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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)
FREE Book Order Proposal: Real Life Problem Solving for Classroom Library
Project based learning in math can be very motivating for students. Using projects will help students learn the concepts deeply, especially when those projects are real world!
Each learning target is aligned to the Common Core State Standards. The Standards for Mathematical Practice are heavily stressed in these lessons!
The concept covered is calculating money in this quick project with a highly motivating task. This project can be completed in 3 to 5 days. Students are asked to submit a bo
3rd - 5th
Decimals, Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
3.NBT.A.2
, 4.NBT.B.5
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Montessori Math Bead Stair Nomenclature Cards / Matching Cards
Montessori Math Numbers 1-10 with the Colored Bead StairThe bead stair holds significant importance in Montessori education for children as it provides a tangible and visual way to teach fundamental math concepts. It helps children grasp one-to-one correspondence, connect quantities with symbols, and understand basic operations. Additionally, it serves as a foundation for more advanced math skills and promotes hands-on learning, engagement, and individualized progress. The bead stair nurtures
PreK - K
Math, Numbers
The Mayan Number System - FREE Investigation of Different Bases
This is an activity that I love to use on the first day of school, but it can also be inserted anywhere throughout your school year. It's perfect for an end of the year lesson. It would also work well in a gifted program or math club.
Students learn about the Mayan Number System and use cards with the Mayan number symbols to assemble two-digit and three digit numbers in base 20.
Get your classes thinking critically about place value, zero, number systems, and different bases!
This lesson ca
7th - 10th
Math
Project Based Learning - Holiday Tea
Project Based Learning - Holiday Tea This Freebie is taken from a complete Project Based Learning Unit. The complete unit contains a research component where students research a country and share a sweet treat or sample of a favorite food. - Resources for your holiday tea - Gingerbread Man design - Holiday Tea invitation or design your own - Organizing your tea (decorations, paper goods, additional food, favors) - Spice Tea recipe with shopping list - Cocoa Mix Recipe - Gingerbread Man Recipe
3rd - 6th
Math
Summer Math Cafe: A Hands-On, Real-World Math Choice Board (A FREE Resource)
Summer Math Café — A Hands-On, Real-World Math Choice Board Help students see and understand the math that surrounds them with this engaging, movement-based summer enrichment project! Designed for grades 7+ the Summer Math Café invites students to explore math through creative, real-world activities—perfect for keeping minds active over the break. Inspired by Montessori principles and nature-based learning, this resource empowers students to choose their own path while developing critical thinki
7th - 12th
Algebra, Applied Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
MP1
, MP2
, MP3
+4
Unit 1 Robot Motion Math | Distance, Speed & Time WS + Answer Key
Tired of students blindly guessing how fast robots should move? This bell ringer worksheet teaches them the real-world math behind motion, using Distance = Speed × Time. Students calculate distances, speeds, and travel times — then compare motion scenarios to deepen understanding. This resource is also included in the LEGO SPIKE Prime Robotics Unit: Intro to Coding, Movement & Robot Logic (9 Lessons / 2 Weeks). Why teachers love it: Multiple problems increase rigor without creating extra work
4th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Robotics
Also included in: Movement Math for Robotics | 5 Worksheets + Answer Keys
FREEBIE! Mathtastico 3rd Grade Unit 11: Lesson 2 Multiplication & Division
3rd Grade: Unit 11: Lesson 2 Multiplication & Division INCLUDES: • Unique Design and Content• Vertically Aligned Pre-Assessments• Problem-Solving & Daily Spiral Reviews• TEKS and Other State Standards based• Formative/Summative Assessments• Independent and Guided Practice• Interactive Games and Activities• Homework Assignments• Super STAAR 2.0 Questions• Interactive Activities3.5B Represent and solve one‐ and two‐step multiplication and division problems within 100 using arrays, strip diagra
3rd
Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
3.NBT.A.3
, 3.OA.C.7
FREEBIE! Mathtastico 3rd Grade Unit 2: Lesson 1 Compare & Order Whole Numbers
3rd Grade: Unit 2: Lesson 2 Compare & Order Whole Numbers INCLUDES: • Unique Design and Content• Vertically Aligned Pre-Assessments• Problem-Solving & Daily Spiral Reviews• TEKS and Other State Standards based• Formative/Summative Assessments• Independent and Guided Practice• Interactive Games and Activities• Homework Assignments• Super STAAR 2.0 Questions• Interactive Activities3.2D Can you compare and order whole numbers up to 100,000 and represent comparisons using the symbols > , <
3rd
Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
3.NBT.A.1
FREEBIE! Mathtastico 3rd Grade Unit 6: Lesson 2 Addition & Subtraction
3rd Grade: Unit 6: Lesson 2 Addition & Subtraction INCLUDES: • Unique Design and Content• Vertically Aligned Pre-Assessments• Problem-Solving & Daily Spiral Reviews• TEKS and Other State Standards based• Formative/Summative Assessments• Independent and Guided Practice• Interactive Games and Activities• Homework Assignments• Super STAAR 2.0 Questions• Interactive Activities3.5E Can you represent real‐world relationships using number pairs in a table and verbal descriptions? Why purchase STEAMsp
3rd
Math, Other (Math)
Playground Safety PBL FREEBIE
Engage and challenge your students with this low-prep Playground Safety PBL FREEBIE! This problem-based learning task poses students with a relevant problem: How can we make our playground safer or have fewer injuries during recess? Students will:*Research and use their experiences to determine the causes and effects of injuries and other safety concerns occurring on the playground or during recess and record these causes and effects on the graphic organizer provided *Determine at least 3 proble
2nd - 5th
English Language Arts, Math
Addition with Pictures (within 10)
Make addition meaningful and accessible with this picture-supported, adapted addition within 10 activity designed for early learners, special education students, and students who benefit from visual supports. This hands-on math resource helps students build foundational addition skills by counting concrete images and combining groups to find totals up to 10. Students use clear, engaging pictures to represent each addend, making abstract math concepts more concrete and easier to understand. Th
PreK - 1st
Other (Math)
Revenue Profit Worksheet | Critical Thinking Activity | GATE Middle School
🧠 Worksheet | Business Startups Activity | Gifted & Talented Middle School Critical ThinkingEngage your students with this high-interest, real-world Business Management worksheet focused on Revenue Profit. This resource is designed to promote critical thinking, inquiry-based learning, and real-world application, making it perfect for modern classrooms. Students will explore meaningful scenarios, analyze real-world connections, and express their ideas through structured questions that go beyo
6th - 8th
Business, Economics , Financial Literacy
Branding Worksheet | Critical Thinking Activity | GATE Middle School
🧠 Worksheet | Entrepreneurship Activity | Gifted & Talented Middle School Critical ThinkingEngage your students with this high-interest, real-world Entrepreneurship worksheet focused on Branding and Business Identity. This resource is designed to promote critical thinking, inquiry-based learning, and real-world application, making it perfect for modern classrooms. Students will explore meaningful scenarios, analyze real-world connections, and express their ideas through structured questions
6th - 8th
Business, Economics , Financial Literacy
Social Proof Worksheet | Critical Thinking Activity | GATE Middle School
🧠 Worksheet | Sales & Marketing Activity | Gifted & Talented Middle School Critical ThinkingEngage your students with this high-interest, real-world Sales & Marketing worksheet focused on Social Proof. This resource is designed to promote critical thinking, inquiry-based learning, and real-world application, making it perfect for modern classrooms. Students will explore meaningful scenarios, analyze real-world connections, and express their ideas through structured questions that go beyond b
6th - 8th
Business, Economics , Financial Literacy
Lost City of Atlantis - Mini Quest
Set off on a quick adventure with this FREE Lost City of Atlantis Mini Quest - a short, engaging challenge, designed to build map reading skills and spark imagination. This mini quest gives learners a small taste of our story based Learning Quest style, combining simple navigation tasks with a touch of mystery and exploration. Perfect as a fun classroom activity or as an introduction to the bigger adventures still to come.
5th - 8th
Close Reading, Creative Writing, Other (Math)
Week 29: EduCurious Lab for the Gifted Imagination
✅ Week 29: Taxes & Government Revenue📘 OverviewStudents explore how governments collect and use money to fund public services. Learners model tax rates, analyze revenue, and evaluate fairness. 🧠 Skills CoveredCivic reasoningMathematical modelingEthical decision-makingPerspective analysis📦 What’s IncludedTax simulationsGovernment budget scenariosMath calculationsReflection & discussion prompts📏 Standards AlignmentFlorida B.E.S.T.: MA.K12.MTR.4.1, ELA.K12.EE.3.1Florida Gifted: G.K12.4.2.4
6th - 8th
Classroom Community, For All Subjects, Reading
CCSS
W.8.1d
, W.8.2a
, W.8.2e
+25
Also included in: The EduCurious Lab for the Gifted Imagination: Unit 8
EduCurious Lab for the Gifted Imagination Lesson Plans Weeks 1-40
The EduCurious Lab for the Gifted Imagination is not just another packet of worksheets—it’s a fully realized, cross-curricular framework designed to spark curiosity, elevate discourse, and engage gifted middle school learners in grades 6–8. Built around thematic units such as Ethics & Onus, Brain Science & Growth Mindset, Technology & Media, Creative Expression, Community Outreach, Wisdom of the Ages, Engineering & Wonders, Math & Financial Literacy, Exploration & Mapping, and Debate, this yea
6th - 8th
Classroom Community, Reading
Week 36: EduCurious Lab for the Gifted Imagination
✅ Week 36: Maps & Pathways📘 OverviewStudents explore maps as tools for understanding movement, pathways, and systems. Learners analyze routes, networks, and flow, then create visual representations to explain decision-making. 🧠 Skills CoveredRoute and pathway analysisSystems and network thinkingSpatial representationStrategic decision-making📦 What’s IncludedPathway mapping activitiesNetwork and flow diagramsMap analysis tasksReflection and discussion prompts📏 Standards AlignmentFlorida
6th - 8th
Classroom Community, For All Subjects, Reading
CCSS
W.8.1d
, W.8.2a
, W.8.2e
+25
Also included in: The EduCurious Lab for the Gifted Imagination: Unit 9
Snap Back – A Marvel-Themed Exponentials and Logarithms Project
Snap Back: A Mathematical Mission to Retrieve the Gauntlet An immersive, Avengers-themed project on exponential and logarithmic functions. In this full-unit project, students step into the role of the Avengers’ mathematical strike team as they plan a high-stakes infiltration of Thanos’ lair. Through story-driven missions and decision-making, students apply exponential and logarithmic concepts in rich, meaningful contexts inspired by the Marvel universe. This resource transforms abstract math int
10th - 12th
Algebra 2, PreCalculus
CCSS
HSA-REI.D.11
, HSF-IF.C.7
, HSF-LE.A.1
+3
Week 32: EduCurious Lab for the Gifted Imagination
✅ Week 32: Data & Everyday Numbers📘 OverviewStudents explore data as a tool for understanding the world around them. Learners identify everyday data, collect simple datasets, interpret charts and tables, and explain trends using evidence and academic vocabulary. 🧠 Skills CoveredData collection and interpretationChart and table analysisTrend identificationEvidence-based explanation📦 What’s IncludedDaily bell work promptsData vocabulary practiceData collection planning tasksChart and graph
6th - 8th
Classroom Community, For All Subjects, Reading
CCSS
W.8.1d
, W.8.2a
, W.8.2e
+25
Also included in: The EduCurious Lab for the Gifted Imagination: Unit 9
Understanding the Central Idea - Student Thinking Tool!
Looking for a student-friendly way to assess and deepen learners’ understanding of the Central Idea in your PYP classroom? This printable and resource helps students reflect, connect, and express their thinking meaningfully throughout a Unit of Inquiry. What’s IncludedA thoughtfully designed reflection template that invites students to articulate their understanding in their own wordsPrompts and guiding questions to encourage personal connections, examples, and conceptual understandingWhy You wi
3rd - 10th
Other (ELA), Other (Math), Other (Science)
End of Year Candy Box STEM Challenge Intro to Volume Surface Area STEAM Project
Exploring Volume and Surface Area through a Challenge: Candy Box. A great challenge for introducing ideas like nets, surface area, and volume. You need: Colored cardstock paper, white copy paper (A4 or letter size), scissors, tape, and candies. In the file, you will find tips and my experiences with this project, as well as the rules of the challenge and examples to show your students. It can be an individual activity. You can also do this activity in groups of 2–3 students. It’s a perfect BTC
5th - 8th
Geometry, Measurement, Other (Math)
Inquiry Planning Paper
This student-friendly inquiry planner is perfect for IB/PYP classrooms and helps guide young learners through the inquiry process in a simple and organized way. Students can record their question, identify the tools and resources they need, plan their steps, and decide how they will share their learning. Great for promoting student agency, collaboration, communication, and research skills in Grades 1–4 classrooms!
1st - 4th
Other (ELA), Other (Math), Other (Science)
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