3rd Grade Programs Basic Operations Project-based Learning Resources Under $5
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4th Grade End of Year Math Project Create Farm Activity Multi-Digit Operations
Back to School, End of Year, Enrichment Farm Project Based Learning PBL Activity. This is a perfect end of the year, back to school, math centers, summer camp, or summer school math activity - Printable & Digital Project (EDITABLE) - Build a Farm - multi-digit addition, subtraction, and multiplication (no decimals), money management, area and perimeter calculations. This is a great extension and enrichment for end of the year or summer school activity to practice real-world math. "Create your
3rd - 5th
Basic Operations, Geometry, Math
Multiplication Chart Times Table True Scale Grid Multiplication Facts Project
Times Table - True Scale Grid Math & Art Project. A group or individual project that visually represents multiplication problems, using rectangles divided into small square units. If students don’t know a multiplication fact, they can count the square units (for example, 3×4 is a rectangle that is 3 by 4 and has 12 square units) or think about multiplication as repeated addition (for example, 3×4 is 3 rows of 4 squares, so 4+4+4). You can use this for World Multiplication Table Day or at a
2nd - 5th
Basic Operations, Numbers, Other (Arts)
CCSS
3.OA.A.1
, 3.OA.C.7
4th Grade Fall Thanksgiving Math Project Based Learning Activity PBL Feed Turkey
Thanksgiving Math Enrichment Project - multi-digit addition, subtraction, multiplication, and long division (no decimals), unit conversion (ounces to pounds), money management - Printable & Digital (EDITABLE). Use this activity in your classroom to have your students incorporate critical thinking, and Thanksgiving Math in a fun way.Students have to fatten their turkey before Thanksgiving. They have a budget to spend on food. They must spend it wisely because some products make the turkey fat
3rd - 5th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Math
3rd 4th Math Project Based Learning PBL Be a Secret Agent Gifted Talented GATE
This project is intentionally rigorous and best suited for Gifted and Talented (GATE) students ready for an advanced challenge. Math Enrichment Project - Printable & Digital (EDITABLE). This is a perfect end of the year, back to school, math centers, summer camp, or summer school math activity to practice changing fractions into whole numbers, multiplication and division facts to 10, finding missing numbers in multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction equations, 2 and 3-digit additi
3rd - 5th
Basic Operations, Math, Numbers
Differentiated Thanksgiving Math PBL Turkey Multiply Division 3rd 4th 5th Grade
Finally a no prep differentiated Thanksgiving math project that is easily organized, easily graded and makes an attractive bulletin board display! This Thanksgiving or Fall themed Math PBL Organizing A Turkey Trot Fun Run comes with 4 differentiated versions for all kinds of learners within your class, whether in a 3rd grade, 4th grade, or 5th grade class. This No Prep math project is print and go for the teacher while allowing for lots of math review, multiple step word problem solving, critica
3rd - 5th
Basic Operations, Math Test Prep, Money Math
CCSS
3.NBT.A.3
, 4.NBT.B.5
, 4.NBT.B.6
+8
Pizza Shop | Pizza Project | Fraction | Open House | 3rd Grade Math
Turn your classroom into a bustling pizzeria with this 3rd Grade Fraction Project-Based Learning (PBL) activity! Designed to make fractions feel "real-world" and accessible, this project guides students through the entire process of launching a business—from naming their shop and designing a custom logo to calculating the cost of a single slice. Students will practice identifying and representing fractions of a whole by determining exactly how many toppings cover their masterpiece. This resourc
3rd - 5th
Basic Operations, Fractions, Money Math
CCSS
3.NF.A.1
, 3.NF.A.2
, 3.NF.A.2a
+6
Summer Activity 1st Grade Math Workbook | 30 Pages No Prep | Get ahead
Give your young learners a head start in math! 🔢 This 30-page no-prep math workbook builds the core first-grade skills children need — addition & subtraction to 20, place value, measuring length, and geometry — all in one print-and-go packet. Every activity page begins with a worked EXAMPLE so students see exactly what to do before they try it themselves. Concepts are shown with friendly visuals like ten-frames, base-ten blocks, number lines, and shapes. Just print and teach! ✏️ What's Insid
1st - 4th
Applied Math, Balanced Literacy, Basic Operations
Rounding Math PBL Project 2: CAMPING Theme Budgeting Rounding Decimals 4th Grade
Bring real-world math into your classroom with this engaging and hands-on camping-themed rounding project! Students will practice rounding decimals, estimating costs, budgeting, adding and subtracting money amounts, and applying real-life math skills while planning a camping trip. This collaborative project encourages critical thinking, teamwork, problem-solving, and financial literacy in a fun and meaningful way. Perfect for Upper elementary math centers, small groups, enrichment activities, p
3rd - 5th
Basic Operations, Decimals, Math Test Prep
CCSS
3.MD.C.7
, 3.NBT.A.1
, 4.NBT.B.4
+4
Christmas Tree Farm Math PBL Differentiated Two Step Word Problems 3rd 4th 5th
Finally a DIFFERENTIATED Winter or Christmas math project for 3rd 4th or 5th grade that is easily organized, easily graded and makes an attractive bulletin board display! This Run A Christmas Tree Farm Math PBL comes with 4 differentiated versions for all kinds of learners within your class, whether in a 3rd grade, 4th grade, or 5th grade class. This No Prep math project is print and go for the teacher while allowing for lots of math review, multiple step word problem solving, critical thinking,
3rd - 5th
Basic Operations, Math Test Prep, Money Math
CCSS
3.NBT.A.3
, 4.NBT.B.5
, 4.NBT.B.6
+8
Lemonade Stand Lessons: Math, Money, and Entrepreneurship for Kids
🍋 Teach Money Math Through a Lemonade Stand! 🍋 Help kids build real-world math and financial literacy skills with this fun, hands-on workbook featuring Penny the Goose! Students will design their own lemonade stand, count money, calculate expenses, set prices, make change, track profits, and decide what to do with their earnings. Included: 24-page printable workbook Printable Goose Bucks money Answer key Certificate of completion Teacher guide Skills Covered: Counting money Making
K - 3rd
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Money Math
CCSS
K.CC.B.5
, K.MD.B.3
, 1.MD.C.4
+7
Gingerbread Architect Math Project | PBL for 3rd–5th Grade | Area, Perimeter
Bring math to life this December with this engaging Gingerbread Architect Math Project, a winter-themed Project-Based Learning activity that challenges students to design, budget, and blueprint their own gingerbread house. Perfect for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade, this PBL integrates area, perimeter, multiplication, division, and financial literacy in a way that is highly engaging and easy to implement. This resource fits beautifully into gifted classrooms, December enrichment rotations, STEM Fridays
3rd - 5th
Basic Operations, Financial Literacy, Geometry
CCSS
3.MD.C.5
, 3.MD.C.5a
, 3.MD.C.5b
+7
End of Year Math Project- Parade Theme PBL 4th Grade Addition Multiplication Art
The 400 Wheel Parade Math Project is a highly engaging 4th grade PBL (Project-Based Learning) activity that encourages students to apply addition, multiplication, problem-solving strategies, and perseverance in a meaningful and creative way. It combines math, creativity, and critical thinking. Students are challenged to design a parade made up of different vehicles that total exactly 400 wheels—no more, no less! It makes the perfect hallway or classroom display! Extensions to the project ar
3rd - 5th
Basic Operations, Classroom Community, Mental Math
CCSS
4.NBT.B.4
, 4.OA.A.1
, 4.OA.A.3
+6
Construction Site Math Perimeter & Area PBL 3rd Grade
Description Make practicing area and perimeter fun and engaging with this hands-on Construction Site Math activity! Students become Junior Construction Engineers as they rotate through problem-solving stations to design building lots, calculate measurements, and solve real-world construction challenges. This resource includes 4 construction job tasks that give students meaningful practice with finding perimeter, determining missing side lengths, and calculating area. With low prep and clear
3rd
Basic Operations, Geometry
4th Grade Place Value to the Millions Project Based Learning Enrichment Activity
Looking for a fun, standards-aligned way to reinforce 4.NBT.2 place value forms in your fourth-grade classroom? This 4th grade place value to the millions review project based learning enrichment activity blends real-world application, critical thinking, and engaging visuals — perfect for your place value unit! Students become sports commentators for the Paris 2024 Summer Games and beyond, as they explore place value in standard form, expanded form, and word form — and then apply their learning
3rd - 4th
Basic Operations, Math, Place Value
CCSS
4.NBT.A.2
, CCRA.R.7
Big Football Game Math Survey | Tally Charts, Bar Graphs, Data Questions
Are you searching for an engaging way to boost your students' math skills while keeping them motivated during a popular sporting event? Look no further! Transform your classroom into a hub of data analysis with the Big Game Football Survey Math | Tally Charts, Bar Graphs & Data Questions | No Prep resource. This perfectly designed pack seamlessly integrates real-world data collection and interpretation with essential math concepts, saving you valuable prep time and captivating your students' i
3rd - 6th
Basic Operations, Fractions, Graphing
PBL | Pizza Food Truck Project | Fractions & Operations | Teamwork | Print & Go
Make fractions meaningful with this engaging, real-world Pizza Food Truck Festival Project! Students don’t just practice fractions—they build, apply, and extend their understanding through a hands-on, collaborative experience. This low-prep mini PBL helps students master: Building a whole (1)Fraction operations (add, subtract, multiply, divide)Improper fractions & mixed numbersReal-world math with pricing and problem solving👉 Fractions finally make sense—and stick. 🍕 What Students Will DoDes
3rd - 5th
Basic Operations, Fractions, Speaking & Listening
The Life Project - Addition/Subtraction/Multiplication/Division PBL
Eeek! I'm absolutely in love with this project! My class has done a finacial literacy project at the end of the year for multiple years, we've always had a lot of fun with it, but I always thought there were so many missed opportunities. I love PBLs that spiral in multiple skills, challenge kids AND make real world connections but those often feel few and far between! If I can't find it, I'm going to make it! Addition, subtraction, representing multiplication, division and so much more! I use th
3rd - 5th
Basic Operations, Financial Literacy, Other (Math)
Carnival Mixed Review Math Project | Math PBL | Mixed Operations
Step right up and bring math to life with this high-engagement, carnival-themed resource designed especially for grades 3-5! This multi-worksheet project turns essential math skills into a playful, immersive experience where students explore rides, games, snacks, and booths - all while practicing real-world math they'll actually remember. This resource includes 12 thoughtfully crafted activities, each one building a different skill through a carnival lens. Students will work with money math a
3rd - 6th
Basic Operations, Money Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
3.NBT.A.2
, 3.NBT.A.3
, 4.NBT.B.4
+15
Place Value Candy Shop Project Based Learning
You're opening a Candy Shop! Here's the catch, your candy shop is only able to accept pennies! Design your own candy products, set the prices, manage inventory and track sales! Designed to run over several weeks! Group or IndividualSuggested pacing guide includedThis resource covers: Place Value: number forms, ordering, comparing, rounding and estimatingAlgebric Reasoning: addition and subtraction, data and graphsCritical Writing: Project ReflectionActivities can be used in isolation or as a cum
2nd - 5th
Basic Operations, Graphing, Place Value
CCSS
3.MD.B.3
, 3.NBT.A.1
, 3.NBT.A.2
+1
Dream Vacation Project | GATE, Enrichment, Extension | Budgeting & Research
Looking for a meaningful enrichment or GATE project that builds real-world skills while keeping students highly engaged? This editable Dream Vacation Project challenges students to plan the trip of a lifetime—while staying within a budget! Students will research every aspect of their vacation, from destination and travel dates to transportation, lodging, daily activities, and costs. Using the guided planning pages provided, students will organize their research and then create a Google Slides o
3rd - 6th
Basic Operations, Financial Literacy, For All Subjects
Field Trip Planning Project: Kennedy Space Center
This is a project intended for gifted and talented students in a group setting. Students will plan a field trip to Kennedy Space Center and present their ideas in a slide deck. This resource includes step by step instructions for students as well as a rubric for teachers. Gifted skills addressed: Research, collaboration, creativity, technology integration, cross-curricular integration Florida BEST Standards: MA.5.NSO.2.3: Add and subtract multi-digit numbers with decimals to the thousandths, inc
3rd - 6th
Basic Operations, Decimals, Financial Literacy
Spring Easter Basket Math
Perfect Money Math activity for any grade level! Adjustable based on student performance level!
1st - 8th
Basic Operations, Money Math, Numbers
CCSS
2.MD.C.8
, 1.OA.A.1
St Patrick's Day | 1 Day | Lesson Plan K-3 | Low / No Prep
Make learning meaningful, connected, and engaging with this St. Patrick’s Day unit study. This low prep printable PDF includes hands-on St. Patrick’s Day activities for kids and is designed for Pre K, kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, and 3rd grade or ages 4–10. This cross-curricular resource combines reading, writing, math, science, social studies, and art into one complete, hands-on learning experience. This St. Patrick’s Day unit study works well for homeschool and classroom learning, cente
K - 3rd
Basic Operations, Other (ELA), Other (Social Studies)
Sweet Stats: Candy Bar Graphs
A Hands-On, Printable Graphing Activity with a Sweet Twist! Looking for a fun and meaningful way to teach bar graphs? Sweet Stats: Candy Bar Graphs is a printable, easy-to-implement activity that blends math and candy for a memorable learning experience! This activity gets students collecting data, creating bar graphs, and analyzing results — all while enjoying a sweet reward. 🍬 What’s Included: ✅ Teacher instructions with prep tips to streamline your lesson ✅ Two worksheet options for candy
1st - 3rd
Basic Operations, Graphing, Numbers
CCSS
1.MD.C.4
, 2.MD.D.10
, 1.NBT.A.1
+7
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