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Bundle Math Steam Writing | Ocean Animal-Themed Grade 3
Bundle Math Steam and Writing Looking for a 3rd-grade resources that makes learning feel fresh and exciting? These Task Cards bring fun into your math classroom while building the foundational skills students need — multiplying within 100, understanding fractions of whole numbers, and applying both to real-world word problems! The writing prompts are engaging and fun, while the Steam activities provide a wonderful opportunity for hands-on projects. Accessibility: Calibri — a dyslex
3rd
Basic Operations, Creative Writing, Fractions
Mission Logistics Math Game: Rates & Word Problems (Time, Speed, Distance, Cost)
Mission Logistics is a real-world math strategy game that challenges students to solve missions using speed, distance, cost per km, capacity limits, and rate reasoning. Students step into the role of an emergency aid logistics analyst and complete missions by calculating and comparing: Time = Distance ÷ Speed Cost = (Cost per km × Distance) + Fixed cost per trip Cargo weight vs. vehicle capacity Efficiency balance (with time as the priority factor) Game Features: 3 differentiated play mo
3rd - 6th
Applied Math, Basic Operations, Money Math
CCSS
4.MD.A.2
, 5.MD.A.1
, 6.NS.A.1
+8
Platypus Math Writing Steam Bundle
Dive into the captivating world of the platypus, a truly remarkable Australian mammal that challenges conventional thinking. This resource is designed to spark curiosity and ignite creativity in students, exploring the fascinating life cycle of this egg-laying marvel. Why Explore the Platypus?⭐️ Defying Expectations: The platypus is a living testament to the wonders of nature, defying typical mammalian characteristics with its egg-laying abilities and unique features. ⭐️ Biomimicry Inspi
2nd - 3rd
Basic Operations, Biology, Creative Writing
Camp Math-A-Lot: Real-World Measurement, Area & Perimeter Activities Grades 3-5
Bring math to life with Camp Math-A-Lot, a camping-themed math resource that helps students practice measurement, capacity, area, and perimeter through real-world problem solving. This resource includes a 13-page EDITABLE Canva link—perfect for teachers who want flexibility. Use the activities as-is or easily customize them to fit your classroom needs. Skills Covered✔️ Estimating & measuring liquid volume (liters) ✔️ Comparing and ordering measurements ✔️ Area & perimeter of rectangles ✔
3rd - 5th
Basic Operations, Geometry, Measurement
CCSS
3.MD.A.2
, 3.MD.C.5
, 3.MD.C.5a
+14
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
Summer Road Trip Math Project | Real World Math PBL | Ratios, Budgeting, Geometr
Bring real-world math into your classroom with this engaging Summer Road Trip Math Project! Students plan and budget a road trip while applying important middle school math concepts such as ratios, equations, geometry, statistics, probability, and financial reasoning. In this project-based learning activity, students choose a destination city and use mathematics to make decisions about travel distance, gas usage, budgeting, travel time, and activities. Students also collect data, analyze resul
5th - 9th
Algebra, Basic Operations, Decimals
CCSS
7.G.A.1
, 7.G.B.4
, 7.G.B.6
+27
**QUICK BUNDLE** - FOUR Grade 1 Math Enrichment Projects
**Buy 3 Get 1 FREE Pricing! **Are you looking for quick and easy enrichment opportunities for your first grade math high-flyers? Or maybe you’re trying to find a fun and engaging way to review last year’s math skills with your second graders. If this describes what you’re looking for, look no further! In this “Quick Bundle”, there are FOUR math enrichment projects, covering a whopping 22 first grade math standards! With over 70 pages of math practice, your students will have a different mission
1st - 2nd
Basic Operations, Geometry, Graphing
CCSS
1.MD.A.1
, 1.MD.A.2
, 1.MD.B.3
+18
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
Math & Science Project | Halloween Multiplication & Potion Experiments PBL
Bring spooky fun into your classroom while reinforcing multiplication, problem-solving, and scientific observation! This Halloween project-based learning unit engages students in creating magical potions while applying math and science skills. Students use multiplication to scale potion recipes, conduct safe hands-on experiments, and record their results in a creative potion guidebook. Perfect for grades 3–5, this resource blends math, science, and writing in a way that is low-prep for teachers
3rd - 5th
Basic Operations, General Science, Writing-Expository
CCSS
4.NBT.B.5
, 5.NBT.B.5
, 3.OA.A.4
+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
Think Solve Create - Math Extensions for Grade 5 - 5th grade
This product includes 20 extension projects for 5th grade math. The projects are suitable for advanced learners, early finishers, or small groups who are ready for a chance to be creative with 5th grade math standards. The project could be created individually, in pairs, or in small groups over several days. Five bonus extension projects are included for prerequisite skills I find helpful to review to support 5th grade math success: 4th grade multiplication, subtraction with regrouping, area and
5th
Basic Operations, Decimals, Fractions
The Great Autumn Festival PBL | Fall Math Project-Based Learning | 3rd–5th Grade
Bring Fall Math to Life with The Great Autumn Festival! Turn your classroom into a real-world learning experience with this low-prep, high-engagement Project-Based Learning unit perfect for gifted or advanced 3rd–5th graders. Students become festival planners who design, price, and run mock booths in a simulated “Autumn Festival,” applying addition, subtraction, and problem-solving to manage budgets, attendance, and profits — all while discovering mathematical patterns and cause-and-effect relat
3rd - 5th
Applied Math, Basic Operations, Other (Math)
Ancient Civilizations Math Project | Blueprint & Model Public Works Activity 3-5
Bring history and math to life with this hands-on, project-based learning assignment! Students take on the role of Chief Architect and Treasurer for an ancient civilization and design a massive public works project. Using multiplication, division, and problem-solving, they’ll calculate materials, labor costs, and timelines, create a blueprint, and then scale it down to build a physical model of their chosen structure. This engaging resource integrates math, social studies, and persuasive writing
3rd - 5th
Ancient History, Basic Operations, Engineering
2nd Grade ELA & Math Enrichment Choiceboard
2nd Grade Enrichment Choice Board Early Finishers | ELA & Math Projects | Independent Learning Looking for meaningful early finisher work that keeps 2nd graders engaged without creating more grading for you? This 2nd Grade Enrichment Choice Board provides structured, cross-curricular extension activities designed to strengthen reading, writing, and math skills while building independence and critical thinking. Students choose projects worth different point values and complete tasks that extend g
2nd
Basic Operations, Other (ELA)
CCSS
2.NBT.A.1
, 2.NBT.B.5
, 2.OA.A.1
+12
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
Dinosaur-Themed Place Value Worksheets (Tens and Ones) | Math Practice for Grade
Make place value practice fun and engaging with this dinosaur-themed math worksheet pack! Designed for early elementary students, this resource focuses on building a strong understanding of tens and ones using visual models like base-ten blocks and number decomposition. Perfect for 1st and 2nd grade learners, these worksheets are great for: ✅ Independent practice ✅ Morning work ✅ Math centers ✅ Homework ✅ Intervention groups Students will practice: Identifying tens and ones Counting bas
1st - 2nd
Basic Operations, Measurement, Numbers
CCSS
1.MD.A.2
, 1.MD.C.4
, 2.MD.A.1
+4
Math integrated PBL How many days old am I?
How Many Days Old Am I? A Math integrated projectHow many days old am I? is a math project that includes understanding a calendar and leap years, how planet Earth and the Sun interact to form what we call a year and a day, as well as lots of multiplication facts, larger multiplication numbers with it all personalized on their age and the research they do on other humans. This project can be done with students who are turning the idea of continued addition into multiplication (typically around 3
2nd - 7th
Basic Operations, Informational Text, Physical Science
Engage NY / Eureka Math 3rd Grade Module 1 Lesson 5 PowerPoint
This PowerPoint is for Engage NY/Eureka Math 3rd Grade Module 1 Lesson 5 'Understand the meaning of the unknown as the number of groups in division.' I use it as a visual guide direct from the lesson plan for the students and myself. It helps me to stay with the 60 minute time limit. It is still important to preview the PowerPoint before you teach the lesson so you can make adjustments to your teaching style. There are some notes to help you plan. My name is Melanie Whitesides but my store name
3rd, Adult Education
Basic Operations, Numbers, Other (Math)
CCSS
3.OA.A.2
, 3.OA.B.6
, CCRA.L.1
Math Center Project
This project is designed for students to use their high level thinking and create a "math center" for a younger grade level. Students will receive a rubric and packet that walks them through the process of brainstorming, explaining, and creating a math center around a specific math concept. Students can then go into a younger classroom and play this game with students.
4th - 8th
Basic Operations
CCSS
MP1
, MP6
Multi-Step Problem Solving Project
Students will be creating a business and having to solve multi-step problems when creating it.
1st - 4th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Order of Operations
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
Operation Domination
Students act as a math game designer to create a game that helps others master PEMDAS and solve order of operations problems correctly.
4th - 7th
Basic Operations, Order of Operations
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