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5th Grade Thanksgiving Project Based Learning | November Math Activities
Thanksgiving Project-based learning (PBL)! Help your students practice decimals and fractions with this quality project-based learning for 5th grade. It includes a teacher guide walking you through each step. Do you have what it takes to plan a big Thanksgiving dinner? This project will test your kids planning and Math skills! The kids get to decide who they want to invite to their dinner, and the guest list drives this project! They will do real-life calculations using actual grocery store ads
5th
Decimals, Math, Other (Math)
Also included in: 5th Grade Math Project Based Learning Bundle
November Project Based Learning Math Project - 4th Grade Thanksgiving Math Task
This differentiated open-ended math project challenges 4th grade and 5th grade students with real-world problem solving centered around planning a holiday feast. Students apply addition and subtraction, elapsed time, basic multiplication, and multi-step problem solving through a low floor high ceiling task — at two levels so every learner is challenged. This isn't a worksheet. It's a thinking task.Your students are going to plan an entire holiday meal — figuring out how much food to make, how lo
3rd - 5th
Arithmetic, Other (Math), Telling Time
CCSS
3.MD.A.1
, 4.MD.A.1
, 4.MD.A.2
+4
Depth & Complexity (Math) Problem Solving Graphic Organizer (Editable Google Doc
Make Math Thinking Visible! Are your students solving math problems- or just going through the motions? Bring rigor, relevance, and reflection into your math block with our Depth & Complexity Problem Solving Graphic Organizer. Designed to align with the Depth & Complexity framework, this tool helps students think critically, reason logically, and explain their mathematical thinking with confidence. What Makes This Graphic Organizer Unique?It's a thinking scaffold! It prompts students to: Cl
4th - 12th
Mental Math, Other (Math)
Differentiated Real World Math Projects | Open-Ended Problem Solving Tasks
This bundle brings together 7 differentiated open-ended math projects for 4th grade and 5th grade students — each one a low floor high ceiling real-world problem solving task available at two levels of challenge. This isn't a worksheet collection. It's a thinking collection. Save up to 30% compared to purchasing individually.Each project puts students in a real situation — managing a budget, planning a meal, making strategic decisions — and asks them to figure out what to do, show their work, an
3rd - 5th
Arithmetic, Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
4.MD.A.2
, 3.NBT.A.2
, 4.NBT.B.4
+7
Amusement Park Differentiated Math Project Open-Ended Problem Solving | 4th 5th
This differentiated open-ended math project challenges 4th grade and 5th grade students with real-world problem solving using an amusement park theme. Students apply number sense, critical thinking, and written math reasoning through a low floor high ceiling task — available at two levels so every learner is challenged. This isn't a worksheet. It's a thinking task. Your students are going to plan a day at the amusement park — comparing prices, making decisions with a budget, and explaining their
3rd - 5th
Arithmetic, Money Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
4.MD.A.2
, 3.NBT.A.2
, 4.NBT.B.4
+6
Differentiated Valentine Math Project | Open-Ended Problem Solving | 4th 5th
This differentiated open-ended math project challenges 4th grade and 5th grade students with real-world problem solving centered around planning a Valentine's Day classroom celebration. Students apply money skills, addition and subtraction, basic multiplication, and multi-step problem solving through a low floor high ceiling task — at two levels so every learner is challenged. This isn't a worksheet. It's a thinking task. Your students are going to plan an entire Valentine's Day party — choosing
3rd - 5th
Math, Money Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
3.NBT.A.2
, 4.NBT.B.4
, 3.OA.D.8
+4
Holiday Cookie Christmas Math Project, Differentiated Open-Ended Problem Solving
This differentiated Christmas math project challenges 4th grade and 5th grade students with real-world problem solving centered around holiday cookie baking. Students apply fraction and mixed number addition and subtraction, basic multiplication, table reading, and multi-step problem solving through a low floor high ceiling task — at two levels so every learner is challenged. This isn't a worksheet. It's a thinking task. Note: Although this resource works beautifully as a Christmas math activity
3rd - 5th
Arithmetic, Measurement, Other (Math)
CCSS
3.NBT.A.2
, 3.NBT.A.3
, 4.NBT.B.4
+15
Differentiated Back to School Math Project | Open-Ended Problem Solving | 4th 5t
This differentiated open-ended math project challenges 4th grade and 5th grade students with real-world problem solving centered around a back-to-school shopping challenge. Students apply money skills, addition and subtraction, basic multiplication, and multi-step problem solving through a low floor high ceiling task — at two levels so every learner is challenged. This isn't a worksheet. It's a thinking task. Your students are going to shop for back-to-school clothes and supplies — comparing pri
2nd - 4th
Arithmetic, Money Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
4.MD.A.2
, 4.NBT.B.4
, 4.OA.A.3
+3
Bake Sale Differentiated Math Project | Open-Ended Problem Solving | 4th - 5th
This differentiated open-ended math project challenges 4th grade and 5th grade students with real-world problem solving centered around planning a bake sale to raise money for an animal shelter. Students apply addition and subtraction with money, basic multiplication, table reading, and multi-step problem solving through a low floor high ceiling task — at two levels so every learner is challenged. This isn't a worksheet. It's a thinking task. Your students are going to plan an entire bake sale —
3rd - 5th
Arithmetic, Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
4.MD.A.2
, 4.NBT.B.4
, 4.OA.A.3
+4
Classroom Design Project Based Learning (PBL) | 4th–6th Grade STEM + ELA Unit |
✨ Design the Classroom of the Future: A Complete PBL UnitTransform your classroom into a hub of creativity, critical thinking, and real-world problem solving with this highly engaging Classroom Design Project Based Learning (PBL) unit! In this cross-curricular STEM + ELA project, students take on the role of designers to answer the driving question: 👉 How can we design a classroom that helps all students learn their best?Through reading, discussion, collaboration, and hands-on design, stude
4th - 6th
Other (Math), Reading, Writing
Building Thinking Classrooms Tasks for 5th Grade - Numbers in Base Ten
If you are incorporating Thinking Classroom into your math block here are 22 individual tasks written for your students to complete for 22 lessons that address the Numbers in Base 10 standard. Even if you are not implementing Thinking Classrooms, these tasks are a wonderful way to help your students think about numbers in base ten concepts in a deeper way and to collaborate and discuss these concepts before they complete their independent practice with that concept. These math tasks have chang
5th
Basic Operations, Numbers, Other (Math)
CCSS
5.NBT.A.1
, 5.NBT.A.2
, 5.NBT.A.3
+6
Also included in: Building Thinking Classroom Tasks for all 5th Grade Math Standards
Hybrid Kindergarten and 1st Grade Digital Word Problems Math Activity 1.OA.1
This hybrid learning must-have provides instant feedback just like Boom Cards!!! This math activity allows learners to practice Word Problems and Problem Solving! This activity works in Google Slides and PowerPoint and may be shared in Google Classroom and Canvas. See it in Action!Follow my Instagram account, @missdgunn, to see this product in action. Click the picture of the resource and swipe it works along with the other resources in my store! You may also follow my Instagram account to re
K - 2nd
Math Test Prep, Other (Math)
CCSS
K.OA.A.2
, 1.OA.A.1
, 2.OA.A.1
+4
4 Valentine’s Day Stations – SEL, STEM, Math, Writing & ELA - 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Looking for meaningful Valentine’s Day stations that feel festive without turning the day into a time filler or full party mode? This Valentine’s Day Stations bundle includes four low-prep, high-engagement activities that span SEL, STEM, math, writing, and ELA. Each station is designed to keep kids learning, collaborating, and thinking while still enjoying the Valentine’s Day theme. These stations work especially well for grades 3–6, with built-in flexibility that allows you to simplify or e
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
Four Leaf Clover Science & Math Activity – St Patrick’s Day Shamrock Math Game
This four leaf clover science and math activity is a hands-on St. Patrick’s Day STEM challenge where kids design, test, and improve a four leaf clover flying disc while exploring shamrock math, leprechaun math, and probability. Students complete the building and testing with simple materials, then use printable handouts or Google Slides to record data, analyze results, and extend their thinking. 🍀 How the Four Leaf Clover Science & Math Activity WorksKids work independently or in small groups
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
The 1903 Inventor's Expo Simulation! (Cross-Curricular, Low-Prep, All-Inclusive)
Turn of the Century STEM Challenge: The 1903 Inventor's Expo Simulation! (Cross-Curricular, Low-Prep, All-Inclusive)Product Description:Are you looking for one project that can seamlessly blend STEM, Math, Social Studies, and ELA? A project that is truly all-inclusive, requires no special materials, and will have your students 100% engaged from start to finish? Stop the scramble for end-of-unit projects and transform your classroom into a buzzing hub of innovation! Welcome to "The 1903 Inven
4th - 8th
For All Subjects, Other (Math), Other (Social Studies)
4th Grade Math Project Plan a Dream Vacation Multiplication and Division Review
This multiplication and division review is a perfect math project for engaging 4th grade gifted and talented students. Early finishers in 4th grade get to plan a dream vacation while diving deeper into multiplication and division review problems. Students will enjoy designing a vacation resort in this project-based learning math activity. In this challenge, students will design a vacation resort, think mathematically, and create an advertisement to showcase their work. If your class enjoys this
4th - 5th
Basic Operations, Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
4.NBT.B.4
, 4.NBT.B.5
, 4.NBT.B.6
+5
Multiplying Fractions Differentiated Practice: 13 Small Group Leveled Activities
This Multiplying Fractions Small Group Differentiation Pack is designed to support real understanding through models, reasoning, and carefully sequenced practice — not just "easier" or "harder" numbers. This high-quality practice pack isn't full of cutesy activities that don't improve learning. Rather, it was designed for truly differentiated small groups, intervention, enrichment, and reteaching to help students reach mastery of multiplying fractions. This resource includes 4 clearly defined l
4th - 6th
Basic Operations, Fractions, Other (Math)
CCSS
5.NF.B.4
, 5.NF.B.4a
, 5.NF.B.4b
+4
Pipe Cleaner Tower STEM Lesson - 2nd and 3rd Grade STEM Activity
Pipe Cleaner Tower STEM Challenge | 2nd–3rd Grade Beginning of Year STEM Activity with Biblical IntegrationStart your school year with an engaging, easy-to-prep STEM challenge that introduces teamwork, design thinking, and a biblical worldview—all in one activity! In this Pipe Cleaner Tower Challenge, students will use only pipe cleaners to construct the tallest freestanding tower possible. This challenge promotes critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity, while also tying in a meani
2nd - 5th
Engineering, General Science, Other (Math)
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
Discovery Lesson | Inverse Operations & One-Step Equations | Student-Led
Make math make sense with this student-led discovery lesson! Build deep conceptual understanding of inverse operations using triangular fact families & interactive slides- accessible for learners of all levels! Ditch the "I do, you do" and ignite critical thinking with this student-led discovery lesson focused on inverse operations and solving one-step equations through the power of triangular fact families! This high-engagement, concept-first resource is inspired by Building Thinking C
5th - 9th
Algebra, Basic Operations, Other (Math)
CCSS
6.EE.B.5
, 7.EE.B.4a
, 8.EE.C.7a
+1
Also included in: Discovery Lessons Bundle | One-Step & Two-Step Equations | Student-Led
CER Defense STEM Sprint – Deep Space Launch Presentation | Grade 5
In the Deep Space Launch CER Defense, students become deep space data scientists as they deliver a formal Claim-Evidence-Reasoning presentation of their two-variable launch investigation to a live audience — making a specific claim about optimal launch conditions, supporting it with graphed data evidence, and explaining the physics reasoning behind their findings. Set inside the Deep Space Systems Division narrative, this 1-week sprint teaches Grade 5 students to communicate science findings wi
5th
Other (ELA), Other (Math), Other (Science)
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 5-PS2-1
+1
THE NAPOLEONIC NEXUS: Ambition vs. Alliance (A cross-curricular simulation)
The Ultimate Strategy & Diplomacy Simulation of Revolutionary EuropeHistory isn’t found in a textbook; it’s forged on the battlefield and negotiated in the smoke-filled rooms of diplomacy. In this high-stakes classroom simulation from The Curriculum Cache, your students step into the boots of Emperors, Tsars, and Prime Ministers. From the rise of the Grande Armée to the frozen retreat from Moscow, The Napoleonic Nexus transforms your classroom into a living map of 19th-century Europe. 🏛️ To
4th - 12th
European History, Other (ELA), Other (Math)
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