This is an extension activity for area, perimeter, volume and can be extended to surface area.
Students will design a city with 12 buildings.
12 buildings:
2 buildings in the shape of a trapezoid
2 parks or gardens in the shape of a triangle
3 buildings in the shape of a rectangle
2 buildings of combined shapes
3 of your choice
Students first draw out their city 2D and find the area and volume.
You can also have students actually create their city using paper, cardboard, legos, or any oth
This take on the famous game show "The Price is Right!" allows students to compare multiple items with different sizes and prices to determine which is the better deal. Students will have two different items and will calculate the unit rate to determine the better deal. You can even purchase some of these items to give as prizes! For the final spin, I have linked a price is right showcase showdown wheel.
In this project, students will explore the artist Mondrian and then use his inspiration to create their own work of Mondrian art. Students can either create their own art, as seen here, or use the templates provided. After creating their design, students will use their knowledge of rational numbers to calculate the fraction, decimal, and percent of each color used in their artwork.
This is an extension activity for area, perimeter, and volume.
Students must design at least 5 rooms of their choosing. They can include bedrooms, kitchen, living room, dining room, garage, bathrooms, game rooms, media rooms, or any other type of room.
1 rectangle
1 triangle
1 trapezoid
1 combined shape
1 parallelogram
You can also have students actually create their home using paper, cardboard, legos, or any other supplies!
Rubric is included
This "I have, Who Has?" game features how to convert fractions, decimals and percents with 25 cards. Start with any card and see if your students can loop back around to the first person! Great for a review game!
This is made to be printed or copied on any color cardstock. Would look great on astrobrights!
Includes answer key.
"Would You Rather" PPT perfect for back to school!
Includes 20 slides featuring school related situations as well as questions just for fun!
These can be printed out in "handout" form and made into task cards or used as a whole group activity with your class. Students move to the side of the room representing their answer.
In this activity, students will practice multiplying and dividing with decimals. Students will be given 3 different types of candy/snacks. In the product, I have used M & M's, goldfish, and candy corn, however any snacks or candy will work. Students will weigh their snack using a triple beam balance or food scale. Students will then work with their group to determine how much their snack will cost by multiplying the weight by the price per oz. Finally, students will determine how much each grou