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Middle School Math Financial Literacy | Real World Project | Summer School
Are you looking to make teaching personal financial literacy exciting? This Real World Math budgeting project is perfect for Middle School students and for an end of Year Project. It will have them looking at budgeting and finance skills as they plan their ' future life'. Student have so much fun during this project and get a real insight into the cost of living. Are you looking for a financial literacy project that will engage your students?This unit of work has been designed to allow middl
5th - 9th
Applied Math, Math
CCSS
5.NBT.B.5
, 6.NS.B.2
, 6.NS.B.3
+4
Also included in: Financial Literacy Project Bundle Grades 5 to 9 | Economics and Business
Fibonacci Sequence Activities Math & Reading PBL Art, Poetry, Puzzles, & Nature
Bring math to life with this engaging Fibonacci Project-Based Learning (PBL) resource! Perfect for grades 4–6, this cross-curricular unit blends reading comprehension, math puzzles, art, poetry, and science connections through the fascinating world of Fibonacci numbers. Students will: ✔ Read informational texts about Fibonacci and his patterns around us ✔ Highlight evidence and answer comprehension questions ✔ Explore Fibonacci patterns in nature, animals, art, and architecture ✔ Create d
4th - 7th
Applied Math, Geometry, Visual Arts
CCSS
4.NBT.B.4
, 4.OA.C.5
, 5.OA.B.3
+2
STEM Kid Engineering and Construction -- Hoop and Launcher Game GATE
Kid-built in a few hours . . . this 7 inch tall basketball hoop can be assembled and re-assembled. We’re not going to toss a ball to make baskets with this project. Oh, no . . . we are making a little catapult to launch marshmallows at the hoop! Oh, yes! Sweet!
Use this building project as a challenging independent study for upper elementary, as a whole-class engineering project, or use it to make math and science applications like percentages, measurements and geometry, action/reaction, tr
3rd - 6th
Applied Math, Engineering
5th Grade Math Project | Math Around the World | 5th Grade Decimals & Fractions
5th Grade Math Project! Project based learning! Differentiated math enrichment project! Learn about geography and countries around the world while solving math problems aligned to the standards! Great for distance learning! Digital version included compatible with Google Drive!Math Around the World is a great way to keep your students engaged as they practice and apply their fifth-grade math skills and strategies! This project is a great end-of-the-year cumulative project! It also works well as
5th - 6th
Applied Math, Math
CCSS
5.MD.A.1
, 5.NBT.A.1
, 5.NBT.A.2
+17
Math Enrichment Project 2nd, 3rd, and 4th - Differentiated PBL Activity
Your students will LOVE these fun math enrichment projects with a road trip theme! Students will plan 3 different, fun road trips from choice menus while working within various budgets! Perfect for math enrichment, gifted, fast finishers, and more. Zero prep for you, and tons of fun for them. These math enrichment projects come pre-differentiated. You get 3 different math projects, each with varying difficulty levels. They are so simple for you, too. All you need to do is print and GO! ✨Inclu
2nd - 4th
Applied Math
Also included in: Math Enrichment Projects for 2nd, 3rd, & 4th | Differentiated PBLs
Hands On Map Skills: Cross Curricular Project to Teach Map Skills (Grades 2-4)
Tired of using worksheets to teach map skills? I used worksheets for years but something didn't feel right. I knew my students weren't learning map skills deeply when I was teaching this way. That was when the Hands on Map Skills project was born!
This is a social studies project that has cross-curricular connections to reading and math. In this project students use real maps to study their important features, all while refining their map skills. Then they get the chance to put all of this kno
2nd - 4th
Applied Math, Geography, Social Studies
Vacation Math: Middle School Trip Budget Project Problem Solving 5th 6th 7th 8th
This vacation math project will get students in 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade excited about using math, budgeting skills, and financial literacy in everyday life: when planning a trip to another city! How to Use:Students will plan a personal vacation including a flight, hotel, transportation, food, attractions, shopping and insurance. I have included two simple budget spreadsheets for students to use a working budget that they can erase and play around with as they plan a final budget for when
5th - 8th
Applied Math, Family Consumer Sciences, Financial Literacy
CCSS
5.NBT.B.7
, 6.NS.C.5
, 6.NS.C.6c
+4
Real World Math Student Fair | Business Plan Budgeting Project | Financial Math
This Real World Math project teaches middle school students financial literacy skills and budgeting through learning how to set up and run their own business. Students set up a booth or stall to make and sell at a school fair or fete. This pack carefully guides teaches to help the class pick good products and encourages team building and critical thinking. Are you looking for a fun way to teach your students about about financial literacy and real world math? Have your class run a 'Fun Day' s
4th - 8th
Applied Math, Business, Math
Also included in: Financial Literacy Project Bundle Grades 5 to 9 | Economics and Business
Back to School PBL | Lunchbox Math & Classroom Community Project
Kick off the year with engaging Back to School Project-Based Learning! This creative Lunchbox Math project helps build classroom community while challenging students with real-world problem solving. Perfect for upper elementary and middle school to start the year with teamwork, critical thinking, and fun. Students will use reading comprehension, creative thinking, and math skills to design a new lunchbox prototype. Perfect for back-to-school season or for building classroom cohesion at the
4th - 6th
Applied Math, Close Reading, Informational Text
CCSS
RI.4.1
, RI.4.10
, RI.5.1
+3
IB PYP Math Inquiry Project: Fractions, Ratios & Data Analysis Grades 3-5
Help the chickens escape a life of drudgery with this week long project-based learning math inquiry focusing on the IB PYP concepts within Sharing the Planet - responsibility, animal rights, connection etc. Engage your students in a hands-on, inquiry-based math project with a chicken coop theme! Designed for Grades 3–5, this resource integrates fractions, ratios, and data analysis as students plan and design a chicken farm. Through collaborative learning and critical thinking, students will ap
3rd - 5th
Applied Math, Fractions, Measurement
STEAM -- Snap n' Shoot Marshmallow Soccer Game
Kid-built in a few hours . . . this goalie, net and goal, and cool marshmallow “snapper” is a complete kid-built soccer game. We don’t have to use our imagination here! Our snapper really shoots the marshmallow ball, and our goalies really defend.
Use this building project as a challenging independent study for upper elementary, as a whole-class engineering project, or use it to make math and science applications like percentages, measurements and geometry, action/reaction, trajectory, etc.
3rd - 6th
Applied Math, Engineering, Physical Science
CCSS
5.NF.B.3
Also included in: KID CREATED GAMES Standards-based STEM and Math Games Bundle
STEM Math Inquiry Project: Fractions, Measurement & Data Analysis
Engage your students in a hands-on, project-based learning STEM inquiry with a human body & skeleton theme through the IB PYP concepts of systems, structure, function, connection and measure . Designed for Grades 3–5, this resource integrates fractions, measurement, and data analysis as students explore the human skeletal system. Through collaborative learning and critical thinking, students will apply mathematical concepts to real-world scenarios, enhancing their understanding and problem-solvi
3rd - 5th
Applied Math, Measurement
Gingerbread House STEM Christmas Math Activities Real World Math Projects PBL
This real world Christmas math project with the theme Build a mini Gingerbread House or Cookie, has students learning about money and budgeting in a fun PBL. This is great for assessment or group projects. A PERFECT END OF YEAR CLASS PBL - have students build and decorate their own gingerbread house or cookie. ** If getting the students to use the candy you will need to purchase items for this activity ** - You may wish to get the students to bake the gingerbread themselves or use cookies/ G
3rd - 6th
Applied Math, Math, Measurement
CCSS
MP1
, MP4
, MP5
+1
Also included in: Christmas Math and PBL STEM Holiday Bundle 5th 6th 7th Grade
Halloween Haunted House 2nd 3rd Grade Math Project Based Learning / PBL
In this 2nd grade project-based learning activity, students step into the role of Haunted House Designers as they plan, budget, and create the ultimate spooky (or silly!) haunted attraction. This high-engagement activity blends math, creativity, and problem-solving in a way students won’t forget! 👻 What’s Included:Overview and Notes to Teacher (with differentiation tips & prep notes)Student Explanation and Checklist (clear step-by-step directions)Haunted House Brainstorm page for planning ide
2nd - 3rd
Applied Math, Money Math, Place Value
CCSS
2.NBT.A.1
, 2.NBT.A.1a
, 2.NBT.A.1b
+7
Design a Playground
This unit blends mathematical thinking and creative thinking in a way that will have your students asking for more. Their task is to create a new playground for their school. They will need to research existing playground equipment, learn about drawing to scale, and use mathematical knowledge such as geometry, area, and percentages to create their own scale model of a new playground. This unit has been used many times, always to rave reviews.
Included in this unit:
Detailed student task sheets
4th - 6th
Applied Math, Measurement
3rd Grade Fractions Project | Gifted Math Enrichment
Looking for meaningful 3rd grade fractions enrichment for students who finish early or need a deeper challenge? This Fraction Fair Design Challenge is a standards-aligned math project that pushes gifted and high-achieving students beyond worksheets into conceptual understanding, reasoning, and mathematical justification. Students become Fraction Engineers and design interactive math exhibits that teach: • Unit fractions as parts of a whole, sets, and number lines • Fractions as repeated unit fra
3rd - 5th
Applied Math, Fractions, Other (Math)
CCSS
3.NF.A.1
, 3.NF.A.2
, 3.NF.A.3
Hurricane STEM Project | Engineering Design Challenge for Grades 4–8
Bring real-world engineering into your classroom with this high-engagement hurricane engineering design challenge! Students plan, build, test, and improve a model house that must survive hurricane-force winds using a hands-on wind storm simulation (fan or leaf blower). This ready-to-print student packet guides learners through the entire engineering design process while building critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. 📦 What’s Included ✔ Student Cover Page ✔ Engineering P
4th - 8th
Applied Math, Engineering, Measurement
Winter Enrichment Activities - Gifted & Talented Reading, Math & STEM Projects
Are you looking for some engaging winter activities for your third, fourth, and fifth grade gifted and talented students? These ready-to-use resources are perfect to add some fun after winter break. Winter Math Logic Puzzles will engage your students in math critical thinking. They will use their knowledge of multiplication and division to solve for symbols. This activity requires algebraic thinking. Run an Ice Rink is a printable project that addresses perimeter, area, decimals, addition, subtr
3rd - 5th
Applied Math, Engineering, Informational Text
CCSS, NGSS
4.MD.A.3
, 4.NBT.A.3
, 4.NBT.B.4
+40
T-Shirt Entrepreneurs PROJECT BASED LEARNING Math Economics GATE 4-8th
Your students will be excited for this “gold medal standard” project-based math, design, and economics activity. It’s appropriate and adaptable for 4th – 8th grade. It has been a staple for my 4th grade gifted and talented math group since 2013. You won’t be the sage on the stage. Students will problem-solve their way through the project working in collaborative teams, and the teacher will guide, be a resource, spur discussion, play devil’s advocate, and provide mini lessons when necessary. I
4th - 8th
Applied Math, Economics
Also included in: STEAM Class BUNDLE - Math Focus Hours of Hands-on Projects GATE Gifted
Run A Business Project Based Learning
This is a Project Based Learning activity that teaches students about running their very own business! It focuses on collaborative opportunities through hands-on experiences for students to engage in their learning. Students will create a business plan and follow through by running their business. Project Based Learning: Run A Business This product includes differentiated activities, math skills, reading, research, writing, vocabulary, problem solving, aligned with Common Core, and extension ac
2nd - 5th
Applied Math, Graphing, Math
CCSS
2.MD.D.10
, 3.MD.B.3
, 2.NBT.B.5
+10
Fraction and Decimal Real World Math Project
If you are in need of an extension activity, early finisher project, or whole class challenge for your 5th grade students, then this project is for you. This real world math project was designed to help students apply their math knowledge. In this project, students estimate what their home remodel will cost them. They then make decisions based on their budget and personal style to fix up their house. Some parts of the remodel are mandatory, while other enhancements are optional. This gives
5th - 6th
Applied Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
5.NBT.B.5
, 5.NBT.B.7
, 6.NS.B.3
+3
End of Year Math Summer Project Summer Plan Vacation PBL Math Review
Make end-of-year learning exciting and meaningful with this engaging Summer Vacation Math Project Workbook! This 40-page printable math resource combines real-world problem solving, project-based learning, and fun summer themes to help students review important math skills before summer break. Students will practice budgeting, telling time, multiplication, fractions, graphing, geometry, measurement, and more through highly engaging hands-on activities. Instead of repetitive worksheets, students
2nd - 5th
Applied Math, Creative Writing
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
Easter Subitizing Craft Numbers 1-20 | Easter Basket Number Sense Craft
This Easter Basket Subitizing Craft is an awesome way to review our numbers 1-20 and create an adorable Spring bulletin board display all at the same time! Students will color the number, write the number word, fill in a ten frame, write a simple addition sentence and draw a picture. For a better look at what's included, just click on PREVIEW!For more Easter fun, click here...Bunny Craftivity and Writing ProjectJelly Bean Math --- Graphing, Area, Perimeter, Number Ordering, FractionsEaster / S
K - 1st
Applied Math, Numbers
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