rd - 6th
Geography, Science, Writing
Also included in:Â Project Based Learning PBL Projects Bundle Math Writing 3rd 4th 5th Grade
3rd Grade Thanksgiving Project Based Learning | November Math Activities
Have your 3rd graders plan Thanksgiving Dinner in this fun Math Project-based learning activity! Standards covered include adding multiplication, division, patterns, 2-step problems, addition, subtraction, and measurement. Great for Common Core Math and other standards. Help your students practice real-life and math skills with this quality math project. It includes a teacher guide walking you through each step. Differentiation and student choice is built into all of my PBLs! Your students wil
3rd
Basic Operations, Math, Measurement
CCSS
3.MD.C.5
, 3.MD.C.6
, 3.MD.D.8
 +4
Also included in:Â Math Project-based Learning for 3rd Grade Bundle: 6 Awesome Projects!
November Project Based Learning Math Project - 4th Grade Thanksgiving Math Task
This differentiated open-ended math project challenges 4th grade and 5th grade students with real-world problem solving centered around planning a holiday feast. Students apply addition and subtraction, elapsed time, basic multiplication, and multi-step problem solving through a low floor high ceiling task — at two levels so every learner is challenged. This isn't a worksheet. It's a thinking task.Your students are going to plan an entire holiday meal — figuring out how much food to make, how lo
3rd - 5th
Arithmetic, Other (Math), Telling Time
CCSS
3.MD.A.1
, 4.MD.A.1
, 4.MD.A.2
 +4
Also included in:Â Differentiated Real World Math Projects | Open-Ended Problem Solving Tasks
Project Based Learning Math and STEM Activities - Design a Mini Golf Course PBL
DESIGN A MINI-GOLF COURSE DESIGN A MINI-GOLF COURSE With STEM and Math Children and adults love to play mini-golf. Now is their chance to design their own mini-golf course using math and problem-solving skills. This PBL math and STEM project allows students a hands-on experience involving math, writing, and design. Teachers, this is such a flexible project. You can scale it down for younger students or require more for older or more advanced students. It's a perfect STEM unit, too. Your stude
3rd - 5th
For All Subjects, Geometry, Other (Math)
Also included in:Â Project Based Learning Math and Economics Activities 10 PBL Units
Project Based Learning Math Activity STEM Engineering Design a Playground
Project Based Learning STEM Activity - Create a Playground for your school or community that is inclusive for all students / kids! In this project based learning resource for an All Ability Playground, students will work in teams to accomplish the tasks needed to see a project from start to finish. Along the way, they will need to creatively problem solve, plan, utilize their math skills (for money activities, area, and perimeter calculations), and their common sense, too. âś… What You'll Get âś…
3rd - 7th
Math
CCSS, NGSS
4.MD.A.3
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
Project Based Learning Math - Open and Run an Ice Cream Shop - With Digital
Everyone loves ice cream! This student-centered (real-world) project based learning math unit incorporates collaboration and differentiation by providing student choice. As your students open and run their own ice cream shop, they also learn about the history of ice cream, entrepreneurship, and economics. This OPEN AN ICE CREAM SHOP real-world math challenge requires students to use inquiry, critical thinking, and their creative minds during the high-interest cross-curricular activities [math
3rd - 5th
For All Subjects
CCSS
4.NBT.B.4
, 4.NBT.B.5
, MP4
 +1
Also included in:Â Project Based Learning Math Bundle With Writing and Research - Economics
Project Based Learning Math & ELA: Open a Coffee Shop With Technology
All of us have our favorite coffee shop. People go to coffee shops to visit with friends and grab a cup of their favorite coffee drink. Now is your chance for your students to open their very own coffee shop. They have an opportunity to create their own menu and more. Students will learn about the history of coffee, open a shop, and solve different math problems. "There are some things you need to do so your shop will be a success. It requires you to do some research as you do your planning."
3rd - 6th
English Language Arts, Math
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.10
, CCRA.W.2
 +15
Also included in:Â Project Based Learning Math and Economics Activities 10 PBL Units
FREE Open Ended Word Problem: Multi-step Project Based Learning (Grade 3-5)
*UPDATE: Problem now has metric addendum for those of you outside of the U.S.* (Big thanks to Brenda Blake!)
In Doggy Dilemma, students are finally allowed to get a dog! They can choose from three dogs and then must create a dog pen for the backyard. They will calculate the area and perimeter as well as the cost of the project.
Why work on open ended problems?
If you've been paying attention to the assessments that are following the Common Core State Standards, then you know that we need to
3rd - 5th
Applied Math, Math, Other (Math)
Pizza Shop Fraction Project Based Learning 3rd 4th Grade Gifted & Talented Math
Engage your third and fourth grade gifted and talented students with a hands-on, real-world math project when they open their own Pizza Shop. This printable project focuses on fractions and offers opportunities to explore fraction components in the context of running a pizzeria. Students will plan the restaurant layout, determine pizza portions, adjust recipes by doubling and tripling ingredients, decide on pizza toppings, and even calculate coupon discounts, all while deepening their underst
3rd - 4th
Fractions, Math
CCSS
3.NF.A.1
, 3.NF.A.3
, 3.NF.A.3a
 +19
Earthquake Unit Study Bundle | Math, Writing, STEM, PBL, Task Cards, Novel Study
Earthquake Unit Study Bundle | Cross-Curricular Math, Writing, STEM, PBL, Task Cards & Novel Study | 3rd–6th GradeCreate a powerful, engaging, and fully integrated earthquake unit study with this comprehensive bundle designed for 3rd–6th grade students. This resource combines math, writing, STEM, reading, and problem-based learning into one cohesive, high-interest unit built around real-world applications and critical thinking. Perfect for classrooms and homeschool settings, this bundle provi
3rd - 6th
Applied Math, Earth Sciences, Novel Studies
CCSS
3.MD.A.1
, 3.MD.A.2
, 3.MD.C.7
 +141
Halloween Haunted House 2nd 3rd Grade Math Project Based Learning / PBL
In this 2nd grade project-based learning activity, students step into the role of Haunted House Designers as they plan, budget, and create the ultimate spooky (or silly!) haunted attraction. This high-engagement activity blends math, creativity, and problem-solving in a way students won’t forget! 👻 What’s Included:Overview and Notes to Teacher (with differentiation tips & prep notes)Student Explanation and Checklist (clear step-by-step directions)Haunted House Brainstorm page for planning ide
2nd - 3rd
Applied Math, Money Math, Place Value
CCSS
2.NBT.A.1
, 2.NBT.A.1a
, 2.NBT.A.1b
 +7
End of Year Math Summer Project Summer Plan Vacation PBL Math Review
Make end-of-year learning exciting and meaningful with this engaging Summer Vacation Math Project Workbook! This 40-page printable math resource combines real-world problem solving, project-based learning, and fun summer themes to help students review important math skills before summer break. Students will practice budgeting, telling time, multiplication, fractions, graphing, geometry, measurement, and more through highly engaging hands-on activities. Instead of repetitive worksheets, students
2nd - 5th
Applied Math, Creative Writing
Math Project Based Learning/Summer Camp: Search and Rescue, Music, Restaurant
Ditch the Worksheets: Bring Math to Life with this 5-Day Immersive Simulation! Are you looking for a way to banish the phrase "When will I ever use this?" from your classroom? This comprehensive, 5-day math simulation bundle turns your 2nd- 5th grade students into real-world problem solvers. Designed as a high-engagement summer camp or an end-of-year "Math Week," this unit replaces rote memorization with adventure, creativity, and hands-on crafting.What’s Inside the Bundle?✅ 5 Detailed 80-M
2nd - 6th
Financial Literacy, Fractions, Graphing
Advanced Math : Problem Solving and Communications Bundle 1 Gifted 3rd
Are you looking for various resources and activities to challenge your gifted math students in problem solving and communication? Try Pan Balance algebraic thinking Monday, an open ended problem Tuesday and Wednesday, a multi-step word problem Thursday and Project Based Learning on Friday. Students will get variety, stay engaged at their level, and students on standard can push themselves to answer level 1 of the questions as well. This bundle works well in stations or centers, whole class, o
3rd - 4th
Other (Math)
CCSS
3.NBT.A.3
, 3.OA.A.1
, 3.OA.A.2
 +2
Math-Mart XP: A Logic-Based Multiplication & Division PBL w/ Boss Battles GR 3-4
Math-Mart XP: A Game-Based Multiplication & Division PBL with Meaningful Remainders & Logic-Rich Challengesđź’ˇLooking for a math enrichment resource that goes beyond worksheets and actually gets students thinking? Math-Mart XP is a 3-day, game-style problem-based learning experience where students step into the role of store owners, solve real-world math challenges, and defend their decisions using multiplication, division, and logical reasoning. Students work through player orders, inventory
3rd - 4th
Basic Operations, Mental Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
4.NBT.B.5
, 4.NBT.B.6
, 3.OA.A.1
 +9
Learn Math fun and Easy addition (+)
This lesson teaches children about addition in a simple and fun way. Children are given the opportunity to think and make decisions based on the problems presented, as demonstrated in the examples provided. Hopefully, children will be able to add in a fun way.
3rd - 8th
Basic Operations, Numbers, Visual Arts
The Great Autumn Festival PBL | Fall Math Project-Based Learning | 3rd–5th Grade
Bring Fall Math to Life with The Great Autumn Festival! Turn your classroom into a real-world learning experience with this low-prep, high-engagement Project-Based Learning unit perfect for gifted or advanced 3rd–5th graders. Students become festival planners who design, price, and run mock booths in a simulated “Autumn Festival,” applying addition, subtraction, and problem-solving to manage budgets, attendance, and profits — all while discovering mathematical patterns and cause-and-effect relat
3rd - 5th
Applied Math, Basic Operations, Other (Math)
Problem Based Learning Compose 2D Shapes
Problem Based Learning requires real-world, standards based inquiry that fosters collaborative learning teams and integration.
Here is a PBL task for composing 2D shapes to create composite shapes.
Students use 6 trapezoids to compose enough seating for a Birthday Party that has 18 guests. A floor plan is provided in which learning teams must find various ways to compose the 6 trapezoid tables to allow enough room for food, gifts, cake, and a dance or game area.
1st - 3rd
Geometry, Math
CCSS
1.G.A.2
Toy Store Math Enrichment Project Based Learning for 3rd & 4th Gifted & Talented
Engage your gifted and talented students in real-world mathematics when they Start a Toy Store. This printable project addresses perimeter, area, decimals, arrays, addition, subtraction, and multiplication —all wrapped up in the enticing guise of a toy store. It is perfect as an end-of-unit review or an extension assignment for high achievers and early finishers. Reinforce key math concepts in a practical and enjoyable manner.Encourage critical thinking and problem-solving skills.Foster creativi
3rd - 4th
Decimals, Math
CCSS
3.MD.C.5a
, 3.MD.C.5b
, 3.MD.C.6
 +20
Adopt A Pet, Math Project Based Learning
Adopt A Pet Project Overview: Get ready for an exciting real-life project-based learning experience with "Adopt a Pet." In this project, elementary school students will have the opportunity to explore pet adoption, manage a budget, design a habitat, and analyze class adoption choices through creative activities. Project Steps:Choose Your Pet:Select a pet from the provided list. Read about the specific requirements and needs of your chosen pet. Budget Management:Imagine you have a budget to shop
1st - 3rd
Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
3.MD.B.3
, 3.MD.C.5a
, 3.MD.C.6
 +11
Montessori Math: Guided Notebooking Pages | Vocab, Writing, Diagrams
Perfect for Montessori, Homeschool Portfolios, Co-Op, and more; these Guided Notebooking Pages for Math use integrated language skills to help students take meaningful notes after presentations and lessons. These notes can be used with any curriculum or lesson plans. Use the set of four notebook pages over the course of a week or the duration of a specific topic of studyPage 1: Record key terms and definitions in the left column. Use the right column for drawing models and example equationsPage
2nd - 6th
Arithmetic, Fractions, Writing
Also included in:Â Montessori Homeschool: Guided Notebooking BUNDLE | Yearlong, Any Curriculum
Project Based Learning Math Activity | Money Worksheets | DIY Store Theme
Bring project-based learning to life with this engaging and interactive Math DIY Store project! Ideal for third grade, this Math DIY Store project will get your students using their problem-solving and math skills to plan, design, and create their own stores! With a budget that students need to stick to and worksheets to practice addition and subtraction, this project is the perfect way to get kids excited about learning math. Plus, with the included no-prep templates, it’s easy to print in colo
2nd - 4th
Math, Math Test Prep
CCSS
3.MD.C.5
, 3.MD.C.5a
, 3.MD.C.6
 +4
Also included in:Â Math Project Based Learning BUNDLE | Area and Perimeter
3D House Activity Bundle Math Enrichment Project Based Learning for Gifted
Engage your students in real world mathematics and have fun with these educational experiences in disguise! Your students will use the materials provided to construct a three dimensional haunted house, gingerbread house, and fairy house. With square, rectangle and triangle pieces, the possibilities are unlimited! They will then maximize their budgets to create the best houses. After completion, students will calculate the angles of the roof, volume of the house, and the total surface area. They
3rd - 6th
Geometry, Math
CCSS
3.MD.A.1
, 3.MD.C.6
, 3.MD.C.7
 +19
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