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Absolute Value Worksheets: Real-Life Problem Solving Absolute Value 5th 6th 7th
Here's a ready-to-go handout and 2-page worksheet that shows students eight real-life math word problems that use absolute value. From measuring temperatures, to doing DIY projects, to playing golf, we actually use absolute value quite regularly! This is a great absolute value or integer activity to add to your Number System math unit in 5th, 6th, or 7th grade. Students have to interpret different scenarios and learn when to use an integer (i.e. net worth) and when to use absolute value (
5th - 7th
Applied Math, Mental Math, Numbers
CCSS
6.NS.C.6
, 6.NS.C.7
, 6.NS.C.7c
BCE & CE Timelines w/ Integers | Measuring Time w/ Positive & Negative Numbers
Teach BCE/CE timelines while building integer understanding with this comprehensive Measuring Time Using Integers mini-unit. Designed for Grades 6–9, this cross-curricular resource helps students understand BCE and CE dates, positive and negative integers, historical timelines, and the Gregorian calendar in a clear, meaningful way. By connecting math and social studies, students learn how timelines function as number lines, strengthening both integer reasoning and historical thinking. This resou
6th - 10th
Ancient History, Applied Math, Telling Time
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
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
Probability Project genetics and dragons
Probability project is a set of 5 probability activities using genetics to practice and learn probability. Students begin with a story and move through multiple levels of working with genetics to calculate increasingly more complicated probability. Included in this resource:- Student pages for 5 parts of probability project with 2 possible sequences (EDITABLE) - Answer key - EDITABLE Rubric - Teacher's guide - Plus BONUS Probability dragon-themed task cards ($1.60 value) Great for your 7
6th - 7th
Applied Math, Science
CCSS
7.SP.C.7
, 7.SP.C.7a
, 7.SP.C.7b
+1
Also included in: 7th Grade Math Resource Bundle
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
Popcorn Party Math Inquiry Project: Fractions, Measurement & Data Analysis
Engage your students in a fun, hands-on, inquiry-based math project with a popcorn party & movie twist!This resource is perfect for Grades 3–6 and combines fractions, measurement, and data analysis in a real-world, collaborative inquiry-based project. Students will work together to plan and execute a classroom popcorn party while applying math concepts in meaningful ways. UK & USA spelling. Key Features: Hands-On & Inquiry-Based: Students actively explore math concepts through a project that
3rd - 6th
Applied Math, Math, Measurement
May the 4th Activities STEM Star Wars Day Design a Planet Solar System Project
Launch your students into an unforgettable learning adventure with the Design a Planet and Your Own Solar System Project-Based Learning Activity! This differentiated resource takes students to new depths of understanding through a fun, creative process that blends the Planner Design Process with Depth and Complexity thinking tools. Students will move through a complete learning journey with activities designed to spark critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration: ASK: R
5th - 8th
Applied Math, Astronomy, ELA Test Prep
CCSS
RI.5.1
, RI.6.1
, RI.7.1
+3
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
Community Problem-Solving Project Toolkit (Printable + Digital Templates + App)
Help students practice real-world problem-solving with a structured, kid-friendly project flow they can use in any subject. This toolkit guides learners through a simple process: Notice a community or classroom problem Ask questions and gather information Discuss respectfully using sentence starters Plan a solution with clear steps and roles Reflect on what worked and what to improve Perfect for building literacy, collaboration, SEL, and critical thinking without requiring a full PBL train
K - 12th
Applied Math, Civics, Reading Strategies
Using number lines — Multi-Step Word Problems (Grades 3–8)
🧮 Build confidence using proven strategies to tackle multi-step word problems. 📌 **Topics Included:** • Acting out the problem • Analyzing graphs in word problems • Analyzing tables in word problems • Breaking problems into parts • Checking reasonableness • Choosing what to do with remainders • Converting units in problems • Determining the operation • Drawing a diagram • Estimating before solving • Guess and check method • Highlighting important information • Identifying extra steps in multi
3rd - 8th
Applied Math, Arithmetic, Math Test Prep
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
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
Middle School Project Based Learning, Community Problem Solution PBL, 6th-8th
Looking for a meaningful way to keep your students engaged at the end of the year—without introducing new content? This low-prep, student-led PBL project builds critical thinking, academic discussion, and real-world problem solving. Perfect for end of year, after testing, or flexible schedules. This Middle School Project-Based Learning (PBL) unit gives students the opportunity to explore real-world problems in their school or community and develop evidence-based solutions through structured, stu
6th - 8th
Applied Math, Civics, Writing-Expository
CCSS
6.SP.A.1
, 6.SP.A.2
, RI.6.1
+25
7th Grade Financial Literacy Real World Math Problems: Projects & Worksheets
Are you looking to incorporate more financial literacy, budgeting, and real-world math problems into your 7th Grade Math class? Do you want to show your students how the math they learn in class (from equations to ratios to integers to statistics) can be applied in real-world, useful situations?This is the bundle for you!These 12 lessons, projects, and worksheets are aligned to 7th Grade Common Core Standards and include clear instructionsfun visualsengaging, real-life math tasks for your
6th - 8th
Applied Math, Family Consumer Sciences, Financial Literacy
CCSS
7.G.A.1
, 7.G.A.2
, 7.G.B.4
+14
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
Fun Geometry Project | Creative Circle Drawing with Rulers & Compasses |
Looking for a fun, low-stress way to wrap up your geometry unit? This no-prep, ready-to-use Google Slides activity is the perfect end-of-year project! Students apply key geometry concepts while getting creative with circles—ideal for review, display, or Open House. With just a ruler and compass, students will explore radius, diameter, circumference, and area through an engaging design challenge that blends math and art. ✔️ No prep required ✔️ Google Slides format – assign digitally or print
6th - 10th
Applied Math, Geometry, Measurement
CCSS
7.G.A.2
, 7.G.B.4
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
SIMULATIONS Real-World Projects GATE Bundle Gifted
Many of my most popular resources! These products all feature highly participatory activities, real-world simulations, and application of critical thinking. See individual products for larger previews.
3rd - 6th
Applied Math, Engineering
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
Rate of Change Activity with X,Y Table & Graph Project Based Learning with Math
Build engagement with this task centered on raising adorable puppies. Students will calculate the theoretical rate of change for puppy growth using a t-table, a graph, and a slope-intercept equation. They will then discover the experimental rate of change for puppy growth and compare the outcomes to make predictions. With six low-prep versions of the task, your students will soon be confident and competent in using algebra to find real-world solutions. Raising Puppies Mastery Task gives stude
7th - 10th
Algebra, Applied Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
7.EE.B.3
, 7.EE.B.4
, 8.EE.A.2
+12
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
Create a Business Project, Coffee Shop Business, Shark Tank Style Business Unit
Engage your students with this Shark Tank-style, real-world entrepreneurship project where they get to create, brand, and pitch their very own coffee shop business!The Create a Business: Coffee Shop Edition is a highly engaging, standards-aligned project-based learning (PBL) resource designed for middle and high school students. This hands-on activity challenges students to step into the role of young entrepreneurs as they design a cozy, branded coffee shop concept and present their business p
5th - 9th
Applied Math, Business, Economics
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