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Project Based Learning PBL Projects Bundle Math Writing 3rd 4th 5th Grade
Using Project Based Learning in your classroom is the perfect way to have your students incorporate reading, writing, math, critical thinking, and problem solving skills in a fun, real-life context. In these PBL units, students will complete a variety of rigorous and engaging real world tasks such as planning a camping trip, running an ice cream truck, planing a makeover of their classroom and more. Give your students choice! As they work through these PBL activities, they will have the opp
3rd - 6th
Math, Science, Writing
Rainforest Project Based Learning PBL Habitats ELA Math Writing Activity
Using this Rainforest Project Based Learning in your classroom is the perfect way to have your students incorporate reading, writing, science, math, critical thinking, and problem solving skills in a fun, real-life context. In this PBL unit, your kids will love being SURVIVOR KID as they try to survive 5 days and nights in the rainforest! As they work to survive the rainforest, they will need to plan and budget, design a shelter, design a water filtration device, plan for animal and insect en
3rd - 6th
Geography, Science, Writing
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
3rd Grade Thanksgiving Project Based Learning | November Math Activities
Have your 3rd graders plan Thanksgiving Dinner in this fun Math Project-based learning activity! Standards covered include adding multiplication, division, patterns, 2-step problems, addition, subtraction, and measurement. Great for Common Core Math and other standards. Help your students practice real-life and math skills with this quality math project. It includes a teacher guide walking you through each step. Differentiation and student choice is built into all of my PBLs! Your students wil
3rd
Basic Operations, Math, Measurement
CCSS
3.MD.C.5
, 3.MD.C.6
, 3.MD.D.8
+4
Also included in: Math Project-based Learning for 3rd Grade Bundle: 6 Awesome Projects!
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
Math & Art Project-Based Learning: Piet Mondrian, Fractions, Decimals & Percents
This unique project combines Piet Mondrian's art with a mathematical project. Using this product, students investigate Mondrian's art using the "See-Think-Wonder" routine from "Making Thinking Visible. They estimate fractional amounts of color on Mondrian-inspired examples, and measure the artwork using 100s grid overlays. They also create their own Mondrian-inspired art using specific fraction amounts. Next, students learn how to turn those fraction amounts into decimal number representatio
4th - 5th
Decimals, Fractions
CCSS
5.NBT.A.3
, 5.NBT.B.7
, 4.NF.A.1
+30
Project Based Learning Math Activity STEM Engineering Design a Playground
Project Based Learning STEM Activity - Create a Playground for your school or community that is inclusive for all students / kids! In this project based learning resource for an All Ability Playground, students will work in teams to accomplish the tasks needed to see a project from start to finish. Along the way, they will need to creatively problem solve, plan, utilize their math skills (for money activities, area, and perimeter calculations), and their common sense, too. ✅ What You'll Get ✅
3rd - 7th
Math
CCSS, NGSS
4.MD.A.3
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
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)
Pizza Shop Fraction Project Based Learning 3rd 4th Grade Gifted & Talented Math
Engage your third and fourth grade gifted and talented students with a hands-on, real-world math project when they open their own Pizza Shop. This printable project focuses on fractions and offers opportunities to explore fraction components in the context of running a pizzeria. Students will plan the restaurant layout, determine pizza portions, adjust recipes by doubling and tripling ingredients, decide on pizza toppings, and even calculate coupon discounts, all while deepening their underst
3rd - 4th
Fractions, Math
CCSS
3.NF.A.1
, 3.NF.A.3
, 3.NF.A.3a
+19
Earthquake Unit Study Bundle | Math, Writing, STEM, PBL, Task Cards, Novel Study
Earthquake Unit Study Bundle | Cross-Curricular Math, Writing, STEM, PBL, Task Cards & Novel Study | 3rd–6th GradeCreate a powerful, engaging, and fully integrated earthquake unit study with this comprehensive bundle designed for 3rd–6th grade students. This resource combines math, writing, STEM, reading, and problem-based learning into one cohesive, high-interest unit built around real-world applications and critical thinking. Perfect for classrooms and homeschool settings, this bundle provi
3rd - 6th
Applied Math, Earth Sciences, Novel Studies
CCSS
3.MD.A.1
, 3.MD.A.2
, 3.MD.C.7
+141
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
Party Planning Project: Project-Based Learning | Grades 4–6 | Math and Writing
Bring real-world learning into your classroom with this engaging Party Planning Project, designed to integrate math, writing, research, financial literacy, and creativity into one meaningful project. Perfect for upper elementary and middle grades, this resource guides students through planning a complete themed event while working within a realistic budget and presenting their proposal professionally. Students research ideas, calculate costs, write an organized proposal, and create a data-drive
4th - 7th
Decimals, Financial Literacy, Writing
CCSS
5.MD.B.2
, 4.NBT.B.4
, 5.NBT.B.7
+19
Halloween Haunted House 2nd 3rd Grade Math Project Based Learning / PBL
In this 2nd grade project-based learning activity, students step into the role of Haunted House Designers as they plan, budget, and create the ultimate spooky (or silly!) haunted attraction. This high-engagement activity blends math, creativity, and problem-solving in a way students won’t forget! 👻 What’s Included:Overview and Notes to Teacher (with differentiation tips & prep notes)Student Explanation and Checklist (clear step-by-step directions)Haunted House Brainstorm page for planning ide
2nd - 3rd
Applied Math, Money Math, Place Value
CCSS
2.NBT.A.1
, 2.NBT.A.1a
, 2.NBT.A.1b
+7
Math Project-Based Learning Bundle (Grades 6–8) | Real-World Math Projects
Looking for engaging, real-world math projects that actually work in middle school classrooms? This Math Project-Based Learning Bundle includes a collection of hands-on math projects designed for Grades 6-8. Each project connects math concepts to meaningful, real-life contexts, helping students build conceptual understanding, problem-solving skills, and confidence in math while having fun! This bundle includes hands-on, real-world math projects designed to build student engagement while reinfor
5th - 9th
Algebra, Financial Literacy, Other (Math)
Mini Golf Angle Geometry Project Based Learning 4th Grade Gifted & Talented Math
Engage your fourth grade gifted and talented students with a hands-on, real-world math project when they start their own Mini Golf Course. This printable project focuses on geometry and offers opportunities to explore and measure angles in the context of planning golf holes. Students will calculate the area and perimeter of golf holes, add shape obstacles, angle the ball for the perfect shot, and calculate their scores, all while deepening their understanding of geometry. Strengthen geome
4th
Geometry, Math, Measurement
CCSS
4.MD.A.2
, 4.MD.A.3
, 4.MD.C.5
+13
Problem Based Learning (PBL): Road Trip
Students love problem based learning (PBL) assignments because they're authentic and engaging. The students are presented a problem and the students must create a solution to the problem. This PBL assignment focuses on creating a Road Trip for their family. The students must plan, map, budget, document, and reflect upon their process. This PBL unit is cross curricular by including math, social studies & geography, reading, and writing. It is great as a stand-alone unit or an extension for
4th - 8th
English Language Arts, Math
End of Year Math Summer Project Summer Plan Vacation PBL Math Review
Make end-of-year learning exciting and meaningful with this engaging Summer Vacation Math Project Workbook! This 40-page printable math resource combines real-world problem solving, project-based learning, and fun summer themes to help students review important math skills before summer break. Students will practice budgeting, telling time, multiplication, fractions, graphing, geometry, measurement, and more through highly engaging hands-on activities. Instead of repetitive worksheets, students
2nd - 5th
Applied Math, Creative Writing
Math Project Based Learning/Summer Camp: Search and Rescue, Music, Restaurant
Ditch the Worksheets: Bring Math to Life with this 5-Day Immersive Simulation! Are you looking for a way to banish the phrase "When will I ever use this?" from your classroom? This comprehensive, 5-day math simulation bundle turns your 2nd- 5th grade students into real-world problem solvers. Designed as a high-engagement summer camp or an end-of-year "Math Week," this unit replaces rote memorization with adventure, creativity, and hands-on crafting.What’s Inside the Bundle?✅ 5 Detailed 80-M
2nd - 6th
Financial Literacy, Fractions, Graphing
Cute Math Worksheets Preschool Kindergarten |Counting Addition Shapes. Ages 4-8
⭐ Make Math the Favorite Part of the Day! ⭐ Is your little learner ready to fall in love with numbers? This adorable kawaii-themed math workbook turns early math practice into a fun, colorful adventure that kids actually ask to do again! Designed by educators for preschool and kindergarten classrooms, homeschool families, and parents who want their children to build strong math foundations — all through engaging, hands-on activities wrapped in irresistibly cute illustrations. 🧮 WHAT SKILLS WILL
PreK - 2nd
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Geometry
Math-Mart XP: A Logic-Based Multiplication & Division PBL w/ Boss Battles GR 3-4
Math-Mart XP: A Game-Based Multiplication & Division PBL with Meaningful Remainders & Logic-Rich Challenges💡Looking for a math enrichment resource that goes beyond worksheets and actually gets students thinking? Math-Mart XP is a 3-day, game-style problem-based learning experience where students step into the role of store owners, solve real-world math challenges, and defend their decisions using multiplication, division, and logical reasoning. Students work through player orders, inventory
3rd - 4th
Basic Operations, Mental Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
4.NBT.B.5
, 4.NBT.B.6
, 3.OA.A.1
+9
Learn Math fun and Easy addition (+)
This lesson teaches children about addition in a simple and fun way. Children are given the opportunity to think and make decisions based on the problems presented, as demonstrated in the examples provided. Hopefully, children will be able to add in a fun way.
3rd - 8th
Basic Operations, Numbers, Visual Arts
Winter Math Project Based Learning - Ice Rink Gifted & Talented Activity
Engage your gifted and talented students in real world mathematics this winter when they run an ice rink. This printable project addresses perimeter, area, decimals, addition, subtraction, and multiplication —all wrapped up in the enticing guise of an ice skating rink. It is perfect as an end of unit review or an extension assignment for high achievers and early finishers. Reinforce key math concepts in a practical and enjoyable manner.Encourage critical thinking and problem-solving skills.Foste
4th - 6th
Decimals, Math
CCSS
4.MD.A.3
, 4.NBT.B.4
, 4.NBT.B.5
+14
Valentine's Day Math Word Problems 2nd Grade Addition with Regrouping Visuals
Looking for No Prep Valentine's Day Math? These 2nd Grade Addition Word Problems help students master Regrouping using visual Ten Frames and Place Value strategies. Perfect for Math Centers, Intervention (RTI), and Special Education students who need concrete visual support to solve word problems. Make math sweet and stress-free this February! While the excitement of Valentine's Day takes over your classroom, keep your students focused and learning with these engaging, story-based math w
1st - 2nd
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Place Value
CCSS
2.NBT.B.5
, 2.OA.A.1
Summer Math Games Kindergarten Addition & Subtraction Within 10 K.OA.A.1-5
Make addition and subtraction practice fun and engaging with these Summer Math Games for Kindergarten! This hands-on math center pack helps students build math fluency and problem-solving skills through interactive, game-based learning. Aligned with Common Core K.OA.A.1–5, these low-prep activities give students meaningful practice with addition and subtraction within 10, solving word problems, decomposing numbers, and working with equations, perfect for summer math centers and hands-on le
Kindergarten
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Numbers
CCSS
K.OA.A.1
, K.OA.A.2
, K.OA.A.3
+2
Also included in: Summer Math Games Bundle Kindergarten All Standards Math Centers
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