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Video Game Design Geometry PBL | 3rd-4th Grade Geometry Project | Quadrilaterals
Bring geometry to life with this engaging Video Game Design Geometry Mini-PBL for 3rd-4th grade. In this design-based performance task, students become video game level designers who must apply geometry rules to create a fair, fun, and challenging 2D game level. Rather than completing isolated worksheets, students plan, build, test, and justify their design decisions using precise mathematical language. This project emphasizes reasoning, justification, and multiple valid solutions—making it idea
2nd - 5th
Applied Math, Geometry, Writing-Expository
CCSS
3.G.A.1
, 4.G.A.1
, 4.G.A.3
Absolute Value Worksheets: Real-Life Problem Solving Absolute Value 5th 6th 7th
Here's a ready-to-go handout and 2-page worksheet that shows students eight real-life math word problems that use absolute value. From measuring temperatures, to doing DIY projects, to playing golf, we actually use absolute value quite regularly! This is a great absolute value or integer activity to add to your Number System math unit in 5th, 6th, or 7th grade. Students have to interpret different scenarios and learn when to use an integer (i.e. net worth) and when to use absolute value (
5th - 7th
Applied Math, Mental Math, Numbers
CCSS
6.NS.C.6
, 6.NS.C.7
, 6.NS.C.7c
3rd Grade Fractions Project | Gifted Math Enrichment
Looking for meaningful 3rd grade fractions enrichment for students who finish early or need a deeper challenge? This Fraction Fair Design Challenge is a standards-aligned math project that pushes gifted and high-achieving students beyond worksheets into conceptual understanding, reasoning, and mathematical justification. Students become Fraction Engineers and design interactive math exhibits that teach: • Unit fractions as parts of a whole, sets, and number lines • Fractions as repeated unit fra
3rd - 5th
Applied Math, Fractions, Other (Math)
CCSS
3.NF.A.1
, 3.NF.A.2
, 3.NF.A.3
Middle School Math Financial Literacy | Real World Project | Summer School
Are you looking to make teaching personal financial literacy exciting? This Real World Math budgeting project is perfect for Middle School students and for an end of Year Project. It will have them looking at budgeting and finance skills as they plan their ' future life'. Student have so much fun during this project and get a real insight into the cost of living. Are you looking for a financial literacy project that will engage your students?This unit of work has been designed to allow middl
5th - 9th
Applied Math, Math
CCSS
5.NBT.B.5
, 6.NS.B.2
, 6.NS.B.3
+4
Also included in: Financial Literacy Project Bundle Grades 5 to 9 | Economics and Business
5th Grade Math Project | Math Around the World | 5th Grade Decimals & Fractions
5th Grade Math Project! Project based learning! Differentiated math enrichment project! Learn about geography and countries around the world while solving math problems aligned to the standards! Great for distance learning! Digital version included compatible with Google Drive!Math Around the World is a great way to keep your students engaged as they practice and apply their fifth-grade math skills and strategies! This project is a great end-of-the-year cumulative project! It also works well as
5th - 6th
Applied Math, Math
CCSS
5.MD.A.1
, 5.NBT.A.1
, 5.NBT.A.2
+17
Geometry Tessellations All Around Us: Math Inquiry Project
Geometry is all around us. Tessellations are the art of maths. Make maths interactive and hands on. This 3 day math workshop includes trans disciplinary skills of observations, inferring and critical thinking, where the children have to identify polygons and create their own tessellations. This IB PYP aligned geometry presentation includes a slide show that demonstrates how patterns repeat and occur in nature. Take a walk outside and allow the children to explore and inquire for themselves! Th
3rd - 5th
Applied Math, Geometry, Math
Also included in: Geometry & Measurement Bundle | Grades 4–5 | Inquiry-Based Math Projects
Vacation Math: Middle School Trip Budget Project Problem Solving 5th 6th 7th 8th
This vacation math project will get students in 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade excited about using math, budgeting skills, and financial literacy in everyday life: when planning a trip to another city! How to Use:Students will plan a personal vacation including a flight, hotel, transportation, food, attractions, shopping and insurance. I have included two simple budget spreadsheets for students to use a working budget that they can erase and play around with as they plan a final budget for when
5th - 8th
Applied Math, Family Consumer Sciences, Financial Literacy
CCSS
5.NBT.B.7
, 6.NS.C.5
, 6.NS.C.6c
+4
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)
Real World Math Student Fair | Business Plan Budgeting Project | Financial Math
This Real World Math project teaches middle school students financial literacy skills and budgeting through learning how to set up and run their own business. Students set up a booth or stall to make and sell at a school fair or fete. This pack carefully guides teaches to help the class pick good products and encourages team building and critical thinking. Are you looking for a fun way to teach your students about about financial literacy and real world math? Have your class run a 'Fun Day' s
4th - 8th
Applied Math, Business, Math
Also included in: Financial Literacy Project Bundle Grades 5 to 9 | Economics and Business
Popcorn Party Math Inquiry Project: Fractions, Measurement & Data Analysis
Engage your students in a fun, hands-on, inquiry-based math project with a popcorn party & movie twist!This resource is perfect for Grades 3–6 and combines fractions, measurement, and data analysis in a real-world, collaborative inquiry-based project. Students will work together to plan and execute a classroom popcorn party while applying math concepts in meaningful ways. UK & USA spelling. Key Features: Hands-On & Inquiry-Based: Students actively explore math concepts through a project that
3rd - 6th
Applied Math, Math, Measurement
May the 4th Activities STEM Star Wars Day Design a Planet Solar System Project
Launch your students into an unforgettable learning adventure with the Design a Planet and Your Own Solar System Project-Based Learning Activity! This differentiated resource takes students to new depths of understanding through a fun, creative process that blends the Planner Design Process with Depth and Complexity thinking tools. Students will move through a complete learning journey with activities designed to spark critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration: ASK: R
5th - 8th
Applied Math, Astronomy, ELA Test Prep
CCSS
RI.5.1
, RI.6.1
, RI.7.1
+3
Back to School PBL | Lunchbox Math & Classroom Community Project
Kick off the year with engaging Back to School Project-Based Learning! This creative Lunchbox Math project helps build classroom community while challenging students with real-world problem solving. Perfect for upper elementary and middle school to start the year with teamwork, critical thinking, and fun. Students will use reading comprehension, creative thinking, and math skills to design a new lunchbox prototype. Perfect for back-to-school season or for building classroom cohesion at the
4th - 6th
Applied Math, Close Reading, Informational Text
CCSS
RI.4.1
, RI.4.10
, RI.5.1
+3
IB PYP Math Inquiry Project: Fractions, Ratios & Data Analysis Grades 3-5
Help the chickens escape a life of drudgery with this week long project-based learning math inquiry focusing on the IB PYP concepts within Sharing the Planet - responsibility, animal rights, connection etc. Engage your students in a hands-on, inquiry-based math project with a chicken coop theme! Designed for Grades 3–5, this resource integrates fractions, ratios, and data analysis as students plan and design a chicken farm. Through collaborative learning and critical thinking, students will ap
3rd - 5th
Applied Math, Fractions, Measurement
Community Problem-Solving Project Toolkit (Printable + Digital Templates + App)
Help students practice real-world problem-solving with a structured, kid-friendly project flow they can use in any subject. This toolkit guides learners through a simple process: Notice a community or classroom problem Ask questions and gather information Discuss respectfully using sentence starters Plan a solution with clear steps and roles Reflect on what worked and what to improve Perfect for building literacy, collaboration, SEL, and critical thinking without requiring a full PBL train
K - 12th
Applied Math, Civics, Reading Strategies
Using number lines — Multi-Step Word Problems (Grades 3–8)
🧮 Build confidence using proven strategies to tackle multi-step word problems. 📌 **Topics Included:** • Acting out the problem • Analyzing graphs in word problems • Analyzing tables in word problems • Breaking problems into parts • Checking reasonableness • Choosing what to do with remainders • Converting units in problems • Determining the operation • Drawing a diagram • Estimating before solving • Guess and check method • Highlighting important information • Identifying extra steps in multi
3rd - 8th
Applied Math, Arithmetic, Math Test Prep
Geometry & Measurement Bundle | Grades 4–5 | Inquiry-Based Math Projects
Make geometry and measurement exciting for your IB PYP & inquiry based math classroom! Engage Grades 4–5 with inquiry-based geometry & measurement activities that build problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaboration. This 7-resource bundle saves you over 30% and includes 100+ printable pages of interactive games, task cards, and hands-on projects. Perfect for IB PYP classrooms. Designed with Grades 4 & 5 in mind (fully aligned to CCSS Math Grade 5) and easily adaptable for Grades 4
4th - 6th
Applied Math, Geometry, Math
CCSS
5.G.A.1
, 5.G.A.2
, 5.G.B.3
+1
Math Project | Create Global Christmas Village - Multi-Step Word Problems
Word problems, multi-step problem-solving, collaboration, assessment, research and thinking skills! It is all covered within this high-engagement, inquiry-based learning activity that gets the kids involved in applying their maths skills as they learn about different Christmas traditions around the world. It is super easy to implement and perfect for a multi-day maths project. The children choose their own problems to solve and they earn a Christmas character from around the world with correct a
3rd - 5th
Applied Math, Arithmetic, Math
STEM Math Inquiry Project: Fractions, Measurement & Data Analysis
Engage your students in a hands-on, project-based learning STEM inquiry with a human body & skeleton theme through the IB PYP concepts of systems, structure, function, connection and measure . Designed for Grades 3–5, this resource integrates fractions, measurement, and data analysis as students explore the human skeletal system. Through collaborative learning and critical thinking, students will apply mathematical concepts to real-world scenarios, enhancing their understanding and problem-solvi
3rd - 5th
Applied Math, Measurement
Gingerbread House STEM Christmas Math Activities Real World Math Projects PBL
This real world Christmas math project with the theme Build a mini Gingerbread House or Cookie, has students learning about money and budgeting in a fun PBL. This is great for assessment or group projects. A PERFECT END OF YEAR CLASS PBL - have students build and decorate their own gingerbread house or cookie. ** If getting the students to use the candy you will need to purchase items for this activity ** - You may wish to get the students to bake the gingerbread themselves or use cookies/ G
3rd - 6th
Applied Math, Math, Measurement
CCSS
MP1
, MP4
, MP5
+1
Also included in: Christmas Math and PBL STEM Holiday Bundle 5th 6th 7th Grade
On Stage! Holiday Concert Planning Project Based Learning (Grades 3-5)
By some miracle, the student solving this problem has become the music program director! They are charged with planning the entire holiday program for the classroom. They will need to determine the number of tickets needed, what food and drink to serve, how to set up the risers, tables and chairs, and design the invitations and programs.
There are 6 in-depth problems within this gigantic problem (each step is it's own problem) walking the student through what they need to do.
The problems inte
3rd - 5th
Applied Math, Other (Math), Writing
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
Winter Enrichment Activities - Gifted & Talented Reading, Math & STEM Projects
Are you looking for some engaging winter activities for your third, fourth, and fifth grade gifted and talented students? These ready-to-use resources are perfect to add some fun after winter break. Winter Math Logic Puzzles will engage your students in math critical thinking. They will use their knowledge of multiplication and division to solve for symbols. This activity requires algebraic thinking. Run an Ice Rink is a printable project that addresses perimeter, area, decimals, addition, subtr
3rd - 5th
Applied Math, Engineering, Informational Text
CCSS, NGSS
4.MD.A.3
, 4.NBT.A.3
, 4.NBT.B.4
+40
SIMULATIONS Real-World Projects GATE Bundle Gifted
Many of my most popular resources! These products all feature highly participatory activities, real-world simulations, and application of critical thinking. See individual products for larger previews.
3rd - 6th
Applied Math, Engineering
Fraction and Decimal Real World Math Project
If you are in need of an extension activity, early finisher project, or whole class challenge for your 5th grade students, then this project is for you. This real world math project was designed to help students apply their math knowledge. In this project, students estimate what their home remodel will cost them. They then make decisions based on their budget and personal style to fix up their house. Some parts of the remodel are mandatory, while other enhancements are optional. This gives
5th - 6th
Applied Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
5.NBT.B.5
, 5.NBT.B.7
, 6.NS.B.3
+3
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