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Design Thinking Project - Build A Solution w/ Ratios
This engaging project was designed to encourage empathy, problem-solving and real-world use of ratio relationships. Students are asked to identify a need within their school community and then design and create a solution. This project takes students through an entire Design Thinking Process with the following steps: empathize, define, ideate, prototype, and test. This product includes.... Guiding Slides **The first 3 slides are shown in the thumbnails & the first 4 guided lessons are shown in
5th - 7th
Math
CCSS
6.RP.A.1
, 6.RP.A.3
, 6.RP.A.3d
Also included in: 6th Grade PBL/Project BUNDLE
NO PREP! Just Project Addition to Ten Pick a Pumpkin FUN Time Filler PowerPoint
10 Power Point Slides to project. Students follow the SUM and choose which pumpkin is hiding the solution to an addition problem. Please see PREVIEW. As Always, Thank You!
K - 2nd
Math
Fall Multi-Step Story Problems
I use these story problems with my students to help them decide the steps they should follow in order to find the solution. I project the stories on the board and print the last 2 pages double sided to make a booklet. There is an extra spot for students to create their own 2-step story problem! Please feel free to edit the names to those of your own students! Enjoy!
3rd
Basic Operations, Other (Math)
America 250 Innovation Shark Tank STEM Challenge | Invention Project
Get ready to inspire the next generation of inventors, entrepreneurs, engineers, and problem-solvers with the America 250 Innovation Shark Tank STEM Challenge! This engaging, future-focused STEM project challenges students to design an innovative product that could improve life in America over the next 250 years. Blending engineering design, entrepreneurship, creativity, public speaking, and real-world problem solving, this high-interest activity transforms your classroom into a Shark Tank-sty
5th - 8th
Engineering, Money Math, Writing
CCSS, NGSS
W.4.8
, SL.4.1
, SL.4.4
+14
Maths Extension Activities- Problem Solving & Open-Ended Challenges Volume 2
Looking to challenge your high-ability students or fast finishers in maths?This Upper Primary Maths Extension pack is filled with engaging, real-world, open-ended investigations designed to stretch students and promote deeper mathematical thinking. Perfect for extension groups, early finishers, or differentiation, these tasks encourage students to reason, problem-solve, and justify their thinking. What’s Included:✔ 10 rich, open-ended problem-solving challenges✔ Designed for Years 5–6 extension
4th - 8th
Algebra, Measurement, Numbers
Grade 5 RISE State Test Math Review Slides | 30 Days | Step-by-Step Solutions
📑 Open the deck. Advance to today's slide. Project. Teach. That's your entire warm-up prep for the next 30 days. Each slide shows one problem with a click-to-reveal step-by-step solution — the perfect 10-minute launch before students open Math Quest for individual game time. ★ HOW IT WORKS ★Your daily math block looks like this: 1. Project today's warm-up slide (2 minutes) Students see one problem in large, readable text. They solve it in their notebook or on a whiteboard. 2. Click to revea
5th
Other (Math)
Also included in: Grade 5 RISE State Test Math Quest Bundle | Game + Data + Slides + WS
Water Filtration STEM Challenge | Environmental Engineering Project
💧 Water Filtration STEM Challenge | Environmental Engineering Project Can your students design a filter that turns dirty water into clean water?In this exciting hands-on STEM engineering challenge, students take on the role of environmental engineers tasked with solving one of the world’s biggest problems: access to clean water. Working through the engineering design process, students will plan, build, test, and improve their own water filtration systems while learning real science and en
5th - 8th
Environment, Other (Math), Physical Science
CCSS, NGSS
6.EE.B.6
, 6.RP.A.3
, W.6.2
+7
Also included in: Earth Day STEM Bundle | Water Filtration, Soil Testing & Shark Tank 6-8
SPLAT! 5th Grade Math Review Game | Word Problems | No-Prep Test Prep Activity
Make Math Review Fun with SPLAT! – A No-Prep, Engaging Game for 5th Grade Word Problems! ⭐️ Looking for a high-energy, interactive math review game to keep your 5th graders engaged? SPLAT! is the perfect solution! This no-prep PowerPoint game helps students master word problems while having fun—ideal for test prep, math centers, small groups, or whole-class review.☺️ How to Play: Project the PowerPoint game on any device that supports PowerPoint (Windows PC, Mac, Chromebook, or interactive
3rd - 8th
Math, Math Test Prep, Other (Math)
CCSS
4.MD.A.1
, 4.MD.A.2
, 5.MD.A.1
+20
Critical Thinking | KAKURASU Logic Puzzles 300 Printable Level 6 with Solutions
Take KAKURASU to the next step with 300 puzzles at Level 6 using 6×6 grids for deeper deduction and richer number‑sense practice. Learners choose cells so each row and column hits its target using weights 1–6, building perseverance, strategy, and flexible thinking across varied difficulty. Print from the PDF, project with the PowerPoint deck, or drop PNGs into slides and LMS; every puzzle comes with a matching solution for smooth, no‑prep implementation. What’s inside 300 unique KAKURASU puzzles
5th - 9th
Numbers
Wild Fires Math Project
This is math as a real world application. Students will use their knowledge of fractions and decimals in order to take on various roles in a relevant problem. They will determine the cost to replace a home, how long it takes a fire to spread, and decide which emergency supplies to purchase.
Problems focus around 4 different roles:
National Guard soldier
Red Cross worker,
insurance adjuster
Firefighter chief.
It concludes with a bonus activity that challenges students to ideate prototype solut
5th - 6th
Decimals, Fractions, Other (Math)
CCSS
5.NBT.A.1
, 5.NBT.A.2
, 5.NF.A.1
+3
Fraction Mini-Project: Cow-a-bunga!!
Students use their knowledge of fractions to discover the colors of cows in the herd. They calculate their earnings for helping the farmer and also determine what color cows need to be purchased to solve the farmer's conundrum. Finally, they write a letter to the farmer to explain their solution.
3rd - 6th
Fractions, Other (Math), Writing
CCSS
4.NF.B.4
, 5.NF.B.4
, CCRA.W.4
+2
Seed Solutions: How Can We Help Plants Thrive?
In this interactive STEM lesson, students explore what plants need to survive and apply that knowledge by designing and building a model habitat for a seed in a harsh environment. Using teamwork and the engineering design process, they’ll create, test, and reflect on their plant habitat models while recording observations in a science journal. This hands-on activity blends life science, engineering, and critical thinking in a fun and meaningful way.
2nd - 5th
Earth Sciences, General Science, Measurement
Winter Math Task Cards | 40 Multi-Step Word Problems | 3rd 4th 5th Grade
Transform your math block this winter with these engaging Multi-Step Word Problems!This resource is the perfect solution for teachers looking to move beyond basic drills and help students master critical thinking using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in real-world scenarios. Whether you are teaching in-person, hybrid, or fully remote, this resource includes everything you need: Print-Ready PDF: Use as individual task cards for centers or project the full-page versions on you
4th - 5th
Basic Operations
3rd Grade Math Test Prep Digital Game Interactive No Prep Math Review Game CCSS
3rd Grade Math Test Prep Review Game Digital Activity Interactive PowerPoint CCSS Aligned Fractions Word Problems Operations Multiplication No Prep Game. Transform your test preparation into an epic classroom challenge! This 3rd Grade Math Review Game is a high-energy, "No-Prep" digital resource designed to engage students while they master critical math standards. Built as an interactive PowerPoint Show (.ppsx), this game is ready to play the second you open the file. Why Teachers Love This G
3rd
Math Test Prep, Other (Math)
CCSS
3.MD.A.1
, 3.MD.C.5
, 3.MD.C.6
+16
Create a Math Board Game- Problem Based Learning
Have you ever heard from your students, "Math sucks!" "I hate math"? Well, no more! This project is designed to have students become a part of their math learning. This project can be used as a review of the full year or as a culminating project for a unit. This allows students to express their knowledge in a different way as they have to provide correct answers and solutions for each of the problems they create.
4th - 9th
Math, Performing Arts
Innovators Lesson 2: Product Design and Problem-Solving
Lesson 2: Product Design and Problem Solving Students examine what makes products succeed or fail, focusing on designing solutions to real-world problems that people actually want to use. Through a structured design process that includes identifying user needs, brainstorming, prototyping, and iterating, they learn that strong ideas must be both functional and practical to succeed.
5th - 8th
Business, Financial Literacy
Math Munchies- Using Math in Real Life
Introducing Math Munchies: Satisfy Your Curiosity, Feed Your Mind! Embark on a delectable mathematical journey with our Math Munchies project – a mouthwatering opportunity for students to sink their teeth into real-world problem-solving! This engaging and innovative initiative challenges students to apply mathematical concepts to solve practical problems, transforming abstract formulas into real-world solutions.
4th - 6th
Math
CCSS
MP4
4th Grade Math Spiral Review Bell Ringers Warm Ups FULL YEAR Print and Digital
A FULL YEAR of 4th grade math spiral review - 36 weeks, 180 days, zero prep. Monday to Thursday students solve two quick spiral problems a day. Friday brings one problem plus a PUZZLE (mini sudoku, multiples maze, magic square, or target number) - the day students actually ask for.NO COPIER NEEDED: project the included slides (one per day - 181 slides) and students answer in any spiral notebook. One notebook lasts the whole year. Or print one page per week per student - five days fit on a single
3rd - 5th
Basic Operations, Math Test Prep, Mental Math
CCSS
4.MD.A.1
, 4.NBT.B.4
, 4.OA.A.1
+2
3rd Grade Math Spiral Review Bell Ringers Warm Ups FULL YEAR Print and Digital
A FULL YEAR of 3rd grade math spiral review - 36 weeks, 180 days, zero prep. Monday to Thursday students solve two quick spiral problems a day. Friday brings one problem plus a PUZZLE (mini sudoku, multiples maze, magic square, or target number) - the day students actually ask for.NO COPIER NEEDED: project the included slides (one per day - 181 slides) and students answer in any spiral notebook. One notebook lasts the whole year. Or print one page per week per student - five days fit on a single
2nd - 4th
Basic Operations, Math Test Prep, Mental Math
CCSS
3.MD.B.3
, 3.NBT.A.2
, 3.OA.A.1
+2
Innovators Lesson 4: The Product Pitch
Lesson 4: The Product Pitch Students finalize their learning of innovation by learning about product pitches, which incorporate key elements such as the hook, problem, solution, business model, and closing. This lesson emphasizes clear communication, persuasion, and the ability to demonstrate both value and feasibility to an audience.
5th - 8th
Business, Financial Literacy
Trash Audit STEM Activity | Earth Day Data Collection & Graphing Lab
🌎 Trash Audit STEM Activity | Earth Day Data Collection & Graphing Lab 🚨 What if your students could investigate real trash, uncover patterns, and propose real solutions… instead of just reading about recycling? This hands-on Trash Audit Data Collection Activity turns your classroom into a real-world environmental investigation lab where students think, analyze, and problem-solve like true scientists. 🔍 What Students Will Do: Sort and categorize real or simulated waste Collect and r
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Environment, Graphing
CCSS, NGSS
4.MD.B.4
, 5.MD.B.2
, 6.SP.B.4
+6
Time And Place, Earth And Space: Design & Technology Task 2 | IPC | Elementary
In this Design, Technology, and Innovation Task 2, students explore how design meets both function and sustainability by creating a perpetual calendar—a reusable, creative solution that eliminates paper waste while showcasing aesthetic thinking. This hands-on project integrates design thinking, environmental responsibility, and mathematics, aligning with IPC goals and real-world problem solving. 🧠 Research Activity Students begin by collecting and comparing different calendar styles—des
2nd - 5th
Environment, Geometry, Visual Arts
Halloween Math Cryptogram/Simple Addition
This Halloween themed Math sheet will make practicing addition extra fun! For those of you who haven't experienced cryptograms before, the user solves the math problems on top. Each math answer corresponds to a letter. For example if the sheet says, "A = 2 + 2" then you know that "A" corresponds to "4". The user will then write the letter "A" on the dash that is underneath "4" on the answer line. The user will continue filling in the letters below the corresponding answers until the solution
PreK - 1st
Math
Engage New York Math 3rd Grade Module 1 Lesson 1 PowerPoint
This PowerPoint provides a visual resource to complement the Engage NY curriculum, following the lesson structure and teacher directions closely.
These 16 slides include:
>Learning Goal/Objective
>Application Problem followed by a possible solution
>Arrays and other visuals that the lesson may ask you to project or display
>Questioning
3rd
Basic Operations, Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
3.OA.A.1
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