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FRACTIONS Zoo End of Year Math Activity PBL Project Based Learning Summer Craft
Back to School, End of Year PBL. Printable & Digital Enrichment Project (EDITABLE) - Design your own Zoo. This is a perfect end of the year, back to school, math centers, summer camp, or summer school math activity to practice fraction and mixed numbers operations - multiplication, division, addition, subtraction, and more."Create your own Zoo" is a math project designed for students to complete independently or with a group. This download includes both a printable (PDF) and digital Google Sli
5th - 8th
Basic Operations, Fractions, Math
Math Review Project | Mixed Operations | Grades 4-6 | PBL | Pack the Pet Shop
Get ready for tails wagging, feathers flying, and calculators buzzing - because your students are about to Pack the Pet Shop! This engaging, real-world math project turns mixed-operations practice into hands-on adventure as students help stock a brand-new pet store. With two differentiated pathways, this project is designed to meet learners where they are while keeping the experience fun, meaningful, and totally immersive. Students will use addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to
4th - 6th
Basic Operations, Math
5th grade Multiplication Performance Task
Want to know if students truly understand how to multiply by one digit and two digit numbers? This mini project allows students to plan a field trip for their class by practicing 5th grade standards. I included a "website" made from canva so students feel like they're actually doing the research. Included: - A version with decimals - A version with no decimals - Research Website - Extension Activities to take learner further
4th - 6th
Basic Operations
CCSS
5.NBT.A.3
, 5.NBT.A.3a
, 5.NBT.B.5
+2
Participation Before Perfection™ A Transformational Participation Framework
Participation Before Perfection™ is a transformational educational framework designed to help educators create learning environments where students feel emotionally safe enough to participate, communicate, collaborate, take risks, and grow without fear of perfectionism or failure. This framework encourages educators to move beyond fear-based academic environments by supporting confidence-building, authentic engagement, classroom participation, emotional safety, communication, leadership devel
PreK - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Basic Operations, Basic Principles, Creative Writing
Math Review Project | Mixed Operations | PBL | Million Dollar Mayhem
What happens when students suddenly inherit ONE MILLION DOLLARS? They plan, they dream, they calculate...and they quickly discover that a million dollars doesn't go as far as they think! Million Dollar Mayhem is a 14-page interactive math project that blends real-world financial literacy, research skills, and basic operations into one unforgettable learning experience. Students make meaningful spending decisions, compare prices, budget responsibly, and explore the world through guided researc
4th - 8th
Basic Operations, Financial Literacy, Math
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
Frank Lloyd Wright MEGA BUNDLE | Cross-Curricular Enrichment Math, ELA, Puzzles
Build real “brain architecture” with a one-stop bundle of Frank Lloyd Wright activities that mix math, logic, reading, writing, puzzles, and art. Designed for grades 5–8, this MEGA BUNDLE delivers rigorous, high-interest tasks that are easy to run and easy to love. Format note: Only ONE resource is digital (Google Slides™). All other resources are PRINT-AND-GO PDFs. See preview images for format labels. What’s Inside Math & Logic Escape Room (Print): PEMDAS fill-in-the-blank equations,
4th - 8th
Basic Operations, Close Reading, Informational Text
CCSS, NGSS
RI.5.1
, RI.6.1
, RI.7.1
+3
TPSP Design A Garden Unit Resources
This practical and engaging resource is a reformatted version of the Texas Performance Standards Project (TPSP) “Design a Garden” task, designed to save teachers time and make implementation seamless. The original lesson flow has been streamlined and enhanced with editable teaching slides featuring discussion questions, math reviews, and videos. Reformatted student sheets and step-by-step lesson plans provide a clear, easy-to-follow structure for both teachers and students. The included Tas
2nd - 6th
Basic Operations, Environment, Measurement
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
Game Factory: Design a game
Intended for gifted and talented 6th grade students. They will research the history of board games and video games, discuss with partners before starting to develop their own game. This item includes a link to Google slides used with students, a teacher info/pacing guide and student sheets for research and their business plan development.
6th - 7th
Basic Operations, Other (ELA), Other (Social Studies)
STEM Cereal Project
STEM Cereal Project - 6-8 Day Design + Math + Marketing ChallengeA high-engagement hands-on unit for grades 5–6! Get your students designing, calculating, creating, and pitching their very own cereal brand in this multi-day real-world STEM challenge! Perfect for upper elementary and middle school, this project integrates math, engineering, nutrition literacy, persuasive writing, and advertising design into one dynamic experience students love. Over the course of 6-8 days, students will explore
4th - 6th
Basic Operations, Informational Text, Measurement
CCSS
W.5.1b
, W.5.2b
, W.5.4
+1
STEAM Journal | Engineering Design Notebook | Printable STEM Workbook | 2nd-8th
Give your students the power to think, plan, and problem-solve like real engineers! This comprehensive STEAM Journal provides everything they need to document the full engineering design process from brainstorming to testing to reflection. ✨ What’s Included (Full Product):✔ Full “All About Me as a Designer” intro pages ✔ 2 Complete Design Challenge Journals (titles, dates, structured prompts) ✔ See–Think–Wonder observation pages ✔ ASK pages — guiding questions, prior knowledge, and need-to-
2nd - 9th
Basic Operations, Creative Writing, Engineering
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
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
Winter Games STEM Challenges: Engage 3-6 Graders with Olympic Engineering!
Are you searching for a captivating, no-prep STEM activity that will ignite your students' curiosity and critical thinking skills during your Winter Games unit? Introducing the "Winter Games STEM Challenges| 4 Engineering Design Activities| Olympics Inspired," a thrilling set of four hands-on engineering challenges designed to bring the excitement of the Winter Olympics directly into your classroom. This resource is your key to boosting student engagement and fostering a deep understanding of th
3rd - 6th
Basic Operations, Classroom Community, Engineering
Food Truck PBL - Mini Unit
In this project-based learning unit, students design, build, and run their own food truck business. Using geometric nets, students construct a 3D food truck and interior equipment, calculate surface area, and apply math to real-world business decisions. Students also explore financial literacy by researching ingredient costs, setting prices, simulating sales, and analyzing profit. This PBL is part of a larger Carnival-Themed unit that will be posted soon!
4th - 7th
Basic Operations, Financial Literacy, Geometry
CCSS
4.MD.A.3
, 5.MD.C.3
, 6.G.A.4
+4
Playground Builders | Metric System PBL | Metric Conversions | Print & Go
Thanks for your purchase! I’d love to hear what you think—leaving a review helps my store grow and gives you TPT credits for future resources!Thanks for your purchase! I’d love to hear what you think—leaving a review helps my store grow and gives you TPT credits for future resourcesMake the metric system meaningful with this engaging, real-world Metric Playground Builder Project! Students become construction teams responsible for designing and verifying a playground using metric measurements. I
4th - 6th
Basic Operations, Geometry, Other (Math)
Micro-City Math Project
Engage students in authentic, real-world math with this two-week Micro-City Math Project! Students design and build a miniature city while applying key 6th grade math concepts through planning, problem-solving, and creative thinking. This independent project integrates scale drawings, area and perimeter, unit rates, expressions and equations, geometry, and statistics into one cohesive, high-interest task. Students create a city blueprint, analyze construction costs, design a 3D landmark, inte
6th
Basic Operations, Geometry, Statistics
CCSS
6.G.A.1
, 6.G.A.2
, 6.G.A.4
+11
Fall Games Craft Place Value Long Division Multiplication Review 4th 5th 6 Grade
The Ultimate Math Championship — Engaging Math Games for Upper Elementary - Bring excitement and engagement to your math block with The Ultimate Math Championship — a fun, hands-on, and easy way to help your 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students practice and master key math skills through friendly competition! This growing bundle of math games currently includes: ✅ Place Value Ultimate Math Championship ✅ Multiplication Ultimate Math Championship ✅ Long Division Ultimate Math Championship ✅
4th - 6th
Basic Operations, Geometry, Place Value
CCSS
5.MD.C.3
, 5.MD.C.5
, 5.MD.C.5b
+12
1000th Day of School Project | Museum Exhibit Cards + Research + Rubric
Feeling overwhelmed by how to make the 1000th day of school truly special and educational? Introducing the 1000th Day of School Project | Museum Exhibit Cards + Research + Rubric, your all-in-one solution to transform your classroom into an engaging learning museum! This project not only celebrates a significant milestone but also deeply integrates critical thinking and research skills, making learning both memorable and meaningful for your students. ✨ What's Included: Printable Museum Exhibit
4th - 6th
Basic Operations, Basic Principles, Creative Writing
Grade 6 Performance Task: GCF & LCM — Synchronized Traffic Lights
Grade 6 Performance Task: GCF & LCM — Synchronized Traffic Lights Math Project MYP Year 1 Mathematics • Criteria C & D • Real-World Math Application Bring math to life with this engaging Grade 6 Performance Task where students apply Greatest Common Factor (GCF) and Least Common Multiple (LCM) concepts to design synchronized traffic light patterns for a city grid! This highly visual, real-world math investigation combines problem-solving, engineering, number theory, collaboration, and mathema
6th - 8th
Basic Operations, Engineering, Other (Math)
Also included in: Grade 6 Performance Task Bundle 11 STEM Tasks: MYP Aligned
Grade 6 Performance Task: Fraction Operations STEM Project: Scale a recipe
Grade 6 Performance Task: Fraction Operations STEM Project: Create a Scaled Recipe System for a Cafeteria Make fraction operations meaningful with this engaging real-world STEM performance task! In this collaborative Grade 6 math project, students become the cafeteria math team and use fraction operations, scaling, simplifying, mixed numbers, and measurement conversions to transform a small recipe into a large-scale cafeteria meal plan for 200 students. This highly engaging project combines: F
6th - 8th
Basic Operations, Fractions
Also included in: Grade 6 Performance Task Bundle 11 STEM Tasks: MYP Aligned
Grade 6 Performance Task: Decimal Operations STEM Project:
Grade 6 Performance Task: Decimal Operations STEM Project: Plan a School Event Budget With Real PricingBring real-world math into your classroom with this engaging Grade 6 Performance Task focused on decimal operations, budgeting, unit pricing, and financial decision-making! Students work collaboratively to plan a realistic school event while applying addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with decimals in meaningful ways. This project-based learning activity combines math, STEM
6th - 8th
Basic Operations, Decimals
Also included in: Grade 6 Performance Task Bundle 11 STEM Tasks: MYP Aligned
My Dream Store – Project Based Learning | Decimal Operations | Discounts, Tax, &
My Dream Store – Project Based Learning | Decimal Operations | Discounts, Tax, & Sales | Printable ProjectBring real-world math to life with this highly engaging My Dream Store project! Students design their own store, create items to “sell,” and apply real math skills such as decimals, percent discounts, tax, tip, and profit. This hands-on project allows students to be creative while practicing essential computation skills. Perfect for upper elementary, middle school, intervention groups, enr
6th - 9th
Algebra, Applied Math, Basic Operations
CCSS
6.NS.B.3
, 7.RP.A.3
, MP2
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