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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
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
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
Build a Rolling Robot : STEM + Math Integration Lesson & Student Worksheet
Looking for a hands-on STEM activity that gets your students building, measuring, and thinking critically? This Rolling Robot project is the perfect blend of engineering design and real-world math application! Students will design and build a simple robot that rolls forward using rubber bands and everyday materials. They'll conduct three trials, measure the distance it travels, round to the nearest fraction of a foot, and calculate the speed in feet per second. Along the way, they'll engage
4th - 6th
Applied Math, Engineering, Fractions
Real World FRACTION Project Based Learning
In this project, you’ll turn your real school schedule into a fraction challenge!First, you’ll create an hour-by-hour schedule of a typical school week. ⏰ Next, you’ll group your time into categories (like class time, homework, sleep, activities, and free time) and simplify each category into fractions of your week. Finally, you’ll put your math skills to work by comparing, adding, subtracting, and multiplying your fractions to analyze how your time is really spent. By the end, you’ll see yo
5th - 8th
Applied Math, Fractions, Other (Math)
Let's Plan a Vacation
Your students are going to plan a vacation for their family. First, they need to pick a destination. They will choose from Disney World in Orlando, Florida where they can enjoy the thrill of an amusement park or choose the mighty Grand Canyon in St. George, Utah where they can see camp, hike and enjoy one of the 7 natural wonders of the world.
In this highly motivational math project the students will figure gas mileage and cost. They will also calculate hotel, food and entertainment costs and c
3rd - 5th
Applied Math
STEM Kid Engineering for GATE -- FERRIS WHEELS plus Primary Sources
In this GATE engineering journey, students will each construct a very cool Ferris wheel prototype as a final product. Along the way, they will examine primary source images, read primary source history, and integrate math, engineering, and economics in a learning process which incorporates best practices in gifted and talented education for 21st Century Learners.
This is a challenging engineering project—teacher guided. I used it for GATE 4th grade; however, my kids are experienced builders.
4th - 8th
Applied Math, Engineering, Social Studies
CCSS
5.NBT.B.7
, RI.4.1
, RI.4.3
+2
Also included in: STEAM Class Bundle - Engineering Focus - 115+ Hours 374 pp Gifted GATE
Math-Was Pythagoras "Right" About his Triangles? All About His Theorem!
Learn geometry by studying the ancient Greek mathematician, Pythagoras, and his famous Pythagorian Theorem. Using investigation and logic you will prove that Pythagoras was right!This math Exploration includes detailed, student-friendly Steps to Success that lead the learner through the process of creating a high-level, quality independent project. To add rigor and thoughtfulness, students reflect on their Exploration by answering standards-based Questions of Mathematical Practice. Supporting
3rd - 11th
Applied Math, Geometry, Math
STEAM Kid Engineering -- The Playable Golf Course Design Unit for GATE
In this unit, students will build a contraption to hit a small, wooden golf ball through a scaled version of a golf course which they and their classmates have designed. They’ll make a trundle wheel for measuring and marking the course, write down their scores on a scorecard, design putters, and learn background in physics through their work in the engineering and design process.
The Playable Golf Course is not just fun. It’s a challenging engineering, design, and construction unit including
4th - 8th
Applied Math, Engineering
Also included in: STEAM Class Bundle - Engineering Focus - 115+ Hours 374 pp Gifted GATE
Friday Math - Balloon Message Mystery for Upper Elementary GATE
Best practices in Common Core Standards, gifted education and 21st Century Learning Skills . . .
This cross-curricular applied math activity addresses the Common Core Standards in a fun way for everyone. Balloon Mystery Messages is applied math, engineering and design, writing, geography, research skills, and internet and computer technology bundled in one mighty cool set of activities.
In Balloon Mystery Messages, students practice long division and 4+ digit multiplication as they solve th
4th - 6th
Applied Math, Geography
Also included in: STEAM Class BUNDLE - Math Focus Hours of Hands-on Projects GATE Gifted
Dog Food Cost Analysis
Students perform a cost analysis on dog food brands to find the best quality food for the cost per cup. Students need to: Figure out the price of each bag of dog food. Figure up how many cups are in each bag of dog food for each bag.Figure out the cost of each cup of dog food for each bag.Figure out how many cups the dog needs per day.Figure out how much it will cost to feed the dog per day per bag.
5th - 8th
Applied Math, Basic Operations, Other (Math)
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