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Area and Perimeter Process Chart |4th Grade Math| How Do I Know If It’s A or P
Help students confidently decide whether a word problem is asking for area or perimeter with this student-friendly, step-by-step process chart. This Area vs. Perimeter process chart guides students to analyze the text, identify key words, and justify their thinking before solving. It is designed to support all learners and can be used across I Need Help, I Can Do It, and I Can Teach It levels. 👉 This process chart pairs perfectly with the Area & Perimeter worksheets already available in m
3rd - 5th
Measurement
CCSS
4.MD.A.3
3rd–4th Grade Math Flip Book: Perimeter
This 3rd–4th Grade Math Flip Book provides students with a clear, step-by-step process for understanding and calculating perimeter. Designed as a visual reference, this resource helps students build a conceptual understanding of perimeter while learning multiple ways to find the distance around a two-dimensional shape. ✅ Students learn how to: Understand perimeter as the distance around a shape Find perimeter using grid models and counting units Find perimeter when side lengths are given Measu
3rd - 5th
Geometry, Math, Measurement
CCSS
3.MD.D.8
Also included in: Math Flip-Books | Complete Interactive Notebook Bundle | Grades 4-6
3rd–4th Grade Math Flip Book: Area
This 3rd–4th Grade Math Flip Book provides students with a clear, step-by-step process for understanding and calculating area. Designed as a visual reference, this resource helps students build a conceptual understanding of area before applying formulas and solving problems. Students learn that area represents the number of unit squares inside a two-dimensional shape and practice finding area using multiple representations. ✅ Students learn how to: Define area using unit squares Find area by c
3rd - 4th
Geometry, Math, Measurement
CCSS
3.MD.C.5
, 3.MD.C.5a
, 3.MD.C.6
+1
Also included in: Math Flip-Books | Complete Interactive Notebook Bundle | Grades 4-6
February STEM Activities Bundle | Valentine STEM Party Stations +Data & Redesign
Make Valentine’s Day academic and fun with 8 hands-on STEM party centers! Students plan, build, test, record results, and redesign using the Engineering Design Process. Includes station cards + recording sheets. Looking for a Valentine’s Day activity that feels like a party and delivers real learning? These Valentine STEM Activities Party Centers include 8 engaging STEM challenges that are perfect for grades 3–5. Students work in teams to plan, build, test, collect data, and improve—all wi
3rd - 5th
Classroom Community, Engineering, Measurement
IB Math (AI) Guilty Party Topic 1.6 Rounding and Significant Figures Sig Figs
The game of Clue requires deductive reasoning, logic, and critical thinking skills to solve the mystery. By gamifying a math problem to mimic the structure of Clue, students are encouraged to use these same skills to solve mathematical problems, thereby enhancing their problem-solving abilities. Students work collaboratively to solve the 10 math problems and use the clues to solve the mystery. Clues can be posted around the classroom and students show their work and solve the mystery on their i
10th - 12th, Higher Education
Applied Math, Decimals, Measurement
PLAN A PARTY 4th Grade Math Enrichment Project Decimals Area Elapsed Time
With this Plan A Party real-world math project, your students will become expert event planners as they design the ultimate birthday celebration for Mr. and Mrs. Moneybags! They will apply a range of important math skills like elapsed time, multi-step problem solving, and estimating to pull off the party of the century. Perfect to use for 4th grade math enrichment of 5th grade review. Math Skills Students Will Use:estimatingmulti-digit addition and subtraction (whole numbers and decimals)area a
4th - 5th
Basic Operations, Measurement
CCSS
3.MD.A.1
, 3.MD.C.5
, 3.MD.C.7
+19
Beginning of Year Science Back to School STEM Activity Elementary Team Building
Perfect for Back to School STEM | Beginning of the Year Science, Grades 2–8The Apples Aloft Tower STEM Challenge is ideal for first week of school science activities, offering an engaging way to introduce your students to STEM practices, teamwork, and the engineering design process. Whether you're planning for back to school STEM activities in elementary or a middle school fall science unit, this tower-building challenge helps set classroom expectations, spark creativity, and build community
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Measurement, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Project Based Learning-Design a Mini-Golf Hole Challenge
Bring math and science to life with Mini-Golf Mayhem — an engaging, hands-on Project-Based Learning (PBL) unit where students design a mini-golf hole through creativity and innovation! By aligning this resource to your own geometry and science standards, students will go through the process of designing and building their very own creative mini-golf hole. Students will: Explore angles, measurement, force, and motion Apply real-world problem-solving and collaboration Innovate with creativity w
3rd - 8th
Geometry, Measurement, Physics
(STEM) Upcycle Fashion STEAM BIG 6 Activity
STEAM Upcycled Fashion Project – Engaging Sustainability & Design ThinkingElevate your STEAM classroom with this interactive upcycled fashion project. Students transform old clothing into stunning, repurposed designs while applying essential science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics concepts! This hands-on sustainability lesson integrates The Big 6 Process Model, guiding students through critical thinking, research, and creative problem-solving as they explore material science,
6th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences, Measurement, Other (Arts)
CCSS, NGSS
6.G.A.1
, 7.RP.A.2
, 8.F.A.1
+10
STEM Super Tower
This is a short whole group and group science lesson to demonstrate STEM and the Engineering Process (Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, Improve). You will need additional materials: 50 notecards per group, 6 in of tape per group, a small superhero toy, and scissors and glue are optional. Students will have a problem that they will need to solve by using the Engineering Process as a group. My students loved it!
3rd - 8th
Engineering, Measurement
Foil Boat Building Summer Fun | Hands on Math and Science | STEM Activity
Fun end of year Science Challenge to explore sinking and floating. Foil Boat Building Activity! Sink or float? They'll love designing a blueprint, testing their boat with marbles or pennies. Kids love competing! Try this science activity this summer at camp!This product includes:*Resource suggestions *Materials needed *Steps in a Process *Aqua foil BLUEPRINT sheet *Aqua foil Boat Data sheet *Terms of Use *Credits page This is a great activity for:*Science observations *Scientific Method/ Process
K - 8th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Engineering, Measurement, Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
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
Subtracting Units of Time (with regrouping): Self-Checking Puzzles
These twelve self-checking puzzles guide students through the steps of subtracting units of time that require regrouping. Students first match pieces showing equivalent times that are regrouped as needed. Students then find the matching puzzle piece with the difference between the given times. Fluency in adding and subtracting units of time that may need regrouping is a prerequisite for solving elapsed time word problems. These puzzles not only provide students with an opportunity to practice
3rd
Math, Measurement
CCSS
3.MD.A.1
Also included in: Growing Bundles: Self-checking Puzzles for 3rd Grade
Spaghetti Structures Engineering Challenge for Hands-on Small Groups
Introducing "Spaghetti Structures" - an engaging and interactive resource on that will inspire your students' creativity and critical thinking skills. Designed for third through fifth grades, this resource helps students dive into the exciting world of engineering design. Students also practice collaboration, measuring, and exploring the Latin root word "struct" and associated vocabulary. The "Spaghetti Structures" resource provides a comprehensive lesson plan that guides students through the pr
3rd - 5th
Engineering, Measurement
CCSS, NGSS
2.MD.A.1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Measurement Menu Study
Measurement Menu Study
Think there is no time for creativity in this time of high-stakes testing? Tired of the same old assignments? Well, so are a lot of students. This Measurement Menu study extends learning and retention through creative activities based on Bloom’s Taxonomy, Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences, Creative Productive Thinking, and Sandra Kaplan’s Depth and Complexity icons. It allows for differentiation for all students through Pace, Process, and Product Choice and
Not Specific
Measurement
Maglev Vehicle Hands-On Project
Scalable Maglev Project Packet with Answer Key, Instructions and Unit Plan (31 pages)An Exciting 8th Grade Hands-On Project! This is an in-depth 3 Week Hands-On Project for 8th graders that can be adjusted to span 2 to 5 weeks (and possibly even longer). It is tested and scalable. Tools and machines are required for this project.Students will design their own maglev car from concept to construction and race the car using the Problem Solving Process. When finished with the entire project, student
7th - 10th
Engineering, Measurement, Physical Science
Adding Units of Time (with regrouping) - Self-Checking Puzzles
These twelve self-checking puzzles guide students through the steps of adding units of time that require regrouping. In this hands-on math activity, students first match pieces based on adding like units of time (hours to hours and minutes to minutes). Students then find the matching puzzle piece with the equivalent time expressed in standard format after the excess minutes are regrouped. Fluency in adding and subtracting units of time that may need regrouping is a prerequisite for solving ela
3rd
Math, Measurement
CCSS
3.MD.A.1
Also included in: Growing Bundles: Self-checking Puzzles for 3rd Grade
STEM Challenge Task Cards Zoo Animals and Habitat Hashtag Blocks Building Bricks
STEM challenge task cards with a zoo animals theme for beginner builders! These are basic tasks for building materials like hashtag blocks, building bricks, play dough, pipe cleaners, or interlocking cubes. ✅ What You'll Get ✅ Overview and teacher notes with building tips32 world landmark cards! These are provided in both full page and 4 per page layouts (task card size). Recording pages for students to write down their ideas or recreate their design on paper.STEM Decor (S T E M posters, plus
PreK - 1st
Engineering, Measurement
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
STEM Challenge Task Cards World Landmarks Hashtag Blocks Building Bricks
STEM challenge task cards with a world landmarks theme for beginner builders! These are basic tasks for building materials like hashtag blocks, building bricks, play dough, pipe cleaners, or interlocking cubes. ✅ What You'll Get ✅ Overview and teacher notes with building tips28 world landmark cards! These are provided in both full page and 4 per page layouts (task card size). Recording pages for students to write down their ideas or recreate their design on paper.STEM Decor (S T E M posters,
K - 3rd
Engineering, Measurement
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
STEM Challenge Task Cards United States Symbols Hashtag Blocks Building Bricks
STEM challenge task cards with a U.S. Symbols theme for beginner builders! These are basic tasks for building materials like hashtag blocks, building bricks, play dough, pipe cleaners, or interlocking cubes. ✅ What You'll Get ✅ Overview and teacher notes with building tips28 United States symbols cards! These are provided in both full page and 4 per page layouts (task card size). Recording pages for students to write down their ideas or recreate their design on paper.STEM Decor (S T E M poste
PreK - 1st
Engineering, Measurement
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
STEM Challenge Task Cards Structures hashtag blocks, building bricks, play dough
STEM challenge task cards with a transportation theme for beginner builders! These are basic tasks for building materials like hashtag blocks, building bricks, play dough, pipe cleaners, or interlocking cubes. ✅ What You'll Get ✅ Overview and teacher notes with building tips28 buildings and structures cards! These are provided in both full page and 4 per page layouts (task card size). Buildings, bridges, and things seen around town (playground, bench, bus stop, etc.)Recording pages for student
PreK - 1st
Engineering, Measurement
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
Kindergarten Pet STEM Challenges Task Cards Hashtag Blocks Building Play Dough
These STEM cards have challenges on them for students to make and build pets and animals as well as things pets might need. These cards are for beginner builders; you will need building materials like hashtag blocks, building bricks, play dough, pipe cleaners, or interlocking cubes. ✅ What You'll Get ✅ Overview and teacher notes with building tips28 pets and pet needs cards! These are provided in both full page and 4 per page layouts (task card size). Recording pages for students to write down
PreK - 1st
Engineering, Measurement
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
Transportation Kindergarten STEM Activities Task Cards Blocks Play Dough
STEM challenge task cards with a transportation theme for beginner builders! These are basic tasks for building materials like hashtag blocks, building bricks, play dough, pipe cleaners, or interlocking cubes. ✅ What You'll Get ✅ Overview and teacher notes with building tips28 transportation building cards! These are provided in both full page and 4 per page layouts (task card size).Sorting mats for air, land, water so students can sort the transportation objects by where they would see and us
PreK - 1st
Engineering, Measurement
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
STEM Challenge Task Cards Hashtag Blocks Building Bricks Fast Finishers Centers
STEM challenge task cards with a food alphabet theme for beginner builders! These are basic tasks for building materials like hashtag blocks, building bricks, play dough, pipe cleaners, or interlocking cubes. If you do a letter of the week theme, this is another way to get hands on with your ABCs! ✅ What You'll Get ✅ Overview and teacher notes with building tips40 A to Z food building cards! There are several letters with more than one building idea (X is excluded) as well as a free build card.
PreK - 1st
Engineering, Measurement
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
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