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Welcome to The Projected Classroom! I’m Joshua W. Crawford, and I am so glad you've found your way here. With over 13 years of classroom experience spanning the United States and the United Kingdom, my passion is making math and computer science come alive for students. I have had the unique privilege of teaching US Secondary mathematics and computer science, as well as KS3 maths and KS3, KS4, and KS5 Computer Science here in the UK.
As a Google for Education Innovator, I am deeply committed to leveraging technology to enhance learning. I specialize in project-based learning (PBL), creating environments where students use math and coding to build, investigate, and explain something real. If you have ever felt overwhelmed by the idea of PBL or worried about the prep time, my goal is to make it incredibly comfortable and realistic for you to implement. I design complete teaching packages meant to move your classroom beyond worksheets without sacrificing structure, standards, or your own sanity.
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Would you Survive? A Probability Challenge
This template helps students brainstorm and map out a compound probability scenario they will later simulate in Desmos. It guides them to identify conditional factors, outcomes, and assumptions—laying the groundwork for effective modeling and data interpretation in the full Survival Simulation project.
7th - 12th
Geometry
Egg Drop Triangle Center Design
A printable planning sheet tailored to the unique constraints of the Egg Drop Floor Soup project. Students begin conceptualizing protective designs using only triangle structures and considering triangle centers such as the centroid and orthocenter. Ideal as a scaffolded warm-up for the full project or for introducing precision engineering concepts in a geometry-rich setting.
7th - 12th
Engineering, Geometry, Measurement
Polygon Patch
This scaffolded template challenges students to design a single quadrilateral patch that reflects their understanding of angle relationships and shape classification. It serves as a creative entry point to the full Quadrilateral Quilt project, encouraging students to explore personal design choices while contributing to a collaborative, community-focused final product.
7th - 12th
Geometry, Graphic Arts, Graphing
Circular Symmetry: Encircling Math & Art
In this 45-minute mini-project, students explore rotational symmetry by constructing simple circle-based designs in GeoGebra (or with compass and straightedge). They practice key circle geometry concepts—central angles, arcs, and symmetry—while creating a quick piece of mathematical art that prepares them for the full project.
7th - 12th
Geometry, Graphic Arts, Measurement
Triangular Art: Triangle Challenge
A scaffolded entry point into triangle-based design, this planning sheet supports students as they explore and classify triangle types in preparation for creating triangle art. It encourages early decisions about triangle properties and layout, building the foundation for precision and creativity in the full Art of Triangles project.
7th - 12th
Geometry, Graphic Arts, Graphing
Signal Angle Snapshot: Trig Practice with Satellites
A scaffolded template that helps students begin designing a satellite layout using triangle centers and elevation angles. Students sketch basic station-to-satellite connections and plan efficient coverage zones. This warm-up introduces the spatial logic and geometry tools used in the full Satellite Station project.
7th - 12th
Geometry, Graphing, Measurement
Governor for a Week: Campaign Sprint
This fast-paced planning challenge is a perfect entry point to the full Campaign Trail project. Students map a governor’s campaign route across their state by applying midpoint and distance formulas on a coordinate grid or with GeoGebra. The activity introduces political logistics while reinforcing key geometry concepts—setting the stage for deeper geographic, mathematical, and strategic thinking in the full version.
7th - 12th
Geometry, Graphing, Measurement
Line Bank Challenge
This introductory challenge sets the stage for students to think like digital artists while building a ‘line bank’ of slopes and equations. They’ll graph and explore linear relationships using GeoGebra with domain restrictions in mind—preparing them to construct structured, intentional art in the full Art of Lines project. Perfect for scaffolding abstract math through a real-world creative lens.
7th - 12th
Geometry, Graphic Arts, Graphing
Starter Sampler: The Projected Classroom Collection
This downloadable pack includes every free starter activity developed for the Core and Bonus Projects from The Projected Classroom. These low-prep resources are perfect for quick engagement days, purposeful sub plans, math labs, or skills practice. Each activity is designed to introduce key concepts, scaffold project thinking, and spark curiosity in real-world math applications.
7th - 12th
Geometry, Graphic Arts, Graphing
Storyboard Starter: Scratch Storylines
A ready-to-use storyboard template to help students plan their Scratch animation for the full transformation project. Useful for organization and pre-coding discussions.
7th - 12th
Computer Science - Technology, Geometry, Graphing
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About the store
Experience
Welcome to The Projected Classroom! I’m Joshua W. Crawford, and I am so glad you've found your way here. With over 13 years of classroom experience spanning the United States and the United Kingdom, my passion is making math and computer science come alive for students. I have had the unique privilege of teaching US Secondary mathematics and computer science, as well as KS3 maths and KS3, KS4, and KS5 Computer Science here in the UK.
As a Google for Education Innovator, I am deeply committed to leveraging technology to enhance learning. I specialize in project-based learning (PBL), creating environments where students use math and coding to build, investigate, and explain something real. If you have ever felt overwhelmed by the idea of PBL or worried about the prep time, my goal is to make it incredibly comfortable and realistic for you to implement. I design complete teaching packages meant to move your classroom beyond worksheets without sacrificing structure, standards, or your own sanity.
Teaching style
I truly believe students learn most deeply when they are given the freedom to create something meaningful. My resources sit at the intersection of mathematics, creativity, technology, and real-world problem-solving. Whether your students are designing a future-friendly tiny house in SketchUp , planning a campaign trail using coordinates, or animating geometric transformations in Scratch , these tasks are designed with a low-floor/high-ceiling structure.
Because these projects require students to build, design, and present tangible finished products, they are naturally AI-resilient. You get to assess their actual understanding, knowing the work requires authentic, human problem-solving that a simple AI prompt cannot replicate.
I want to help you raise engagement by giving students a genuine reason to use the math they are learning. At the same time, I provide the heavy scaffolding and teacher guidance you need to run richer lessons and embrace project-based learning without the chaos.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Earning my status as a Google for Education Innovator has been a major highlight of my career, allowing me to connect with educators globally to push the boundaries of digital problem-solving. Over the years, I've also earned multiple curriculum development grants, including a collaborative award with Texas A&M to integrate engineering and IoT into math lessons. Serving as Geometry Team Lead and Acting Math Coordinator gave me wonderful opportunities to support my fellow teachers in bringing these concepts to life. I’ve also loved leading campus initiatives like the academic decathlon, Chess Club, Coding Club, and Rubik’s Cube Club, helping students find their creative niche outside the traditional classroom.
My own education history
I hold a B.A. in Mathematics with a minor in STEM Education from Texas A&M University. I am a fully certified 8–12 Mathematics & Computer Science Educator (TEA) in the US and hold QTS certification in the UK. To continually grow my practice, I’ve also earned additional credentials from MITx in Sustainable Building Design, UT Austin in Computer Science Education, and Google in Data Analytics & Project Management.
Additional biographical information
Outside of teaching, I am a builder and a maker at heart. Originally from Texas, I recently moved my family across the Atlantic to Hampshire, UK, where my wife Jessica and I both teach. I actually used my lifelong passion for architecture to design and build our own custom home from the ground up back in the US! When I'm not tinkering with 3D designs in Revit or SketchUp, you can usually find me playing the banjo, drums, ukulele, or mandolin for my school's staff band. I cherish the time I spend with Jessica and our two children who constantly remind me why building a better, more engaging future through education is so incredibly important.
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