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Thanksgiving STEM - Design and Build a Macy's Parade Balloon Float
Included in this pack: - Detailed teacher directions - Teacher materials list - Link to YouTube video to show students the balloons in person/plans for this year's parade - Language Arts Extension: Nonfiction article and accompanying RACE questions - Math connection - Measurement requirements to the nearest inch of finished product - Ready to go STEM packet that takes students through the engineering process - Just print and copy! :) I hope you and your students enjoy this challenge!
2nd - 6th
Informational Text, Measurement
Build a Parade Float - Middle & High School Project Based Learning Unit
Ignite creativity and critical thinking in your classroom with this engaging Parade Float Design Project-Based Learning (PBL) resource, perfect for grades 5-8. In this hands-on project, students will design their very own parade float while developing real-life skills such as budgeting, design, scaling, and public speaking. What's Included:Budgeting Worksheet: Students will work with a $500 fictional budget to plan and select materials for their float.Scale Drawing Guide & Template: Help stud
5th - 8th
Applied Math, Economics , English Language Arts
Design a Parade Float | Thanksgiving Geometry Activity with Area and Perimeter
This Design a Thanksgiving Parade Float geometry activity is a fun and engaging way to combine creativity with meaningful math review during Thanksgiving! Students will create their own parade float by following geometry-based criteria focused on area and perimeter—and they'll measure with a ruler to bring their designs to life. Perfect for upper elementary and middle school, this no-prep, printable project helps students apply key math skills in a hands-on, seasonal way. It’s ideal for 5th, 6t
5th - 7th
Geometry
CCSS
6.G.A.1
, 7.G.B.6
Thanksgiving Day Parade Math Enrichment Project Gifted & Talented Float Activity
Engage your gifted and talented students in real-world math before Thanksgiving with a hands-on learning adventure in disguise! Using the provided materials, students will design and construct a three-dimensional Thanksgiving Day parade float. With a set budget, they’ll work to create the most impressive, well-decorated float possible while making strategic decisions along the way. Once their floats are complete, students will calculate the volume and total surface area or area and perimeter of
3rd - 6th
Geometry, Math
CCSS
3.MD.C.5a
, 3.MD.C.5b
, 3.MD.C.7
+14
Thanksgiving Parade STEAM Challenge – Design Your Own Float! (Grades 2–5)
Make your Thanksgiving lessons unforgettable with this creative STEAM design challenge!In this activity, students become parade engineers and artists as they design their own Thanksgiving parade float that represents gratitude, kindness, or community.This resource integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math with creative writing and reflection — all in a fun, no-prep printable format. Students can complete everything on paper only or extend the project into a classroom displa
2nd - 6th
Creative Writing, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
4th of July Math Activity 3rd 4th 5th Grade Patriotic Parade Float Craft Project
Engage your students in real-world math this Independence Day with a hands-on learning adventure in disguise! Using the provided materials, students will design and construct a three-dimensional 4th of July parade float. With a set budget, they’ll work to create the most impressive, well-decorated float possible while making strategic decisions along the way. Once their floats are complete, students will calculate the volume and total surface area of their creations. They’ll be having so much fu
3rd - 5th
Geometry, Math
CCSS
3.MD.C.5a
, 3.MD.C.5b
, 3.MD.C.7
+14
Thanksgiving Coordinate Plane Project | Parade Float Design 4-Quadrant Graphing
Make coordinate graphing fun and engaging with this festive Thanksgiving Parade Float Design Project! Students will plot points in all four quadrants to create their own parade float on the coordinate plane, then customize it using a design checklist and follow-up questions to explain their choices. This no-prep printable is perfect for upper elementary and middle school math classrooms—great for Thanksgiving, fall centers, early finishers, or project-based learning during your coordinate plane
5th - 7th
Graphing
CCSS
6.NS.C.6
, 6.NS.C.6b
Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt Word Problem Decimal Activities Balloon Float Parade
Decimal division word problems are more exciting and motivating with this digital math scavenger hunt activity! With a Thanksgiving Day parade theme, your 5th graders will solve division with decimals problems while they search for hidden links and solve the secret message. This NO Prep, easy to use activity is both digital and print. It’s self-checking which means NO grading for you! ➡️ Click the PREVIEW above to take a closer look! Math skills practiced include:✅ Division with decimals
5th
Arithmetic, Decimals
CCSS
5.NBT.B.7
Thanksgiving Parade November Escape Room Team Building Activity Puzzle Challenge
Do something different for Thanksgiving this year! Host a fun and humorous Thanksgiving parade escape room party game. Print and go. Great for basic math and reading ela skills review, team building and solo play too. Critical thinking skills are definitely a focus with this activity. Mission: Solve 9 puzzles to get a secret code to outwit the rival team that hid your Turkey float. Click on the 2 PREVIEWS above for a closer look at everything included!This Thanksgiving Day escape room game inclu
2nd - 5th
Basic Operations, Reading
Thanksgiving | Math | Parade Balloon Geometry | K-12
Title Thanksgiving | Math | Parade Balloon Geometry | K-12Product Description💡 Overview: Students use 2D and 3D geometry to model parade balloons, connecting surface area, volume, and shape classification to a beloved Thanksgiving tradition. ✍️ Overview & Purpose (from lesson): Students calculate volume and surface area of balloon models. Purpose: connect geometry formulas to real-world applications like engineering parade balloons. How It Can Be Used:🎈 Calculate dimensions for 3D ball
K - 12th, Higher Education
Algebra, Geometry, Other (Math)
Also included in: Thanksgiving | Math | Complete Lesson Bundle (10 Units) | K-12
Math Thanksgiving Day Parade Scoot - Around the Room Task Cards
This is a PowerPoint that can be used as an around the room scoot or a digital task card activity. This presentation is fully editable after download and comes with a blank answer sheet. These questions are aligned with the knowledge of a 6th grade math standards. This assignment works great as a review or practice before thanksgiving break. The students will solve the questions that are on the float slides and write their answer in that designated spot on the answer sheet. These questions addr
5th - 8th
Math
CCSS
6.NS.A.1
, 6.NS.B.2
, 6.NS.B.3
+4
New Year's Eve Parade: Short Story Math Word Problem about Fractions - Draw It!
Read a short story about Emma and Oliver creating a float for New Year's. Solve the word problem and draw a picture that represents the equation.
3rd - 6th
Fractions, Other (Math)
Thanksgiving Float Design Proposal Project
🍁 Thanksgiving Parade Float Proposal Project 🍁 Bring creativity, critical thinking, and holiday fun into your classroom with this engaging Thanksgiving-themed project! Students will design and pitch their own parade float, combining writing, planning, and artistic expression in one exciting activity. This resource guides students through the process of creating a detailed float proposal, encouraging them to think like designers and present their ideas clearly and persuasively. ✨ What’s Inc
3rd - 7th
English Language Arts, Math
French Math Problem Solving | Easter | Fractions, Measurements | Grades 4–6
Your students are in charge of organizing the Easter Bunny's grand parade from start to finish! This multi-step French math problem-solving task challenges students to divide costumed participants into groups, plan float formations under specific constraints, calculate the parade route duration, and organize surprise baskets for spectators. This resource is 100% in French and targets French Immersion and FSL classrooms in Grades 4–6. What's included:1 in-depth math situation-problem set in an
4th - 6th
Math
Macy's Day Parade STEAM Activity | Middle School STEAM | Elementary STEAM
A perfect STEAM activity to use the materials you have on hand! Macy's Day Parade Mini Float STEAM Activity is a fun and engaging activity for students in grades 4-8. Begin this activity with the 100% TEXT EDITABLE Google Slides presentation (works perfectly in PowerPoint too) so you can customize STEAM materials (because not every teacher has the same materials), video about the Macy's Day Parade, and the STEAM activity and materials list. Students will create and design a Macy's Day Parade Min
4th - 8th
Engineering, Geometry, Math
CCSS, NGSS
MP4
, MS-ETS1-4
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+1
Grade 4 Thanksgiving Math Geometry Measure Fraction Factor Operation Budget Data
Give your students the job of parade engineers! In this 10-page, black-and-white worksheet pack, Grade 4 learners redesign a Thanksgiving parade by planning routes, sizing floats, estimating balloon volumes, scheduling timings, budgeting materials, and analyzing crowd data. Each letter-size page features 10 questions and one simple line-art illustration prompt—perfect for centers, fast finishers, or a festive week of real-world math. Skills span geometry, measurement, operations, and data interp
4th - 7th
Fractions, Geometry, Measurement
CCSS
4.MD.A.1
, 4.MD.A.2
, 4.MD.A.3
+17
Balloons Over Broadway & Turkey Trot: STEM Coding Adventures
Bring the magic of parades and the excitement of a Turkey Trot into your classroom! This STEM activity pack includes: Bee-Bot: Balloons Over Broadway – Students code their robots to navigate a parade route, interact with balloon handlers, floats, and landmarks while practicing sequencing, problem-solving, and storytelling skills. Ozobot: Turkey Race – Students trace a turkey-shaped path or guide their Ozobot through a Great Turkey Race inspired by the trade book, using speed, pause, and turbo c
K - 5th
Arithmetic, Instructional Technology, Robotics
Also included in: Balloons Over Broadway Coding Bundle
STEM Challenges | November/Thanksgiving STEM Activities
Are you looking to engage your learners in some STEM/STEAM challenges? These Thanksgiving themed STEM challenges are perfect for group challenges or stations/centers. Four STEAM Challenges are included:Hide the TurkeyParade FloatDesign a Float Art ChallengeFeast TableEach Challenge comes withFour templatesBlack/white copiesColor copiesEditable text for full customizationAlso included:Book suggestionsReflection questions Click HERE to follow my store and get notified about new products, sales a
K - 8th
Engineering, Math, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Viva STAAR Fiesta Vocabulary Floats
Viva Fiesta...Viva Vocabulary! Help your students get ready for STAAR and fiesta by having a "STAAR Fiesta Vocabulary" parade with important vocabulary words. Give students important STAAR vocabulary words and have them create a mini parade float on a shoe box. Students will have a "parade" of words to review before STAAR.
3rd - 7th
Math, Reading, Science
Mardi Gras Math Centers
Included in this file are THREE Mardi Gras themed activities that you can use as center activities in your math classroom.
Activity 1: Fractions Mardi Gras Float creation. Students will answer a set of 10 questions to draw a float for the Mardi Gras parade. Each fraction question is based off of a total of 12 krewe members. It is perfect to get your students thinking about numbers in different ways.
Activity 2: Integers Board Game. Students choose a card that represents a positive or neg
4th - 7th
Fractions, Mental Math
Indianapolis 500 Race Day Activity Packet
Start your engines! This packet combines math, social studies, research, and art in an engaging race day activity packet. This packet includes: Driver Safety Compare/ContrastRace Day TimelineInnovation DebateRacing FlagsQualification ActivityMini Marathon Info500 Festival Parade Float Project
4th - 6th
Other (Arts), Other (ELA), Other (Math)
Balloons Over Broadway Coding Bundle
Parade & Turkey Coding Adventure Pack 🎈🦃 Bring hands-on STEM, coding, and storytelling into your classroom with this fun and engaging bundle! This pack includes: 1️⃣ Bee-Bot: Balloons Over Broadway Coding Mat Guide your robots through a festive Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, navigating iconic floats, balloon handlers, and famous NYC landmarks. Students practice sequencing, algorithmic thinking, problem-solving, and story retelling as they lead their Bee-Bots through the parade route. 2️⃣ O
K - 5th
Arithmetic, Instructional Technology, Robotics
St. Patrick's Day | Math Puzzle | Multiplication and Division | Whodunnit?!
If your students love a good puzzle that engages their attention while reviewing various math skills, this "Whodunnit?!" problem is perfect for your class - virtually or in person! None of my Whodunnit puzzles involve a violent crime. In this mystery: Today is the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade! Patrick the Leprechaun is supposed to be riding on the biggest float and rumor has it; he is bringing GOLD to share with the townspeople! Your class is very excited! You have volunteered to help with t
4th - 7th
Basic Operations, Math, Other (Math)
Also included in: Whodunnit?! Print & Virtual Math Mystery Puzzles BUNDLE!
Mardi Gras Parade Planning: Honoring Black History Month
Mardi Gras Parade Planning: Honoring Black History through Measurement & Budgeting! Description: Get ready to celebrate Mardi Gras in a meaningful way with our engaging lesson, "Mardi Gras Parade Planning: Honoring Black History through Measurement & Budgeting!" This hands-on activity invites K-12 students to design a parade float that honors significant contributions by Black leaders throughout history, seamlessly integrating math skills in measurement and budgeting. This assignment not on
K - 12th
Math, Order of Operations
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