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Math Project-Create Own Dream Home-Blueprints and Floor Plan (perimeter & area)
Create blueprints and/or floor plans for your own dream home!!
Your little architects will love dreaming big with this project. Using their imaginations and graph paper, they will create their own blueprints.They will be learning area, measurement and perfecting those problem solving and critical thinking skills. The bonus is they won't even know it because they will be having fun.
This project is very "real life" oriented.
For the younger grades this would be better for the GT students. Or
3rd - 9th
Math
CCSS
3.MD.B.4
, 3.MD.C.5a
, 3.MD.C.6
+4
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
4th Grade STEM Number and Shape Patterns Worksheet - Project-Based Math
Looking for a way to make math patterns worksheets feel relevant and Interactive? This 4th-grade STEM shape patterns and number patterns unit utilises PBL (Project-Based Learning) to go beyond just math worksheets to bring Alan Turing’s WWII codebreaking story to life, including patterns in nature. When the Alan Turing Trust is hacked, students take on real-world roles! They crack cyphers, and use algebraic thinking to solve missions inspired by true problem solving scenarios to create a li
4th
Algebra, Informational Text, World History
CCSS
4.MD.A.2
, 4.MD.A.3
, 4.OA.A.1
+8
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
Addition and Subtraction Extension: Exploring Underwater Submersibles
Engage your students in real-world math exploration with this exciting hands-on project! This resource integrates addition and subtraction strategies with ocean exploration, encouraging students to analyze submersibles, compare travel depths, and create their own models. Perfect for upper elementary and middle school learners, this activity strengthens problem-solving skills while sparking curiosity about marine science. What’s Included: Lesson Plan & Objectives – Students will estimate sums an
4th - 8th
Math
Ratios Scale Comparison 6 Pack GIFTED AND TALENTED Hands-on Real World Math
Low prep! Get started tomorrow! Here are math selections from my most popular math and STEM units for GATE students.
Included in this collection are a baker’s half-dozen activities for real-world, high-interest hands-on math projects with ratio and scale. The activities often extend into art, science, engineering, or other areas of math as well.
You get at least 6 hours of contact time here. These activities are challenging for my 5th grade gifted and talented students and will still be
4th - 7th
Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
5.MD.A.1
, 5.NF.B.5
, 5.NF.B.5a
+8
Year 7 Mathematics Lesson on Place Value and Inequality Symbols
A 60-minute lesson for students to learn and practice identifying and determining the place value of a number as a well as understanding what an inequality symbol is and how it works. This lesson in includes: Starter Questions (worksheet with solutions) + Challenge problem to extend students (worksheet with solutions)Powerpoint slides with examplesFun and interactive activity with no preprartion required at the end of the powerpoint slides to engage students on how to use and apply the inquality
5th - 8th
Other (Math)
Inequalities - Graphing and Solving (Grades 6-9) (Editable)
"Inequalities - Complete Lesson on Graphing & Solving | Algebra Fundamentals" General Information: A comprehensive algebra resource covering inequality symbols, graphing inequalities on number lines, and solving one-step and two-step inequalities. This PowerPoint includes symbol definitions, step-by-step examples, guided practice, and independent practice problems with solutions. Perfect for introducing inequalities or providing comprehensive review. Content Breakdown: Number of Slides: 20-
4th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Algebra, Math Test Prep, Physics
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
PBL: Mapping Your School on a Coordinate Grid: CORE (Geometry and Number Sense)
For an in-depth preview go here: http://pblparadise.blogspot.com/
CORE Standards
6.G.3 Draw polygons in the coordinate plane given coordinates for the vertices; use coordinates to find the length of a side joining points with the same first coordinate or the same second coordinate. Apply these techniques in the context of solving real-world and mathematical problems.
6.NS.6.b Understand signs of numbers in ordered pairs as indicating locations in quadrants of the coordinate plane; recognize th
5th - 8th
Math
Understanding Sodium in Our Food – A Math & Nutrition Lesson on Multiplication
Engage your students in real-world math application with this interactive lesson on sodium in our food! Designed for upper elementary and middle school students, this resource integrates math and nutrition by teaching multiplication strategies while exploring daily sodium intake. What's Included? PowerPoint Presentation – A step-by-step guide covering sodium’s role in our diet, USDA recommendations, and how to calculate sodium intake using multiplication. Sodium Content Chart – A handy referen
4th - 8th
Health, Math
Preparing Healthy Trail Mix with Division – Math & Nutrition Lesson
Make math meaningful and engaging with this hands-on division and nutrition activity! Students will explore healthy eating habits while applying division concepts to real-world situations—designing their own trail mix and solving division problems along the way! What’s Included? Healthy Eating Research Task – Students research nutritious trail mix ingredients and consider food allergies Ingredient Portioning Activity – Determine how to divide 4.98 lbs of trail mix among different ingredie
4th - 8th
Health, Math
Friday Math -- Sports Pennants Geometry Design for 21st Century Learners
Powerful visual-mathematical connections with hands-on design challenges. . .
Everyone likes to cheer for someone, and the traditional pennant has been a mainstay of “fandom” for more than a century. Tried, tested, and refined with GATE nonverbal ability 4th and 5th graders, this lesson should be a hit with 6th grade, 7th grade (or beyond) too!
In this lesson, students use geometry, number sense, and measurement skills to design their own pennants. The keyword is PRECISION in these designs.
4th - 8th
Geometry
Also included in: STEAM Class BUNDLE - Math Focus Hours of Hands-on Projects GATE Gifted
Engaging Woodland Activities Bundle | Google Classroom™ and Printable Resources
Discover the Secrets of Woodlands! Inspiring Biology Lessons for All!This comprehensive package is ideal for Google Classroom™, featuring slides that explore woodland animals and their unique habitats. Two printable resources are included: one focusing on woodland animals and art and the other on animal adaptations and climate change. The design resource invites students to unleash their creativity and envision future animals and their homes. What's Included:⭐️ Vibrant Google Slides Present
2nd - 4th
Basic Operations, Biology, Environment
NGSS
3-LS4-3
, 2-LS4-1
Time Management Back to school Project life skills Pie Chart Math Activity AVID
⭐3 versions: Print and go⭐ Time Management Pie Chart Math Art Project perfect to review student goals, math concepts, and reflect. Instructions, templates, drafts, brainstorming, rubrics, and differentiation included. Great for sub days, in-class, and as a take-home project. Different options for multiple grade levels to learn about math and work toward their goals. Looks amazing on a bulletin board, open house, back to school, and more. All 59 organized pages and 3 options print on standard
4th - 12th
For All Subjects, Fractions, Visual Arts
Geometry Tessellations All Around Us: Math Inquiry Project
Geometry is all around us. Tessellations are the art of maths. Make maths interactive and hands on. This 3 day math workshop includes trans disciplinary skills of observations, inferring and critical thinking, where the children have to identify polygons and create their own tessellations. This IB PYP aligned geometry presentation includes a slide show that demonstrates how patterns repeat and occur in nature. Take a walk outside and allow the children to explore and inquire for themselves! Th
3rd - 5th
Applied Math, Geometry, Math
Also included in: Geometry & Measurement Bundle | Grades 4–5 | Inquiry-Based Math Projects
Carnival Game Economics PBL Project-Based Learning GATE
Smaller tasks add up to big, big learning with this gold medal standard project-based learning activity! What a sneaky cool way to learn math, economics, and functional design! (Insert evil teacher laugh.) It’s a hands-on approach to Common Core Standards.
In Carnival Game Economics, students design a carnival skill game and gather data as junior market researchers during the test phase. They’ll use this data to help make decisions. After making calculations for probability, students will
4th - 7th
Economics , Math
CCSS
4.MD.A.2
, 5.MD.B.2
, 4.OA.A.2
+10
Also included in: Gifted and Talented SURVIVAL KIT Bundle -- 235 pages, big discount!
4th Grade Area and Perimeter Multi Step Math Word Problems Rectangles PowerPoint
Teach multi-step word problems of area and perimeter of irregular shapes with this easy use PowerPoint! This colorful and challenging lesson includes everything needed for a teacher evaluation. It includes standards, statement of learning, review of area and perimeter, check for understanding, multiple practice problems, printable problems, enrichment activities, and answer keys. Kids often have trouble applying this concept to real life situations, especially with irregular shapes. Click HERE
3rd - 5th
Measurement, Other (Math)
CCSS
4.MD.A.2
, 4.MD.A.3
2nd Grade Daily Word Problems – Addition & Subtraction (CGI Math, Math Talk)
Make word problems easy and fun for your 1st graders! These slides guide students step-by-step using the CUBS strategy: C – Circle the numbers U – Underline the question B – Box clue words S – Solve and check Perfect for morning work, math centers, small groups, or whole-class lessons, these slides give students daily practice while building confidence and problem-solving skills. Bright visuals, colorful text, and simple layouts keep learners engaged and make math hands-on and access
K - 2nd
Basic Operations, Numbers, Order of Operations
CCSS
1.NBT.A.1
, 1.NBT.B.2
, 1.NBT.B.2a
+14
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
Bicycle Themed GATE Project Math, STEM, SEL, Cross-Curricular
This bicycle-themed STEAM unit has a bit of everything from challenging math calculations, creative art and storytelling, a social-emotional lesson, engineering history, and drafting/mechanical drawing. Total Time: Up to 7 Hours and More—easily pick and choose activities and break them into shorter segments based on your schedule. Social Emotional LaunchStudents view an amazing video of poetic bicycle “tricks” and engage in discussions about resilience and perfectionism. 30-40 minutes Bicycle Sp
5th - 8th
Applied Math, Geometry, Physical Science
CCSS
5.G.A.2
, 6.SP.B.4
, 6.RP.A.3
+1
Egyptian Sphinx Math Ratio Problem FREE Grade 4 Gifted + 5th-6th Challenge Math
Here's a quick free challenge with the mystery of the Sphinx. Using a primary source photo, students measure, estimate, and use ratios to calculate the height of the Sphinx. Part of a ratio six pack for gifted grade 4 and grades 5 and 6, this activity is also included in an engaging unit for gifted grade 4 on pyramids.
4th - 6th
Fractions, Other (Math)
Perimeter of Rectangles Word Problems Power Point
Are you looking for a lesson that reinforces skills in solving perimeter of rectangles through the use of challenging word problems that can be taught in person or screen shared for distance learning? Click HERE to save 30% with the bundle.Inside this easy to use PowerPoint, you'll find:Statement of LearningReview of Solving PerimeterFour Word ProblemsCheck for UnderstandingThree Additional Word ProblemsStudents Write Their Own Problem**Please follow me for notifications of sales and promotions.
3rd - 4th
Measurement, Other (Math)
CCSS
3.MD.D.8
, 4.MD.A.2
, 4.MD.A.3
Story Makers - Editable and Interactive Math Word Problem Game
Story Makers - The Word Problem Game is an incredible, editable resource that uniquely combines math and creative writing into one fun game! With three difficulty levels to differentiate the game for different learners, a provided template for students to follow along with, instructional slides to review mathematical operations, and editable slides for you to customize the game to your classroom, this game is wonderful for getting your students excited about math and writing! This game challenge
3rd - 5th
Basic Operations
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