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Friday Math - Penny Tile Flooring for Upper Elementary and GATE
Another Friday Math lesson for hands-on learning across several Common Core Standards . . . at least 22 standards from 2nd to 6th grade: multiplication, division, decimals, area, geometry arrays, expressing ratios, public speaking and listening, and more!
In this lesson, students apply math skills to determine the number of pennies required to tile a kitchen floor. They’ll make strong hands-on, visual-mathematic connections for area and multiplication as they tackle this real-life DYI dilem
3rd - 6th
Applied Math, Geometry
Rock Museum STEM Unit: Properties of Matter 4-5 Grade TEKS and NGSS Aligned
Properties of Matter STEM Unit | Rock Museum Project for Grades 4–5 Looking for an engaging, hands-on way to teach properties of matter and connect it to math and STEM skills? This STEM Unit for Grades 4–5 has everything you need! Students will become geologists and museum curators as they design and create their own rock museum exhibit. Along the way, they’ll investigate the properties of matter, practice critical math skills with perimeter and area of irregular figures (including unknow
4th - 5th
Engineering, General Science, Geometry
CCSS, NGSS
3.MD.C.6
, 3.MD.C.7a
, 3.MD.C.7b
+5
Area of Complex Figures + Ratios - Real World Multi-Step and Projects GATE
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
+2
Also included in: STEAM Class BUNDLE - Math Focus Hours of Hands-on Projects GATE Gifted
Friday Math: "Hands-on" Scaling -- Ratios and Fractions
Why not spice up the common core standards with this (literally) hands-on activity? It's a perfect fit for a Friday or two or for an extension to challenge advanced learners.
Students will use critical thinking to explore area, scale, fractions, ratios, and spatial relations by tracing their hand and transforming their hand to 1:4 scale. An extension activity extends this lesson to art and mechanical drawing applications.
This lesson is recommended for 4th or 5th grade gifted and talented an
4th - 7th
Fractions, Geometry
Beginner Chess Lesson 3: Check and Checkmate
♟️ Beginner Chess Lesson 3: Check & CheckmateAligned to CA Common Core State Standards Clear, Visual, and Perfect for Elementary–Middle SchoolNow that your students know the board and how each piece moves, it’s time for one of the most exciting parts of chess: understanding check and checkmate.This lesson makes these big concepts simple and accessible—even for brand-new players. Using clear visuals, examples, and guided practice, students learn how to identify threats, defend their king, and
4th - 8th
Geometry
Also included in: Beginner Chess Bundle (Lessons 1–5)The Complete Introduction to Chess
Beginner Chess Lesson 1: The Board, Coordinates & How to Set It Up!
Kick off your chess unit with a lesson that builds rock-solid foundations! This engaging, student-friendly resource introduces learners to the most essential first step in mastering chess: understanding the board, coordinates, and how to set the game up correctly.Students will learn: ✔️ How the chessboard is organized ✔️ How to read and use chess coordinates (files, ranks, algebraic notation) ✔️ How to correctly set up every piece ✔️ Through hands-on practice that builds confidence and spa
4th - 8th
Geometry
Also included in: Beginner Chess Bundle (Lessons 1–5)The Complete Introduction to Chess
Iggy Peck, Architect: Literacy, Geometry and Engineering Unit
The students will be introduced to Iggy Peck, Architect through a story map and character traits ditto. They will begin to explore what an architect does and look at bridge design, focusing on geometry. The students will have 3 hands-on labs to complete this unit: "Which paper column can hold the most books?", "Build a truss bridge using craft sticks" and "Bridge building STEM challenge using EDP." The unit has 3 videos that will help the students better understand the key concepts of archit
1st - 5th
Engineering, Geometry, Informational Text
Standards Aligned Montessori Lower EL (Elementary I) Geometry Scope and Sequence
Unlock Seamless Montessori Lesson Planning with Our Comprehensive Quarterly Scope and Sequence!Elevate your Montessori classroom with our meticulously crafted quarterly scope and sequence for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades, perfectly aligned with the BEST Geometry Standards. This indispensable resource is designed to simplify your lesson planning, ensuring a harmonious blend of Montessori principles and state standards. Features:Complete Standard Checklists: Detailed checklists for Geometry (with some
1st - 3rd
Geometry, Math, Measurement
STEAM Marble Park Enrichment -- Whole Class and GATE - Math - Engineering
This school year Portable Gifted and Talented is filling up the portable with whole-class enrichment lessons. The lessons are designed to be used by a gifted resource teacher in a “push-in” model or for classroom teachers who want to reach all levels of ability in an engaging way. Great fun and challenging thinking! This enrichment is designed for whole-class 4th and 5th grade or gifted and talented and high ability 3rd grade students. Success in this unit will rely on hands-on application o
3rd - 5th
Engineering, Geometry
CCSS
4.NBT.B.5
, 5.NBT.B.5
, 3.OA.B.5
+2
Also included in: KID CREATED GAMES Standards-based STEM and Math Games Bundle
Three Dimensional Geometry 3 Pack for GATE and Middle School 33% Discount
You get "Cone Nets and Gnome Hat Parachutes," "Colorado Flag," and "Sports Pennants."
All three are very hands on and full of critical thinking. Please see the preview for details on the lessons.
2 for the price of one.
4th - 8th
Geometry, Math
CCSS
4.MD.A.2
, 4.MD.A.3
, 4.MD.C.5
+7
Elementary Geometry & Art Lesson Plan
This document includes a lesson plan with specific guiding questions to foster individual student's learning. The lesson plan is generally for grades 2nd - 4th, but may be modfied a grade below or above depending on the students' ability levels. Each student is required to create a authentic product as an individal assessment. Math is incorporate within the concept of introducing geometry: 2-D shapes and their attribributes along with Art elements and terminology. An end product is provided as a
PreK - 4th
Art, Geometry
Colors and Shapes with Brain Breaks (Editable)
Practice your colors and shapes with fun, energetic Brain Breaks. The PowerPoint has 6 Brain Breaks to keep your students focused while learning their colors and shapes. There are 2D and 3D shapes included. Edit the PowerPoint to mix up the slides to keep your students from predicting what is next. Click here to see a preview videoCheck out my other products! Alphabet Fluency with Brain BreaksInteractive Interventions w/Lowercase Letter Superheroes/Princess Interactive Interventions w/Upper
PreK - 1st
Geometry
What Shape Is It? Interactive PowerPoint
This a fun and engaging game for early learners.It asks students to match shapes given 3 choices. It allows you to give access to your students so that they can independently decide each answer.Each time the child answers the question, it will automatically go to the next question or ask the same question again.This is a great tool to help determine your students’ ability to match and label shapes. Download our sample activity: What Color is Rusty?
PreK - 1st
Geometry
STEAMy GATE 4th 5th 6th PYRAMIDS Unit
Very STEAMy with reading and writing, too! This unit is loaded with higher order thinking tasks, variety across the curriculum, creative responses, and hands-on learning through building and design. It’s the same sort of stuff you’re used to seeing here, and your kids will love it!
• Level—4th through 6th grade GATE
• Time—about 15 hours
• Materials—start saving cardboard!
Craft sticks and tape or low temp hot glue. Otherwise, common classroom materials.
You’ll get explanations, teacher
4th - 7th
Geometry, Social Studies
CCSS
5.MD.A.1
, 7.G.B.6
, RI.5.1
+8
Beginner Chess Lesson 2: The Pieces
♟️ Beginner Chess Lesson 2: The Pieces & How They MoveAligned to CA Common Core State Standards Perfect for Elementary–Middle School ClassroomsBring the game to life with this engaging second lesson in your beginner chess unit! After mastering the board and coordinates, students are ready to explore the heart of the game: the six chess pieces and their unique movements.This clear, visual, highly structured lesson helps students build confidence by learning: ✔️ The names of all six pieces ✔️
4th - 8th
Geometry
Also included in: Beginner Chess Bundle (Lessons 1–5)The Complete Introduction to Chess
STEAM Geometry, Area, Ratios, Hands-on Math COLORADO FLAG DESIGN CHALLENGE
Full STEAM ahead! Here’s a fun and challenging one or two hour math lesson which combines mathematical problem solving, graphic design, following written directions, and an eye for art. It’s all ready-to-print including student handouts, teacher directions, samples, explanations, and an answer key. Use it today with common classroom materials!
Students solve problems about area and ratios to discover the proper measurements for a scaled version of the Colorado state flag and then solve pro
4th - 8th
Geometry, Measurement
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
Montessori Geometry Materials Print Your Own Lower Elementary inc Virtual BUNDLE
Lower Elementary Montessori Geometry 1 Printable Resources and Virtual Resources for students aged 5-9Any time I add a Kindergarten to Grade 3 (Lower Elementary) Geometry material, I will add it to this bundle.This manual was created by an AMS trained Montessorian. This teaching geometry bundle contains hundreds of pages (too many to count!) of: Printable Geometry materials to USEGeometry eLearning resourcesGeometry Classroom Inventory Checklists and CardsMaterial Analysis for 12 geometry mater
K - 4th
Geometry, Math, Other (Math)
STEM Kid Constructions - TOPS! Cool Lessons from the Core
Tops are the tops! Let’s make our own and experiment!
Who would have thought we could blend so much science, engineering, and math into this simple little toy?
You’ve probably seen those valentines where you can punch out a circle and insert a pencil to make a top. Those are hugely disappointing. These tops, however, are COOL!
Anytime we do something cool in the classroom, we want to sneak in plenty of content with it, right? Such is the case here, and you’ll find Common Core State Standa
3rd - 7th
Engineering, Geometry
CCSS
4.MD.A.2
, 4.MD.C.6
, 5.MD.A.1
+6
Also included in: Gifted and Talented SURVIVAL KIT Bundle -- 235 pages, big discount!
Math Geometry -- Drawing 3-D Solid Figures--Vertices, Faces, Edges
What a great challenge activity for your gifted and talented students, or those students who learn best by drawing the shapes themselves. A good review of counting faces, vertices and edges.
2nd - 11th
Geometry
Also included in: Geometry and Symmetry Bundle
Beginner Chess Lesson 4: Special Moves
♟️ Beginner Chess Lesson 4: Special Moves (Castling, En Passant & Promotion)Aligned to CA Common Core State Standards Engaging & Easy-to-Teach for Grades 3–8Take your students’ chess skills to the next level with this exciting lesson on the three most important—and most misunderstood—special moves in chess! After learning how pieces move and how to identify check and checkmate, students are ready to master the strategic moves that transform real gameplay. In this clear and visual lesson, stud
4th - 8th
Classroom Community, Geometry, Other (Math)
Also included in: Beginner Chess Bundle (Lessons 1–5)The Complete Introduction to Chess
Friday Math -- Baseball Card Probability Game
This series of activities will challenge students’ Common Core skills and critical thinking skills in a variety of ways!
How do baseball video game developers design their video games so that Major League players perform with relative accuracy according to their real-life strengths and weaknesses? They begin with statistics and probability.
In this series of activities, students will apply probability (expressed as fractions and dice rolls) in order to design a baseball card which will be use
4th - 8th
Fractions, Geometry
Also included in: KID CREATED GAMES Standards-based STEM and Math Games Bundle
Area of Rectangles Triangles Parallelograms Trapezoids 5th Grade Geometry Unit 4
Teach students to solve the area for geometric shapes through examples and word problems. The first part is a gradual release lesson for rectangles, while the second part teaches how to find the area of triangles. I originally taught this to gifted and talented fifth graders. Save about 25% off the price of individual resources by purchasing the bundle.This lesson by Catch My Products is also available in ActivInspire Software for use with the Promethean Board at: Triangles and Parallelogra
4th - 5th
Geometry, Other (Math)
CCSS
4.MD.A.3
Frayer Model Madness - Geometry!
This google slides assignment is completely editable! 3rd Grade Geometry terms & Frayer Model strategy intertwined into rigorous learning! This leads students into a deeper understanding of geometric concepts. I usually use this as an extension for higher level/gifted learners. Students can add text boxes to each of the models to represent their learning. I typically put chart paper up on my Smartboard and model this for students in the first few slides. Closely aligned to Virginia SOL stand
3rd - 4th
Geometry, Math Test Prep
CCSS
3.G.A.1
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