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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
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
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
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
Real World FRACTION Project Based Learning
In this project, you’ll turn your real school schedule into a fraction challenge!First, you’ll create an hour-by-hour schedule of a typical school week. ⏰ Next, you’ll group your time into categories (like class time, homework, sleep, activities, and free time) and simplify each category into fractions of your week. Finally, you’ll put your math skills to work by comparing, adding, subtracting, and multiplying your fractions to analyze how your time is really spent. By the end, you’ll see yo
5th - 8th
Applied Math, Fractions, Other (Math)
Christmas Gift Wrapping Math Project – Volume & Surface Area Activity
Bring holiday excitement into your math classroom with this creative Christmas Gift Wrapping activity! Students won’t even realize how much math they’re doing as they calculate volume, design their own box, determine surface area, and finish by decorating a holiday gift. What makes this resource special? • Step-by-step guidance that supports all learners • Visual models and scaffolded tables • A perfect balance of creativity and rigorous math practice • A fully worked answer key for easy c
5th - 9th
Applied Math, Geometry, Measurement
CCSS
5.MD.C.3
, 5.MD.C.3a
, 5.MD.C.3b
+8
Volume & Surface Area Gift Wrapping Project | Real-World Math Activity
Bring excitement into your math classroom with this creative Gift Wrapping activity! Students won’t even realize how much math they’re doing as they calculate volume, design their own box, determine surface area, and finish by decorating a special gift. What makes this resource special? • Step-by-step guidance that supports all learners • Visual models and scaffolded tables • A perfect balance of creativity and rigorous math practice • A fully worked answer key for easy checking • Neurodi
5th - 9th
Applied Math, Geometry, Measurement
CCSS
5.MD.C.3
, 5.MD.C.3a
, 5.MD.C.3b
+8
Playground Design Project
This comprehensive, real-world math project challenges students to design a safe and functional playground within a budget constraint. Students apply geometry, area and perimeter calculations, and practical problem-solving skills to create a complete playground design.
4th - 10th
Applied Math, Geometry, Measurement
CCSS
4.MD.A.3
, MP1
, MP2
+2
Luxury Home Staging Challenge: An Interior Design Project
Elevate your math instruction with this rigorous and highly engaging activity designed specifically for advanced learners ready for challenging, real-world application. Turn standard arithmetic practice into a high-stakes, authentic design challenge where students step into the role of Luxury Home Stagers. What Students Will Do: Students are given a fixed budget of $12,000 and must purchase furniture and decor from a custom catalog (included) to furnish four distinct rooms. They must meet spec
3rd - 6th
Applied Math, Arithmetic, Decimals
CCSS
5.NBT.B.7
My Dream Store – Project Based Learning | Decimal Operations | Discounts, Tax, &
My Dream Store – Project Based Learning | Decimal Operations | Discounts, Tax, & Sales | Printable ProjectBring real-world math to life with this highly engaging My Dream Store project! Students design their own store, create items to “sell,” and apply real math skills such as decimals, percent discounts, tax, tip, and profit. This hands-on project allows students to be creative while practicing essential computation skills. Perfect for upper elementary, middle school, intervention groups, enr
6th - 9th
Algebra, Applied Math, Basic Operations
CCSS
6.NS.B.3
, 7.RP.A.3
, MP2
Famous Mathematicians: Middle School Math Research Project 5th 6th 7th 8th
Here is a ready-to-go middle school math project for your students in 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th grade. Each student will choose a famous mathematician, complete focused research about their life and mathematical discoveries, and create an organized project with paragraphs and visuals to share their learning. How to Use:Print pages 2-13 for each student. Page 2 has clear instructions for the project including a website students can use to choose their mathematicians, places to write due dates, and
5th - 8th
Applied Math, Library Skills, Other (Math)
CCSS
CCRA.W.2
, WHST.6-8.7
, MP2
+2
Balloon Rocket STEM Project | Newton’s 3rd Law Science Experiment Grades: 3-6
Balloon Rocket STEM Project | Newton’s 3rd Law Hands-On Science Engage your 3rd–6th grade students in an exciting, hands-on STEM activity that explores Newton’s Third Law of Motion! This comprehensive Balloon Rocket STEM Project is designed to teach fundamental physics concepts through inquiry, experimentation, and critical thinking. Perfect for classroom science units, STEM clubs, or homeschooling, this project combines fun with rigorous learning. What’s Included:- 800-Word Non-Fiction Pass
3rd - 6th
Applied Math, Engineering, Measurement
Real World Class Restaurant | Business Plan Budgeting Project | Financial Math
Do you want your students to learn financial literacy skills and budgeting in a real life setting? Students will undertake the ultimate business plan project by running a class restaurant/ cafe. As the teacher you will guide your class to pick a theme for your restaurant and then take them through the steps needed to be successful. Are you looking for a fun way to teach your students about about financial literacy and real world math? Have you thought about running a class cafe/ restaurant
5th - 9th
Applied Math, Business, Math
CCSS
MP1
, MP3
, MP4
Also included in: Financial Literacy Project Bundle Grades 5 to 9 | Economics and Business
Ultimate Athlete Project A Math and Sports Adventure Project
Who is the Ultimate Athlete? In this project, students select a sport of choice, compare athletes statistics and determine the ultimate athlete! Let Math and Sports combine in this high interest activity. Ideas for extension projects is included as well as a website reference list. Great engaging activity to extend decimals, statistics, interpreting graphs and data analysis.
5th - 8th
Applied Math, Statistics
Math Extra Credit Projects
Thank you for downloading this document! This is a list of five extra credit opportunities for math that can be used for 6th, 7th, 8th, or 9th grades. It is also an excellent homeschool material. It is in the form of a one-page list and also 5 task cards. The topics are very general and include absolute value, mathematicians, and 3D models. It has multiple modalities including rap, song, drawing, acting, Power Point, Prezi, animoto, and essay writing. This grouping is great for differentiation b
6th - 8th
Applied Math, Other (Math)
CSI Data Handling – Crime Scene Investigation Maths Project
🕵️♂️ CSI Data Handling – Crime Scene Investigation Maths Project Subjects: Math, Data Handling, Statistics Grades: 6–8 (UK: Upper KS2 / KS3) Resource Type: Investigation, Group Activity, Real-Life Maths Format: PDF Time Required: ~50 minutes 🔍 Description Engage your students with this Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) Data Handling activity, where maths skills are used to solve a serious crime! Students act as police consultants, analysing five pieces of statistical evidence to e
6th - 10th
Applied Math, Statistics
Ask, Survey, Analyze! A Complete Data Science & Statistics Project
This multi-lesson “Data Detective” resource gives students a complete, authentic introduction to data science — from designing surveys, to collecting real data, to analyzing patterns, to drawing evidence-based conclusions. Perfect for enrichment, science fair projects, independent research, STEM extensions, or exploratory statistics for elementary, middle, or high school. Perfect For Science fair projects Enrichment / Gifted & Talented STEM programs Upper-elementary, middle, or high school M
5th - 10th
Applied Math
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