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Geometry & Measurement Bundle | Grades 4–5 | Inquiry-Based Math Projects
Make geometry and measurement exciting for your IB PYP & inquiry based math classroom! Engage Grades 4–5 with inquiry-based geometry & measurement activities that build problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaboration. This 7-resource bundle saves you over 30% and includes 100+ printable pages of interactive games, task cards, and hands-on projects. Perfect for IB PYP classrooms. Designed with Grades 4 & 5 in mind (fully aligned to CCSS Math Grade 5) and easily adaptable for Grades 4
4th - 6th
Applied Math, Geometry, Math
CCSS
5.G.A.1
, 5.G.A.2
, 5.G.B.3
+1
Problem Based Learning Compose 2D Shapes
Problem Based Learning requires real-world, standards based inquiry that fosters collaborative learning teams and integration.
Here is a PBL task for composing 2D shapes to create composite shapes.
Students use 6 trapezoids to compose enough seating for a Birthday Party that has 18 guests. A floor plan is provided in which learning teams must find various ways to compose the 6 trapezoid tables to allow enough room for food, gifts, cake, and a dance or game area.
1st - 3rd
Geometry, Math
CCSS
1.G.A.2
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
IB Math:AI HL:Topic 3(Geometry&Trigonometry: AHL3.14-3.16):Graph Theory
This resource covers key concepts from Graph Theory, including Chinese Postman Problem and Traveling Salesman Problem, aligned with IB Math: Applications and Interpretation HL (AHL3.14–3.16). It includes: Example questions from the Oxford and Haese textbooks Scaffolded investigations to promote student inquiry A dedicated TOK activity linking mathematics to real-world thinking Reflection and inquiry prompts after each section to deepen understanding Perfect for in-class instruction, designed t
11th - 12th
Geometry
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
Da Vinci Parachute Prototypes -- Hands-on STEM
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
After Winter Break Winter STEM Challenge Activity - Print & Digital Bundle
Winter STEM challenges are a powerful way to channel student energy into focused, hands-on problem solving. The Frosted Forest STEM Challenge blends geometry, engineering, and critical thinking into an engaging design task that works for a wide range of grade levels. In this challenge, students work in partners or small groups to design the iciest tree possible using triangular icicles and a clear set of criteria and constraints. The result is a highly engaging STEM activity that feels playful
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Geometry
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
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
Mini Golf STEM Project Create your own Mini Golf Course STEM PBL 4th-7th grade
Looking for a fun, engaging, and educational STEM activity that challenges students and sparks their creativity? Look no further! This Create Your Own Golf Course Mini Golf Hole unit offers an exciting project-based learning (PBL) experience where students work together to design and build their very own mini golf hole, centered around a theme of their choice. Perfect for geometry, STEM, and collaboration in the classroom, this resource is ideal for can be used for gifted and talented student
4th - 7th
Geometry
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
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