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4th Grade Decimal Math Project Based Learning - Exchange Rate Word Problems GATE
Explore decimal operations in your 4th or 5th grade classroom with this foreign exchange rate math project. Students will enhance their skills in adding, subtracting, and rounding decimals through real-world applications. Foster critical thinking in an immersive learning experience. This independent math project about solving decimal word problems is perfect for engaging gifted learners. The exploration integrates english, math, and social studies concepts. Students read a passage about foreign
4th - 5th
Decimals, Fractions, Math
CCSS
4.NF.B.4c
, 5.NF.B.3
, 5.NF.B.4
+4
Rainforest Project Based Learning PBL Habitats ELA Math Writing Activity
Using this Rainforest Project Based Learning in your classroom is the perfect way to have your students incorporate reading, writing, science, math, critical thinking, and problem solving skills in a fun, real-life context. In this PBL unit, your kids will love being SURVIVOR KID as they try to survive 5 days and nights in the rainforest! As they work to survive the rainforest, they will need to plan and budget, design a shelter, design a water filtration device, plan for animal and insect en
3rd - 6th
Geography, Science, Writing
November Project Based Learning Math Project - 4th Grade Thanksgiving Math Task
This differentiated open-ended math project challenges 4th grade and 5th grade students with real-world problem solving centered around planning a holiday feast. Students apply addition and subtraction, elapsed time, basic multiplication, and multi-step problem solving through a low floor high ceiling task — at two levels so every learner is challenged. This isn't a worksheet. It's a thinking task.Your students are going to plan an entire holiday meal — figuring out how much food to make, how lo
3rd - 5th
Arithmetic, Other (Math), Telling Time
CCSS
3.MD.A.1
, 4.MD.A.1
, 4.MD.A.2
+4
Project Based Learning Math & ELA: Open a Coffee Shop With Technology
All of us have our favorite coffee shop. People go to coffee shops to visit with friends and grab a cup of their favorite coffee drink. Now is your chance for your students to open their very own coffee shop. They have an opportunity to create their own menu and more. Students will learn about the history of coffee, open a shop, and solve different math problems. "There are some things you need to do so your shop will be a success. It requires you to do some research as you do your planning."
3rd - 6th
English Language Arts, Math
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.10
, CCRA.W.2
+15
Also included in: Project Based Learning Math and Economics Activities 10 PBL Units
Pizza Shop Fraction Project Based Learning 3rd 4th Grade Gifted & Talented Math
Engage your third and fourth grade gifted and talented students with a hands-on, real-world math project when they open their own Pizza Shop. This printable project focuses on fractions and offers opportunities to explore fraction components in the context of running a pizzeria. Students will plan the restaurant layout, determine pizza portions, adjust recipes by doubling and tripling ingredients, decide on pizza toppings, and even calculate coupon discounts, all while deepening their underst
3rd - 4th
Fractions, Math
CCSS
3.NF.A.1
, 3.NF.A.3
, 3.NF.A.3a
+19
Solving Quadratic Equations - Winter Math Project Based Learning Activity PBL
High School Math Project. Winter Math Enrichment PBL Activity "RICO PENGUIN - FAMOUS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT" (finding the maximum value of a quadratic function, finding the coordinates of the vertex of the parabola, creating & solving quadratic equations - word problems) - Printable & Digital (EDITABLE). Use this fun and engaging project to show your students the practical use of quadratic equations in real life. Rico Penguin is a famous landscape architect. When he bought a plot of land, all the
8th - 11th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Graphing
Halloween Haunted House 2nd 3rd Grade Math Project Based Learning / PBL
In this 2nd grade project-based learning activity, students step into the role of Haunted House Designers as they plan, budget, and create the ultimate spooky (or silly!) haunted attraction. This high-engagement activity blends math, creativity, and problem-solving in a way students won’t forget! 👻 What’s Included:Overview and Notes to Teacher (with differentiation tips & prep notes)Student Explanation and Checklist (clear step-by-step directions)Haunted House Brainstorm page for planning ide
2nd - 3rd
Applied Math, Money Math, Place Value
CCSS
2.NBT.A.1
, 2.NBT.A.1a
, 2.NBT.A.1b
+7
Mini Golf Angle Geometry Project Based Learning 4th Grade Gifted & Talented Math
Engage your fourth grade gifted and talented students with a hands-on, real-world math project when they start their own Mini Golf Course. This printable project focuses on geometry and offers opportunities to explore and measure angles in the context of planning golf holes. Students will calculate the area and perimeter of golf holes, add shape obstacles, angle the ball for the perfect shot, and calculate their scores, all while deepening their understanding of geometry. Strengthen geome
4th
Geometry, Math, Measurement
CCSS
4.MD.A.2
, 4.MD.A.3
, 4.MD.C.5
+13
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
Multiplication Project Based Learning | Upper Elementary Math Enrichment
Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to assess your students' ability to do multi-digit multiplication? This engaging Project Based Learning asks students to use their multiplication and estimation skills to solve a real-world problem. This resource is good for use with ANY multiplication strategy! Area Model, Partial Product or Standard Algorithm. Student Task: Your job today will be to design and create a house using the materials provided. As a construction manager, you have a budget
4th - 6th
Math
CCSS
4.NBT.B.5
, 5.NBT.B.5
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
Problem Based Learning (PBL): Road Trip
Students love problem based learning (PBL) assignments because they're authentic and engaging. The students are presented a problem and the students must create a solution to the problem. This PBL assignment focuses on creating a Road Trip for their family. The students must plan, map, budget, document, and reflect upon their process. This PBL unit is cross curricular by including math, social studies & geography, reading, and writing. It is great as a stand-alone unit or an extension for
4th - 8th
English Language Arts, Math
Cute Math Worksheets Preschool Kindergarten |Counting Addition Shapes. Ages 4-8
⭐ Make Math the Favorite Part of the Day! ⭐ Is your little learner ready to fall in love with numbers? This adorable kawaii-themed math workbook turns early math practice into a fun, colorful adventure that kids actually ask to do again! Designed by educators for preschool and kindergarten classrooms, homeschool families, and parents who want their children to build strong math foundations — all through engaging, hands-on activities wrapped in irresistibly cute illustrations. 🧮 WHAT SKILLS WILL
PreK - 2nd
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Geometry
End of Year Math Summer Project Summer Plan Vacation PBL Math Review
Make end-of-year learning exciting and meaningful with this engaging Summer Vacation Math Project Workbook! This 40-page printable math resource combines real-world problem solving, project-based learning, and fun summer themes to help students review important math skills before summer break. Students will practice budgeting, telling time, multiplication, fractions, graphing, geometry, measurement, and more through highly engaging hands-on activities. Instead of repetitive worksheets, students
2nd - 5th
Applied Math, Creative Writing
Math Project Based Learning/Summer Camp: Search and Rescue, Music, Restaurant
Ditch the Worksheets: Bring Math to Life with this 5-Day Immersive Simulation! Are you looking for a way to banish the phrase "When will I ever use this?" from your classroom? This comprehensive, 5-day math simulation bundle turns your 2nd- 5th grade students into real-world problem solvers. Designed as a high-engagement summer camp or an end-of-year "Math Week," this unit replaces rote memorization with adventure, creativity, and hands-on crafting.What’s Inside the Bundle?✅ 5 Detailed 80-M
2nd - 6th
Financial Literacy, Fractions, Graphing
Winter Math Project Based Learning - Ice Rink Gifted & Talented Activity
Engage your gifted and talented students in real world mathematics this winter when they run an ice rink. This printable project addresses perimeter, area, decimals, addition, subtraction, and multiplication —all wrapped up in the enticing guise of an ice skating rink. It is perfect as an end of unit review or an extension assignment for high achievers and early finishers. Reinforce key math concepts in a practical and enjoyable manner.Encourage critical thinking and problem-solving skills.Foste
4th - 6th
Decimals, Math
CCSS
4.MD.A.3
, 4.NBT.B.4
, 4.NBT.B.5
+14
Valentine's Day Math Word Problems 2nd Grade Addition with Regrouping Visuals
Looking for No Prep Valentine's Day Math? These 2nd Grade Addition Word Problems help students master Regrouping using visual Ten Frames and Place Value strategies. Perfect for Math Centers, Intervention (RTI), and Special Education students who need concrete visual support to solve word problems. Make math sweet and stress-free this February! While the excitement of Valentine's Day takes over your classroom, keep your students focused and learning with these engaging, story-based math w
1st - 2nd
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Place Value
CCSS
2.NBT.B.5
, 2.OA.A.1
Summer Math Games Kindergarten Addition & Subtraction Within 10 K.OA.A.1-5
Make addition and subtraction practice fun and engaging with these Summer Math Games for Kindergarten! This hands-on math center pack helps students build math fluency and problem-solving skills through interactive, game-based learning. Aligned with Common Core K.OA.A.1–5, these low-prep activities give students meaningful practice with addition and subtraction within 10, solving word problems, decomposing numbers, and working with equations, perfect for summer math centers and hands-on le
Kindergarten
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Numbers
CCSS
K.OA.A.1
, K.OA.A.2
, K.OA.A.3
+2
Also included in: Summer Math Games Bundle Kindergarten All Standards Math Centers
Spring Math Games Kindergarten Addition & Subtraction Within 10 K.OA.A.1-5
Make addition and subtraction practice fun and engaging with these Spring Math Games for Kindergarten! 🌸 This hands-on math center pack helps students build math fluency and problem-solving skills through interactive, game-based learning. Aligned with Common Core K.OA.A.1–5, these low-prep activities give students meaningful practice with addition and subtraction within 10, solving word problems, decomposing numbers, and working with equations, perfect for spring math centers and hands-on
Kindergarten
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Numbers
CCSS
K.OA.A.1
, K.OA.A.2
, K.OA.A.3
+2
Also included in: Spring Math Games Bundle Kindergarten All Standards Math Centers
Percentages Review Plan A Trip Project Based Learning End Of Year 7th Grade Math
Percentage math worksheets can be interesting as 6th, 7th, 8th grade students complete this Plan A Trip project. Students will make their own choice and be engaged when they are solving percentage math problem. My students find this topical Project Based Learning cool and I'm sure yours will too! Do your students love traveling? Now, your alien students will plan their trip to Earth. Students will be required to make decisions (where to go, what to eat, what to do, where to stay, etc.) and appl
6th - 8th
Math
CCSS
6.RP.A.3c
, 7.RP.A.3
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
Toy Store Math Enrichment Project Based Learning for 3rd & 4th Gifted & Talented
Engage your gifted and talented students in real-world mathematics when they Start a Toy Store. This printable project addresses perimeter, area, decimals, arrays, addition, subtraction, and multiplication —all wrapped up in the enticing guise of a toy store. It is perfect as an end-of-unit review or an extension assignment for high achievers and early finishers. Reinforce key math concepts in a practical and enjoyable manner.Encourage critical thinking and problem-solving skills.Foster creativi
3rd - 4th
Decimals, Math
CCSS
3.MD.C.5a
, 3.MD.C.5b
, 3.MD.C.6
+20
Gifted Learners Problem Solving Math Unit-Grade 2-Operations/Algebraic Thinking
Check out this companion product that goes along with this unit - games and practice worksheets to reinforce learning!CGI and Inquiry Based Problem Solving are an effective and engaging way to use students' strengths and prior knowledge to be able to access all curriculum. PERFECT FOR YOUR GIFTED LEARNERS!Teaching Through Problem Solving in math using CGI allows all students to gain ownership in their learning. As the teacher, you will become a facilitator in your classroom's math time, watch
2nd
Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
2.OA.A.1
, 2.OA.B.2
, 2.OA.C.3
+1
Adopt A Pet, Math Project Based Learning
Adopt A Pet Project Overview: Get ready for an exciting real-life project-based learning experience with "Adopt a Pet." In this project, elementary school students will have the opportunity to explore pet adoption, manage a budget, design a habitat, and analyze class adoption choices through creative activities. Project Steps:Choose Your Pet:Select a pet from the provided list. Read about the specific requirements and needs of your chosen pet. Budget Management:Imagine you have a budget to shop
1st - 3rd
Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
3.MD.B.3
, 3.MD.C.5a
, 3.MD.C.6
+11
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