Basic Math Reference Sheet

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Pumpkin Math

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Pumpkin math is great for rotations and small groups. Students can work together to find out facts about their pumpkins. Students find information such as circumference, measurements, and create graphs. Students are even able to have pumpkin races!

4th - 8th

Basic Operations, Geometry, Math

Area of Complex Figures + Ratios - Real World Multi-Step and Projects GATE

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Mark Hess & Portable Gifted and Talented

I love to teach geometry because students must combine logic, visual perception, and math to solve problems. Why not add art and history into the mix as well? Here is a challenging unit to reinforce basic understanding of calculating the area of complex figures. It will challenge the brightest students in your classroom! We use vintage hotel and restaurant signs to solve problems about calculating the area of complex figures. We begin with the basics and then ramp the level of challenge u

4th - 7th

Geometry, Math, Other (Math)

CCSS

6.G.A.1

, 6.G.A.4

, 6.RP.A.3

Also included in: STEAM Class BUNDLE - Math Focus Hours of Hands-on Projects GATE Gifted

Da Vinci Parachute Prototypes -- Hands-on STEM

Created by

Mark Hess & Portable Gifted and Talented

In this lesson, students solve geometry problems and learn background physics concepts as they build a working model of Leonardo Da Vinci’s parachute. Logic, critical thinking, a bit of Renaissance history, writing and supporting conclusions with details from a source—it’s all here too! Make this extended lesson a cross-curricular, standards-based mini-unit, or just make it a cool building activity. Pick and choose the level of commitment right for you and your students. With the suggested e

4th - 8th

Engineering, Geometry, Physical Science

Elliptical Orbits Project (PBL) - Precalculus Conic Sections & Eccentricity

Created by

Megan Haynes

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