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Geometry Tessellations All Around Us: Math Inquiry Project
Geometry is all around us. Tessellations are the art of maths. Make maths interactive and hands on. This 3 day math workshop includes trans disciplinary skills of observations, inferring and critical thinking, where the children have to identify polygons and create their own tessellations. This IB PYP aligned geometry presentation includes a slide show that demonstrates how patterns repeat and occur in nature. Take a walk outside and allow the children to explore and inquire for themselves! Th
3rd - 5th
Applied Math, Geometry, Math
Also included in: Geometry & Measurement Bundle | Grades 4–5 | Inquiry-Based Math Projects
Fractions, Decimals & Percents Consumer Math Project | Design Your Dream Room
Transform your math block with this real-world consumer math project where students design their own room while applying fractions, decimals, percents, budgeting, discounts, and sales tax. Perfect for Grades 6–8, this hands-on activity blends financial literacy, applied design, and creative problem-solving. Students use a curated shopping catalogue to build a dream room, calculate the cost of items, apply percent-off discounts, convert between fractions/decimals/percents, add tax, and stay withi
6th - 9th
Decimals, Financial Literacy, Fractions
CCSS
6.RP.A.3
, 6.RP.A.3c
, 7.RP.A.1
+10
Easter Bundle | Math & Literacy Centers | Patterns | Counting | Fine Motor | ELA
Make Spring learning EGG-stra fun with this hands on Preschool Easter Bundle packed with engaging, skill-based activities! Perfect for centers, morning work, small groups, independent practice or homeschool. This bundle helps little learners build essential early math and fine motor skills through playful Easter themed activities. Designed specifically for preschoolers, each activity is simple to prep, developmentally appropriate, and full of bright, cheerful Spring fun! * I did attach paper co
PreK - 2nd
Coloring Pages, Handwriting, Numbers
CCSS
K.CC.A.2
, K.CC.A.3
, K.CC.B.4
+3
Personal Finance- Credit & Debt
Credit & Debt Complete Teaching Bundle 💳 — Teach your students how credit actually works before they learn the hard way. This no-prep unit covers credit scores (all 5 factors with percentages), reading a real credit card statement line by line, the devastating math behind minimum payments, comparing loan offers using APR and total cost, federal vs. private student loans, debt payoff strategies (snowball and avalanche), good debt vs. bad debt, predatory lending, and identity theft prevention. St
7th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Business, Economics , Financial Literacy
Candy Factory Algebra Project | Gr 6-8 Math Equations, Integers & Choice Board
Bring algebra to life with this Candy Factory Algebra Project, a creative, story-driven math activity designed for Grade 7 (and adaptable for Grades 6–8). In this project, students become Candy Factory Engineers, using algebraic equations and integers to control ingredient amounts, machine outputs, temperature changes, and packaging rules. Along the way, they design their own candies, explain their mathematical thinking, and have the opportunity to extend their learning through creative, design-
5th - 9th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Applied Math
CCSS
5.OA.A.2
, 5.OA.B.3
, 6.EE.A.2
+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
Real World FRACTION Project Based Learning
In this project, you’ll turn your real school schedule into a fraction challenge!First, you’ll create an hour-by-hour schedule of a typical school week. ⏰ Next, you’ll group your time into categories (like class time, homework, sleep, activities, and free time) and simplify each category into fractions of your week. Finally, you’ll put your math skills to work by comparing, adding, subtracting, and multiplying your fractions to analyze how your time is really spent. By the end, you’ll see yo
5th - 8th
Applied Math, Fractions, Other (Math)
Elliptical Orbits Project (PBL) - Precalculus Conic Sections & Eccentricity
This engaging Project-Based Learning (PBL) activity brings conic sections to life by having students explore how ellipses model real-world orbits. Students select a planet, moon, comet, or satellite and use research to gather key data such as eccentricity and orbital measurements, then create a mathematical model using the equation of an ellipse. They will construct and label a diagram, analyze how eccentricity affects the shape of the orbit, and present their findings through a visual project.
7th - 12th
Algebra, Geometry, PreCalculus
CCSS
HSF-IF.B.4
, HSF-BF.A.1
, HSG-GPE.A.3
+1
BCE CE Timeline Integers Bundle | Negative and Positive Integers with History!
Teaching BCE and CE dates alongside negative integers can be challenging for middle school students, especially when timelines are introduced without a clear mathematical connection. This BCE CE Timeline Integers Bundle helps Grades 6–8 students understand how historical dates function as positive and negative integers by using timelines as a number line to measure time, compare events, and calculate intervals. This low-prep, cross-curricular math and social studies bundle provides structured in
5th - 9th
Ancient History, Numbers, Other (Math)
The Art of the Animal Farm Lesson Plan
Animal Farm Lesson Plan A complete teacher guide for implementing the Art of the Animal Farm project, including project overview, learning objectives, group roles, pacing suggestions, and step-by-step instructions for guiding students through research, design, and presentation phases. (Download and preview of the main unit bundle is highly recommended to take advantage of all the files and documents available with this Project-Based Art + Science + Math + Design Integration Learning Unit that ch
5th - 9th
Graphic Arts, Measurement, Physical Science
Also included in: The Art of the Animal Farm - Project-Based Learning Unit
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
Optimization Volume Project for Calculus
This project is for Calculus after students have mastered Optimization using derivatives. It is a hands-on activity in which students will find the minimum surface area of different geometric objects given a specific volume and then build the object. It includes worked out solutions for multiple geometric objects so that every student can do a different object. It culminates with a day to fill the objects with candies to see how close their object is to the set volume. Great project!
12th, Higher Education
Calculus
BCE & CE Timelines w/ Integers | Measuring Time w/ Positive & Negative Numbers
Teach BCE/CE timelines while building integer understanding with this comprehensive Measuring Time Using Integers mini-unit. Designed for Grades 6–9, this cross-curricular resource helps students understand BCE and CE dates, positive and negative integers, historical timelines, and the Gregorian calendar in a clear, meaningful way. By connecting math and social studies, students learn how timelines function as number lines, strengthening both integer reasoning and historical thinking. This resou
6th - 10th
Ancient History, Applied Math, Telling Time
Integers & Historical Timeline Project | BCE/CE Dates | Number Line Math Gr 6-8
Help students make sense of integers by connecting math to history with this low-prep, no-research timeline project. In this activity, students place BCE and CE dates on a number line, reinforcing integer concepts while building an understanding of timelines and chronological order. Designed for Grades 6–8, this project works well in math class, social studies, or as a cross-curricular learning activity. What Students Will Do: Represent BCE (negative integers) and CE (positive integers) on a t
6th - 9th
Ancient History, Numbers, Other (Math)
AP Calculus Project: Roller Coaster with Piecewise Functions & Derivatives
Engage your AP Calculus students after the exam with this hands-on and creative project! Students design a mathematically valid roller coaster using piecewise functions that are continuous and differentiable at each transition point. They must graph the coaster, build a 3D model, and provide formal mathematical proofs of continuity and differentiability. Perfect for: AP Exam wrap-up weeks Summative assessments Honors Calculus projects Includes: Full student instructions Grading rubric Proof
10th - 12th
Calculus
Daily Checklist
Daily Student Checklist for Work Completion & Assignment Turn-In Perfect for students with ADHD, executive functioning challenges, or those who need extra support staying organized!Help your students take ownership of their learning with this simple, structured, and student-friendly daily checklist. Designed to support focus, task initiation, and accountability, this tool is ideal for elementary and middle school classrooms, resource rooms, or inclusion settings. ✅ What’s Included: Daily trac
Not Specific
Other (Math), Reading, Writing-Essays
Quadrilateral Logo Project — Classify and Prove Using Coordinates
Engage your geometry students with a creative, standards-aligned project that blends art, algebra, and reasoning! In this Quadrilateral Logo Project, students design a logo for a fictional robot company called Quadro using geometric properties. They must create and classify quadrilaterals (parallelogram, trapezoid, rectangle, rhombus, and square), include vertex coordinates, and provide mathematical justification using slope and distance formulas. This real-world, discovery-style project reinfo
8th - 12th
Geometry
U.S. History Through Supply & Demand Shocks Interactive Poster Activity & Lesson
Honors Economics Project: U.S. History Through Supply & Demand Shocks Bring economics to life with interactive group posters! Students analyze historical events like the Great Depression, Oil Embargo, WWII production boom, and COVID-19 pandemic through the lens of supply, demand, scarcity, and inflation. Students will: ✅ Research & summarize historical economic shocks ✅ Graph market & aggregate supply and demand ✅ Explain short-run vs. long-run effects on GDP, inflation, & unemployment ✅
9th - 12th
Economics , Financial Literacy, U.S. History
Restaurant Multiplication: Real World Restaurant Manager Project Based Learning
Looking for a meaningful, fun, and standards-aligned multiplication project for your 4th graders? This Restaurant Multiplication Project turns your classroom into a bustling business as students take on the role of restaurant owners and managers! From building a menu to calculating bulk ingredient costs and managing inventory, students will apply their multiplication skills in a real-world context they'll love. ✅ What’s Included: Teacher Guide for Set-Up and PacingProject Presentation that Hooks
4th
Basic Operations, Financial Literacy, Order of Operations
CCSS
4.NBT.B.5
Designing with Math: Scale, Area, and Space Planning
This presentation teaches students how area, scale, and space planning are used by designers, helping them understand how to divide land and create accurate blueprints. It is a pre-requisite to the acreage activity in this unit.
5th - 9th
Basic Operations, Graphic Arts, Visual Arts
Also included in: The Art of the Animal Farm - Project-Based Learning Unit
PBL | Mathitects: A Building Design Challenge for Geometry Review
In this 2D design challenge, students design and connect their own buildings to create a shared classroom city. They’ll use math skills like area and perimeter while thinking creatively about how communities come together and bring a neighborhood to life. Each student’s creation contributes to a shared “city,” promoting collaboration, creativity, and applied problem-solving. What’s Included: Digital Student Version Stencils to support cut and pasting of buildingsExtension Promotes to further
5th - 8th
Geometry, Measurement, Other (Math)
CCSS
6.G.A.1
, 6.G.A.4
, 7.G.A.2
AP Statistics Unit 1 Project: Once Upon a Distribution
Turn statistics into storytelling! In this creative project, students retell or reinvent a fairy tale using statistical concepts from Unit 1 (Exploring One-Variable Data). With graphs, vocabulary, and narrative analysis, students learn to see statistics as more than numbers—they become part of the story. What’s Included : Teacher Instructions with project goals and guidelines Student Handout with requirements and AI usage notes Sample Story (Goldilocks and the Three Distributions) Expanded
10th - 12th
Statistics
The Art of the Animal Farm: Math in Design Study Guide
This checklist and study guide supports students in preparing for the math and design concepts used in The Art of the Animal Farm Unit. Students review key vocabulary such as acre, area, perimeter, scale, and blueprint, and practice dividing farm land logically between animals and structures using simple scenarios.
5th - 9th
Basic Operations, Graphic Arts, Visual Arts
Also included in: The Art of the Animal Farm - Project-Based Learning Unit
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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