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Math Projects
Support mathematical understanding with projects that apply concepts to real-life scenarios. This collection includes statistical studies, geometry in design, and budget planning exercises. By integrating these math projects into your teaching, you can make math relevant and engaging.
Silly Dragon Crafts - Coloring - Bookmarks - Geometric Designs
Creative Arts, Geometry, Math, Shapes, Early Math, Patterns, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Crafts, Activities, Centers, Projects, Coloring Pages, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables
These dragons are so silly and so much fun for kids to color. As is this entire dragon crafts activity pack. Kids absolutely love these dragons as well with their simple, thick outlines, they are a great way to give your students a break from their work and also be used as a reward for good behavior and an assignment done well. Since so many kids nowadays love dinosaurs and dragons, I thought it would be fun to create a dragon crafts activity pack. The simple drawings are perfect for preschoolers and prereaders. The bookmark designs, which are smaller and more complex, can be enjoyed by older students as well. There are five different dragons on 8.5 x 11 for a total of 10 posters - 5 of the dragons contain a colored example that children can follow to help with color recognition. These do not have a color border. The other 5 dinosaurs are black and white by themselves and contain a colored border. Once colored, the posters can be used to decorate bulletin boards, classrooms, and home refrigerators. They could even be framed and given as gifts! They can be printed and used again and again! In addition, there are 6 double-sided bookmarks with different geometric designs, patterns, and dragon pictures for coloring and printing. Geometry is math, so without realizing it, when your students color in the geometric designs, they are in essence practicing math skills. You can ask your students to identify the shapes and patterns on the bookmarks while they are coloring. You can also teach about shapes and patterns while they are keeping their hands busy coloring them. This can be super helpful in reducing distractibility. The geometric designs are great for developing familiarity with shapes and patterns. Plus, bookmarks make great gifts and encourage reading. The format is pdf downloadable and there are 15 pages, including the cover page. There is no need for an answer key as this dragon craft activity pack is pure fun with a little arts and crafts and math snuck in.
Author Homeschooling Dietitian Mom
Tags Dragon, Dragon Craft, Geometry, Dragon Coloring Sheet, Color Poster, Math, Crafts, Craft Activities, Cute Bulletin Board, Groovy Bulletin Board
Find Me a Home! Housing Market Analysis Math Project (Grades 3-5)
Math, Numbers, Grade 3, 4, 5, Activities, Projects
Find Me a Home! Housing Market Analysis Math Project is a 16-page standards-based math project for grades 3-5 that teaches real-world application of number operations and place value. Students take on the role of a real estate agent and use math skills to compare home listings, evaluate the housing market, and determine the best property purchase based on family needs and budget. Throughout the guided 5-day structure, students strengthen critical thinking, data analysis, mapping, writing, presentation, and collaborative skills. This differentiated activity works for whole-class, small groups, or independent practice, covering numerous Common Core standards while embedding cross-curricular social studies and technology components. With included teacher instructions, student help sheets, assessment tools and more, Find Me a Home makes math meaningful and fun!
Author Beyond Traditional Math
Tags Real-world Math, Interdisciplinary, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis, Differentiated Instruction
Fractions Pizza Project
Math, Fractions, Grade 3, Activities, Projects
This is a Pizza Fractions Project! This activity is designed to be done over the course of two days, at the middle or end of a 3rd Grade Fractions unit. I decorated my classroom to look like an Italian restaurant and had pictures of Italy on the Smartboard. I also made an Italian music station on Internet radio and had spaghetti sauce (with breadsticks for dipping) in the crockpot! Students wore paper chef hats, which were inexpensive on Amazon. The pizzas they created were done in pizza boxes, but you could use long construction paper or poster board, just as easily. I also had students do a close reading about the history of Pizza, which I got from Learnzillion. You will need to run the pizza template and toppings off on colored paper or cardstock and I had them cut out in advance, to save time. Included in this file: Page 4: Performance Task Student Directions Pages 5-10: Task Cards (Alternative to Fractioni’s PowerPoint Comparing Fractions & Word Problems Page 11: Task Card Recording Sheets Pages 12-13: Pizza Parts-run off on beige card stock or construction paper and cut out. Students can add tomato sauce and cheese with crayons, if desired Page 14: Green Peppers-run off on green card stock or construction paper and cut out. I used 12 copies of each topping for a class of 24. Page 15: Pepperoni-run off on red card stock or construction paper and cut out. Page 16: Pineapple-run off on yellow card stock or construction paper and cut out. Page 17: Mushrooms-run off on white card stock or construction paper and cut out. Page 18: Pizza Key and Word Problem sheet-I ran this off on the same color that I used for the pizza
Author Siri Latina
Tags Fractions, Pizza, Project, Lesson Plan, Adding Fractions, Subtracting Fractions, Number Lines, Math Task Cards, Math Centers, Pizza Fractions, Fractions Project, Fraction Pizza Printable, Fraction Project 4th Grade
Room Renovation Project
Life Studies, Finance, Home Economics, Math, Money, Geometry, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects
The Room Renovation Project The Room Renovation Project is a teaching resource uniquely designed to help students appreciate and utilize basic math concepts in practical, real-world situations. Targeted towards grade 5-12 educators in the spheres of Math and Life Studies, this resource presents an interactive way to teach important subjects such as finance, home economics, geometry and more. An engaging scenario: The project sparks interest by presenting a creative scenario - winning the lottery and remodeling their bedroom. However, students must prove they can plan smartly and make informed decisions about expenses during this renovation journey.This hands-on project notably turns mathematical learning into an intriguing venture that keeps learners engrossed from start to finish. Diverse steps: Blueprint creation for room layout design; Color selection & flooring choices requiring careful calculations for budget considerations; Furniture selection within allowed expenditure limits; 3D room modeling giving life to 2D plans through virtual reality. In each step students grasp important arithmetic skills while handling budgets and measuring; geometric principles which help them contemplate room dimensions or decide where to place what furniture item; comprehension of budgeting concepts introducing them consumer mathematics realities at an early age. Beyond Mathematics: This Room Renovation Project breaks disciplinary boundaries by introducing the integration of technology into everyday tasks - Google Slides forms a major part of project execution. It is highly likely that organizational skills taught via tracking expenses or ensuring feasible design plans will become lifelong habits for many. In Summary - A Versatile Teaching Tool: Above all else stands its adaptability feature making the Room Renovation Project appealing on different fronts – variations according to teaching environments possible due to accompanying editable files combined with traditional paper tasks or digital execution on Google Slides if needed. Not just a task of turning around bedrooms using given lottery winnings intelligently. This ingenious educational tool helps underscore students the omnipresence of mathematics even where least expected making it an indispensable part of life.
Author Mister G's Teacher Shop
Tags Room Renovation, Math Education, Practical Application, Budgeting Skills, Geometry Principles
Estimating Crowd Sizes using Jacob's Method
Math, Statistics, Grade 7, Activities, Projects
This investigation focuses on estimating the size crowds or even large collections of objects using some very basic mathematics. Jacob's Method of counting large crowds involves creating a grid that divides a given area into equal size squares. An estimate is made by counting the number of people in a few squares, then multiply the average obtained by the number of squares in the grid. What would happen if you use different size grids ? How do the estimates compare between pupils ? Could you get a more accurate estimate if you took all the estimates in the class and calculated th average? These and many more questions are presented on the worksheet provided along with a number of pictures of multiple objects and crowds with & without prepared grids for printing or viewing on a computer screen. This activity encourages sharing and comparing of data, refining methods of collection of the data and discussion about the accuracy and limitations of the method used. The package includes: Teachers Guidance Notes An introduction into Jacob's Method and a guide to the Worksheets Estimation Worksheet A Worksheet for the students on how to use Jacob's Method and record the data. A list of questions for discussion. Estimation Crowds To be used as a starter with the student's Estimation Worksheet containing 2 crowds of different densities. Pupils begin by guessing the size of each crowd, then estimate with a 6 square grid & 24 square grid using Jacob's Method. Estimation Samples 1 and 2 14 pictures to choose from all of which have a fairly even distribution: crowds of people, tomatoes,stars, trees, bricks, flowers, balloons, birds and more. Pupils estimate with no grid, a 6 square grid & 24 square grid, and are encouraged to experiment further with other grid sizes of their own. Estimation Sample 3 7 more pictures to choose from, but this time the distribution of the populations are not so even or regular, so its more challenging and opens up more questions. They include a football crowd, bubbles, two other crowds, a shoal of fish and a herd of wildebeast. There is lots to practice with & an excellent topic for critical thinking without the need for advanced math and can be extended into investigating bias in crowd counting. Note: All the documents are printable. To view the sample populations with the grids on a computer you will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader on a PC or Mac. Common Core Links at 7th Grade CCSS7.SP.A.1 Understand that statistics can be used to gain information about a population by examining a sample of the population; generalizations about a population from a sample are valid only if the sample is representative of that population. Understand that random sampling tends to produce representative samples and support valid inferences. CCSS7.SP.A.2 Use data from a random sample to draw inferences about a population with an unknown characteristic of interest. Generate multiple samples (or simulated samples) of the same size to gauge the variation in estimates or predictions. For example, estimate the mean word length in a book by randomly sampling words from the book; predict the winner of a school election based on randomly sampled survey data. Gauge how far off the estimate or prediction might be.
Author Jeff's Notebooks
Tags Math, Statistic, Data Collection, Estimating, Estimating Crowds, Jacob's Method, Estimating Population Size, Math Investigation, Jeff's Notebooks, Data Handling, Estimating Crowd Size, Crowd Size Estimation
Party Planning Math Project: Use a Budget, Add Decimals and Make a Theme
Math, Decimals, Grade 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Activities, Projects
Party Planning Math Project guides students through using math skills like budgeting, adding decimals, and integrating themes to plan the ultimate class party. Students brainstorm party ideas, research costs, design proposals with details like decorations and menus, and vote on the best one. The winning student gets to throw the actual party! This engaging project builds real-world math application over 3 introductory lessons then independent work. Differentiation allows all skill levels to participate fully. Aligned to math standards focused on problem-solving and perseverance, it develops critical thinking and tests precision. The 19-page resource includes structured lessons, graphic organizers for brainstorming and budgeting, assessment exit slips and rubric, and a reflection. Use it to liven up fall, winter, or pre-break events. Skills like money management, computation, analysis, and presentation make this cross-curricular project shine.
Author Beyond Traditional Math
Tags Budgeting, Adding Decimals, Math Project, Class Party, Problem Solving
Project Based Learning Math Activity Standard, Expanded, Word Form & Comparing
Math, Place Value, Grade 4, Projects, Activities
Place Value Forms - Project Based Learning Activities for 4th Grade Looking for an authentic way to teach place value forms 4.NBT.2 to your fourth-grade students? This project-based learning math activity covers place value number forms. The PBL activities have a fun video to introduce the unit after which students will convert standard form, word form and number expanded form and compare these using inequalities all in the context of the Summer Games in Paris 2024. These PBL activities are printable, digital, and differentiated to make them easy to use as a whole class lesson, extension work, or as homework. This no-prep differentiated video response and fun math timeline activities are sure to have high engagement and make teaching place value easy as students make real-world connections. PLUS it will save YOU time as everything is done for you! Teaching Tips Teaching place value will never feel boring again! Dim the lights, set the scene with this intriguing introductory video and you have the perfect way to make the teaching about place value forms memorable. Students become Sports commentators for the Summer Games in Paris 2024. After watching the project-based learning introductory video, students discuss what the video is about and complete a video response activity to create an infographic, ordering numbers chronologically. Students use the numerical data from the video to create a timeline of the information related to previous and future Summer games. They will translate the numbers into different number forms. Using this information they compare the data over the years, draw mathematical inferences using inequalities, and predict the data for the Paris 2024 Games. This no prep interdisciplinary lesson includes a full lesson plan to make teaching place value forms easy and in an authentic context. . It meets standards in math, reading, social studies, and technology and is super fun! Your students will hardly feel like they are learning! Everything is done for you! 5 easy to use features 1) Video hook to start your place value unit off in style. 2) Teacher Powerpoint to share objectives 3 ) Save time! Full Lesson plan with pacing guide and ideas 4) Meet your students' needs. Differentiated by form and content ( approaching grade level, at grade level, and extension 5)Multiple versions to fit your classroom needs ( black and white, colored, digital, and answer keys including student rubric The digital version allows students to work independently and is created in Google slides. The print version can be used to work in grade level groups to complete the timeline activity and then as a class make a collaborative poster to display. Standards 21st Century skills Problem-solving, critical thinking, digital literacy Math CC 4.NBT.2 -Read and write multi-digit whole numbers using base-ten numerals, number names, and expanded form. Compare two multi-digit numbers based on the meanings of the digits in each place, using >, =, and < symbols to record the results of comparisons. Social Studies TEKS 4.21 E Uses appropriate mathematical skills to interpret social studies information such as maps and graphs. ELA CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL .4.2 Paraphrase portions of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally. Technology ISTE 1.3d Studentsbuild knowledgeby activelyexploringreal-world issues and problems, developing ideas and theories, and pursuing answers and solutions. CCSS W 6, RL 7, SBAC testing skills Watch online videos and use play, pause, rewind, and forward buttons while taking notes
Author Fantastic Mrs Primary
Tags Project Based Learning , Activities , Place Value Forms , Print And Digital, Projects , Word Form Math 4th Grade, Standard Expanded And Word Form
Math Project: Create your Dream Store: Decimal Calculations and Budgeting
Life Studies, Math, Addition and Subtraction, Addition, Decimals, Money, Finance, Business, Career, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Activities, Projects
This is an engaging math project that lets students apply math skills to a realistic situation: opening their own store! Grades to Use With : This project is perfect to use with your middle grades students in grades 5-8. It could also be a great addition to a high school life skills class studying finance, business, or careers. How to Use : Each of your students has won $2,000,000 in the lottery, and they are going to use it to open their very own store! They create a budget for a new business venture by considering the costs to rent a commercial storefront in your area, pay employees, and buy all of the supplies and stock they will need. They can do research on the internet to find out the prices of rental properties and the supplies they will need. They can do decimal calculations by hand or with a calculator. This will include adding decimals and multiplying decimals. Extension : Students who finish early can create an advertisement to attract customers to their new store. You could even have a day where each student presents their unique store idea to the class. Standards: CCSS5.NBT.B.7 Add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals to hundredths, using concrete models or drawings and strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction; relate the strategy to a written method and explain the reasoning used. CCSS7.NS.A.3 Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving the four operations with rational numbers. If you enjoy this math project , check out some other options in my store: Math in the Real World: Personal Math Research Project for STEM, Enrichment, or Early Finishers Financial Literacy: Household Budget Project: Taxes, Insurance, Loans, Rent, Groceries and More!
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags Math Project, Store Design, Budget, Decimal Calculations, Group Work, Financial Literacy, Applied Math, Money, Business, Project, Budgeting Project For Highschool Students
Checking Account Project
Life Studies, Finance, Home Economics, Career, Math, Money, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects
I'm thrilled to introduce you to the Checking Account Project, a tailored resource aimed at middle school and high school students. As educators, we know the value of imparting essential life skills, and that's exactly what this project is designed to do—equip students with a foundational understanding of checking accounts and their benefits. Here's what you can expect: Real-World Insight: We all know consumer math can be a bit perplexing, especially for students navigating it for the first time. This product is packed with activities that delve into the workings of checking accounts and how they can be responsibly integrated into daily life. Flexible Learning: Whether your students prefer working from home or in the classroom, this project accommodates both settings. It's adaptable to different preferences, ensuring a seamless learning experience. Empowering Students: By offering various activities, from understanding the anatomy of a check to simulating ATM usage, this project empowers students to become savvy consumers with a firm grasp of checking account essentials. Tailored Adaptation: Education isn't one-size-fits-all, and neither is this project. Feel free to tweak and customize it to align with your students' needs and learning objectives. Included in the package: Glossary of Key Terms: A handy reference for students to familiarize themselves with checking account terminology. Real-World Insight: An activity that encourages students to interview adults with checking accounts, promoting practical understanding. Hands-On Learning: Engaging exercises that teach students how to write checks, endorse and void them, and comprehend the role of debit cards. Practical Application: Utilizing an online ATM simulator, students gain firsthand experience in using ATMs. Financial Literacy: Learning how to balance a checkbook ledger—an invaluable skill for personal finance management. Comprehension Matters: Demystifying checking account statements, equipping students to read and understand them effectively. The Checking Account Project serves as a stepping stone toward financial literacy, ensuring that your students are well-prepared for the responsibilities of the adult world. Feel free to make it your own, tailoring it to resonate with your students' learning journey. Let's empower our students to navigate their financial future with confidence. The Checking Account Project lays down the groundwork for responsible and informed financial choices—a skill they'll carry with them for life.
Author Mister G's Teacher Shop
Tags Finances, Financial Literacy, Checking Account Project, Middle School, High School, Small Group, Interview, Debit Cards, Math Project, Consumer Math
Camping Budget Project: Gr 5-8 Budget Worksheet Personal Finance
Life Studies, Home Economics, Money, Math, Multiplication and Division, Addition and Subtraction, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Activities, Projects
Here’s an engaging , summer-themed, real-world math budget project for your middle grades students (in grades 5-8). The math project incorporates useful personal finance and financial literacy skills along with realistic budgeting. Each student in your class is going to plan their purchases for a summer camping trip with friends! How to Use: You will assign each student in your class a budget (I recommend between $400-$1,750) . A $400 budget will be challenging, and the student might only be able to bring one friend and buy mainly low-cost items. On the other hand, a $1,750 budget will be much more luxurious, and that student will be able to more friends and choose many fancy items. Students work within their budgets, picking a low, middle, or high-cost choice for each category (tent, sleeping bag, cooler chairs, food and more). Certain items must be multiplied by the total number of campers while others (like a stove) do not. Students will add up their eleven choices and make sure they stay within their budget. They might need to make a few trade-offs and skip desired items to ensure they have the things they can't camp without. Finally, your students will calculate how much money they have left, and they will answer reflection questions shopping within a budget, earning more money, or buying things used. What's Included: 5 Page PDF It's Ready to Print and Go! - Title page/teacher instructions - 2 page budgeting worksheet: This includes all of the item choices and their prices. - 1 page reflection: This is a great way to start a class discussion about budgeting- an important life skill. - COMPLETE ANSWER KEY that includes a completed sample budget so you know exactly how to assess this project Math skills required: - adding, subtracting, and multiplying with whole numbers (up to the thousands): no decimals! This project could also be a great addition to a high school life skills classroom!
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags Budget Project, Budget Worksheet, Camping Budget, Math Project, Financial Literacy, Personal Finance, Budget, Money Math, Life Skills, Multiplication
Geometry Project: Park Design with Area, Perimeter, and Volume (with Budgeting!)
Math, Decimals, Multiplication and Division, Division, Money, Geometry, Measurements, Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Activities, Projects
This project allows students to apply their knowledge of perimeter, area, volume, and decimal calculations to a realistic and creative situation. They are tasked with designing a new park that includes areas for swimming, playing (skate park, playground, and grass), eating, and walking. They use their knowledge of perimeter when considering the size and shape of their park and the amount of fencing required. Every student is assigned the same perimeter. This constraint ensures your students can accurately calculate perimeter, it makes some of the marking easier for you, and it will help stimulate a discussion about the relationship between perimeter and area. Although all the perimeters are the same, the areas of your students' parks can be vastly different depending on the shape chosen! They use their knowledge of area when dividing the park up into sections for different activities. An understanding of volume is used when considering filling the pool. Finally, they use their knowledge of decimal calculations when determining the final price of the entire project. Each different section has a different cost (unit rate). For example, paths are much cheaper than a playground, and grassy areas cost less than a swimming pool. I asked my students to calculate by hand, but you could allow yours to use a calculator as well. This project requires students to use creative and logical thinking skills, organization, careful calculating methods, and neat drawing/colouring. It is a great project to use as a summative assessment or to show parents at conferences. Grades to Use With: This math project could work in grades 4-8 in regular math classes. It could also be used in high school special education classes. If you enjoy this math project, check out some others in my store: Transformation Design with Rubric Math Mini Unit: Converting Scores into Percentages Math Project: Create Your Dream Store
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags Perimeter, Area, Volume, Math Project, Design, Budget, Decimals, Unit Rate, Applied Math, Sped, Geometry Project, Perimeter Area Volume Worksheets, Area Perimeter Volume Worksheets, Area Perimeter And Volume Worksheets, Geometry Projects For High School Math, Geometry Projects For High School, Geometry Project For High School, Geometry Area And Perimeter, Geometry Projects, Geometry Projects For Middle School Students, Perimeter Area And Volume Worksheets, Area Perimeter And Volume
Applied Math: Classroom Renovation Challenge
Math, Measurements, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, Activities, Projects
Applied Math: Classroom Renovation Challenge is a print and go project for your students to demonstrate skills presenting plans for their classroom renovation! The renovation will include: The walls The doors The ceiling tiles Providing a quote for the cost of the renovation
Author Mitchell Zuvela
Tags Applied Math, Renovation Challenge, Measurements, Math Project
Trigonometry: Fireworks Inquiry Project
Math, Trigonometry, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, Activities, Projects
This is a great resource to have students understand how the use of trigonometric functions can be helpful in the real world!
Author Mitchell Zuvela
Tags Fireworks Project, Trigonometry, Pythagorean Theorem, Trigonometry Calculations, Trigonometric Projects
Pumpkin Investigation
ELA, Writing, Science, Basic Science, Math, Measurements, Grade 3, 4, 5, Activities, Projects
Pumpkin Investigation This pumpkin investigation aligns with science, math, and writing opportunities for grades three through five, if students are prepped accordingly. Students need to be in the mindset of scientists and serious observers or mathematicians. If you are in an area where pumpkins are a main crop, it is beneficial to connect it to your local economics, as well. This cross curricular, hands-on opportunity allows for parent or other staff volunteers and a small group setting for investigation. Included in this product: Teacher notes for how to implement the project in class Nonfiction reading passage explaining scientist skills like observation and communication A pumpkin observation packet, leading students through estimations, observations, and measurements of a pumpkin (either individual or in a group. Some pages have standard measurement and others have metric A rubric for grading the packet Intended for science grading, but could also be used for math if points were specific to those skills Parent permission notes for students to participate Parent volunteer letter and guidelines Supplies Needed: 1 pumpkin per group Newspaper or butcher paper – to cover desks or tables Bucket (0r buckets) filled with water – towels to dry Baby/bathroom scale Cloth/flexible tape measures Large spoons or scoops Adults willing to use knives Next Gen Science Standards Covered (On top of the previously tagged Math and Writing standards) 3-5-ETS1-1. Define a simple design problem reflecting a need or a want that includes specified criteria for success and constraints on materials, time, or cost. 3-5-ETS1-3. Plan and carry out fair tests in which variables are controlled and failure points are considered to identify aspects of a model or prototype that can be improved. **Check pages carefully, as there are duplicates of the questions with some asking for standard units of measurement and some asking for metric units . Total Pages: 13 pages Answer Key: Rubric only Teaching Duration: 2 hour session for project, skills apply multiple times throughout the year
Author Kel's Klass
Tags Hands-on, Cross Curricular, Observation, Communication, Estimation, Measurement, Data Writing
Financial Literacy: My Party Budget- Decimals and Percentages Application
Life Studies, Finance, Home Economics, Math, Percentages, Decimals, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Activities, Projects
Financial Literacy: My Party Budget- Decimals and Percentages Application Unlock mathematics’ real-world influence with this practical math project for students in grades 5-8. This tool allows students to sharpen their intermediate math skills, particularly applying percentage calculations and decimal operations to manage a budget consciously - a vital lesson in financial literacy. This versatile resource is ideal for grades 5 to 8 classrooms as well as high school special education environments where budgeting practice complements life skills training. How to Use: Give each student a party budget. You can choose to give everyone the same budget, OR this is a great way to differentiate . Give students with emerging understanding a budget of $100 (which is easy to work with) and give students who need a challenge a budget such as $240, which will result in more complex calculations. This will also stimulate discussions about budgeting in general and the challenge of planning with less money. Students need to partition their hypothetical party budget across varied cost categories like food, decorations and entertainment by employing basic percent in decimal form and understanding addition and multiplication of decimals. For example, they might decide to spend 50% of their budget on food because that is their favourite part of a party. They will calculate 50% of their total budget. This skill application brings relevance to numbers through experiential learning. You can decide if students should complete calculations by hand or if using a calculator is allowed. Also, a complete sample answer key is included that you can show to your students to demonstrate the task. Finally, students complete shopping research and choose items online or in store flyers. This fosters strategic thinking when managing limited resources. You can have a discussion about making tradeoffs (for example, choosing frozen pizza instead of fresh to have extra money for a party activity OR inviting fewer guests to have more money for party favours per person). What's Included: A total of 8 pages in PDF Format Title Page Teacher Instructions 3 Page Student Worksheets 3 Page Sample Answer Key
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags Financial Literacy, Decimals, Percentages, Budgeting, Math Application, Budget, Real World Math, Math Project, Applied Math, Party Project
Financial Literacy: Vacation Math Project: Budgeting, Percentages, Time Zones, and More!
Life Studies, Math, Time, Decimals, Money, Measurements, Finance, Home Economics, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Activities, Projects
This Financial Literacy: Vacation Math Project will get students excited about using math in everyday life to plan something fun: a vacation! They will plan a personal vacation including a flight, hotel, transportation, food, attractions, shopping and insurance. You can assign students different budgets, start dates, and durations to differentiate, or give everyone the same constraints. Students will have to practice making trade-offs to stick to their budget. Six problem solving questions involving time zones suitcase weight, taxes & fees, timeline, and travel speed are also included. Student Instructions : First, choose your destination: _______________________ How far from your hometown is it? ____________________ How many time zones away from you is it? _________________ Now, research all of the costs involved in your vacation. Make sure to be specific and include all of the taxes and fees in each category too. Grades to Use With: This project is great for the middle grades (5-8) when students are learning about decimal operations, percentages, time zones, and basic speed calculations ( unit rate). It could also work well in a high school special education classroom. Standards: CCSS5.NBT.B.7 Add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals to hundredths, using concrete models or drawings and strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction; relate the strategy to a written method and explain the reasoning used. CCSS6.RP.A.3c Find a percent of a quantity as a rate per 100 (e.g., 30% of a quantity means 30/100 times the quantity); solve problems involving finding the whole, given a part and the percent. CCSS6.RP.A.3d Use ratio reasoning to convert measurement units; manipulate and transform units appropriately when multiplying or dividing quantities. CCSSMP4 Model with mathematics. Mathematically proficient students can apply the mathematics they know to solve problems arising in everyday life, society, and the workplace. In early grades, this might be as simple as writing an addition equation to describe a situation. In middle grades, a student might apply proportional reasoning to plan a school event or analyze a problem in the community. For similar resources and other engaging resources, you can visit my store here!
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags Financial Literacy, Applied Math, Math Project, Word Problems, Time Zones, Finance, Budget, 6th Grade Math, Grade 6 Math, Budgeting Math, Plan A Vacation Project, Financial Literacy Project High School, Budgeting Word Problems
Reflection Artist: Sports Car
Math, Graphing, Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, Activities, Projects
Students get tired of the typical "reflect the single point over the line" and "reflect the triangle over the x-axis." By 5th grade, the students have probably seen the "reflection" lesson at least 3 times! This lesson is a little more advanced and involves a little more thought and just might excite your students!!! (I know my kids LOVE using art in math)
Author Golden Ticket Teacher
Tags Coordinate Plane, Coordinates, Reflection, Fun, Art
Patterns in Nature - Concentric Rings
Math, Geometry, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans, Presentations, Activities, Projects
Get ready to explore Patterns in Nature - Concentric Rings found in nature, art, and beyond here on Earth and throughout the universe! Did you know that concentric rings can be found not only in nature but also in art, technology, and even in our solar system and beyond? Bring any elementary math lesson alive with this geometry-centered mini unit study. Don't let the "mini" part of the lesson fool you as you and your learners can jump down myriads of learning rabbit holes for up to months at a time with the given complimentary Internet Activities. Learners enjoy learning about where concentric rings and polygons are found beautifully throughout nature from the cross-section of a tree to the rings of Saturn. There was even a strange discovery of rings forming on rocks through a chemical reaction! Concepts Covered: Geometry definition of concentric rings Concentric polygons How to find the area of concentric rings Examples of concentric rings in nature and art Concentric rings found in rocks and minerals Liesegang Rings Concentric rings found in water Russian Painter, Wassily Kandinsky's Squares with Concentric Circles Saturn's concentric rings What's Included: 7-slide PowerPoint PDF version of PowerPoint Quick Start Guide Internet Activities: videos, project ideas, web resources
Author NatureGlo's eScience
Tags Math Art, Math, Geometry, Concentric Rings, Patterns In Nature, Concentric Circles, Wassily Kandinsky
Plan a Sleepover: Real World Math Project for Enrichment or Early Finishers
Math, Order Of Operations, Grade 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Activities, Projects
Give your fast-finishing math students an engaging project with this 22-page sleepover planning performance task. Students will practice critical thinking and problem-solving as they plan a fun sleepover event. The multi-step project integrates reading, writing, money math, timetelling, measurement, and more into 11 open-ended problems. As students choose party themes, create invitations, plan menus, schedule activities, calculate costs, and determine sleeping arrangements, they will use addition, multiplication, area models, and other skills. This enrichment resource is perfect for gift3ed students or whole-class projects. The real-world scenario encourages creativity and perseverance through authentic tasks. Use it to engage early finishers or for test prep with its integrated Standards for Mathematical Practice. The detailed project can extend over multiple lessons with the included scoring rubric.
Author Beyond Traditional Math
Tags Enrichment, Project, Performance Task, Math, Money, Time, Measurement
Online Lemonade Stand Project
Life Studies, Finance, Home Economics, Business, Math, Money, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Games
The Online Lemonade Stand Project Whether you're a public school teacher or a homeschooler, the Online Lemonade Stand Project is a resource that brings practical business principles into your classroom. Designed to simulate an engaging and realistic lemonade stand experience, this project provides an innovative educational approach for students from grade 5 up to grade 12. Nurturing Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship The Online Lemonade Stand Project takes on the challenges of presenting financial literacy and economic insights to students in a way that is both age-appropriate and dynamic. At its core, it's about giving your pupils practical application of entrepreneurship knowledge within the confines of their learning environment; their very own virtual lemonade stand! An Interactive Experience In this interactive activity , students are tasked with managing every aspect of running a profitable lemonade stand online. From calculating production costs to creating effective pricing strategies, they will experience first-hand how supply and demand dynamics can impact business success. Data trackers: Included in the project materials are data trackers specifically designed for student use. Analyzing outcomes: These help learners analyze outcomes from different strategies. Making adjustments: Identifying areas for potential enhancement and making necessary adjustments as if they were running real-life businesses. Curriculum Alignment Aligned with life studies and math curricula including focus areas such as finance, home economics, business and money management; this learning project isn't just about teaching entrepreneurship concepts but also reinforcing math skills in real-world contexts. Greatest Benefit? The great thing about The Online Lemonade Stand Project? It's highly adaptable! Whether used during whole group lessons or small group activities - even as homework assignments - it accommodates diverse educational needs across multiple grade levels. Yet despite its versatility,the unifying goal remains consistent: To equip students with critical thinking skills essential in today's global economy whilst offering them unique opportunities to learn beyond textbooks through active exploration in digital spaces. If you're looking for versatile yet substantive teaching resources that bring education closer to life experiences – consider integrating The Online Lemonade Stand Project into your curriculum!
Author Mister G's Teacher Shop
Tags Interactive Activity, Financial Literacy, Entrepreneurship, Math Skills, Practical Application, Project Lemonade, Online Lemonade Stand, Lemonade Stand Online, Lemonade Stand Lesson Plans, Lemonade Stand Online Games
Equivalent Fractions in the Real World - Fun Enrichment Activity for Students
Math, Fractions, Not Grade Specific, Activities, Projects
Equivalent Fractions in the Real World provides educators with 5 engaging math problems that connect abstract fraction concepts to real-world cooking scenarios. Students read detailed recipes and information pages, then solve unique fraction word problems related to modifying the ingredients or batch size of each recipe. For example, one recipe explores doubling a recipe to make enough healthy power bars for an entire class. Another looks at dividing up s'more ingredients evenly between 5 family members. The multi-step word problems strengthen critical thinking skills and benchmark fraction knowledge. Teachers can implement the printable 19-page resource in small groups, as a center activity, or as an independent homework assignment. The problems align to Common Core grade 3-4 standards on equivalent fractions. Rather than remaining a vague notion, equivalent fractions become a concrete tool for problem solving through the context of kid-friendly, enticing recipes.
Author Beyond Traditional Math
Tags Fractions, Equivalent Fractions, Word Problems, Real World, Cooking, Recipes
Applied Math: Cups of Fun Project
Math, Measurements, Grade 8, 9, 10, Activities, Projects
This resource is great to have students complete a real life project using ratios and fractions. Students will add fractions and compare ratios while completing calculations from a catering business ' perspective. All instructions included for students to engage and followed with 10 questions they will need to answer. This can be a group activity as well.
Author Mitchell Zuvela
Tags Applied Math, Cups Of Fun, Math Project, Fractions, Ratios
Elementary Architects Project Based Learning: Design & Explore Area (Grade 2-4)
Math, Measurements, Grade 2, 3, 4, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Activities, Projects
Architects Wanted! Hire students to design a one-room space in this engaging math project for grades 2-4. Students will enjoy pretending to be little architects as they learn how to calculate area and estimate flooring needs for their custom room design. This 23-page packet includes 5 detailed lesson plans to introduce the project and provide structure for independent work time. Students will brainstorm ideas, read architectural blueprints, measure with standard units, and apply math skills to create their own floor plan masterpiece. Two sets of exit slips allow teachers to check for understanding along the way. When the projects are complete, students will reflect on the process and get paid with play money for their work! This cross-curricular activity integrates reading, writing, math, and art standards in an authentic way.
Author Beyond Traditional Math
Tags Architects, Floor Plan, Area, Math Project, Cross-curricular
Build a Mini Golf Course: Learn Geometry Vocabulary with Real World Math Project
Math, Geometry, Grade 3, 4, 5, Activities, Projects
Build a Mini Golf Course is a hands-on math project that teaches geometry vocabulary in a fun, memorable way. Students design, draw, and construct mini golf holes using materials like felt, popsicle sticks, and glue. Over the course of 5 scaffolded lessons, students learn geometric terms like line, point, angle, and more. As they build their mini golf course models, the vocabulary jumps off the page into 3D life. This cross-curricular project also builds real-world skills like following instructions, calculating measurements, and managing money. With 23 pages of structured lessons, assessment tools, math journal prompts, and a reflection, Build a Mini Golf Course ensures geometry standards stick through an unforgettable, DIY experience. Educators can differentiate this project for whole class, small groups, or independent work. Turn vocabulary drills into an engaging geometry adventure with this ready-to-go resource!
Author Beyond Traditional Math
Tags Geometry Project, Math Project, Geometry Terms, Mini Golf Course, Hands On Math