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Math Project-Create Own Dream Home-Blueprints and Floor Plan (perimeter & area)
Create blueprints and/or floor plans for your own dream home!!
Your little architects will love dreaming big with this project. Using their imaginations and graph paper, they will create their own blueprints.They will be learning area, measurement and perfecting those problem solving and critical thinking skills. The bonus is they won't even know it because they will be having fun.
This project is very "real life" oriented.
For the younger grades this would be better for the GT students. Or
3rd - 9th
Math
CCSS
3.MD.B.4
, 3.MD.C.5a
, 3.MD.C.6
+4
Carnival Game Economics PBL Project-Based Learning GATE
Smaller tasks add up to big, big learning with this gold medal standard project-based learning activity! What a sneaky cool way to learn math, economics, and functional design! (Insert evil teacher laugh.) It’s a hands-on approach to Common Core Standards.
In Carnival Game Economics, students design a carnival skill game and gather data as junior market researchers during the test phase. They’ll use this data to help make decisions. After making calculations for probability, students will
4th - 7th
Economics , Math
CCSS
4.MD.A.2
, 5.MD.B.2
, 4.OA.A.2
+10
Also included in: Gifted and Talented SURVIVAL KIT Bundle -- 235 pages, big discount!
Project Based Learning Nearpod—Budgeting for Elementary/ Middle School Students
This Project Based Learning Nearpod lesson transforms budgeting from a worksheet into a real life challenge students actually care about. Instead of passively listening, students step into the role of decision makers as they build a personal budget based on a realistic income scenario. Through interactive Nearpod activities, students categorize expenses, weigh needs versus wants, and make meaningful trade offs when money runs tight. Every choice has consequences, pushing students to think critic
4th - 8th
Decimals, Financial Literacy, Money Math
Desktop Zip Lines -- GATE STEM for Upper Elementary
Students not only study physical science, they design with it, build with it, they write about it, calculate with it, and they live it.
It’s the engineering process in miniature as our engineering teams design and then build desktop ziplines from scratch. Students will draft plans, build zipline towers, choose the best zippy materials, and assemble their ziplines. Hey, it’s incredible fun . . . but it’s not just fun and games here! Students will use their ziplines to collaborate on a physica
3rd - 7th
Engineering, Geometry
Also included in: SIMULATIONS Real-World Projects GATE Bundle Gifted
T-Shirt Entrepreneurs PROJECT BASED LEARNING Math Economics GATE 4-8th
Your students will be excited for this “gold medal standard” project-based math, design, and economics activity. It’s appropriate and adaptable for 4th – 8th grade. It has been a staple for my 4th grade gifted and talented math group since 2013. You won’t be the sage on the stage. Students will problem-solve their way through the project working in collaborative teams, and the teacher will guide, be a resource, spur discussion, play devil’s advocate, and provide mini lessons when necessary. I
4th - 8th
Applied Math, Economics
Also included in: STEAM Class BUNDLE - Math Focus Hours of Hands-on Projects GATE Gifted
Halloween Math Bundle | 10 Spooky Problem-Solving Projects for K-12 | TEKS
📚 Product Description Make math unforgettable this October with the Halloween Math Lessons Bundle! 🎃🕷️ This set includes 10 TEKS-aligned lessons that blend rigorous math practice with spooky Halloween fun. From probability with candy corn to haunted algebra, each activity is fully built-out with step-by-step teacher guides, graphic organizers, examples, and rubrics. Students strengthen core math skills while solving chilling puzzles, exploring haunted word problems, and escaping creepy sc
K - 12th
Algebra, Numbers, Other (Math)
Dream Vacation Project | GATE, Enrichment, Extension | Budgeting & Research
Looking for a meaningful enrichment or GATE project that builds real-world skills while keeping students highly engaged? This editable Dream Vacation Project challenges students to plan the trip of a lifetime—while staying within a budget! Students will research every aspect of their vacation, from destination and travel dates to transportation, lodging, daily activities, and costs. Using the guided planning pages provided, students will organize their research and then create a Google Slides o
3rd - 6th
Basic Operations, Financial Literacy, For All Subjects
Bridges TPSP Project for Gifted Learners
TPSP Bridges Research & Design Project | TEKS-Aligned STEM Inquiry UnitLooking for a hands-on, engaging STEM research project aligned with the Texas Performance Standards Project (TPSP)? This Bridges Research & Design Unit integrates science, engineering, math, and technology to challenge students in grades 4-5 to research, design, build, and test their own model bridges! What’s Included?✅ TEKS-Aligned Research Plan – Covers science, math, engineering, and ELA standards ✅ Student Workbook
2nd - 6th
Math, Science
Area of Complex Figures + Ratios - Real World Multi-Step and Projects GATE
I love to teach geometry because students must combine logic, visual perception, and math to solve problems. Why not add art and history into the mix as well?
Here is a challenging unit to reinforce basic understanding of calculating the area of complex figures. It will challenge the brightest students in your classroom!
We use vintage hotel and restaurant signs to solve problems about calculating the area of complex figures.
We begin with the basics and then ramp the level of challenge u
4th - 7th
Geometry, Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
6.G.A.1
, 6.G.A.4
, 6.RP.A.3
+2
Also included in: STEAM Class BUNDLE - Math Focus Hours of Hands-on Projects GATE Gifted
Popcorn Project: Volume
Great Gifted and Talented extension project!
Students use their knowledge of finding volume to create 4 sizes of popcorn bags for a movie theatre. By using construction paper to physically make the bags, students gain a deeper understanding of the concept of volume. Use as a partner activity or an individual project.
4th - 6th
Math, Measurement, Other (Math)
Counting on Frank Problem Solving Project
This is a culminating project on problem solving strategies.
4th - 6th
Math, Other (Math)
Candy Bar Project - Measurement, Ratio, Figurative Language, Writing
This is a fun hands-on math projects that integrates Language Arts figurative language and writing. Students measure a candy bar (miniature bars are more manageable)using centimeters. Reinforces ratio skills. Teachers may have all students use the same ratio, or have kids randomly draw numbers. After completion, students write a commercial and present it to the class. Meets common core math standards for Grade 5: Numbers & Operations and Grade 6: Ratios & Proportional Relationships. Meets commo
3rd - 7th
Math, Measurement, Writing
Halloween | Math | Pumpkin Weigh-In Measurement Project | TEKS
🎃 Halloween | Math | Pumpkin Weigh-In Measurement ProjectStudents measure, compare, and convert pumpkin weights while solving real-world word problems. ✅ Includes: TEKS alignment for measurement & unit conversionsLearning Intention & Success CriteriaWeigh-in tables, worksheets, and conversion chartsYouTube pumpkin weighing + contest videos✨ Classroom Use: Great for applied math projects. 🎃 Student Benefits: Builds measurement fluency, proportional reasoning, and accuracy.
K - 12th
Algebra, Numbers, Other (Math)
4th Grade Common Core Angry Birds Place Value Project
Covers 4NBT1, 2, 3. This is a project to reinforce and extend the place value standards of the common core using the concept of the video game, Angry Birds. Students can work in teams, partners or individually.
4th
Math, Other (Math), Place Value
CCSS
4.NBT.A.1
, 4.NBT.A.2
, 4.NBT.A.3
+1
Dividing Fractions Real-World Math Project
Looking for a meaningful, real-world way to teach dividing fractions? This engaging, hands-on math project turns your students into potluck party planners! They’ll explore how to divide fractions in the context of preparing and serving food for a community meal. What's Included: Student-friendly worksheet with clear instructions A realistic math chart to organize food items, amounts, serving sizes, and equations Word problems and real-life applications of dividing whole numbers by unit fract
4th - 7th
Applied Math, Fractions
Stock Market Project
This project is intended to be used for students to apply their skills of multiplying decimals by whole numbers, adding/subtracting decimals, and analyzing graphs/data to the real-world. To track the stock market, students can go online and type in the company's name in Google. The price of the stock should pop up.
4th - 7th
Decimals, Economics , Other (Math)
CCSS
5.NBT.B.7
, 5.OA.B.3
, 6.NS.B.2
+4
Common Core Math Project: African vs. North American Animals Comparison
Common Core Math real world application problem. In this project, your students have just gotten a great summer job as an Intern at the Columbus Zoo. Their first assignment is to help the research department put together a series of graphs to compare data about North American and African animals. This project provides all of the data and instructions for students to meet the Common Core standards under Representing and Interpreting Data related to graphing. It also integrates the ELA concep
2nd - 4th
General Science, Graphing, Numbers
Graphing Project
This project is an assessment of data graphing and analysis skills, such as matching different types of data to different types of graphs and finding range, mean, median, and mode.
4th - 6th
Graphing, Math
GATE/Gifted Education Project - Dream Vacation
This project addresses several math and ELA/Reading common core standards while allowing students an opportunity for enrichment and choice. Students will choose three locations that they would consider for their "dream" vacation in Georgia (please feel free to adapt to your state), then collect, record and calculate data to determine which location they will choose for their final vacation choice. They must also complete a writing component to explain, reflect and justify their choices. Inclu
4th - 5th
Other (Math), Writing
CCSS
4.NBT.A.2
, 4.NBT.A.3
, 4.NBT.B.4
+6
Volume Extension Project (Set of 2)
Need a challenge for students who already understand the basics of volume. Use these 2 volume projects to help extend your student's learning! Students will be asked to problem-solve real life situations as they apply what they know about volume in new "out of the box" ways of thinking.
4th - 6th
Applied Math, Measurement, Other (Math)
CCSS
5.MD.C.4
, 5.MD.C.5
, 5.MD.C.5a
+2
Area and Volume Project
Goal: To find the square footage of your dream home. Then, to find the volume of your dream home. Finally, to build a to-scale model of your home.
We discussed the volume by deciding how high the walls will be. Feel free to adjust to your needs. We are building our models out of foam board and cardboard.
4th - 7th
Geometry, Math, Other (Math)
3-Dimensional Shapes Project
This is a great 3-dimensional math robot project for your students to work on at home. It comes with a project description letter that both the student and parent have to sign off on, rubric, sample test, and real test.
2nd - 4th
Geometry, Math
Third Grade Module 1 Mid Module Project- Create a Holiday Array Table
This project is great for a mid module assessment to see how your students are doing with creating arrays. You will need card stock paper to have your students create and have fun while doing it!
2nd - 4th
Basic Operations, Math Test Prep
Construction Project for early Elementary. STEM activity
I used toothpicks and gumdrops for this Math / Enrichment activity. This graphic organizer combines planning, math, and engineering skills
1st - 4th
Applied Math, Measurement
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