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Challenge Math - a gifted education math program for elementary school
This document is intended to be used as a guide for leading a 'challenge math' program throughout the year in your grade 4-9 classroom. It is not a full year's worth of activities but can spark interest in certain topics that might not have otherwise been explored. Feel free to stray and draw on student enthusiasm and curiosity to take advantage of those teachable moments! I have personally used this program with a gifted math group of grade 4, 5, 6, and 7 students in a LAC setting and have t
4th - 9th
Math
SPIES! A GATE Adventure 18+ Contact Hours - Challenging and Engaging!
Your students will ask to stay in from recess for this. It is the most popular unit I've taught in 32 years, and it is packed with challenging critical thinking. We imagine students are training at the school for spies: mini survivor challenges, mini crossbows, a jewel heist, footprint mysteries, memory games, cipher disks, case files, messages hidden in gel caps. This unit is STEM and critical thinking at its coolest and finest, and we’ve thrown in reading, speaking and listening, and a social
4th - 7th
Applied Math, Engineering
Also included in: SIMULATIONS Real-World Projects GATE Bundle Gifted
The Great Stock Market Challenge - Complete Math Unit
Suitable and adapted for grades 5-12 Open the Preview to see more detailed information Watch the movie to see a high speed play through of the presentation This complete cross-curricular unit has students learn about companies, research stocks, create a portfolio, track their performance, submit their project and write a test. Students will learn about real life financial literacy, trade-offs, decision making, strategies, and apply mathematical concepts. The unit runs about 10-14 weeks long, wit
5th - 12th
Economics , Math
CCSS
5.NBT.A.3
, 5.NBT.B.5
, 5.NBT.B.7
+32
Integrated STEM & Close Reading | Groundhog Day STEM Challenge
In this Groundhog Day themed STEM challenge, students figure out multiple ways to pop a "groundhog" up out of his "burrow," and then they must accurately measure his shadow using centimeters. This activity challenges students to call on most of the Standards of Mathematical Practices, as well as to write clearly for a specific purpose. It puts accurate measurement and data recording into real-life practice. Groundhog Day is an opportunity to discuss hibernation, seasons, and folklore. Here's
3rd - 5th
Applied Math, Close Reading, Engineering
CCSS
RI.3.1
, RI.3.2
, RI.3.4
+7
Also included in: Integrated STEM & Close Reading | STEM Challenges BUNDLE
3-5 GATE STEM Full Unit - Land Speeders, Sailboats, Signal Flags, and Semaphores
Time: About 11 hours+
Level: 3rd grade (quite challenging), 4th, and 5th grade
Critical thinking plus! This unit will have the students engineering and building “sailboats, “land speeders,” and signal flags from scratch, designing, thinking metaphorically, exploring new areas of math, interpreting historical primary sources and blue prints, solving real world math problems, doing grid work, using graphic design, building background knowledge in physical science, writing a short informative pi
3rd - 5th
Engineering, Math
CCSS
3.MD.C.5
, 3.MD.C.5a
, 3.MD.D.8
+10
Also included in: Gifted and Talented COMPLETE 3RD 4TH GRADE PROGRAM Vol. 2 GATE 70+ Hours
Catch the Gingerbread Man! K–2 STEM/STEAM Back-to-School Project-Based Unit
Start the school year with a sweet STEM challenge! In this 5-day PBL unit (45 minutes per session), primary students explore the Engineering Design Process through a fun, literature-based challenge inspired by The Gingerbread Man Loose in the School. Students identify the Gingerbread Man’s problem (getting separated from his classmates!) and design a solution to help reunite them. Through planning, prototyping, measuring, and iterating, students develop critical thinking, teamwork, and creativi
K - 2nd
Engineering, Measurement, Reading
CCSS, NGSS
K.MD.A.2
, 1.MD.A.2
, 2.MD.A.1
+12
STEM Kid Constructions -- Rubber Band Swing Ride
Another STEM unit that is very popular with my students. We teachers are a sneaky sort, though . . . because this unit is packed with challenging critical thinking activities, math, physics, and engineering—even a GATE social-emotional lesson. If you’ve purchased any of my STEM design lessons and units before, you know what to expect. If you have not, please read the reviews!
Use this for your advanced groups, or send students off on an independent investigation.
Level: Extra challenging f
3rd - 7th
Engineering, Math
CCSS
4.NF.B.4c
, 5.NF.B.6
, 6.G.A.1
+2
Also included in: STEAM Class Bundle - Engineering Focus - 115+ Hours 374 pp Gifted GATE
35+ Hours of STEAM Adventures PART 2 Bundle - Elementary and GATE 3-6 Hrs Each
None of these lessons appear in the larger STEAM class curriculum--a wholly separate collection. Your kids will love these! (Part 2 of 2) Tons of hands-on challenge and full of critical thinking—these eight units are heavily engineering and building focused with strong doses of math, physics, and topics across the curriculum. We’re not just making stuff, we’re learning physical science and math through hands-on applications and real world experiences in miniature. The units are self-contained
3rd - 7th
Engineering, Math
Missing Number In An Equation | 1st Grade Small Group Math Intervention
Finding a missing number in an equation is one of the most critical yet difficult skills for first grade students! This unit will allow you to teach even your most challenging students with confidence as you move from lessons and activities with concrete materials to straight equations that your students WILL be able to solve on their own! Click HERE to save on the full year intervention lesson bundle. This comprehensive bundle includes all of your intervention instruction, assessment and indepe
1st
Basic Operations, Math
CCSS
1.OA.B.4
, 1.OA.C.6
, 1.OA.D.8
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
30 Hours of STEAM ADVENTURES Bundle - 8 3-6 Hour Units Upper Elementary GATE
None of these adventures appear in the STEAM CLASS CURRICULUM collection--a great supplement to your class at more than 33% off individual unit prices. Your kids will love these (part 1 of 2)! Tons of hands-on challenge and full of critical thinking—these eight units are heavily engineering and building focused with strong doses of math, physics, and topics across the curriculum. We’re not just making stuff, we’re learning physical science and math through hands-on applications and real world
3rd - 7th
Engineering, Math
Middle School Gifted Enrichment Activities | 48 Choice Cards | 6-8th
TRANSFORM YOUR GIFTED & TALENTED PROGRAM WITH 48 ENGAGING ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES! Say goodbye to "I'm done, what do I do now?" and hello to meaningful, student-driven learning! This comprehensive Middle School Enrichment Bundle provides 48 professionally designed challenge cards that keep your gifted students engaged, challenged, and excited about learning. Perfect for: ✅ Gifted and Talented (TAG/GT) Programs ✅ Early finishers who need extension activities ✅ Independent study projects ✅ Diff
5th - 9th
For All Subjects, Other (ELA), Other (Math)
MATH PEOPLE - UPPER ELEMENTARY GATE 20+ Hours! Gritty STEAM Real World Fun!
Independent, small group, or whole class: you’ll find this unit to be of the same nature as my other strongly reviewed math units for 4th and 5th GATE and 6th (or even 7th) grades.
Download now if you are looking for real world/applied math challenges, grit, hands-on tasks, creative problem-solving, design, economics, and plenty of room for creativity!
This unit spans 20 or more hours of focused work time for an advanced learner (probably 30 hours if you teach this whole class). It’s r
4th - 7th
Decimals, Geometry, Math
CCSS
4.MD.A.2
, 5.MD.A.1
, 5.NBT.B.7
+10
STEAM Class BUNDLE - Math Focus Hours of Hands-on Projects GATE Gifted
Pretty much everything in the Portable Gifted and Talented store is rated 4.0, but take a couple minutes to peruse the comments for these individual units. I think you’ll like what you see. Designed for two purposes: A curriculum for Middle School STEAM classes with MATH focus. Or . . . Upper Elementary GATE – Very Challenging! As a STEAM teacher, you don’t want your math to be the regular math class stuff . . . and these units will not be! They’re very hands on, full of critical thinking, an
4th - 8th
Engineering, Geometry
Boat Transportation Lesson Plan | Preschool TK Motion and STEM
Dive into a world of aquatic exploration with this comprehensive Preschool Transportation Unit focused on boats and submarines! Designed for ages 1-5, this week-long curriculum includes daily "Essential Questions," curated book recommendations, and themed songs to anchor circle time. Students will develop fine motor and STEM skills through hands-on activities like a Floating City challenge, Sink or Float experiments, and creative Submarine Name Art. Whether they are racing foil boats or pra
PreK - K
Alphabet, For All Subjects, Numbers
STEM Kid Engineering for GATE -- FERRIS WHEELS plus Primary Sources
In this GATE engineering journey, students will each construct a very cool Ferris wheel prototype as a final product. Along the way, they will examine primary source images, read primary source history, and integrate math, engineering, and economics in a learning process which incorporates best practices in gifted and talented education for 21st Century Learners.
This is a challenging engineering project—teacher guided. I used it for GATE 4th grade; however, my kids are experienced builders.
4th - 8th
Applied Math, Engineering, Social Studies
CCSS
5.NBT.B.7
, RI.4.1
, RI.4.3
+2
Also included in: STEAM Class Bundle - Engineering Focus - 115+ Hours 374 pp Gifted GATE
Bricks & Beyond: A 30-Week LEGO Creativity &Early Public Speaking Class/Resource
Bricks & Beyond: 30 Weeks of LEGO Creativity & StorytellingUnlock your students’ imagination with Bricks & Beyond, a full-year LEGO building curriculum designed for homeschool co-ops, enrichment programs, and learning pods! A beloved class that consistently draws LEGO enthusiasts of all ages - an excellent addition for any co-op or enrichment program. Each week, students tackle a new creative challenge, from building portals between worlds and marble mazes to dream houses, space vehicles, and
K - 4th
Engineering, Other (Math), Speaking & Listening
3-D Math Haunted House (Architects, Measurement, Arrays, Area, Perimeter)
A hands-on math project where students are tasked to think like architects to build their very own Haunted House. This project includes measurement, area, perimeter, arrays, expressing numbers in word, expanded, standard and base ten form. Students also round to the nearest tenth and hundredths. This project leans itself to natural differentiation for your higher students to pursue and model more challenging mathematical concepts.
2nd - 4th
Math, Measurement
CCSS
2.MD.A.1
, 2.NBT.A.1
, 2.NBT.A.3
+7
Unit of Study: Mathematics in Nature | Tessellations | The Golden Rectangle | Pi
The goal of the Unit of Study: Mathematics in Nature is to allow students to create professional quality work at an independent level. Through this project, students will explore tessellations, the Fibonacci sequence, the golden rectangle/ratio and pi. Students will discover mathematical patterns and relate them to nature through independent research and real world application. This unit of study is designed to challenge your gifted and advanced learners. This unit contains 6 ready to go less
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts, Math
CCSS
CCRA.W.1
, CCRA.W.2
, CCRA.W.4
+4
TINKER TASK BUNDLE
TINKER TASKS is a versatile, hands-on resource designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking in gifted and high-ability students. Tinker Tasks combine open-ended building prompts with deep thematic connections and student reflection—elevating traditional STEM learning into an inquiry-based, thought-provoking experience. TINKER TASKS encourages self-directed exploration, creative problem-solving, and meaningful reflection through open-ended, standards-aligned challenges. What’s
K - 5th
Engineering, Geometry
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
TINKER TASKS GRADES 2-3
TINKER TASKS (2-3) is a versatile, hands-on resource designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking in gifted and high-ability students. Tinker Tasks combine open-ended building prompts with deep thematic connections and student reflection—elevating traditional STEM learning into an inquiry-based, thought-provoking experience. TINKER TASKS encourages self-directed exploration, creative problem-solving, and meaningful reflection through open-ended, standards-aligned challenges. Wh
2nd - 3rd
Engineering, Geometry
Also included in: TINKER TASK BUNDLE
TINKER TASKS GRADES 4-5
INKER TASKS (4-5) is a versatile, hands-on resource designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking in gifted and high-ability students. Tinker Tasks combine open-ended building prompts with deep thematic connections and student reflection—elevating traditional STEM learning into an inquiry-based, thought-provoking experience. TINKER TASKS encourages self-directed exploration, creative problem-solving, and meaningful reflection through open-ended, standards-aligned challenges. Wha
2nd - 3rd
Engineering, Geometry
Also included in: TINKER TASK BUNDLE
TINKER TASKS GRADES K-1
TINKER TASKS (K-1) is a versatile, hands-on resource designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking in gifted and high-ability students. Tinker Tasks combine open-ended building prompts with deep thematic connections and student reflection—elevating traditional STEM learning into an inquiry-based, thought-provoking experience. TINKER TASKS encourages self-directed exploration, creative problem-solving, and meaningful reflection through open-ended, standards-aligned challenges.
PreK - 1st
Engineering, Geometry
Also included in: TINKER TASK BUNDLE
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